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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1955
Page
19
The Manor chapel hosted a Sunday service on October 2 led by Mr. Neale of Toronto. Accompanists included Mrs. M. Ford Weston Miss M. Zimmerman, with Ford performing guitar solos and a duet with Mrs. Ford. A sermon on Abounding Grace followed the music, praised by residents.
Miss Edna Margaret Pendergast and Mr. Kenneth McLain Adamson wed September 10 at St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church Toronto Gore in a nuptial Mass celebrated by Rev Father Paul Pendergast with Rev Fathers Morgan and Johnston assisting. The ceremony featured a ballerina gown, aqua crystalette maid of honor, coral bridesmaid, two flower girls, and a large local gathering. The couple will reside in Acton after a Detroit honeymoon.
Edmonton reports Roy W. Devore has compiled a history of Markerville, one of Alberta's oldest communities. The mixed farming and dairying centre was settled in 1887 by Icelandic immigrants from North Dakota and is now archived in the province.
A presentation was held at Ligny school for the teacher and his bride Mr and Mrs James Watson They received a coffee table and vase. The Milton community also notes deaths recoveries and congratulations including the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Finlay Currie and a display award for Campbellville Women’s Institute at Milton Fair.
In Salterton, a prank engagement in The Evening Bellman sparks a feud between Pearl Vambrace and Sally Bridgetower. The two face family pressure and legal threats as the mistaken notice inflames old tensions. Robertson Davies, resident of Peterborough, writes in a humorous mystery turned comedy.
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