Adie Benham Vow Solemnized at United Stone Church
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Adie former Willa Benham after their marriage on Saturday at United Stone church Centre Inn. Patsy Nancy visited Dainsville with sister and Lloyd Hunter family. Several local residents were noted visiting or hosting over the weekend including Mrs. A J Spence Harriston and Mrs. Wm Smith aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adie-Benham
Gordon
Adie
Willa Benham
United Stone Church
Centre Inn
Techalestin
Patsy
Nancy Spear
Dainsville
Lloyd Hunter
A. J. Spence
Harriston
Wm. Smith
W. Brownlow
Cooksville
Harvey Jesin
Bobby
John Alton
Jennie Tovell
Robert Patten
Guelph
Norman Fryer
Acton
Omar Parker
Pearl Millar
Brampton
Fergus Minister Anniversary Guest
The 95th anniversary of the Presbyterian church was observed with large congregations. Rev. W. Ross Adams of Fergus was guest minister with autumn flowers decorating the church. Morning choir numbers included a Martin Bauer Jr. solo. Adams spoke on Back to Bethel. Evening address titled Doors Open or Closed. Caroline Clarke of Guelph sang solo. Visitors and members attended from several towns. Mrs Arch McNabb died in Guelph General Hospital. Mr and Mrs McNabb celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Three Rockwood carloads went to St Albans Acton Confirmation classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. Ross Adams
St. Andrew
Fergus
Martin Bauer Jr
Adams
Bethel
Jacob
Adam
Matthew
Caroline Clarke
Guelph
Fred Croft
Kitchener
Thomas Maltby
Puslinch
Robert Patterson
John McKay
Ross Allan
Toronto
The
United Church
Wm. Burns
A. T. Hope
Wauregan
Conn
Buchanan
Comber
A. Ness
Brockville
J. Co. Vance
Hanover
Perks
Harriston
Clark McArthur
Windsor
Bell Telephone Co
George McAlpine
George Young
Angus McNabb
Peter Lim
Roy Young
A. J. Elliott
Charles Weatherston
Kingston
Keith Hamilton
Sandy McPhedran
Rockwood
A. McNabb
J. McNabb
D. McNabb
F. McNabb
Ashgrove
McNa
Rockwood farmer wins Acton Society ensilage corn contest
Lloyd Marsden of Rockwood tops the Acton Agricultural Society ensilage corn competition with 91 points on Feaks 77. Judges J. M. Cockburn of Guelph tally top finishers including Harvey Bayne, Arthur Swackhamer, Sandy Buchanan, John Black Moffat, Fred Laing, and Clayton Davis among others with scores from 79.5 to 91. The event lists entrants from Rockwood and nearby towns in a tightly contested results sheet.
World trade port Albeni BC ships August lumber cargoes
Lumber cargoes loaded on 11 freighters here during August were destined for eastern Canada, the eastern US, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Japan, the United Kingdom, continental Europe and Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Trade
Alberni
Canada
Eetern
Greenock Guest Mrs Buckner Speaks at Greenock WI Meeting
Greenock Scotland born Mrs R Buckner, wife of Acton’s new doctor, addressed Greenock Women’s Institute in Acton. She spoke on mental health costs and cures, urging study and welfare focus, followed by a humorous reading and poems. The evening included a dining room bouquet contest and a closing social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock WI
R. Buckner
Greenock
Scotland
Women's Institute
E. Patterson
C. Allan
E. Johnston
Hemsley
William Ballentide
H. Reid
R. McKeown
Acton
Buckner
William Johnston
Cubs Invite Parents To Two Pack Outings
Cubs invited their parents to two Pack outings last week. One Pack met Friday with seven parents and 20 Cubs. another Saturday hosted 18 parents and 21 boys. Cubmaster Murray Scayne led games songs and skits as light rain threatened. Wipeners and chocolate milk were served at the E. C. Allan farm on R.R. 2 Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Scayne
E. C. Allan
R.R. 2
Acton
Incidents and Visits Noted in Local Week
Mr Leferink suffered a broken toe from a work accident. Mrs Kier sprained her ankle that week. Walter Edwards Doris Kerr and Ruth Kerr visited Fort Erie over the weekend. Rev A Calder baptized Robert Walter infant son of Mr and Mrs Walter Linham at Limehouse church. Visitors included Mrs Sinclair the Pattersons Archie and Jessie McKay of Toronto and Russell Patterson Carol Babe and Kay Russell. The Ja Smethursts of Issington visited Mrs Smethurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leferink
Lloyd Kier
Walter Edwards
Doris
Ruth Kerr
Fort Erie
Rev
A. Calder
Robert Walter
Walter Linham
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Awrey Wins Sears Special at Fall Fair
Mrs. J Awrey wins the Simpsons Sears Limited special for achieving the most points in home department classes at the fall fair. As champion exhibitor she receives a silver tray valued at 15 dollars. fair secretary Irene Swackhammer notes prize money was slightly lower than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Awrey
Awrey
Irene Swackhamer
Obituary for Isabella Easterbrook of Acton Glove Shop
Isabella Easterbrook died in Toronto on September 18 after 36 years in the Acton Glove Shop office. Born in Acton she married John Easterbrook in 1938 at Kingsway United Church Toronto and lived in the Kingsway for 18 years. She is survived by sister Annie M. Cheyne who lived with her. The funeral was held in Toronto with burial at Fairview Cemetery attended by Acton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Glove Shop
Acton Friends
Fairview
Toronto
Isabella Easterbrook
S. H. Greensdale
Kingsway-Lambton United Church
Gordon Adams
Easterbrook
John Easterbrook
Annie’ M. Cheyne
Shortbread Demonstration At Dublin Women's Institute
The September meeting of Dublin Women’s Institute was hosted by Mrs George Robertson on September 20. Delegates were chosen for the Guelph convention, and plans included an exhibit at Milton Fair and a 4-H Club display The Cereal Shelf. Mrs Robertson demonstrated shortbread making and a china demonstration was planned for late November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
George Robertson
Mary Stewart
Robertson
Guelph
Milton Fair
Edna Jennings Honored by Friends Before Wedding
A bride to be Miss Edna Jennings was feted at multiple pre wedding showers. In Toronto at Mrs Ted Buntler’s home, in Acton on Main Street by Miss Sylvia Mayes, and at Mill Street residence hosted by Cameron Street ladies. A local display notes Easter Lily replaced by intertwined carrots in the Free Press window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna. Jennings
Toronto
Ted Buntler
Butler
F. Jennings
Sylvia Mayes
Main St
Acton
Jennings
Cameron St
Mill St
Local 4-H Leaders Attend Training School Event
Doris Fines and Mrs E Fisher led a Leaders Training School for 4-H Club girls winter project Meat in the Menu at OAC Guelph last week. Bert Robertson welcomed a daughter born September 18 and Mr and Mrs R Ellis welcomed a daughter born September 19. George L Robertson and family visit North Bay relatives for a week. Mrs F Johnston and Mrs M Jackson attended Milson-Winter wedding at Speedside church and reception. Cameron Aitken Toront o Gordon Aitken and David Robertson fished at Thornbury. Everton church hosted September Ten. Mrs Ward Bruce spoke. Local ladies attend Erin night classes starting this week. Mrs F Johnston visited son Wm Johnston Acton. Beverly Bruce celebrated eighth birthday with school chums. Donna Hall of Hillsburgh joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Fines
E. Fisher
O.ac
George D. Robertson
F. Johnston
M. Jackson
Speedside Church
Messrs
Cameron Aitken
Toronto
Gordon Aitken
David Robertson
Thornbury
Everton Church
Ward Bruce
Erin
Wm. Johnston
Acton
Penrice Engagement of Margaret Louise to Albert Creasey
Mr and Mrs John Penrice announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Margaret Louise to Albert John Creasey son of Mr and Mrs A J Creasey of Acton. The wedding is planned for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Penrice
R.R
Puslinch
Margaret Louise
Albert John Creasey
A.J. Creasey
Acton
Four From Eramosa On Annual Bus Tour
On Sunday September 23, 67 4-H Club delegates from Eramosa and nine other Ontario counties began a weeklong bus tour of eastern Ontario and Quebec. Stops include Kingston Cornwall Montreal Quebec City Ottawa and Kingston? The group features Mary Gordon Fd Gordon Murray Cox and Walbert Freeman among others who completed homemaking projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H Club
Ontario
Quebec
Essex
Bruce
Grey
Huron
Lincoln
Wellington
Kingston
Cornwall
Montreal
Quebec City
Ottawa
anu_Kesserville
Eramosa
Mary Gordon
Fd Gordon
Murray Cox
RRL
Walbert Freeman
Notable Speeches Highlight Community Meeting
Fred Wright introduced Mr. Fryer and Art Padbury voiced the thanks of the members for an engaging talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wright
Mr. Fryer
Art Padbury
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lloyd Marsden
Dancing
Luxton Hall
God Save the Queen
William Ballentine
JA _Smethursts_of
Issington
Mrs. Smethurst
Mrs. J. Awrey
Georgetown Arena
Modernaires Orchestra
Aisco Aluminum Sela
J. McMullen
Aisco Sales Representative
Sponsored By
Y.M.C.A. Ladies’ Auxiliary
Humane Society
Dublin
W.L
TUG
Daymond
House OF Quality
Quebec ST
Beverly Bruce
Donna Hall of
Hillsburgh
FORD
Thompson Motors (Acten) Ltd
Main ST. N
Thompson Fuels Ltd
E. L. Buchner
Optometrist
48 Mile St.‘ E. Acton
Karl
Georgetown
Imperial Esso
Salta Cola
Main St. S
ST. Alban’s
Mountie
Arctic
Clayton Fryer
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Churchill Road
W. H. Denny
State Farm
Brock St
N.frank Swackhammer
Temple Baptist Church
Switson Gas Heating
M. Coxe
Switson
Tip Top
Fleet Street
Bob Ridsdale
Dad
the Lad
IP Top Tailors
ST. Louis
Jacksonvale
New Orleans
Harold Wiles
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