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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 18, 1961

Page

3

Local social notes include visits and family events

The report lists residents and visitors in Acton and surrounding areas, including Bert Mowatik returning from Toronto General Hospital, G W McKenzie at a Y's Men’s conference in Orillia, Mrs Les Haladay recovering in Toronto General, and multiple weekend gatherings, Mother's Day visits, and a graduation coming from Guelph.

G. W. McKenzie Orillia Les Haladay Toronto General Hospital

Hamilton Couple Wed in Wentworth Baptist Church

The Rev James Taylor officiated at the wedding of Dorothy Elizabeth Reid and Samuel Massey Hall in Wentworth Baptist Church Hamilton. The couple will live in San Jose California after a reception at the Sunilas School hall.

Hamilton California James Taylor Wentworth Baptist Church Dorothy Elizabeth Reid Samuel Massey Hall Joseph N. Reid Houghton Avenue South Acton James R. Hall Glenholme Avenue Glen Campbell Boner David Lowry Norman Beatty Jeanann Orchid David Hamilton Brant ‘Yard Bernice Anderson Waterdown Ronald J. Baker Sunilas United States San Jose Charles Landsborough Robert

Everton District News Guests Gather Sunday

Mr William Cutting of Hamilton visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Elova Cutting Raymond and Marie Aro and Mrs Harvey Jestin with Mrs Evin McCuen Guelph Sunday visitors with Mrs W TH Bortep and M and Mrs Hares Hovtop Elizabeth and Niamey with Mia and Mrs Bert Palgraman Guelph Mr and Mrs Clarence Hortop Rockwood Mero and Mrs Ted Justin Patsy and Nancy with Mrs A L Winters Near Orangeville Mr and Mrs Dan Hindley Hillsburg Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs Roy Hindley ME o Tramitton Miro and Mes HE Blancock Terma Cota Mir id Mes Hill Alexander Guelph and Mr and Mas All Couling

District News William Cutting Hamilton Elova Cutting Raymond Marie Aro Harvey Jestin Evin McCuen Guelph W. TH. Bortep Hares Hovtop Elizabeth Niamey Mia Bert Palgraman Clarence Hortop Rockwood Mero Ted Justin Patsy Nancy Ail Winters Orangeville Dan Hindley

Girl Guide Patrol Takes Leads In Community Centre Drive

After opening, the company dismissed to patrol corners to receive the mov evo donated to the Community Centre. Joan Ramsden Janet Rognvaldsom and Hilvig Mars Gris led the second class girls on a merry trail following chase while others studied tests or stitched banners.

Ceantre Joan Ramsden Janet Rognvaldsom Ji Hlvest Ging Mars Grischow

Rockwood Church Notes and Community Events Highlight Season

Church services and community activities across Rockwood and surrounding towns, including a May 14 children service at the Presbyterian Church led by Mr. John Re appert, a milk route change, and multiple visits by residents to events in Toronto Guelph and Acton. Bus trip plans, wrestling events, hospital news, and parish repairs are also noted.

Presbyterian Church John Everton Abe St. John's Church Sage Rockwood Dairy Acton Chester Meek Richard Harris Toronto Queen Elmabeth CNE Promid Bevenet Camerun CL G. Harris Dixie Toach Rockwood Rock-A-Long Women's Institute Dale Garegat Brampton Christie Biscuit Win Ritchie Maple Leaf Gardens Billy Wattson Gorgeous George Bolt Galton Ape Club Guelph YWCA Guelph van George Bay Will Boop Guelott General Hospital

W A Meeting Highlights News Visitors and Local Guests

Mrs Leslie Swacklamer hosted the WAL meeting on May 10 with prayers and scripture. Minutes were read and notes taken on absence of Mrs Ralph Denny. Devotions on motherhood were given. Several social visits followed including Reich wedding attendees and relatives visiting from Port Arthur and Toronto.

Leslie Swacklamer Wal Min Pharell Grifter Smith Reich Wentwworth Uaprist Hamilton Mrr Deevielson Semelay Simi Pete Lanuty Brianna Willian Elfiote Port Authur Parenets Miro Mas William Me. Donald Phere Praerids Green Ia MacArthur Toronto F. MacArthur

District Evie Service Draws Nearly 300 Masons

Nearly 300 Masons from 22 lodges gathered at Knox Presbyterian church for the District Divine Service in Wellington District. Dr A J Buchanan delivered the scripture and welcomed attendees while Worshipful Master Stan K Joe praised the year’s work. Rev A H McKenzie preached a devout sermon and the Speed Lodge Choir led hymns with Norman Elliot and George Musselle performing a duet Watchman What of the Night. A fellowship lunch followed in the church basement with more singing by the Speed Lodge choir.

Wellinbing Knox Presbyterian Church A. J. Buchanan Wellington Stan K. Joe Walker A. H. McKenzie Speed Little Norman Elliot George Musselle B.A. Hansen Speed Lodge

Parents and Friends Night Held by Acton Baptist Explorers

Acton Baptist Church Explorer group hosted Parents and Friends Night on Friday. Christine Preston opened the program, Mrs. Freuler led prayers, and the junior choir sang. The group presented poems, piano duets, and chorus numbers while Crusaders of the Pentecostal Church visited and shared songs. The evening featured a talk on Mothers of the Bible by Mrs. L Crossland and ended with tea, prayers, and a fundraising offering for chairs.

Parents and Friends Acton Baptist Church Explorer Group Christine Preston Freuler J. Rudd Linda Gordon Joan Gordon Judy Gordon Heather McGeachie Lorraine Creland Joanne Landsborought Paul Dunk Darlene McCurdy Jean Bulmer Billy Landsborough Linda Ralston Crusaders Crusaders of the Pentecostal Church Harold Reid Mrs. Rudd Keith Dunk Bernie Freuler Joanne Landsborough C. Landsborough Dank L. Crossland Guelph Salvation Army Landsborough Ex Plorers Barker Pentecostal Church

Rotary Scholarship Endorsed For Amos Mooney Rotary Fund

Rotary Club endorsed an annual Amos Mooney Rotary Scholarship for a girl entering nursing. The award provides 80 dollars per year for the course length. Trustees named are A. E. Padbury, William Pendleton, and E. L. Hansen. Winner chosen by academic standing. announcement in July and presentation at the November high school commencement.

Rotary Amos Moony A.V. Row Matton Atton Bob Gougean

Local Engagement Announcements Highlight Two June Weddings

Mrs N Silth of 12 King St Georgetown announces daughter Catherine to Kenneth Dodds son of Mr and Mrs Dodds Acton with wedding planned June 3 at St Georges Anglican Georgetown A Milbrandt of New Hamburg announces daughter Joyce Kathleen to George Cook of Galt son of Mrs Robison and Mr Cook with a June 3 ceremony at Lisbon Evangelical United Brethren Church Also noted Georgetown Club member Walter Woodburn welcomed back after illness.

Alvin Milbrandt R. Ro New Homburg Joyce Kathleen Kitchener George Herbert Cook Galt Albert Robinson BR. Roe Georgetown Tate T. HE Cook Lisbon

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