Kelso swimming pool to open next year with 300 capacity
A divided Kelso Damp pool section able to host 250 to 300 swimmers will be ready next year after the Sixteen Mile Creek Conservation Authority approves a 6000 expenditure for improvements. Construction includes crushed stone bedding and fresh water in each section, with work overseen by the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelso
Sixteen Mile Creek
Alexider
Metropolitan Toronto Regionation Authority
Rockwood Village News and Holiday Social Updates
The Rockwood village continues as a police village since 1903 with Eramosa township aiding services. Community members host visits and holidays including local outings, birthdays, and family gatherings while reporting sympathy notices, weddings, and summer trips to Elora Gorge Park and Niagara-area spots.
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Free Press
Richard Harris
Rockwood
Ontario
Pelier
Eramosa
Rokwood
Yer
Sumner
Maurice Ward
Weston
EB. J. Cripps
Guelph
Mins Shirley Mortimer
Kitchener
Fred Meade
Wiarton
Mes
Jack Bell
Jerry
Mer
Dancan MacPhedran
Bacon
London
Elora Gorge Park
Birds Arrive as Woodlands Pond Hosts First Migrants
As wood frogs and salamanders awaken, rusty blackbirds and red wings appear along woodland pond margins. Males arrive first in waves, courtship begins after two weeks, and both parents feed hungry nestlings while insects become main food seasonally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Pond
Sease
Handy Hints For Home Maintenance And Cooking
Quick tips from a vintage guide on freeing paper from surfaces with olive oil and using a plain paint roller for wallpaper. It covers popping corn in an electric fry pan, with temperatures and timing, plus vacuuming hard to reach attic beams and pipes for thorough cleaning.
Break at staff party ends with mistaken identity
At a staff party a man insulted the manager as the biggest chump. He asked a woman to pm the manager’s wife and claimed to know identities, finally revealing relief after no recognition.
Refusal of Incorporation in Rockwood Hearing
The Rockwood incorporation hearing ends with no decision. Village officials cite lack of feasible financial plan and public services to justify incorporation. Trustees note potential tax increases and service needs ifRockwood joins the municipal framework.
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Rockwood
Clareaan Walliam Greenweed
Young People Service Reunion and Community Notices
A recap of local church and social events includes the Young People Service and reunion activities at Ballinfad and Melville Church. Guests from Toronto and Alton visit friends and relatives in the area over the weekend and St Catharines hosts.
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Young People's Service
Ballinfad
Melville Church
R. 2
Davidson
Satrdiy
Archie Kerr
Ken Allen
Charles Landsborough
Larne Scott
Badington
Everton Trips Bring Neighbors Far as Rochester
Neighbors and relatives are noted in a scattered holiday travel roundup. Elizabeth Hartop and Nancy Hartop visit Rochester New York while Patsy Jestin stays with Dania Milne in Rockwood. Various families from Guelph Thornbury Toronto Brantford and Toronto are mentioned in weekend visits and gatherings.
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Rochester N.Y
Elizabeth
Nancy Hartop
Rochester
New York
Patsy Jestin
Dania Milne
Rockwood
Lloyd Cutting
Raymond
Marie
Nancy Jestin
Parry Soviet
Mroo
Stanley McKay
Guelph
Tld. McCutcheon
Mas
Harvey Jestin
Robby
Thornbury
Chas
Fountain
Mary Fountain
Toronto
Ken Fountain
Lille Bonnie Stewiart
Ted Jestin
Mer
Love Winter
John Smith
Brantford
Bill Crate
Diane Patten
Chava Blacklock
Mars
John Allen
Jennie Tovell
Cameron McNeill
Lian Sper
Mar
Win. McNeill
Quiet Weekend for Police Amidst Highway Wars
Police reported a calm weekend despite ongoing highway disputes and tensions. No major incidents occurred, and patrols remained steady as traffic conditions improved across the region.
Lost Packet Mystery Stuns Town Officials
A garbled report describes a missing packet found after weeks, with local residents noting a titled note from the finder. The item allegedly linked to a prior claim and ended up near a pond, causing an investigation by local authorities and questions about the finder’s role.
Community visitors and local gatherings noted in Penny Peninsula records
The Peninsula area hosts numerous visitors including Mr and Mrs Win Services of Mit ton and Mr and Mrs Russell Median ald visiting relatives in London. Michael Towhkinsen of Toronto vacationing with Babbie Gilivene while other locals visit Ormsby, Wareiston, and West moh. Church services at Famehouse Presbyterian noted. local notices urge participation in Memorial Hospital events and district activities.
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Win Services
Mitton
Russell Medianald
Jely
Rongley
Robble
Din
Mather
Bape
Stephen Wate
Qobar Cap
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Thunday
Elgin Studio
Jerome White
Alma College Chapel
St. Thomas, Ont
Mary Askew
Co. W. Askew
Crescent Ave
St. Thomas
Arlington White
Acton
London Teachers’ College
Hatherly
Othe
Spencer
M. B
Canada
Ottawa
York
Upper Canada
Simcoe
Assembly
Niagara
Queen Victoria
Bytown
Oakville
Jack Pemberton
Palermo
Stan May
Dorothy Dean
Max Milné
Hazel Maude
John Milne
Campbellyle
Fred Lambert
Ross Patterson
Albert
Shultis and
Meo
Douplis McNabb
Henry Holman
St. Joseph's Hospital
Emily Strange Johnston
Floyd Meadows
Richard Hills
Nice
George Parris
Nature
Frunosa
Iad
Napods
Arta
Charles Q
Brien Foh
Patterns Hinton
Lovell Bros
Don Messer
T.V. Show
Dundas Arena
Milton Pharmacy
Marti St. Milton
Ralph McKeown
Louis McDoupall
Doupgan
Laurence Cof
Wan
Roce Leite
Ronald Saunders
Ick Melagton
Wil Tee
Bawticke Hamer
Familly
Peterhereagh
Alponquin Park
Jack Peatoe
Lawrenire
Ana Barbara
Alfred Saunders
Ralph McKensn
Roker
Marchington
Pietonm
Noweek
Everton
Uim MeHouss
Wlal Young
St. David's
Famehouse Presbyterian Churely
Sanelas
Guid
Dirk
Guernsey
Don Timmings
Prop
Sheaffer
Office Oy
Underwood
PRIMA
Orona
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