Christmas Chaos and Lil the Coonhound Pup Births
Wendy Thomson recalls a chaotic Christmas of 1963 with illness, hospital stays, and a Black and Tan Coonhound named Lil who went into labor at home. After a long wait, Lil underwent a caesarean at Guelph University, delivering three puppies two of which survived. The family juggled housekeeping mishaps and dog lore while celebrating a holiday season filled with upheaval and new arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lil
Achher
Dr. Oakes
Guelph University
Christmas program at Greenock W1 gathers members
Greenock W1 members meet at Mr Alfred Winter’s home for December session with Mrs James McCulloch acting as secretary in her absence. They sing Joy to the World, read a Christmas story, plan fruit and goodies for shut ins, and discuss future charity and crafts projects amid a Christmas buffet and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock Institute
Alfred Winter
James McCulloch
Mra. C. Aitken
T.B. Seals Christuss Fund
E. Pearen
Fiwood Johnston
Elva Pesten
Traditional choirs mark Christmas Eve service at United Church
A traditional choir service followed by carols and lessons at the United Church on Christmas Eve. Organist Eliott led the program featuring favorite and less familiar seasonal music. Readings were given by representatives of local church groups including John Kirkwood, Julie Smith, Bob Speaker, Roberts Neusat, Brian Sampson, H R Force, Jack Tatton, R Bruce and Orexil Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Msese
Eliott
Chur
John Kirkwood
Julie Smith
Bob Speaker
Roberts Neusat
Brian Sampson
H.R. Force
Jack Tatton
Mr. R. Bruce
Orexil Johnston
Euchre winners at LO.L. hall and culinary note
Winners listed include Ladies May Swackhammer and David Dewar, with Dave Swackhammer as Men's high and Alan McDonald as Man's sow. Other prizes include Boor Prize Don Peacock and Lone hands M Swackhammer. A 50-50 draw goes to Marie Holmes. A recipe follows with peppers and turkey, cheese, and cream, baked at 350 for 30 minutes serves 6.
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Lo.l. Hall
Ronen
May Swackhammer
David Dewar
Dave Swackhammer
Alan McDonald
Don Peacock
M. Swackhammer
Marie Holmes
Faulkner Kentner Wedding Held in Toronto Church
Bertha May Elizabeth Kentner and Arthur Owen Faulkner wed December 20 at Alderwood Presbyterian Church Toronto with Rev Fredric Allen Pickering officiating. Attendants included Mr Eldwin Hood. Reception followed at Grenadier restaurant High Park. Mr Faulkner, production manager for General Bakeries, was honored at a January retirement party at Four Seasons Motel Toronto.
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Bertha May Elizabeth Kentner
Arthur Owen Faulkner
Alderwood Presbyterian Church
Toronto
Fredric Allen Pickering
General Bakeries
Halton forms county wide Social and Family Services Unit
Halton County creates a county wide welfare unit the Halton Social and Family Services Unit to oversee general welfare family counselling homemakers nurses services credit counselling and day nurseries. J D Gray Oakville welfare administrator becomes administrator with Rennie J Vivian as deputy from central offices in Milton. County council approved the plan after a Child Welfare Committee study and Ontario official Arne S Nielsen praised the move for efficiency and unified administration.
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Halton County
Halton Social and Family Services
Halton
J. D. Gray
Oakvile
County Service
Rennie J. Vivian
Halton County Administration
Milton
Sikora
Oeeel Welfare
Halton Child Welfare Committtee Peree Ay
Algo A W. A
Ington
Ron Harris
Tom Hill
Exqueting
Gordon Agnew
Naseagaweya
County Council
Gray
Vivian
Arne S. Nielsen
Ontario Department of Social and Family Services
Oakville
Burlington
Georgetown
Harris
Social and Family Services
Christmas Eve Anglican United service draws overflow crowd
Congregations from Anglican and United churches joined for the 11 pm service at St. Alban's on Christmas Eve. Illness of Trinity minister Rev Gordon Turner prompted bishop-backed invitation. An overflow crowd filled the parish hall, marking the first time communion was shared by the two groups.
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Anglican
United Churches
St. Alban’s Church
Trinity
Gordon Turner
Women curlers draw at Christmas pay event
The women curlers held a Christmas pay in the new curling club before Christmas and enjoyed lunch after their games. Winners in the draws were Mrs Ken Allen, R. A. 1, Georgetown, and Mr. Korrance of Brampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Allen
Georgetown
Korrance
Brampton
Very Many Christmas for Halton Workshop Trainees
HOPE reports a festive day at Halton Opportunity Product Enterprises in Hormby where adult trainees and staff received gifts. Mrs. W Ishant notes the group went home with presents on Tuesday and enjoyed a self prepared Christmas turkey dinner. Guests included staff and helpers from the Georgetown Kinsman Sack Levole and Frank Bryant who provided sweaters and oranges. Georgetown Auxiliary members and Milton Acton Auxiliaries donated gifts and money, while Milton Fire Department ladies auxiliary arrived with gifts in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Opportunity Product Enterprises
Hormby
W. Ishant
Santa Us
Kinsman
Sack Levole
Georgetown
Frank Bryant
Tueasy
Milton
Acton
Milton Fire Department
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Beth
Ika
Gord
Liv
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BSC
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Joanne Woodward
Jerry Turkey
Eve OF the Cat
Micheal Sarragin
Eleanor Parker
Mackinnas
Gregory Peck
Omar Sharif
Matines Say
J. T. Hurst
Greenock
Guelph
Eleanor McKeown
St. Rhans 'Sha
Cantona
Mra. K
Ederick
Canias
Germany
Dorothy Wright
Newfield St
Junior Farrer
County Junior Farmer
Carol Swackhame
Alan Baisey
Turkey
Tetrazini
Sun
Hol
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Sun & Hol Y
Yorkdale Centre
Yoronta
Gualph
Kitchener
Stratford
Toronto Airport Express
Isington
Arthur A. Johnson Roctor
Optometry
Milton and
Batalls
Main ST
Begy Uck
Acton Pharmacy Dollar Daddy
THE
Acton Hydro-Electric Commission
Alice St
Electrical Living
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