Local Notes From Guelph and Nearby Areas
Mrs. Harry OShea of Guelph is a patient at St Josephs Hospital. Mr and Mrs H W Hinton visited in Streetaville over the weekend. Mr William McLeod is a patient in Toronto Wellesley Hospital. Mrs R J Brown Mr Warren Brown and Miss Mary Eleanor Smith of Toronto visited Acton on Sunday. Mrs M Yabsley and children of Ottawa visited over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs William McLeod. Sympathy to Miss Mary Redman on the death of her mother Mrs Mary Redman of Guelph. Friends of Mr Howard Hambert regret he is under doctors care in Guelph General Hospital. Mr and Mrs H Roy Wansborough plan to winter in Florida at the Hotel Alma starting December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McLeod
Toronto
Wellesley
R. J. Brown
Warren Brown
Mary Eleanor Smith
Acton
M. Yabsley
Ottawa
Mary Redman
Guelph
Howard Hambert
Guelph General Hospital
H. Roy Wansbrough
Florida
Alma
Wedding Trip Car Overturns Near Acton
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Edwards on their wedding near Rockwood as their car overturned on a downward curve near Acton after leaving for their honeymoon. they escaped injuries. Also notes a Veterans Land dinner in Guelph, local Main Street lighting upgrades, and weekend visitors including Johnston Hewat Simcoe Roy Day Toronto and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Edwards
Harry Edwards
Rockwood
Acton
Guelph
Land Concern
Martin Bauer
Presbyterian Church
Martin Bauer Jr
Main St
Johnston Hewat
Simcoe
Roy Day
Toronto
Roy Kirwan
Wm. Dunbar
Murdo Munro
Guelph St
Last of Family Mrs Gillespie Dies in Toronto
Diana Jane Gillespie, last member of a seven sibling Akins family, dies at General Hospital Toronto on December 2. She lived much of life in Saskatchewan before returning to the community two years ago. Funeral by Rev. E A Currey at Victor B Rumley Funeral Home with six nephews as pallbearers. Interment Ebenezer Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Hospital
Toronto
Diana Jane Gillespie
Robert
Diana Akins
Malcolm Gillespie
Saskatchewan
Victor B. Rumley
E. A. Currey
The
United Church
Ellis
Charles
Thomas
Mac McLaughlin
Reginald
Cecil Akins
Ebenezer Cemetery
Limehouse W I Hold Annual Christmas Meeting
The Limehouse Women's Institute held its annual Christmas gathering at Mrs. A. W. Benton’s home with 17 members and seven visitors. Guests discussed library upgrades costing over 75 dollars, charity donations, a bazaar profit of 63 dollars, and a 20 pound food parcel sent to England. The event featured music, readings, and a community party plan, with attendees reporting travel and visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Benton
Mary Stewart
Scott Mission, Hospital For Sick Children
Iislion” Children
Batkin
Halton
Ruth Brown
Chicago
District W.I
Jean Ruddell
Manitoulin Island
van Zant
Cooksville
James Noble
Box
Shanghai
China
Toronto
A. C. Bourne
Bourne
Gordon Grieg
Wm. Grieg
Brantford
Iven
Fred Cox
Hilsburg
Shelbourne’s
Frank Miler
Brock Miller
Seven Turkeys Recovered. Farm Hand Charged
Provincial Constable J. Bradley recovered seven stolen turkeys from a vacant barn near Acton. The birds, reported stolen from Dr. P. Beer of Georgetown, led to charges against farm hand John Millar. The discovery occurred during an investigation into another theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bradley
Milton
Kaqueding
Dear Acton
John Millar
Acton
Const. Bradley
Dividend Halted By Wool Combing Corp of Canada
Wool Combing Corp of Canada will not pay the quarterly dividend due January 10, 1952. Vice-president Ron Markan cites unsatisfactory textile conditions and heavy decline in demand for wool combing services. The company operates on a commission basis and holds no wool inventories. no tariff protection exists for the industry in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wool Combing Corp. of Canada
Ron Markan
Kompany
Canada
Whatsever
Markan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ice
E. Tyler
OFA
Oswald Schwandt
Hassard Radio & Television
Harry O'Shea
St. Joseph's Hospital
H.W. Hinton
Streetaville
Limehouse
W.I
Optometrist
Douglas ST
YMCA
Board OF Directors
Turkey
Mom
Dad
Sis
Hartt, Ritchie, Slater, Valentine
E. Braida Shoe Store
Did
USA
Motor-Aid Services Limited
United States
Ballentine Motors
Lorne Garner Motors
Arthur Scott Motors Ltd
Georgetown
W. A. Marshall
Erin
Dave Stewart Ospringe
G.A
King ST. West
Ontario
Pallant
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