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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 26, 1956

Page

5

Roses and Ferns Highlight Coon Miehm Wedding in Guelph

Florence Doreen Miehm and William Albert Coon wed at First Baptist Church Guelph with roses and ferns background. The bride wore a nylon tulle gown and daisy coronet, bridesmaid Marilyn Smith in olive chiffon. Guests from Acton Dun-dalk Clinton St Catharines Toronto Port Dover and Hespeler attend.

First Baptist Church Guelph Florence Doreen Miehm Edward W. Miehm William Albert Coon William J. Coon Acton Lawrence E. Mason Marilyn Smith Robert Coon Jack Miehm Herbert Dodds Donald Alexander Mrs. Coon Dundalk Clinton St. Catharines Toronto Port Dover Hespeler

Four Sisters Attend Betty Williamson in Double Ring Ceremony

Betty Williamson and Howard Forbes Cole exchanged vows in St. Alban's Anglican church with four Williamson sisters as attendants. The bride, daughter of D Williamson of Acton, wore white lace and net, veil with a sequinned cap, and carried pink roses. Groom is with the Royal Canadian Navy at Halifax and will be away six months.

St. Alban’s Sylvia Elizabeth Betty) Williamson Howard Forbes Cole G. Oakes D. Williamson Acton William Cole Eden Mills Royal Canadian Navy Halifax Agnes Commando Evelyn Yankowski Hazel Coates Carolynne Williamson Ralph Langford George Williamson William Coates

Acton Community Notes Highlight Visiting Residents and Trips

Acton residents and relatives are reported visiting family across Ontario and beyond. Miss Betty Lemon visits Rockwood. Miss Marilyn Lemon travels to Toronto. many families vacation in Nova Scotia, Whitney, Lake Simcoe, and Florida. A wedding at Toronto joins families, and local clubs note trips to Belleville, Rochester, and rail hobby tours.

Betty Lemon Rockwood Marilyn Lemon Toronto William Landsborough Galt Annie Deveau Hamilton Annie Aikens Vancouver Reg Hoare Johnny Nova Scotia Don Ryder David Bacebidge Whitney Cam Leishman Harold Perkins Ethel Suggett Darlington England W. McEachern Young St Prince Edward Island Harold Kinread John Mulholland Bernard Port Arthur Irene Mulholland David Joe Elmer of Milton Jack Irwin Wilmer Watkins

Ena Marie Jennings to Wed John James Gibson

Mr and Mrs Ed Jennings announce the engagement of Ena Marie to John James Gibson son of the late Mr and Mrs George Gibson of RR 1 Orton. The wedding is set for August 18 at 3 p.m in Acton United Church with a reception in the church ash hall for guests from Ottawa Toronto Dundas Hamilton Thorold Georgetown Eden Mills Acton.

Ed Jennings Ena Marie John James Gibson George Gibson RR. 1 Orton Acton United Church Ash Ottawa Toronto Dundas Hamilton Thorold Georgetown Eden Mills Acton Cale

Double Ring Wedding of Laura Arbic and William Malcolm

Laura Elaine Arbic and William Robert Malcolm wed in Holy Name Roman Catholic church Toronto on July 21 with Rev Lennoye officiating. The bride wore white lace over satin with sequin trim and a fingertip veil, carrying red roses and blue rosary. attendants wore crystalette over taffeta in pale green and yellow, with pink and yellow blooms. The ceremony included music by Mrs Donovan and soloist Donna McMillan. The couple will live in Toronto after a wedding breakfast at Woodbine Heights Memorial Hall attended by about 75 guests from Montreal Bracebridge Milton Acton and Orillia.

Doris Price J. W. McLeod Toronto Chester Matthews George Campbell Luena Campbell Georgetown Anderson Rochester N.Y Ear Hi Tan Gregory Robert Buckner Robbie Buckner London Ontario Jack Irwin Sandra Irwin Peterborough Fenelon Falls Lakeview Les Ballentine Tommy Tara Ballentine’s Charles Gale Calgary James Loutitt Montreal Belfast Ireland George Gibbons J. E. Pearen Elva Pearen James Aitken Ross Allan St. Lawrence Morrisburg Ottawa Florida Sid Macpherson Charlotte Macpherson Betty Reid Edinburgh Scotland Miami Lakewood Port Colborne Acton Ronnie McKnight Roy Dunk Donnie Laceby J. V. Krapek Ed Maning Huntsville John Rozella Windsor John Zalubil Toledo Ohio Johnnie Krapek Pauline Rozella Frank Treblein Ken Beerman Paul Henkle Chesley J. Kleges Evelyn Ivan Harvey Roscoe Acton Hanover David Beerman John Beerman Harvey Owen Masales Garry Terry United States Theresa Archie G. Kirk Dell Tombs Carolyn Malcolm Janet Tombs Donovan Donna McMillan Ross Malcolm Ross Tombs Wayne Archie Woodbine Heights Memorial Hall Bracebridge Milton Orillia Debonnaires Malcolm

Summer Bride Feted At Several Showers

Miss Elaine Archie, honored guest before her July 21 wedding to William Malcolm, attended multiple showers. Aunt of the groom Mrs. Edith George hosted a linen shower on June 18, two bridesmaids held a shower at Mrs. Gordon Kirk’s home on July 4, and gifts included Royal Doulton china and crystal. Ruth Blenkarn hosted a personal shower with coworkers from Toronto.

Elaine Archie William Malcolm Edith George Gordon Kirk G. Kirk Dell Tombs Ruth Blenkarn Toronto

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