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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 01, 1956

Page

3

Couple wed after honeymoon in Mexico

Dorothy Violet McDonald daughter of Alex McDonald Crewson's Corners married FQ. Keith Blair Scott son of Edgar Scott Georgetown officiated by Rev Garfield Henry Rees. The ceremony at Guelph United Church featured three quarter length organza dress, rhinestones and yellow mums. Honeymoon in Mexico then to reside in Winnipeg.

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 Green Rooster McDonald E. Scott Mexico

Surprise Farewell Party For Mr and Mrs Johnson

A surprise farewell party at Churchill area on Tuesday night October 23 honored Mr and Mrs Richard Johnson who sold The Five Acres and moved to Toronto with son Roy. First prize vase went to the couple, lunch followed, and neighbors welcomed new residents Mr and Mrs Tony Van Toll.

Charles Binnie Richard Johnson Progressive Eachre Johnson Five Acres Toronto Roy Johnson Tony van Toll Harry Ware Jack Peart Carl Meadows KK. Simpson Pontine Mich Pau Jollife Richard Harris J. J. Hill Stewart S. Royce

Dave Gray Elected President Of Bowlers at Supper Meeting

Over 40 members of Rockwood Lawn Bowling club and wives met for a pot luck supper hosted by executive president Ross Gordon. Dave Gray was elected president for the next year, with Bob Vincent as vice president and a new officers slate approved. The club voted to withdraw from the provincial organization and discussed allotments of bowls and committee positions. Rev J Dilts led the officer election and a social hour followed.

Rockwood Lawn Bowling Club Greens Hdy Hdy Members On the Executive. Rev. J. Dilts Ross Gordon Dave Gray Bob Vincent George Day Jack McLean Georgina Kelso Albert Maltby Tom Hutchinson Alvin Root Intercounty League Frank Kelso

Farm Forum Opens Fall Series at Lagny Dufferin Home

Ligny Dufferin community reports the fall farm forum series began Monday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Chester Service. The note extends deepest sympathy to families of recently lost loved ones and mentions visits by locals including Harry Fatt and Leela Davis.

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

Memorial Hall fund boosted by euchre event at Ginby's

A Saturday euchre night at the Ginby's raised nearly $20 for the Memorial Hall project. High prizes went to Charles Meredith in a draw with Glen Scotts and to Mrs. Jack Crawford. Low scores went to Fred Brooks and Mrs. A. Co. Patterson. The Howes of Toronto visited the Sc Foster’s, Mr. and Mrs. Leferink’s family visited Fruitland, and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. David McVey who wed recently. Mrs. Smethurst is recovering well. Miss Ivens spent the weekend with Brantford relatives.

Churchill United Church J. Bennet Carlisle Zion Alan Neelon Churchill Church Orillia Emmanuel College Toronto Burd Pamela Joanne Bard Albert Brooks Acton Ginby's Charles Meredith Glen’ Scotts Jack Crawford Fred ‘Brooks A. Co. ‘Patterson David McVey David Smethurst Ivens Brantford

Farm Union meeting and parity prices discussed in Guelph area

Sunday night meeting chaired by Mrs Cotton featured a devotional and solo performances. Toronto guest Mrs Blacklock spoke on parity prices. regional delegates attended dances and a three day convention. Local 138 elected officers. next meeting set for Blue Mountain school. extension service speaker Mrs Hamilton emphasized prevention and bandaging techniques.

Cotton Warne Miss Hills Bud Anderson Turner Bonnie Cotton Marjorie Gibson Dean Law Elwood Snow Blacklock The Vocational Bible School of Toronto Farm Union Guelph Robert McCubbin Schulz Peacock School Lloyd Marshall Frank Smith Robert McEnery Ernie McEnery Lloyd Swindsiehurst Blue Mountain School

Bannockburn WI Hosts First Euchre Night

Bannockburn Women's Institute held its first euchre of the season on Saturday October 27 at Bannockburn school. Eight tables played with prizes awarded to Mrs. R. L. Davidson and Mrs. Howard Switzer in the Indies event, and to Mr. Herb Allan and William McDonald in the men's event. Sandwiches and coffee closed a friendly evening.

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

Sacred Program In Local Church Ospringe

The Ladies' Aid of the local Presbyterian church hosted a sacred program on Sunday evening with Rev. Forsyth of Toronto chairing and delivering a short address. A varied lineup included Erin Ladies' Trio and Ospringe Quartette among others, plus a junior choir with Mrs GG Santes at the piano.

Presbyterian Church Rev. Forsyth Toronto Erin McGill C. Justice Mes. Lougheed Wm. Black Keith Rockwood Forsyth Sandra McEwan Norman McKenzie Gordon Aitken Ward Bruce Ospringe Quartette Zorra Kiooster Joan John Sherlock Aitken GG. Santes

Everton Elmer Jackson Soloist at Church Service

Toronto tenor Elmer Jackson sang two solos The Stranger of Galilee and The Prayer Perfect at the Church of Christ Disciples Sunday morning service. Nearby visitors included Ted Jestin Patsy Nancy Milne Rockwood and Milne family.Harvey Jestin Robert MacCutcheon Diane Kitchener and Mervin Aitken Terry. Warvey Stewart Bonnie Guelph and Charlie Fountain family also noted among guests.

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

Campbellville Women Plan 60th Institute Anniversary

Mrs Sid Hartley hosted the October Camp ballville Women's Institute meeting with Mrs James Wallace presiding. Members shared dishes, plans were made for an extension course on Household Linens, and a November 7 meeting at Hallow Manor was arranged. The group discussed district and area events, renewal of officers, and preparations for an Ontario championship hardball honor. A farewell event for Mr and Mrs Jobin Howard followed, with dances and gifts.

Sid Hartley Campbellville W.1 James Wallace Mary Stewart Jack Wheelihan Reginald Ayglid Roy Parker Sunshine School Milton Halton Women's Institute Campbell Agnew Willam Buck Guelph Ontario Ceylon Goon the Hallow Manor William Buck

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