Doris Spence and Lawrence Wylie Wed in Rockwood Church
Doris Marie Spence of Milton and Lawrence Alexander Wylie of Guelph wed at Rockwood United Church on August 31. Rev Peder Tucker officiated with Richard Lewis of Rockwood leading a song and Wedding Prayer. The bride wore ivory peau de soie with lace bodice and carried yellow and white roses. maid of honor Marion Bayne and bridesmaids wore yellow gowns. Best man was Larry Spence. ushers David Waddell and Craig Wylie. Guests traveled from British Columbia and Ontario. couple to reside in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood United Church
Doris Marie Spence
Milton
Lawrence Alexander Wylie
Guelph
Kenneth Spence
R.R. 3
Lee Wylie
Nanaimo
Peder Tucker
Richard Lewis
Rockwood
Marridge
Per Gither
Marion Bayge
Donna Spence
Larry Spence
David
Waddel
Craig Wylie
B.C
Rockwood Town Hall
Northen
Ontario
Guelphoo
British Columbia
Lowville
Orangeville
Kitchener
Galt
Merle Gundy
Millgrove
Marion Bayne
Mya
Frank Rolfe
Aberfoyle
S.S. & Community
Eramosa
Doris
Larry
Merle Gunby
Griffin Anniversary Celebration at Erin Couple Marks 59 Years
Mr and Mrs Arthur Griffin of Erin celebrated their fifty ninth wedding anniversary with a family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs William Thompson in Acton on Sunday September 29. Sixteen shared a turkey dinner and a three tiered wedding cake trimmed in yellow roses. Attendants from the 59 year ago wedding were present including Mrs R L Davidson and Carman Griffin, with S E Griffin also present. Libbie McKinnon could not attend due to being in a nursing home in Ottawa. The dinner date was moved to accommodate Carman Griffin and his family’s return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thompson
Acton
Arthur Griffin
Erin
R. L. Davidson
R.R
Carman Griffin
Miskawaka
Ind
S. E. Griffin
Libbie McKinnon
Ottawa
Zenith Armstrong
Acton Fair
Donna Barry
Joanne Laverty
Rockwood
Zenith
Marilyn Kane
Gord Field
Henry Stanley
Watson's Music
Symon Howe
Hintons Gonton’s Howe
Rachlin’s. Denny's Insurance
Johnson Real Estate
Canadian Tire
Fatvie Contea
Watson's Restaurant
Dills
Benton's Shoes
Cameo Shoppe
Acton Pharvacy
Nielsen's Clothing
Acton Home Furnishings
Morres Pharmacy
Beardmore & Co
Acton Bow Mfg
Red & White
Finance Co
ALP
Green Main St
Russ Ms. Beauty Salon
Mibury
George McPhail Jr
Lakeview Discount Centre
Thompson Motors
Hotchen's Bakery
Acton Jersey Dairy
Imperial Oil
Jerry Skirrow
Gay Cartage Ltd
Blue Springs Nurseries
Caroline Nurseries
Harry Murray
Jena Mann
Jula Sinclair
Jula Sinclair and Mr
Mrs. Ball
Christening of Lisa Christine Held at Mimosa United Church
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Swackhamer attended the christening of granddaughter Lisa Christine at Mimosa United Church on Sunday September 29. Lisa wore a christening robe made by her great-grandfather and worn previously by her great-uncle and later by her father. Three great-grandmothers attended the service, Mrs. E. Davies, Mrs. Elizabeth Stauffer, and Mrs. Nettie Wheeler, with family gathering at the Swackhamers’ Everton home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Swackhamer
Lisa Christine
Mimosa United Church
James Swackhamer
Everton
Lisa
Mr. E. Davies
E. Davies
Acton
Elizabeth Stauffer
Hillsburg
Nettie Wheeler
Orton
Dainty Thimblers form Greenock 4-H needlecraft club
The Greenock Dainty Thimblers 4-H needlecraft group held its first meeting at Mrs. Ralph Sinclair’s home on Monday September 23 with nine girls present. Officers were appointed including Helen Johnston as president and Marjorie Johnston as vice president. Leah Leslie was chosen as the club name. Mrs Viietstra outlined embroidery types and patterns for a Learning Studies project suitable for various creations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock
Ralph Sinclair
Iz Helen Johnston
Marjorie Johnston
Tracy Viietstra
Marisa Gates
Leah Leslie
Sinclair
Maplesden Named General Manager at CIBA Animal Health Division
Dr. Douglas C. Maplesden of South Branch Road Branchburg New Jersey has been appointed general manager of CIBA Corporation Animal Health Division. He joined CIBA in 1963 as director of animal health research and was executive director since January. Previously he was vice-president of technical services at Stevenson Turner and Boyce Ltd Guelph and professor of Veterinary medicine at Ontario Veterinary College. He was born in Sandhurst England and earned degrees at Toronto and Cornell. He belongs to multiple veterinary and scientific associations.
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Douglas C. Maplesden
South Branch Road
Branchburg
New Jersey
Ciba Corporation
Charles Cutts
Maplesden
CIBA
Stevenson Turner and Boyce Ltd
Guelph
Ontario Veterinary College
Appoint organizers in bond campaign in Halton Peel counties
W. G. Phippen and John E. Sharpe of Toronto were named organizers for the 1968 Canada Savings Bonds payroll savings campaign in Halton and Peel counties. The north and south sections are led by Phippen and Sharpe respectively with Ormsby A. Doherty as Golden Horseshoe supervisor. The regional area covers Brant Welland Lincoln Haldimand Halton Peel Etobicoke Lakeshore and Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Phippen
John E. Sharpe
Toronto
Canada Savings Bonds
Halton
Peel
Port Credit
Oakville
Acton
Milton
Phippen
Mr. Sharpe
CSB
Golden Horseshoe
Ormsby A. Doherty
Brant
Welland
Lincoln
Haldimand
Etobicoke Township
Lakeshore
Hamilton
Weekend visits feature Bell and Rivers guests
Free Press notes Mrs. W. T. A. Bell of Toronto visited with her mother Mrs. R. M. MacDonald over the weekend. Miss Adele Rivers of Burlington was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Long and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. A. Bell
Toronto
R. M. MacDonald
Adele Rivers
Burlington
Alfred Long
Personal notices of visits and bonds sale detailed
Mr and Mrs G Silcock Burwash return from visits to town and hospital. Mrs Mervin Yabsley Ottawa spends week with agents Mr and Mrs W M McLeod. illness forces return from Western Provinces. Mr George Day and Eleanor of London visit Mr and Mrs C L Rognvaldson, they served together in England in 1945. Swackhamer family hosts birthday gathering for Mrs Davies with relatives from Guelph Toronto Acton and Everton. Bonds: 1968 series available Oct 7 to Nov 15 at par. In 1967, 232 400 Ontario employees bought Canada Savings Bonds totaling over 95 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Yabsley
Ottawa
W. M McLeod
George Day
Eleanor
London
Ontario
C. L. Rognvaldson
Mr. Day
Mr. Rognvaldson
R.cla.f
England
Canada Savings
Open house at Hornby workshop for HOPE program
The North Halton Association for the Mentally Retarded hosts an open house at Hornby’s HOPE workshop on Oct 9 from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Trainees learn crafts and industrial tasks under Har Isham to prepare for jobs in industry. public and official support hoped for a large turnout. The minor sports fund-raising dance at the Legion Saturday was well attended.
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the Legion
New study books introduced at Presbyterial fall rally
The Brampton Presbyterial fall rally at Tweedsmuir Memorial Presbyterian Church Orangeville on September 25 drew about 100 ladies from member churches. Lois Powsie introduced study books New Forms of Mission The Koreans in Japan and Getting In on the Acts to guide youth outreach and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brampton
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Acton Free Press
Doris Spence
Lawrence Wylie
Rockwood Church
Mrs. A. Griffin
Milton Motor Sales
Dr. Maplesden
Free Press
Arthur SC
Swackhamer
Ronald Davies
Edward and
Paul
Mrs
Bob
Armstrong
Acton Fall Fair
Sree Brees
Omeni Taal
Vicky
Bristow
Tracy
Joyce Carpenter
Tyler
Judy Scayne
Braeside Farms
BELL
Record Business
Music Books
Wayne's Harmony Records
Martin St
J. L. Young
Corr
Terra Cotta
J. Robarts
Legislative Assembly
Bars
Hi. Berney
Caledon East
J. Murray
Mr. Murray
Claude
Murray
India
Bhit Field
Mbsi
Bhil
Murray Sahib
Richardson’s
TV & AppliAnces
Milyon
Acton Fair Board and Parade Committee
Sunoco
Fection
Boy Scouts
Brownies
Acton Minor
Acton High School
Bedrock TV Sales Service
Shaynes Dance Band
Russell Murray
Parade
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