Ospringe Institute Members Showcase Floral Arrangements
August Wo men's Institute meeting at Mrs Klooster's home featured an Ode sung with organ, a roll call on weeds, elections for assistant secretary treasurer, and a two minute talk on brooding and hatching. E. Fisher read on agriculture and Canadian industries, A McKinney demonstrated floral arranging, and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
Ken Stubbington
E. Fisher
Agriculture
A. McKinney
G. Robertson
EB. Archibald
Uarress
Mies
Doris Fines
Wilma Beesem
Mice
Community Notices Show Visits and Celebrations Across Town
Local residents share visits and gatherings as couples are honored and families travel for holidays. Notices mention engagements, miscellaneous showers, furloughs, and trips to Hamilton, Toronto, Acton, Guelph, and Timmins.
Birthday Party in Lowville Park for Father Fatt
Mr and Mrs W Kennedy attended a birthday party for her father Mr Fatt at Lowville Park on Sunday. Visitors to the Hetzel home included Mr and Mrs Borick and Mr and Mrs Davis of Cleveland Ohio. Busy Bees Institute members reported a fine time at the ACWW in Toronto. Threshing is the order of the day in this section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pytell
RJ. Matthews
Matthews
Hamilton
Jack
HMCS
Star” District
Fred Hahn
Kapuskasing
George Drury
Toronto
George Grundy
Terry Struthers
Preston
James Struthers
A. Bulloch
Reg
Nancy
Kearney
Ontario
Marlene Morgan
Marilyn Young
Acton
Norman Robertson
Brian Robertson
Guelph
Douglas Robertson
Sharon
J. Wright
Donald Brono
Andy Crost
Bonnie
Welland
George Cook
Ruth Awrey
Orton
Wilfred Awrey
Ross Awrey
John Awrey
Elias Hall
Lorne and
Ray
Hillsburgh
Foreman
Moorehouse
Petrolia
Cam Aitken
Barbara Evans
Gordon Aitken
McKee
Saskatchewan
Elwood Jackson
George Robertson
Timmins
Herman Klooster
Guelph Hospital
BD. G. Robertson
Brian
Stratford
Reg Carter
Laureen Webb
Guelph Township
Gordon Robertson
Carmen Griffin
South Bend
Indiana
Thomas Fines
Griffin
Fines
Jean Howard
H. R. Howard
Jean
Lake Simeroe
Ryerson Institute
W. Kennedy
Fatt
Lowville Park
F. Hetzel
Borick
Davis
Cleveland
Ohio
O. Locker
John L. Locker
Institute
A.C.W.W
Rams win with full squad as Indians field nine against Acton
The Rams proved they can win with a complete roster in a first game of a potential long series. Acton appears set for a return clash in Caledonia as the Iroquois crowd, sparse on Saturday, watched nine players oppose Acton at full strength. An elder spectator Longboat, kin to famed runner Tom Longboat, shared quiet insights into lacrosse generations and the sport's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAMS
Acton
Caledonia
Indiana
Longboat
Tom Longboat
Canada
Old Mohawk lacrosse tales clash with new young team
Mr Longboat laments fading days on the reservation as Mohawks, Six Nations and other tribes blend. He recalls two teams once thriving, now merged with a young squad expected to rise in a few years. Also reports Acton juniors lose 4 3 to Port Credit and Eisen’s softball bows to Georgetown in provincials amid local soccer ahead Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Brant
States
Canada
Mr. Longboat
Six Nations
BITS
Acton Juveniles
Port Credit
Port Boys
Acton Lads
Acton
Eisen
Brampton
Fuba
Wonderful report from A C W W Meet in Toronto
Twelve Institute ladies attended the A C W W event in Toronto on Friday and all said it was wonderful and lamented that more people could not attend. The W M S led Sunday service with guest speaker Mr Garner of Erin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
A.C.W.W
Toronto
W.ms
Garner
Erin
Russ
Mission Circle
Mary Jennings
Wm. Kentner
Boissevain
Manitoba
Weekend Church Services and Holiday News From Rockwood
Rockwood notes report Rev John Ward conducting a United Church service and a Presbyterian attendance at Eden Mills with upcoming alternates. Many locals enjoy holidays at Sparrow Lake Georgetown and various stateside trips. Congratulations to Roy Kirwan on the birth of a daughter and updates on regional visitors and farm sale by Wm G Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ward
Guelph
United Church
James
Presbyterian Church
Eden Mills
Eden Mills Presbyterian Church
Mae Hills
Guelph General Hospital
Albert Shultis
Ralph Hodgson
Sparrow Lake
T. C. Winlow
Roy Nightingale
Georgetown
Tom Clarke
Manitowaning
Charles Harris
Gordon
Rockwood
Richard Harris
K. B. Waller
Kingston
Maurice Hurd
Weston
Norman Lambert
Lion's Head
Roy Day
Toronto
Ames
Duluth
Minn
E. Nickell
Minnie Nickell
J. E. Lambert
Patsy
Hamiton
Fred Lambert
Wm. G. Edwards
Motion Denied After Feud Sparks Gunbattle in Mountain Community
A violent incident erupted when a visitor questioned a resident’s actions in a remote mountain community known for feuds. The conflict began after a motion was deemed out of order and reportedly reached toward a hip pocket, leading to a blaze of gunfire and a tense confrontation.
Rams Sweep Indians 15-4 In Playoff Opener
Acton Rams with full lineup beat Ohsweken Prequeis 15-4 in the first game of a best of seven series. Ken Woods and Ken Watkins led Acton with multiple goals and assists as the Rams opened 4-0, 6-2 and 9-2 by the third quarter. The Iroquois pushed late but Thomas held in net and Norm Young made key saves. The series continues Saturday in Caledonia with game three back in Acton next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Rams
Ohsweken Prequeis
Rams
Indians
Ohsweken
Acton
Thomas
Ken Woods
Norm Young
Ken Watkins
Acton Crew
Jack Mann
Lloyd Smith
Bevis Bennett
Johnny Krapek
Doug Smith
Fred Kentner
Gordie Burton
Bill Bennett
C. Jacobs
C. Longboat
Caledonia
Henderson Weaves Two Hitters For Waterdown Victory
Campbellville won 5-0 over Waterdown in seven inning series opener behind Stan Henderson two hit performance. Henderson and Gary Day pitched duel through seven, Henderson allowed two Waterdown hits, Day four. Campbellville scored in eighth on errors and timely hitting, final run in ninth on pass ball. Ken Moore and Bobby Barlow Dowling led Campbellville with two hits apiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbellville
Waterdown
Stan Henderson
Henderson
Gary Day
Forth
Day
Ken Moore
Lloyd Early
Bill Cairns
Fetter
Bobby Barlow
Dowling
Hugh Barlow
Earl Cairns
Cairns
Early
Bob Barlow Dowling
Earl Carns
Ordinary Man Described By Wife In Wry Quip
A light domestic quip portrays an unnamed husband as the ordinary type with a 44 inch waist and 42 inch chest plus a B2 golf course habit and a nuisance around the house, reflecting casual humor in a domestic exchange.
SHARE JUNIOR a Mamma: A bicycle purchase joke
Exchange shows a family joke about buying a bicycle for Junior. Mamma quips it won’t improve behavior but will spread his meanness over a wider area, reflecting a humorous parental warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior
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Ospringe
Mr." Gil
Gil
Holland
Women's Institute
Maple Leaf Gardens
Mia. Gordon Aitken
Harold Smith
George Young
D.G
Miss Potter
Woodstock
H. S. Holden Optometrist
Douglas St
Gordon McCutcheon
WM. Cooper
Torive Theatre
Speedvale Ave
North East City Limits
Christy
Eleanor Parker
Fred McMurray
Sat
Miracle OF
Fatima
Angela Clark
Gilbert Roland
Lawless
Thors
Copper Canyon
Hedy Lamarr
Ray Mill and
Children's Playground
Nassagaweya
U.S
Robert Ridsdale
Bob” Ridsdale
Galt, Ontario
Acton and Vicinity
Bob
Ben Rachkn
RAP Indians
O.L.A. Intermediate
Raspberry
Johnston's
Crisco
Jsavex
Acton and District
Ben Rachlin
Dales
Bob Ridsdale
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