Minstrel Show Draws Crowds in Brookville Despite Cold Weather
In Brookville last Friday a Minstrel Show drew a packed audience at Brookville Hall despite zero temperatures. The event, led by William Glin and Horace Blyth, featured a 20 member cast, songs like Down South and Dixie, and a skit about paying off a mortgage. Funds raised supported church projects including a projector and screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Minstrels
Charlie Thompson
Harry Mcintosh
Doug Anderson
Horace Blyth
Bill Price
Jack Mcintosh
Bill Early
Pat Pattison
Mervin Thompson
Alan Mcintosh
Stewart Miller
Bill Slim
Andy Frank
George Thomas
Reid Frank
Ken’ Hewat
Tony Frank
Wynn Dunbar
Brookville Hall
ESPN
William Glin
Ebenezer Church
Charley Thomson
Melvin Thompson
Stew Miller
Ken ‘Hewat
Mr. Slim
Down South
Georgia Brown
Tittle Id Frank
Mammy
Pappy
Squire
Ken Hewat
Five Brothers
P U C Debenture To Bring Transformers Up
Acton officials debated transformer needs for new housing areas and whether to debenture assets. A survey may be needed to decide on forthcoming work including lines and equipment in annexed sections. Discussion covered hydro system expansion, margins, and billing challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
N. Scott
Personal Notes From Weekend Visits And Local Events
Mr George Elliott visited Woodstock over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Robert Neary and family. Toronto visitors called on friends Sunday. Rev E Jones attended a pre Lent clergy conference in Hamilton Tuesday. District governor G W McKenzie and Mrs McKenzie attended the Guelph Ys Mens club event. Mrs F Cleave attended the funeral of the late George Douglas Ruff in Guelph. Miss Winnifred Warren and Mrs McBurnie of Walkerton visited the Wood family Saturday. Dr and Mrs F B Dawson of Maple Creek Sask are staying with Rev and Mrs C L Poole. Mr and Mrs Lyal McCutcheon Heather and Carol spent the weekend in Port Sydney and Barrie. Attendees at Mr P F Johnston’s funeral in Toronto Saturday included Mr and Mrs A M MacPherson and Mrs Alex Symon plus several local couples.
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F. Cleave
George Douglas ‘Ruff
Guelph
Lyal
McCutcheon
Heather
Carol
Port Sydney
Barrie
P. F. Johnston
Toronto
A. M. MacPherson
Alex’ Symon
Mac Symon
G. A. Dills
Acton
Gordon
Rockwood
V. B. Rumley
Old age and food attitudes noted in a playful quote
A vintage remark suggests that aging shifts focus toward meals and away from social niceties like attentive service. The line humorously frames hunger and routine dining as central in later years.
Pre-Lent Clergy Conference in Hamilton
Diocesan clergy gathered for a practical pre-Lenten conference at St. Thomas Church Hamilton. Rev Evan H Jones of Acton and Rockwood parishes attended the Bishop's event focusing on vocation and public worship. Sessions opened with Holy Communion and closed with evensong featuring the diocese choir and CHCH TV coverage.
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Evan H., Jones
St. Alban’s Church
Acton
Rockwood
Hamilton
St. Thomas‘ Anglican Church
St. Thomas’ Church
Niagara
Chch-Tv
Knox Group Meets At Leader's Home
The Daughters of Knox Young Women's Affiliation met at leader Mrs. A. J. Buchanan's home for February. Mrs. William Watkins led worship and study on India's needs of body and soul. Mrs. C. Ashley led the business. Miss Margaret Webster of Canada spoke. one new member joined. a silver lapel pin was awarded. March venue planned.
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Daughters of Knox Young Women's
A. J. Buchanan
William Watkins
India
C. Ashley
Watkins
Acton High School News Preview and Results
Acton high school students anticipate a Thursday holiday while staff attend a Toronto educational conference. A checker tournament underway with about 50 pupils signed up and practicing. MisL Lowrie promises prizes for winners. Last Thursday Arbie's team lost by default to Dawkins in intramural hockey. Tuesday night Arbie's team beat Footitt 4 to 3.
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Toronto
Misl Lowrie
Arbie
B Y P U Conduct Toronto Service
Century Baptist Church in Toronto hosted a Sunday evening service closing a two week evangelism program by the Century B Y P U. Clarence Reid presided gave the pastoral prayer Bob Landsborough read scripture and musical numbers featured Mary Reid Helen Landsborough Mrs C Landsborough plus Bob Landsborough Clarence Reid Ray Costerus and Frank Bean. Testimonies were shared by Mary Reid Clarence Reid and Don Livingston. About 20 visitors from Acton attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Baptist Young
People’s Union
Century Baptist Church
Toronto
Century B.Y.P.U
Clarence Reid
Bob Landsborough
Mary Reid
Helen Landaborough
C. Landsborough
Helen Landsborough
Ray Costerus
Frank Bean
Don Livingston
Mr. Costerus
Century B.Y.P.A
Acton
Mrs H R Force WMS Hosts Meeting
The Women s Missionary Society of the United church met at Mrs H R Force s home on February 8 with Mrs Force as third vice president and Miss M Main as first vice president The group heard reports on temperance supply community friendship Christian stewardship and prayer for 1955 Miss Thomson of Winnipeg is the missionary for prayer A social time followed with thanks offered to Mrs Force for her hospitality and the lunch program helpers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
H. R. Force
Force
M. Mainprize
M. Z. Bennett
H. R Force
E. A’ Currey
P. Binnie
G. A. Dills
B Veldhuis
India
D. Simmons
Hannah
F. Cleave
A. Orr
Miss Thomson
Winnipeg
M. Main
Switzer
Medical Work In India Topic
Mrs Wilfred Coles and Miss Jessie Coles hosted the Baptist Women's Mission Circle monthly meeting on February 7. The program highlighted medical work in India, prayer for staff and centers, with Mrs H Helwig opening, Mrs D Cohen leading worship, and scripture read by Mrs PD Dunk. Social time followed with lunch by Jessie Coles and Mrs C Landsborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Coles
Jessie Coles
Baptist Women's, Mission’ Circle
H. Helwig
D. Cohen
India
PD. Dunk
J. Chapman
the Baptist Church
C. Landsborough
Lakeside Chapter LO D E Annual Meeting Report
Lakeside chapter LO D E held its annual meeting Monday in the newly decorated Legion Hall. About 40 members heard reports from officers and conveners. Mrs J Creighton presided. The quorum was changed to 25 percent of members during the business session. The night school classes are over. Mrs E Smith read a paper on Quebec and some of the story of Canada. After two games, a sing song and Valentine prizes, refreshments were served.
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Lakeside Chapter
D.E
Helay
Legion Hall
Canada
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