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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 09, 1960

Page

4

Sunter Tolton Wedding At Knox Church Acton

Margaret Sunter and Frederick Tolton wed at Knox Church Acton on Saturday afternoon. The bride, daughter of Errett Sunter, wore white organza over satin with a sequined swirl. the groom is son of James Tolton of Guelph. Guests came from Erin, Woodbridge, Georgetown, Guelph, and more. couple to reside in Georgetown after a Florida trip.

Rgaret Sunter Fred Tolton Knox Margaret Rose Suner Frederick Tolton A. H. McKenne EB. A. Hansen Acton James Telton R.R. 2 Guelph June LeBar Doreen Tolson Judith Hepburn Charles Sunter Beverly Hepburn Milton Laverne Talton Erin Woodbridge Georgetown Rockwood Galt Eden Mills Ospringe Niagara Falls Mary Ryder Stanley Swachamer G. Sunter Florida

Guelph Students Earn Honors and Community Notices

Guelph students at John F. Ross CVE receive honors across general commercial and technical tracks with awards for scholastic improvement and welding. Local clergy share messages at Decoration Day and anniversary services. marriage and baptism officiants listed. Community visitors and birthdays noted with Elizbeth McNeil celebrated at 93.

John F. Ross Cve Althea Edwards Glen Gray Florence McDougall Edi Aylor Fay Marsden Linda Thatcher Eric Hills L. Thatcher Wanis Mary Pasmore Kiwanis Raymond Thompson Kenneth Petty Marjorie Bauer Murray Taylor Marilyn Ostramier Lod E. Elizabeth Roberts

Senior S S Picnic At Farm Saturday

Senior class members from the United Sunpy school held a picnic on a farm owned by Mr. and Mrs. Valdson. Seventeen girls enjoyed a baseball game, races, peanut scramble, sandwiches and pies, leaving tired but happy.

S.S United Sunpy School Rognvaldson

Repairs Continue At Arena Building After Roof Collapse

Repairs proceed at the Ac ton arena following the curling rink roof collapse from winter ice storms. Carpenter Bill Roszell works on cleaning debris, installing tin, and pouring cement footings as the building settles about four inches. He says the arena will be jacked up with new joists and cement bases to complete the project.

Acton Bill Roszell Ben Roszell

Acton Rotarians Log 100 Percent Attendance in Talk

Acton Rotarians led by their club in an attendance competition with Georgetown, posting a perfect turnout. Steak dinners for June winner. after dinner and song a two minute silence paid tribute to charter president Amos Mason who died Tuesday. Rev A McKenzie gave a ministry classification talk. plans set to visit Scarborough club next Tuesday. guest sport car enthusiast Bill McCormick from Georgetown attended.

Acton Rotarians Georgetown Club Amos Mason A. McKenzie Scarborough Club Bill McCormick

School Committee Plans Night Courses and Fall Exhibits

The night school committee met at the high school Monday evening to map courses teachers fall fair exhibits and advertising for the autumn season as lazing months approach.

Bride Shower Honors Miss Margaret Sunter With Gifts

Mrs. Victor Raffick and Mrs. John Krapek hosted a Wednesday evening bridal shower at Krapek home for Miss Margaret Sunter. Neighbors joined in games and contests, a basket of gifts presented, Marilyn Young read wishes, and the evening ended with lunch and cheer.

Victor Raffick John Krapek Margaret Sunter Marilyn Young Marcel

Community visitors include Duffield Patterson and Bentons groups

Visitors from Campbellville Houston and Meaford met with local families including the Quinton Redmond Berton and Pearson Neilson households. Fern Small from Kenilworth stayed with Kirkpatrick while teaching in Acton and will join the staff next year.

Bornie Duffield Campbellville Arthur Patterson Houston Texas Patterson Gordon Quinton Redmond Meaford Bert Berton Sundey George Pearson Wm. Neilson Milton A. W. Benton Fern Small Kenilworth Mrs. Kirkpatrick Acton

Acton Bands Debut New Uniforms in Sunday Parade

Two Acton bands unveiled fresh attire during Sunday's march. Junior Pipe Band members wore new stockings from the Pipe Band Mothers' Auxiliary to finish their uniforms, while the Citizens' Band displayed scarlet coats with new white gloves for a polished look.

Acton Mothers’ Auxiliary Citizens’ Band

Expropriation By Law Passed for Erin Township Road

Wellington county received first second and third readings for a by law to proceed with expropriation to obtain parcels from five owners in Erin township. The land is needed for widening and straightening County Road 65 between Brisbane and Ballina as the Ontario Department of Highways takes over part of the route as a development road.

Erin Township Wellington County Brisbane Ballina Ontario Department of Highsways

Kindness to Animal Causes Car Damage in King City

Frederick O'Brian of King City swerved to miss a dog on the No 7 Highway near Esquesing township and his 1960 Meteor was damaged at noon Tuesday. He sustained about $900 in damages and no injuries were reported. OPP Constable Bill Bennett investigated the incident.

Frederick O'Brian King City No. 7 Esquesing O'Brian North Halton Opp Bill Bennett

Anniversary Last Meetings In Area News

Anniversary services were held at Eden Mills Presbyterian church with Rev. K A Heron of Pickering presiding. A christening party for Erin Isabel Thomas included Toronto guests and Hamilton hosts. The Eden Mills Ladies Auxiliary met at Mrs Hugh Lindsay’s for a fall fundraiser to buy a tent. The Helping Hands Group had its last fall meeting at the Lorrie home. Graduation dances were held at John F Ross and Acton high schools with attendees including Susan Savage John Stevenson Bonnie MacDougall Ter y Hamilton Brenda Wright and John McNiven. Visiting guests and relatives were noted from Cobden Toronto Vancouver and Elora. A surprise wedding anniversary in Guelph was celebrated for Mr and Mrs Ralph Thompson and later a Niagara Falls trip to Acton was mentioned.

Auren G. A. B. Moore Acton United Church H. B. Stokreef Maurice Hurd Weston James Meek Elmira Fred Newton Toronto Jim Oshawa Carey Ewens Jy Jer Orillia M. Wright Elaine Guelph J. Tyler Preston Jesse Gordier Rockwood Elizabeth McNeil Eden Mills Presbyterian Church K. A. Heron Pickering Presbyterian Church Erin Isabel Thomas N. Thomas Jy Hamilton J. Dempster K. Thomas Sr Ted Smith Helping Hands Lowrie Margaret Perry Iu H. S Susan Savage John Stevenson John F. Ross Bonnie MacDougall Terey Hamilton Brenda Wright John McNiven Acton High School H. Stevenson James Henry Cobden Ont N. Thomas Sr J. McPhail Malcolm Mochrie Eden Mills Mr. Mochrie George Mochrie Vancouver B.C Archie Mochrie Timmins R. Wright Alfred Thompson Nigara Falls

Start Season Byt John Ambulance Brigade Launch

Ambulance brigade members were on duty Saturday at the perk for a funday event to kick off the new season. The gathering featured activities and community engagement as volunteers prepared for upcoming duties.

Ambulance Brigade Funday Atart A Tong Advntasion Hug Hogun

First Aid Classes Under St John Aid Service

Youngsters attend morning lessons in first aid at the Yosite day program under the St John Ambulance supervision. Some enroll for the training while others refresh their skills.

St. John

Lions Club Learns District Boundaries Confusing Text

The Lions Club here learned the district boundaries as described by the International Association of Lions clubs. Officials clarified that the district runs east to the 11th highway, north to the town line, south to Side Road 15, and west to Fifth Tie of Nassngseways.

Lions Club International Association of Lions Clubs Hin Eaguesing Side Road

Grandmothers Theme At Women's Institute Meeting

Mrs. Cargill hosted the May gathering of the Nias sigaweya Women's Vestitute. Mrs. Mahon opened with a May recipe read. Minutes read by Mrs. Frank adopted. Directors to draft 1980-61 program. delegates to District Annual. Paper Grandmother's Kitchen read by Mrs. De Blauw. Christmas at Grandmother's noted by Mrs. Moffat. $80 from film showings by H. Kitching to Halton Association for Retarded Children. Regimental band entertainment by the Lorne Scots tonight.

Cargill Niassigaweya M. Mahon A. Frank J. Ric de Blauw Christe Grandmother's M. Moffat H. Kitching Halton Association

Weddings and Showers Honor Bride Across Multiple Homes

A series of pre wedding celebrations honors Mixa Helen Buckner with showers hosted by neighbors on Arthur Street and at various homes. Guests include Miss Dorothy Stones and officials from the Department of Highways and the University of Toronto.

Mixa Helen Buckner J. McGuachle J. Tarrant Adan Scottish Bill Wilson Ling Win Guelph Dorothy Stones Janee Buckner Te Fonte Department of Highways University of Toronto Gat

Acton Building Permits See Large Drop in Value This Spring

Building permits issued in Acton this spring show progress but total value stands at $12,245 for the year to date. The year shows a shortfall of $847,097 versus last year’s total construction value.

Erty Acton

Missionary Work in Angola Described to Baptist Ladies

Baptist Women's Mission Circle met at Mrs. D. Harris home on Church I Road for a June gathering. President Mra. Landnborough led with hymn and prayer. devotionals by Mrs. Bulmer focused on Africa and Angola. members prayed for Africa. social hour followed. thanks given to Mrs. Harris for hosting. highway workers repaired patches on Highway 25 near Speyside.

Angola Baptist Women’s Mission Circle Lukeworth H. Helwig Mere. L. Bulmer Bulmer Helwig Africa

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