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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 06, 1968
Page
11
A mother recounts her daughter's eleventh birthday party filled with planning, orderly games, and cheerful chaos. The kids chased a pony, created mischief with out of place items, and produced humorous spellings. A chocolate DIPSY DOODLE CAKE and a homemade cake recipe with almond or chocolate icing closed the day on a bright note.
A wedding occurred at St Marys Church Welland on Oct 7 with Sandra Mary Della Valle and William Gordon Hestward of Rockwood uniting in marriage. Rev Greece officiated the 4 pm ceremony with music by Mrs Guzda. Bride wore French velvet with empire lines, cowl neckline, three-quarter sleeves and a short train. Attendants included sister-in-law Mars Della Valle of Windsor as matron of honor. Best man was Charles Andrew of Guelph. ushers Atlin and Peter Gorlmaker. Guests from multiple cities attended reception at Rex Fogel Welland. They plan to reside in Welland.
Mission Circle joined Baptist Women globally for the annual day of prayer at the church meeting on Monday evening. Readings and prayers centered on compassion testifying praying and giving under the theme Inasmuch as you have done it unto me. A Christmas meeting with gifts was planned for December 2.
The Anglican Church Women held a bazaar and afternoon tea in the Parish Hall on Saturday November 2 with fine weather aiding turnout. Tea service ran smoothly, a quilt door prize was won by Mrs Gwen Salter, and the event raised 406.50 dollars with more likely forthcoming.
Over 60 widows of former Walker Lodge members attended a ladies' night last Saturday at the Legion hall. More than 120 guests were present under Vic Patrick's direction, with Mrs. R. M. MacDonald the oldest attendee. Dinner was served by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the program featured music by Legion Cheraliers, Joe Petrie on accordion, guitar and mouth organ numbers by Daigle and Leachman, and two songs by John McHugh. Dancing closed the evening with Vic Patrick in charge of arrangements.
The library will host art classes this Thursday evening with an instructor available to help. The first night drew a small turnout and several beginners are joining this year. Last week's session was canceled due to Halloween.
Kathie Lynch serves as president of the Acton 4-H Homemaking Club begun October 15. The group, named Seven Little Chefs, meets weekly at members’ homes with Mrs Lynch hosting demonstrations. Menu notes from a November meeting include tomato soup and garlic bread.
Mrs Lorna Clarke returns from England and South Wales while Mr and Mrs Jack McGeachie relocate to Milton with children Heather and John as McGeachie serves as town clerk. Doreen Garrett visiting from Australis for three months after time in England, Vera Parker and family hosting. Jack and Doreen Creasey celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at John’s Elmore Drive home, guests from Rockwood and Glen Morris.
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