Christmas Tree Pageant at St John’s Church
In Rock Wood Monday evening parents and friends gathered at the basement of the Treshbyterian Church for the annual Christmas tree entertainment led by Mrs Narry Ware and the choir. The nativity pageant featured young performers, Santa distributed gifts, and Christmas carols followed. Miss Minnie Nickell of Toronto is home for the weekend.
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St. John's Church
Narry Ware
Minnie Nickell
Toronto
Orton honors Jim Moore couple with gifts and music
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Moore were presented with two occasional chairs and a walnut end table by friends Harvey Morrison chaired the event. Music for dancing was provided by Hillsburg residents A Duncan Borden Wheeler and J Tarszell. Several local residents visited family members, and Geo Cheyne is recovering from a heart attack. Miss Joan Hurd underwent an appendectomy at Guelph General Hospital. St Johns United Sunday School held its annual concert in the church basement. Season greetings sent to Free Press readers.
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Jim Moore
Bernice Culp
Orton
Hal
Harvey Morrison
Les Watson
Arthur Turner
Detroit
Geo. Lush
Geo. Cheyne
Joan Hurd
Guelph General Hospital
St. John's United Sunday School
Free Press
Limehouse Christmas Program Shines at Memorial Hall
The Limehouse area hosted its annual Christmas entertainment in Limehouse Memorial Hall featuring the operetta Goldilocks and the Three Bears by S. S. No. 9. Miss Jean Ruddell and her pupils drew praise for a splendid performance while May's Orchestra provided dancing music into the night.
Ebenezer United Church Heat Mission Band Meeting
NASSAGAWEYA December meeting of Heat Mission Band of Ebenezer United Church held in the church basement under Mrs. Harry Fatt and Mrs. Archibald. Attendance noted. snow blanketed streets with four inches on the level and drifting.
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Heather Mission Band
Ebenezer UN Jed Church
Harry Fatt
Archibald
Community group gathers at George Robertsons home
Ospringe residents attended a Farm Fenthekt meeting Monday night at Mr. and Mrs. George Robertson’s home. Aitken led the event as community organization head. T. Fines and Alvin Fisher won high scores in card games. Next Monday evening is review night with Mr. and Mrs. Kalthoff as hosts. Friends of Mrs. F Brydon, who suffered a stroke, note improving condition. Mrs. R Fisher also improving after illness. Rev. Atkinson of Rothsay preached at the local church Sunday. The annual white gift service and concert took place Thursday night with Sunday School members presenting a program and Rev. McCleary showing lantern slides. Santa Claus then delivered gifts to the children.
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Weenty
Fenthekt
George Robertson
Aitken
T. Fines
Alvin Fisher
Kalthoff
F. Brydon
R. Fisher
Atkinson of
Rothsay
McCleary
Santa Claus
Misleading Display Frustrates Thrifty Shopper
A farmer recalls a city shopping trip where window displays showed two dollar pipes while higher priced seven and five dollar models were in stock. He left empty handed, condemning the display as bad business and inflationary, and warns merchants nationwide to avoid such tactics.
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Coufter
Village hospital need noted after a string of accidents
In Campbellville residents urged a small village hospital following a series of injuries. Names listed include Mrs. Douglas Agnew Miss Jean Cramp Mrs. Douglas Inglis Mr. John Campbell and Mr. Ross Mitchell. Community events at the Royal York hotel and local Christ mas gatherings are also reported with meetings and officers named.
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Douglas Agnew
Jean Cramp
Douglas Inglis
John Campbell
Ross Mitchell
Ontario Feed Dealers
Royal York Totel
Torvonto
William van Sickle
Association
van Sickle
VanSickle
Percy Hamman
Fred. Hamman
Sophia Patterson
Mr. McNeil
C. A. Elsley
A. McPhee
Blair YY. W
Della van Sickle
Wm. Mahon
Della
James Robertson
Gertrude Campbell
Laura Black
Evelyn Elliot
Robertson
Della VanSickle
E. J. McPhail
Gilmour
W.M.S
Mahon
Ladies Aid
J. K. Mahon
R. Eliot
Wm. Roberts
E. McPhederan
E. J McPhail
E. D. Mahon
Thos McPhail
Menzies
R. Inglis
A. T. Moore
M. A. Moore
K. McPhedran
G. Inglis
Cost of War and Postwar Debt Across Decades
A essay notes the unmeasurable losses of war and lists minimum postwar costs for the United States from 1948 to 1951 totaling about 16 billion dollars. It argues the price includes lives, welfare, and rebuilding, warning against talk of a third war.
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United States
Snow Hall Gala at Teen Town A Talk Friday Night
Teen Town A Talk announces a large Friday snow hall event at the Y with skits, snow activities, and festive attire. The gala marks the New Year with new membership plans and decorations, hoping for a big crowd and possible visit from Santa.
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Santa
Keep Off The Roof Until Safe Ice Removal Advised
Experts warn that using scrapers or shovels to remove ice from roofs can damage roofing materials and cause costly repairs. Leave ice in place and avoid injury while clearing driveways. Also notes Nova Scotia schools report low swimming ability among students.
Girl’s confrontation ends with boy correction in street
A torn dress and tear-streaked face accompany the tale of Penny Gilne recounting a fight where she says the Jones boy taunted her. She claims she defended herself by kicking him in the shins and pinning him, ending with his exclamation that she is a perfect lady.
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Penny Gilne
Jones
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Montreal
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W. J. Newton
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Yoria
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