Murray McQuillin Murray at Knox in Acton ceremony
Marilyn Anne McQuillin and Russell Brian Murray wed in a 3 pm ceremony at Knox Presbyterian Church Acton on May 25. The bride daughter of Mrs. Robert E McQuillin and the late Mr McQuillin wore mint green chiffon with lace trim. Attendants included Mrs Edward Doyle and Mrs Malcolm Crabbe with bridesmaids in mint green gowns. The reception followed at Stewart Memorial Hall with yellow decor. Guests came from multiple Ontario towns and the couple honeymooned in eastern and northern Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
Marilyn Anne McQuillin
Russell Brian Murray
Robert E. McQuillin
Mr. McQuaillin
Maplewood Ave
Chantilly
Edward Doyle
Port Credit
Malcolm Crabbe
Toronto
Mia
Alan Kirkwood
Erin
Weils
Marybeth Finlay
Ancaster
George McQuislin
Paul Metcalfe
Glen Williams
Bruce MacPherson
R. R
Roo
Stewart
Ingiher
Ares
Hazel Murray
R.A. 3
Hamilton
Lucknow
Barrie
Alliston
St. Catharines
South River
Niagara Falls
Kincardine
Dundas
Rockwood
Guelph
Baltinafad
Milton
Ontario
Don MacKenzie
Mary Lou Brown
Patricia Elliott
Grédmsman
Wayne McDonald
R.R
Western Canada
Brampton
Walkerton
Mount Forest
Durham
Damascus
Arthur
Kenilworth
Grand Valley
Bronte
Snelgrove
North Halton group raises about 4600 for mentally retarded fund
The North Halton Association for the Mentally Retarded reports roughly 4600 raised from communities in the northern half of the county. Georgetown donors near 2000 Milton just over 1800 Acton area over 800. Aims to reach five thousand. Flowers of Hope mailed to homes. Sunshine School to be taken over by county board in 1969. HOPLE workshop remains active at Hornby. A plan for a residence for adult retardates is under discussion to provide a home-like setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Halton Association For
Georgetown
Milton
Acton
Flowers of Hope
North Halton
Sunshine School
Hornby
New County Board of Education
Aegociiation i
Halton Opportunity Workshop Enterprises
H.olp.e
Liberal Coffee Parties with Bud Whiting in Acton Thursday
Liberal headquarters advertise a series of informal coffee parties in Acton on Thursday with candidate Bud Whiting present all day. Invitations were sent this week naming the venues and times for the informal gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Whiting
Acton
Liberal
Old picture finds identity in a vintage group portrait
SH obtained a copy of last week's Free Press and listed names for the old photograph. Mrs R M MacDonald identified all but one person, naming several women across rows including Mare garet Laird Eva Williams Etta Dilla Clare Rainshaw Maud Ryder Minnie Arthur Bartle Mann May Ryder Susie Sinclair Maud Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
R. M. MacDonald
Lillian Brown and William Elliott in Limehouse Wedding
Lillian Joyce Brown and William Nelson Elliott wed at Limehouse Presbyterian Church on June 25. The ceremony at 3 PM featured organist Glenda Benton, vocalist Baby Anne Brown, and attendants Miss Carol Lawson and Miss Mary Lou Brown. Couples’ families from Acton, Kenilworth, and surrounding areas attended. The couple will reside in Milton after a reception at the UES W. centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Brown
William Elliott
Limehouse
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Lillian Joyce Brown
William Nelson Elliott
Harold L. Brown
R.R
Acton
Frank Eliott
Kenilworth
Ravi F.N. Young
Glenda’ Benton
Anne Brown ‘Chiain
Bede
Lions Club dance and summer visits in Acton community
Acton residents report a Lions Club balds dance at the Music Centre on Friday evening. Nearby, Henry Deveau family members visit in Montreal, and several Acton women undertake summer work and trips. Dozens attend Niagara Falls bus outing. summer postings include Lahr West Germany and Northwood Camp in Northern Ontario. Community members attend transportation study reveal and Carriage House ball with about 220 in costume. New families welcomed via Hi Neighbour Welcome Service. Cameo Shoppe new owners Batle family relocating to 197 Elmore Dr. others move to 26 Cameron St and 104 Elmore Dr with local jobs in Toronto and Litton Systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Ball
Napier
Ball
Elmore Dr
Bay Ridges
Cameo
W. Karapola
Toro Onto
Litton Systems
G. Boisclair
June Meeting Of W L Acton Club At Mrs Andersons Home
W L Acton members gathered at Mrs Fred Andersons home for the June meeting chaired by Miss Marjorie Hall. Minutes were read and Farm Safety discussed. summer bus trips beaches and cottages were planned. Miss Dorothy Simmons won best bread at the District Annual contest in Georgetown. a bursary drive sought members with a boy or girl. A $10 donation was sent to the County Treasurer. Mrs D Lindsay received a purse from the president. The meeting closed with prayers and a pot luck supper on the lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton W. L
Fred Anderson
Marjorie Hall
The
Bible Society
Library Board
Dorothy Simmons
Georgetown
UCW Pot Luck Supper at Trinity United Church
The U C W of Trinity United church held a pot luck supper in the Young People's room last Wednesday, marking the closing meeting until September. Mrs F Eaton gave Grace, Mrs G W McKenzie presided, a film titled A Day of Experience was shown, and Mrs Hugh Patterson led the discussion followed by Mrs H R Force presenting the congregational program. Mrs A Shoemaker gave the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.C.W
Trinity United Church
F. Eaton
Grace
G. W. McKenzie
Hugh Patterson
H. R. Force
A. Shoemaker
25th anniversary celebration in Clarkson and Acton
Mr. and Mrs. J. Sault of Toronto celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday with 150 guests. The reception was at Mrs. Sault’s sister’s home in Clarkson. Attending were the original wedding party including Mrs. Jack Reed of Acton and Toronto, Dorothy Riley of Acton now in Pittsburgh, and Mrs. G. A. Dills of Acton among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Riley
Acton
Pittsburg
Pennesylvania
G. A. Dills
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Marilyn
Quillin
Russell Murray
Know Church
Matcalfe
Miss Carol Lawson
Elliott
Frank Chisholm
Carol Lawson
F.R. 4
David Claus
Linda
Sree Press
Lions Club
Balds
Music Centre
Henry Deveau
Montreal
Kathy McKensie
Wianko House
Orillia
Bill Landsborough
Bear Creek Farms
Petrolia
Acton Women’s Institute
Harris
Freda
Tom Perkins
Eleanor Heard
University of Toronto
Washaga Beach
Joanna Landsborough
Ontario Crippled Children’s
Northwood Camp
Sestkinika
Northern
John Baillie
Linda Jonas
Toronto Western Hospital
Martha Hoey
University
Moffat
Jim Pfaff
Canadian Forces Base
Lahr
West Germany
Jessie Coles
England
Elizabeth White
East Weymouth
Mass
Coles
Queen Elizabeth Building
Toronto and Region
Les Duby
Jack McGeachile
Chamber of Commerce
Paul Nielsen
John Gay
Hartley Coles
Halton County Museum
Kelso Park
H. H. Hinton
Mra
Mel McCullough
W.L
UCW
Faye Dunaway
Warren Beatty
Bomnmeie, Sreilwide
James Garner
Jason Robards
Pinknic
Hardtwist
Harding Dawn Valley
Gusvanise
Spers
Malan
Halton Co-Operative
Wang
Walton Co-Op Medical Services
Milean
Bam
Braeside Farms
Nerval
Sidawood
Sasataa Avs
Wampler
Coakoville
Stréahi Ville
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