Fashions throughCanadian history in centennial show
Attractive costumes trace Canadian history from Indigenous wives through settlers Victorian era Quakers Edwardian style and World War I to a modern Centennial Queen. Over 39 replicas traveled by Ontario planners worn by local models before 200 attendees in Acton High School auditorium applauded through the program featuring Mrs. McCulloch and Mrs. Davidson among many volunteers and models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Acton
Acton Ladies’ Fair Board
Catherine
Tekawithy
W. Waldie
Canada
Loma Bessey
R. L. Davidson
John Graves Simcoe
Clark Armstrong
H. H. Hinton
Lawrence Hemsley
Laura Secord
Lloyd Robinson
Don Matthews
Queen Victoria
Port Carol Swackhamer
Prince of Wales
Fred Kentner Jr
Cavell Marshall
Sandra van Fleet
Carol Swackhamer
Mrs. W. Linham
Wedding of Jo Ann Force and James Pfaff in Dwight
Jo Ann Force and James Robert Pfaff wed on June 18 at Stewart Memorial church Dwight Ontario. The bride daughter of Harold and Force wore a pink illusion gown with lace. groom a Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Officer. An afternoon reception at Ronville Lodge followed and guests traveled from multiple cities. The couple plan a 15 month stay in Winnipeg where the bride will continue university studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Memorial Church
Dwight
Ontario
Jo Ann Force
James Robert Pfaff
Harold Rancier Force
Knox Ave
Acton
Waterloo Lutheran University
Michael Conroy
Guelph
Richard Plaff
Ottawa
Paul McGeachie
Alexander Kerr
Lachine
Quebec
Ronville Lodge
Ronville
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Victoria
B.C
Rochester
New York
Toronto
Rockwood
Hamilton
Woodstock
Brampton
Willowdale
Shelburne
Niagara Falls
Centralia
Whitby
North Bay
Brantford
Kettleby
Birkendale
Huntsville
Clarkson
Kingston
Scarborough
Agincourt
Brockville
Windsor
London
Zurich
Lake of Bays
Winnipeg
Waterloo
D. A. Garrett
Norman Elliott
Guelph Country Club
Mary
Anthony Tronside
D. PL Robertson
Havergal College
Centennial pageant honors Ontario premiers wives in Acton
The stage showcased vibrant decorations and costumes portraying wives of Ontario premiers from 1867 to 1916. Cast included Mrs. Archibald as Mrs. MacDonald and Linda Ferguson as Lady Whitney, with Janet Aitken as the Centenary Queen. Readings during intermission added to the event’s charm. costumes and officials’ outfits came from the centennial branch, aiding a fundraising effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Fred Archibald
John Sandfield MacDonald
Wilfred Waldie
Edward Blake
Lloyd Robinson
Mowatt
W. J.mcdonald
Harding
Elda Fryer
Mixed feelings as Acton brigade forms Milton division
Four Acton Division members attended the Milton Division chartering ceremony amid mixed feelings about cooperation with the Milton brigade. Acton loses five residents who left to join the new division, with Stan Callard Frank Lawson Don Miller Doug Coulson and Walter Arsenault named among the departing members. Acton officials George Hargrave Marie Hargrave Hart and Bella Maye Roszell also attended from Ac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Milton
Ahltanians Ang
Connection Brigade
Stan Callard
Frank Lawson
Don Miller
Doug Coulson
Kelso crowd sets record at Conservation Area
Kelso attendance broke a record for the year as 1,360 cars passed the gates on Sunday, following 145 on Friday and 584 on Saturday. Ross Johnson, Kelso superintendent, noted mid week turnout remained high, though exact figures are hard to obtain since there was no charge Monday through Friday previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelso
Ross Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fair Board
Mrs. J. McCulloch
M. McCullough
Norm Turner
J. van Fleet
S. McCulloch
J. McCulloch
Marie Dressler
Cobourg
W. Thompson
Adelaide Hoodless
W.l.s. Mrrs
C. Storey
Emily Stowe
Matthews
Ladies’ Fall Fair Board
F.O
Jim Pfaff
Lynne P. Robertson
Jane E. Pfaff
Virginia Browne
Helen S. Dewar
Saadt
Phoro
Ladies’ Fall Fair
Linda Ferguson
Madame Champlain
Cavelle Marshall
Fred Kentner
Armstrong Carlon
Dominion
Waker
Woolwich St
New Brigade
H. S. Holden Optometrist
Cork St. East Guelph
Bielalsatele
Meat Department
Schneider
Avors
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