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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 04, 1968

Page

23

Sandra Irwin and James Cooney wed in Acton United Church

Sandra Anne Irwin and James George Cooney married in a double ceremony at Acton United Church on August 3. The bride wore a white satin lace gown with a tulle headpiece and bouquet of white carnations. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cooney of Longfield Rd. Acton. Guests included Fred Provunior and Mr. R.K. Turkeouz. A later exhibit at the Canadian National Exhibition displayed Halton Jail correctional records.

Acton United Church Sandra Anne Irwin James George Cooney Gordon Turner George Elliott Rosas Albert Lewin McDonald Blyd Nancy Duby den Owen Groomaman Jack Irwin Bob Turkosz Jack Cooney Longfield Rd Acton Irwin Cooney Niugarde Falla Guedte Fred Provunior Steaffordville Thy Bedo RK. Turkeouz Windout Pax Halton Onitario Departardot Ivouw Windel Ontario Penetanguishone

Unitarian Services Committee clothing drive continues

Work will not suffer as Acton's beat supporters depart. Mic Joneon of 325 Woulcott Acton has agreed to continue organizing donated used clothing sent to her. Jonson handles quills and clothing odd jobs while coordinating supplies for knitters. Mrs Crousy at 12S Edward Drive assists with transportation. Huck)orars thank donors for their past charitable contributions, noting hundreds of boxes shipped to keep people warm in distant lands.

Unitarian Services Committee Acton Huckno Mic. K. Joneon Woulcott Road Ma. Jonson Jonson Crousy Edward Drive Mae, Huckiet Mike Uuituyian

Fall Fair exhibits planned as prize lists released

The Free Press notes upcoming Fall Fair exhibits and full prize lists are now available. A local Anglican church receives a fresh coat of paint while Fred Lemon's garden features a ten foot hollyhock. Acton Fabric Centre opened last Wednesday with 100 roses for early customers gone by ten o'clock.

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Local News Items and Community Updates

William Myle buys Erin IGA from J D R Manes Ltd. Thanksgiving looms after long weekend. Milton School for the Deaf welcomes 510 pupils as principals streamline first day. mimeographed policy sheets go home. Free Press praises schools for back to school issue. Milton Champion distributes 1400 Jamboree copies worldwide. MP Bud Whiting visits town amid railway station inquiry and five postal strike complaints. Harold Townsley promotes out of town swimming registrations at Rotary pool. wading pool graduates may benefit from advanced lessons, with a hoped-for bus link next summer.

M.P Bud Whiting Harold Townsley Milton Rotary Pool

Vettese-McHugh Georgetown Vows at Holy Cross Church

Patricia Alice McHugh and Grant Evans Vettese wed at Holy Cross Georgetown with extensive family involvement. Officiant Father Martin Van der Stein led the ceremony at six o clock in July. The couple, from Acton Glen Williams Rexdale, received guests from Georgetown Oakville and Scotland, and plan to live in Rexdale.

Holy Cross Church Georgetown Patricia Alice McHugh Grant Evans Vettese Martin van der Stein Stanley McHugh Glen Williams N. McHugh Acton Canadian Legion Hall Woodstock Rexdale Scarborough Scotland Patricia McHugh

Stree Press Personal Notes Welcome New Acton Residents

Newcomers are listed with addresses and occupations in Acton. Mr. and Mrs. Harrington move from Toronto to 340 Westcott Road, he works at Atomic Energy of Canada. the Smyths move to 82 Roseford Terrace, he with Ontario Hydro. the Jacksons relocate to 155 Tyler Ave with four children, he is an engineer with A. and P. stores. Various locals and visitors are noted, including hospital and social visits, and a baptism at church.

D. Harrington Toronto Westcott Road Harrington Atomic Energy of Canada G. Smyth Roseford Terrace Ontario Hydro R. Jackson Tyler Ave Hamilton A. and P. Stores Tidley Ave H. Krzyzik Young Child Krzyzik J. Cossar Silvercreek Alice St Cossar S. G. Bennett's E. H. Huxley Litton Systems Elmore Dr Acton

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