Community notes on deaths, visits, and local events
Brenda Swindlehurst dies after pony accident prompting funeral at Weddell’s Parlors Erin. Ballinafad centre hosts a Friday night wedding reception with gifts for Mr and Mrs Lightle. Arthur Farey estate sale nets a farm sale to Clifford Grace. Ken Jackson loses control and hits hydro pole. car wrecked. Debbie Allan visits Royal Oak Michigan with James Allan family. Toronto holiday with Ron Baker family. Community members share condolences and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Swindlelurst
Lloyd Swindlelurst
Arthur Farey
Clifford Grace
Ken Jackson
Willard Sanderson
Ballinafad
Debbie Allan
Ula Allan
Royal Oak
Mich
James Allan
Erin
Acton
Brampton
Debbie Alan
Toronto
Ron Baker
Auction Sale of Miss Bennett’s Furniture Acton Market
Auctioneer Frank Petch offers the estate sale at 79 Lake Ave Acton on Saturday August 26 at 1 PM. The list includes a bell piano, walnut and pine furniture pieces, dining sets, beds, wardrobes, rugs, appliances such as a Frigidaire, washer, electric stove, vacuum, and glassware. Terms note owner and auctioneer not responsible for accidents. no preview before 11 AM sale day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrolux
Steven
Acton
Real Estate Sale for Melvin E Burns Estate Acton
Executors of the estate sell 29 Mill Street Acton on Tuesday August 29 at 6 pm a 7 room frame house and a large lot of household items. Real estate sells at 7:30 pm with 10 percent down and balance in 30 days. Open for inspection August 19 2 to 4 pm August 23 and 25 7 to 9 pm. Cash terms. Auctioneers Frank Petch Calvin McIntyre. 2008
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill St
Acton
AUCTION SALES CLEARING OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS IN ERAMOSA
An auction advertised for Saturday August 26 1967 at 1 p m lists items to be sold including a General Electric stove refrigerator washing machine kitchen set dishes and various furniture pieces plus sewing machine beds TVs furniture building materials and garden tools. The auctioneer and owner are not responsible for accidents day of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa
Lot
Hwy
General Electric
Dairy Sale at Brampton Livestock Exchange
Sale at Brampton Livestock Exchange near Snelgrove on Monday August 28 at 8 30 p.m. features 35 Holstein and Guernsey cows and heifers including due and rebred animals, open cows, calves and steer, plus two 30 pound Sarge milking units. Owner selling due to ill health. cash terms. clerks present. exchange not responsible for accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Holstein
Liberal rally in Burlington promises Western Round-up
Halton West Liberal Association president Frank W. Herman announces a Halton Western Liberal Round-up in Central Park Burlington on Tuesday August 29. Festivities start 6 p.m. admission is free with a western theme. Ontario Liberal Leader Robert Nixon will attend along with Jack Lush and other figures. Spectators can enjoy a motorcade horse show square dancing pony rides and bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Herman
Halton West Provincial Liberal Association
Halton
Central Park
New Street
Burlington
Ontario
Robert Nixon
Nixon
Jack Lush
Marion West
Exhibitors at Ottawa Fair Win Prizes with G S Matthews Ponies
Mr and Mrs G S Matthews exhibited ponies at Ottawa Fair earning prizes this week. Their grandson Larry Knight accompanied them. Twin deer were born last Friday at Mohawk Raceway zoo nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.S. Matthews
Ottawa Fair
Larry Knight
Mohawk Raceway
Churchill Church Hours and District Picnic Highlights
In Churchill on August 20 a church service led by Mr. Eaton of Acton drew a fair attendance and flowers were placed in memory of Mrs Stephens. No service is planned for August 27, with regular services resuming September 3 at 1:15 PM. The community extends sympathy to Mrs Stephens and the Damm family. A weekend of visits includes Norma and Stephen Saunders and Beverly Leitch touring Manitoulin Island and Sudbury. The Nelson clan held a 60 attendee reunion at Alfred Thompson’s along Highway 24 with games, races, and a picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Acton
Stephens
Churchill Church
A. Damm
George Stephens
Ron Saunders
Norma
Stephen
Beverly Leitch
Manitoulin Island
Sudbury
Points North
Alex Besseyer
Bessey
John Near
Nelson Clan
Alfred Thompson
Highway 24
Limehouse Shower for Bride to Be and Local Weddings
Mrs. Bourque, Mrs. Gisby and Mrs. Lima led an engagement shower in Limehouse Memorial Hall for Marlene Heisler attended by about forty friends. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Benton joined guests at the Knox Church chapel wedding in Guelph and reception at the Cutton Club. Newlyweds William Sanford and Cathy Kenney wed Saturday with a home reception hosted by the groom’s grandmother Mrs. Mitchell. The Limehouse Presbyterian Church W A catered the event. The couple received a living room rocker, a mirror, two step tables and other gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Benton
Cowai-Lerch
Knox Church Chapel
William Sanford
Cathy Kenney
Mitchell
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
W.A
Nurse dispute sent to conciliation board for Halifax area?
The conciliation board appointed to examine the Halton County Council health nurses dispute has scheduled its first session for August 31 in Toronto. Judge Colin Bennett of Owen Sound chairs the board, with two other members one from each side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conciliation Board
Halton
Dance and Roller Skate Night With Live Band
A Saturday program combines roller skating and dancing to live music by The Ides of March. Georgetown and Milton venues have done similar shows with a single admission. Arena manager Harold Townsley notes the event blends sport and music for a community night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Ides of March
Milton
Harold Townsley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wan
Mr. Winters
M. Z. Bennett
Lake Ave
Frank Petch
Wm. Korzack
Chas. Landsborough
Melvin E. Burns
RCA Victor
Kelvinator
McClary
Marconi
Singer
Drop Head
Hall Tree
Calvin McIntyre
Dairy
W. E
Will
Salisbury
Ching Uacousy
Brampton Livestock Exchange
Snelgrove
Donald Reinhart
Custom Cleaners
Main ST. N
Brookville Public School
Nassagaweya Township
Churchill
Bob Kerr
Junior Farmers Association of Ontario
Wankleek Hill
Shakespeare
Perth County
Maisie Sharp
Charles Binnie
June
Kathy Swackhamer
Expo
JotnNear
Glenn
Earl
Shelburne
Erica
Elizabeth Stroker
Red Cross
Fenelon Falls
William McCarrol
Nottawa
Archie Kerr
G.W. Masales
R.F. McArthur
Arthur Griffin
Limehouse
A. Benton
Charles Mather
Florida
Dills Stationery
Promiee
Schnoo
Sterling
Laurentian
VENUS
Exercise Hilroy Books
Hilroy
Dill’ Stationery
Progressive Conservative Party
Ontario Progressive Consecative Association
Carlton Street
Association
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