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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 01, 1956

Page

11

Winnipeg couple to settle after Mexico honeymoon wedding

Dorothy Violet McDonald and Keith Blair Scott wed at Guelph Norfolk St United Church with a large wedding party. The bride wore silk organza and rhinestones, the couple plans to live in Winnipeg after a Mexico honeymoon.

Winnipeg Keith Blair Scott Norfolk Street United Church Guelph Dorothy Violet McDonald Alex McDonald Crewson’s Corners Edgar Scott Georgetown Norfolk St United Church Harveys Barker Dorothy Scott Margaret Rose McDonald C. Arthur Tobey Gerald Rogers Scott Toronto Douglas McDonald Earl Raymond Walters Green Rooster Mexico

Surprise Farewell Party For R Johnsons At Five Acres

Mr and Mrs Charles Binnie hosted a surprise farewell for Mr and Mrs Richard Johnson on Tuesday night October 23 at Progressive eachre. First prize vase went to the Johnsons. lunch followed. The Johnsons sold The Five Acres and now live in Toronto with their son Roy. New neighbours Mr and Mrs Tony Van Toll welcomed in Churchill United church members enjoyed a sermon by J Bennet from Carlisle. Alan Neelon attended Emmanuel College events in Toronto. Several visitors from Toronto Acton Hamilton and Orillia joined family and friends over the weekend.

Charles Binnie Richard Johnson Progressive Eachre Johnson Five Acres Toronto Roy Johnson Tony van Toll Churchill United Church J. Bennet Carlisle Zion Alan Neelon Churchill Church Orillia Emmanuel College Burd Pamela Joanne Bard Albert Brooks Acton

Dave Gray Elected President Of Bowlers At Supper Meeting

Over 40 members of Rockwood Lawn Bowling Club and their wives attended a pot luck supper hosted by acting president Ross Gordon. Bob Vincent received the John Henderson Trophy for 1956, and the club voted to withdraw from the provincial organization. The executive for next year includes Dave Gray as president and two women as members, with Rev. J. Dilts leading officer elections and a social session at the Presbyterian church following a film. Local visitors from Pontine, Michigan toured the town and its historic sites.

Rockwood Lawn Bowling Club Greens Ross Gordon Dave Gray Bob Vincent George Day Jack McLean Georgina Kelso Albert Maltby Tom Hutchinson Alvin Root Intercounty League Frank Kelso

Farm Forum Begins Fall Series Monday in Lagny

Lagny farm forum opened its fall series on Monday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Chester Service. Deepest sympathy goes to the Chayfadge and Hardy families for recent losses. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Harry Fatt of Ac ton and Miss Barbara Brown of Toronto. Cliff Brown is recovering at home after a recent illness, with the Zimmerman family in Dundas. Mrs A McKenzie remains ill in Milton Private hospital. Floats of Toronto visitors included Mrs Flintoff and Mr and Mrs J Cairns and children.

Farm Forum Lagny Farm Forum Chester Service C. Chayfadge Hardy Harry Fatt Acton C. E. Davenport Barbara Brown Toronto Leela Davis Cliff Brown Mel Zimmerman Dundas A. McKenzie Milton Flintoff J. Cairns

Euchre night raises funds for Memorial Hall project at Ginby’s

A Saturday euchre event at Ginby’s realized nearly $20 for the Memorial Hall project. Charles Meredith won high prize in a draw over Glen Scott. Mrs. Jack Crawford also won. Low scores went to Fred Brooks and Mrs. A. Co. Patterson. The Howes of Toronto visited the Fossters. Mr. and Mrs. Seferink visited Fruitland. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. David McVey on their marriage last week. David attended SSO and is well known locally. Mrs. Smethurst is improving after illness. Miss Ivens spent the weekend with relatives in Brantford.

Ginby's Charles Meredith Glen’ Scott Jack Crawford Fred ‘Brooks A. Co. ‘Patterson David McVey David Smethurst Ivens Brantford Ivan McLeod St David's Presbyterian Church Women's Institute St David's Nanaagawesit Daehad Wned Mra Stoythe Rutherford Aldewahiot

Farm Union meeting and parity price talk across regions

SALLINAPAD E' Snow Head Of Farm Union The WMS. Sunday night meeting opened with hymn and prayer led by Mrs Cotton. Guest speaker Mrs Blacklock from Toronto spoke on parity prices. Local 238 elected new officers at Peacock school. W L Extension Service featured An Ounce of Prevention with bandaging and respiration lessons. Mrs Dampier improving after illness.

Cotton Warne Miss Hills Bud Anderson Turner Bonnie Cotton Marjorie Gibson Pame Dean Law Elwood Snow Blacklock The Vocational Bible School of Toronto Farm Union Peacock School Lloyd Marshall Frank Smith Robert McEnery Ernie McEnery Lloyd Swindsiehurst Blue Mountain School W.L Archie McEnery Miss Hamilton Toronto

Bannockburn WI Hosts First Euchre Night

Bannockburn Women's Institute held its first euchre of the season on Saturday in Bannockburn school. Eight tables were active from 8:30 PM. Damen first prize went to Mrs. R. L. Davidson, runner up Mrs. Howard Switzer. Men’s top prize went to Mr. Herb Allan, second to Wm. McDonald. Sandwiches and coffee concluded a friendly evening.

Bannockburn Women's Institute Bannockburn School Euchre R. L. Davidson Mra Howard Switver Herb Allan Wm. McDonald

Sacred program and community notices from Ospringe church event

The Ladies Aid of the local Presbyterian church hosted a sacred program with Rev Forsyth of Toronto chairing and delivering a short address. A varied lineup included Erin Ladies Trio and many local performers. Also noted were a 4-H club meeting at Mrs Bo Fisher’s home and plans for Ospringe Orchids at the next gathering.

Presbyterian Church Forsyth Toronto Erin McGill C. Justice Lougheed Wm. Black Keith Rockwood Sandra McEwan Norman McKenzie Gordon Aitken Ward Bruce Ospringe Zorra Kiooster Joan John Sherlock Aitken GG. Santes Bo Fisher Shirley Awrey M EL Glasvett Wellington County Health Usath

Everton Elmer Jackson Guest Soloist at Church Service

Mr Elmer Jackson of Toronto sang two solos The Stranger of Galilee and The Prayer Perfect at the Sunday morning Church of Christ Disciples service. Visiting Sunday evening were Mr and Mrs Ted Jestin Patsy and Nancy with Milne family from Rockwood and others from Kitchener and Guelph.

Elmer Jackson Toronto Church of Christ Disciples Galilee Ted Jestin Patsy Nancy Marx Ianes Milne Rockwood Harvey Jestin Bobby Robert McCutcheon Diane Kitchener Mervin Aitken Terry Evangelical United Brethren Church Warvey Stewart Bonnie Guelph Charlie Fountain

Campbellville Women Meet Plans Linen Extension Course

Campbellville Women’s Institute held an October gathering with Mrs Sid Hartley hosting and Mrs James Wallace presiding. Members shared a poem and the roll call named favorite family dishes while reports covered treasurer’s finances and district events, plus plans for a November meeting at Hallow Manor and the 60th anniversary of the Halton Women’s Institute.

Sid Hartley Campbellville W.1 James” Wallace Mary Stewart Jack Wheelihan Reginald Ayglid Roy Parker Sunshine School Milton Halton Campbell Agnew Willam Buck James Wallace Guelph Ontario Associated Country Women of the World Ceylongoon Hallow Manor William Buck Kilbride Wallace

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