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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 15, 1953

Page

8

Marriage of Marion Elizabeth Wilson and Wesley Storey in Orangeville

White gladioli and mums lined the chancel at Westminster United Church Orangeville for the September 26 wedding of Marion Elizabeth Wilson and Wesley Donald Storey. Rev Ronald Arkwright officiated as R T Fines gave the bride in marriage.

Westminster United Church Orangeville Marion Elizabeth Wilson Lea Wilson Wesley Donald Storey Clifford Storey R.R. 4 Action Ronald Arkwright

Tedder Ryan Nuptials in Toronto Church

In St. Barnabas Anglican Church Toronto Rev Roland Hill officiated the marriage of Sylvia May Ryan daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Ryan formerly of Acton to John Albert Tedder son of Mr and Mrs Frank H Tedder. The bride wore a strapless white satin and lace gown with a long sleeved jacket and a tiara adorned fingertip veil. She carried red roses and was attended by maid of honor Margaret Prior in mauve satin. Best man was George D Draper with ushers Franklin Prior and William Langford. The mothers wore blue and pink lace gowns with navy accessories and white carnation 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

Seeing a House in a New Subdivision Goes Hide and Seek

The author recalls a misrouted trek near Ottawa while visiting a friend in a new subdivision. With many similar roads and bungalow exteriors, locating a specific home becomes a guessing game, even exposing a mistaken greeting from a non-spouse and highlighting how identical exteriors mask distinct interiors.

Family Life And Daily Struggles In A Rural Home

The letter describes a bustling rural household with a married daughter and son, two kittens, two dogs, and two cats under one roof. It notes painting costs, a honeymoon from Vancouver Island to Onokville, new barn stock including a heifer and sixty laying pullets, and a stray poultry escape. The writer questions farmer interest and hints at a governance meeting about dairy product marketing.

Ins Lance Vancouver Island Onokville Ando Tippy Honey Mitchie White Rock Hampshire Partner

Two friends argue over a bad car joke

Two pals debate the meaning of a car fault. One asks about the model and the other answers it is not a model, mocking the idea with a playful retort. The exchange reveals a light moment centered on automobile troubles and language.

Public Auction at Erin Farm by Walter Lambert

Household and farm items to be sold by public auction at Lot 3 First Line Erin about 1 1/2 miles north of Highway 7 3 miles west of Acton on Saturday October 1 o'clock. Horses cattle hogs poultry implements wagons buggies gear and general household goods with cash on day of sale and no reserve retirements noted.

Walter Lambert Aucton Erin No. 7 Highway Acton Belgium York Ayssh Harthorn Fiat Jersey Artieg Briese Oxford Reg Oxford Ram Billie McCormick

Daughters of Knox Church Hold October Meeting

The October meeting of the Daughters of Knox Church was held on October 5 at Elizabeth Jang's home with vice-president in charge. Canada night featured a service by A. J. Buchanan and others, business led by Lorraine Kingsimill, and plans for a Fall Rally trip.

Daughters of Knox Church Elizabeth Jang Canada A. J. Buchanan Barbara Anderson Lorraine Kingsimill Lynda Mann Beverly Smith Guelph

Presbytery Autumn Tea Brings Halton Women Together

The Halton county Presbytery Women’s Association hosted an autumn tea at St. Paul’s United Church in Milton on Thursday October 1st. Mrs. Belford Savage of Oakville and Mrs. J. Blair of Milton welcomed guests. Guest speaker Mrs. J Le Halpenny spoke on “The Fruitful Tree.” Mrs. KO Foster and daughter Jeanette sang as guest soloists. About 90 attendees came from Georgetown Acton Churchill Ballinafad Melville Hornby Lowsville Burlington Bronte Oakville and nearby areas.

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

November meeting hosted at June Watkins home

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 volunteers and a social hour concluded a most interesting evening.

June Watkins

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