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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 11, 1956

Page

12

Halton Teachers Elect Officers At Friday Convention

The Halton Teachers Institute held its annual convention at Lawrie Smith Hall Burlington with Elmer Smith of Acton presiding. Rev L Hultgren led devotional exercises and officers for the coming year were elected including Mrs June Evans as president and L L Skuce as public school inspector. About 15 county teachers missed the meeting joining a New York weekend tour with Wellington Waterloo and Dufferin counties.

Halton Teachers’ Institute Lawrie Smith Fpr Burlington Elmer Smith Acton L. Hultgren Burlington Baptist Church R. N. Dobeon Nalson Bvant L. L .Skuce Halton R. HO Brayford Mamatan Teachers’ College M. M. Archeson Buchington Trinity United Church Joseph Connell Kitchener - Waterloo Ymca June Evans Georgetown D. E. Smith Frank Connelly Trafalgar Miss. M. S. Gemmell Milton Fred W Brown Oakville Esquesing R. McKeown Nuassagaweya F. J. Parsons Traf Welington Waterloo Dufferin New York City

Vows Said In City Church

A double ring wedding at St John’s chapel Toronto united Betty May Lambert and Russall Arbic on October 6. The couple will live in Toronto after the ceremony attended by family from Acton Hamilton Milton and Toronto with attendants Wayne Arbie and Ron Gillespie.

St John's Chapel Toronto Betty-May Lambert Russall W . Arbic Earl Lambert Acton H. Arbic F. Wallery Ron Gillespie Wayne Arbie Lorne Arbie

Horticulture Talk Reports Autumn Meeting

The October meeting of the Duke of Devonshire chapter of the 1CCE was hosted by Mrs. Lorne Youngblut. Prof Weall of Ontario Agricultural College gave an illustrated lecture on horticulture after the business session. Mrs Bert Mowatably thanked him. Lunch was served by several hostesses including Mrs. Harry Holmes and Mrs. William McLeod.

Duke of Devonshire 1.C.C.E Lorne Youngblut Weall Ontario Agricultural College Bert Harry Holmes William McLeod Hamilton

Cgt Ems October Meeting Opens With Crafts And Song

On October 8 the CGT meeting opened with crafts and envelope work. Mrs. Davidson read scripture and the collection was taken. The business portion began with roll call for 14 girls. Betty Lemon led a sing song before the meeting closed with taps.

C.G Crafts

Council Highlights Action on Drainage and Streets

Acton council reviewed drainage works along Faary Lake bank and Lakeview streets, discussed a temporary gas line, and heard a paving contractor release request. Test drilling for water was announced, land sale approved, and subdivision plans for Ward One advanced. Traffic, parking, and garbage issues plus a fire brigade commendation were noted. Thanksgiving services were held across churches.

United Stuburban Gas Co Ltd Abe Miacha Street Mrder Raveer Construction Co Ltd Trafalgar Hall United Suburban Gas Co South Halton Acton North Halton Milton Counecilor Lo Brunelle Ro Vo Anderson Lake Ie Hewis W. C McGeachie Cook North Sidewal Tyler G. Barbeau Mill Street Counql Fire Brigade

Hespeler Church Wedding Noted Local Event

Isobel Jorgce Clemens and Ceorge Withiam Murray McBain wed at The Hespeler United church on September 29 with Rev JOM Butler officiating. The bride wore ice blue lace and net with pastel blue bouquet. wedding party included matron of honor Mrs. Charles Whittaker and bridesmaids Miss Velma Clemens and Miss Heather McBain. Best man Jack McBain and ushers Lloyd Clements and Charles Whittaker. Reception at Barber's Beach banquet hall with families in dior blue and pale blue brocade attire. The couple will reside at 20 Hopeton St., Galt.

Jom Butler Aleich Charles Whittaker Galt Velma Clemens Hespeler Heather McBain Guelph Jack McBain

C W L Euchre Night at St Joseph’s Parish Hall

Prizes awarded at the C W L Euchre event held last Saturday in St Joseph’s Parish Hall. Men’s first prize went to A White and second to Mrs Harold Sunter. Ladies’ first prize claimed by Mrs Osbourne with second prize to Mrs McCristall. Low prize awarded to Reno Braida.

C.W.L. Euchre St Joseph's Parish Hall A. White Harold Sunter Osbourne McCristall Reno Braida

Eight Night School Classes Plan Expanded Offerings

Night school at the high school will offer eight courses including air painting, sewing and clothing, upholstery, copper tooling, weaving, and a millinery class. Enrollment nears 120 with seven courses still open. deadlines and contact via Mass Florence Wilkin or George Bowman.

Prank Black Georgetown Frank Black Mass Florence Wilkin George Bowman Committen Adult Education

Bruce Andrews Leads Thanksgiving Day Road Race Victory

Bruce Andrews won the two mile road race at the Thanksgiving Day event in Guelph on Monday to earn a gold watch. Bob Coxe finished third and John Brown fourth in the same race. Coxe received running shoes and Brown a clock. Andrews competed again in the three mile open road race, won by Cumatagotalano, with a pen and pencil set awarded as a prize.

Bruce ‘Andrews Guelph Acton Guelph Legion Track Club Bruce Andrews Bob Coxe John Brown Cumatagotalano Fota

Church Presentation Made to Eddie Hawes

The segulae Chest Anatasnadars eevee of the Aeteti B Pentecostal Assembly was held Friday evening. The pastor Rev Heid Fatdie Hawes announced he would leave for the Eastern Pentecostal Bible College at Peterborough. Ross Naurton and Clara Cook presented a purse, and a social time followed the event.

The Segulae Chest Anatasnadars Eevee Aeteti Pentecostal Assembly Getaber Wadda Eels Percy Barker Une Heid Fatdie Hawes Eastern Pentecostal Bible College Peterborough Ross Naurton Clara Cook

Donations Highlight Lake Side Chapter Meeting

The Lakeside chapter met at the Legion Hall Tuesday evening. A Chinese allectrum was the highlight of the session. $40 was voted to the parks commission and $50 to the Legion poppy fund. Final plans were made for a two evening fashion show next Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Jessie Coles presided as vice regent.

Lakeside Legion Hall Parks Commission Legion Poppy Fund Cookly

Wedding at Ballinafad United Church in satin and red velvet

A candlelight ceremony at Ballinafad United Church united Marjorie Etta Warne and William James Bell. The wedding featured red velvet gowns for bridesmaids, white satin dress with lace, and bridesmaids in scarlet gowns. Attendants, decor, and gifts highlighted springlike arrangements and family affiliations from Acton and surrounding towns.

Ballinafad United Church Hey R Ho Armstrong Hamilton Alan Neelan Ballinafad Marjorie Etta Robert Warne Rit Acton William James Bell Garnet Winters Accashada

Unclear fragment reports wedding journey and hospital plans

An unreadable wedding note describes a bride in pinkish grey attire and a black feathered hat, with mentions of a honeymoon to a Georgian peninsula and plans around Waterloo and Waterton hospital.

Georgian Hay Peninsula Orion Conida Waterloo Kitchener Waterton Hospital Hell Waderton College

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