Fragmented Chatter From a Rural Community Bulletin
A long, wandering collection notes from Acton area: fire incidents at the Dominion Hotel site and a baking sale by the Daughters of Kaos at Kooy Church attract crowds. weather swings from snow to thunderstorms with buds popping. Students clean up school grounds under Principal GW My Kenzie, while local fishing and school events prompt various hints and stray lines about civic life and a Home and School convention remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Kaos
Kooy Church
Scouts Return From All-Day Hike To Blue Springs Camp
Tired and footsore scouts from the newh Jored First Action Scout Troop completed a 9 am to 6 15 pm trek to Blue Springs Scout Camp. Led by Scoutmaster Neil Miller, John Davidson David Ryder Ax el Niesczek and John McGeachie faced bushland and maps, with blisters and minor slips, ending with a bath at the spring to quench thirst and recover energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dep Wean
Footsere
Newh Jored First Acton
Blue Springs
John Davidson
David Ryder
Axel Niesczek
John McGeachie
Neil Miller
Arriing
Wnader
Euchre and Dance Sunday Thankoffering at St Avartrawn hall
The Tuesday April 1 euchre and dance at St Avartrawn hall drew 27 tables. High honors went to Mrs. RL Davidson Miss Lurena Campbell and several gentlemen including Mr. Wickson Mrs. Richardson played as a gent. A joint thankoffering followed with talks by Mrs. B Yes and Mary Isne Madi Ruth Strutt Lin dy Barclay and others. The evening featured entertainment by Ramata musicians and an offertory for Retarded Children. The euchre at Mr and Mrs Archie Law’s venue attracted eight tables with high ladies Mrs Robert McEwen and high gentleman Art Willetts. The April Evening Auxiliary meeting at Mrs. Percy White’s home included Easter hymns papers on temperance and stewardship and a reconciliation film on the Resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Avartrawn Hall
RL. Davidson
Lurena Campbell
Wickson
Martha Richardson
FT. Thompskin
Bertha Kentne
Gordon Winguicht
Hingham
Yasaries
Dian
Mary Isne
Madi
Ruth Strutt
Lindy Barclay
Archie Law
Mires
Robert McEwen
Art Willetts
Dow Bidy
Ro Bo Rickwood
Edmunds
White
Percy White
Alex van Hoorm
Boer War Vet Charles Withers Buried After Sudden Death
Charles Withers a Boer War veteran and World War I veteran, longtime Beardinary employee, died suddenly in St Josephs Hospital on April 19. He had lived in Ac Lon for 42 years and enlisted in the Horse Guards before serving in the Boer War and the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I. He is survived by his wife and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Withers
Beardinary
Ned
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Wissetts
Beardimotes
Acton Dosidentys
Ffsdith Ghotes
Betenils
Bani
Whirlpool
Scotland
Willian Withers
Johnson
Canada
Withers
Ama Jm
Seconad Regiment
Horse Guards
Tth
Canadian Expeditionary Forge
Obituary of Mrs W Ostrander Dies in Georgetown
Mrs William Ostrander died March 19 in Georgetown at age 94. Olive Jane Claridge, born near Brampton, married William Ostrander in 1893, lived in Huttonville Str etsville Glen Williams and Georgetown. She leaves two sons, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral March 22 at Union Presbyterian with Rev G L Royal. cremation at Brampton cemetery. Donations to Town Memorial Hospital Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ostrander
Emery St
Georgetown
William Ostrander
Springbrook
Brampton
Olive Jane Claridge
George Claridge
Huttonville
Streetsville
Glen Williams
Wtown
Ostrander
Press
Elsie
Victor
Stella
U.el
William Agar
Geartown
H. E. Tim
Geotown
Mr Ostrander
Toronto
G. L. Royal
Union Presbytch
Harold C. M Clure
Thetown Memorial Hospital Fund
Alvin Dobbie
Bert Borst
Clarence Ostrander
Bert Hunter
Norval
Arthur Lundy
K. C. Lindsay
Clow
Windsor
Walkerton
Shelburne
Robert Bruce Inglis Buried at Fairview Church
Robert Bruce Inglis died at Stringbrook Hospital Toronto on a Saturday in April after a brief illness. Born in Shediac New Brunswick he was predeceased by his wife Jean Neill Tedon. He leaves three sons James South Whittier Calston and Robert of Acton a daughter Mrs L Butine and two sisters Mrs Purdy and Mrs William Loggie. Funeral service held at Ramle Shoemaker Funeral Home conducted by Rev K Reid. Interment at Fairview Cemetery with pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Inglis
Young Street
Acton
Stringbrook Hospital
Toronto
Shediac
New Brunswick
Jean Neill Tedon
Edmunton
Albert
Inglis
Mes
L. Butine Acton
James
South Whittier
Calston
Robert
Pentecostal Church
Fairview Come
Woters
Poleter
Bill Headon
Albert Headon
Jim Saplis
Chirence Peters
Robert Smith
Public School Hires New Teacher for Next Season
Seaforth resident Douglas Widdis was hired by the public school board to fill a remaining teaching spot for next year. He taught in Seaforth for four years and will split duties, teaching part time industrial arts and part time academic subjects to meet the district’s need for an arts teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Widdis
Seaforth
Widdlis
Acton
Millon Ch
Minister Former Opera Star Entertains at Dinner Meeting
A local gathering in Guelph featured a former Metropolitan Opera star, a guest salvist, and Judge Cloyd Wadwiger sharing messages. Attendees included Aunties from the local congregation and members of the Christian Youth Fellowship plus a bowling party at Miss Ella Williams’s home. Plans for a Missions Banquet in May and Miss Alice Porter’s return to field in India were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Christian Missioney Society
Stevenson
Mnister
Metropolitanc Opera
New York
Jesus
Cloyd Wadwiger
Okbshours
Fevelent
Christian Youth
Chit of Christ Disciples
Ella Williams
Alice Porter
Porter
India
Enrollment Surges in Jr Fire Dept As Signups Continue
Chief Jack Newton reports ongoing interest in the Junior Fire Department after a mass enrollment day. On Saturday April 16, 165 youngsters enrolled and 47 more joined last Saturday, with current signups closing only when firemen are present at the Vire Hallo event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inss
TR Acton
Loss Teme
Jack Newton
Lakeside LO.D.E. Chapter Dance At Legion Friday
The Lake side LO.D.E. Chapter held a spring dance at the Legion auditorium drawing a good crowd Friday evening. Regent Mrs Rudolph Spielvogel welcomed guests at the door as Mery Tollon’s orchestra played a variety of music including pop and square dances. A few out-of-town guests signed the guest book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakesside
Legion Auditorium
Rudolph Spielvogel
Nny
Mery Tollon
Ovile
Cheque Presentation Sparks Community Gathering
A presentation was held at Ban Jauckburn school on Saturday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mcpartis who lost their barn when heavy snow caused it to collapse. Program master of ceremonies RL Davidson led a brief program of music and readings, including a violin solo by Margaret Morrison and accordion solo by Mrs. Clarene Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban- Jauckburn School
Fred Mc Partis
RL. Davidson
Margaret Morrison
Robert Denry
Clarene Cole
Vern Deny
McArthur
Wes Masales
Willian McDonald
Unclear Family Visit and Confirmation Service
Mr and Mrs West Masales and their grandson Ronald McArthur visited on Sunday with Ernie Dawson and family of Ol Springs for the confirmation service of their grandchildren Robert and Carel Ann Dawson. Local Home Mr and Missivle Malott and Family at Ridgetown visited with her sister Mi and Mrs Stan HAL and other members of her fare iy user.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Masales
Mr Angas
Guelph
Heapal
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N Free Press
Bela
Bree
Kenzie
Sativa
Charles Gough
R. Rex Aston
Main Street
Dominion Hotel
Fairy Lake
Comte of Tatton
Fieh
Phett
Efile
Browne
Simone
Miss Roth
Messin Ramat
Reanie Moore
Mr. Mirch
Vaa Noon
ChuZenshyp Cononer
Archie Lawr
F Shortill
Jesse McEnery
van Hoorn
Itaneh
Tuuea
Rew Ate McKenzie
Rumley — Sharmaker
Apia
George Sinet Histob Dondon
Fo. Writ
Joli Wilson
So Noto
Aglan
AL Meaney
al Sind W Philly
United Gas Limited
THE
Canadian Gas Association
Alec Guinn
Joan Greenwood
Peter Finch
Cecil Parker IN
CHCH
Robert Bruce Inglis
Fairview
Con
Pistiit Choistim
Ahi
Turkey
Wen Stevenson
Inen
Jr. Fire Dept
Manning Electric
Knights OF Columbus
Guelph Memorial Gardens
Jack Ridley
Farm Service and Supplies
Shakespeare
Laurence Olivier
Henry V
Cinemascope
Fabian
Hound Dog Man
the Jayhawkers
Jett Chandler
Diary OF
Anne Frank
IN Color & Cinemascopt
Millie Perkins
Resid Woot
James Stewart
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