G Bennett Hosts 4 H Calf Club Meeting at Scotsdale Farm
In Georgetown on Tuesday August 7 Scotsdale Farm hosted the Acton 4H Calf Club for its fourth regular meeting. Host Mr and Mrs S G Bennett and staff provided a Shorthorn cattle demonstration and breeding discussion led by Nino Braida. Members received grooming tips, disease notes, and judging instructions ahead of achievement day with refreshments served on the lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schisdsle
Georgetown
Wiener
S. G. Bennett
Framerson
Acton
Nino Braida
Bennett
Scotsdale Farm
John _Kranendonk
Janet Aitken
Clarke
Braida
Russell Murray
Immigration Laws Questioned At Ebenezer U C W August Meet
Ebenezer United Church Women held a well attended meeting led by President Mrs M Hayward with prayer and devotional on Gods wisdom. Discussion focused on immigration policy favoring skilled workers, youth, and the impact on old and sick. Ebenezer S S picnic followed at Waterfalls Playground with races games and swimming. A Brookville hall presentation honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs Bruce Cargill with a bronzetone dinette suite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer U.C.W
W. Bewiey
G. Thomas
M. Thomson
J. Early
Canada
Korea
M Hayward
H. Blyth
Rayer
Ebenezer S.S
Waterfalls Playground
Brookville Hall
Bruce Cargill
Halton County approves survey for fallout shelter sites
At a July meeting Halton County councillors approved an $800 survey to locate possible fallout shelter buildings with an 90 percent government subsidy. A contractor will conduct the survey with municipal co operation. Heavy rain flooded the Court House basement damaging two motors and water leaked into the clerk and engineer offices. repair prices will be sought. The new Museum curator Major Harold J Newman was introduced to his bosses by Herb Merry. About 600 people viewed the unofficial museum opening. Tenders awarded to Holman Construction for granular base and crushed gravel totaling three bids. Hayward and Pickett for two granular base tenders. W R Greenley for crushed gravel. Browne and Louth for posts and wire fencing at the Boyne. Halton Paving and Contracting for a concrete bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Court House
Harold J. Newman
Museum Board
Herb Merry
Oakville
Newman
Holman Construction Co
Hayward and Pickett Ltd
Accidents Cause $1800 In Area Damage And Injuries
A series of six area accidents caused nearly 1800 in damage and minor injuries. An Islington woman’s tire blowout caused a sideswipe on Highway 401 with 150 damage. A Fiat Mew door opening led to 600 damage on 401. A cyclist narrowly missed serious injury near Isideroad after turning in front of a VW, with 312 damage. A Rockwood man hit a tree on Isideroad as steering failed, 200 damage. A Toronto man was forced into the meridian on 401 after a passing car swerved, suffering facial lacerations and leg abrasions, 700 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islington
Highway 401
IS Sideroad
Rockwood
Toronto
Joseph Zions Dies In Guelph Hospital
Joseph Zions of KK. 2 Acton died in St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph on Saturday August 4 born in Poland he had lived in Canada 50 years 21 in the area a carpenter by trade last worked as a machine operator at Wool Combing plant Requiem Mass said at St Joseph's Church His wife Jennie Mikotijes ki and eight sons and St Edward John Leonard Theodore Joseph Frances Stella Gladys and 13 grandchildren survive Five sons and Charlie Rocher served as pallbearers with interment in Dublin Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Zions
Acton
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Poland
Canada
St. Joseph's Church
WJ. Morgan
Dublin
Jennie Mikotijeski
St Edward
John
Leonard
Theodore
Joseph
Toronto
Frances
Ted Moran
Stella
Earl Hamilton
Gladys
Ray Mooney
Charlie Rocher
Four 4 H Calf Clubs Hold Joint Meeting
The August meeting of Halton four H Calf Clubs was held on Thursday August 2 at Ashville Farms home of George and Joe Pelletterie. Three Holstein clubs and two Ayrshire classes arranged two Holstein classes and discussed proper care and training under leaders James MacKay and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Holstein
Jere Guemmsey-Ayrshire
Ashville Farms
R. R. G. Milton
George
Joe Pelletterie
Reford Gardhouse
RR. 5
Milton
James MacKay
Long illness ends life of D Dunk A McLean Dunk
Dougs McLean Dunk died after a seven day illness on Tuesday August 7 at home 104 Foplar Ave survived by wife the former N Barlow sons Roy Reginald Keith Paul and John all at home brothers Donald R R 5 Guelph James Magnetawan sisters Ruth and Evelyn two brothers Roy and Angus predeceased him born Seymour township in 1910 son of Albert Dunk and Minnie Stuart married in Guelph lived here 11 years employed at Beardmore church affiliation Evangel Baptist funeral Thursday August 9 Rumley Shoemaker funeral home conducted by Rev J H Wilson interment Glen Williams Cemetery pallbearers Peter Bin Stan Cripps Wes Marchment Tom Rae Bill Rochester Bill Berry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougs McLean
Avife
N. Barlow
Foplar Ave
Roy
Reginald
Keith
Paul
John
Donald
R.R
Guelph
James
Magnetawan
Ruth
Donald Nelson
Evelyn
Richard Montgomery
Angus
Seymour Township
Albert Dunk
Minnie Stuart
Dunk
Beardmore
Evangel Baptist Church
Rumley-Shoemaker
J. H. Wilson
Glen Williams Cemetery
Peter bin Stan Cripps
Wes Marchment
Tom Rae
Bill Rochester
Bill Berry
Canon Brillinger Named New Rector for St John’s Ancaster
The Rev Canon Edward Brillinger, former rector of St James Gi Church and St Albans Acton, succeeds Rev W A Brown as rector of St John’s Ancaster. Native of Niagara Falls, he studied at Trinity College and served in the Diocese of Niagara, organizing two parishes and serving overseas 1940 to 1946. He will move with his wife and daughter in August. his son, Rev Paul Brillinger, will be his curate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Brillinger
Acton
Edward Brillinger
Gi Church
St. Cattarines
St. Alban's Anglican Church
W. A. Brown
St.John's Church
Ancaster
Niagara Falls
Canon Brillinger
Collegiate Institute
Trinity College Toronto
Niagara
Grace Church
St J Ohas
St. Columba
Church of the Nativity
Britlin
Christ's Church Cathedral
Paul Brillinger
Brillinger
Margaret
Stolen 1952 Oldsmobile Recovered In Ontario
A 1952 Oldsmobile was recovered after being found abandoned in Acton. Constable Mervin Harness reports a resident located the car behind the Hook Porter parking lot and confirmed it matched the Brampton theft. The gas tank was half full and the ignition key remained in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brampton
Acton
OPP
Mervin Harness
Warren Grove
Hook Porter
Eden Mills Girls Camp Returns For Two Week Stay
Eden Mills Lutheran Camp currently hosts a two week gathering with campers from Kitchener WeLand Toronto Hamilton Waterloo and Stratford. Families including Mr and Mrs William McLean Mrs Flaherty and others visit Cornwall Port Colborne London for weddings and long weekend trips. An old time dance featuring Currie’s orchestra and several local couples drew crowds on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Mills
Kitchener
Weland
Toronto
Hamilton
Waterloo
Stratford
William McLean
Flaherty
Don McLean
Cornwall
R.H. Spencer
D. Clark
Port Colborne
Wm. Gilbertson
Currie
Wim. Mino
Local Holiday Notices and Visits From Weekend Guests
The item lists families on holidays at Doe Lake Barfield and Fort William and sharing recent visits. Names include the Hamers Canns Chamberlains and Wilki Wilsons plus Wrights visitors Lavivern McDonald Violet McGimpsey Bert Rognvaldson and related relations from Poronty Ellom Lake Corento and Hinas puesty at Meo and Mrs Sid Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinas Puesty
Meo
Sid Barnes
James Hamer
Fort William
No Marshall Jamily
Doe Lake
J. Cann
Barfield
Ams
Jack Chamberlain
Wehwerhuron
Wilki Wilson We
Bart Spinks
PR. Wright
Laviverne McDonald
Corento
Violet
Bob McGimpsey
Poronty
Bert Rognvaldson
Elliom Lake
Convention Firemen Return From Wetland Convention
Three firemen Philip McCristall and Tiarell Townsley returned from the anal Wiremen's Convention at Wetland Monday evening. They attended buzz sessions viewed films and watched competitions. A full report is expected at the regular meeting next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip, McCristall
Tiarell Townsley
Wetland
Auction of Baking Sewing Auction Highlights Women Institute Meeting
The Georgetown Women's Institute met at Mrs. George Fryer's lawn with members from town. Mrs. Fryer presided in the president's absence and welcomed guests. Plans were made for a bus trip to a Toronto exhibition on Music Day and an auction of baked goods, sewing, and needlework items donated by Anderson auctioneers. The event raised a nice sum. A lunch on the lawn followed as thanks were given to the hostess and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fryer
Acion’s Women’s Institute
Georgetown W.1
Maplesden
Fryer
Toronto
Cameron Winn
Dan Livingstone
Georgetown
Luena Campbell
Anderson
Kitchener Preacher Leads Outdoor Service This Sunday
A former Actonian now practicing law preached at the outdoor service Sunday evening in Kitchener. Rev K T Reid led the service. Citizens Band plans a brief concert this Sunday supporting hymns. Band members expect enough players after holidays for services through September 2. Rev Selle Nurma to preach and Rev Wilson to conduct this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Kite
K. T. Reid
Citizens Band
Selle Nurma
Wilson
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G-Bennetts
Guelph Hospital
Onntt Phot
Churchill
Jean Bulmer
Linda van Wyck
Susan Porter
Cathy Limehouse
Liesa Clement
Hunter
David Hunter
David Rochester
Doug Porter
Jeff Toronto
E. Presley
Cooper
Nancy Bulmer
Eileen Kranitz
Mary Churchill
Chery
VW Longfield Road
Steven Mages
Beth Hunter
Presley
D. Dunk
Caroline Nurseries Garden Centre
Highway 7
J. Gilbertson
H. Gilbertson
R. Rickerby
R. Wright
W. Calvert
Lonedon
John Reid
London
Sapper P.R. Fenn
Camp Chilliwack
B.C
Thompson Fuels Ltd
SK Bank
Nova Scotia
CONN
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Ont
Acton Free Press
Preacher Sun
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Ford Tractor
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