Local Social Notes From Issington and Nearby Towns
Kathleen Wood of Issington spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs John Wood. John Kenney of Guelph visits Morffnga for two months with his son Lloyd. Stewart McDowell of Toronto and family visited uncle J J Stewart. Mrs N Mickey Jas Robertson and Symn Robertson spent the weekend with LAC and Mrs S Lantz. Wanetta Smith ill at Guelph General Hospital. Eob Russell and Teddy left town for Duncan Vancouver Island B C to reside. Gordon and Nancy Stanley Coy and Sandra visit Toronto. J Van Norman Jack Sinclair visit Guelph.
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Kathleen Wood
Issington
John Wood
John Kenney
Guelph
Morffnga
Lloyd
Stewart McDowell
Toronto
Eob Russell
Teddy
San Fransisco
Duncan
Vancouver
A. Gordon
Nancy
Mia Stanley Coy
Sandra
J. van Norman
Jack Sinclar
Lantsza
Arena Skating Season Prep Underway in Acton
Acton reports arena ice surface being prepared for winter skating as teams from inter mediate and junior levels register for the OWA series. Four junior venues will play for the Acton district championship while gear orders and facilities are being arranged. The non profit Acton Athletic Association aims to boost local sport across ages.
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Ami
Aceton
OWA
jJuvenues
Acton
Jormary Thaw
Aston Athletic Association
Aport
Fana
Tin Acton
Apleadilly
United Womans Association Elects Officers for Year
The December meeting of the United Church Women’s Association elected officers for 1946. President Mrs Agai tst, vice presidents Mrs Symon and Mrs Ret, secretary Miss Hawthorne, treasurer Mrs FocCleave. A Christmas season service plan and kitchen committee details were outlined, with volunteers listed and thanks given for home and hospital aid.
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Womans Association of the United Church
Od. Agar
Ft. Agar
Agai Tst
Mre
J. Symon
Mise Eo Hawthorne
Mra
FocCleave
Chaceh
Thetford Amd
Lambert
Mira J
Visitina
Moore
Noolaimbert
Or Cheave
Yoo
Johnson Pieapiat
Mis Grant Stettaniuld
Ko Do
Fosbury
Tate
Owas
Mas Bosturs
Veldbais
TY OR Tardsen
Engovast
Avery
Postuty
Curmuttee
Ac Ton Women’s Institute December Meeting Report
The December meeting at Mrs Po Andersen’s home was chaired by Mr Kappin. Mrs Fort Lambert led Home Economics with the motto a stitch in time saves nine. Mrs E Collier gave current events. Members donated items from one hand of material including aprons pillow cases and luncheon cloths. An interesting contest on studies 2 Wace trewig with Mrs Davidson and Mrs Lines winning. Miss Joyce Lambert and Donna Anderson played piano solos. After two carols a delicious lunch was served with convenor Mrs Wilding. Mrs R L Davidson moved appreciation to the hostess and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AcTon Women’s Institute
Mra Po Andersen
Pentent
Kappin
Mra Fort Lambert
Mra E. Collier
Wace Trewig
Davidson
Lines
Joyce Lambert
Donna Anderson
Church Services Announced For December
The church schedules Morning Worship at 11 00 am with sermon The God Who Became Man. Church School at 12 25 pm. Candle-lighting Service and carols at 7 00 pm led by C G JT. Children from Church School join the Mating Choir. Mid-week Praise and Study on December 19 at 7 30 pm Come and Worship Worship Christ the New-born King. Everyone welcome.
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C.G. JT
P. UL Wed
Christ
Sunday Worship and Church Events Announced
Sunday December 1943 worship services listed with morning and evening programs at the Wray of the Cross church. Includes Sunday School Junior Bible Class and Young People's Society event with quoted scripture They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Tor
Kim Knox Young People’s Society
Advent Sunday Services at Ot Alban the Martyr Church
The church marks the Fourth Sunday in Advent with a 10:00 am church school and 4:20 am holy Eucharist and sermon, followed by senior classes at 7:00 pm featuring everson and sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alban the Martyr
Pam
Eversong and Serman
Hockey Groupings Are Announced For O. H. A. Series
O H A announces groupings for senior intermediate and junior hockey. Acton places in Intermediate Group 4 with Georgetown Fergus Elora and Orangeville. Acton Juniors enter Junior LOT series in the Oakville convened group. Schedules to be drawn up after groups meet.
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Acton
Georgetown
Fergus
Elora
Orangeville
Guelph Tom
Traset
Ubett
Oakville
Purner
Died Overseas: W H Brown Succumbs in England
Mrs TOA Storey learns the sudden death of her son in law W H Brown in England. A member of the Provost Corps, Sgt Brown served overseas and was to return home soon after the new year. He is survived by his wife and a daughter Helen and son George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toa Storey
England
Brown
Provost Corps
Childern
Helen
George
Wino
Friends Honor Mr Bert Allan Before Leaving District
On Friday evening last, friends gathered to honor Bert Allan prior to his departure from the district. Elwood Johnston read an address, a wristwatch was presented, and Bert Allan expressed appreciation as all joined in singing. Ed Marin Frank Holmes and Gordon Leshi spoke, followed by lunch and dancing.
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Hert
Ean
Munsty
Claties McRkeown
Wood ticks drive decor in Cowichan district daring hazards
In Duncan British Columbia wood ticks are affecting life in the Cowichan district. The ticks have invaded homes and even impacted marine areas with incidents of animals and humans suffering outbreaks. A fawn drowned at Maple Bay and was found among the ice. Dogs and cats are among the affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
B.C
Cowichan
Sorantic
Maple Bay
Final Meeting for 1945 of Halton County Council
The Halton County Council closes 1945 with praise for the Health Service project. Members honor retiring Warden and look to future offices and successors. They note appreciation for Messrs McDonald Gilbert and Robertson as older members retire and adjourn after the National Anthem.
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Halton County
Bank of Comerce
Mer Crabs
Santth
de Ilesloghe
Pentady
Mir Galbect
Gilbertfold
Heslop
Craig
Mo McDonalt
Gibert
W. J Robertson
Cleave
JM. McDonald
Maley
Leas
Counce
December Meeting Brings Christmas Spirit to Rockalong Institute
The Rockatong Institute held its December gathering at Mrs Edward Pasmore's home with twenty-two members and one visitor. A hospital fund collection for Christmas, booth plans for a community sale, and a Fo Bo Stamp Sfund donation were reported along with correspondence from Mass Clark.
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Rockatong Institute
Edward Pasmore
Mass Clark
Wm. “Dunbar
Federation of Agriculture
Fergus
Co ‘Tit
F. Mumimer
Tith
Dodd
Bethlehem
Pitts
Woman Struck By Car Near Faten Milly Intersection
Mrs Attia Coulson, 48, of Ha en Malls, Guelph General Hospital in serious condition after a collision on the Fden Milly sideroad near Highway No 7. Police say her friend Mrs Winnifred Brinklow, 47, of Campbellville, driving north, lost control and struck Coulson as she tried to stop. Coulson suffered a fractured leg and lacerations. Brinklow sustained minor injuries. Constable Harry Lemon led the Ontario Provincial Police investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faten Milly
Attia Coulion
Haen Malls
Guelph
Severas
Coulson
Fden Milly Sideroad
Winnifred
Campbell Ile
Brinklow
Othe
Georgetown elects five new council members and mayor seeks reentry
In municipal elections five new faces join the Georgetown Council: Joseph Gibbons Thos Ea son Jr Jim Ritchie Jim Goodlet and Bruce MacKenzie. Reeve Ken McDonald wins a third term by a large margin over Dr Thos L Lyons. Cr Garfiela McGilvray earns a third term for Ward 1 while Sid Orr and Wm P Thompson lose in Ward races. Voter turnout was lighter than last year with Tot votes and Moser Cleave contesting ex mayor Gibbons.
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Joseph Gibbons
Thos. Eason, Jr
Jim Ritchie
Jim Goodlet
Bruce MacKenzie
Ken McDonald
Thos. L. Lyons
Garfiela McGilvray
Sid Orr
Wm . P. Thompson
Othe
Moser Cleave
Lo Pleeola
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N. Mickey
Skr
Jas. F. Robertson
Symn
Wm. Robertson
LAC
Mra. S. Lantz
Mias Wanetta Smith
Guelph General Hospital
United Womans Association
Acton Institute
FL Anderson
Church of Canada
the Friendly Church
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Walter Forbury
Bower Avenue
D Presbyterian Church In
Canada
Knox Church
Forreh Thomson
Bla
Willow Street
Eam
W. T. Patterson
R.C
AF. F.tm
Orthopitat
Wyndham HT
Maher Shoe Store
Miss Allan
Chiropadist
Thura
Arthur St. Guelph
A. Floyd Smith
Watcher
Quebec Street
Weat Guelph Ont
Leene Lynn Wilde
James Crags
Marck
Matinesiat 3
Flame OF
Barbary Coast
John Wasne
Ann Dvorak Sertee
Orden
Tokyo
Mosquito
Half Moon Street
Nils Asther
Helen Walker
Stooges
Rockwood
Maritimes
Richard Hare Teld Budgman Bal
Oat Kapuskasing
Ont
Ne Fay
Sydney
Nos
Kapuskasing
Sale Bros. Trophy
Cgewcles
Uumins
Temiskaming Baseball League
Timmins
Mine Bombers
Tle Associates
Whenhey
Happiness Andess
GEVE
Victoria College
Brandon
Manitoba
Yorkton
Sask
Port Hope
Bridgman
Montreal
Neockwood
Kapushatsing
Set. W. H. Brown
Bert Allan
Rockalong Institute
Cae
The
Netherlands
Georgetown Citizens Boy Band
Harold G McClure
A. W
Sismans
Pallant’s Store
Hattery
MacSwains
Queen Street
MacNab and Son Funeral Home and Furniture
Christman
Milton
Poinsettas
Begonias
Norton Floral
J. K. Gardiner
Georretown
Ontario
Turkeys
Lovell Bros. Meat Market
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