Wellington marks first county historical marker with ceremony
More than 100 gathered Sunday at 2 p.m. as Wellington County unveils its first official marker across from Jack Franches Service Station on No.7 Highway. The plaque recalls the 1792 Rage Line survey by Augustus Jones for land division between Mississauga, Mohawk, and white settlers, with remarks from local officials and activists calling for more markers across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Colmnty
Jack
Franches
Eramosa
Guelph
Augustus Jones
Dp.s
Simcon
Mississauga
Harry Worth
Norman Drimmtic
T. J. Hannigan
Wellington County Historical Research Society
Hazel Mack
Padre W. A. Young
ORC
Utoka
Mayme Robinson
Eramosa School
Utoka Women's Institute
Puslineh
Fergus
Arthur
Decorating Down By Jan 6 Or Else Legend
A Free Press note discusses Twelfth Night and the belief that Christmas greenery must be removed by January 6 or face misfortune. The text laments superstition and notes readers purchase the paper to read and buy.
Winterize your radiator and cooling system for safe driving
The guide stresses checking all cooling system parts before adding anti freeze. Inspect cylinder bolts gaskets water heater lines thermostat water pump hoses and clamps for leaks or wear. Consider radiator type and flush the system if rust or dirt are present while noting Governor General’s annual tax free salary and expense allowance.
Officers Installed At Woman's Association Meeting
The Woman's Association of the United Church met at Mrs WJ Beatty's home. Mrs Burns presided. Rev James Moore led devotionals. A donation to Cedarvale Girls' School was noted, and Christmas activities included duets, a musical chairs contest, and a wedding gift presentation. Members sent Christmas cards to the sick and housed patients noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Association of the United Church
WJ. Beatty
Mra i Burns
James Moore
Mes. Cleave
Cedarvale Girls’ School
Gearpefewir
Christamas
BB. Veldhuis
D. Simmons
Mis . Brown
S. Holmes
D. Landsay
Dc. O. Macon
William Ballentine
Cod
Rpoyle
Byngy Ramsden
Guelphr Hospital
Deatty
Mors Ab. Burns
Denny
F Hieks
Mc Zennett
W. Murray
D. Lindsay
Mes ‘Wheatty
WooBarme
Mis
Haris
J BO Jobson
Bo Hawthorne
Tressurer
D. Kanmadsay
Thetford
Misaddex
C Dochert
J Ralston
Red Cross Honors Faithful Workers in Service
The Red Cross recognizes long serving volunteers including Mrs J C Walson of Floor Street United Church for weekly sewing and wartime service. Speakers Leopold McAuley and Mant Stearns Jr praised the workers. Mrs Walson joined since 1939, attending every Thursday, rain or shine. The piece also notes provincial forest departments and federal spending in forest matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Red Cross
Leopold McAuley
Mantshall Stearns Jr
J.C Walson
Floor Street
Farm groups push National Health Plan critiques and local health efforts
Readers weigh in on the idea of a National Health Plan and praise the Federation of Agriculture Women’s Institutes and Paros Forums for groundwork in 1940s health debates. The letter notes wartime health work by the OFA, County Health Unit efforts, and contrasts national aims with local farm health actions amid wheat surpluses and UK hard wheat imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Agriculture, Women's Institutes
Paros
Federation of Agriculturre
OFA
Femon O
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Canada
Rusty
Rusty Ois
Celar
Renee
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Acton Jersey
Don Timmings
Custom Cleaners
Grand Union Sweet Gherkins
Mill Street
E. D. Smith
Jar
del Monte
McLarens
Clark
TIN
PEG
Arizona
David D. Gray
Harry Wharton
Michael Crimmons
Robert Palframan
Guelph Township
Reeve-celect
Bruce Freure
Henry Hosking
MUP
Frost
Ardon
R.R
Milton
Tipson
Sayan
Qusuntors
Hydro
Cerac
Cate Kendaly
Aluminum Company OF Canada, Ltd
ALCAN
Ginger Farm
Acton Bree Press
Awendoline P. Clarke
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