MacKenzie Hayward Bride in June Olivet Church Wedding
Nancy Ann Elizabeth MacKenzie and Murray Ronald Hayward wed at Olivet Evangelical United Brethren Church on June 3. The couple’s reception followed at Wellsley Community Hall with about 190 guests, and they plan a short trip to the United States before settling in Oakville. Guests traveled from Michigan, Toronto area, and Ontario towns to share the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Mackenzie
St. Thomas
Donald MacKenzie
Wayne Pirie
Toronto
Lorne Dorsch
Nadine’ Chapman
Keith Hampton
Wellsley Community Hall
United States
Oakville
Michigan
Don Mills
Milton
Brampton
Clifford
Kitchener
Acton
Guelph
Orillia
Waterloo
Atwood
Dashmond
Listowel
R. Wiffen
F. Gwinn
C. Cobean
Marilyn Hopkins
B. Hopkins
G. Talbot
Miss Joy Hayward
Mrs. H. MacKenzie
C. Hawkins
WMS honors Mrs Hansen for over twenty five years of service
The Afternoon Auxiliary of Knox Presbyterian Church met at Mrs Gordon Johnston’s home on June 8 to honor Mrs C Hansen for over 25 years as secretary of the Home Helpers Department. Miss Isabel Anderson led a centennial themed program with scripture prayers and hymns, ending in a pot luck dinner with Mrs Johnson and her mother Mrs Sayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Anderson
W.M.S
Knox Presbyterian Church
Gordon Johnston
Isabel Anderson
Fathers of Confederation
Bella Roszell
Lord
Home Helpers Department
C. Hansen
D. Kennedy
E. J. Hassard
Farewell reception for Rev John May set at United Church
The United Church congregation plans a farewell reception at the church on Monday evening for the Rev and Mrs John May. Mr May has served as interim minister since Rev Dwight Engel departed and will move to Manitoulin Island at month’s end. The new minister Rev Gordon Turner will be inducted Thursday evening June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
John May
May
Dwight Engel
Manitoulin Island
Gordon Turner
Blind Date Vision Turns Sour in Awful Sight
A planned blind date ends in disappointment as what was expected as a vision proves to be an unpleasant sight, leaving the participant reflecting on mismatched expectations and social discomfort.
Acton Wedding Delights In St Joseph's Church
Joanne Lucarelli and Peter Vranic wed in a double ring ceremony at St Joseph's Church Acton on May 27. The bride daughter of Alfredo and wife and groom son of Janko Vranic of Yugoslavia, nun. Reception followed at Steelworkers Hall Guelph. guests from multiple Ontario towns attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph’s Church
Acton
Joanne Lucarelli
Peter Vranic
Guelph
Roy Studio
St. Joseph's Church
Alfredo Lucarelli
Peel St
Mason Blvd
Janko Vranic
Yugoslavia
V. J. Morgan
Irene © Mulholland
Eva DeBartolo
Sabrina
Lonor
Barbara Vranic
Oshawa
Antonia Rocchi
Mira Vinski
Toronto
Margaret Price
Rita Mancini
Charlie Vranic
Giuseppe Pupo
Enzo Salvatori
Charles Vinski
Mike Lescis
Kitchener
St. Catharines
Milton
Georgetown
Huntsville
North Bay
London
Cooksville
Orillia
Oakville
Limehouse
Frank Rogers
Sabatino Leonardis
Edsel Beaul
Bothwell
Letter from India to Mission Circle Meeting Notes
The June Baptist Mission Circle meeting at the church Classroom led by vice-president Mary Bail lie included hymn singing, minutes, and business. A letter from Miss Shirley Freckleton, Bobbili, India, thanked the Circle for a food parcel. Planning for the July 10 picnic at Mary Landsborough’s home, reports from a leadership conference in Kitchener, and prayers for missionaries were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Mission Circle
Mary Baillie
Shirley
Freckleton
Bobbili
India
Mary Landsborough
Priest Celebrates 45 Years in Holy Priesthood
Father W. J. Morgan marked his 45th anniversary in the priesthood with a Mass of Thanksgiving on Saturday morning. Parishioners at St. Joseph's joined in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Morgan
St. Joseph’s
Halton Manor W A Bazaar nets funds for future needs
Halton Centennial Manor Women Auxiliary heard financial reports at the June meeting on June 28. Proceeds from the bazaar reached 1007 dollars, about 65 dollars were expenses, 279 articles sold, 115.50 dollars earned by workers. The group plans to buy a television for the Martin House and to sponsor June 28 and July 19 birthday parties for residents. A sum of 25 dollars remained at the office to buy ice cream for Special Care residents this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Centennial Manor
Auxiliary
Drenters works feature at Brownies weekend art show
Noted painter and sculptor Josef Drenters headlines a Brownies weekend art show in Acton Scout Hall to raise money for packs and aid Brownie units in South America. Admission for children is a dime. exhibit includes oil paintings, watercolors, drawings, and sculpture by local amateurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josef Drenters
Acton
South America
E. Browne
Dittrich
Acton Art Group
Gary Buttenham
College of Art
John Chisholm
Birks
Iain Williams
Browne
Noel Holland
Jacobs
Milton
Acton Plans Quiet Centennial During Dominion Weekend
Centennial year events in Acton focus on two big weekends and a range of unusual happenings. No formal birthday programs are planned for Dominion Day. instead, library and hydro openings, decoration day, a centennial field day, costume dance, art show, Rockwood carnival, Knox church gift dedication, and a special tea with antique display mark the celebrations alongside a July 1 Dominion Day parade in nearby Guelph and Fergus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Acton
Legion. Chevaliers
Montreal
Ihey
Queen Elizabeth
Knox Church
Guelph and
Fergus
Bruce Trail Opens With Ceremony At Northern End
The 480 mile Bruce Trail from Niagara to Tobermory opened officially Saturday with a ceremony near the northern end. Much of the route traverses Halton County. The Hamilton Iroquoia club manages the Grimsby to Kelso Conservation Area segment, while the Kelso to Terra Cotta stretch has been open longer.
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Niagara
Tobermory
Halton County
Hamilton “Iroquoia” Club
Grimsby
Kelso
Terra Cotta
McMurrays Host Supper for Guild at St Alban’s
St Alban’s Parish Guild and Anglican Church Women held a potluck supper at Rev. and Mrs. Ritchie McMurray’s home. Guests arrived to punch, enjoyed a varied dish spread ending with strawberry shortcake, then a brief meeting led by Mrs. E. Pratt, followed by court whist and music. Prize winners included Mrs. R. Hall, Mrs. C. Cooke, Mrs. C. Taylor, Mrs. W. Du bois, Miss Millie Rowles, and Mrs. W. Denny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban's
Anglican Church
Ritchie McMurray
McMurray
E.pratt
McMurrays
R. Hall
C. Cooke
C. Taylor
W. Dubois
Millie Rowles
W. Denny
McLeod youths receive badges at St. Crispin's Scarborough
Religion and life awards were presented to Cubs Rov ers and Guides at St. Crispin's Church Scarborough on Sunday May 28. Grandchildren of Mr and Mrs George Fryer 55 Main St N included Cub Kenneth McLeod Rover Bill McLeod and Girl Guide Patricia McLeod. The Cubs Scouts Rovers and Guides led the centennial church service in the evening with refreshments afterward. The Rev E P Leckie was installed as the Scout's Chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Rovers
St. Crispin’s Church
Scarborough
George Fryer
Main
St._N
Kenneth McLeod
Rover Bill McLeod
Patricia McLeod
E. P. Leckie
Acton Women's Institute Holds June Meeting
Mrs C Agnew of Roseford Terrace hosted the Acton Women s Institute gathering. R Lindsay opened with Governor General Vanier s appeal to Canadians for home improvement in the centennial year. Members practiced liquid embroidery on blocks and planned quilt blocks for the Acton and Milton fairs. New officers were named, and Mrs Simmons and Miss Kenney were named first and second vice presidents respectively. A bus trip was planned and a picnic lunch followed in Mrs Agnew s basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Agnew
Roseford Terrace
Acton Women’s Institute
R. Lindsay
Acton Fair
Milton Fair
Anderson
Wilderspin
Nora Kenney
E. Lambert
Milton
Dorothy Simmons
Miss Kenney
Miss
New deacon takes part in service at St. Joseph's
Michael Bennett read the Epistle and Gospel at St. Josephs church on Sunday. He was ordained a deacon the previous week in the Basilica of Christ the King, Hamilton. Father W J Morgans commended the young man and blessed him in his new endeavors, noting his baptism and entry into the seminary with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Bennett
St. Joseph’s Church
Basilica of
Christ the King, Hamilton
W. J. Morgan
Michael
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N. MacKenzie
Olivet Church
Tavistock
Joy Hayward
Aoton
Heather Walef Bridgeport
Miss Laurie Noble
Scott MacKenzie
Alan Haywan
H. S. Holden
Optometrist
Cork St
East Guelph
Joanne“ Lucarelli
St. _Joseph’s 's church
Rocchi
Mary Mancini
Divina DeBartolo
Caroline Lucarelli
Mission
Halton Manor
W.A
Bazaar
Josef ‘Drenters
Brownies
Drenters
Rockwood Academy
Lester Pearson
Johnson
A.L. Riemer Equipment Company
Mill St. W
Acton Eze-Wash
Denny's Insurance
McLeod
Stopp
Milton Plaza
Commission
Ontario Hospital
Ontario
Yorkdale Centre
Bay St
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Sun. & Hol
Sun. & Hol. Express
Acton — Guelph
Guelph - Kitchener - London
Wiles’ Bus Depot
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