Eramosa Records Large Vote And Reappointed Trustees
An unusually large vote was recorded when Eramosa went to the polls last week. Cameron Lush was elected as the new reeve, councillors Mesan F Cox W Rindley and G Smith were appointed, the former school board members were unelected. Rockwood reappointed all former village trustees. The Junior Choir has been singing at the United Church at each service for the past year with some beautiful solos. The ladies of the United Church held a successful bazaar and tea on Saturday with many tables of tempting treats and gifts. The Mission Hand and the Explorer also had tables this year. Final rehearsals for the annual Christmas pageant at the United Church are in progress and it will be held December 15. Lovely springlike weather saw Eric Hills marry Betty Jean Al Tarilow over the weekend. they will reside in Milton after a Niagara Falls honeymoon. The Teens Town group plans Christmas Eve carol singing and other events for holiday festivities and community improvements. The Presbyterian Church Sunday School Chronos Tree entertainment was on Friday evening with Pup Petry demonstration by Ken Wendham of Guelph. John Pearce, superintendent, led a program of congregational singing and a Christmas acrostic by the primary class. Santa Claus appeared and gifts were presented to Ro Harris. Refreshments followed a social hour. Presbyterian Men from Galt joined morning services. Oneal contributed a vocal number.
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Eramosa
Cameron Lush
Councillan
Mesan F. Cox
W. Rindley
G. Smith
Rockwood
Ken Wendham
Christmas Pitts
Ro Harris
Wea
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Galt
Oneal
TD Surves the Crass
Mary Alberta Brown lifelong Acton resident dies at 97
Mary Alberta Brown longtime Acton resident died December at St. Josephs Hospital Guelph aged 97. She lived on the Brown homestead east of Acton since 1877 except for short absences and enjoyed flowers sewing reading and Sunday school at the Methodist church in SNc ton. Funeral was at Rumley Shoemaker with Rev McKensie officiating and interment at Parrsview cemetery. She is survived by brothers Rev J Ralston Brown Turner Valley Alberta J Ker Brown Winnipeg and Richard N Brown Acton and predeceased by husband Dr Alfred Brown of Saskatchewan.
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Acton
Mary Alberta
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Brown Homestead
Sncton
Rumley-Shoemaker
H McKensie
Alm MacPherson
Robert MacArthur Mac Sprow
William MacDonald Alex Ko Monn
So Brinda
Fyfe Somerville
Grant Alkin
Fab van Hoekelen
Parrsview
Iso
J. Ralston
Brown
Turner Valley
Alberta
J Ker Brown
Winnipeg
Richard N. Brown
T. Brown
Atfred
Saskatchewan
Christmas cake draw at scout hall ends with prizes
The scouts and guide mothers held a Christmas event at the scout hall last Friday. Syd Lamb won the top tier of the Christmas cake, with George Mason and George Lee taking the smaller sections in the prize draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syd Lamb
George Mason
George ‘Lee
LIMEHOUSE OBSERVATIONS AND VISITS AROUND TOWN
The WoL met at the home of Mr. Paul Spitover Thursday evening last week. Mr. Shirley Watson spent last week with his brother Wray Watson in Grimsby. Mrs. Wik frést Harding is recovering well in Guelph General Hospital after an operation two weeks ago. Mrs. Frank Nunes Vas and Connie spent the weekend with the Homans in Guelph.
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Wol
Paul Spitover
Shirley Watson
Wray Watson
Grimsby
Wik Frést Harding
Guelph General Hospital
Aporo
Frank Nunes Vas
Connie
Homans
Guelph
Christmas meeting of Churchill U C W Club at Bruce Leitch home
The Churchill U C W Christmas meeting was hosted by Bruce Leitch with strong turnout. President Mrs W Swackhammer led prayers and readings while Mrs W Thompson gave devotions and Mrs J McCullodagh chaired a gift exchange. Music, hymns, and a dainty supper followed as members exchanged Christmas cards and tea bag notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill U.C.W
Bruce Leitch
W. Swackhamer
F. Thompson
J. McCullodagh
Junior Farmers Hold Dance in Eden Mills Hall
The junior farmers hosted a dance in Eden Mills hall last Saturday. A Sunday morning service at Baden Mills Presbyterian was led by Mr. Melb Moffat of Knox Presbyterian with soloist Peter Harris in the absence of De George Atkin. Corporal Peter Kiddo of Formount RCAF arrived visiting with relatives, while Mrs. RB Roy and Mrs. Hennessey remain hospitalized. Hevink is convalescing at home. Mrs. Bo Wallace plans to visit England for Christmas with her family.
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Baden Mills Presbyterian Church
Melb -Moffat
Knox Presbyterian Church
Galt
Peter Harris
de George Atkin
Peter Kiddo
Formount
Eden Mills Hall
Bo Wallace
England
Need Toys for Hornby Sunshine School Christmas Drive
Six Acton students visited Hornby school to collect donations for the Sunshine School for Retarded Children. They found three or four small items are needed and estimate a wagon, two toboggans and a jumping horse would cost about $60. The Rol students will contribute allowances as part of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine School
Hornby
Robert Little School
Acton
Toa
Firefighters respond to false alarm on Wednesday night
Acton Firefighters answered a false alarm at 9 15 PM at 148 MM St E. Residents watching TV were unsettled. A boy previously involved in a fake alarm was suspected. After calming residents the unit returned to the hall but alarms continued. Authorities warn reporting fake alarms is a crime.
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Acton
Alan Wednessay
St. E
Mick
Maln St
Cindighters
Sydney K Lamb Named New Orangeville Board Director
Sydney K Lamb elected to the Orangeville Board of Directors amid ongoing council procedures. He joins five directors and will assume the role in January. the board serves Quis. Noskageweva. Ueto Dufferin. Wellington, and Bramous Townships. Building permits in Nassigaweva total three in November valued at 20 800 dollars, pushing the annual sum to 209 700.
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Sydney K.lamb
Rans
Oceangeville Boal
Goan
Lamb
Eo Membe
Orangeville Board
Puquestig
Nawsaguweva
Ueto Dufferin
Wellington
Bramous Townebilpe Fe
Nassigaweva
Don McMillan
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Eevee McEnary
John Handcock
Robert McEnery
Frank Smith
Erin
Mary ‘Alberta Brown
Limehouse
U.C.W
R. Denny
Williamson
Willam Thompson
Griffin
Stephens
Letteh
Tony Damm
Linda
Sutton
Bert Stephen
Joshe Swackhan Ero
St. Catharines
Niagara Falls
Bruce Belleh
Ron Saunders
Sanday
Toronto
Norman Turner
David
J. J. Julian
Malton
Mrs. Julian
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Turkey
P.M. Sharp
YMCA
Ford
Mustraed Oc Ment
Easu Ee
Jack Ridley
Cartage
Chines
Claes
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Lakeview
Mil and
Elgin Streets
Lowell Brow
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Corona
Sheaffer
Branton Mardis
Dianes
Swambners Bates
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