Local notes on town events and incidents
Reports from Halton County and surrounding towns cover road repairs and smooths, a wolves replica at Crewsons Corners attracting hunters, a junior choir at Knox Church, Georgetown Acton radio features, a Bank of Montreal brief fire alarm, and a burned patient at Guelph Hospital. Also noted are Ground Hog Day observations, store addition partitions, a missing medical bag with contents, and Remembrance Day veterans including J B Chalmers with a long-overdue medal.
Health Conference In Rockwood Public School
Wellington County Health Unit will run a monthly child health conference in Rockwood Public School starting February 20 1951 from 2 to 4 pm. Public Health nurses and the Medical Officer will explain infant and preschool growth and development and offer immunizations. Open to Rockwood residents and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington County Health Unit
Rockwood
Walnuts Fall to Chestnuts in Three Straight Sets
The Walnuts lost to the Chestnuts 3-0 as Don Dawkins led the Chestnuts with strong spikes and Ken Alien sparked the Walnuts. After twelve games the top scorers included R Davies and T Nies with 27, F Furinger 24, C Hunt 19, H Earl 15, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hft
Miss
Don Dawkins
Ken Alien
R. Davies
T Nies
Bob Bruce
F. Furinger
C Hunt
H. Earl
Bo Tyler
F Nightingale
D. Dawkins
F. Somerville
Crinoline Returns for Evening Wear in Fashion Spread
The wide crinoline skirt is being revived for evening attire and formal events. Queen Elizabeth has long adhered to the style, and designers in London and Paris are using it in ball gowns with extensive tulle layers and rose accents.
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Queen Elizabeth
London
Winter Wedding at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Hazel Doreen Kennedy married Ray Edwin Everdell in Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church on January 27 with Rev. James E. Sunderland officiating. The ceremony featured organ music by Verna Campbell, a reception for about 50, and a honeymoon to Toronto with plans to live in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
James E. Sunderland
Hazel Doreen Kennedy
Wittria Kemnay
Rockwood R. R. 2
Ray Edwin Everdell
Acton
H. McDonald
Toronto
Verna Campbell
Jean Frank
J. Campbellville
Mette
Barbara Saunders
Mimica
Allan Ellerbs
Tom Kennedy
Rockwood
Jack Stewart
Peel St
Points East
Peterborough
Mimico
Guelph
Moffat
Milton
Pot Luck Supper Held by Churchill WA
A Friday evening pot luck supper gathered a large crowd at the home of Mr and Mrs Archie Kerr in Churchill WA. A musical program featured several numbers by the orchestra and vocal performances by Mrs Gimm Mrs Ro Denny Miss Shirley Thompson and Miss Betty Ann Kerr. Mrs Gibb brought forward her new daughter Barbara Jean who received a sweater bonnet set and silk jersey dress as a WA gift. Mrs Robert Kerr celebrated her birthday with the cake and friends singing happy birthday while grandchildren presented a plaque of horse heads.
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Churchill WA
Cand
Archie Kerr
Gimm
Ro Denny
Shirley
Thompson
Betty Ann
Kerr
Gibb
Barbara Jean
Robert Kerr
More Money for Colonies Bill Passes in Parliament
The bill to provide more money for colonial development and welfare was approved in Parliament. It authorizes increased spending on the next eighteen months, lifting the total to 410,060,080.
Vancouver Scoutmaster Teaches Boy Scout Tale Link
A Vancouver Scoutmaster taught a boy with a throat condition who breathes through a metal tube, during a hospital visit, story recounts lessons on coping and support at a Prince Rupert hospital.
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Pole Chaperoh
Prince
Births Marriages Deaths Across Gracious Gazette
Births and death notices list local families in Guelph and Rockwood with details of births and funerals. Names include Collier, McKinnon, Ford, Pasmore, Hart, Morton and connections to Munden, Hamilton, Toronto and Montreal. Service timings and cemetery interments follow each notice.
Card of Thanks from Brooks Family
The family of Mrs. Betty Brooks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors of Acton and Limehouse RR 2 for floral tributes and kindness following the loss of a dear mother. Special thanks to Mr. Gibb of Ballinufud for his acts of sympathy.
Coming Events Including Euchre Nights and Meetings
A flood of local notices lists euchre events at Dublin School on February 2 with prizes and welcomes, St Gerard's Hall euchre and door prizes, a Duke of Devonshire Chapter meeting on February 6 in Acton, plus Creason's Corners Hall events. Also mentions a Lent prayer gathering at Knox Presbyterian Church, Acton area, and film showings at United Church on February 14 with admission.
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Duke of Devonshire
George Sick
Knox Presbyterian Church
Switzerland
Anton Rand
United Church
Friendly Cirt.e
For Hale and sale items in classified lines
Fragmented ad entry lists various items for sale including a Hale brand coat with mink fur trim, a Gilson furnace, Jersey cattle, poultry chicks, and misc equipment. It notes contact points, prices per unit, and dates, with disjointed phrases and multiple sections suggesting a busy marketplace ad page.
Wanted Wauhing and etter ter abeater in 4 Vinny HL
Informal illegible notice seeking personnel for a water supply project. The ad cites wages around 5000 per month and requires applications by a February deadline. It lists duties including hydra and water meters and mentions town and public utility contexts.
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Wauhing
Etter Ter
Ian Tly
Vinny HL
Actonso
Acton
Uthtica Comianawen
Used CARS Dependable and Guaranteed ASC Custom DeLuxe Sedan
Classified ad notes a DeLuxe ASC customized sedan for sale. Claims dependable performance and guaranteed quality with emphasis on a like-new condition. No specific price, year, or seller contact details provided in readable text.
Tenders Sought for Acton Waterworks Debentures and McGerachip Sale
Tenders will be received by the undersigned for waterworks extension debentures of the Town of Acton and a separate debenture issue dated December 14th. Contingent on Ontario Municipal Board approval the 12 000 dollar station issue may be callable. Also seeking bids for the entire taken by J McGerachip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tul S&s
Acton
Sian
Thessysites
Ontario Municipal Board
Taiuen
McGerachip
Kitchen Upholstery Service Offers Chesterfield Reuse
A brief classified note announces upholstery cleanup by TS Acton. Prompt, efficient service with prices starting as low as $80. Contact details appear in the short ad.
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Kitche
Acton” Oras
Mackenzie Introduces Primtile Sy with Bevelled Edges
The feature notes a new Primtile style with bevelled edges, offering pastel shades and durable water resistance. It is sold at 40 cents per square foot in sheet sizes, claiming easy application with Durlock 2.1 glue and metal moldings for corners and frost counters. Be seeing You skating at the Arena on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J DB - MacKenzie & Son
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Halton
Yire Indurance Company
Halton County
Quoliph
Crewson’s Corners
Alstrict
FA. Hansen
Knox Church
Georgetown
Cities Service
Bank of Montreal
St. Provincial
Kreklewich
Orme Hunt
White Itanatove
Mpe
Jamon Morrison
Actoh
Guelph Hoapha
Mae
Vinton'a
Bualons
D. A. Garrett
Guelph’ General Hospital
Elizabeth St
Dr. Garrett
Legionary
Canadian Legion
Actan
J.B. Chalmers
Cuba
Neryjee
Nassagaweya
W.A
Ee — x Collier
the Grac
Mospital
Yaronte On
Tuonlay
Moffart Collier Jr
Hichmand HO
Georges
Johnie
McKinnon
Hudilenty
Dua
Fi Howitt
Mary Ball
Dawson
Ste Daniwt Lawia
Mekinnod
Ci Saat
Cuelphowith
Fred Ford
Wodnesday
Munden
William
CharténzActan
Hamilton
Fred
Norman
Hettish Columbia
Doulerment Watdlawn Cemetery
Hams
Harris Street
Rockwool
Ont
Arnbe Matted Puanere
Winsley Wiarrid
Muither
Clara
Wasley
Mendo W. Wilcox
Pasmore
Montreal
Rockwood United Church
Rockwood Cemetery
Baiu
Fanna
John Hart
Hertha
Florence
Ballard
Penny Bank
Art Ancaster
Inia
Arnser Bros
Camaerte
Thurs
O’riordans
John O'Malley
Australia
Jungle
Thelma
Ate
Euchre
Dublin School
St. Gerard's
M. Good
Mnub
St. Joh
Creason's Corners Hall
Esquesing
Oun Stewart
Acton Arts and Craft
Chaat Coogee
Acton School
BP Nine Nod
Balk
Lee
Harin
Dane
Vane
Hale
Gilson
Hinton
Kon Sale
Ford
Mercury
Turton
Lewhoris
Actan Poultry Farm
Phane
Cain
Hester
Gael
Awe
Weraral Win
Laing
Gordon Youngdatt
Mixirachie
Aan
J McGeachie
See -Treaa
Farge
Meteor
G. O. Britton Haltonville
Mitton
ASC
Farnworth
Letirresg
Klora Rd. al Cemetery
Guelph. Ont
Optomietrtat
Douglas Street
The
Acton Free Press
Park Ave
A. Hufnagel
Coe Si
Frank Jonen
Actun
Ernie
P.ek
Amet
Karey
Mackenzie News
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