Higgins and Dawkins Wedding in Knox Church Acton
Rosenlee Higgins and Gary Dawkins exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony at Knox Presbyterian Church Acton. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Higgins, wore a sequin trimmed Alencon gown with drifting white net and carried red roses. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dawkins. reception included guests from Toronto Gananoque Cooksville Port Credit Oshawa and Acton. They will reside in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speyside Central School
David Gary Dawkins
Rosecalee
Elizabeth Higins
Nox Presbyterian Church
Acton
Ginds
A. H. McKenzie
James A. Higgins
W. E. Dawkins
E. A. Hansen
Norman Elliott
W. Willsonksvile
Donald Dawkins
John Higgins
Fred Dawkins
Toronto
Gananoque
Cooksville
Port Credit
Oshawa
Mrs Agar Hosts United WMS July Meeting
Mrs Agar hosted the Ladies of the United Church WMS for their July gathering. The program included worship, a study on the Unity of Christ's Church, vocal solos, a book review, and plans for an October speaker and a July 26 talent evening with slides from Germany and Sardinia. Tea and light refreshments followed. Summer haying continues in farm land surrounding town.
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K. Agar
W.M.S
The
United Church
H Farce
City of God
Unity of Christ’s Church
C. W. Mason
Force
U.N
Mason
Lillian Stips
Jean McLean
Bert Mowat
James Rolston
Inlaw
Germany
Sardinia
Dwight I. Engel
Annie Laurel Currie died after long illness in California
Annie Laurel Currie born Acton Ontario 76 years ago moved with family to Corstairs Alta in 1908 married Oliver Dudley in California. After his death she spent years in Three Hills Alta and California before dying July 1 after six months illness. Survived by three daughters two step daughters a sister and three brothers among others. Services and burial held July 5 in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Laurel Currie
Acton
Ontario
Corstairs
Alta
Oliver Dudley
California
Three Hills
Ilness
Marion Girdler
Laurel Radjey
Porathy Nicholson
Calgary
Rita Lewis
Thelma Long
Montana
U.S.A
Tina Henry
Victoria
B.C
Ashland
Oregon
Herbert
Drumheller
Euphemia Midgley
S Rric
R.N
John
Charles
Bert
Eden Crest Woman’s Institute Meets at Mrs A Dunbar
The Eden Crest Institute met at Mrs A Dunbar’s home with ten members and two guests. A Water Safety Rule roll call, reports on district affairs, and a July pause were noted. An August picnic at Mrs J Nesbitt’s house will include pins for graduating pupils.
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Eden Crest Women's Institute
A. Dunbar
E. Borden
Eden Mills Women's Institute
J. Nesbitt
Trnstitutes
E. Perry
R. Martin
N. R. Marshall
G. McDougal
T. Thompson
Violin Student Earns High Honors in Royal Music Exam
Dorothy Anne O Rourke received top marks from the Royal Conservation of Music and earned honors again in violin exams. She completed two grades this year and was named a gold medal winner at the Peel Music Festival. Her sister Karen won a bronze medal for piano and a silver for voice while also studying violin.
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Dorothy Anne O'Rourke
Royal Conservation of Music
Peel
Karen
Spring Summer Cleanup Sparks New House Coats
It is spring cleanup time as many houses receive a fresh coat of paint during the season. Homeowners prepare projects, hire painters, and boost curb appeal with brighter exteriors and refreshed colors.
W M S Association meeting and school graduation notes
A church meeting of the W.M.S. association with Miss Hilts in chair and Mrs. McEnery leading scripture study discussed Home Missions in the Western Provinces. Congratulations to Miss Helena Hills for nursing school graduation in Toronto. July W.E meeting at Mrs. Jesse McEnery’s home.
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W.M.S. Association
Miss Hilts
Robert McEnery
Frank Smith
Black
McFadden
Georgetown
Uate
Helena Hills
School of Nursings
Toronto
Beth McEnery
Ing
Lew Hall
W.E
Jesse McEnery
Picnic Highlights at S S No 9 School Closing
About 135 attendees enjoyed a well organized picnic at S S No 9 school closing with Mr Reed supervising sports events and lunch as the highlight. The event was sponsored by the School Association while attendees included families visiting from Charlton Englehart Thornloe Weston Georgetown and other nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
School Association
S. Kirkpatrick
Ralph Turner
Paul
Carol
John Warren
Charlton
Englehart
Walter Thomas
Port Colbourne
Walter Linham
Johnson
Thornloe
Limehouse
C. Meredith
Scott Barber Vows In Guelph Church
In a June 24 wedding at Knox Presbyterian Church Guelph Reverend W A Young officiated uniting Mrs Marion Q Barber and Walter H Scott both Knox members Scott an ordained Elder Bride wore honey beige and brown with a yellow rose corsage The couple will reside at the Scott residence in Guelph They have been entertained at Galt Fergus and Guelph homes since the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Young
O.A.C
Marion Q. Barber
Walter H. Scott
Knox Presbyterian Church
Guelph
Scott
Galt
Fergus
Scottish visitors board plane to Vancouver tattoo
Several friends and relatives attended on Sunday evening to see them off as the Scots bandsmen left by airplane for the Vancouver tattoo event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Scouts continue big bag fundraiser for garbage use
The Scouts push large bags as a continuing project to raise funds. The bags are popular for garbage disposal and many housewives rely on them. About $70 has been raised so far through bag sales. Call Syd Newton or George Hoggett to order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syd Newton
George ‘Hoggett
New Hall Ballinafad Community Hall Proposal Discussed
A meeting will be held in Ballinafad Church basement on Monday evening July 24 at 9 p.m. to discuss a new community hall project supported by the Ballinafad Women’s Institute. A representative from Ready Built Lumber will explain obtaining a hall and possible use of the old school.
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Ballinafad
Munday
Everton Visits Bring Sunny Social in Acton
Acton residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Notman of Acton and Sunny visitors with Mrs. Ethel Parker and Collin. Several families from Guelph Waterdown and Terra Cotta were noted guests. Mrs. J P Benham’s friends reported she’s in St Joseph’s Hospital, Guelph with a throat infection.
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Notman_ Fi
Acton
Ethel ‘Parker
Collin
Harvey Justin
Bobby
McCutcheon
Stanley
Guelph
Cand
Hen Phones
Jeffery
Watertoo
Paul and
Steven Milne
Ted
Sentin
Patsy
Nancy
J.P. Benham
St. Joseph's Hospital
Marvy Haycock
Terra Cotta
Charles Hamilton
Mabel MaDougall
Erin
T. D. McCutcheon
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Rosenlee Higgins
Gary Dawkins
Knox Church
Ottawa
New York State
Mrs. Agar
United W
the Church OF ST. Alban the Martyr
Anglican
Martins
D. Dittrich
United Church OF Canada
Dwight Engel
B.A
Inister
George Elliott
Aim
TLS
Christ Ambassados
Christian Reformed Church
Rev. J. Nutma
Queen St. Box
Church of the Back To God
Presbyterian Church IN
Mrs. A. Dunbar
W. J. Hostess
Ballinapad
EB. McEnery
WJ. Oole
Mary Stewart
Wi McLean
Mc‘Enery
H. Hills
Lloyd Marshall
Snow
Jesse Brown
Jim Funston
June Given
Ole Hansen
Allan Jamieson
Larry Lacrossen
Billy McEncery
Spencer Roden
Billy Smith
Louise Snow
Bryan Sinclair
Jimmy Sanderson
Janie Given
Jean
Shortill
Blue Mountain
Somerville
Peacock
Mission
Mission Band
Leo Jamieson
Imehouse
Jean Finally
Margaret Arnold
Bill Cochrane
Westmount
Que
Bert Benton
S. Smith
Jimmie Hutchinson
Weston
Pattersons
Heather Clarke
Jo W. Noble
Michael
Orgen
Jas
Nollis
Wasaga Beach
Copley
Stayner
Dorothy Anne’ O'Rourke
Lamb of
Botomatec Detivtey
Guernsey
Canada
Don Timmings
E. L. Buchner
R.O
ST. E. Acton
Ont
Waterloo
Ballinafad Ares
Everton
Kinslow Sales Builders’ Supplies
Apple
Swifts Barbecue Wieners
Tablerite
L Ld
Monte A. Tin
Swift
Pard
Seabrook
Sunkist
Bradford
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