Cancer Service Committee replenishes dressing supply in Bitton
The Women s Service Committee of the North Halton Cancer Society Unit met in Bitton Town Hall to replenish dressings for Milton and Georgetown members. Chair Mrs G F Thompson led a list of attendees from Milton and Georgetown as inclement weather delayed arrivals.
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Cancer Service Committee
North
Georgetown
Alcott
Rundle
Wilson
Asion
George
Terant
Nest
Milton
Ernie Alcou
Ted Tyler Sr
Acton
Georgecown
Georgetown Fuons
Ube
Malton
Local Legion Social and Cagebows League Update
Jimimnie Hute chairs the Legion Tarnment and has served in Burma. The Hugone family, next to Canada, shares the story of staffing and events. Cagebows standings show Renegades 4-1, Sportsmen 3-2, Wanderers 4-6, Rarebill 9, Leathernecks 36, Never Dies 2-3, with Pageboya 4-6 as action continues tomorrow evening.
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Sportsmen
Wanderers
Rarebill
Eagle Cyvea
Acton Scout Group Plans Thinking Day Parade
Acton Scouts will march from the Scout Hall to the Baptist Church for Baden-Powell Thinking Day services. A brief church service will be led by Rev. Ro Costerus, assisted by Rey Adams, with a special message for the parade audience.
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Gandes
Ato Oetes
Acton
Baptist Church
Baden-Powell
Rew Ro Costerus
Rey G Adame
The
United Church
Rey Adams
Messine
Oerasien
Scottish Dance Club Draws Crowd in Acton Parish Hall
A Friday dance at Acton Parish Hall hosted by the Acton penetian Lounwy Dance Club featured instrutions in the Petronella Highland Reel Caledonian Raut and Duke of Rent Reel. Dancers from Acton and nearby Guelph joined in Gay Gordons Dashing White Sergeant and other Scottish Waltzes.
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Acton
Local residents visit as hospital updates noted in Guelph area
The piece lists several visits by residents to relatives in Guelph including Mrs Stanley McKay and family visiting at Guelph General Hospital where Mrs McKay recently had surgery. It mentions Miss Joyce Fountain and friends staying with her parents, Joyce Fountain of Guelph and family hosting at the Fountain home. Other names tied to Hortop and Alten households are noted as having Sunday visits in the Guelph area.
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Jennie Tosell
Stanley McDougall
Majer
Clarence Hortop
Tockwood
Mre
Woodte Hortop
Hares Hortop
Fiyabeth
Mes Marves Jeann
Stanley MeKay
Guelph General Hospital
Mra McKay
Fate Heath
Burlington
Lnttec
Omar Parker
Joyce Fountain
Frend
Guelph
Mio
Charles Fountain Ead Teers
Albert Alten
John Alten
Silver-Wood Institute Meeting Gains Funds For Mental Health Drive
The February Silver-Wood Institute gathering at Mrs Ho Marchingtons home drew a small turnout due to cold. Vice-president Mrs WOR Norton chaired as members contributed to the Mental Health drive. Highlights included health convener Mrs Williamson and talks by Mrs E Perryman on First Aid and home nursing. Congratulations noted for the Appleyards and Mrs Henderson Sroon on birthdays.
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Sens
Silver-Wood Institute
Ho Marchingeton
Wor Norton
Tocassisto
Riatorcal Research
OAC
da Street Brevetors
Williamson
Mra Ht Scott
E. Perryman
St John Ambulance Weigade
Area Endures Severe Winter Storm Conditions
Cold spell grips the region with frosted windows and drifting snow. Subzero temperatures lingered from Sunday into Monday with overcast skies and strong winds causing difficult driving. The area avoided the heaviest part of the AUSN storm that hit further north, but Queen Elizabeth highway remains challenging.
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Queen Elizabeth Highway
Constable Petty Stresses School Safety On Traffic Visit
Constable Frank Petty of the OPP spoke to a Wellington county school group stressing defensive driving and traffic rules. He showed the dangers of overloads, discussed new yield right of way signs, and explained licensing limits for youths on bikes and tractors. The session, part of a school safety program, included a “Day in Court” feature and a quiz period.
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Frank Petty O
Constable Petty
Wellington
Betty
Tysana
Peliy
TO Gellatly
Mareh
Brownie News Sees New Pack Advance in War Tests
Actons Brownies progress through Golden War Tests as they sew buttons on red felt heart needle cases. Three new members Judy Fong Barbara Cook Anne Syv ean Kong join. No meeting due to bad weather. planning for Thinking Day and a church service. Urgent call for brownie leaders and helpers to avoid folding the pack.
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Actons
Judy Fong
Barbara Cook
Anne Syvean Kong
Baptist Church
WMS Hostess Led Meeting at Mrs Lidkea Home
The Women Missionary Society of the United Church met at Mrs Fo Ladkea home with Miss MooZ Bennett presiding. Mrs HOR Force led worship and study book reading. World Day of Prayer set for Friday February 21 at 2:30 pm. Presbyterial of Hook an county held in Oakville on February 19. meeting closed with a hymn and refreshments served.
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Womana Missionary Society of the United Church
Fo Ladkea
Mooz Bennett
Hor Poree
G Jotnsten
L. Agar
G A Dilty
Hor Force
Hookan
Oakville
Force
Lidken
Personal notices and social updates from Brantford area
A jumble of social items mentions Peter Wolfe returning to St Andrews Colle Auropa after a homeward period. It notes visits by Jim Curie and others, a weeklong trip from Freeport Saunier, and various local engagements at Lakeview Port Cree t with the Weswick and McLean families celebrating a 41st wedding anniversary. Parlor operations describe 200 pugs housed in four parlors with self feeders and heated drinkers.
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Brantprord
Ant
James Wo Pate
Crokinole party raises funds for Ladies Aid group
The Ladies Aid group hosted a Valentine Crokinole party with prizes for high scores awarded to Barry Bruce and Mme Rob Robertson. Guests enjoyed sandwiches, coke, and cookies served by Mrs Vos and family. The event also noted local farm transfers and a fatal car accident on the river bend, with condolences to Henry Kron’s family.
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Barry Bruce
Mme
Robertson
Hetty Grundy
Vos
Faraly
Calvin Adtken
Bown
Robertwanton
Bert Hobertzan
Peavey Farm
Joanne Smith
Dunnville
Varry Clarke
Toronto
Winhuanean Georgetown
Henry Kron
Sinerte
Krona
Architalid
Mra Mac
Mes
Mo Jackson Heattey
Buck
Guelph
Wruce
Con van Rate
Acton Tanne
Barter Snyder
Mroo
Stan Snyder
Kitchener
Buckners
Mr Sharples
Linc
Sade
Read
Scouting Event and Parade Planned at Acton Scout Hall
Cub Scouts Brownies and Guides prepare for a church parade from Jip Scout Hall to Baptial Church to mark Scoutinus BR Troop founding. A special meeting at Heout Hallo Saturday at 7 pm invites all leaders and families to join the investiture of new Cubs and a games evening despite cold weather.
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Scout Hall
Jip
Scoutinus
Heout Hallo
Wolf Cala
Andrew Kolbyi
Yellow Six
Harvey Taylor
Wayne Hogert
Ly Hales
Red Sue
Robby Cuippe
Thief Steals 8-Foot Extension Ladder in London Ontecp
Police report an 8-foot extension ladder vanished from an apartment building between September and January. Residents tell the Free Press they read the paper for developments.
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London
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Weston Skating Club
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Barbara White
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John Elwood
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Wim Dick
Donald Meleaan
Don Broson
Beng
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McLean's
Ladies’ Aid Group
Crokinole
North Bay
Nipisuog Crown
Leo Bononeaux
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred A. Hoffman
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