Grandmother Weyman House Recalled From Family Christmas Memory
Wendy Thomson recalls 20 Famham Avenue in Toronto known to family as Famham. She revisits the old three storey house, describes Christmas traditions, spiced kitchens, handmade gifts, and the doll house and milliner shop crafted by her grandfather. The piece weaves memory with holiday rituals, notes on keeping puddings and heirloom molds, and a present tense of baking and family gatherings.
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Famham
Weyman
Toronto
Famham Avenue
Farnham
Ivy
Wiren
Yan
Ian
Oakville
Tan
Beth
Friendship Juvenile Lodge elects new officers in Dec meeting
Valerie McGinn was named Worthy President of Friendship Lodge No. 457 of Juvenile Orange Association at its December 2 election. Officers include Muriel Holmes as Vice President Cindy Thornhill as Chaplain Tins Vanderhoey as Recording Secretary Heather Higgins as Fin Sec Robin Speaker as Treasurer Kathy Roach as 1st Lecturer Arnold Gordon as 2nd Lecturer Connie Gordon as 1st Standard Bearer Gloria Gordon as Ind Standard Bearer Sylvia Gordon and Rhonda Speaker as Escorts. Past president Jeannette Vateman received a Jewel from W M Dan Holmes. Next meeting is in March 1969.
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Kathy Roach
Arnold Gordon
Connie Gordon
Ind
Gloria Gordon
Sylvia Gordon
Rhonda
Jeannette Vateman
W. M. Dan Holmes
S.O.L
Carollers Sing and Share Gifts in Community Visit
C.G.I.T. members went carolling Monday evening delivering small handmade gifts to shut ins. The group concluded with a Christmas party at the United Church.
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C.G.I.T
the United Church
Christmas Pot Luck Supper At St Alban’s Group
St Alban’s Young People held a Christmas pot luck supper Monday evening with girls bringing food and boys contributing home made corsages. A gift exchange added a festive note to the gathering.
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St. Alban’s Young People’s Group
Christmas Letter Read At WMS Knnx Church Meeting
The Afternoon Auxiliary WMS of Knox Church held its Christmas meeting at the Manse on December 12 with Miss Isobel Anderson presiding. Messages were given by Anderson and Clark, a Christmas letter from missionary Beatrice Scott in Amkat India was read, and gifts for Evangel Hall Toronto were placed under the tree. A solo by Mrs. McKenzie and carol singing capped the gathering with a social lunch served.
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W.M.S
Knnox
Manse
Isobel Anderson
A. H. McKenzie
Robena Clark
Robert Algie
R. M. MacDonald
Miss Anderson
Miss Clark
Beatrice Scott
Amkat
India
McKenzie
Mrs Eleanor Donaldson Celebrates 93rd Birthday in Acton
Mrs Eleanor Donaldson marked her 93rd birthday with family on Saturday and remains mobile, sharp minded, and cheerful. Born in Monaghan Ireland she is the last of ten siblings. after marriage to John Donaldson she lived in Glasgow before moving to Acton in 1923. She worked for Beardmore and Company and now lives with Mrs N Esimbert on Main Street. She reflects on changes in town and shows pride in Acton as home. Her son Jack resides in Wingham and daughter Elizabeth Turner in Acton, with two grandchildren joining celebrations.
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Eleanor’ Donaldson
Monaghan
Ireland
John Donaldson
Scot
Glasgow
Acton
Kir. Donaldson
Beardmore and Company
N.esimbert
Main Street
Mrs V Bristow Elected A C W President for 1969
The Anglican Church Women held their December 4 election in the Parish Hall naming Mrs V Bristow as president for 1969 and listing a full slate of officers including first vice president Mrs J Creasey Jr and treasurer Mrs E Pratt. The meeting reviewed group reports, noted health of the organization, and raised funds via receptions, a Christmas bazaar, a tea and knitting project. Proceeds supported a new hot water tank, organ repairs, choir hats, diocese commitments, and a substantial donation to wardens for church expenses. New members Mrs G Smyth and Mrs J Gordon joined.
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Anglican Church
V. Bristow
J. Creasey Jr
C. Cook
E. Pratt
D. Lindsay
William Denny
Flower and
C. Lindsay
D. Hunter
C. Nelles
Niagara
A.C.W
C. Winn
G. Smyth
Roseford Terrace
J. Gordon
Agnes Street
Gordon
G. Fountain
J. Rol
December meeting of the 1.0.D.E. at Mrs Force home
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter 1.0.D.E. met in December at Mrs. H.R. Force's home. A Christmas buffet arranged by convener Mrs. W. J. Beatty welcomed members. Regent Mrs. Lidken led a brief business session and gifts were wrapped for Acton district nursing homes.
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Duke of Devonshire
H.R. Force
W. J. Beatty
Lidken
Acton District
Dublin W I Christmas Party Hosts Neighborhood Gathering
Mrs Horace Blyth hosted the Dublin W I annual Christmas party on December 2 at her home. Attendees included members and neighbors becoming rural dwellers. The event featured carols, secret pal gifts, a smorgasbord banquet, and Institute gifts for the coming year.
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Horace Blyth
Dublin
W.I
Orge Robertson
Beardmore Fire Brigade Dinner Honors Norman Braida
The annual Beardmore and Co. fire brigade dinner took place at the Legion hall. President Norman Braida was made honorary chief and wore a waterproof outfit during the ceremony, accompanied by the firefighters and their wives.
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Beardmore and Co. Fire Brigade
Legion Hall
Norman Braida
J.O.L. Holds Christmas Party for Local Children
The Juvenile Orange Lodge hosted a December 14 Christmas party with a film program followed by lunch. Santa distributed gifts and candy to about 35 children, and attendees reported a good time.
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Orange Lodge
Santa Claus
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President Friendship Juvenile Lodge
Heather Higgins
Robin Speaker
WMS
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Eleanor Donaldson
Slim
Robert Little School
Mary Golem
D.E
Dublin Women's Institute
J.O.L
Richardson's
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Milton
Earth
Chris. A. Schouten
Acton Hydro Electric Commission
Symon Hardware Vleet
Alcer Pellet
Trinity United Church
the Double Man
Color
Yul Brynner
Jerry Lewis
Blackbeard's Ghost
Walt Disney
Peter Ustinov
Suzanne Pleshette
Scrooge McDuck
Faberge
Yardley
OLD Spice
Laura Secord Candies
Bill Yundt
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