Doctors Study Virus Diseases Polio Serum Plans Discussed
The Halton County Medical Society meeting heard lectures from Prof. C. E. Van Rooyen and Dr. J. C. Sinclair of the University of Toronto on viruses and polio serum trials. They described jaundice infections, outbreak in Richvale, and the cost and uncertain efficacy of polio serum experiments slated for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Halton County Medical Society
Estaminct
Burlington
C. E. van Rooyen
J. C. Sinclair
Universiy of
Toronto
J. W. McCutcheon
Society
Pasteur
Sinclair
van Rooyen
Richvale
Jailed for Liquor Sale in MagnitieS Court
Jack Bain of Acton was sentenced to four months in jail and $80 costs or an additional 15 days for selling liquor illegally. Four teenagers were fined $25 each plus $2.50 costs for underage drinking. A driving charge against S Richardson of Gormley led to a $25 fine with $26 costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bain
Acton
S. Richardson
Gormley
K. M Langdon
Three Transformers Cost P U C 702
The record notes a $702 total for three transformers and outlines payments to various suppliers and staff. Mason directs foundation work at the Willow Street garage site. Mrs Urquhart receives $20 for assisting as secretary-treasurer during McGeachie’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Willow St
Presentation Made At Farm Forum Meeting Dec 7
The store school farm forum held its regular meeting on December 7 with a presentation to newlyweds Marion and Bruce Lindsay. George Henderson gave lamps and Mrs Harry Marchington donated a vase from the Silver Wood Women’s Institute. Bruce thanked the group and plans were set for Christmas cheer for shut ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Bruce Lindsay
Farm Forum
George Henderson
Harry Marchington
Bob Miller
John Glynn
Limehouse
Stone School
N H H S Rugby Champions to Receive Medals
The Student Council and teachers approved medals inscribed with players names and the victory date for the N.H.H.S rugby champions. A January public auditorium dance titled At Home will feature the Debonnaires orchestra. A December 22 Christmas party for AHS was set, and the rugby banquet occurred December 4 at the Dominion Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Benton
N.hhs
Debonnaires
AHS
Domion
Kitchener
Knox Young People In Charge Of Service At Knox Church
Knox Presbyterian conducted the evening service led by young people. Bill Bell, a ministry candidate, preached on Paul. Ushers were Albert Ford, Doug Bennie, LaVerne Allen, and Renke Vilestra. Jima Greer led worship, Doris Allen gave the invocation, Bell read scripture, Joseph sang, Bella Mae Rostell sang a solo, and Rev Armstrong pronounced the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Bill Bell
Albert Ford
Doug Bennie
LaVerne Allen
Renke Vilestra
Jima Greer
Doris Allen
Joseph
Bella Mae Rostell
Armstrong
Entertain Friends At Euchre in Home
Mr and Mrs Thomas Fines entertained about 40 neighbors and friends on Monday evening for a progressive euchre party held in the basement of their new home under construction. Prize winners included Mrs McArthur Alvin Fisher and E Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fines
Progressive Euchre
McArthur
Alvin Fisher
E. Fisher
Graff
Bert Robertson
Swain
Stamford
Campbell Price
Germany
George D. Robertson
Loreen Webb
North Bay
George L. Robertson
Larry
K Kliooster
van Bo
Ospringe Women’s Institute Christmas Meeting Proceedings
Mrs Arthur Mennney hosted the December Ospringe WI meeting on the 2nd with good attendance. President Mrs David Robertson chaired. readings, roll call, and a sample of homemade candy were noted. A film on cancer was planned for January and donations were given to charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Mennney
Ospringe Women’s Institute
David Robertson
Mary Stewart
Wilfred Awrey
Alrow
Bert Robertson
Howard
Ralph Sinclair
George Grundy
Shirley Awrey
Pete Fisher
H .Howard
Jackson
Agnes Jane McKay dies after long illness
Mrs. Agnes Jane McKay dies in St Josephs Hospital Guelph after a lengthy illness. Funeral service held November 30 at Victor B Rumley funeral home Acton with Rev E A Currey and Rev R H Armstrong officiating. Interment Greenwood Georgetown. Survived by husband Alex McKay Georgetown a brother Fred Cole Acton sisters Annie Ern Minnie Emma Acton. Pallbearers and floral tributes listed from multiple family friends and neighbours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor B. Rumley
Acton
Agnes Jane McKay
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
E. A. Currey
R. H. Armstrong
Greenwood Cemetery
Georgetown
Mra
McKay
Esquesing
Margaret Jane Reid
William Cole
Balfinafad United Church
Alex McKay
Fred Cole
Annie
John McLean
Ern
Minnie
Jehan Kirkwood
Emma
Will McLean
E Wilfred Kirkwood
Harvey Kirkwood
Gordon Kirkwood
Mes Kirkwood
Archie McKay
Marshall McGlaughlin
Bert McMenemy
Tom Alten
Rob Millver
Charlie Thompson
Wilfred Harding
Harding Price
W. Norton
Annie McKay
McLean
Jim
Libby Weatherston
Marshal
LaVerne McGlaughlin
Tot
Rene Allen
Maurice
Evtym Baker
Mr. c
G. Bennett
Sadie Thompson
Donald
Kathleen
Millie Kirkwood
Minnie Somerville
Pearl
Kennedy
Davo
Kate McKay
Will Kirkwood
Carol
Mr. McPherson
Angus
Margaret Thompson
Violetta
Fred Heyens
Gilbert Sinclair
A. C Patterson
Eva
Irene
Stuart
Margaret
Leslie
Correspondents to Mail Community News Weekly
The note requests weekly items of interest be sent by first class mail from now through the start of the New Year to speed delivery during the Christmas rush. Arrangements for extra postage will be made later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Clas
Mission Circle Elects Officers and Sends Sympathy
The community expresses condolences to Mr Alex McKay on his wife’s death. Mission Circle met at the church with Mary Jennings presiding. Elizabeth Gilson led scripture study. Officers for 1954 were elected: President Mary Jennings, Vice President Muriel Hibs, Rotary Jay Farmer, Treasurer Vera Warne, Community Friendship Helena Hibs, Supply Secretary Elizabeth Gibson. White Gift Service donated gifts to The Scot Mission in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex McKay
Mary Jennings
Robert McEnery
Elizabeth Gilson
McEnery
Muriel Hibs
Rotary
Jay Farmer
Vera Warne
Helena Hibs
Elizabeth Gibson
Mra
Tommy Alllan
Lloyd McEnery
Walter Litham
Daughers
Willard Sanderson
Sen
Scot
Toronto
Isr
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