Village Notes and Local Sports Roundup
A rambling village column recounts locals and events around Christmas time, with horses and farm life, minor mischief, and plans for a snow sculpting contest. It mentions Ruth and Dick, Dukie the horse, Larry Solway, Jim Milne, and Jimmie Milne in ties to township affairs. Local basketball scores see Vic Davies and Meele Alley Cats in small wins, plus neighbors and Eight Corners references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yannne
Bo Raound
Ruth
Jack Hamilton
Dukie
Ellis
Larry Solway
Duke
Solway
Jimmie Milne
Rockwood Bowling Standings and Dec Draw Ahead
Swackhammer earned 74 points for Carney's as they beat Begood orbegones 4 to 3 while Thatcher scored 614 for the losing team. Standings list Strattons atop with 8 points, Carney's 53, Queen of Hearts 52, Norton's 50, Bliver's Alley Cats 47, Neighbours 46, Four Corners and Bepoodorheganes tied for 41, Whitewashers 36, Untouchables 31 in ninth. Big Turkey Draw set for Tuesday December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Swackhammer
Carney's
Begood Orbegones
Jim Thatcher
Strattons
Queen of Hearts
Norton's
Bliver’s Alley Cats
Neighbours
Four Corners
Bepoodorheganes
Untouchables
Fate of Rockwood Academy Jeopardized by Visitor Visit to Professor Couling
Guelph Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario met with Professor Gordon Couling, president of the Association and Pine Arts chair at what is now the University of Guelph. The discussion covered restoration of historic buildings and the Rockwood Academy project, highlighting Yosef Crenters as the leading Rockwood artist and sculptor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thureday
Guelph
Architectural Conservancy of
Ontario
Gordon Couling
Pine Arts
University of Guelph
Couling
Te O
Elph
Rolington College
Phew
Yosef Crenters
Rockwood
Academy
Man of the week defends Canadian Academy restoration efforts
Lloyd Dyer of Gusish Sivest and artist Yosef Youol champion the preservation of the old Rockwood Academy in Upper Canada. They describe the building as a Georgian Classic with historic value, recalling William Weatherall, J. H. Hill, and Sir Adam Beck. Local officials and historians urge government support to save the site as a shared national heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Dyer
Gusish Sivest
Cincera
Fiamen
Berions
Rockwood
William Weatherall
Academy
Youol
Yosef
Rockwood Community Notes On Hospital Hopes and Local Events
Rockwood residents share news of David Bacon recuperating at St Joseph Hospital and hoping to be home before Christmas. Sympathy extends to Father Elliott on his father’s Montreal bereavement. United Church plans a Christmas pageant December 21 at 7 30 p.m. and Eckwood Centennial School hosts a December 18 concert. A combined church carol service is set for December 2 at 7 15 a.m. Open invitation extended. Bowling team to compete for Christmas turkeys December 21 at Sportaman Bowl in Guelph at 9 p.m. Obituaries note passing of former resident Mrs Freeman Wilson, Mr Mack who ran the bird sanctuary, Mrs Jean Givens’ mother, and Mr William Gordon Billy. Joan Hills reports Vancouver weather with 0 degree temperatures while wearing sweater coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
David Bacon
St. Joseph Hospital
Father Elliott
Montreal
United Church
William Gordon
Billy
Joan
Don Hills
Vancouver
B.C
Trail Riders Hold Annual Trophy Night in Rockwood
Rockwood Trail Riders held their trophy night on Saturday December 6 at the town hall. Seventy eight attendees enjoyed turkey dinner and trophy presentations. Jean Pettitt and Al Fox keep roles as president and vice president. directors named include Dave Taylor Bob Smith Di Duncan and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Ready-to-Wear Christmas Gifts For Men Debut Deals
Boxed for Keras Ghirg-Oves Eats and a wide range of men’s wear including sweaters, pyjamas, slippers, shirts, and underwear. Prices span from £5.20 to $10.07 for many items with permanent press dress shirts and sport shirts in assorted colors and patterns.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acros
Frank Allsop
Alma Street
Thatcher
Allus
Kelso
Guelph Street
Vic Davies
Ghtingale
Stewashers
Meele Alley Cats
Stratton’s
Alley Cats
Helen Elliott
Dupuis
Shiisy
Salmon i
Eilen Garner
Eeana Teestin
Testin
Vsen
Hearts
Rockwood Kitchen
Fran Witcon
Myra Banham
Rockwood Bowling
Rockwood Academy
Man of
Upper Canada
Canada
Adam Beck
J. H. Hill
Drenters
Guy Saunders
The
Architectural Conservancy of Ontario
Toronto
Saunders
Creaters
Rockwood OE
Gladys Hanna
Eckwood Centennial School
Freeman Wilson
Rockwood Area
Mack
Jean Givens
Allison
Acton & Georgetown
Turkeys
California
U.S.A
Rockwood Centennial
Sheila Robbins
Terry Berard Delvers
Lorraine
Trail Riders
United States of America
Gord Coxe
Dave Rowe
Lynne Duncan
John Dales
Jean Pettitt
Mike Dates
Lynn Duncan
John Dates
Babs Ellis
di Duncan
Tom Smith
Bob Smith
Buzz Ellis
Judy Hospes
Greg Dates
Tim Dates
Glenys Newman
Bob Milburn
Beth Thomson
Kenny Tuck
Adele Hatfield
Jim Thomson
Ken Tuck
Mike Dales
Dave Taylor
Barry Shea
Mo McGinnis
Mary Hatch
Cindy Hohenader
Agnes McGinnes
Keras
Hinton
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