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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 23, 1955

Page

6

Anniversary Celebrations Highlight Rural Ottawa Area Socials

A July 25th birthday shower for Ida Archibald drew about 30 guests with games, prizes, and gifts in a village setting. A separate 25th wedding anniversary surprise for George and Mable Young featured TV viewing, cards, poetry, and an anniversary cake with family guests from Ac ton and Guelph in attendance.

Ken Stubbington Ida Archibald Pembleton Harold Smith B. Robertson E. Archibald Donia Fines E—Fisher Misa Laure Stubbington Joan Knight Marilyn Ida Fred Archibald E. Fisher Arnold Sinclair Guelph Mra A.sinclair Sr George McMillan Murray McMillan Terry Toronto Murd McCutcheron Muriol Thomas Fines Doris Howard McArthur Erin West Coast Saskatchewan Calgary Stampede Wilfred Awrey Women's Missionary Society of Robertson George Young Lloyd Robertson Norman Robertson David Robertson Young Vic Patrick Susan Acton Douglas Robertson D. G. Robertson Brian

Grade Eight Exams Begin Across Halton County

Examinations for eighth grade pupils are conducted this week in the auditorium and are scheduled to conclude Friday. Although finals are recommended, they are not compulsory and will be written across Halton county schools.

Halton

Limehouse Preacher Anniversary Services Highlight Local Faith

Dr. Neil Miller former Wilkister Brampton preached at Limehouse Presbyter ian seventh anniversary services. Knox choir led the praise with Limehouse Junior choir and solos by May Roughley. Announcements read by A C Patterson and several named local visitors attended across nearby towns and families during the Sunday events.

Neil Miller Wilkister Cat Brampton Limehouse Presbyterian Algonquin Ark M. Crook David Midland Brian William Newton Margaret Barrie Thos. Ivens Toronto Marjorie Irwin Goderich Schulz Brigham Brandon Man Blanche Brigham New Westminster Elaine Toronto R. Lane Pearl Scott Georgetown W. Mitchell

Everton Father’s Day Visits Noted Across Town

A stream of Sunday visitors is listed from Acton to Guelph for Father’s Day. Families including the Jestins, Robertsons, McCutcheons, and Wrights welcomed relatives and friends, with several households hosting extended kin and local residents like the Altons, Fountain, and Milnes over the weekend.

Marriage of Mary Elizabeth Keyes and Amos Ledore

A reception at Acton followed the June 18 wedding of Mary Elizabeth Keyes and Amos Ledore at St Basils Toronto. Father Delmert officiated. The bride wore an evening blue nylon net dress with red roses. Attendants included Mrs J V Moran and J F Keyes. Guests came from New York Detroit Kingston Gananoque and Toronto. The couple will live in Toronto after a trip east.

Lawrence Gibbons Acton Mary Elizabeth Keyes Amos Ledore Father Delmert St. Basi's Church Toronto J. V. Moran Detroit J. F. Keyes Gananoque New York Kingston

Rockwood Girls Beat Morriston In Exhibition Park Thriller

Rockwood hosts Morriston in a close girls basketball game at Exhibition Park, finishing 9 to 8 in favor of Rockwood. The town issues sympathy for Lizzie Ellis Van Norman of Guelph and notes several local weekend visitors and family events.

Exhibition Park Morriston John Henderson Guelph Gen Hamilton F. S. Hamilton Irene Hamilton Chicago Ben Field Toronto Aldershot M. Len van Norman Guelph Lizzie Ellis Rockwood Wilbert Detroit Lloyd Preston Leonard Freeman O.A Enid McNabb Norman Lambert Elizabeth McPhedran Orangeville R. B. Richardson Robert Bichan Vineland E. J. Eckles Earl Richardson Guelph General Hospital Stewart Ss. Royce

Orton W A. honors pastor. church notes and visits

The St. Johns W A met at Mrs. Bert Weeks home with one lady present. Mrs. Leslie Collins opened with hymn and prayer. The program honored Miss Currey who leaves in June. Miss Currey receives gifts and thanks are offered. Various local visits and church events are listed, including changes in pastoral leadership and trips to Amyot and Guelph.

St. John's W A Bert Weeks Leslie Collins Hert Weeks Ernie Hall Elias Cheyne Anmyot Miss Currey Hall Tall George Watson W.A Orton Jesse Reed Dupreen Netills Merle McGauley Lucille Collingwood Ronald Hamilton Arnold Leitch J. B. Hurd Paul Toronto Murphy Divig Jestin Saskatchewan Reed McQuown Amyot Lloyd Dearing N. A. Dearing Wm. Nevills Myrna Tommy Betty Lou Nevills Azaga Beach Stuart. .Raydon Clayton Lobsinger Mildmay

Charles Heffernan Visits Red and White Stop After Illness

Friends greet Charles Heffernan at the Red and White Stop following illness. A x ray clinic planned at Rockwood town hall next Monday June 27 runs 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. George Day serves as clinic chairman.

Charles Heffernan Rockwood Town Hall George Day

New Structure To House Equipment At Masales Dairy

A new 48 by 40 foot concrete block building will open this summer on North Main Street to house modernized machinery and equipment for Masales Dairy. Contractors Jones and Van Gils supervise the under construction project adjacent to the current dairy building.

Masales Dairy North Main St Jones and van Gils

Church Picnic at the Breezes Draws 120 Attendees

Knox Presbyterian church held its annual congregational picnic at The Breezes on Fairy Lake last Saturday. Misa Inez McLellan and Murray Scayne directed games and races for children and events for adults. Prizes were awarded after lunch and supper, with winners named in various age groups and contests.

Congregational Picni Se Knox Presbyterian Church Fairy Lake Misa Inez McLellan Murray Scayne Grace Ted Jansen Lloyd Clifton David Ryder Thea Tryssenaar Joyce Rennick Dave Beerman Nancy Aitken Doreen McDowell John Hurst Leslie McPhedran Katherine McBoys Bill Greer Nan Hurst Inez McLellan

Lorne Scots Prepare Stage War Battle Near Waterdown

Lorne Scots RHLI plan an assault on RHLI positions near Hamilton Bay as Oakville B Company and Milton Acton Georgetown platoons move south of Waterdown. The terrain features high ground, canyons, and brush, with TV and radio coverage arranged and public viewing encouraged.

Oakville Milton Acton Georgetown Waterdown Lorne Scots Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Hamilton F. C. Brown RHLIL RHLI Barking Queen Elizabeth Way

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