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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1968
Page
27
A writer shares varied uses for applesauce from spareribs marinade to a dessert pudding, an applesauce date cake, and a crumb layer dessert. The piece blends family memories with practical recipes, noting baking times, temperatures, and ingredient proportions.
Coral Marie Hammond daughter of Mrs Floyd Hammond and Archie Douglas Ferrier wed at Knox Presbyterian Church in Acton on October 5. The ceremony featured gold bronze daisies mums and large yellow bronze flowers with golden tea oats decor, honoring both families.
The Acton Women’s Institute in the library heard members recall World War I and World War II battles during a meeting on Wednesday November 4. Miss Nora Kenney noted her presence at the unveiling of the Ypres memorial in London. The Institute party met Friday November 8 at the Manor with 50 cents per member.
The Lakeside LO.DE chapter screened home decorating and music films Tuesday night. Plans were made for the Nov 23 Christmas bazaar. Archibald Fervier officiated a double ring wedding for the couple, with Rev Andrew McKenzie presiding and a full ceremony featuring organist Ted Wansen and hymns. The bride wore winter white satin with lace and train. attendants included Elizabeth Jane Kociak in yellow chiffon. The groom wore a talisman rose. best man was Dan Kociak. ushers were Raymond and Charles Ferrier. A reception followed at New Stewart Hall, with guests from Guelph, London, Springfield, Paris, Welland, and beyond. The couple will reside in Acton after a Niagara Falls honeymoon. many gifts and showers preceded the wedding.
Sandra Fletcher and Eric Thiessen wed on November 2 at Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle in Acton. Rev S M Thoman officiated. Bride daughter of Mr and Mrs S Fletcher of Acton, groom son of Mrs Martha Thiessen of Sule Ontario. Guests from multiple towns attended. Reception at Knox Presbyterian Church followed by honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls. The couple reside at 53 Willow Street Acton.
An annual pre Christmas fundraising canvass continues this week as district volunteers call doors to gather donations for the Salvation Army. Multiple callers traverse neighborhoods aiming to boost support before the holiday season.
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