Nassagaweya Battle at Brookville Ends in Truce
A vivid satirical letter depicts Nassagaweya residents storming the Bastile in Brookville to demand democracy. The mock duel features Joan d Arc and a Rock Elm Farm ally challenging Tyrants over taxes, bread prices, and voting rights, ending in a weary ceasefire and a call for renewed leadership.
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Freedom
Fraternity
Liberty
Nassagaweya
Brookville
Joan d‘Arc
Rock Elm Farm
Alec
Guelph
Ottawa
Joan
Toronto
Stones of
de- Ulver
Girdle Ness
St John Cadets Hold Bazaar in Town Hall Voice
Bad weather slowed sales at the St John Cadets bazaar in the town hall council chambers Saturday afternoon. Young girls offered many attractive items under Mrs. George Hawgrave’s direction with helpers Linda Reiner Paty Svnmott Brenda Fryer Mary Jancur Marnie Masales Christine Elling Evelyn Van der Brink and Sandra Hargrave assisting.
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St. John Cadets
Town Hall
George Hawgrave
Linda Reiner
Paty Svnmott
Brenda Fryer
Mary Jancur
Marnie Masales
Christine Elling
Evelyn van der Brink
Sandra Hargrave
AA 5th Anniversary Marked by 100 at Mobile Group Meeting
The Mobile Group of Alcoholics Anonymous celebrated its fifth anniversary at Scout Hall drawing over 100 attendees from nearby towns. Speakers included Wally, who shared his recovery story since 1998, and Ros Gordon Hastings of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Guelph. The gathering featured fellowship after talks and emphasized AA’s approach alongside spiritual support and medical insights.
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Alcoholis
Wally
Ros Gordon Hastings
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
Guelph
Firefighters Host Ladies Night Event in Acton
Acton firefighters held a Ladies Night at Lepron Hall with Turkey dinner by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Bern Van Fleet hosted, Bill Meek performed, and Vern Tolton provided music. Honorary attendee Jack Newton and others from Toronto attended. Herb Dodds won two hockey game tickets.
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Files Lepron
Legion Ladies
Amiliary
Bern van Fleet
Comedie
Bill Meek
Vern Tolton
Plessant Ev
Specbib Yarests
Jack Newton
Newton
Toronto
Honocaes Themian Hill Chisholm
Chisholm
Hall Willams
John van der Brink
Mis van der Hink
Mies Herb Dodds
I O D E Bazaar At Legion Hall Inspires Local Support
Despite a downpour Lakeside Chapter of the LODE held a successful bazaar at the Legion Hall last Saturday. Mrs C Nellis and Mr George Musselle chaired the event with proceeds from a money tree and various crafts, cakes, and teas offered by numerous members and friends.
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Lakeside
Legion Hall
C. Nellis
George Musselle
Kathy Hinton
Kathleen Dilly
Johnnoy McHugh
Esvonne McGladers
Lakeview Greenhouses
Ares
Walter Dubow
Mas
Harry Maenupeise
Be Histon
Heebay
Spichoyel
John McHugh
Countey
W Coon
Talbot
Farewell Party At Woodside School For Van Touts Move
A farewell gathering at Woodside School Saturday honors Mr and Mrs Tony Van Tout ahead of their move toward Guelph. Guests include Leslie Bail lie and Jack Tizard with songs, an address by Mrs Ralph Denny, and gifts such as a casserole watch cover and cradle warmer. Recovery notes mention Mr Alfred Winters undergoing surgery and a hospital stay near Toronto.
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Woodside School
Tony van Tout
Guelph
Leslie Baillie
Jack Tizard
van Tol
Ralph Denny
Norman Tieoner
Othe Goffin
Mies Wall
Boy Mossop
Douglas
Amio
Willian Thompsod Elf
Poroute
Karena
Gollan
Warden’s Diner visit and holiday social notes
The passage notes Friday evening visits at Fergus to the Warden's Diner by Mr. and Mrs. Fred MacArthur and Mr. and Mrs. G W Morales who visited relatives in Welland and Thorold last Wednesday and Thursday. Weekend guests at Ward Hamilton’s included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Allen Wallowdale Miss Matiel McNich bol Weston Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hamilton and Mark. A Knox church nursery run by C G LY girls led by Miss Diane Mc Connell and Mrs. David Cleland gathers during services. Christmas cards and parcels from overseas are arriving at the post office, with some cards from other Ontario towns arriving for slow senders.
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Fergus
Fred MacArthur
G. W. Morales
Welland and
Thorold
Ward Hamilton
Jim Allen
Wallowdale
Matiel McNichbol Weston
Mike Hamilton
Mark
Georgetown
Knox Church
C.g.ly
Diane McConnell
David Cleland
Ontario
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Bastille
Beardmore and Co
T. B Moore
C. Hutchison
Ever Moore
Wes Marchment
Les Duby
Harvey Palmer
Hutchison
Milton
Onts
S G. Childs
Acct
Reese
Coa. Martin
Gach
Austin Ledwith
Acc
Peres Bare
Brian Resti
Gerry Addison
Charles Fay
Charles Johnsent
Charles Menely
Acces
North Want
Don Stinson
Douglis Cruickshank
Southwank
Ron Harris
George Jackson
Hildra
Willhat Rewnes
Qayear Tern
Feutt
Hum
Ivhance
Athoobel Die Mersy
al To
J. Bert Wood
Reeve
Acton
Acton Purefighters
Othe Stern
Bert Fowle
Hern van Pen
Bert Festler
Jack Pink
Dosson Frizzell
Herb Dodds
Bill Williams
Town Council
Milton Fairgrounds
Milton, Ont
Jeff's. Furniture
Yoronto
I.O.D
WH Otterbein
Hapites
Samme
Churchill
Acton Chamber OF Commerce
John Shadbolt
Acton Town Council
Strait York
S Trained
Heinz Baby Foods
Sas
U.S.A
California
USA
Simoniz
OMOQ
OH — King
Studebaker
Burns Wieners
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