Community Health and Tragedy Shocks Ballinafad
Mr Wm Wylie returned home from Guelph General Hospital where he had treatment for weeks and is convalescing at home. Mrs Merriman has been confined to bed under a doctor's care. The community mourns the sudden death of Mrs Fred Shortili at her Erin home Lot seven Seventh Line. Funeral held at 1 30 pm at her residence followed by service at United Church and burial in Ballinafad Cemetery conducted by Rev A O W Foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wylie
Guelph General Hospital
Merriman
Fred Shortili
Erin
United Church
Bailinafad
A. O. W. Foreman
Women's World Day of Prayer plans and local society notes
The Rockwood Presbyterian W M S met at Mrs Brown's home with Mrs Milne in charge. They planned the Women’s World Day of Prayer for the Anglican Church on the 34th day of February. Members spoke on the Guelph Presbyterian meeting and remembered two late missionaries. The Ladies’ Organization planned a Valentine Tea and a quilting bee. The United Church Women held a well attended meeting at Mrs Edwards’ home. A large United Church service featured Mr E Elgar and a male choir. Several local residents were mentioned in various social and church activities and some injuries from a railway accident in Guelph were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.S
Brown
Max ‘Milne
Peter Sim
Malcolm Smith
Robt. Patterson
Max Milne
Guelph
George Laverty
W. J. Gordon
Fred Hamillton
Women’s Association of the United Church
W. G. Edwards
Mo. W. Gardiner
John—Henderson
The
United Church
Paisley “Memorial Church
E. Elgar
F. Annevelt
John Hunter
John McIntyre
James Laidlaw
Wm. McNabb
Ospringe Ladies Aid Holds Monthly Meeting and Valentine Social
The Ospringe Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs. D. B. McKinnon's home with Mrs. White presiding. A devotional from St. John and a varied program featured songs, recitations, a skit, a radio broadcast style school program, and a Valentine social with prizes and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ospringe Ladies’ Aid
D. B. McKinnon
White
Buile
Eleanor and
Frances ‘Watson
Helen Griffin
Valentine
Actis
George’ Robertson
S. Box
Albert Tansity
BE. McCutcheon
Thomas Mack
Townline
Harold McEachern
Orangeville
Girls Look-out Club Hosts Crokinole Social Prizes Won
The Girls Look-out Club of the Presbyterian Church held a crokinole social at Miss W Ivens home Friday evening with Mrs Davidson and Mr Arthur Benton earning the prizes. Plans for more socials and a dance by the Women’s Institute were noted, and several local residents visited friends over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. Ivens
Davidson
Arthur Benton
Womerrs Institute
Wilfred Greenless
Marianne
David McLeod
A.W. Benton
Glen Williams Briefs and Local Deaths
Doris O Hara of Glen Williams is ill with pneumonia but improving. Joseph Kirby, formerly of Glen Williams, died at 97 in Jaranta on Sunday and was buried February 15. Several minor accidents occurred on local roads last week as snow remains uncleared by County Council and Township plans, making roads rutty and dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris O'Hara
Detta O'Hara
Glen Williams
Joseph Kirby
Jaranta
Glen Williama
Soviet Exiled Leader Finds Shelter in Tokyo
General M. Lishukov once headed the GPU in East Siberia and fled Russia to escape the purge. He has found welcome in Tokyo as he seeks safety from possible persecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GPU
Siberia
Tokio
Russia
Milton Hosts Fragrant Local Notes And Dance
A Friday meeting at Mrs. P. W. Cooke's home in Milton is noted. The Valentine dance at Town Hall last Tuesday, under Milton Owls Club, drew a large crowd. Mrs. M. E. Storey travels to Cobalt to visit her daughter Miss Beatrice Storey, RN. Friends learn of Richard E. Gollins's serious illness at General Hospital Hamilton. Miss Marjorie Buck returns from a year and ten months in England and the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
P. W. Cooke
Valentine
Milton Owls
M. E. Storey
Cobalt
Beatrice Storey
R.N
Richard E. Gollins
Milton
Gollins
General Hospital
Hamilton
Marjorie Buck
Austin Buck
Trafalgar Township
England
Champion
Acton Families Return and Community Mourns Tragedy
Mrs J Massey and children return to Acton to Mill Street. Arthur Davenport ill with measles. Community offers sympathy to Mr W H McPhail and family in the death of sister Mrs C Dennis. Miss Purle McMillan returns to Acton after appendicitis. News of a fatal collision at Wellington Packers crossing near Guelph shocks locals. condolences extend to Levi Elvey and the deceased’s relatives. Mr and Mrs McLeod and Mr and Mrs Prank travel to Guelph to see Jesse James film at the Royal Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Davenport
W. H. McPhail
Campbellville
C. Dennis
Purle McMillan
Acton
W. Boles
Jesse James
Royal Theatre
Death of John T Mack of Erin Eramosa Township
Longtime Everton resident John Thomas Mack died at age 85 after a two year decline in health. Survived by wife Mary Tindall and a large family across Erin Township Acton Vermillion Nanaimo and beyond, he was honored at a Sunday funeral led by Rev. Mr. Murray with pallbearers and many grandchildren in attendance. The Everton Hockey team remains second in the Rural League while the community held a Valentine party at the church hall last Friday with games, a luncheon and a full Valentine box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas_Mack
Erin-Eramosa
Mary—‘Tindall
Eurosa
Thomas
Mary
Glendenning
Erin Township
Annie
J. Lambert
Acton
Frank
Orangeville
Eliza
Wilson Sutton
Pearl
Herbert Anderson
George Beck
Vermillion
Alberta
Erin-Eramosa Townline
Murray
Mr McLeod
Irwin Jackson
George Jestin
Albert 2Tt- Cutcheon
Percy Peavey
Harold Theaker
William Robertson
Fred Mack
Lloyd Mack
Donald Mack
Lambert
Jack
George Anderson
Mack
Ely
Oakville News Highlights: Library Board Chair Elected
Oakville public life features Col. W. N. Moorhouse elected 48 Chairman of the Oakville Public Library Board at the annual meeting. Debates over snow shoveling bylaws stirred discussion at Monday night Town Council. Oakville High School girls hosted a country girls party at the school and at homes. Record Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Moorhouse
Oakville Public Library Board
Oakville High School
Irl
Guelph and Halton Winter School Opens at Georgetown United Church
The fourth annual Guelph and Halton Winter School for United Church Young People opened Monday February 6 at Georgetown United Church. About thirty attendees from two Presbyteries participate. Also noted are local activities including a Boys Safety Patrol formation by Georgetown Lions Club at the Public School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Halton
United Church
Georgetown United Church
R. 8. Carter
June
Norval
Florida
Hydro
H. ©. Dayfoot
Jamies Gray
Ontario Municipal Electric Association
Royal York
Toronto
J. Cc. Wetherald
Pricknge
Edith Street
Georgetown Lions Club
Herald
Erin My’s and Local News From Erin Village
Erin residents report Jas H. Gibson returned from a week with relatives in Durham. Councillor Peter Sinclair ill for two weeks but slowly recovering. G L Garner and Miss Mary McMillan led a Church of Christ Y P service last Friday. Mundell and Elgie drove to Florida for a few weeks. Mrs L Davis back in Cleveland after six months with her aunt, Kate Hamilton. Fire at Rusholme Inn after eleven. volunteer brigade contained blaze. United Church annual meeting and supper held in the basement. weather kept attendance low and business postponed. Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mys
Jas. H. Gibson
Durham
Peter J. Sinclair
Erin
G. L. Garner
Mary McMillan
Church of Christ Y. P
D. L. Mundell
R. T. Elgie
Florida
L. Davis
Cleveland
Ohio
Kate Hamilton
Rusholme Inn
United Church
Advocate
Rural League Hockey Night Delivers Tight Skates and Close Scores
Three games open the Rural League with midnight starts. Georgetown Pirates beat dock ward 2-0 in the first period with goals by Chaphan and Sergeant. Hornby edges Acton Band 3-2. Everton defeats Norval 2-1 after a disputed Ever ton goal. Pirates tie Norval 1-1. Astor Band edges Rockwood 3-2. Tonight features Georgetown Pirates vs Acton Band Everton vs Rockwood Norval vs Hornby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seema Almust
Georgetown Pirates
Chaphan
Hornby
Acton Band
Band Boys
Everton
Norval
Prentis Boys
Pirates
Norval Boys
Astor Band
Rockwood
Everton Va. Rockwood
Norvalve
On the Right Road to the Poorhouse
A couple wandering in a new, costly car use a flashlight to read a sign that confirms they are on the wrong road toward poverty. The man reflects that they are indeed on the right road but unaware of it.
Used Cars Listed for Winter Driving Condition
A classified notice lists numerous used cars for sale with prices and features. Models include 1947 Chrysler Imperial, 1937 Plymouth DeLuxe, 1934 Chrysler Airflow, 1935 Pontiac Six heater, 1932 Ford V-8, and Hudson Opera Coupe with electric hand radio heater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helow
Graham Paige
Obscure Weekend Schedule Notes and Notices
Community notices for Sunday February 1 include Sabbath School at 2 40 pm and youth activities. A Jewish wedding notice, a local guild meeting, and worship committee items appear among scattered fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan
Young People's Guild
Nhl
Vableaus
Burlington Town Prepayments Lag as Tax Discount Drops
Burlington finance notes tax prepayments lag behind last year as the 3 to 2 percent discount shift reduces urgency. Local council votes to move election date to the first Monday in December. A hockey injury and a planned wedding are also reported among Burlington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
House of Commons
Ottawa
Robert Gray
Freeman
Laura Isobel
Wilkinson
Carlisle
Elmer Adamson
Francis Wilkinson
Church Schedule Note for February 1990
Sunday worship at 11 00 am and noon school classes. Evening service at 7 30 pm. On Wednesday the midweek service at 7 30 pm invites all with a welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
dChurch School
Anglican Church Lectures Schedule During Lent
The Anglican Church announces a series of Lent lectures at Allan's Paria Mall on Wednesdays at 4 16 for school children. February 22 a Visit to Palestine March 1 The Life of Bishop Stringer one March 8 The Cathedrals of England and Wales March 11 A Life of Christ March 22 The Life of Bishop Stringer two A silver collection will be taken at 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laniin
Allan
Paria Mall
Boin
Palestine
Bishop Stringer
England
Wales
Christ
Clearing Auction and Farm Offers Notice
Roy Tinney Lat 20 Erin will hold a clearing auction February 2 at first line, sale includes bale of farm block and implements plus about 300 bushels of feed turnips, 80 per bushel. Also notices rent wanted for April 1 for a home with garden. farm rent wanted for at least 16 workable acres with wood preferred. Oddfellows Acton Lodge 204 requested to meet in Lodge Room. Baby chicks ad offers strong value from Rock Wood Hatchery Heckwood. Agents wanted to distribute 290 essential products nationwide. guaranteed pay and repeat orders in a Montreal firm circular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy ‘Tinney
First Line
Erin
Bucceaa
Pamilex CO
Clement
Montreal
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Neighborhood News
Ballinafad
D. Harry
V. Seaman
A. Thever
Edford
Cevlin Bse
Roy Day
University of Torente
MeJames Lynch
Pred Day
J. Hollis
Pisnear’s Mills
Angus Carter
Rokwood
James Kelly
J. Welsh
Arthur
Earbsttars
Nome
Lawson
Albert Lawson
W. Lawson
Peter
J. Dodds
London
R. Mathers
OL Memwood
J- Wo Stewart
Krayton
Jos. Duby
Uiness
George Ht Desnis_icalso
Ospringe
Dan Winter
Alf, Winter
Fred Baptie
Brampton
Alvin Miller
Girls’ Club
Iha
George Cook
Lois Campbell
Brin
Veliage
Dorothy McKenzie
Ross Anderson
Asc
P. .W. Murray
Harvey
Marion
Ralph
Sin
Clair
Salo
George Young
Dyettton Regen
Miller
E. Miller
Sepworth
Messrs
Wm. McKenzie
Dan ‘McLean
Ted Anderson
Gordon ‘Aitken
Ms. A
Limehouse
Safe Haven
S. S. NO
Oakville
Georgetown
W.T. Patterson
Wyndham. BT
Maher Shoe Store
Studehbaker
International
Chevrolet
Ford
GMC
W.B
Hutted Church of Canada
Agton
Reév
KE. M. Merrew
Mla
Pb.b.parsonage
Bower Avenue
Presbyterian Knox Church
H. L. Bennie
Munse
Willowe Street
Heffernan Motor Car CO. Gueltario
McDowell
Pallant
Aizes
Bank of Montreal
Ladies 'Suede Oxfords
Ontario
Burlington
Paton
Geo C. Brown
Eleanor Ord
Namagawrys
Nassagawesya
Waton
Euler
Aha
Actos
Anglican Church
Frank Holmes
Allan Jt
Oplian
Acton Lidge
Manters
HW. Hinton, N. OQ
Maria and
Agnes Streets
Jom McDonald
Church Burt
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