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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 26, 1969

Page

13

Anthony Laing wedding vows in Georgetown calendar

Anna Marie Laing and Frank William John Aacieone were married in a doubled ceremony at St John’s United Church Georgetown on February 1 Rev Robert Scriven officiated Red and white carnations and ferns decorated the church The bride is the daughter of May and Fred Laing The groom is the son of Joseph Anthony and the late Mr Anthony They honeymooned at Delrex Plaza Georgetown and will live at R R 1 Limehouse

Anna Marie Laing Frank William John Aacieone St. John’s Unit Georgetown Robert Scriven Miu May Laing Fred Laing Joseph Antholy Anthony St R.R Limehouse Talesrdan Thompson Motors Acton

Grandmothers' meeting at Dublin Institute

A Dublin W I meeting at Mrs Mansell Nellis’s home drew good attendance with active discussion on forthcoming Short Courses starting next month. A sister branch marks its 45th birthday soon and Dublin members plan to join airings on April 10. A member cited a Canada WS influence report noting more than a large magnitude.

Dublin W.I Mansell Nellis Canada Fom

Dainty Thimblers Convene For Fabric Study And Fund Drive

Mrs Sinclair called the Dainty Thimblers meeting at Mattened Bones-Pearen to discuss fabric grain and spread out materials for pinning and cutting. They planned a work session with four meetings, meals, and refreshments. Mary Johnston and Mrs Sinclair noted public donations totaling 304,469.75 from 14 areas were spent locally. The Cancer crew, top fundraiser last year, will soon canvass door to door. It was a grandmother's meeting with gifts and a humorous reading to lift spirits. Mrs C Britton thanked for use of Nellis home after lunch and participants bid good night.

C. Britton Nellis Institute

Cuties Learn Dress Darts At Dublin East Cotton Club

The fourth meeting of the Dublin East Cotton Cuties was held March 15 at the home of assistant leader Mrs Douglas. The session opened with a call to order and the minutes of the last meeting were read. Loraine Rennick demonstrated how to mark and sew darts.

Dublin East Douglas Loraine Rennick Mark

Nassagaweya Council Receives Petition on Regional Government Plan

Nassagaweya council met to handle regular business while a petition from the Nassagaweya Women's Institute objecting to the proposed regional government system was received and forwarded to Municipal Affairs Minister McKeough. Other actions included zoning appeals, fence viewer appointments, and road expenditure by-laws. Deputy Reeve Anne MacArthur announced the death of the Central Ontario Regional Development Association and suggested forming an industrial development committee. The council also discussed curtailing monthly dinners for county assessors and reeves.

Nassagaweya Women's Institute McKeough Leslie Bunker Wee Planning Board Ralph Anderson Anne MacArthur Central Ontario Regional Development Association Nassagawega Alton Acton Oakville

Local Personal News and Community Updates

Mr W McLeod is a patient at Guelph General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Heb enjoyed a short holiday in Faery Caroling. Mr and Mrs R A Elliott have returned from a Florida holiday. Mrs Case De Jong and children of Clarkson visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs E Grischow. Mrs Gordon Rognvaldton and sister Mrs W Seeback of Toronto holidayed in Florida last week. Mr and Mrs Lorne Doberthien enjoyed a Jamaica holiday during school vacation. yestering by bus 28 Walkergo members visited Lakeland Lodge Buffalo last Wednesday. Bob Ramsden brother Bing a lodge member here is a past master of the Buffalo lodge. Correspondence from Canadian Pacific Railways stated its intention to appoint an agent at the Guelph Junction station. Council opposed CPR's attempt. Halton County Board of Education replied it is prepared to borrow funds to meet the Education budget for Nassagaweya. When love goes at ale many a honeybun turns out to be a tough cookie.

Walkergo Lakeland Lodge Buffalo Bob Ramsden Bing Buffalo Lodge Canadian Pacific Railways Guelph Junction CPR Halton

Knox Ladies Aid Meets at Knox Presbyterian Church

The Mary Ellen Anderson room hosted Knox Ladies Aid for its regular monthly meeting. Mrs. W. J. Metiyre presided, poetry was read, minutes approved, and discussion covered purchasing 75 stacking chairs for the banquet hall. Catering prices were set, reports of three banquets and a treasurer’s note were shared. A Florida bus trip was recounted with photos, and a social tea followed a dainty lunch.

Mary Ellen Anderson Knox Presbyterian Church Knox Ladies Aid W Pering W. J. Metyiyre G. 87 Matthewa

Lakeside chapter plans barter project and charity drive

Lakeside chapter of the 1.C.D.E. named conveners for a barter project at the March meeting. Mrs. G. Mussette and Mrs. Watton were chosen to buy supplies for crafting guilts and Ullisty bas for the antuis bale. A $15 donation to the Music Festival supported the Cancer Society fund drive on March 25 with cookies planned. Sean Baker noted 41 high school students have become penpals with peers in other parts of the Commonwealth. New officers were installed by past regent Mrs. J. Jacque after refreshments and maquilt led by members.

Lakeside 1.C.D.E Fist G. Mussette Label Watton Cancer Society Sean Baker Commonwealth J. Jacque Maquilt Mome

Free Press News Briefs and Weather Sparks

Read as a chaotic clip from a small town paper. Cancer awareness efforts appear alongside a first thunderstorm forecast for Thursday. A bake sale and town flower and vegetable show are noted, with students returning to normal schedules after additions to the building. The note ends with a window robin resting on fresh snow.

Barbara Cook Accepted to University of Guelph Spring 1969

Barbara Cook formerly of Acton public schools and Acton district high school has been accepted for admission to the Spring Semester April 1969 at the University of Guelph. A hearing handicap student, she recently completed Grade 13 at Applewood Heights Oneal School in Cooksville Ontario. She is the younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Cook now living in Malton.

Misa Barbara Cook Acton Public Schools Acton District High School Applewood Heights Oneal School Cooksville Ontario University of Guelph Barbara Acton Walter Cook Malton

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