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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 03, 1953

Page

4

Acton Engagements Announce Two Arranged Marriages

Mr and Mrs Wm Evans of Acton announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Irene to Victor Donald Masters son of Mr and Mrs E W Masters also of Acton. The marriage is planned for late September in the same community. Mrs Lena Wilson announces the engagement of her daughter Marion Elizabeth to Wesley Donald Storey son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Storey of Acton with a marriage set for Saturday September 26 at Westminster United Church in Orangeville.

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

Everton Miss E Hortop Hosts Sevenths Birthday Party

Miss Elizabeth Hortop entertained many friends at her seventh birthday party last Saturday. Weekend visits included Mrs. Gilbank and Wendy with Mr and Mrs Jeffery and Mary from Orangeville. Several Guelph visitors joined Mrs Suter and Miss Lois Black for a gathering. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Wm McKeon on their marriage in Guelph last Saturday. Several families hosted guests from Toronto and Guelph, with visits between local households ongoing.

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

Couple to study in England after marriage honors

Friends and neighbors in Georgetown gathered at Woodside School to honor Andy Molozzi Jr. and Margaret Sargent on their upcoming marriage and on their two year study trip to England. J A Locker chaired a program with Canada, piano solos by Annie Leitch Olga Locker and others, a silverware gift from Sadie McIntyre, speeches by several including Mrs R Shortill and A Molozzi Sr, and a singing of For They Are Jovial Good Fellows before lunch and dancing.

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 Miss

Rockwood Choir Social at Gray Home Highlights Sunday Eve

Members of the Presbyterian church choir gathered at Mr and Mrs Albert Gray's home for a musical social. Rev Fred Williamson led a short program with Martin Bauer Jr at piano and Richard Harris on mouth organ. Refreshments followed and the gathering closed with verses of Bless Be the Tie that Binds.

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

Community visitors tour MOFFAT area with many relatives

Local residents hosted and visited relatives from Ontario and beyond. Guests included Melmer of Toronto, Beardsall and Sid Baker of Orillia, Fraser, Donaven and Campbell families, and visitors from Welland Hamilton Guelph St Catharines Fort Worth Texas. A nurse trainee Catharine Fraser left for St Joseph's Hospital Hamilton.

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 and visitors share recent travels notes

A long list of personal notices records Mrs J M Frank at Owen Sound and Sauble Beach, Collingwood and Ottawa trips, Wasaga Beach work, Bracebridge and Acton visits, family gatherings at Lake Rosseau and Glen Mohr Camp, and travels to Hamilton, Brockville, Saskatoon, and Denver with relatives and friends. The item notes a War veteran returning from Korea with family in Hamilton.

J. M. Frank Owen Sound Sauble Beach G. McKenzie Collingwood

Norval George Wilson wed in pink and white gladioli setting

Ethel Florence Brown and George Clayton Wilson married at Norval with Rev G Lockhart Royal officiating. Bride wore satin and Chantilly lace gown with lace train and crown veil. bouquet of red roses and stephanotis. Attendants included Mrs Donald Ismond and Miss Bernice Wilson. After reception, couple to northern and eastern Ontario trip then reside on 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 reunion links Russian scholar and CPR figure

A historical meeting in Montreal reflects a long delayed reunion between a Russian scholar and CPR officials. Lomonosoff, 74, living quietly in the city with son employed by Montreal Locomotive Works, is discussed with Mr Crump as interview arrangements unfold. A CPR diesel electric locomotive built by Montreal Locomotive Works appears in the photo with Dr Lomonosoff.

Montreal Cm Hse Lomonosoff Montreal Locomotive Works Crump City CPR

Community Shower Honors Margaret and Dick Appleyard

A Limehouse Hall shower celebrated the marriage of Margaret and Dick Appleyard hosted by the Limehouse community, the Stone School Farm Forum, and the Silver-Wood Women's Institute. The event featured music by Neil Benton, solos by Anna Spitzer and others, a Scottish dance by Mabel Greig, and gifts including an easy chair end table and cushions.

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

Visitors Bring News To Village This Summer

Summer visitors from Montreal Toronto Gatchel London and George town gather in the village for a season. Families Ms Jolley Jamieson Noble Karn Klingbill Eisele Mills Mitchell Glynn Agnew Duffy Kallen Wilson and Mitchells are listed with updates on trips to Europe New York Algonquin Park Ottawa Brantford and nearby towns.

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

Candy Coated Potato Chips Seen In Research Trials

Researchers at Central Experimental Farm Ottawa tested nine candy coatings for potato chips to boost appeal among teenagers. Coatings included white sugar caramel molasses peppermint peanut taffy spice maple lemon glaze and more. Chips were fried at high heat and coated after cooling to form a glossy candy layer.

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

Red Cross Training Highlights Arctic Student Outreach

The Canadian Red Cross notes its pioneering spirit with nine thousand students in Red Cross Home Nursing classes and aid groups. A cohort at Aklarik Canada last year included three thousand Eskimo students arriving by dog team from communities 125 miles south of the Arctic circle, fresh from caribou hunts.

Canadian Red Cross Red Cross Aklarik Canada Arctic Circle

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