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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 12, 1960
Page
17
Personal notes detail Miss Janet Buckner holidaying in the Caribbean after wintering in Florida. Several Acton residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Dean Leslie and Mr. Art Padbury, share health and visiting updates. Catherine Buckner and Mrs. George Lees arrive in Canada for a wedding. others travel to Toronto and Europe, with church and social events noted.
The Boy Scouts announce a paper drive with a set price for salvaged papers. Local Samaritan committee backs the effort and asks residents to leave newspapers on drives or verandahs for collection on Saturday May 20. If traveling, papers may be left Friday night for pickup.
Mrs. R. McDougall nee Olive N. Cooper, Acton native born 1908, died May 3 in Toronto Women’s College hospital after seven weeks ill. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs. Fred Dobson of Woodbridge, son Roddy McDougall of Woodbridge, mother Mrs. Williams Cooper, brother Gordon Cooper of Acton, two grandchildren. predeceased by brother Earl. Married 1937 in Acton. family moved to Woodbridge 12 years ago. Funeral May 6 in Woodbridge, interment at Hillcrest cemetery.
A Campbellville Sunday service centers on baptisms for Debora Ann Elizabeth Lay and Deborah Ann Dent while families celebrate births and anniversaries. The report notes choir performances by Bill Robertson and Angela Firelighting, ongoing group activities, and community events at Brookville Hall and Timanins with several baptisms, birthdays, and family congratulations.
The May meeting of the Woman's Association of Ebenezer United Church Nassagawevi focused on Africa with a reading film and Africa program. Notable participants included Mrs Mothanson president Mrs M Hayward Dr Schweitzer and the Africa education show Alvica Goes To School with demonstrations of Abrivan games and an African choir.
An executive slate is chosen for Decoration Day duties in Avion with Co Deighton leading the continuity and Mrs AL Onn serving as secretary. Misys R. Clathe named Heasuren, with a forthcoming meeting set for a later Liter date at Barview Cemetery.
An early morning crash on Mill Street left two vehicles damaged. An eastbound car hit a parked light delivery truck owned by Wyllie of Georgetown, forcing the car into another vehicle owned by Titus of Acton. Estimated total damage about $500. Investigating officers Constables M. Karness and Bo Kessler of the local OPP detachment reported.
Mr Carlos Rocher announces Avelina Eileen Rocher engagement to Allan Thomas Bailey son of Mr and Mrs Jack Bailey of Georgetown The couple plan a May 28 1960 wedding at Wem Also announced is the engagement of Margaret Dianne to Donald Calvin Blacklock son of Mr and Mrs Gordon Blacklock of Campbellville The ceremony will be at Ebenezer United Church Campbellville on Saturday June 4.
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