Acton Women Institute Holds May Meeting at Parker Home
Mrs R Parker hosted Acton Women’s Institute members with Mrs E Nicholls presiding. A donation supported Decoration Day service. Attendees planned Ballinafad district meeting and enjoyed games, a lunch, and an address by Sandy Best on gardening research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Nicholls
Acton Women's Institute
R. R. Parker
Park Ave
G. Fryer
Ballinafad
Sandy Best
George Lazenby
Nicholl
Parker
Women Hostess Gatherings and Wedding Festivities
Mrs R B Kirkwood hosts a Ladies WI meeting featuring readings contests and a mile. In Stewarttown Mall on Friday night a celebration honored Mr and Mrs Grant Wright on their recent marriage with music dancing and gifts from guests and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod Kirkwood
A Me Enery
Ove
Mary Stewart
Stewarttown Mall
Norm Sinclair
Howard Sinclair
Jim
Erin
Tom Gibson
Ray McEners
Bessie McKechnie
Cecil Alger
Hamilton
Arnold McEnery
Mra. Griffiths
Mmirw Early
Margaret
Robert McEnery
Jax Reydon
D. A. Russell
Letter to the editor questions Acton parking meters editorial
A reader from Acton Ontario writes to the Acton Free Press challenging the editor’s stance on parking meters. He rereads the editorial, finds a contradictory sentence, and reiterates that meters are a nuisance and pocketbook burden despite any claimed partial benefit. He ends with an apology for possible misrepresentation and asks for clearer writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Scholars Contest Held in Town Hall
In Frantesa township a spelling and reading contest took place at the Town Hall with contestants from several schools. Marilyn Ostrander won the spelling award, James Thring the reading prize, and Kay Laverty topped the questionnaire. local officials praised the event and prizes were distributed by Mr Gellatly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frantesa
Thaisand
Afra Koronee
Sox Aechoiors
Marilyn Ostrander
SS 8
Rockwood
James Thring
SS 2
Kay Laverty
Gellatly
Presbyterian
Guelph Presbytery
Kroex Presbyterian Church
Guelph
No Putnam
Listowel
Gordon Marrs
Nanticoke
Robert Johnston
Toronto
Frank Stout
Mr. Stout
Matty
Many Visitors At Local Homes
Congratulatory notices describe numerous visitors at local households. Names include Mr and Mrs John man stave Shales Lables wed last weekend, with extended gatherings at multiple homes in Ontario. The report lists various relatives and friends from Guelph Campbellville Acton Hamilton Tokyo? and nearby towns. The final note mentions Baxter Labs moving heavy machinery to a new plant in Alliston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Man Stave Shales Lables
Jobn Atten
Jennie Tovell
Robert Patten
Mroon
Robert King
Robert McCutcheon
Diane
Kitchener
Charlie Mitchell
Campbellwide
Mrx
Harvey
Mra
Ted Jestin
Bull Craig
Jack
Toronto
Harold McKee
Flora
Tom Cutting
Norton
Tommy
Bob Ewing
Morocco
James Ewing
Thomas Hatteraly
Basil Downey
Glenn
Hamilton
Lloyd Cuting
Raymond
Acton
Ralph Chandler
L. McNair
Shirley
Werbsuin
Roy
Namulton
Baxter Labs
Alliston
Spring Wedding For Acton Bride In Church Ceremony
Mary Amelia Smith and Col Jock Lewcock wed at St Joseph's in Acton on a sunny spring day. Officiant Rev V J Morgan led a pink and white decor ceremony with 40 guests, followed by a reception and honeymoon to Buffalo and Niagara region before settling in Toronto. Guests from Acton, Waterdown, Guelph and Waterloo attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At. Joseph's Church
Acton
Mary Amelia Smith
John J. Smith
Marin Bt
Colin Jock Lewcock
Toronto
W. J. Lewcock
England
V. J. Morgan
Mim Bartarqg Smith
Ronald Beecher
Hamilton
Kenneth Marchment
Martley Colea
Irene Mulholland
Ann Mclaughlin
Buffalo
Niagara
Waterdown
Manston
Guelph
Waterloo
Retiring President Thanks W A Members
The May meeting of the WA of Acton United church was held May 7 with Mrs. D Lindsay as host. The session opened with the Ode and prayer and a devotional period led by Mrs Mc Cauley. The topic Forgiveness based on Matthew 14. Tribute to hardworking mothers, cards of thanks from those who received flowers and baskets. Miss Fo Hans thorns secretary. Mrs AD Tyas expressed appreciation for the gift presented to her. Mrs Feyan Wiffen as president hoped for continued support and cooperation in the Master’s work. Closing hymn and Mizpah benediction followed by refreshments. A vote of thanks extended to Mrs Lindsay and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton United Church
D Lindsay
McCauley
Hans Thorns
AD Tyas
Feyan Wiffen
Usaath
Amos Shoemaker
Pew
Lindsay
Mra F ‘Cleave
Actonians Visit Out-of-Town Guests and Local Rumors
Actonians are listed visiting across Ontario and beyond. Flying officer John Agar spends the weekend at his Acton home before a Westward return. Families from Huntville London Guelph Camp Petawawa and Toronto are noted at various visits and funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointe
Acton Homes
John Agar
Acton
Vic
Couras
Trenton
Three New Members Inducted at Acton Y Service
The Acton Ys Moneties held a monthly meeting at Mrs. Helen MecGeuchie s home. An induction service welcomed three new members Mrs Irene Douglas Mrs Lee Marr and Mrs Margaret Toth. A social tea followed and plans were made to entertain at the Regional Convention in Geneva Park in late September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Y
Helen MecGeuchie
Geneva Park
Irene Douglas
Lee Marr
Margaret Toth
Engagements and Weddings Include Several Canadian Couples
Marjorie Kihel Chester Evans daughter of Mrs Calvin Evans of Campbellville and the late James T Cheater to Bert Edgar Culena of Campbellville. Also Donna Alena Wealey to William Alfred Thompson, with a June 6 1957 ceremony at Churchill United Church Acton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Kihel Chester HN
Mra Calvin Evans
Campbellville
James T Cheater
Bert Edgar Culena
Carngtellville
Heturdeny
Jane Tet
David's Presbyterian Church
John Wealey Johnson
Donna Alwena
Wilhham Alfred Thompson
James Alfred Thompson
Churchill United Church
Acton
Ontario
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Acton Free Press
Antenna
R.parker
Eden Mills
Eden Mills United Church Woman's Auxiliary
O. Baker
Mac Anderson
Gallinafad
R. B. Kirkwood
Elizabeth Dr. Acton
Ont
Ard
The
Acton Free Preas
Aland
D. McAlpine
Ed_en Mills town hall
McAlpine
Gilbert Kingsbury
Town Hall
Acton Citizens’ Band
Aton Town Hall
Everton
Kroehler
Rocker
W.A
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred A. Hoffman
Optometrists
E. P. Head
George's Square
Johnsons
SOAR
Eyal McCutcheon
ACTON,_ONi
Nelson Lambert
Farr Lambert
Foothill
Richard Lavens End
Mra J Krapek
Baby Janmie
Huntaville
Johny
Fred McCutcheon
Gordon McCutcheon
London
Harvey McCutchrun
Willits Ballentine
Fred Howell
Maa
Dectha Mooney
Mea
Gerwkd Bradshaw
Willian Beadehewell
James Bradshaw
New York
Marlene Bradshaw
Francis Kohler
Kotler
Camp Petawawa
Ete
Kenny
Church Street
William Dallentine
Provancias
Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
Seaslon
QAC
W.L. Menine
Fred Anderson
Calvin Presbyterian Church
A. Jo Buchanan
Calvert
Mra FC A
Cena Alam
Cuise Hreossaoy Fa
Wien
Irving Roofers
Milton TR
United States
Alberta
Quebec
Canada
Trans Canada Pipe Lines Ltd
Kenneth Y. Dick
Royal Commission On
K.Y. Dick
Halton County
Liberal-Associat
Vabie
Hinton’s
Neilson's
Rowntrees
Fry, Cadbury
Lowneys
Log Gebins
Dale's of
Brampton
Henton
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