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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1968
Page
12
A humorous reminiscence by Wendy Thomson about an aging DeSoto and shared driving misadventures with Gord. The narrator describes scuffed seat covers, improvised car repairs, a DIY battery booster, and comical learning moments while detailing a handmade Christmas cake recipe and baking notes. The piece blends domestic humor with practical baking tips and quirky observations of daily life.
Eileen Smith and Garry Donald Brown wed at St Andrews Presbyterian Hillsburgh at 3 30 pm on October 26 Rev Wayne Maddock officiated The couple are named with families and local connections The reception followed in the church parlors with guests from multiple Ontario towns and relatives from Guelph Acton Erin and Hillsburgh The bridal party wore gold and emerald outfits and carried chrysanthemum bouquets The bride wore Alencon lace and perganza gown with lace train and veil. she carried a white Bible with gold tea roses and fern The couple's families and local friends attended including grandparents and siblings News notes showers and gifts are listed with local hostesses and attendees.
Lakeside Chapter 1 CCC bazaar culminated Saturday with many draws and near-sold items. Winners announced at 3 pm included Mary Roach for the money tree and Florence Wilkin for the quilt, while Eva Kirkness won a big candy box. Prizes unclaimed linger at Acton Home Furnishings.
Shirley Faye Frank, daughter of Mr and Mrs William mk Acton, wed Dough Robert Hope son of Mr and Mrs Reginald Hope in Knox Presbyterian Church Galt with Rev R A Jackson officiating. The couple will reside at 21 Francis St Galt. Police were called to remove youth from arena.
Miss Isabel Anderson presided for the November Afternoon Auxiliary, W M A of Knox Church, at Mrs. H Mainprize home. Mrs. Wm McIntyre convened the program with A M Macpherson and O Moran assisting. The study topic New Acts in Mission surveyed Presbyterian Fellowship Houses in Winnipeg Kenora and Price Albert showing how they meet community needs.
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