Rockwood and District News Bowlers Triumph First Half
The Ritchie family dominates early season bowling standings led by Alice Ritchie with high series and totals including 715, 318, and a 7IY handicap. Corrections note Inger Petersen had the top night with 606 and 603 with handicap while Shirley Salomon and Jene La Vole had earlier high triples. Men over 600 include Fred Nightingale 209, George Brute 261, Tout Jestin 2, Doug Buttenham 64, Dick Dupute 618, Bill Garner 616.
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Ken
Ritchie
Alice Ritchie
Shirley Salomon
Séz
Jene la Vole
Inger Petersen
Inger
Ruth Kingsbury
Georgina Kelus
Janet Peart
Fred Nightingale
George Brute
Tout Jestin
Doug Buttenham
Dick Dupute
Bill Garner
Township council candidate filings announced for December 21
The council election in Ruckwood Town Hall listed eight candidates for township council. Nomination faced delays with December 12 as a key date. Seven names appeared, including Ted Bucveb Donald Hills and Gordon Wheeler. Voting on December 21 will determine the township council seats.
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Erelajow
Unclear bowling league standings and player notes at midweek
The report lists teams like Keen's Variety Showay and Hortop with midtable scores, declining performance for Seventh Ling, and ongoing struggles to reverse a losing streak. It highlights Fred Nightingale's 288 high men’s score, Predaleo's weekly 709 total with 45 high triple, and Bert Archer’s 269 single with handicap. Women players Shirley Salmons and Ruth Erd tease top marks but face injuries and partial results.
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Keen
Hortop
Millers
Nichol
Stretton
Esco
Hugue
Wild
Herter Dustert
Pwert
Rockwood Rockets
Sian
Etreek
Fred Nightingale
Predaleo
Bert Archer
Ted Jestin
Shirley
Ruth Erd Teats
Georg Lan Kelso
Glendenning
Rockettes Judge For Achievement Day At Rockalong Meeting
At the Rockalong Rachelies seventh meeting 1200 members and leaders Mrs G Mitchell and Mrs Ho Bayne gathered to learn buttonhole making. Marian Hayne led minutes as members reported completed work and prepared for Achievement Day with costume charts blouses and a final plan.
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Rockwood
Rockalong Rachelies
G Mitchell
Ho Bayne
Marian Hayne
Rockwood Academy Centennial Effort Draws Support
A letter discusses pushing Rockwood Academy renovation as a centennial project. It notes interest from the Ontario Teachers Federation and local trustees forming a committee to study the purchase, with potential funding from Wellington County and provincial plants. The Canadian Centennial Commission is also involved and will hear a report in January.
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Rockwood Academy
Tom
Ontario Teacher’ Federation
Rockwood
Jaset Drenter
Muppestad
Wellington County
Ontario Teachers’ Federation
Grand Valley Consonation Authority
Board of Governors
The
Ontario Teachers Federation
Jersey Cattle Class Leaders Highlight November Winners
Jersey cattle from three area farms appear among the Canadian Jersey Cattle Club's November class leaders. Brownlane Kevola's Jesys, bred by Sterling Brown & Son, of Harvey Station N B, owned by Kenneth Ella & Sons of Hornby, tops Junior S with 3 years 69 days and 13 919 pounds of milk and 427 pounds fat. Nuneland Farincuse Nunette, by Nurad and Farincuse Victor, bred and owned by Fred Nune of Georgetown, A 3 years 7 days, 10 617 pounds milk and 537 pounds fat, Silver Medal and 4.95% record. Junior 2-year olds see Rose ph Candos 3, daughter of Enginer Roy Castor, owned by Alexander of Norval Ontario, with records including 11 Sos wallk 586 pounds fat 5.08% and Silver Medal.
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Jersey
Canadian Jersey Cattle Club
Brownlane Kevola
Sterling Brown & Son
Harvey Station
N.B
Kenneth Ella & Sons
Hornby
Nuneland Farincuse Nunette
Nurad
Farincuse Victor
Fred Nune
Georgetown
Roseph Candos
Roy Castor
Alexander
Norval
Ontario
Christmas Party Highlights at United S.S. Event
A church social on Sunday featured a festive program with carols a Lord Prayer and a pantomime. Max Druber narrated a story explained the bath saved Charset Santa led a singing of Silent Night and attendees decorated the tree.
Violin Scholarship Awarded to Young Musician in Dublin
Anne Orogeke of Uy receives the Adha Howellayes Shab scholarship for top violin and seven viola studies at Porwate Conservatory. The award is presented at an event in Guelph with Dorothy Ante as chair. Mr and Mrs James O’Rourke are noted as sponsors.
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Anne Orogeke
Adha Howellayes
Haghest Jfust
Chasse Homars
Mack Ty Grade
All
Viola Tor
Porwate Conservatory
Dublin
Guelph
Annal Kiuwanis Chi Estates
Carl Comer
Dorothy Ante
James O'Rourke
Acton Merriolin
Jennie
Christmas shoppers face a growing people problem
The article notes pedestrians burdened by Christmas presents causing slow traffic and urges drivers to yield. It suggests displaying a festive forest scene as a visual barrier to ease delays while people exchange gifts. It hints the habit could develop with time.
Ontario Pension Plan debate in Ontario government
The discussion centers on whether Ontario should join the Canada Pension Plan or maintain its own system. Three options are outlined: full participation, a province specific plan under federal rules like Quebec, or a separate Ontario plan with independent contributions and benefits. The debate questions portability and funding and notes federal plans and provincial readiness.
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Prientoca
Canada Pension Plan
Ontario
Ware
Canada
Provinces
Onarga
Poostoces
Promice
Ontarba
Care Poinsettia Tips for Popular Holiday Plant
Tips from horticultural experts on keeping poinsettias healthy through December. Maintain 65 degree temperatures, avoid sudden chills, and keep bright light away from hot air vents. Water carefully to prevent yellowing leaves and provide two weeks of balanced fertilization to support growth and color.
Ebenezer United Church Choir Plans Christmas Supper and Concert
Ebenezer United Church's Sunday School and choir plan a Christmas supper and short concert on December 22 following a Sunday evening service on December 20. The church group, including UCW members and local families, held a previous Christmas meeting with readings, carol singing, and a lunch hosted by Mrs Murray Hayward and Mrs John Weary.
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Ebenezer United Church Choir
Bes Leeman
Horace Hhyth
Andrew Frank
Murray Hayward
Arthur Diamond
U.C.W
Pinncset Ucw
Wed Mes Weane Dunbar
John Weary
A Mighty Story Whs caine was Puke Hewae oe
A garbled note praising a mighty Christmas tale known as the Nativity. It claims vast reach, translations, and enduring appeal across ages, noting a treasured spiritual library and a church reading tradition with lines of sacred praise.
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Caine
Christinas
Americans have the best fed garbage cans in the world
A remark notes the average U S household wastes about 200 edible calories daily about one in the family.
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