Ladies Raise Sum By Demonstration
The ladies of the church held a Stanley Brush demonstration in the Sunday School room last Monday afternoon, raising a sum for church decorating. Neighbor visits and weekend gatherings are noted, with multiple families from Rockwood and surrounding areas mentioned in social entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Brush
Harvey Jéstin
Bobby
Ted Jestin
Rockwood
Mir
W. H. Hortop
Bert Pelfreman
Clarence Hortop
Charlie Head
Weston
Jack Morrell
Guelph
Minoo
J. Benham
Joe Benham, Jr
Poem Promotes Local Moving Service
A light verse advertises a moving company offering to move trunks and dishes. It mentions handy delivery trucks and service across Erin Milton Guelph and Montreal with a single phone number 128 and reassuring rates aimed at families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Milton
Guelph
Montreal
Theatre Night Raises Over 300 For School Funds
The Acton Home and School Association cleared more than 300 after a theatre night on Thursday April 5 at the Roxy Theatre. Crowds enjoyed Father Was a Bachelor, with theatre manager Mr. Deveau sharing credit for the success. Proceeds will buy new equipment for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton ‘Home and School Association
Roxy Theatre
Deveau
Dne
School Association
Tleketa
Edna Jacques Tells at Friendly Circle Variety Night
Canadian poetess Edna Jacques spoke at United Church Variety Night, recounting life anecdotes with humor. She recalled homesteading roots, Acton visit, and admiration from Mackenzie King, while a diverse musical program featured a string sextette, vocal solos, and vibraphone pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Jacques
Friendly Circle
United Church
Mackenzie King
C. Rognvaldson
Sheila Paul
Ted Hansen
Elmer Smith
Rudolph Spielvogel
Ray Agnew
Charlie Mason
Yvonne Brunelle
Fred Salt
Glen Street
Guelph
St. Mary's
Auction sale of Mrs Jas Easterbrook home contents
Public auction planned for April 28 1951 at Nassagaweya Ontario lot 21 con 4 two of Brookville near Ebenezer Church. Sale lists Chesterfield suite tables chairs beds dressers sewing machine sport items kitchenware and large assortment of household goods with cash settlement and no reserve. Auctioneers Noley and Elliott clerk Rand L McMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Easterbrook
Nassagaweya
Brookville
Ebenezer Church
Chesterfield
Raymond
Quebec
Sunbeam
Thor
Royalaire
Noley and Elliott
RAND
Rock wood Community Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Rock wood Community Club met last Tuesday in Town Hall with fale attendance. President Ralph Hodgson and secretary Ruth McLaren led reports and brief addresses. Refreshments followed, music by the club band and Eden Mills Barbar Shop Quartette, then a business session before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood Community Club
Ralph Hodgson
Ruth McLaren
S. Scott
Eden. Mills
Bar
BE. Nickell
Guelph General Hospital
Allen Brydon
Marion Brydon
FLN
Stratford Hospital
St. John’s Church
Delegation Night Drags On After Council Meeting
The Acton council adjourned at 3 a.m. after a long session addressing street blocking on West Bower Avenue, hockey team funding, tax errors for Mr. Dodds, car damage claims, sewer charges, and various bylaw reviews. Officials planned repairs to the water main, reviewed assessments, and discussed sidewalk plans for Peel Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
West Bower Avenue
Gamer Motors
Garner Motora
Hower Avenue
G.A. Sitra
Bantam
Toronto
Acton
Council
Dodds
Asseazor Crumps
Mr. Dodds
Roy Goodwin
Goodwin
A. Hufnagel
Municipal Board
Goderich
March of Dimes
Y.M.C.A. Board
Library Board
Crump
Board of Arbitration
North Halton
Maxon
Leatherland
Tyler
Peel Street
Knox Avenue
Officers Elected At Limehouse Women’s Institute Meeting
Seventeen members rejoined the Limehouse Women's Institute at Memorial Hall for its annual meeting. Mrs. E L Miller chaired the officer election with results: president Mrs. E Sanford. 1st vice president Mrs. J Roughley. 2nd vice president Mrs. J Noble. secretary-treasurer Mrs. J Ellerby. district director Mrs. A J Smethurst. branch directors Mrs. Harold Brown Mrs. William Mitchell and Mr. Paul Spitzer. Delegates to Guelph Conference named Mrs Kirkpatrick Mrs Smethurst and Mrs Mitchell for May 3 and 4. Next meeting at Mrs Paul Spitzer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse Women's Institute
Memorial Hall
E. L. Miller
E. Sanford
Lst
J. ,Roughley
J." Noble
J. Ellerby
A. J. Smethurst
Harold Brown
William
One Room Apartment Notice in Greenwich Village
A sign posted on a brownstone in Greenwich Village reads One room apartment no bath suitable for artist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich Village
Knox Club Meeting Oriental Theme
The Daughters of Knox held their regular monthly meeting on Monday evening April 2 in the church classroom. Plans were made for a May meeting while craft projects and decorations were prepared, with a study on the Orient run by Mrs Buchanan assisted by Mrs MacKenzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Knox
Ruth Smith
Doris Halliday
Betty Sinclair
MacKenzie
June Watkins
Olive Musselle
Helen Somerville
Jacqueline Watkins
Joyce Greer
Alana Bruce
Buchanan
Pat Terry
Ritchie
Mission Krields
Orient
Joveé Greer
Elizabeth Jang
Obituary Mrs M C Overholt Dies In Toronto
Mrs M C Overholt of 502 Windermere Ave Toronto died Sunday after two months of illness. Born Edna Johnston in Acton she married Melbourne C Overholt 26 years ago and lived in Toronto 23 years. She leaves husband daughter Merle parents and two brothers. She was active in Canadian Club Eaton Forum Humberside Home and School Club Toronto Home and School Council Clarke Bros Mach ine Co Ltd and church work at Runnymede United Church Neighborhood Workers Amicus Club. Funeral services were held in Toronto and Acton with interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Overholt
Windermere Ave
Toronto
Acton
Edna M. Johnston
R. L. Johnston
Qverhalt
T. Eaton Forum
Humberside
Neighborhood Workers’ Association
Woman's Association
Amicus Club
Howard’ Park United Church
York Bros
Victor Brumley
EW. Jewitt
F. A. Currey
Mears Jack
Kenneth Blow
Ernest
Clarence Wise
Melvin and
Orland Harrison
Fairview Cemetery
Acton Athlete Dies In Flaming Tr Track
Acton mourns a well known athlete who excelled in hockey and baseball across the district. The funeral service was held at Victor Rumley Funeral Home with interment in Fairview Cemetery and many friends attending to honor his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Jack
Toronto
Milton
Hewitt
Victor
Rumley
Rav
Wo. Luxton
St. Alban's
Fairview Cemetery
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Roy
Oh. S&. Holden
Douglas Street
Painting and Decorati Contractors
Health Department
Cornell
Bowman Black and Shoemaker
Elliot
Jack Ridley
Jack Kentner
Don_ Palmer
G. Robinson
G. Mellor
L. Garner
Thompson Motors
S. F. Lawrason Co
Thompson Farm Service
Beardmore and Co
Acton Free Press
W. D. Talbot Hardware
Sheridan Equipment Co
Dominion Stationers
F. Terry
H. G
Police
Mar
Prus Cocciaticeiencue
Hargrave
Stewart
Wreck
Greer
Woods
Taylor
Fryer
Knox Club
D. Cale
Fred Kentner
Fred Dunn
Ken Marshall
Norman Fryer
Ken Har‘ren
C. Lindsay
Bud Kentner
al Kirkness
W. Robertson
Elwin Kentner
Ted Perkins
Jack Mellor
Bud Palmer
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Georgetown Lumber Company Ltd
Stanley Park, Erin
Modernaires Band
Upwells
Acton Public Utilities
J. McGeachie
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