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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 03, 1953

Page

14

Acton Engagements Announce Mary Irene Evans to Victor Masters

Mary Irene Evans of Acton will wed Victor Donald Masters of Acton in a quiet ceremony planned for the latter part of September. Marion Elizabeth Wilson of Acton will marry Wesley Donald Storey of Westminster United Church Orangeville on Saturday September 26 at four o’clock.

Wm. Evans Acton Mary Irene Victor Donald Masters E. W. Masters Lena Wilson Marion Elizabeth Wesley Donald Storey Clifford Storey Westminster United Church Orangeville

Evert on Miss E Hortop Hosts Birthday Chums

Miss Elizabeth Hortop entertained a number of friends for her seventh birthday party last Saturday. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Fred Murray and family from Guelph, and Mr and Mrs Stanley McKay of Guelph. Several arrivals from Orangeville and London joined relatives in a series of small gatherings and visits.

Elizabeth Hortop Guelph Harvey Jestin Stanley McKay Howard Gilbank Bobby “Jusute T. D. McCutcheon Thornbury Charles Fountain Bob Woodhouse Toronto Alice Fountain Ted Tom Fountain Jack Morrell Rickey J. P. Benham Willa Bert Palframan Bobby Walter Couling Orangeville

Marriage Sendoff for Molozzi and Sargent in Georgetown

Friends and neighbors gathered at Woodside School to honor Andy Molozzi Jr. and Margaret Sargent on their approaching marriage and upcoming two year study in England. The event featured a program chaired by J. A. Locker, performances by local musicians, speeches, a silverware gift, and a social dance after lunch.

Andy Molozzi Jr Margaret Sargent Georgetown Woodside School England Molozzi J. A. Locker Canada Annie Leitch Olga Locker Freeman Garnet Winters al Saunders Gordon Harding John McDonald

Rockwood Choir Social at Gray Home Ends Free Sunday

Members of the Presbyterian church choir gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gray’s home for a musical social. Rev. Fred Williamson presided, singing familiar hymns with Martin Bauer Jr. at the piano and Richard Harris on the mouth organ. Refreshments followed and the event closed with Bless Be the Tie that Binds.

Albert Gray Presbyterian Church Fred Williamson St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Guelph Martin Bauer Jr Richard Harris

Local residents host wide circle of visiting friends

A long list of visitors from Ontario and beyond converged on several households this summer. Guests included Melmer of Toronto, Beardsall and Sid Baker of Orillia, and families from Stratford Welland Hamilton and Guelph among others. Mrs P Lunan hosted relatives returning from sea.

Melmer Toronto W. D. Beardsall Sid Baker Orillia Wm. Fraser C. Donaven Stratford David Campbell Clark Donaven St. Catharines Harold Donaven Welland Roy Donaven Audrey Hamilton H. Donaven Wilfred Robert Fort Worth Texas Effie McFarlane George Burrows Guelph Charles Roberts Ri Tinline Keith Oville P. R. Lunan FL Hatha Western Canada Thomas Simpson Simpsons Dave Henderson Mary Orton Winnipeg David McPhail Larry New Toronto Sharon Henderson Niagara Ralph Anderson Guéph Edgar Grafton Brampton James Dryden Clarence Dredge Catherine Fraser Fraser St Joseph's Hospital Hamitton Nassagawega Presbyterian Church Friternoc Russellett

Local residents share week end visits and travels

Mrs J M Frank spent last week in Owen Sound and Sauble Beach. The McKenzie family visited Col lingwood while Don Ryder and David toured Ottawa. Joyce Lambert returned after summer work at Wasaga Beach. Several families vacationed across Ontario including Beaverton Col Gray at C N E luncheon honoring Viscount Montgomery and visits to Brampton Hamilton and Saskatoon for conventions.

J. M. Frank Owen Sound Sauble Beach G. McKenzie Collingwood Don Ryder David Ottawa Col. Gray C.N.E. Directors Viscount Montgomery

Norval Wedding in Pink and White Gladioli Setting

Ethel Florence Brown and George Clayton Wilson wed in Norval with Rev. G Lockhart Royal officiating. The bride wore satin and Chantilly lace with a crown veil and carried red roses and stephanotis. The reception followed at the church parlours then a trip to northern and eastern Ontario. They plan to reside on the groom's farm RR 3 Georgetown.

Ethel Florence Brown Lester Brown Norval George Clayton Wilson Georgetown G. Lockhart Royal Donald Ismond Bernice Wilson Donna Jean Ismond Ontario

Montreal visit reveals long delayed thesis debate on CPR diesel loco

A 74 year old man, Lomonosoff, connected to a Soviet chemist and the Montreal Locomotive Works, lies in Montreal while his son works as a resident engineer with CPR. Mr Crump arranged an interview after learning of the elder Lomonosoff’s presence. The scene features a modern CPR diesel electric locomotive built by the Montreal Locomotive Works shown behind Dr Lomonosoff and Crump.

Montreal Cm Hse Lomonosoff Montreal Locomotive Works Crump City CPR

Silver-Wood Community Shower Honors Appleyards

A Limehouse Tuesday shower celebrated Margaret and Dick Appleyard’s recent marriage. Pat Patterson led, Neil Benton accompanied, with solos by Anna Spitzer Mrs W Norton and Rev Calder. Mabel Greig danced. A chair and cushions were presented by Ern Batkin and the Farm Forum. A social hour followed with community members.

Limehouse Hall Limehouse Stone School Farm Forum Silver-Wood Women's Institute Margaret Dick Appleyard Pat” Patterson Neil Benton Anna Spitzer W. Norton Mr. Calder Mabel Greig Ern Batkin SS. Farm Forum Dundalk Russell Hunter Judy

Summer visitors gather in village from distant towns

Mrs Jolley of Montreal and James Jamieson of Toronto visit with the McVeys and Nobles. Lorne Noble and family host Miss Kay Noble and Melvin Senner of Gatchel with the Clark and Meredith households. George town residents Askin and Klingbill host guests. Families from London Montreal and Ottawa travel to Woodbridge. Doris Mitchell makes a major New York trip. Agnew visits. several families arrive from Brantford for a weekend in the village.

Jolley Montreal Long James Jamieson Toronto McVey's Lorne Noble Kay Noble Melvin Senner Gatchel Noble's Meredith Alvin Karn London Karn Lorna Klingbill George Fown Askin’s Victor Eisele

Potatoes Turn to Candy Coats for Chips in Trials

Research at Central Experimental Farm Ottawa tests nine candy coatings to sweeten potato chips. Trials use white sugar caramel molasses peppermint peanut taffy spice and maple lemon glazes applied by melted candy in double boilers, poured and allowed to harden. Results note attractive appearance and potential to boost chip sales amid rising snack demand.

Canada United States Snac Ethel Dixon PLM Townsley Central Experimental Farm Ottawa

Pioneering Spirit: Red Cross Home Nursing Classes Thrive

Canadian Red Cross celebrates its pioneering spirit with 9000 students in Red Cross Home Nursing classes in Aid groups. The Aklarik group in Canada last year and 3000 in First are noted, along with Eskimo students arriving by dog team from the caribou regions 125 miles south of the Arctic circle.

Canadian Red Cross Red Cross Aklarik Canada Arctic Circle

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