Christmas greetings travel through Kitchener and Guelph families
A Christmas report from Kitchener and Guelph shows Jane M trome and Tas McPhedren from Edmonton visiting relatives. It notes Mrs. Andy van Esch Yenne, BeesonckGen postmaster’s family, news with Mrs Bert Ware, and Neil Miller in Guelph Hospital. Family gatherings include visits from Toronto and Detroit, with McInnes and Drysdale families, and University of Guelph connections including Richard Malliga from Tanzania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Miller
Guelph Hospital
Alex. Near
Kitchener
McInnes
Collingwood
Richard Malliga
Tanzania
Africa
University of Guelph
Christmas gathering tales from Acton and area
Christmas and holiday visits fill Acton and nearby towns with family and friends. Norm an Sewall and son Tim of Niagara Falls join relatives while Rognvaldson attends her father's Saskatoon funeral. Local residents from Acton, Belfountain, Guelph and Toronto spend holidays with kin. A Burl ington reunion and Lions Club events round out festive notes.
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Rognvaldson
Saskatoon
Sask
Winfield
Belfountain
Lions draw awards three vouchers at Acton meeting
Winners of 50, 25, and 15 vouchers in the Lions Club Christmas draw were announced at the Station Hotel on Monday December 19. First prize went to Dave Manes, second to Percy Woods, and third to Harold Denny. Vouchers redeemable at any Acton retail merchant. Lord. Beaverbrook: Do not rely too much on experience.
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Lions Club
Station Hotel
Dave Manes
Percy Woods
Harold Denny
Acton
Beaverbrook
Christmas program at St. Albans Guild with carols and elections
Christmas gathering of St. Alban's Guild featured carol performances by Bonnie Bristow Cathy Hinton Karen Ashley Barbara Pratt Dianne and Debbie Bousfield with piano and ukulele accompaniment by E Pratt and Barbara Pratt. The group presented flowers and gifts to president G Fountain. Election of officers followed, with E Pratt named president and D Lindsay recording secretary. A pot luck supper was planned for January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anege
C. Cook
D._Lindsay
D. Hunter
Bonnie Bristow
Cathy Hinton
Karen Ashley
Barbara Pratt
Dianne
Debbie Bousfield
G. Banks
E. Pratt
Marie
Darlene Holmes
G. Fountain
D. Lindsay
C Nelles
R. Hall
C. Lindsay
Millie Bowles
C. Nelles
J. Creasey Jr
Christmas Eve Candlelight Choir Program At United Church
The United Church choirs and organist presented their tenth annual Christmas Eve candlelight program. A brass quartet, led by organist Dr. George Eliott, performed a Handel suite. Nine lessons were read by church groups, with readers from Tyro boys to the Rev. Engel. The senior and junior choirs, plus the ladies and men’s choirs, performed Christmas carols including It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Ding Dong Merrily on High, ending with Joy to the World and a collection for choir purposes.
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The
United Church
George Eliott
Brian Sampson
Barry Buchanan
Jack Holmes
March
Bourree
Tyro Boys
Ian Coats
Kathleen Dills
Sigma-C
Robert Manning
C.G.I.T
Carol Masales
Kenneth Allen
T. Shields
Stewards
Bill Coats
Orwell Johnston
Dwight ‘Engel
O P P report from Milton Ontario Provincial Police week
O P P report December 18 to December 24 shows 826 hours worked and 4917 miles patrolled on area highways. 26 charges under Highway Traffic Act, 44 traffic violation warnings, and 23 convictions. Six property damage and five personal injury accidents investigated injuring six people. property damage around 6120. Contributing factors include loss of control and excessive speed. Three insecure business premises found and three hit and run incidents assisted. Abandoned vehicles section details penalties and removal costs. Greatness noted as a closing reflective statement.
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Milton
Ontario
Youngsters Skate and Play Hockey on Fairy Lake
Children enjoy skating and hockey on Fairy Lake as merchants reflect on Christmas holidays. Merchants spent Monday and Tuesday away from work to rest and prepare for year end stock taking.
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Fairy Lake
Erin 4-H Annual Awards Night Highlights Future Farmers
The Erin Township 441 Club held its annual awards night and banquet on Friday December 9 at the Agricultural Hall. Guest speaker Henry Stanley Halton County assistant agricultural representative urged educated farmers to feed 100 people each as population grows. Top placings included Erin 4H Corn with Paul Hamilton Alan Orr Karen Hamilton Alex Matheson Craig Switzer and Debbie Hamilton. Erin 4H Calf honors went to Paul Hamilton Alan Orr Karen Hamilton Craig Switzer and a tie between Debbie Hamilton and Mac Robinson. Additional awards recognized Jane Harris J Gilmour Nancy Paul Hamilton Karen Wlamilton and others for conservation efforts.
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Erin Township 441 Club
Agricultural Hat
Henry Stanley
Halton County
Erin
Paul Hamilton
Alan Orr
Karen Hamilton
Alex Matheson
Craig Switzer
Debbie Hamilton
Mac Robinson
Christmas Evening at Senior Citizens Baptist Church
Senior Citizens Baptist guests attended a Christmas season gathering after a Sunday service. The program featured carol singing and a message titled The Christmas Story tracing promises from Genesis to Luke. A social tea followed, with comment on the difficulty of people gathering amid busy schedules.
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The
Baptist Church
Genesis
Matthew
Luke
Eden Mills Women Present Christmas Story Pageant
Eden Mills Wisconsin members gathered at Mrs. W. Lasby’s decorated home for a Christmas party hosted by the Eden Mills Women’s Institute. The program, led by Mrs. J. Hamer and Mrs. W. Lasby, featured a pageant of the Christmas story with Mary and Joseph, shepherds, and the Wise Men, followed by gifts and social time.
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R. Loutter
John Buchman
Acton
North Halton
Eden Mills Women’s Institute
W. Lasby
R. Roy
Institute
Hac
Mary Stewart
R. Wright
J. Gilbertson
J. Hamer
Christ
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Tas
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Pleland
John I Hufnagel
Bert Ware
Cuttens Golf
EB. Hufnagel
Gordon Wa F Hufnagel of
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Vira Flak
Detroit
Troit
Norman ‘Sewall
Tim
Niagara
Falla
Wianko House Lodge
Muskoka
Burlington
Vivian Smith
Kathy McKenzie
Janet and
Nancy R Rognvaldson
Vic Morris
Mrs. S.morris
Toronto
Mary Graham
Guelph
Holdiday
Keith Ranney
Si Children’s Hospital
Wayne Currie
Dundas
Ricky Currie
Asbestos
Quebec
Gordon Currie
Scurloch
Mir Josus Robert Darby
Orville Darby
Robert Scurloch
Lynne
Michael
Peter
Howard Pearce
Hagersville
Henry Deveau
N. Harrop
E. Snyder
Miss Campbell
Marguerite Taylor
David Dills
Roy Brown
Elsie K. Stewart
Bertha Brown
Em Brown
Bob Stewart
Bill Sinclair Jr
Call
Stan Norton
Barbara
Mary Chalmers
Doug Bell
Douglas
H. Roy
West Palm Beach
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Mrs. M
Pence
India
Suzie
Rosa
E¢ McKenzies
Hydro
Jack
Joe ‘Hurst
Main St. S
James Gardner
Wilfred
Bothwell
Edward Hawes
Limehouse
Fred Lemon
Dean
Jacqueline
Charles Landsborough
Lake Ave
Robert Landsborough
Mac Sinclair
Gina
Gordon Park
Cathy
Dave Sayer
Petrolia
Bob Marshall Sr
Bil Daley
St. Catharines
Wayne Marshallzard Michael
Byron Laing
Montreal
Tom Watson
Familly
Tyler Transport
Frank
Spielvogel
D. Ryder
Dave
J. Wood
J. F. Warren
Don Mills
Warren Wood
Steven
R. Spielvogel
E. Ryder
Staeleen Hotel
Peter Papillon
Europe
Miriam Engel
Bob Manning
Joseph
David Bittorf
Cate Jeyteh
St. Alban's Guild
Isabel Anderson
the Actors Free Press
O.P.P. Report
Halton Co-Operative Medical Care Plan
Halton Co-Op Medical Services
Main Street
Mileen
Dial
Nanje
Best
Crystal
Len Adams
Jane Harris
J Gilmour
Nancy Paul Hamilton
Karen Wlamilton
Erin ‘Two
Paul Haemilton
Senior Citizens Baptist
Eden Mills
Fred A.hoffman
Optometrist
St. George’s Sq. Guelph. Ont
Ben Sanders
Cobblehill Rd
Acton, Owe
Jack McCallum Texaco
B. MacKenzie’ & Son Ltd
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