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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1956
Page
5
Acton Juniors began skating drills under Fred Kentmer in Milton with 14 boys, aiming to expand next weekend. Ice time scarcity and funding limits hamper practice as donors and local hockey fans seek support to grow the club.
The North Halton High School District Board reported that all approvals except the Municipal Board were received for a Georgetown High School addition. They passed monthly accounts of 21,573.06 and referred Acton and Georgetown inspectors’ reports to the management committee. Trustee Coon was authorized to arrange YMCA gym use for three months.
Ann Ice Fobes and George William Bell exchanged wedding bands in a candle lit Acton United church ceremony last Saturday. The couple will reside in Kitchener where they run a dance studio. Attendants include Miss Belle Anderson and John Connelly. Guests came from Toronto Waterford Guelph St Catharines London Edmonton and Acton.
At the Legion auditorium the Acton Chamber of Commerce called on local residents for suggestions to improve and beautify Acton. A membership committee was formed with Roy Goodwin as chair and John Gay Tom Cook and Ken Halford as members. George W. Allen is planned as a guest speaker to discuss promotion of the individual.
The Acton Citizens' Band held its annual meeting in the band hall on Wednesday evening. Lorne Wieck was elected president with Charles Mason as vice president Julian Zajac treasurer Elmer Smith secretary and Joe Seelan and Ray Agnew named to the band committee Ed Footitt named honorary president and Bing Ramsden continuing as past president. Special tributes honored Charlie Mason for 60 years service George Smith for over 50 years and Rudolph Spielvogel for over 40 years.
The Y.M.C.A. opened a weekly waltz lesson for teenagers on Tuesday led by Mrs. A G Wensley. About 10 boys and 10 girls enrolled, with classes continuing each Tuesday until March and membership limited to current participants. Parcels to overseas are being mailed daily with many sent to Europe.
A merry party of Scottish dance enthusiasts met in Acton Parish Hall. Mrs Buckner welcomed guests from Guelph Georgetown and Acton as the Eightsome Bee led the program with Petronella Gay Gordons and Scottish steps. Mrs Robertson aided piano and lessons. Expenses are limited and more members are expected next Friday. A St Andrew's Day celebration is planned with Scottish songs and dances and at least one more figure to learn. Ladies are asked to bring two Scottish lunches, coffee will be provided.
Engagements show Mary Denise Coles to L A C Terrence Bottomley of Bradford and Jacqueline Agnes Chew to Andrew O Nolan of Glendalough Ireland. Both marriages planned for Saturday December 29 at St Josephs Church with times 10 30 and 9 00 respectively.
Personal notes record visits by Miss Esther Caddick from San Diego and others to Acton and area. Several anniversaries and christenings are noted, including a 65th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs Lindsay. A Free Press reader column links to a former staffer and Ellaett Lake meeting, with social gatherings and church updates among residents.
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