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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 18, 1956

Page

14

Apricot Hues Mark Autumn Wedding in Rockwood

Miss Constance Jane Stout wed William Ormond Johnson at Rockwood United Church with Rev John Dilts officiating. The outfit featured Italian lace over satin empire gown. A reception followed at The Cedars, Rockwood, with families from Rockwood and Guelph and plans for Kingston Shoe Hospital and Queen's University follow-up.

Constance Jane Stout William Ormond Johnson Rockwood United Church John Dilts Franklin L. Stout Rockwood Ronald O. Johnson Guelph Hugh McC@re Toronto Joan Weatherston Janet Johnson James Craigie Kingston David ‘Earnshaw Ottawa Peter Jarvis B. Stuart Angela Antonelli Eiyetot Kingston Shoe Hospital Faculty of Applied Science Queen's University

Acton Native Benson Towler McLean Buried in Ottawa

Benson Towler McLean of Acton was buried in Ottawa last week after dying October 7. He is survived by his wife Nellie Hamilton and a son Fred. A member of Walker Lodge AF and AM of Acton, the funeral service was held at Hulse and Playfair chapel and interment followed at Pinecrest cemetery. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Cunningham of Milton and Mrs. J. M. Steele.

Acton Benson Towler McLean Ottawa Nellie Hamilton Fred Walker Lodge A.F A.M Hulse and Playfair Chapel Pinecrest Cemetery Robert Cunningham Milton J. M. Steele

Lorne Scots appoint new C Company commander

Major Fred Conover becomes commanding officer of C Company Lorne Scots at Georgetown armoury taking over from Major Paul Barber who retires. Conover, Brampton resident, had led the Brampton support company for seven years and now Captain E Biggs leads Brampton unit.

Fred Conover C Coy Lorne Scots Conover Paul Barber Georgetown Brampton C" Coy Capt E. Biggs

Home and School Day in Halton County Planned

Halton County Council of Home and School hosts the regional Conference of Area F at Trinity United Church Burlington on October 24. Delegates from Brant Wentworth and Halton counties will discuss issues faced by Home and School Associations.

Halton Halton County C. FE. Hester Brantford V. Ames Element- Nye Faucation Hamilton the Indies of the Church Norman High OAC Gilbert Milton

Elizabeth Lawson to Wed Wilmer Hall in Milton

Mrs Elizabeth Lawson of Milton received several pre wedding showers and a trousseau tea from family and friends including Mrs Eric Toletzka Mrs Murray Black and Mrs Jack Montgomery. The events featured gift exchanges meals and games with both families attending.

Elizabeth Lawson Milton Trousseau Wilmer John Hall Hornby Eric Toletzka Murray — Black Ontario Steel Office Gordon Farlow Jack Montgomery Joan Montgomery Fred Bennett Douglas Rite Laurie Durnan Keith Seeney Carl Early Jack Pearson Lois McPhail Keith Durnan Howard Eves John §Trba Ruth Mason Marlene South

Coastal Mission Expands Service in Coastal Waters

Reverend John Antle started the Columbia Coast Anglican Mission over fifty years ago with a small 16 foot boat to serve remote camps. A fund to boost the fleet led to the 66 foot hospital ship Columbia being launched and another boat, the John Andre, added this year, bringing the fleet to four vessels.

Vancouver COP John Antle Columbia Coast Oalfer Alert Bay Columbia John Andre

Acton Women's Institute Meeting Report

Mrs William Hall hosted the Acton Women's Institute on Brock Avenue. Mrs George Fryer presided and opened the meeting. A poor fair booth due to bad weather was noted. An invitation from Rockalong W I to visit soon was discussed. The program featured grandmothers with Mrs George Hargrave presiding, including costumes by Mrs FE Holloway and others. Winners for best costumes were Mrs MacAuley and Mrs Maddox.

William Hall Brock Ave Acton Women's Institute George Fryer Rockalong W. 1 Keaders Johnson George Hargrave Ivan Harris Io Davidson Geo. Fryer MacAuley Maddox W W Hall

Grandmothers honored at OAC Milton meeting program

The report details a Guelph O.A.C. area convention with readings by Mrs Fryer and Mrs Fryer, a Christmas sing song, and remarks by Sam Holmes district director. Mrs J L Gibbons received an award as oldest grandmother and Mrs King as youngest. Earl Lambert closed with appreciation to the hostess and committee.

W. Bak Fentine Roy Brown Wm. Denny Fryer O.A.C. Guelph King Mes Sam Holmes Milton J. L. Gibbons Mrs. King Maggie Earl Lambert

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