Local visits and hospital update from Dearing area
Miss Lorraine Mooney spent the weekend in Toronto with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse McLaughlin visited aunt Mrs. John Reed in Hillsaniry. Miss Mary Micklejohn of Belwood visited her sister Mrs. Kenneth Nevills. Pred McCutcheon and Jack of Acton visited mother Mrs. Thos Dearing. Albert Rossel and family returned from Toronto after several days with relatives. Clarence Clark of Orangeville visited Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dearing. Mrs. Stanley Turner recovering after mastoid operation at Guelph General Hospital. Leonard Sloat, recently in the tobacco country near Leamington, staying with Mr. Len Armstrong. Walter Huxley and sister, Mrs. A. L. Atton, visited Toronto days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Mooney
Toronto
Jesse McLaughlin
Hillsaniry
John Reed
Mary Micklejohn
Belwood
Kenneth Nevills
Pred McCutcheon
Jack
Acton
Thos, Dearing
Albert Rossel
Clarence Clark
Orangeville
Herman
Limehouse Women’s Institute notes and local visits
Limehouse community notices recount a February meeting of the Women’s Institute at Mrs. Gowdy’s with fourteen attendees, silvery solos, riddle roll call, Red Cross garment efforts, and gifts to charity. Social visits span Brampton, Toronto, Toledo and Thorne-sloe with skiing and a ballroom dance at MyYys Macdonald’s. Election of 1940 officers names Nellie Norton, Olive Givens, Inez Scott, Ewa Hatterson, Peggy Smethurst, and others. February gathering planned. local knitting, lectures, and social events highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian’’Church
Havel, Miller
Ruth Norton
Brampton
Joseph Scott
Douglas
Earl Scott
Toronto
Women's Institute
Wm. Gowdy
A. Norton
Peggy Gmethurst
Evelyn McKay
Leonard Brown
Fred Shelbourn
Wilfred Johnson
Thornsloe
Hill
Fred Spires
George Lown
W. Breen
Gear Hayes
McKechnie
Toledo
Ohio
Margaret Swackhamer
Owen Hill
Inez Scott
Nellie Norton
Stuart Wright
Alex
Wright
MyYys
Macdonald
Institute
S. Norrie
Glendon Scott
Shirley Wright
Arthur Knowles
John Elterby
W. Greenross
Marianne
Dave McLeod
Milton
A. W. Benton
AW. Lane
Robert Lane
Marjorie Cross
Obituary notices and society items from Ballinafad area
Several obituaries and social notes from Ballinafad and nearby towns. Died were Albert Walters of New Orleans on Feb 1 from a heart attack, and George Cain of Guelph on Feb 11. Mrs Dr. Thomas Wylie’s funeral proceeded at Islington on Feb 8. Beswick of Acton died Feb 3. Community condolences extended to families. A Young People’s Society event at United Church featured hymns and author stories with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soper
George Wingate
Rockwood
George McEnry
Sudbury
Gordon Giles
E. E. Roper
Preston
Albert. Walters
New Orleans
Aggie
Jake Shortill
Eligabeth Jane Walters
George Cain
General Hospital
Guelph
Albert Cain
A. O. W. Foreman
Stayner
W. Wylie
Thos. Wylie
Islington
Beswick
Acton
Duncan Fergusin
Georgetown
Milas Annie Shortill
Kalloway
Babe
Duntan Ferguson
The
United Church
Week of Prayer Services in Rockwood Foster Community Spirit
Rockwood held Week of Prayer services across the United Presbyterian and Anglican churches with strong attendance and fellowship. Rev. P H Lawson Rev A H Wilson and Rev E A Brookes led scripture readings prayers and sermons at different evenings. Local reports note skating rink flooding and ongoing short courses in Town Hall Gladstone Hall. Community members include Mr Robert Croft and family Toronto Mr Clarence Lynch Toronto and Mr Joseph J Aldous who remains ill with a nurse attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.H. Lawson
A. H. Wilson
E. A. Brookes
St. John's Church
A.H. Wilson
P. H. Lawson
E. A. Brooks
A. H
Robert Croft
Toronto
Clarence Lynch
Joseph Jd
Aldous
John M. Pasrscre
Guelph
local notes from Hillsburg and Erin community
Mr and Mrs Harry Collier and children of Orton visited Will Bessey on Third Line. Winifred Thomson of Guelph stayed with Donald Robertson. Arton resident and family hosted by Will Cheyne. Lloyd Miller and Bruce McKinnon households hosted on Fourth Line Erin. Lancelot Cheyne visited friends in Guelph. Jas McCann confined to bed with rheumatism and hopes for recovery. Myrna Gregson daughter of Wallace and Mrs Gregson ill with pneumonia but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Collier
Orton
Will Bessey
Winifred Thomson
Guelph
Donald Robertaondren
Arton
Will Cheyne
Lloyd Miller
Bruce McKinnon
Erin
Lancelot Cheyne
Jas. McCann
Mr. McCann
Myrna Gregson
Wallace Gregson
Charles Fountain
Hepburn
Misses Reed
Jos. Benham
Benham
Joan Weatherson
Walter Hunt
Rockwood
Everton
Nassagaweya Community Notes Celebrate Anniversary
Neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs. Victor Watson of Nassagaweya Lot 30 Concession 5 for their 25th wedding anniversary. Arkell United Young People’s Union hosted Ebenezer United Church youth. Community sends sympathy to H A MacDonald family Acton. Canvassers prepare voter lists for the coming Dominion election. Ebenezer Women’s Association met at Mrs Jas Easterbrookon. Mrs Thomas McLaughlin of Elmira visited Nassagaweya Esquesing. Groundhog Day predicts six more weeks of winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Watson
Lot 30
Concession 5
Nassagaweya
Watson
Ife
Arkell, United
Young People’s Union
Ebenezer United Church Young People's Union
H. A. MacDonald
Acton
Dominion
Ebenezer Women's’ Association
Jas. Easterbrookon
Thomas McLaughlin
Elmira
Nassagaweyn
Gabbath
Christ
Young People’s Guild
Pebrary
Everton hosts central district church youth conference week end
The Central District of the Church of Christ Disciples held its annual Youth Conference at Everton Church February 1 to 4. Delegates enjoyed a full program, reports from Amsterdam Holland, and a banquet. Dr. Henderson spoke on missionary work in Congo Africa. New officers include Dorothy Church as president and Ross Dampler as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harris
Toronto
O.A.C. Alumni Association
Walker House
McKeneie
O.A.C
Taggart
Saskatchewan
Dew
Stewart
Royce
Hydro-Electric Commission
Church of Christ’ (Disciples
Ontario
Everton Church
Young People's Council
Ross Dampier
Everton ‘Young People's Society
Margaret Stainton
Amsterdam
Holland
Margaret, Stainton
Jean Ferguson
Women's Missionary Society of
Everton
Dorothy Church
Dr. Henderson
Henderson
Congo-Africa
Ora Climenhegg
Ridgeway
Ross Dampler
Eleanor Graham
Hillsburg
Malcolm McLeod
Retir- Ane GA Genk
Malclm Mcleod
University of Toronto
Everton W.M
Bruce Stainton
Evangelist
Churches of Christ (Disciples
The Challenge of Lent Lectures and Travel Talk
The schedule lists 11.00 am The Challenge of Lent by The Rev. G Clifton Giffard 12.15 pm The Church School 7.00 pm The Rev. Denzil Ridout F.R.G.S Toronto traveler preacher and lecturer presenting Down by the Sea about the rugged Newfoundland and Labrador outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Clifton
Giffard
Church School
Denzil Ridout
F.r.gs
Toronto
Newfoundland and Labrador
Bubbjed
Pred Coles
Quiet Hour Meditations and Intercessions Box Near Door
A note describes 7.30 pm quiet hour with meditation on Luke 15 11 32. A box near the door labeled Intercessions and Questions is mentioned.
Mortgage on store in Acton offered for estate wind up
100 acre Farm near Ospringe with 90 acres workable and 10 acres bush, dam and stone house, good water. Apply D. N. McTAVISH Executor Acton Ontario. Mortgage bears 5 percent interest payable semi annually. for sale only to wind up estate. Apply 31 2 BOX 10 FREE PRESSB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ospringe
Good Bank
D. N. McTavish
Acton
Ontario
Local Social Notes and Society Meeting Highlights
Toronto visitors at the Robison home. Campbellville and Elora residents called on local families. The Young People's Society met with President Charles Henderson and lantern slides on Africa. Bible Society talks followed, urging further fundraising. The Women’s Institute raised funds for Red Cross with prizes and an upcoming 1816 era dance. Sympathy offered to Acton families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Coxe
Bobby
Toronto
Stan. Robinson
Wm. McPhail
Campbellville
Thos. Kennedy
Young People’s Society
Charles Henderson
McGreary
Elora
The
Bible Society
Africa
Arthur Diamond
Joseph Frank
Women's Institute
Red Cross
Brookville Hall
David Henderson
Wm. Bullard
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A. L. Atton
Limehouse
Ballinafad
Nelson's
Sir Dudley Pound
British Admiralty
Admiral Pond
Britain
Lord Horatio Nelson
Russell Hepburn
Joyce
James Hepburn
Hortop
Grace McEnery
Ethel Boles
Puslinch
Adam
J. P. McLeod
Messrs
Wiliam Smith
John Stewart
Seaman Thompson
Leslie Jackson
William Head
George Weatherson
Everton Women's Institute
Mert
Percy Smith
Wm. Head
Irwin Jackson
Georie Young
Western Canada
Eastern Canada
Port Arthur
Armathrong
Chicago
Cana
Town Hall
R. J. Manion
Gordon Graydon
Peel County
God Save the King
C. A. Martin
Conservative Association
Thane
Presbyterian Kno Church
Foten
HW. L. Bennie
M. A
Willow Street
Baptist Church
ACTO
FE. G. Baxter
ST. Alban's Church
Mission Service
Fred Anthony
Fifth Line
Moore's
Speyside
Elmer Downes
R. M. McDonald
E. Harrop
E. E. Harrop
S. S. NO
Acton Arena
Kitchener Skating Club
Pink
Helen Ostrander
Duke of Devonshire
Lakeside
Canadian Legion
Canada
Stone’ & Wellington Rontmnz
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