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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 07, 1955

Page

4

Eleanor Cook Weds Ottawa Doctor in Guelph Ceremony

Eleanor Margaret Cook of Limehouse and Dr. Robert Russell Bower of Ottawa wed in a Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints setting in Guelph on July 2. The bride wore a white nylon lace gown with lilies and orange blossoms, attended by Enid Fordham. George H. Cook gave his sister in marriage. Guests from across Canada attended. the couple planned a Laurentians trip and will reside in Pembroke.

Church of Latter Day ~ Saints Guelph Eleanor Margaret Cook Limehouse Robert Russell Bower Ottawa E. Kennedy Enid Fordham Toronto H. Thurston Bomney Port Colborne Albert, LeFeuvre Fred le Feuvre Alex Strangways William Green Y.W.C.A Edmonton Montreal Rockcliffe Renfrew Brampton Georgetown Elora Acton Russell Bower

Rotary club marks golden anniversary with world service focus

Art Padbury steps down as president recalling Rotary's 50 year rise in global esteem unseen since its founding. He urges members to keep international service as the primary goal while noting finances and transport updates for Lakeview Camp on Lake Erie and welcoming back ill member Amos Mason. Walt Woodburn reports on finances and Dr Leib on transportation to Lakeview Camp for Acton Milton and Burlington youths.

Rotary Rotary Club Art Padbury Red Cross Walt Woodburn Leib Lakeview Lake Erie Acton Milton Burlington Amos Mason

Widening Brant Street Paving Approved in Burlington

Queen's Park approved widening and resurfacing of Brant Street in Burlington. Town Engineer Earl Swift said trees would be removed immediately and hydro poles and preliminary work underway. construction may wait until Hydro standards arrive.

Brant St Burlington Queen's Park Earl Swift Works Department

Georgetown Forms Civil Defense After War Alarm

Major J H Adams outlines civil defense benefits at Georgetown meeting called by Lt Col John R Barber and Leslie Clark. He warns of fallout from hydrogen bombs and urges a local civil defense organization as community insurance to save lives, minimize disaster effects, and speed recovery.

Georgetown J. H. Adams John R. Barber Leslie Clark Hi McClure Cal. Barber Adams Hiroshima Nagasaki Toronto Collingwood Fort Erie

Community Notes Dress Week in Bracebridge Social Scene

Personal notes list numerous visits and holidays across Bracebridge Acton Toronto Fergus Halliburton and nearby towns. Residents travel to Lake Simcoe Newcastle Muskoka and Kingston for courses visits and family gatherings amid summer outbreaks and anniversaries.

Akitt Gordon and Joyce announce birth of Sherri Lynna

Sherill Lynna Sherri Akitt welcomed at Guelph General Hospital on Monday late 1955. Mother and baby listed as well. Elliott Russell Weir of Campbellville dies at 49. survived by Christina Currie and sons Russell George Victor Elvin. funeral planned at Milton then Moffat Cemetery. Coxe remembers parents July 3 1949 with family tribute from Verna Henry and Lois Chuck.

Akitt Gordon Joyce Akitt Greer Sherrill Lynna Sherri Guelph General Hospital Ine Elliott Russell Weir Elliott A.R.1 Campbellville Christina Currie Russell George Victor Elvin McKersie Coxe Verna Henry Lois Chuck

Coming Events Bazaar Tea and Outdoor Service Schedule

Annual Bazaar Tea and Baking sale set for Saturday December 3 at St. Joseph's Hall under C W L auspices. An outdoor church service at Halton Community Centre Lowville Sunday July 17 1955 at 8 p m with Clifford Waite as guest speaker and Milton Band providing music. Proceeds aid CNIB Bunty one welcome.

St. Joseph's Hall Auspices C.W.L. A Halton Lowville Halton Federation of Agriculture Clifford Waite Milton Band C.N.I.B. Bunty

Water level drops at Fairy Lake and local roads mark safety days

Fairy Lake water is low and creeks run wary while auditors reports become available at the municipal office. White lines along highway 25 to Milton gained fresh paint and flags appeared at some businesses for Dominion Day. Wheat ready to cut. heat wave sparked conversation.

Fairy Lake Highway 25 Milton

Prefabrication Firm to Build Factory in Brampton

Brampton council indicated willingness to accept a bid from Lawrence Building Specialties of Toronto offering 4 250 per acre for a four and a half acre parcel in the industrial area along Queen Street East. The site lies beside land sold to Chr Hansen's Ltd. Finlay Munro, rep for the firm, with Max Rice of Rice Construction, presented the proposal which the council seemed to favor if certain conditions are satisfied.

Brampton

Nelson township trailer park residents refuse to leave despite court order

About 97 trailer families in Lakeshore Park and Nelson Mobile Home Park say they will not abandon their homes after a Supreme Court writ-order. They plan to appeal to Premier Frost and protest to him about alleged unfair treatment to a minority group. The camps faced closure orders from April 2 and possible water shutoffs. residents say many work in Oakville and Burlington and have nowhere to go.

Nelson Township Supreme Court Frost Lakeshore Park Nelson D. P. J. Kelly Joseph Kowal Walter Flis Park Oakville Burlington

Piano for Sale by J. Lamb in Good Condition

Stanley piano in good condition marketed by J. Lamb. Contact via phone 12w12 for inquiry or purchase.

SAI Acton Hinman Riteway Horace Tomlinson Brampton Frank Toth Sr Mill St Mildmay Jas. Gilbertron

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