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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 27, 1962

Page

4

Two Couples Mark 25th Anniversary

Two brothers and their wives celebrate 25 years of marriage with a family dinner. A C Pat Patterson of Limehouse married Eva Sinclair on September 31 1937. Wilbur Patterson and Vera Gray wed September 25 1937. Hosts were Russell Patterson and his wife Church Street. They reside at Limehouse RR 4 Rockwood with 21 guests including Ross and Elliott Patterson.

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 Patterson Brothers Ross Guelph Elliott RR. 3 Acton Arthur Patterson Houston Texas

New Auxiliary Study Outlined At Meeting

Mrs. R R Parker outlined a new study titled The Rims in occurring at Knox Church as the Evening Auxiliary resumed fall work at Mrs. Robert Turner’s Crescent home. Mrs. J J Davidson led business with notices to sew Maple Leaf or York Brand labels and Miss Emma Coley reported on the Guelph Presbyterial fall rally in St Andrew’s Church Kitchener.

Carl Marshall Knox Church Robert Turner Crescent Marshall Ted Florence Elliot J. L. Davidson R.R. Parker Save Lanels J. J. Davidson York Emma Coley Guelph Turner J Inglis

Dance Class Reopens With New and Returning Pupils

Dance classes at the hall opened with pupils recalling dances from last spring recital. New students joined, some wearing outfits previously worn by Mrs Irene Wadlie who has moved to Montreal.

Irene Wadlie Montreal

Dentists Office and Carport Approved After Hearing

A public hearing by the Committee of Adjustment granted permission for ASchanan to set up a dental office at his Church Street residence and Gordon Currie to erect a carport at his Frederick Street home. No nearby objections were raised, and both projects proceedable though they contravene the zoning by law.

Aschanan Church Street Gordon Currie Frederick Street Committee of Adjustment

Liberal Corn Roast at Mel McCullough’s Farm

At the Acton Liberal Association corn and wiener roast held Friday night east of Acton, Dr. Harry Hartley MP and wife attended amid a cold evening. Guests enjoyed hot coffee, roasted wieners, and doughnuts by the fire, with music and a sing‑along as area manager Rev Goodwin and Pete Papillon supervised activities. Also present were Halton leaders Morris Manderson and Owen Mullin, with gifts collected for a bale drive including jeans shirts and sweaters.

Mel McCullough Acton Liberal Association Acton Harry Hartley M.P Rev Goodwin Halton County Pete Papillon Halton Morris Manderson Owen + Mullin

Anniversary Turkey Supper Arranged by Knox Ladies' Aid

Knox Ladies' Aid plans its usual anniversary turkey supper for the church group with menu notes, conveners named, and prayers. Members urged to save Canada Packers labels for premiums and to support a Bible study period as proposed by the Guelph Presbytery.

Knox Ladies’ Aid A.M. MacPherson Ladies’ Aid Jessie McGregor A. J. Buchanan Guelph Presbyterial Canada Packers J Dennis AT Buchanan FJ McCutch

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 with Rev Father Campion OFM Conv delivering sermons on the Mass and Blessed Eucharist. Morning Masses included a 9 00 and 6 05 a m schedule and evening devotions at 7 45 p m featured preaching. Closing rites Tuesday night were led by Bishop W Smith with multiple priests assisting and the altar display praised.

Jesus Christ St. Joseph’s Parish Church Father Campion OFM Fran United States Canada Organis Irene Mulholland W. Smith Pembrooke J. J Farrell Tonatius College Guelph John Nawnan Church of Ourady John Murphy Holy Rosary Milton E. Reddin Cremmen St. Martin's Aorish Waterdown John Jattice St. Joseph's Parish W. Priester St. Andrew's Oakville P. Bodendiste Sacred Heart W. J. Morgan

Weekend Crash Causes Major Vehicle Damage On Highway Seven

A Saturday evening collision on Highway 7 at 201 Sideroad Esquesing left two cars with total damage of 1200 dollars. Lawrence Hughes of Guilletville sustained a severe head wound needing 15 stitches after his face hit the windshield during a left turn attempt. John D. Pawley of Brampton drove the other car. Const. Jim Hatch of North Halton O.P.P. investigated.

Unevo Highway 7 Sideroad Esquesing Lawrence Hughes Guilletville John D. Pawley Brampton Jim Hatch North Halton

Sonotone Hearing Program Announces Free Checks in Halton

D L Papillon Hearing Service offers personal service throughout Halton County with free information and a hearing checkup. Located at 49 Western Ave in Guelph. Sonotone, a trusted name with a long history, provides up-to-date hearing aids.

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

Victim of Accident Buried Friday

Funeral service was held Friday afternoon at the Rumles Shoemaker home for Harold Ferguson of Rockwood R R 2 who died from a farm accident the prior Wednesday. Rev Hadcock of Ebenezer United Church led the service at Ebenezer Church Cemetery with pallbearers Gordon Darby Ross Gordon Wallace Lis Mansell Nellis Calvin Meln and Earl Ward. Ferguson had bowled for the Acton Friends and team members were among those who called at the funeral home.

Rumles Shoemaker Fines Harold Ferguson R.R Rockwood Ferguson Rev Hadcock Ebenezer United Church Ebenezer Church Gordon Darby Ross Gordon Wallace Lis Mansell Nellis Calvin Meln Earl Ward

Proverbial Observation on Marriage Motives

A concise reflection notes that women often seek a good son in marriage while men delay until lacking clear reason to marry. The remark contrasts gendered expectations without citing individuals or events.

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