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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 17, 1954

Page

11

Miss Annie Leitch Honored By Friends Shower Held For Bride Elect

Miss Annie Leitch was the guest of Miss Betty Anne Kerr and Miss Dorothy Warne at a miscella neous shower at the Kerr home. About 35 girl friends attended as gifts were presented in a basket. Kerr and Warne helped open the gifts as tea was served from a table centered by sweet peas lilies and forget me nots with pink tapers. Mrs Kerr and Mrs Russell poured tea. Mrs N Turner led in a sing and the group played games and watched television.

Betty Anne Kerr Dorothy ‘Warne Kerr Home Annie Leitch Miss Leitch Miss Kerr Miss Warne Lily Kerr Russell N. Turner

Brown couple welcomed first child Susan Margaret

Russell J. Brown did not pass out cigars after his wife Mire Brown presented him with their daughter at the hospital. He was recovering from an operation when Susan Margaret was born. All three are doing fine.

Russell J. Brown Brown Susan Margaret

Favorite June Walk Is Down the Church Aisle

Miss Shirley Paul planned a trousseau tea at her home on May 31 before her June 5 marriage to Donald Leonard White. Guests included her mother Mrs G Paul and the groom’s sister Mrs E Stigger. Showers and gifts featured lade by Sheila Paul Carol Tyler Jo Anne Alexander and several Georgetown Acton and Fergus hosts.

Shirley Paul Miss Paul Donald Leonard White G. Paul E. Stigger Georgetown Paul Sheila Paul Mickey Holmes Carol Tyler Joanne Alexander Wilfred Mino L. B. Fountain Fergus G. Barr Fred Johnson

Marriage of Audrey Soper and Alvin Blacklock in Guelph

Audrey Jean Soper and Alvin Alexander Blacklock wed in a Guelph church ceremony officiated by Rev. D. G. Paton. The reception followed for eight guests. The couple plans a Muskoka district and Peterborough honeymoon before settling in Hamilton, with out of town guests from Alberta, Campbellville, Fergus, Rockwood, and Toronto.

William Bard Russell Blacklock Broom George Soper Guelph Frederick Rinehart Campbellville Betty Ashbridge D. A., Barnum Soper Muskoka Peterborough Blacklock Hamilton Leduc Alberta Fergus Toronto Rockwood Eden Mills Clarkson

Miller Wedding Ties Families Across Ontario and Indiana

Miss Joan Colling and Henry Miller wed in Lowville United Church with double ring ceremony. Attendants included Miss Shirley Colling and Miss Fairlie Hadfield. best man Bruce Stone. After a honeymoon in Muskoka, the couple will reside in West Lafayette Indiana while the groom pursues postgraduate work at Purdue.

Joan Paigewautg Murky Henry Miller George Colling Campbellville Henry Miller Stouffville Lowville United Church E. G. Middells Thorold C. F. Waite James Whitcher Toronto Jack Davey Ghirley Colling David Finley Fairlie Hadfield Bruce Stone Guelph Tom Foster Garfield Colling Don Miller Muskoka West Lafayette Purdue University

Georgetown Church Wedding Sets Audrey Mitchell and Hamilton Stone

Audrey Marie Mitchell daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Mitchell Limehouse married Hamilton Stone son of Mr and Mrs Lorne Stone Toronto in Knox Presbyterian Georgetown officiated by Rev A J Calder. The couple will reside in Huntsville.

Audrey ‘Marie Mitchell Richard Harold Mitchell Limehouse Hamilton Stone Lorne A. Stone Toronto A. J. Calder Knox Presbyterian Charch Georgetown Chantilly Ruby Mitchell Anne Luke Joanne Hamilton Amore Ivy William Stone John Michie Miton Alec Sutherland Huntsville

Marshall Munroe Nuptials In City

Jane Marie Munroe daughter of Daniel and Mrs Munroe of Little Dover Nova Scotia wed Corporal William Roy Marshall son of Earl Marshall and the late Mrs Marshall of Acton in a St Johns chapel Toronto ceremony officiated by Rev T Cullen. The couple left for a motor trip after a reception at Fantasy Farms with guests from Acton Hamilton London and Georgetown.

Jane Marie Daniel Munroe Little Dover Nova Scotia William Roy Marshall Earl Marshall Marshall Acton St. John's Chapel St.Michael's Cathedral Toronto T. Cullen Fred Ryan Charles Mick) Holmes Usher Lawrence O'Brien Fantasy Farms

White-Paul Vows Said in St. Alban's Anglican Church

Shirley Marie Paul and Donald Leonard White wed at St. Alban's Anglican in Acton with a mid afternoon ceremony officiated by Rev. Ralph Price. The bride wore Chantilly lace with seed pearl veil and mauve orchid. The groom is of Milton, wedding party included sister Sheila Paul as maid of honor and several bridesmaids and groomsmen. After a reception at St. Alban's Parish Hall, the couple left for a Montreal trip and will reside in Georgetown.

St. Alban’s Anglican Acton Shirley Marie Paul Donald Leonard White Ralph Price George R. Paul Georgetown Leonard White Milton Betty Sue Johnson Gail Stigger George Hoare Jr Elmer Hill Charles Mick) Holmes Bessie Jobb Listowel William Beard Peterborough St. Alban’s Harriston London Barrie Paul Fred Johnson Montreal Points

Ontario farmers cheer after long rain across districts

The writer notes widespread cheer among Ontario farmers after a grand rain last Saturday. Vegetation visibly grew, berries and pastures benefit, and even home gardens look promising. The piece blends personal anecdotes on insects, birds, and ways to manage pests and conserve cooling with improvised insulation and dog grooming tips.

Ontario Fies Eissors Tippy

Short She Lady Golfers Quip Between Player and Caddy

A witty exchange unfolds on a golf course as a player teases a partner with Youll drive me out of my mind toward a playful jab from the caddy about a putt. The banter captures light, sportside humor between golfer and caddy.

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