Eden Mills Women's Institute Visits Wellington Home for the Aged
Eden Mills Women s Institute members visited the Wellington County Home for the Aged in Fergus for an hour long program featuring Mrs James Hamer s comic readings and songs by Mrs William Early and others. A tour of the facilities followed a tea. 80 residents with ages 80 to 100 were noted, including 12 aged 90 to 100. The Eden Mills Presbyterian church Ladies Aid and W M S held their annual meeting at Mrs MacDougall s home with officer elections led by Mrs Roy Gordon.
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Wellington
Eden Mills Women’s Institute
Fergus
James Hamer
William Early
Wallace ,Lasby
R. Wright
W.M.S
Kaye Stevenson
Tor W.M.S
Roy Gordon
Herb Gilbertson
Cretary
Will Gilrtyon
Chase Lisby
Ladies’ Aid
Robin Roy
Wallace Lasby
Gilbertson
HH. Buchan
W. Lasby
Gervais and Watts Wed in Knox Manse Ceremony
Sharon Gervais and Victor Watts were married November 4 in Knox Presbyterian church manse with Rev. Andrew McKenzie officiating. The couple, both Acton natives, will reside in Willowdale after a United States trip. A series of pre wedding showers were held by Rose Higgins and others.
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Sharon Gervais
Victor Watts
Knox Manse
Knox Presbyterian Church Manse
Sharon Lynne Gervais
Victor Edward Watts
Andrew McKenzie
Aubrey Gervais
Acton
Francis Watts
Rosenlee Higgins
Brian Gervais
England
United States
Willowdale
Bannockburn WI Hosts Monthly Euchre Tournament
Bannockburn WI held their monthly euchre last Saturday evening at Bannockburn school. Sixteen tables of cards were played with prizes awarded for lads first to Mrs. Claire Wilson, ladies second to Mrs. Upshall, men's first to Wm Ballentine, and men's second to George Pivka.
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Bannockburn W.I
Bannockburn School
Claire Wilson
Upshall
Wm. Ballentine
George Pivka
Slow Down and Live Safety Appeal Urges Ontario Drivers
The Ontario Safety League warns that the average speed in fatal crashes is about 40 mph. The group urges all drivers to slow down to prevent deaths and injuries on the road.
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The
Ontario Safety League
Goats at Rosegate Farm Boost Income and Notoriety
Ontario article profiles Rosegate Farm near Norval where 75 pure white Swiss Saanen goats under Louisa Alexander support a growing side business. Milk sales draw buyers from the Greater Toronto area and beyond, with customers as far as Texas. goats’ milk touted for various health claims though no medical evidence cited. The farm, run with son Mac and his nephew Eric on 250 acres, uses modern electrical equipment and a standby generator, keeping Jersey cattle, hogs, and the dairy operation efficient. Rosegate Jorina, a prize-winning Saanen, exemplifies the herd’s prominence, while goats’ head-butting play provides lighthearted family anecdotes.
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Strate Fn
Ontario Hydro News
Alexander
Rosegate Farm
Norval
Ont
Louisa Alexander
Toronto
Fila
Jersey
Mac Alexander
Rosegate
Nassagaweya Women’s Institute Hat Making Demo
The Nassagaweya Women’s Institute November meeting at Mrs. H Price’s home featured Mrs. C L Young demonstrating hat making. Members admired bright hats, shared handicrafts, heard reports on a convention, and decided to donate 50 for equipment at Brookville school.
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Nassagaweya Women's Institute
H. Price
C. L. Young
Young
Orange Lodge No. 467 elects officers for coming year
Alvey Gordon Lodge Master was elected to lead Orange Lodge Ass. No. 467 for the coming year. James Higgins Deputy Master Charles Hubble recording secretary Norman Fryer chaplain Bert Rennick financial secretary Harry Gordon treasurer Hartley DeForest marshall Fergus Quee first lecturer James Vickery second lecturer. Visiting Past Master Ralph Barlow of Campbellville conducted the election and the gathering ended with speeches and the National Anthem.
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Orange Lodge Ass
Alvey Gordon
James Higgins
Charles Hubble
Norman Fryer
Bert Rennick
Harry Gordon
Hartley DeForest
Marshall
Fergus Quee
James Vickery
George Holmes
H. DeForest
Stan Maves
Hitty Turner
Alan Green
Ralph Barlow
Campbellville
Santa to visit by helicopter on December 17
The Chamber of Commerce invites the public to welcome Santa Claus as he arrives in town by helicopter December 17. He will pause at the park then visit the merchants’ draw at the post office before resuming travel. Traffic on Highway 25 has eased since Highway 401 opened Thursday. Whales can hold their breath for up to 50 minutes.
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Santa Claus
Chamber of Commerce
Form Scout Cub Groups Name Group Committee
A meeting was held in paimn afad United Gael where many parents heard about forming Cub and Scout groups. Reg French was ejected chair. The group committee includes Mrs Elwood Snow secretary Eddie Smith treasurer Don i Smith leader Leo Jamison John Hancock assistants for scouts and Mike Norton assisted by Mrs Woods for cubs. A follow up meeting is planned Thursday for parent and boy enrollment. Polythene rope noted for training climbs and other uses.
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Paimnafad
United Gael
Reg
French
Elwood Snow
Eddie Smith
Doni Smith
Leo Jamison
John Hancock
Mike Norton
Mrs. Woods
Cubs
C. E. Snow
Dick Shortill
Lorne Millar
Goats Boost Canadian Dairy Market Growth
The Acton Free Press notes rising demand for goats milk as Canadian herds expand. Saanen stock reach about two thousand with Rosegate herd led by Mrs Alexander among the largest. Alexander family plans to support this growing, longstanding market as it strengthens.
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Canada
Alexander
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