Bazaar in Georgetown and local notices update
Ballinafad Mission Circle held a successful bazaar in Georgetown on Saturday. Lloyd Marshall was retained for a further two-year term as No 1 Area trustee. Farm Forum met at Mr and Mrs Frank Smith's home with 27 attendees to discuss I Hear on the Radio. Mr Wilfred Burt and Garnet Sinclair led recreation. Mr Smith was convenor. A large crowd attended the estate and household sale of the late Alex Blaine. The Farm Forum also held a euchre in the hall on Friday with prize winners Mrs Ken Hamilton and Mr Will Hall. five contestants cut for the winner with Mrs Hamilton prevailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Circle
Georgetown
Lloyd Marshall
No. 1
Farm Forum
Frank Smith
Wilfred Burt
Garnet Sinclair
Smith
Alex. Blaine
Ken Hamilton
Will Hall
Hamilton
Local Social Notes from Erin and Nearby Towns
Mr. and Mrs. T. D. McCutcheon and Mrs. Suter visited in Erin on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. T. McDougall. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. N. Fryer and Mr. and Mrs. R. McDougall on recent marriages. Prize winners at the eucre in the school Friday night were High Lady Mrs. Wilde High Man Harold Suntfer Lucky Chair Albert Shulds. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. J. Maitland and son of Elora. Several attended the Tee Frolics at Guelph. Ted Jestin and Patsy visited Patsy's parents Max Milne of Rockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. McCutcheon
Suter
Erin
D. T.mcdougall
N. Fryer
Glenna Parker
R. McDougall
Gwen Alton
Eucre
W.wilde
Harold Suntfer
Albert Shulds
J. P. Benham
J. Maitland
Elora
Guelph
Ted Jestin
Patsy
Max Milne
Rockwood
Nassagaweya Bazaar and Farm Forum Report
The Nassagaweya B A No 4 W T held a Christmas tea and bazaar at Brookville Hall with booths for aprons knitted goods and crafts under various coordinators. A quilt and cushion were won in a raffle, and the Farm Forum at Mr and Mrs J J Kennedy discussed local paper use and reporting concerns. The Nassagaweya Sunday School Christmas tree supper featured Rev McNell and Santa gifts for children. An item notes a royal birth minister attendance rule change.
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W.T
Brookville Hall
Allen
Little
Stephen Coxe
Howard
Stan, Robinson
Lindsay
Davenport
Elmer Coxe
J J. Kennedy
Heathearington
Halton
Farm Forum
Nassagaweya Presbyterian
Na 7
Ald
Mr. McNell
Oj. Henderson
Me O
Mbivin Zimmerman
C. E. Davenport
Farm Forum Hosts 29 Share News and Election Result
The Farm Forum at the Matthews home drew 29 attendees with the theme I hear on the radio led by Mr Matthews. A high score Budge prize went to Mrs. and congratulations to A Mc Kinney for election to the School Board. Frank Clayton, injured in a fall, was announced as recovering at home. Josiah Stewart visits his daughter and son-in-law William Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. ‘Matthews
Matthews
Budge
A. McKinney
Frank Clayton
Iuliaw
Karl Kalthoff
Josiah Stewart
Wm. Robertson
Orton notes Don Watson joins army at Camp Borden
Don Watson son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Watson has joined the army after summer in British Columbia and is now stationed at Camp Borden. He visited home last weekend. The community was shocked by the sudden passing of Tom Somerville at his home. Funeral held at St Johns United Church with Rev Erla Curry and Rae's Cemetery Mimosa interment. Bert Weeks Carol and Mrs Wm McKenzie visited Toronto. Mrs Ballentine recovering from influenza and Mrs Nevills with erysipelas. Clara Leeson improving from a severe illness. Funeral of Mrs John Fleming held at Turners Orangeville. Fleming farm on Handley farm 12th Nne East Gara long-time residents. Farm Forum held at Earl Jessop home Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Watson
Leslie Watson
British Columbia
Jia
Camp Borden
Tom Somerville
Fergus
Orton
St. John's United Church
Erla Curry
John Fleming
Turners
Orangeville
Fleming
Handley Farm
Nne
East Gara
Earl Jessop
Rockwood Notices and Obituaries Highlight Local Farewells
The community mourns Fred Smith at a home service in Rockwood with Rev. John Oliver officiating and a large attendance. Pallbearers from Windsor Hamilton and Guelph honored him. interment at Rockwood Cemetery. Sympathies extended to Mrs Smith and relatives. Also noted are a Wartlery Fair proceeds for a Parish Hall, Kiwanis Festival contributions by church choirs, and the death of Mrs Mone Croft with service at her Rockwood home and burial in Rockwood Cemetery. Local stores prepare for Cheas trade and Ulster units join the British Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
John Oliver
H Smith
Windsor
Brantford
Wm. Harris
Hamilton
Earl Wright
H. S. Nicklin
Guelph
John Finn
David
George Maltby
Stewart Royce
Wm. Royce
John Henderson
H. H. Jeans
Harry Burell
Elmer McConnell
Rockwood Cemetery
Fred Day
Hampton
Eddie Cray
Ainley Croft
Station Street
Croft
Warr Blacklock
Deputy Reeve thanks Acton electors for 1949 term
A message from the newly elected Deputy Reeve of Acton expresses gratitude to Acton electors for 1949 election and pledges faithful service during the upcoming term. It closes with season’s compliments to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Erin
Erin Township
Loyal pledge to serve voters after Monday polls
A public note expresses gratitude for loyal support at the polls and promises to serve the community to the best of the writer's ability. Seasonal wishes accompany the message.
Community Notes From Limehouse Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Charles Jones and daughter spent the week end at Woodbridge. Archie Farrell of Toronto visited the Pattersons on Sunday. Russell Thompson is confined to bed with a sprained knee. Jno Smethurst and Jacqueline of Toronto visited with Mrs Smethurst. Mrs R B Storey spent a couple of days with Mrs Mills last week. Paul Spitzer and family of Bresico have moved onto the former Sutherland farm. W Y Newton of Barele visited his mother last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jones
Woodbridge
Archie Farrell
Toronto
Patterson's
Russell Thompson
Mra
Jno
Smethurat
Jaqueline
Smethurst
R. B. Storey
Mills
Paul Spitzer
Bresiiuo
Sutherland Farm
W. Y. Newton
Barele
Open Winter Predicted by Signs and Elder’s Tip
An elderly resident forecast a mild open winter based on several signs and a December first Thursday cue. The paper notes a delightful fall and two subsequent days, inviting readers to verify the prediction next spring.
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District News
Ballinafad
Everton
Nassagaweya B.A. No
Ospringe
Ulster
Alexander, Auchinteck, DA and
Montgomery
Bradley & Penfold Real Estate Brokers
Douglas St. Guelph
Ontario
Roy Hindley
J. Arthur Swackhamer
Polla
Harold L. Griffin
Theron Jones
Bob MacArthur
Limehouse
A. Floyd Smith
Quebec Street
West Guelph
Ont
Evercold
Michael's
Gilson
Commission
Tuwn
Acton Public Utilities Commission
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