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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 25, 1954

Page

7

Rosebuds Accent Wedding Gown at Acton Church

In Acton Presbyterian Church Rev J Van Harmelen united Miss Femmie ten Klooster and Mr Johannes Boersma in marriage. The bride wore a pink nylon net gown with pink moss rosebuds and a coronet. A reception followed at the church with attendees including Mrs Jen Klooster. The couple resides in Drayton. A negligent driving note follows a foggy drive ending in a collision with a bumper after a driver failed to signal.

Acton Presbyterian Church J. van Harmelen Brampon Johannes Boersma Femmie Ten Klooster K. Ten Klooster Guelph W. P. Boersma Holland T. Hansen Acton Jen Klooster Mrs. Boersma Drayton

Halton Folk School Forum Seeks Delegates, Austin Leadership Honored

The 1953-54 Halton Folk School closes with Mrs R Coulter hosting the business meeting to appoint delegates to the provincial gathering at Cherry Hill Farm. The group praises past chair R S Heatherington and credits Mae Alexander leadership for the recent session. Eleanor Syracuse will speak at Milton Farmers Building meeting. Clifford Waite to deliver sermon next Sunday. annual meeting set for April at the Royal York hotel Toronto.

Eleanor Syracuse County Farm Forum Farmers Milton St. Paul's United Church Provincial Farm Forum Clifford Waite Royal York Hotel Toronto Farm Forum

Guild Corporate Communion at St Alban's Church

Members of St Alban's Guild attended corporate communion for the first time at St Alban's Church Sunday morning. About 30 ladies sat for the Lenten service as Rev. Ralph Price preached on the theme The Church, explaining it as the fellowship of the spirit and that the living church is spirit filled.

St. Alban’s Guild St. Alban's Church Ralph Price

Band at Opening Of Greenock School

Greenock Women's Institute met March 10 at Mrs. J. B. Pees with strong attendance. Miss Elva Praren presid ed. Members answered roll call with notes on Tweedsmith book. Mrs. Calvin Aitken read scripture. A kitchen cookbook project and Red Cross canvas were planned. Mrs. Fred West spoke on Greenock school history from 1875, expenses, and a bell and clock still in use. The band was brought by Mr. Leslie. old photos shown. Nancy Aitken played piano. The diamond anniversary in 1935 drew over 1,000, hydro was installed from proceeds.

Greenock Women’s Institute J. BE. Pe Elva Praren Pt . Tweedsmith Calvin Aitken T. Hemsley Red Cross J. L. Allan Tweedsman Wm. Ballentine Nancy Aitken Fred West Greenock Tbs Jon Leslie Mr. Leslie Acton J. J. Craig WMS Appleyard Patterson Ivens Roughley Toronto Presbytery Marter Kineh

Minerals and oil debate in Halton Farm Forum last week

In Halton County Farm Forum discussions farmers weighed Canada’s mineral resources including oil and their use. Panels argued resources often not best used for all Canadians with calls for more information, local control, and ensuring value stays in Canada to create employment.

Under the Earth of Canada Het Waltare Snide Canada T Stan

Honor Newleyweds At Hall Shower

A Friday evening gathering in the hall honored recent newlyweds Mr and Mrs Clifford McDonald. Friends and neighbors enjoyed music, readings, and gifts, with remarks by Ruth Brown and Lorne Norton. Clifford thanked guests as Mr George Fountain and Mrs Kagan provided dancing music.

Ewaty Clifford McDonald Sam Gisby H. Nartop Glen Scott Ruth Brown Lorne Norton Clifford George Fountain Kagan

Think Twice About Proposals Sparks Cold Feet

Cryptic line suggests hesitation in accepting propositions as fear drives caution. The phrase implies deep caution and potential hesitation spreading from minor concerns to broader doubt.

Life of St Patrick featured in Aul notes and social updates

The March Aul meeting at Mrs J S McCuteneon Brun’s home discussed Our Duty and a Three Mary reflection led by Mrs Wair. Papers included Life of St Patrick by Mathews and a continuation study on Where’er the Sun. Erin ladies invited to April social. next meeting is April Tea with guest speaker Mrs Purcell of Guelph. Card party hosted by Mr and Mrs J A Bulloch for about 25 friends. Local moves and arrivals noted: Robertson family to Guelph, Buck welcomed a son at St Joseph’s Hospital, Klooster family moving to Drayton, and several visits and relocations among community members.

JS McCuteneon Brin Aul Wair Mary Howard Mathew A. Sinclair St. Patrick M Mathews Erin Thea J A Bulloch Rts Gordon Robertson Guelph Gordon Len Buck Sono St. Joseph's Hosmal William Klooster Drayton K. Klooster George Klooster Orangeville Leo Nicholson St. Catharines Jack Pytell Mamalton RJ Matthews Vander Polder Davide Stewart Acton Arnold Sunter Niagara Falls G Sunter Phaledie Fis Bert Croug Joan Wm Kelown Messes Jo Hunter Stobertson Guelph Hospital Peeny Ileseing

Estate Sale of Thomas B. Douglas Farm in Esquesing

Estate of the late Thomas B. Douglas to sell by auction on Thursday April 1 at the premises. The West Half of Lot Four in the Ninth Concession Esquesing, Halton County, 100 acres. Brick-veneered dwelling with modern amenities. barn 56 by 80 with 24 by 40 addition. Clay loam soil, well watered, well plowed. Sold subject to reserve. 10 percent down, balance in 30 days. Sterling Trusts Corp and solicitors Dick, Dick and McWilliams acting for executors. Milton blacked March 1954.

Quiderssgrad Thomas B. Douglas Pryerty Esquesing Halton Balan Sterling Trusts Corporation Sterling Towers Toronto Messrs Dick, Dick and McWihams Milton Hindley and Elijott

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