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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 27, 1962

Page

14

Two Couples Mark 25th Anniversary

Two brothers and their wives celebrate 25th wedding anniversaries this month with a family dinner. A C Pat Patterson of Limehouse and Eva Sinclair wed in 1937. Wilbur Patterson and Vera Gray also married in 1937. The party, hosted by Russell Patterson and his wife on Church Street, included 21 guests and notes that Arthur Patterson is in Houston, Texas.

A.C Pat" Patterson Limehouse Eva Sinclair Wilbur Vera Gray R.R. 4 Rockwood Russell Patterson Church St Joy Patterson Thompson Motors Harvey Wawa Marilyn Ross Guelph Elliott RR. 3 Acton Arthur Patterson Houston Texas

New Auxiliary Study Outlined At Meeting by Mrs. R. R. Parker

Miss Florence Elliott led a worship service as Knox Church Alert Evening Auxiliary resumed fall work at Mrs. Robert Turners Crescent home. Mrs. R R Parker introduced a pew study titled The Rimst Asia outlining industry advances and enduring superstition. Two hymns were sung Crown Him with Many Crowns and Breathe on Me Breath of God. Members were asked to save Maple Leaf or York Brand labels. The rally was announced to be held at St. Andrew's Church in Kitchener.

Carl Marshall Pan Knox Church Robert Turners Crescent Marshall Ted Florence Elliott J. L. Davidson Ror. Parker Asia Save Lanels J.T. David York Enna Coley Land St. Andrew's Church Kitchener Gyt Jas. Inglis Ios AL M. MacPherson Ladies’ Aid Jessie McGregor A. J. Buchanan DB. Moran Guelph Presbyterial Candia

Dance Classes Begin in Parish Hall This Week

Former pupils start new dances recalling last spring recital. New students include those who studied under Mrs Irene Wadlie who has moved to Montreal.

Irene Wadlie Montreal

Dentists Office and Carport Permits Approved at Hearing

A Monday evening Committee of Adjustment hearing granted Ar.chanan permission to establish a dental office on Church Street and Gordon Currie permission to erect a carport on Frederick Street. No nearby objections were raised, and both projects were approved despite potential zoning by law conflicts.

Ar.chanan Church Street Gordon Currie Frederick Street Committee of Adjustment

Liberal Corn Roast At Mel McCulloughs Farm East Of Acton

Acton Liberal Association held a Friday corn and wiener roast at Mel McCullough’s farm east of Acton. Dr Harry Harley MP and wife attended despite cold weather, with music, singing and a loudspeaker on the grounds. Guests warmed by fire indoors, enjoyed coffee, corn, hot dogs and doughnuts as organizers Roy Goodwin and Pete Papillon oversaw activities. Others present included Halton president Morris Manderson and former provincial candidate Owen Mullin. Gifts for the bale were exchanged and a Mizpah benediction followed lunch.

Liberal Mel McCullough Acton Liberal Association Acton Harry Harley M.P Activ Arc Roy Goodwin Halton County Pete Papillon Halton Morris, Manderson Oral Owen Mullin

Anniversary Turkey Supper Arranged by Knox Ladies Aid

Knox Ladies' Aid plans their annual anniversary turkey supper with pies, home cooking and table duties assigned. The meeting included scripture, prayers, and requests for support of a church Bible study program, with labels from Candia Packers requested for premiums and volunteers named to coordinate tables, cooking, and canvassing.

Knox Ladies’ Aid

Forty Hours Devotion Held at St Josephs Church

The 40 Hours Devotion at St Josephs Parish Church spanned Sunday to Tuesday September 23 to 25. Rev Father Campion OFM preached on the Mass and Blessed Sacrament with daily 6 05 am and 7 45 am high masses and 7 45 pm evening services. Bishop W Smith officiated closing benediction, with multiple priests assisting and scenes of ornate altars and seasonal flowers.

Jesus Christ St. Joseph’s Parish Church Father Campion OFM United States Canada Irene Mulholland Junighaie Ming W. Smith Pembrook J. J. Farrell Ignatius College Guelph John Nawnan Church of Our Lady, Guelph John Murphy Holy Rosary Milton E. Reddin S.J Cremmen St. Martin's Aprisha Waterdown John Justice St. Joseph's Parish V. Priester St. Andrew's Oakville P. Budendistel Sacred Heart Father V. 3. Morgan

Drive-by collision on Highway 7 injures man and damages cars

Lawrence Hughes of Guilletville suffered a severe head wound requiring 15 stitches after his face went through a windshield in a Saturday evening crash on Highway 7 at 20 Sideroad Esquesing. The other driver, John D. Pawley of Brampton, struck him as Hughes attempted a left turn. Constable Jim Hatch of North Halton OPP investigated.

Durna Highway 7 Sideroad

Sonotone Hearing Program at D L Papillon Service

Free information and hearing checkup offered by Sonotone Hearing Service in Halton County. D L Papillon promotes the trusted 33 year old name with up to date hearing aids at 49 Western Ave Guelph.

Sonotone Halton County D. L. Papillon Hearing Service Western Ave. Guelph

Victim of Accident Buried Friday

Funeral service held Friday afternoon at Rumtles Shoemaker home for Marold Ferguson of Rockwood R R 2 who died in a dormitory accident the previous Wednesday. Rev Adcock of Ebenezer United Church officiated at the service and at Ebenezer Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gordon Darby Ross Gordon Wallace Lisby Mansell Nellis Calvin Meda Ivre and Earl Ward. Ferguson had bowled for several years with the Acton Friends. team members visited the funeral home.

Rumtles Shoemaker Tune Home Marold Ferguson R.R Rockwood Ferguson Rev Adcock Ebenezer United Church Ebenezer Church Gordon Darby Ross Gordon Wallace Lisby Mansell Nellis Calvin Meda Ivre Earl Ward

Quote on marriage and reason from a thoughtful remark

A pithy adage contrasts women seeking good sons with men delaying commitment until losing all reason, offering a humorous reflection on marriage and gender expectations.

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