Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), November 10, 1971, p. 6

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The Acton Free Press Wednesday November 1971 Johnston Robinson wedding October 2 Doris liUltin Robinson and Col Bernard Johnston were married In Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon October The groom is with the Army and the couple are living Circle New Jersey The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Robinson 1 The groom is the son of Mrs A Johnston and the late Mr J Johnston Pa Mums in autumn colors decorated the church for the afternoon ceremony conducted by the Rev D R Nicholson Mrs Tom Manes played the organ and Douglas Dredge sang The Marriage Prayer ana It Was Gods Grace That Made You Mine Carried roses The bride wore a fulllength Empire line crepe gown with Venetian lace standup ruffled collar and long gathered sleeves The train attached the Empire waist was simply trimmed with covered buttons down the centre A headpiece of Venetian lace flowers trimmed with pearls held her Illusion veil She carried a cascade bouquet of white and orange roses Matron of honor was Mrs Jean Robinson Guclph the brides sisterinlaw Bridesmaids were two friends Miss Jennifer Taylor Fort Lauderdale Florida and Miss Joyce wore full length pant dresses with orange chiffon tops and skirts of autumn shaded flowers and orange picture hats They carried crescent shaped bouquets of orange mums Their pearl and gold chain bracelets were the gift of ho bride Mr Robinson gave his daughter In marriage Groomsman was Jack Neptune NJ a friend of the groom and the ushers were George Robinson brother of the bride Nell Rito Pa brotherinlaw of the groom Reception at school The reception was held in Brookville public school Many guests were present from Acton Ookvllle Guelph Toronto Kitchener Blucvale East Milton Georgetown Bolton London Odessa PlttsburR Pa Pa The brides mother wore a mid- blue dress and coat ensemble with lace and pearl trim black accessories sweetheart roses The grooms mother wore an eggshell brocade dress and Jacket ensemble black ac cessories and orange sweetheart The brides mother made the wedding cake Trip north The couple loft on a trip to Northern Ontario the bride wearing an velvet belted coat dress with black accessories She wore three orange sweetheart roses In her hair The bride was the guest of honor several special events before the wedding Miscellaneous showers were held by Mrs Jean Robertson the Indict of Presbyterian church Mrs Mrs Catherine Freeman by Miss Joyce Open house was held by the brides parents at their home on Sept Guelph area WI convention at Guelph Milne Henry vows In a ceremony in Rockwood United church Trudy Marie Henry and Charles Wilson Milne were married October The Rev Ralph Williams officiated for the afternoon wedding and Mrs Ferrlcr played the organ The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Hilts 377 St and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs James A Milne Alma St Maid of honor was Mrs Gary Ritchie Maui St the bridesmaids Mrs Vincent Dunne and Sandra Henry junior bridesmaid Wendy Henry anA flower girl June All are of Robert Phillips wood was ring bearer Best man was Gary Ritchie ushers Vincent Dunne James and Russel of Rockwood The reception followed in town hall The couple are living on Main a Rockwood Guests were present from Wyoming Mich Brantford Preston Montreal Bowmannue Guelph Everton Toronto Kitchener Gafc and Acton Two aunts were hostesses for a shower for the Mrs Angus Wyoming Mich and Mrs Murray Milson A second shower at No school was put on Mrs Betty Gknadenning Mrs Judy Dunne Mrs Gail Ritchie Mrs Blanchf Mrs Eva Glendenning and Mrs Donna Mrs Donna Schinck also was hostess for another shower for the Nursing gradi MARIE HENRY and Charles Milne were married in United church October 9 and are living in the village DORIS ROBINSON of R CompbcUville Johnston of the US army were married in Presbyterian church Photo by Jim Jennings Prize lists ready for fall fair Mrs Aitken was hostess for own dishes also the usual crazy the regular monthly meeting of exchange the ladies of Acton Fair board Mrs W Thompson was The president Mrs E Archibald courtesy convener was in the chair and Mrs S Morrison assistant secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and gave the financial report Thirteen ladles were present The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies annual meeting was held In Orange vUle members from Acton attended Advance list After a lengthy discussion the ladies completed their prize lists for the ladles division ad vance fair book The hostess Mrs C assisted by Mrs R L Davidson and Mrs C Storey served lunch The next meeting will be the Christmas party to be held at the home of Mrs Morrison Dec 2 at 7 oclock Committee in charge is Mrs J and Mrs R McEnery A pot luck supper will be served all are to bring their Future of UCW forum hosted here Trimly United Church Women presented by some of the Acton have arranged to host a forum in the church for Wed Nov There will be nine area United churches represented at this get- together to revitalize the organization Participants from some of these churches will present a skit outlining the U function in the church Guest soloist will be Brenda McNeil and pianist June Evans The devotional segment of the program women Mrs Hughes will give some of her fascinating book reports and show what materials are available Area treasurer King will be accompanied by Helen and they will answer any questions from the floor regarding Every woman associated with Trinity in Acton is being urged to attend and take part in this informative evening to exchange UCWs to further stimulate the interests of members and potential members Coffee will be served and everyone is assured of a warm welcome Mrs of Georgetown who is program convener for this area is helping with this evening and its success will depend upon worthwhile turnout Group plans mincemeat sale The Daughters of Knox held their regular monthly meeting In the Miss Ellen Anderson Room at Knox Presbyterian Church Monday evening Nov 2 The president Mrs Harry Otterbein presided Plans were made for the making of mincemeat The 1972 Presbyterian Calendars were given the members to distribute Each member was given a sheet of paper with the list of offices and were asked to fill in the office they wished to hold for the coming year Money from a faithful member was donated toward a Life Membership of the Missionary Society and it will be taken care of by the committee in charge was turned over to Mrs Tom Watson and her group for the Worship and Study The Study Problems and dilemmas of the new generation in Africa was presented A poem I am an African was read by Mrs E A Hansen The Scripture was read by Mrs H Price and the meditation given by Mrs M Sprawl Change day coffee hour The DropIn coffee hour for the women of the community has been changed from Wednesday to Thursday this week between 10 and a The next gathering is contemporary nature and will be ideas with members of other Chapter makes bazaar plans Trinity is also planning Thursday November 18 a pot luck general meeting Dec The Coffee Hour is in the parish hall with a nursery for children Mrs Howard president of Guclph welcomed delegates to the annual convention or area Womens Institutes In Mrs Welcker in her presidents address spoke on the theme Accent on Inspiration and Communication She stressed that there should he more visiting between executives the branch Institutes Potential now members should be Informed of the alms and objectives of the Womens Institute A lively singsong ably conducted by Mrs several times during the sessions Achieve goal President of the Mrs Aunt in reported that the WI anniversary fund to raise for McDonald Institute extension won now compiled tin- I having their Mrs urged each branch to participate in the celebrations as well as sending a delegate to the luncheon at the Royal York Hotel Canadian In February Mrs Bannister reported 18 members in the Jr Institute keeping busy This Is the only Junior Institute In the ire The Public Relations Officer Mrs Fried reported that branches In the Guelph urea donated 15 to various projects and causes more than last year The delegates In the recreation centre of the Dublin St church for a banquet Tell of Arctic Mr and Mrs Rule of Kitchener spoke and showed slides on life in the Arctic Mr superintendent of schools for the federal government in the Northwest Territories and Mrs Bule taught school In Ron Goodwin and his five daughters ages to played and sang several delightful selections Mrs Jamleson opened the Wednesday morning session and Introduced Miss Helen McKercher director of Home Economics Service Dept of Agriculture and Food who Introduced the five economists Present resolutions Mrs Wilson presented the resolutions re violence and immoral programs on TV pollution and recycling of waste materials These resolutions were sustained Mrs conducted the election past president Mrs Burnett president Mrs Howard New Hamburg first vice- president Mrs B Smith Us towel second vice president Mrs Norman Fergus third vicepresident Mrs Norman secretarytreasurer Mrs W C Anderson Stratford recording J secretary Mrs Harold Wallace I Clifford public relations officer Mrs Howard Dundee Executive committee- Mrs Richard Lamb Kitchener Mrs Clarence Shoemaker Mrs John Board members subdivision 10 Mrs Fletcher Drayton Alternate Mrs W Smith J SubDivision 11 Mrs I McNeil Atwood Alternate Mrs Travis J Subdivision 12 Mrs George Henderson Georgetown Standing conveners Agriculture Canadian Industries Mrs Wilson Smith Moncton Citizenship and World Affairs Mrs George Education and Cultural Activities Miss It 2 Acton Family and Consumer Mrs Morton West Montrose Resolutions Mrs John Bird Georgetown Tweed Curator Mrs Elmer Wilker Stratford Auditors Mrs Nelson Shakespeare Mrs Robert Junior Representative Miss Maxwell Hornby Wednesday afternoon Mrs Clarence Diamond public relntlonn officer of gave highlights of the 13th convention of the in Oslo Norway With the use of a tape recorder and slides she gave her impressions of the conference and people of Norway Mrs George Heist Mrs William and Mrs It presented a short skit Insight Into Involvement of Hoard Directors stressing the need to keep alms and ob jectives of the Womens Institute high LOWELL BROS MEAT MARKET Tender Blade or Short Rib Roast Roast Lean Ground Chuck Fresh Made Small Link Sausage Maple Leaf lb Sliced Side Bacon 69 FOR YOUR FREEZER RED BRAND BEEF Cut ft Wrppl SIDES 74 lb HINDS 89lb FRONTS 63Mb LOVELL BROS MODERN MEAT MARKET Mill E Daily Delivery Acton Phone 8532240 STATIONERY TYPEWRITERS Corsair Clipper Super Sterling Electric 179 to 249 New I i- RENTAL OWNERSHIP AGREEMENTS AVAILABLE WE INVITE YOUR ENQUIRIES CALENDARS FOR 1972 CANADIAN SCENES Alternate Mrs John Bird R j 2 Georgetown Mrs Kay Alger showed pi- tares of her tnp when members of Lakeside chapter of the I O DE met Tuesday of last week She had been to New Zealand Hawaii Japan and other islands of the Pacific Jean Buhner of Fergus graduated as a Registered Nurse from Victoria Hospital London in September Jean attended the M Bennett school here and grades and 10 Acton High School She graduated from Central Wellington High School Fergus She the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd She has accepted a position nursing at Groves Memorial Hospital Fergus William PHOTOGRAPHY Passport Industrial Portraits PHONE 8532269 Bazaar noon Final plans were made for the chapter bazaar in the Legion hall Nov A report was given from members attending the area conference in Oct A t panel of four women from provincial headquarters her father the late Wilfred Coles A report was given on the It had been read at a meeting of building in the North- Lakeside chapter in 1935 West Territories FREE DRAW NOTHING TO BUY Last weeks winner Playtex brassiere Pearl Baker Mowbray Place Get your name in now for this weeks draw for a Playtex hour girdle and the following week for a Wardrobe NIELSENS CLOTHING HINTONS SPECIAL for the weekend POTTED MUMS 99 REG VALUE SPECIAL WE ARE CLEARING A GREENHOUSE OF CHOICE FRESH MUMS AND ARE PASSING THIS FANTASTIC BARGAIN ON TO ALL FLOWER LOVERS BUY NOW WHILE SUPPLY LASTS HINTONS 5 TO STORE Typing Paper Several Quaint 29 to TYPING ERASERS 15 to 35 FOR 1972 CALENDAR PADS STANDS IDEAL JUMBOJUBILEE JOURNALS DIARIES EVERYDAY CALENDAR PADS ATTACHE CASES BRIEF CASES Clear T BALL PENS 98 to WRITING PAPER and ENVELOPES ADDING MACHINES Priced From STATIONERY

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