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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 27, 1956
Page
12
In a double ring ceremony at the bride's Acton home, Rev. Gordon Adams united Edna Leone Jennings and Mitchell Read Kennedy. The couple, after a reception for immediate families, will reside in Moffat after a short honeymoon in Bala.
About 500 people gathered as two $20.95 cash prizes were awarded in the Appreciation Day drawing. Wayne Roszell drew twice to reveal two winners on hand, with Mrs. Bing Ramsden of Rockwood winning $15.95 and Mrs. J. J. Stewart taking the $5 weekly prize. The chest then climbs to $345 for next week.
Funeral service for Mrs. Frederick Krantz was held at Rumsley Funeral Home on Monday after she died at 37 Elgin Street Acton on Friday September 21 Following a long illness Mary Elizabeth Bugg born St Marys 1875 married Frederick Krantz They lived in Gran ton and Acton 22 years Reverend Gordon Adams officiated Pallbearers were her six grandsons Carl De Forest Stewartown Gordon Krantz Robert Krantz Milton Harold De Forest Donald De Forest Hartley De Forest Acton Burial in Fairview cemetery Acton She leaves three daughters Bertha Nora Mrs Harold De Forest Sr Ellen and Arthur plus one brother Stephen Bugg of R R 3 Siderton Predeceased by four brothers and three sisters
The Knox Ladies Aid held a regular meeting at Mrs FA Robinson's home with Mrs F J McCutcheon presiding. Committees were appointed to organize the annual turkey dinner for anniversary time and a tea towel shower is planned before the supper.
The Guild of St. Alban’s church hosted a smorgasbord supper serving roast beef pork and turkey and hot meat balls. Men from the church acted as chefs while a steady line of diners enjoyed a first time event in the newly decorated parish hall.
Mr and Mrs Laird MacDonald of Detroit were guests of Mrs R M MacDonald. Mr and Mrs Earl Mellow of Bond Head visited Mr and Mrs F Anderson. Friends wish a speedy recovery for Mrs Jack Lambert who was hospitalized last week. Mr and Mrs Bert Irwin and Mr and Mrs Hant and son of Toronto visited Mr and Mrs J Irwin.
A large group of neighbors gathered at Mrs. F. Anderson's home on Friday evening to honor Betty May Lambert on the eve of her marriage to Russell Archie. Gifts were presented as she sat in a chair while family members helped open and display them. the event ended with a bountiful lunch and warm wishes for the couple.
Last Saturday the scouts and Cubs collected 11 tons of paper from homes to trucks patrolling streets. It was the first paper drive for scout hall funds in some time and set a new record. The boys worked the morning into the afternoon assembling the paper for sale. Bundles were loaded onto trucks lent by Thompson's garage, Jack Ridley, Johnny Goy, and the Free Press.
Heather Withers was elected president of the new Junior Hi Y club at the Y M C A. on Monday. Other officers include Ann Watkins vice president Brenda Cripps secretary Margaret Sunter membership Edith Frances cato. Meetings are each Monday with refreshments every other meeting and executive sessions on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Evelyn Goodwin led devotions and Bob Brayshaw explained the club while Isabel Ritchie directed the recreation period.
Miss Kay MacDonald of Vancouver visits family in Guelph. Flying Officer Ron Rolston stationed in Germany visits Morocco. Guelph General Hospital and St. Michaels Hospital staff progress reports. Acton couples Jan and Maria Oskam Allan and Aase Christensen become Canadian citizens in a special naturalization court in Guelph with Judge Fingland presiding.
Council discusses Lake Avenue walk paving and a Fairy Lake dock, plans two block Mill Street sidewalk renewal, and actions on sewer lateral by law. Reports on Hall condition and drainage issues. appoints Peter Dunham to Library Board. discusses fence at Elizabeth Drive and a $100000 debenture.
Knox C.G.E.T. members voted on projects for the coming year at a church meeting Monday evening. Betty Lemon led a song service with Christine Johnson and Julie Holmes. Dorothy Duffield read minutes and roll call answered by 12 girls. Mrs. Ted Hansen spoke on crafts. Jane McPhedran led a game. meeting closed with Taps.
New Acton residents Mr and Mrs Jack Carpenter of Lakeview read in Fast Shock Free Press of the YMCAs need for teachers. They now direct the children's badminton classes every Saturday morning. Volunteer leaders are still needed. secretary Bob Brayshaw points out. Contact him at the Y.
The Acton Pentecostal Assembly group met September 18 at Mrs. Arthur Cook’s home. Two new members, Mrs. Percy Barker and Mrs. John Bugala, joined. Mrs. Harvey Norton was named president for 1955 1956 with others elected. Plans included Christmas boxes for Africa and a northern Ontario home mission. A district WMC leader urged delegates to attend the Woodstock conference on October 4.
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