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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 15, 1953

Page

18

Marriage of Marion Wilson and Wesley Storey in Orangeville

White nylon net and lace gown with a lace duster led Marion Elizabeth Wilson to wed Wesley Donald Storey at Westminster United Church Orangeville on September 26 officiated by Rev Ronald Arkwright. Attendants wore strapless gowns and mums with matching headdresses.

Westminister United Church Orangeville Marion Elizabeth Wilson Lea Wilson Wesley Donald Storey Clifford Storey R.A. 4 Action Ronald Arkwright Shirley Roberts

Tedder Ryan Nuptials in Toronto Church

Sylvia May Ryan daughter of Albert and Mrs Ryan of Acton wed John Albert Tedder in St. Barnabas Anglican Church Toronto officiated by Rev Roland Hill. Bride wore white satin lace gown with long sleeve jacket and tiara. cascade of red roses. Matron of honor Margaret Prior in mauve satin with yellow roses. Best man George D Draper. ushers Franklin Prior and William Langford. Mothers wore lace dresses with corsages.

Arnold Patterson Barrie Toronto Brampton Acton Belfountain Guelph Grand St. Barnabas’ Anglican Church Roland Hill Sylvia May Ryan Albert Ryan John Albert. Tedder Frank H. ‘Tedder Margaret Prior George D. Draper Franklin Prior William Langford

Wild goose chase locating Quarries and Mrs F in new subdivisions

A tale from Ottawa about finding a house in a new subdivision with no street or number on Quarries P O. The writer recalls wandering, asking many people for Mrs F’s home, describing similar front doors and bungalow likenesses, and a comical misidentification involving a total abstainer.

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Our Vancouver Island Honeymoon and Rural Family Life

A letter recalls returning from a Vancouver Island honeymoon to Oakville, settling in, and managing a busy home with children pets and farm duties. The author notes house paint costs, new stock like a heifer calf and laying pullets, escape-prone hens, and a humorous scene with kittens, dogs, rats, and chickens, then questions farmer interest amid dairy marketing concerns.

Vancouver Island Oakville Tippy Honey Mitchie White Rock Hampshire Dsuriorgte Hemet Partner

Two Friends Debate Car Trouble and Model Jokes

Two friends clash over the phrase What model is your car with one remarking the other is not a model. The exchange features quick sarcasm and a playful misdirect about automobile identity.

Public Auction of Farm Goods at Erin Lot 3

Walter Lambert retires and offers horses harness cattle hogs poultry and farm gear at a first line Erin farm sale on Saturday October 17 starting 1 pm. Items include bay Belgium horses and carriages, sows and pigs, cows calves, oxen, sheep ewes and ram, mower implements wagons buggies and tools, plus furniture and household items. Cash on day of sale. no articles removed before sale end.

Walter Lambert Aucton Erin No. 7 Highway Acton Belgium York Durham Ayssh Jersey McCormick Quebec

Daughters of Knox Church Hold Canada Night Meeting

The October session of the Daughters of Knox Church met October 5 at Elizabeth Jang’s home with vice president in charge. Activities included worship, a business segment, Fall Rally plans, nominations by ballot, a new Canada song, and a quiz. Members discussed making useful gifts for Port Worker Miss Hilda Blackwell and assembling items to send.

Daughters of Knox Church Elizabeth Jang Lorraine Kingsmill Lynda Mann Beverly Smith Guelph Bennie WMS Hilda Blackwell Gars Blackwell

Presbytery Autumn Tea Brings Halton County Women

The Halton county Presbytery of the Women’s Association hosted an autumn tea at St. Paul’s United Church Milton on Thursday October 1st to foster better acquaintance among members. Guests included president Mrs Belford Savage Oakville and Mrs J Blair Milton. speaker Mrs J Le Halpenny former Dominion Council W A chosen her topic The Fruitful Tree.

Halton County the Women's Association St. Paul's United Church Milton Belford Savage Oakville J. le Halpenny The Dominion Council W.A KO. Foster Jeanethe

June Watkins Hosts Girls at November Meeting

June Watkins invited the girls to her home for the November meeting. Transportation was arranged. Several new members were welcomed. A dainty lunch was served by the committees and a social hour concluded a most interesting evening.

June Watkins Conmmutes

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