Institute Elects New Officers and Reports on Tweedsmuir Work
The Tweedsmuir History Institute presents its new officers including President Miss Doris Fines and Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Browry Warhamah. A district meeting notes Pennies for Friendship totaling 206 and lists committee assignments, baking contest entries, hospital visits, and community activities across Erin, Milton, and Guelph areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ts A ‘S Institute
Erin Die Greeneek
Ite
Rae McCrae
Salobears
Doris
G. Akken
Margaretan
Doris Fines
A. McCrea
B. Archibald
Denis
G. Akbin
D. G Eon
Betas
M. Jackson
A. Mc
S. Fuller
Oh. Er
Taylor
G. Aitken
A. Tanthey
H. Theaker
H. R. Howard
D. Sears
W. Milton
D. Lie
R Taylor
Margaret McMillan
C. Starey
G. Young
K. Klooder
Ve.rs
D. Winter
A. Tovell
Colave
Gaeigh Hospital
E. Archibald
Gilray
Cookstown
Shannon Blanchette Will Marry William Shannon in Knox Church
Judith Georgina Blanchette of Nipigon now Rockwood and William Shannon of Acton wed at Knox Presbyterian Church in Acton on a Saturday afternoon. Rev. AL McKenzie officiated with organist Hansen. The bride wore satin and nylon net with a lace jacket and a beaded tiara. Attendants included Arlene Boyd and Jane Blanchette. guests and family joined a church reception before the couple planned to live in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Blanchette
William Shannon
A. McKenzie
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
Judith Georgina Blanchette
Rockwood
Fomerly
Nipigon
Willian Goong Shannon
al, McKenzie
Mary Goneau
Tom Shannan
EA. Hansen
O Ther
Harry Boyd
Stone School Demolished and Brisbane School Followed
Over the past week Fred Brooks who bought the Stone School from the Department of Highways tore down most of the building and the Brisbane School eight miles north is meeting the same fate but more slowly. Community notices include club meetings and visits, Easter holidays, and a successful rummage sale in Limehouse Memorial Hall with a hamper prize won by Mrs K M Bourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brooks
Department of Highways
Brisbane
Heme Club
Ted Brown
Gossam
Terry Ingles
Hornings Mills
Vance Lanalith
Brenda
Clinton
John Glynn
Park Plaza
Toronto
Knox Ladies Aid Holds Easter Meeting and Silence
Knox Ladies Aid met in the church classroom on Tuesday. Mrs. R. Spielvagel opened with an Easter theme and the group observed a minute of silence for the late Mrs. George Lamenille. The meeting covered reports, table upkeep discussions, and catering plans for July 11 events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCutcheon
Halton District Institute
Ospringe Presbyterian Church
James van Fleet
Murray Smith
A. H. McKenzie
Moran
Robert Parker
van Fleet
McKenzie
Nan Qn
Snowstorm Returns Visibility Drops Across the Countryside
Mid winter air and reduced visibility greet residents Wednesday night as a sudden snowstorm hits. This weekend Acton Y Men host a regional conference here with plans for billeting catering and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Y# Men
Life-Long Churchill Resident Mrs A Swackhamer Passes
Mrs Ina Grice Nworkhemer of WM 2 Acton was buried in Churchill United Church cemetery this day April 1. The funeral was conducted by Rev Dwight Engel with pallbearers Britth Grif fin Wallace Swackhamr Griffin Sprowll Archie Kort Clarice Denny and Harold McIntyre. Flowers were sent by Janes Swackheiner Rose Swackhumur John Van Goosen John Macrae Fort Ryder Ralph Denny Robert Kerr Jr Jack Allan Charles Thompson BI McCready and Donald Swackhamer. Mrs Swackhamer died March 30 at St Josephs Hospital Guelph at 78. She was born December 32, 1845 in Halton County, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Denny. Survived by four sons Harald C of Hamilton, Sealle B of WR 2 Acton, J Christopher of Acton, Boss M of Acton, and a brother Van Goosen of Guelph, plus a sister Mrs Minnis Ryder of Guelph. Eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ufelang
Churchill
Ina Grice Nworkhemer
Acton
Chunchill
John van Goosen
John Macrae
Fort Ryder
Ralph Denny
Robert Kerr Jr
Jack Allan
Charles Thompson
BI McCready
Donald Swackhamer
John Denny
Istilly Wan
Hirant Denny
Rwcelll Church
Arthur
Churchill United
Fa Wonica
Ther
Lwle
Harald C
Hamillton
Sealle
J. Christopher
Boss M
Actad
Gar Hier
Irk van Goosen Sl
Gugiph
Minnis Ryder
Guelph
Goon Mule Auction and Community Club Events Noted
A Burlington report highlights a June floodlight auction sale at the park and May ball games planned as the Eden Mille Community Club hosts monthly meetings. Easter visits list local families with several out-of-town guests and a school program features a Beatles themed performance by the youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Slimn
Merv. Simpson
Niagara Falls
William Slinn
Stinn
Wallaceburg
George Aitken
F. Funston
Toronto
James Henry
K. Stevenson
William McLean
Bob Francis
Francis
W. Gilbertson
J. Gilbertson
Garnet
Handicrafter Meeting Notes At Mrs Murray Home NS
The March meeting at Mrs Murray’s home featured entertainment with songs and a planned towel imprint project. Members discussed representing Halton County handicraft at the Nova Kotla Convention and reported on a Milton course about desserts and dairy fruit pairings, with no dessert demonstration planned at a lake date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Mary Stewart
Institute
Deley
Mire
Maluar
Mre. Huey
Halton
Henry
Milton
Department of Agriculture
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Tweedsmuir
Wire
Browry
Aire
Burlington
C. L. Heimler
Tph
Robertson
S. Baldwin
Ancaster
D. Slewan
The
Cancer Society
Albert Tansley
Qtle Colleeh
John Hunter
Iph
Archie Sinclair
Eddie Storey
Guillia
Fred Storey
Caledon
Ed Jank
Clifford Storey
Ricky Wilkinson
Ray Storey
Orillia
Cliffard Starey
Shannon-Blanchette
Knox Church
Georgina van Fleet
Arlene Boyd
S. Sinclair
Knox C.G
Brisbane Stone School
Knox Ladies’ Aid
Mrs. A. Swackhamer
Goon Mule
MacDougall
Bonnie
Tom Hail
Eden
Underwood Olivette
Underwood Lettera
Lone Reg
Underwood Ltd
Dills Stationery
Alka Seltzer
Dan River
Oxford
Con Dee
Kennedy
Globe
Guelph, Gas
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