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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1967
Page
15
Miss Jean Little of Guelph was guest speaker for Lakeside chapter IODE. Two of her books were presented for Acton Centennial Library, autographed for Mrs. Isabel Watson. She spoke of writing, reading, and how books shaped her view, amid notes of gifts and thanks.
The Knox Church Ladies Aid met Tuesday with president Mrs Wm McIntyre presiding. Plans discussed include a November smorgasbord dinner, October wedding catering, Hillsburgh Church invitation, and fall Thank Offering with Lt Col Tix Rev John M Anderson as guest speaker.
The Hydro Commission ordered 1600 folders outlining the benefits of electric heating to be given to every home by the meter reader. They also reinvested 40000 in term deposit receipts and reported new flashers on all four trucks to warn when at the side during repairs. Superintendent Mason appeared awry while Mayor Duby attended the council meeting alongside other members.
The Baptist Mission Circle hosted Mrs. Margaret Cserepka, former Bolivia missionary, as speaker for the fall Thankoffering at the Free Press church. The Cserepkas, who fled Hungary and settled in Canada, shared slides of their Bolivian medical and pastoral work and reflected on faith guiding their path. Kathy and Barney Cserepka sang, and a lunch followed with attendees from Hillsburgh, Georgetown, and local churches.
The Esquesing branch of the Federation of Women Teachers Associations of Ontario held its first meeting of the new school year on September 28 at Park School Georgetown. Attendees from Acton Georgetown and Esquesing Township welcomed new teachers and discussed federation support. Mrs Vera Macdonald opened the session, minutes were read by Mrs Mikee Armstrong, Eva Presswood reported on the annual meeting, refreshments were provided by Anne Rudy, and the next dinner meeting is planned for late November.
Community appeal for a Brown Owl to lead the Acton Brownie Pack continues as a volunteer steps forward but declines the role. Without a leader the pack may close. work with children is described as fun and rewarding. Mrs Lowrie has departed town but found a new leader for her Second Guide company and winter programs begin soon. both groups need extra help, and Acton Guilding may resume rolling if a commissioner is found.
Last Friday evening the 4 H Club Greenock Lambsey Damsels held their first meeting at Miss E Pearen's home led by Mrs J McCulloch and Miss Elva Pearen Officers elected president Marian Gates vice president Marjorie Johnston sec treasurer Norma Leslie publicity convener Barbara Gates The pamphlet Working with Wool was given and a wool fibre discussion led by Mrs McCulloch Seven characteristics of wool noted including softness warmth light weight and shrinkage Miss Pearen tested fabric pieces by burning Wool does not burn but gives an objectionable odor A lunch followed hosted by Miss Pearen
Gail Colleen Thomas and William John Currie wed in a double ring ceremony at Knox Presbyterian Church Milton. Attendants wore powder blue gowns, guests from multiple Ontario communities attended a reception at Union Hall, and the couple planned a Banff honeymoon before settling in Milton.
A neighborhood miscellaneous shower was hosted at the bride’s home on July 35. Bridesmaids hosted a personal shower at Mrs Paul Job’s home on July 86. Streetsville School staff presented the bride with a white rug as a keepsake.
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