Christmas Meeting At Greenock Women’s Institute
Mrs James McCulloch hosted the Greenock Women’s Institute Christmas gathering at Acton on December 10. Mrs George Wallace opened with Bells Bells, followed by Silent Night, scripture reading, and a fruit box for shut ins. A Wellington County donation was planned, the Stratford trip recalled, and guest speaker Mrs Queenie Bennet from Taupari New Zealand spoke on WI work. The program included ornament making, carols, and a pot luck supper. The next meeting is January 14, 1969 at Miss Elva Pearen’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCulloch
Acton
Greenock Women’s Institute
George Wallace
Mary Stewart
Ellie Patterson
J. McCulloch
Hemsley
Wellington County
Guelph
A. Winters
Stratford
Ralph McKeown
Calvin Aitken
Institute Grace
C. Aitken
McCulloch
Elva Pearen
Christmas visitors and homecomings noted in Acton Free Press
The Acton Free Press lists Christmas guests and homecomings including Rob and Linda Parker, Elizabeth Cook, and Roy Arnott returning from Guelph General Hospital. It mentions 400 at Paradise Gardens for a real estate group Christmas dinner, and various locals visiting or returning for the holidays from cities like Toronto, Lagos, Calgary, Edmonton, and Owen Sound. A Malaysia student Jalaludin Jipelos joined local friends, and a Ramadan feast with Muslim friends is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Arnott
Guelph General Hospital
R. R. Parker
Rob
Linda
Charles Baillie
Toronto
Elizabeth Cook
St. John’s Nild
Rob Parker
Roy Clark
Galt
Linda Parker
J. J. Stewart
Guelph and District Real Estate Board
Stewart
Carol Wharton
Paradise Gardens
Peter Hurst
Lagos
Nigeria
Sandra Slingerland
Jalaludin Jipelos
Malaysia
University of Guelph
Acton Friends
Obituary Mrs F Shortill Dies After Lifetime Service
Rachel Ida Robson Shortill died December 21 in Georgetown Hospital. Born July 16 1884 at Swinton Park she taught in multiple townships before marrying Fred W Shortill in 1920. Survived by husband daughter and son four grandchildren two sisters and many relatives. Funeral held December 13 at Ballinafad United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Ida Robson Shortill
Georgetown Hospital
Swinton Park
Croton Township
Susan Hill
John Robson
Orangeville High School
North Bay Teachers College
West Garafraxa
Elora, Schreiber
Blue Mountain School
Esquesing Township
Fred W. Shortill
Shortill
Ballinafad
Kelvin Johnston
Ballinafad United Church
McClure
Fred J. Shortill
Limehouse
Robert Shortill
Guelph
J. Fred Shortill
John Cole
Gordon Price
Islington
Roy Warne
Douglas Hogarth
Fergus
Jesse MacEnery
Fred Price
Mississauga
Douglas Nodwell
Lloyd Renwick
Orangeville
Harding Price
Readings and Rhythm Band at Golden Age Club Meeting
A well attended Golden Age Club session on December 17 included readings games and a Rhythm Band Christmas songs were repeated from Georgetown and Horticultural Society events. The annual Christmas dinner details were settled donors Mr. and Mrs. Browne provided ice cream with hall use free. Members' birthdays and several couples mark December anniversaries as preparations for the January 7 meeting proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Age Club
C. K. Browne
Luxton Hall
Fyer
Creasey
Bradshaw
Georgetown
Horticultural Society
Mooney
Jack Cossar
4 H Halton Club Goes Hawaiian for Christmas Dinner
Halton 4 H Homemaking Club girls hosted their first Christmas dinner in Milton's Halton Centennial Manor auditorim. 11 clubs contributed Hawaiian dishes such as Pot Kau Kau and Teriyakes Hawaiian while a slide show celebrated island scenery. Guests included George Readhead and George Atkins. prizes and leis added to the festive, community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Halton
Auditorim O
Halton Centennial Manor
Milton
George Readhead
Halton Agricultural Society
CRE Farm
George Atkins
Atkins
Bronte
Walter Norrington
Laura Maxwell
Nortington
James Cook
United States
Hawai
Nottingtons
Hilton
Nancy Mahon
Bruce Frame
A. Seelen
J. Coutter
Fo Ruh
Be. Hyatt
Muriel Nurse
Heather Hyate
Cathy Lasby
Donna Spence
Goy
Dublin
Pot Luck Supper and Christmas Program at Auxiliary
The Auxiliary held a December pot luck supper followed by a Christmas program and gift exchange. Manor residents received treats during the evening delivery plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manor
Buckner Family Holiday Plans Mention Jamaica Visit
Robbie Buckner a University of Guelph student spends Christmas in Jamaica with his parents Dr and Mrs RD Buckner. Miss Jean Buckner recovering at Oakville hospital convalesces at the Milton home of Mr and Mrs Jack McGenchie. Miss Margie Mackenzie home from Acadian University Wolfville for the short class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbie Buckner
University of Guelph
Jamaica
R.D. Buckner
Jean Buckner
Oakville Hospital
Milton
Jack McGenchie
Margie Mackenzie
Acadian University
Wolfville
Nova Scotia
McArthur Gallas Wedding at Erin United Church
Effi Gallas and Roy McArthur wed in Erin United Church on November 16 with white chrysanthemum and pink carnation decor. Officiant Rev. George W. Howse and organist Mrs. G. Aitken led the ceremony. The bride, daughter of Alvin and Gallas, wore a peau de soie gown with velvet bodice and veil. Attendants included Hanna Gallas and Susan Black, with Archie McArthur Jr. as best man. Guests came from Guelph, Preston, Toronto and nearby towns, following a reception in the church hall and a Nashville honeymoon planned for the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effi Gallas
Roy C. McArthur
Evin United Church
Alvin Gallas
RR. 2
Acton
Wilfred McArthur
R. R
Guelph
George W
Hanna Gallas
York
Susan Black
Debra McArthur
Erin
Archie McArthur Jr
Hyco Gallas
Euchre Draw Winners at L.O.L. Hall Event
Last Saturday's euchre at the Crewsons Comers hall named Dave Swackhamer winner of the special draw. Winners include Mary Osbourne as ladies high, Mark Dewar as ladies low, C Storey as men’s high, Gerry Dewar as men’s low, with Mrs. Cora Snyder taking lone hands, Mary Osbourne earning the door prize, Verna Stephens ladies travelling, and Gordon Swackhamer men’s travelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.O.L. Hall
Crewsons
Dave Swackhamer
Mary Osbourne
Mark Dewar
C. Storey
Gerry Dewar
Lone Hands
Cora Snyder
Verna Stephens
Gordon Swackhamer
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Acton Free Press
Alice ST
Wich
Power
Free Press
Joe Hurst
Arthur St
Lucien Dupont
Susan Wilson
Calgary
W. Wilson
Michie Patterson
Leslie Ann Duby
Chub Lake
Les Duby
F. Shortill
Ella
William McEnery
Amelia
al Mateless
Cooksville
Jas. Rolston
Wallace
Ware
McCutcheon
R. L. Davidson
Mrs. L. Vickers
4-H
Hawaiian
Duane
Anne Ruhl
Hornby South Club
Halton 4-H
Anne Rhyl
Marilyn Barber
Laurene Rennick
Karyn Manes
Dublin Club
Tucs
Acton Ig.a
Caroline Nurseries
Hghway
Donald Ruud
Randy Gallas
Nashville
Tennessee
Preston
Waldemar
Alton
Hillsburgh
Keith Leitch
Ward Hamilton
Milton Motor Sales Ltd
Guardian
Main St
Elisi
Dills Stationery
Mill ST
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