Ospringe Tweedsmuir history notes and events
Ospringe community notes recount Tweedsmuir history efforts led by Miss Fines with the local history book, centennial theme plans, and a Women’s Institute meeting. Members discussed a delegate to Goes conference, 4H project on food in Canada, and euchre socials becoming monthly due to help shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Howard
Brantford
K. Klooster
Women’s Institute
Mise Dorie Fines
Joe S. Fuller
Federated Men's Institute
Shoal
Goes
Canada
R. Ellis
Ion
John Campbell
Mie Hindley
Fines
Tweedsmuir
H. Theaker
Miss Fines
Euchre
Barnstaple
H. Nodwell
Mr. Barnstaple
Courage in Faith and Youth Stewardship Service
The service centers on courage as facing life with inner strength and not fearing judgment. Mr Leeman speaks on stewardship from the pulpit urging weekly allowances and budgeting for God's work. The program includes a Young People service led by Sue Ward and a sermon by Albert Blom on what courage means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeman
H. Blyth
K. Anderson
A. Diamond
W. Dunbar
J. Ferguson
M.hayward
Halton Manor
Henry
Ebenezer
Sue Ward
Albert Blom
Jesus
Ballinafad Ballinafad United Church Holds Annual Meeting
The Ballinafad United Church annual meeting chaired by Rev. Mr. Johnson heard favorable reports from various organizations. Mrs. Sales was appointed treasurer replacing A. Keir. A social tea followed. The Ballinafad Community Centre meeting, chaired by Norman Sinclair, reported the hall in good standing with officers elected including Syd Snow as chairman and Mrs. Ernie McEnery as secretary. Walter Linham retired from the board and contractor William Hall attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinafad
Norman Sinclair
Syd Snow
Ernie McEnery
Hall
Bud Snow
Dick Shortill Jr
Rég French
2. McEnery
Tom Hill
Esquesing Council
Alex Jackson
Erin Council
Walter Linham
McEnery
William Hall
Ontario Schools Chief to Retire. Johnston to Replace
William R. Stewart, active native, will retire soon as Assistant Deputy Minister of Provincial Schools and Further Education in Ontario. He will be replaced by Lorne M. Johnston, formerly Director of the Programs Branch, announced last week. Stewart grew up in Acton where his father was a continuation school principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Stewart
Ontario
Lorne M. Johnston
Stewart
Acton
Forefathers and stewards vote at next week meeting
Don Dunbar and Doug McLean participated in the service. Next Sunday a congregational meeting will select a treasurer for the Stewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Dunbar
Doug
McLean
Kiwanis Music Festival opens 24th session in Toronto
The Kiwanis Music Festival of Greater Toronto opens its 24th session on Saturday February 11. Linda McKenzie of the Acton area will compete again in piano class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Greater Toronto
Linda McKenzie
Acton Area
Peel-Halton College to Open Next September
Following the board meeting, chairman J A Turner announced the Peel Halton College of Applied Arts and Technology would open in September in temporary accommodation while plans develop for a permanent site. An announcement on the name and location is expected later this month. Interviews are underway for a college president from a large applicant pool. Courses planned include Engineering Technology, Business Administration and Arts and Sciences for the 1967-48 school year. Qualified applicants who have completed grade 12 will be admitted. adults over 19 may join regardless of background. Publicity materials will be ready by April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peel-Halton
Mrs W Mitchell Hosts W I Meeting At Home
Mrs W Mitchell hosted a Women’s Institute gathering at her home on Wednesday evening. Mrs J W Crichton demonstrated cake decorating. Recent visitors included Dale of Lauder Manitoba, Mr and Mrs Gelinas and family from Winnipeg, recently returned from army duty in Germany, Brownlee of Woodbridge, and Mr and Mrs Gordon Quinton of Meaford with Mr and Mrs Béil Benton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.I
W. Mitchell
J. W. Crichton
S. Thompson
Dale
Lauder
Manitoba
Gelinas
Winnipeg
Germany
Brownlee
Woodbridge
Gordon Quinton
Meaford
Béil Benton
Caution Advice on Intersections After Light Changes
The note warns drivers that a green signal or a changed light does not guarantee safety. It urges entering intersections with heightened alertness, looking left and then right during the transition period after the light turns green from red.
New Officers for LO.LL Meets With New Master
The January 24 meeting of LO.LL 467 Acton elected W Bro Wm Carnochan as Worshipful Master with Bro Daniel Holmes as deputy chair. One Brother advanced to Royal Blue Degree. Officers elected include 1st Lecturer Jack Campbell 2nd Lecturer Norman Fryer and 1st Committeeman War Archie Martin. Visitors from LOL 2141 Fergus LOL 2409 Burlington and LOL 3234 Oakville attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Wm. Carnochan
Daniel Holmes
Jack Campbell
Norman Fryer
Archie Martin
Fergus
L.ol
Burlington
Oakville
Milton OPP officer Tiny Wilkinson promoted to Staff Sergeant
Charles Wilkinson known as Tiny Wilkinson led the Milton detachment as corporal in 1960 and as sergeant from 1961 to last year. Promoted to Staff Sergeant, the 6 foot 7 inch, 240 pound officer transferred from Milton to Oakville in 1966, where he will continue in command. He previously served in Oakville from 1956 to 1960 as a corporal.
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Charles “Tiny” Wilkinson
Milton
O.P.P
Oakville
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Ospringe
Gordon Aitken
Ward Bruce
Norman McK
Toronto
Beverley Bruce
Western Hospital
Douglas Robertson
Sharon
Darlene
Margy .McIver
Guelph
D. G
Robertson
Margaret Mead
Thompson Fuels Ltd
Whrham D. Gillies
Halton East
New Democratic Party
Mr. Gillies
Centre
N.D.P
Murray Kernighan
Ivan Armstrong
Donald MacDonald
Ball Board
Robert McEnery
Lovell Bros
Maple Leaf — Cryovac
Iat
E. Acton
Daily Delivery
Ennac
Lo.ll
Charles Wilkinson
Y.M.C.A
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