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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 28, 1961

Page

4

Hamilton-Smith Vows In Double-Ring Ceremony

Donna Marie Smith and Howard Robert Hamilton wed at Ballinafad United Church on September 9 in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Dwight Allen of Acton. Attendants wore yellow mauve gowns. bride's gown was white Noor with three tiers. Afterward a reception in the church hall, then a honeymoon to Ottawa and Algonquin Park before settling in Georgetown. Out-of-town guests came from Parry Sound Swift Current Beeton Merrickville Toronto Belwood Fergus Drayton Limehouse.

Ballinafad United Church Foli Ferns Donna “Marie Smith T. E. Smith Howard Robert Hamilton Jack Hamilton Georgetown Dwight All Acton Ballin Beaton C. Ong J. Black Arthur ‘Miersma Doreen Diane Smith Duncan MacDougall Erin Nan Bill Smith Jim Hamilton Ottawa Algonquin Park District Mrs. Hamilton Main St. N Parry Sound Swift Current Saskatchewan Beeton Merrickville Toronto Belwood Fergus Drayton Limehouse Donna Smith T. &. Smith Ballinafad Howard Hamilton Ars

Knox Rally Sunday School Honors Pupils at Church Service

At Knox Church the Sunday School staff and pupils held Rally Day with a combined service led by Clarence Coles in Rev. A H McKenzie’s absence. Kenneth Mann read pupil certificate lists, Elmer Grischow led prayers, Gayle Roszell and Ary Grischow read scripture, and the junior choir performed. Certificates awarded included Paul Hansen, John Hansen, Shirley Jacque, Cathy Ashley, and others for various year seals and memory work, after a dedication by staff before the pulpit.

Knox Church A. H. McKenzie Clarence Coles Kenneth Mann Elmer Grischow Rayer Gayle Roszell Ary Grischow Robert Raikes Paul Hansen John Hansen Leslie Coles Shirley Jacque Cathy Ashley Karen Ashley Beverley McKnight Seal Ann Toth Jessie Ann Davidson Carol Patterson Valerie Coles Stephen Coles Carolyn Coles Connie Coles Nancy Aitkens Janet Aitkens John Davidson Bruce Coles Billy Hansen Ruth Coles

Miss Jean Britton Wins U S Bus Tour

Miss Jean Britton, an active Junior Farmer and 4H member from Acton, wins a United Nations Tour of Washington and New York City. She will travel by chartered bus Sunday morning with other representatives, visiting key sites and enjoying shopping. She is the daughter of Mrs. Chris Britton.

Jean Britton Halton Farmer Washington New York City Miss Britton United States Chris Britton RR. 1 Acton

Church Calendar for Acton Ontario October 1 1901

Acton churches list services for October 1 including St Alban the Martyr Anglican Baptist Presbyterian United Church of Canada and Pentecostal Tabernacle with times for Holy Communion morning and evening worship Sunday School and youth activities. The notice includes pastors locations and contact hints.

Aim Paul World Communion Knox Manse Willow Street North

Western trip slides highlighted at United Church Friendly Circle

The first fall meeting on Wednesday September 30 featured Mac Sprowl describing his western journey with illustrated slides. He toured sites like the South Saskatchewan Dam Outlook and Banff with highlights on grain elevators, Timmins mines, and an Arrowwood to Calgary flight over the Blackfoot reserve.

Canada United Church Friendly Circle Group Mac Sprowl West South Saskatchewan Outlook Saskatchewan Sprowl Timmins Banff Arrowood Alberta Calgary

Scouts Face 48 Hour Blizzard Test of Camping Mettle

Scoutmaster Bruce Williamson recalls two Colorado groups in a 48 hour blizzard. One patrol, led by a vigilant leader, built fires and collected wood to endure, while another group panicked and failed to stay together. The tale contrasts discipline and self control with tragedy as the survivor and survivor outcomes highlight good scouting skills.

Bruce Williamson Colorado Mountain Colorado

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