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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1955
Page
19
Mrs. Robert Buckner, newcomer to Acton and wife of the town's newest doctor, leads Slim and Trim classes at the Y M C A. She explains that child learning begins in play and movement to music is essential and rhythm is a felt but hard to define force.
Mrs. Buckner extols rhythm and Eurhythmics as keys to self discipline and coordination for children through rhythmic play. She cites ballet for athletes and performers, noting benefits to fitness and artistic appreciation, while a 1955 Canada immigration report shows 17,627 arrivals in four months, down 37 percent from the previous year.
The Lorne Scots band appeared among massed military and brass bands on the CNE stage during a Sunday concert. Units from Toronto to St. Catharines participated with local players in the Lorne Scots, as the event closed with Road to the Isles Abide With Me The Last Post and flag lowering.
Margaret Patricia Dyer and Robert Daniel Zimmer wed at Rockwood Presbyterian Church with Rev. Fred Williamson officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Dyer, wore a brocaded taf feta gown and carried a white Bible with orchid. the ceremony included a maid of honor, bridesmaids, and a flower girl. A reception followed for 60 guests, and the couple will reside in Summerside Prince Edward Island after a wedding trip through Ontario and parts of Canada. Attendees came from Michigan, Ontario, and nearby towns.
The Halton Principals' Association opened at Glenwood school Nelson township on September 20 under R M Acheson as chair. L L Skuce inspector introduced four new principals and noted rapid growth from 1938 pupil counts to 1930s figures.
Dorothy Alice Jones of Dunnville wed George Evans Waller of Rockwood in a candlelit Dunnville First Baptist ceremony officiated by Rev. H. E. Murphy. The bridal party wore turquoise and teal gowns with crystalette accents. reception followed with autumn flowers and a three tier cake. The couple will reside in Listowel and were joined by guests from Guelph Rockwood Hamilton St Catharines Kingston Buffalo and Windsor.
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