District News: Various Items Concerning Nearby Activities
Community bulletin notes events across local towns with updates from schools churches and clubs. Readers gain a snapshot of meetings contests parades and service projects in the region.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 16, 1950
Page
12
Rockwood Ladies Host Evening Concert and Social
Last Friday evening the Women’s Institute and Community Club hosted a lively variety concert in Rockwood with Mr Dave D Gray chairing. The program featured Three Old Maids of Lee, Catherine Tinford as pianist, and vocal numbers by Campbell McArthur and Win Goad of Guelph. A Valentine social followed in the Presbyterian Church basement with nine or ten tables of games and prizes, auctioning of items, and refreshments. Nearby, St John’s Church services were well attended with Holy Communion. Hospital stays limited local attendance, while Scout crafts were displayed in store windows as volunteers planned a campaign to raise funds for local Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute and Community Club
Ube
Hall
Dave D Gray
Lee
Catherine Tinfeot
Ask
Atu
Allie
Ates
Adee Durrani
Campbell McArthi
Guelph
Win Goad
St. John’s Church
Jack Oakes
Irwin
Vera Thercher
Pushock
Gareth Guild
Pelham
Coteiderae the
Riis Douglas Baylis
Mir ML
Mist BoRibett
Brookville Hall
Meg Ray Johnson
Elacklock
Douglas Inglis
John DC Currie
John Currie
Fa’mer Blacklock
Wm Early
Ted Jewell
Mro
Mm Hey Donaven
Andres
Hamilton
Robert Trylis
Mrx Howson Lush
Perce Metcalfe
Waterdown
Melvin
SS No Mand S
John Hamman
Lowville
Sophia Patterson
St David's
St Davids Presbyterian Church
J. R. McPhail
Women's Missionary Society
Jean McPhail
James Robertson
Mission Rand
R. C. Menzies
Ladies Aid
Mary Moore
R. Ingis
J. R. Mahon
John Campbell
A. T. Moore
Dufferin Alexander
Wallace King
Roger Mahon
Gordon McPhail
George Inglis
Harold Hurren
Bryan Moore
Auditory
E. D. Mahon
A.T. Moore
Nassagaweya S5 No 7 highlights community events
Master Clark Parson of Toronto visits grandparents in Nassagaweya while district ladies plan a Valentine Social and St Patricks supper. W MES and Ladies Aid meet at Mrs W A Fraser’s, Busy Rees Institute hosts chocolate demonstration, and a shower for Mr and Mrs George Service. J J Kennedy injury noted. Nassagaweya church annual meeting reports gains and a manse move discussed. Farm Forum cancellation due to storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Watkins
Acton
No. 7 School
George Service
Service
J J. Kennedy
Milton
Satunmfay
Nassagaweva Presbyterian Church
J. J. Henderson
St. David's Church
Campbellville
T. G. McArvan
Morriston
Farm Forum
Peter McLean
Wolf Cubs save skater from ice fall near Tillsonburg
Three Wolf Cubs aided by teamwork pulled 12 year old Cherrill Van Loon from icy water after she fell through the ice while skating. The rescuers were David Payne 10 Art Partlo 11 and Ian Bushnell 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherrill van Loon
Tillsonburg
Ontario
David Payne
Art Partlo
Ian Bushnell
Local Notices and Visits Highlight Stewarttown Week
Guelph residents Angus Jackson and family visited Stewarttown with Mer and Mrs George Jackson Meo and Mrs Sheebridge. Stratford trip by Robertsons and Rey Carter family, plus Anne Stansbury of Oakville called on Toronto friends. Local church program featured John Rockwood concert with readings by Mrs Want Bruce and Ward Bruce. Ladies Aid hosted monthly meeting. estate sale preached by Ro. Pind drew a crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Jackson
Larry
Guelph
Mer
George Jackson
Sheebridge
Stewarttown
Mire Clarke
Norman McKennie
Perente
May Wimford
Eltsburgh
Duncan McTavish
Pirente
Lene
M Sunter
Pyerton
Ps Henderson
Chaetors
Levechap
Mas Mars Cooke
Ales Tovell
Ohiven Sound
Ferent
Seibor
Stewart
Tamaly
Chau
Jean
Cas Roetew
Werk
Hanter
Envenga
J Jackson
Roberton
Douglas Robertson
Stratford
Rey Carter
Neven Robertson
Toronto
Anne Stansbury
Oakville
Robertsean
George Grandy
Pind
John Rockwood
Rockwood
Dari
Erin
Want Bruce
Ward Bruce
Joan Aitken
Ladies Aid
Free Acton Y gym classes widen youth program appeal
Acton Y M C A expands free public school classes with two new 8 and 9 year old groups for boys and girls. Sessions run Friday afternoons from 4 to 4 30 for boys and 4 30 to 5 30 for girls. Program emphasizes games, speed, endurance, and skill work, boosting overall free participation beyond 70 youths already benefiting. Sustaining memberships at $5 support operating costs, with board members seeking donors via mail or General Secretary Cliff Sutton at 268. Olive groves in central Italy are being sprayed from helicopters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perons
Yv.m.c.a. Board of
Cliff Sutton
Saint David's Church Ladies Aid Meeting Report
Campbellville notes show Mrs. George Inglis presiding at St David's Church Ladies Aid with devotions by Mrs. Lush and Mrs. Moore. Minutes and treasurer's report reviewed, plans for vestry improvements discussed, and a social afternoon concluded with lunch and Valentine decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Inglis
St David's Church
Inglis
H Lush
Moore
Jod Hayley
Murren
Co Roberts
Lawer
Pension fund decisions and parish notes in Everton
The minister's pension fund was discussed and St David's Share accepted. Missions budget for next year set at 900 dollars, with prior allocation of 87,300 exceeded by 15. Congregation canvass planned for Record Magazine. Social hour after closing hymn. Sunday visitors and local families noted. Pension concerns warn pensions tied to ongoing business health and productivity. plan relies on current employment levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St David's
the Record Magazine
Obs
Contebu
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Nassagaweya S5
Ospringe
Acton Y
Italy
Hoetert
Wm Eil- Theat
Everton
Irwin Hanmilton
W Alexander
Barbara
Mariel Benham
Ted Jestin
Edo Lasby
Tuelah
Tomaself
Acton Town Hall
Rer
WG. Lurtan
Ros-Ann
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