Greenock W I Meeting Features Speaker and Demonstrations
The July Greenock Women’s Institute met at Mrs. George Wallace’s Rockwood home with president Mrs. Gordon Leslie in charge. A St John Ambulance talk on tension followed a health minded lesson on weight and diet, and demonstrations on patient care were shown. Lunch ended the evening as Mrs Chester Allen served as courtesy convenor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock Women's Institute
George Wallace
R.R. 4
Rockwood
Gordon Leslie
Mary Stewart
Charlie Binnie
St. John Ambulance
Alo
Bellisque Roszell
Institute Grace
Alf Winter
E. Pearen
Chester Alen
Churchill Community Picnic Aids Pioneer Cemetery
A Sunday community gathering at the W J McDonalds grounds on July 31 raised funds for the Pioneer Cemetery at Fifth Line and No 7 Highway. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W Thompson with Mrs Thompson's parents the Griffins of Erin, Mr and Mrs Charles Binnie with Mrs C Best of Peterborough, and Mr and Mrs Alex Jackson of Erin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thompson
W. J. McDonald
Fifth Line
No.7 Highway
Clare MacArthur
Michael Bisson
Welland
Fred “MacArthur
Obituary Mrs Rhea McEachern of Milton
Mrs Rhea Mildred McEachern a Milton merchant died July 21 at her Bronte Street home. She and her husband operated a service station on Main and Bronte for many years. Born 1905 at Crewson's Corners she was educated in Acton Milton and married Kelly McEachern in August 1925. Survived by daughter Wilma Tyrer sister Mrs Chris Gletsinger Regina and brother Brandon Crewson R R Milton. Funeral July 23 at McNabb Chapel Rev J K L McGown officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers Ted Colgan Terry Barker Dave Wilson Darra Steen Jim Collins Bob Dixon.
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Milton
Rhea Mildred McEachern
Bronig St
Crewson
Acton
Wilma Tyrer
Chris Gletsinger
Regina
Brandon Crewson
R.R. Milton
McNabb Chapel
J. K. L. McGown
Evergreen Cemetery
Ted Colgan
Terry Barker
Dave Wilson
Darra Steen
Jim Collins
Bob Dixon
Greenock Greenthumbs Hold June Meetings and Garden Demo
The Greenock Greenthumbs club met on June 30 at Marian Barbara Gates home with ten members answering roll call The group toured Hamilton s Botanical Gardens and Hamilton Rock Garden then Dundurn Park for a picnic Mrs Winter and Mrs Spence led pruning tomato plants weed control canning tomatoes and preparing berries for freezing They discussed plans for an Achievement Day demonstration on August 27 and closed with The Queen Lunch followed.
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Greenock Greenthumbs
Mrs. Winter
Mrs. Spence
Hamilton
Botanical Gardens
Hamilton Rock Garden
Dundern Park
Greenock Greenthumbs Club
Marian Barbara Gates
Laura Tryssenaar
Muskoka
Marjorie Johnston
Winter
Canada
Slides of Holland and England Highlight Dublin W L Meet
Members of Dublin Women's Institute and some husbands gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Watkins near Shelburnie for the July meeting. A smorgasbord supper pleased all, with president Mrs. C. Britton and secretary Mrs. E. Norton presiding. The roll call drew answers Say Sing Play or Pay as Mrs. W. Britton reported on a successful Near sale booth and turned in funds for the treasurer. The program committee, Mrs. William McIntyre and Mrs. C. Armstrong, organized the evening’s lineup. A slide show by Mr. and Mrs. Melvin McCullough featured Holland England and Guernsey Islands with colorings admired by all. Mrs. Willard Britton voiced thanks for sharing the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
Wilmer Watkins
Shelburnie
W. Britton
William Mclintyre
C. Armstrong
Melvin McCullough
Guernsey Breeders’ Association
Holland
England
Guernsey
Willard Britton
Tragic Farm Accident Highlights Child Safety On Machinery
Last month a four year old boy died after falling from a tractor operated by another young boy. The incident raises questions about parental responsibility and child supervision around farm equipment. Authorities urge keeping children away from farm machinery and lessons on safety before children are allowed near these devices.
Ontario Agricultural Fairs Dates by Towns
Ontario Department of Agriculture pamphlet lists fair dates for towns including Acton Ancaster Barrie Brampton Caledon Durham Elmira Erin Fergus Galt Georgetown Kitchener London Milton Orangeville Ottawa Paris Toronto Waterdown and more in September and October with multiple day ranges and the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto note.
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Ontario Department of Agriculture
Ontacrto Agricultural
Acton
Ancaster
Seppete
Barrie
Bolton
Brampton
Caledon
Durham
Elmira
Erin
Fergus
Georgetoun
Kitchener
London
Milton
Orangeville
Ottawa
Paris
Toronto
Beatrice Fletcher recalls one room schools and trailblazing service
Beatrice Fletcher, longtime Nassagaweya Township secretary treasurer and first woman on the Halton County school board, recounts early 20th century schooling in Guelph and Nassagaweya. She notes moving meetings to her home for warmth, the 1940 1960 era school improvements, hydro delayed, and plans for a central Brockville style school before 1970 with two new rooms.
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Beatrice Fletcher
Nassagaweva
Guelph
Canadian Pacific Railway
Guelph Junction
C.P R
Arkell
Conwhin
Moffat
Wellington Hotel
Austin Fletcher
SS. No. 4
Nassagaweya
Eaton's
John Harcourt Simpson
Elwood Wilson
S.S. No 4
Halton County
Nassagawevya Township
Old Township
Joseph Frank
Brookville
Masonic Hall
Campbellville
Brouckville
Lindsay -Ferguson
Nasxsaguweeyva
Beatrice
Letcher
Expo construction near finish before 1966 gate
Expo project progress shows about 90 percent completion anticipated by year end 1966 ahead of opening. Habitat 67 and theme pavilions advance. national participants start into 1967 with phased completion before opening. Concordia Bridge linked Cite du Havre to Sainte-Helene. rail work and minirail testing planned this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Habitat 67
National
Corporation
Concordia
Cite du Havre
Sainte-Helene
Ile Sainte - Helene
Me Notre-Dam
Expo Corporation
Subterranean Monster Sightings Persist at Rockwood Beach
Visitors at Rockwood Conservation Area remain vigilant for a rumored underground monster. A new sandy beach opened this year and drew large crowds, boosting local interest and speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood Conservation Area
Triple celebration at Acton AA meeting
Acton Alcoholics Anonymous held a Scout Hall meeting on Saturday July 23 with visitors from Guelph Long Branch Milton Georgetown Toronto and Collingwood boosting attendance beyond 50. Collingwood AA led the event and hosted a birthday tribute for Tom seven years Mary six years and Scotty four years, followed by a birthday lunch of meat pies salads and cake.
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Acton Alcoholics Anonymous
Scout Hall
Guelph
Long Branch
Milton
Georgetown
Toronto
Collingwood
Collingwood AA
Tom
Mary
Scotty
Third picture today in summer safety contest
The Elmer the Safety Elephant contest in the Acton Free Press features a third picture in a four part series. Elementary pupils across the paper’s area are invited to win prizes, including a CCM Imperial 700 bicycle for boys and girls, plus 25 weekly prizes. Enter by mailing to the Ontario Safety League, 208 King St W, Toronto, postmarked before August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Free Press
Ontario Safety League
King St. W
Toronto
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Greenock W.I
Rockwood Conservation Park
Elliote Patterson
North American
A. Gates
R. S. Hartec
Churchill
Mrs. R. McEachern
Mrrs. Winter
Dublin
Hinton’s
Caroline Flower & Garden
Roxy
Our Man Flint
James Coburn
Lee J. Cobb
Villa Fiorita
Maureen O'Hara
Rossano
Mara OF the
Wilderness
Adam
Batman
Man OF
Morocco
Walt Disney
A. A
Fred A. Hoffman
Optometrist
St. George's Sq. Guelph, Ont
The
Canadian Cancer Society
Rumley
Shoemaker Funeral Home
Harold Denny
Elmer
Pollock and
Campbell
Water St. North
GALT
Frank Carney
LID
Thompson Motors
Imperial
Curt
Elmer the
Safety Elephant
Connote
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