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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 12, 1956

Page

6

Vandermeer Lenstra Wedding Vows Taken at Knox Presbyterian

Hetty Lenstra daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lenstra of Georgetown became the bride of John Vandermeer son of Mrs. Vandermeer and the late Mr. Clarence Vandermeer of Friesland Holland in a Knox Presbyterian church ceremony officiated by Rev. R Groenebeer. E A Hansen of Acton was organist. The couple will reside at Glen Williams.

Hetty Lenstra Walter Lenstra Georgetown John Vandermeer Vandermeer Clarence Vandermeer Friesland Holland Knox’ Presbyterian Church R. Groenebeer E. A. Hansen of Acton Toronto Dominion Bank Winnipeg Oriole Black Glen Williams Mrs. Vandermeer

Money Bought Happiness and a Puppy

A poet asserts money can buy happiness by buying potted posies and a darling puppy. The yellow, white, and blue blossoms symbolize sun after clouds, purity, and truth, while the puppy’s brown eyes reflect a love that fills the soul with humility.

Mary L. Armstrong

Hillsburgh Ceremony Unites Diana Churcher and J Bennett Root

Diana Churcher daughter of Mrs. Harry Churcher and the late Mr. Churcher of Hillsburgh wed J Bennett Root son of Mr. and Mrs. John H Root of Orton in a double ring ceremony at Hillsburgh Baptist Church. Rev J W Boyd officiated with music by Mrs Donald Matheson and Archie Goldie. They will reside in Guelph until August then move to Colborne where Mr Root will teach.

Hilsburgh Baptist Church Diana Churcher Harry Churcher Mr. Churcher Hillsburgh J. Bennett Root John H. Root Orton J. W. Boyd Guelph Donald Matheson Archie Goldie Brantford Evelyn Root Donna Churcher Maid of Honor George Root Albert McCreary Bill Root Erin Ontario Mrs. Root Colborne Mr. Root

Married in Picton Church Sgt Ron Hunter and Mary Algar

Summer pink and white wedding in Trinity Anglican church Thornhill unites Gail Marie Juhl and Charles Richard Wood with Rev William Askew officiating. Attended by family from Winnipeg Muskoka Hanover Willowdale Toronto Leaside Acton. Reception at Thornhill Golf Club. couple to reside in Leaside.

Trinity Anglican Church Thornhill Gail Marie’ Juhl Harold James Juhl Juhl Charles Richard Wood Charles Edward Wood Leaside Acton William Askew Devie Gwen Greaves Elinor MacKaughan Marlynne Cole Jane Berg Donald H. Creighton Kenneth Browne Willowdale Robert Bruce Thornhill Golf Club Winnipeg Almont Michigan Hanover Toronto George Juhl Muskoka

Westmores Beauty Book Promises Glamour Tips For All

A promotional note highlights the Westmore Beauty Book by the five Hollywood experts. It promises advice on features skin care and personality with diagrams and tips, claiming a happy ending for readers seeking beauty guidance.

Hollywood

Wild Duck Seeks Shelter in Prairie Basement

In Grande Prairie Alberta a wild duck allegedly sheltered from gale winds by entering through a chimney. Investigated by J. J. Quiette, the bird was released two days later to regain freedom.

Grande Prairiez Alta J. J. Quiette

Ligny Dufferin Community Notes on Picnics and News

Ligny Dufferin reports on local events including Farm Forum and Folk School picnic at the Davidson home, Scotch Block Kernels meeting at Mrs. R Irving’s, and a Ligny Farm Forum gathering with races, games, and a corn roast planned. Also mentions Guelph summer visitors and local families hosting guests.

Ligny Forum Farm Forum Bert Davidson Acton Jim Davenport Guelph C. E. Davenport Hydro Nancy McKenzie June Rennick Barbara Shrage Dufferin School David Howden Evelyn Peddie Betty Sanmiya Ligny School James Peacock Clarence Peacock Anna Donald Leslie Cedric Cross Georgetown Bud Galbraith Margaret Galbraith R. W. Dredge

Smith Bell Reunion At Acton Farm Draws 70 Relatives

The Smith Bell reunion welcomed 70 relatives at the Acton farm home of Mr and Mrs R L Davidson R R 2 Acton. Attendees from Campbellville Toronto Mof fat Guelph and Acton brought picnics with races games and baseball. The fall Brookville Hall party was planned. Wilmer Davidson served as past president with new president Ray Bvetdel and secretary Mrs Jim Robinson of Milton.

R. L. Davidson R.R Acton Smith-Bell Campbellville Toronto Moffat Guelph Brookville Hall Wilmer Davidson Ray Bvetdel Jim Robinson Malton

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