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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 07, 1959

Page

7

Local Visitors and Events Highlight Weekend in Guelph

Personal notes recount visits by Roy and Bertha Brown of Toronto and others at Hinton, Lambert, Simmons, and Anderson households. Mentions hospital recoveries, tea events, and a Community Concerts finale featuring dancer Paul Draper replacing Mata and Hari due to illness.

Roy Brown Bertha Brown Toronto Guelph Acton New York Paul Draper Mata Hari Dines

Engagement of Marilyn Ann Marks to Kenneth Reipert

Mr and Mrs E T Marks announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Marilyn Ann Reg N to Kenneth Charles Reipert son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Reipert Hanover. The marriage will be held Saturday June 6 1989 at Tham in St Josephs church.

ET. Marks Marilyn Ann Reg. N Kenneth Charles Reipert Clarence Reipert Hanover Tham St. Joseph's Church

CGLT Presents Play by Daughters of Knox Club Members

Daughters of Knox hosted a May 4 meeting in Knox church choir room as CGLT presented Fanchette from France. Cast included Linda Parker and Gail Roszel with Bella-Maye Roszell singing solo. Mrs. H Price presided. life membership and parting gift noted. salad lunch served.

C.glt Daughters of Knox Knox Church Fanchette France Linda Parker Geraldine Calder Pat Stephenson Gertrude Kuhn Susan Bundy Gail Roszel Gail Buttenham Cheryl Price Mar H. Price E. A. Hansen Bill Toth P. Edge R. Murton Bella-Maye Roszell B. van Fleet Roszellee W.M.S Alert Pateas R. Weavers England

Engagement of Mary Evangeline Mowatt to Herbert Gilbert

Mr and Mrs J A Mowatt announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Evangeline to Herbert Patrick Gilbert son of Mr H P Gilbert Newmarket. The wedding will take place on June 13 1959 in the United Church Acton Ontario.

J. A. Mowatt Mary Evangeline Herbert Patrick Gilbert H. P. Gilbert Newmarket United Church Acton Ontario

Parisienne Scene glamour car wins fashion world praise

High fashion experts declare the 1959 Pontiac Parisienne the most glamorous creation of the year. Twin grilles and sculptured rear deck define its sleek lines as colors and interiors highlight spring outfits, and the car is praised for its effortless, woman friendly driving.

Pontiac

Deaf School to Cost Over Two Million in Near Future

Milton will build a modern deaf children’s residence school with staff quarters and hospital. Design planned and construction hoped to begin soon, with initial phase expanding toward a 445 pupil capacity at Belleville size. location along Highway 25 near Halton Centennial Manor.

Milton Stanley Hall M.P.P W. J. Dunlop Free Press Dunlop Belleville Highway 25 Halton Centennial Manor Kingdon Farm

Shield Presented At Halton Music Festival

The Duke of Devonshire chapter LO.DE. held its May meeting at Mrs. H.R. Force’s home with Mrs. K Knox as Regent. Mrs. W. J. Wolfe reported a shield was presented to the Halton music festival and plans advanced for presenting books to all public schools and pens for graduates.

D.E. Shield Duke of Devonshire H.R. Force K Knox W. J. Wolfe Halton

Clarke joins Decoration Day committee and welcomes new members

Migs R. Clarke was named representative to the Decoration Day committee as two new members were installed. The meeting adjourned to join the Lakeside chapter where Dr. Reeds would speak on The Colden Horseshoe.

Migs R. Clarke Lakeside Dr. Reeds Colden Horseshoe

Wo man s Association May Meeting at Acton United Church

The May meeting of the Wo man s Association of the Acton United Church was held May 5 in the church parlor. The Odé was sung followed with prayer. The roll call was answered with a favorite flower. Reports of the secretaries were heard and approved. Plans will be made for the United Church women conference in Hamilton June 10. Mrs. Adams reported on the joint W A and W M S executive meeting at Applewood United Church. Rummege and Bake Sale announced for May 9. Mizpah Benediction closed the meeting and a social half hour followed.

Woman's Association Acton United Church L. Agar The United Church Women Hamilton

Chapter Dance Draws 160 at Legion Hall

Over 160 guests attended the Lake side Chapter 1.C.D.E. spring fete in the Legion auditorium. Merv Tol ton's orchestra from Guelph provided music as Mrs. R. Spielvogel and Miss Jessie Coles welcomed attendees from Milton, Guelph and Rockwood. Gord Beatty and wife won the door prize bouquet and the elimination dance respectively.

Legion Hall Lakeside Chapter 1 C.D.E Merv Tolton Guelph Legion Auditorium R. Spielvogel Jessie Coles Milton, Guelph Rockwood Gord Beatty Mr. Beatty

Explorer News Meeting of Knox Presbyterian Explorers

The Knox Presbyterian Church boys Explorers met in the Sunday Behoal toom on April 29. Mrs Blow led the group with the motto purpose and hymn. John Mason read scripture Steven Coles offered prayers and led offerings.

Knox Presbyterian Church

New Ladies Apparel Shop Opens in Former Vanity Bar

Acton welcomes a new Indies apparel store on Friday in the former Vanity Bar location. Ralph Pallant, with 30 years in clothing and tied to Acton via his brother Max Pallant, renovates the premises for a showroom aimed at lady shoppers. Ralph and his wife will keep residence in Toronto until relocation. J Van Fleet and Mercy Armstrong of Acton will assist Pallant in the new venture.

Mill Street Indies Ralph, Pallant Pallant Acton Wlshing Max Ralph Pailant Toronto Mew J. van Fleet Mercy Armstrong Mr. Pallant

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