Eden Mills Trader Norm Marshall Reflects on Village Life
The piece details Norm Marshall of Eden Mills, long-time village banker and storekeeper, recalling early 20th century life. It notes his service on the village board, church roles, wartime service, and shifts from farming to a commuter community, as well as his plans after selling the store to new owners.
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Eden Mills United Church
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Norm Marshall
New Citizens G de Vries Receive Citizenship in Hamilton
Mr and Mrs G de Vries were granted citizenship at a Hamilton ceremony last week. The event included remarks by the groom as scoutmaster here and a benediction by Mrs Nicholson followed by a social hour with lunch and tea.
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G | de Vries
Hamilton
de Vries
Community Notes Highlight Birthdays Visits and 4 H Club
The week features two birthdays on Valentine's Day Mrs G Sunter visits with her sister Miss Emma Baljic at the SirPherson Nursing Mr Stewart Donaldson from New York visits his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs David Stewart and family. On Sunday Mr and Mrs Ross Ferguson host dinner for double birthdays Mrs Ferguson’s mother Mrs Thos Fines turns 81 and their daughter Linda 20 both on Valentine’s Day. The gathering includes Mrs Thomas Fines Doris Mr and Mrs Wm Henderson Belwood and Mr and Mrs Bryan Redman of Fergus. Mrs T Fines and Doris attended the funeral of the former’s brother in law Howard MadArthur at Erin. Rev Russell Legge visits Everton Church members. Mr and Mrs Bert Sinclair of Kitchener visit family. Murd McCutcheon and Muriel of Acton visit. The first 4 H Club meeting for the project a world of food in Canada at Mrs R Ellis home with six girls present officers elected June Upshall president Judy Ellis vice president Debbie Stewart secretary treasurer. Leaders are Mrs R Ellis and Mrs R Sinclair. Blueberry Buckle shown. Succotash prepared. Meetings Mondays after school. George DeVries returns from 15 day trip to Mexico and southern states. Sympathy to Sinnott family after Barry Sinnott’s death in a car accident Erin to Era mosa Town Line. Congratulations to Brian Cook and Sandra McEwan married Friday at Erin Presbyterian Manse, Rev Herbeison officiating, reception at McEwan home Second Line. Ed Stewart participated in Skidoo Races at Peasey Park, Guelph.
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Doris
Wm. Henderson
Belwood
Bryan Redman
Fergus
Mrs. T.'Fines
Howard MadArthur
Erin
Russell Legge
Everton Christian Church
Bert Sinclair
Kitchener
A. Sinclair
Murd McCutcheon
Muriel
Acton
Canada
R. Ellis
June Upshall
Judy Ellis
Debbie Stewart
R. Sinclair
Mexico
Sinnott
Barry Sinnott
Erin-Eramosa
Brian Cook
Sandra McEwan
Presbyterian
Manse
Herbeison
TV Blaze Doused At Hoare Home In Rainy Night
A television set fire at 291 Arthur Street, home of Mr and Mrs Reg Hoare, was put out before firefighters arrived in heavy rain and sleet. Fire chief Mick Holmes said smoke filled the living room but ejectors cleared it, and the blaze remained confined to the TV set.
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Reg. Hoare
Arthur St
Mick Holmes
Baptisms and condolences in local church notices
Two boys baptized at Limehouse Presbyterian Church Rev F N Young officiated, Kevin Glen son of Sorren Persson and Gerald Ross son of George Herrington. Sympathy extended to Mrs Gordon Thompson and family after husband’s sudden death in an accident. Mrs D Robertson wins weekly newspaper correspondent award.
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F. N. Young
Kevin Glen
Sorren Persson
Gerald Ross
George Herrington
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
D. Robertson
Nursery School Opinion Letter Supports Acton Project
A reader urges Acton to back a municipal nursery school to aid working parents. She argues government inspections ensure quality, reduce child neglect, and provide safe, inclusive care where children can learn and play together. The letter, signed by Mrs. Mary Louttet, also notes a whimsical closing line about weather.
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Mary Louttet
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