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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 25, 1962

Page

13

2nd Lieut. Grahame Weds Sharon Swales in Georgetown

2nd Lieut. David J. Grahame and Sharon Irene Swales were married in a double ring ceremony at First Baptist Church Georgetown on Saturday October 6 at four o clock. The bride a bank teller in Toronto is the daughter of Mr and Mrs K J Swales of Georgetown. The groom with the Canadian army resides at 247 Mason Blvd Acton. The ceremony featured amber and white mums and a bridal cascade of roses. A reception followed at the Odd Fellows Hall with guests from Toronto Simcoe Guelph Malton Acton and the States. The couple will live in Toronto until transfer to Petawawa then Pembroke.

David Grahame First Baptist Church Georgetown Pembroke Sharon Irene Swales David James Grahame Lloyd Whan Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Toronto K. J. Swales Cleaveholm Drive 3. D Mason Blvd Acton Joyce McLean David Swales Chris Binns Roland Keith Odd Fellows Hall Simcoe Guelph Malton States John Newman Gues

Former Pastor Speaker At Baptist Anniversary

Acton Baptist Church celebrated its 120th anniversary with large morning and evening crowds. The guest speaker was Rev. Golden Horses of Lindsay Ontario, a former pastor, who preached themes from Christ building his church and the gates of hell not prevailing. Visitors from Bath Wasaga Beach Hamilton Guelph and surrounding districts attended and heard a personal appeal for Jesus as Saviour.

Acton Baptist Church Golden Horses Lindsay Ontario Ms Church Jesus Hell Christ Sant Christ Mr. Holmes P. A Chris Pile Holmes Jesus Christ Bath Wasaga Beach Hamilton Guelph Destrict

Jury Calls for Stop Signs at Rural Intersections

Coroners in Halton County urge by law and stop signs at rural junctions after the death of Sarah Eileen Gay of Acton. The inquest at Milton heard the accident occurred July 28 at 25 Sideroad and First Line Esquesing with two vehicles, limited visibility due to shrubs, and calls for a stop ahead sign.

Siue Ryans Halton Sarah Eileen Gay RR. 1 Acton County Court House Milton County Council McWilliams Gay Sideroad R.R. 3 Tom Dube Halton O.P.P Soulier Dube Soutier James Milne Milton Heights Lloyd Davis RR. 2 Campbellville Janice Flatt Rosemary Flatt Main St. Acton George Newell R.R Alan Gay C. K. Stevenson

Train schedule changes reduce local stops

A new CNR timetable shows one former stop canceled and four through trains no longer stopping here. Eastbound service now includes two morning and two evening trains stopping locally, while westbound service comprises one morning and two evening trains with passengers onboard.

CNR

Christian Reformed Church Tender Let Awarded

Van der Berg Construction of Georgetown won the tender to build the Christian Reformed Church. The project, expected at 38 000 to 39 000 dollars, will begin in a few weeks after six bids were discussed at a congregational meeting. The church, seating Sun day School in a large downstairs room, features an A shaped design with stained glass and a glass cross wall facing Highway 7, Peel Street entrance. Pastor Rev Jelle Nutma leads services in Quich and English.

Christian Reformed Church van der Berg Construction Georgetown Sin Parish M-C.a Highway 7 Wier Cripps Associates John Krul John Bowman Henry Hazenburg Ralph Gils Klaas Holman Peel St

Wool Combing Corp Says It Will Distribute Assets

The Wool Combing Corp of Canada plans to convert all assets to cash, distribute proceeds to shareholders, and surrender its charter. Estimated per share distribution is 14.50, with 8.40 tax free and 6.10 taxable. The firm previously closed its Acton plant in 1957, sold its property, and raised 430000 from Made Dye Works of Canada holdings without finding reinvestment.

Toronto Globe and Mail Wool Combing Corp. of Canada Ltd Lord Barnby Toronto Stock Exchange Wool Combing Acton Made Dye Works (Canada) Ltd Huntingdon, Que

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David J. Grahame Sharon Swales Heather Arnold Limehouse Sharon Handle Pam Currie Darlene, McKee Cheryl Rich Marion Terry Ton Mr. Swales Brian Evans Diane Robinson G. McKee D. McKee Sor Daly Lovell Bros Don Timmings Hwy. Esst Jelle Nutma Harvey Laverty EAVEI Sales and Service Main Street N Rockwood Choliaa Bank of Nova Scotia Scotia Seid Aon THE OSS Canada Trinity Church the United Church of Canada Acton, Ontario E. E. Long Dr. Long General Council of the United Church of Canada World Council of Churches Europe Russia Africa South America India Japan General Council Wool Combing Corp J.H. Goy Edna-May Ladies’ and Children’s Wear Mill St. E the Bigges Shantung Hassocks Dail Street
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