Visits and Holidays In News of the Week
A roundup notes visits to Haliburton Grand Bend Midland and Toronto plus tours by Lt Col Bourne and Rev G L Royal. Congratulations for a local newspaper award at the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association in Toronto alongside multiple regional visitors and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Brown
C. Herrington’s
London
G. Scholz
Jack
George
Grand Bend
A. W. Benton
Nell
Bert
Peter Scholz
C. C. Cochrane
Midland
Bourne
G. L. Royal of
Norval
Limehouse
al Thornton
Guelph
Turner
Toronto
Murray Thurston
New Toronto
William Turner
Newton
Margaret
Barrie
Ivens
D. S. McDonald
Angus’ McDonald
Georgetown
Gisby’s
G. M. Robinson
Harrowsmith
E. Day
Milton
Wm. Wright
Erin
Fred Nightingale
Rockwood
McKay
Peterborough
Arthur Hill
Fred Hill
Kingston
S. Wright
W.M.S. and Ladies' Aid Hold August Meetings
August meetings of the W M S and Ladies' Aid were held at Mrs. W Lowrie's home with good attendance. Devotions by Mrs. C Lasby and Mrs. W Lowrie. Study book by Mrs. W Lasby. reading by Mrs. J Milne. duet by Mrs. W McLean and Mrs. R Wright. Ladies' Aid in charge of Mrs. Herb Gilbertson. Local plowing match business discussed. Social hour ended with Mrs. C Lasby assisting. Sacramento dispensary noted. Church sacraments and baptisms administered by Rev. Fred Williamson. Debra Lynn Hewitt, John Wayne Chamberlain, and Darrell David Gilbert baptized. Preparatory service held Thursday prior. Community visitors included Elizabeth Rennie of Guelph and Mr and Mrs WooLewrte. Mrs Reed Singleton of Santa Monica visited. Suse Taisby of Toronto spent time with family Lasby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. MS
Ladies’ Aid
W. Lowrie
WMS
C. Lasby
W. Lasby
J. Milne
W. McLean
R. Wright
Herb Gilbertson
Fred Willamson
Debra Lynn
Melvin Hewitt
John Wayne
John Chamberlain
Darrell David
Jack Gilbertson
Elizabeth Rennie
Guelph
Neiaw
Ani M WooLewrte
Joseph Abbott
Toronts
Suse Taisby
Toronto
WA Lasby
Reed Singleton
Santa Men California
Lasby
Horticultural Society
Maurice Hurd
Weston
Milton Greer
Aldershot
Frank Day
Harry McPhedran
New Jersey
E. D. McPhed
Elizabeth McPhedran
Stanley Harris
United Church
Duncansbury Harvey
Ted Jestin
Kingshot
Acton
Fruyd Locke
Marjorie Craig
John Hamilton
Pearl Hamilton
Fred Day
Algonquin
Clan Reunion Elects Officers After Sports at Smith Bel Gathering
The 12th Smith Bel clan reunion at the Davd Acton home on August 22 featured a noon luncheon and a lively sports program for all ages. Participants included Miss Melsaac winning multiple age group events, Edgar Howden and Lilian Robertson in various races, and a birthday for Mrs Margaret McPhail. Officers for 1955 were named: president David, vice president Wilmer, and secretary-treasurer Nan Robertson, with Lloyd Campbell and the Hendersons handling lunch duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith-Bel
R. L. Davdson Acton
oWere Setae Phean
Bors
Robertson
Melsaac
Larry McPhail
Miss Melsaac
David Howden
Bob J
Leelan Marshall
Edgar Howden
David McPhail
Larry
David
Wilmer
Nan Robertson
Lioyd Campbell
D Henderson
Lillian Marshall
The Bridges at Tokori by James A Michener review
A review notes Michener’s work reveals Americans’ ignorance of Korea War reality and its soldiers in battle. The narrative follows a ship and its crew, jet planes and screw, turning drafted youths into heroes, without detailing the political tangle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokori
James A. Michener
Canada
Korea
James Michener
East
Rockwood Rockets end season with seven wins and nine losses
Rockwood girls basketball finished 7–9 in ORSA play. In a Saturday park game Glen Morris won 19–5. Rockwood faced H L TO Guelph on Thursday with a 169–score in favor of the home team. Community notes record services, visitors, and local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ORSA
Rockwood Rockets
Glen Morris
Rockwood
H.lto
Guelph
Death of
Hllsburgh
United Church
Fred Warham M. Baker
Martin Bauer Jr
Everton E Attends Convention of Y P in Texas
Mr. Tom Fountain attends a Young Peoples convention in Texas. The Hortops and Clarence Hortop family from Rockwood plus others are away on holiday. Numerous local residents and visitors are mentioned in casual weekend gatherings and travels among Rockwood Guelph Acton and Toronto. A misfortune befalls Jack Weatherston with a fractured ankle while playing ball and well wishes are extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Fountain
Texas
Harry Hortop
W. H. Hortop
Clarence Hortop
Rockwood
Alice Fountain
Toronto
Charles Fountain
Ted Jestin
Patsy
Nancy
Max Milne
Lloyd Cutting
Raymond
T. Cutting
Acton
George Jestin
John Alton
Jennie Tovell
Stanley McDougall
Albert Alton
Ian
Robert Patten
Diane
Kenny
Guelph
Stanley Stewart
Fred Alton
Nelson Duckett
Norman
Richmond Hill
Harvey Jestin
Bobby
Duncan Kingsbury
Catherine
Marilyn Parker
Archie Parker
Dan Parker
Jack Weatherston
Veteran W J Gould Passes. Acton Stalwart Dies at Home
Williame J Gould, veteran of two wars and a long-time Acton resident, died suddenly at his Bower Ave home. A York county native, he served in the South African and World War I campaigns, helped found Acton’s Canadian Legion branch, and was renowned in bowling and shuffleboard. Survived by a stepdaughter, stepson, sister, and step granddaughter, his funeral was held at Victor Rumsey and Son with Legion honors and a graveside tribute at Fairview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Williame’j. Gould
Bower Ave
Gunner Gould
Stanley Moore
Canadian Legion
York County
Brampton
Hanover
Beardmore and Co
Billy Gould
Last Post
Elmer J. Smith
Bell Office Manager Honored by Friends
Liss Lyla Smith, popular Bell Telephone office manager, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Melvin Burns. Guests enjoyed music and games, assisted gift opening by Mrs. Alex Orr, and a pink white themed lunch with favors. Confetti showered the bride-to-be from a parasol archway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liss Lyla Smith
Bell Telephone
Melvin Burns
Miss Smith
Alex Orr
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Wm. Turnee
Mr. M. Thurston
Haliburton
den Mills
W.M.S
Eramosa
Halton
Wellington
Mason Blvd
Everton
Y.P
Robt, R. Ramueli On
Optometrist
ST. George's Square
Mr. E. P. Head
W. J. Gould
Bell
Orive
Thurs-Fri
John Hubbard
Marjorie Lord “Robinson Crusoeland
Laurel and Hardy
Powder River
Technicolor
Rory Calhoun
Corinne Calvert
Casanova Brown
Gary Cooper
Teresa Wright
Hianaira
Vincent Edward Yvette Dugny
MR. Walkie Talkie
Tracy Joe Sawyer
Frigidaire
General Motors
Manning Electric
Ledger
IGA
Winnipeg- Jasper -Vancouver
Canadian National
Continental Limited
Vancouver
U.S.A
Ottawa
Minti
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Canadian National Railways
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