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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 28, 1960

Page

6

Knox Presbyterian wedding decor blends glads and lil ies

Laur ie Douglas Ritchie and David Alexander Johnson wed at Knox Presbyterian Acton with pink glads blue hydrangea and lilies. The ceremony featured Rev Andrew H McKenzie and music by Ted Hansen. The couple reside at 10 Willow St Acton with families from Acton Milton Hamilton and Oakville attending.

Knox Presbyterian Church Acton Laurie Douglas Ritchie David Alexander Johnson Andrew H. McKenzie Ted Hansen Herbert L. Ritchie Crescent St Micro Plastics Ltd Fred Johnson Milton P. L. Robertson Co. Ltd Douglas Vickery

Acton School Levy Plan Rejected for Yearly Payments

At a council meeting in Esquesing township the Acton District High School board proposed three yearly levy payments in March June and September, but councillors said borrowing would be needed as taxes would not be ready. A request to collect the levy annually was also discussed.

Actor District High School Esquesing Williul Bird Coélerk

Joyce Gervais Opens Hairdressing Salon

Joyce Gervais, also known as Joyce Papillion, opens a hairdressing salon after completing a course at Kitchener Waterloo hairdressing school in Kitchener. The business begins at her home on Cameron Street.

Joyce Gervais Aspens Joyce Papillion Cameron Su Kitchener Waterloo Hairdressing School

Catherine Elliott and Bill McHugh Wed in Nassagaweya Church

Catherine Elliott and William McHugh wed at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church on Saturday afternoon July 16. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. H. C. Marr with organist Mrs. Lloyd Crawford. The bride, daughter of Cyril Elliott, Campellville, taught in Nassagaweya and Georgetown. the groom is with the Department of National Defense in Ottawa. The couple plans to live in Ottawa after a honeymoon in Northern Ontario. Reception followed in the church parlour with relatives from London, Montreal, Frees ton, Toronto, Acton and Milton in attendance. Floral decor featured baskets of pink and white roses and mums. The bride wore a white silk organza gown with a lace cowl, lily point sleeves, a fingertip veil, and carried red roses and stephanotis. The mother of the bride wore a miry silk brocade dress. The groom’s party included Edward McHugh. ushers Glen Elliott and John Hutnagel. The soloist, John McHugh, rendered The Lord's Prayer and The Lord is My Shepherd.

Nassaaweya Presbyterian Church Catherine Irene Elliott William McHugh H.C. Marr Lloyd Crawford Cyril Elliott R.R. Campbellville SS. 19 Nassagaweys Georgetown G. W. McHugh Acton Department of National Defense Ottawa Ontario Thomas Manes David McEnery John McHugh London Montreal Freeston Toronto Milton Vineland Beamsville Kingston Powassan Pockwood Orton Belwood Cornwall Rockwood

Halton Peel Trust Offers 30000 Shares at 12 Dollars

Shareholders on tauton and Peel Trust savings camping are offered first chance to buy 30000 treasury shares at 12.00 dollars each. Offer expires September 4. Unsold shares may go to the public. Company capital authorized 32 million, paid up 699,440. Sale of national shares will bring the…

Tauton and Peel Trust Sod Savings Camping Treasury Ofler Eet Millon

Treasury Stock Sale Justified by Company Growth

President ALS Nishulson and View President and Genel Man ager OO E. Manning announce that issuing additional treasury stock is necessary due to company growth, particularly during the history wars. Deposits rose to 2,000,000 in 1958 and 8,600,000 by 1960.

Als Nishulson Genel OO E. Manning Mae McEssary

Fragmentary note hints at a dangerous seat and arrivals

A damaged line mentions a dangerous seat near an arrival and a vague statistic about acetone use. The readable content is limited and imparts no clear event, date, or named entities.

Candlelight Ceremony Celebrates Lindsay Flewelling Nuptials

Gloria June Lindsay and Robert Emmerson Flewelling wed at Knox Presbyterian Church with Rev. Andrew McKenzie officiating. Attendants included Miss Phyllis Lindsay as matron of honor and a reception followed in the church parlors. The couple, living in Rockwood, plan a wedding trip through Ontario and eastern Canada.

June Lindsay Robert Flewelling Knox Presbyterian Church Rockwood Gloria June Lindsay Robert Emmerson Flewelling Andrew McKenzie EB. AL Hansen J.J. Roy Lind Millan Wilfred H. Flewelling

Averil Sweeney to Wed Joe Jany in Knox Church Ace

Announcement of the engagement between Miss Averil Sweeney of Toronto and Mr. Joe Jany of Acton. The couple plans a wedding on August 20 at 2 p.m. in Knox Presbyterian Church Ace now.

Averil Sweeney S. John Sweeney Toronto Joe S$. Jany Joseph Jany Acton Knox Presbyterian Church Aceton

Truck Plunges After Driver Jumps From Cab on Sixth Line

Craig McDonald of Malton escaped with his life when his dump truck laden with stone plunged over a deep embankment on the Sixth Line Nastagaweya near Halton Crushed Stone. He says brakes failed and he leaped out as the vehicle headed to the brink. owner is Joseph Garbowski of Georgetown.

Craig McDonald Malton

Sideroad Collision Causes $125 Damage

No injuries were reported after a Saturday collision on No 5 Sideroad east of Highway 25. Const William Bennett said one car veered into a driveway while the other attempted to pass, causing minor damage to both vehicles. Drivers named R DeBrayn and Carl Rockstich.

Cma No. 5 Highway 25 William Bennett North Halton

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