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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 19, 1962

Page

4

Couple Will Live in Elmvale After Trip to Eastern Canada

Margaret Eva Kirkness and Dennis James Turner wed at Knox Presbyterian Church with Rev. Andrew McKenzie officiating. The bride, daughter of Allan and Helen Kirkness, wore an empire gown of white organza and faille. The groom hails from Elmvale. the couple will reside there after a motor trip to eastern Canada. A reception followed with guests from Guelph, Toronto, Peterborough, Erin, Elmvale, and other towns.

Elmvale Canada Knox Presbyterian Church Margaret Evan Dennis James Turnlay Andrew McKenzie Allan Kirkness Main South Acton Benson's Shoe Store Harry Turner Erin Ontario Wilam Turner Yroom Barry Kirkness Toronto Fay Longstreet Luxton Memorial Hall Guelph Peterborough North Bay Belleville Georgetown Turner Bi. Chew Andy Nolan Btndle Dennis Turner Margaret Kirkness

Doctors' Stand on Saskatchewan Act Cited by Letter

An Ontario Medical Association letter quotes a Windsor council resolution backing Saskatchewan doctors who resist the Medical Care Act. It notes doctors have closed offices and provide emergency services to avert loss of care, while others leave the province or work under the act.

Acton Free Press Ontario Medical Association O.M.A Windsor Saskatchewan Jeter

Picnic races delight at Silverwood WAI Institute gathering

Races and contests lit up the Silverwood Institute picnic held at the Geofronside home. Preschool to older children competed in events such as shoe scramble and ball throwing while adults joined in. Prizes included lollipops and clothes pegs as families celebrated a pleasant evening despite dark clouds.

Silverwood Wai Geo. Henderson Jr Georgetown District Hospital Ernie Miller Institute Guelph General Hospital Claré Wilson J Bie Ontario Silverwood Institute Geofronside Shiela Henderson Ronnie Appleyard Sherry Miller Bradley Miller Janet Henderson Laurie Miller Doris Russel Miller Fred Campbell George Dronside

Couple marks 57th wedding anniversary at Church Street

Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Coles of Church St observed their 57th wedding anniversary on Tuesday. The couple enjoyed a quiet celebration as Mr. Coles recently returned to Crum Sunnybrook and plans to join the Free Press in a congratulations note.

Wilfred Coles Church St Mr. Coles Sunnybrook Free Press

Churchill Ladies Discuss Manse Repairs

The quarterly meeting of Churchill United Church was held at the Griffin home on July 11. Devotions were by Mr. Fleming. Separate ladies and men meetings followed. A report was read, and repairs to the manse were discussed along with plans for an upcoming wedding reception. The ladies will booth at Arthur Griffin’s auction sale on Wednesday the 18th.

Churchill United Church Harold Griffin Fleming Ladie Wer Bruce Leatch Ralph Denny Arthur Griffin A. Damm

Tannery and Glove Shop Walls Near Completion

Cement block walls for the new tannery and glove shop at Vimy Street near finish after two weeks work. Floor pouring to start next week and machinery to be moved in. Partners Frank Geng and Julian Zajac plan a future extension as sewing and tanning occupy a large room. A six inch main will service the site with piping already in place.

Vimy Street Frank Geng Julian Zajac

Community Hall Well Drilled and Tenders Open

O Rourke completed drilling the well for Ballinifial Community Centre. Tenders opened. winner to be announced. Bud Show with partners cleaned up at the old hall. Laur ie Masters of Listowel attending at aunt Mi aod Mes Dan McEnery. Historic Village WE July meeting at Mrs Edmunds home presided by Mrs Jamie Sui. Roll call and business discussed. pictures shown by Mr Angus on Upper Canada Village. Robby McEnery back from Georgetown Districts Hospital. Ruth Ann Elliott visiting Campbellville. baby boy welcomed to the Gart family. Cubs camp at Waterfalls Park, paving near Camphellville road completed.

O'Rourke Ballinifial Bud Laurie Masters Listowel Dan. McEnery Fei Conventen Robt, McEnery Don Brown Brown Ernie McLnery Novae Sinchair Angus Upper Canada Village Robby McEnery Georgetown Distrris Ruth Ann Elliott Campbellville David McEnery Garts

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