Local social notes from Acton and area residents
Many residents share weekend visits and hospital updates. Laure Near remains in Guelph General Hospital while Beryl Jordan stays in St Joseph’s Hospital Guelph. The Rutledge couple celebrated their 40th anniversary at RR 7 Acton with friends from Toronto and Niagara Falls, and a Denver daughter surprise. A long list of visitors attended Golden Jubilee services at Acton Baptist Church including neighbors and relatives from Toronto Guelph Hamilton Kitchener Brampton Norwich and Ghost Pine Creek Alberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Rutledge
RR. 7
Acton
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Wanda
Denver
Colorado
Engagement Notice for Alice Abram and Sidney Spears
Engagement announced by Mr and Mrs Walter Abram of King for their daughter Alice to Sidney Spears son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Spears of Acton. Wedding planned at the Ket mebs on February 25 at 2300. Reception follows at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mro
Walter Abram
King
Alice
Sidney Spears
Arthur’ Spears
Acton
Local Social Roundup From Limehouse and Area
Rev Charles Ro Guwer of George town attended the February WORLS meeting at the home in ASW Nocton as guest speaker. Mrs Hayes of Toronto and Mro visited with Mr. and Mrs Mills. Euchre winners at the WLA party were Mrs Harvey Norton and Ross Norton with consolations to Mrs C Cross and Andrew Nino. Crokinole high scores went to Thomas Appleyard and Billy Fox. low to Miss K Ho and Mrs Thomas Appleyard. prize winners included Muriel Burt Dorothy Kirkpatrick Kay Norton and Donnie Currie. Ladies served sandwiches and pie after. Mrs Mills hosted the W A meeting on Saturday. Ms A J Smethuret returned from two weeks with the J A Smethurets at Islington. Mr W T Newton of Barrier visited his mother a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ro Guwer
Georgetown
Mes Ganwer
Asw
Nocton
Alex Weight
Florida
Hayes
Toronto
Mills
McAdams
Ellerby
Euchre
WLA
Harvey Norton
Ross Norton
C. Cross
Andrew Nino
Thomas Appleyard
Billy Fox
K. Ho
Muriel Burt
Dorothy Kirkpatrick
Kay Norton
Donnie Currie
W. A
A. J. Smethuret
J. A. Smethuret
Islington
W. T. Newton of
Barrier
Sunday Worship Schedule Announcement
The notice lists church services for Sunday February 38 1940 at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service and 3:00 p.m. Worship Service All are invited to attend.
Divine Worship and Sunday Bible Classes
Sunday schedule lists Divine Worship at 11:60 am and 7 pm with Sunday School and Bible Class at 12:25 pm. Theme phrase quoted: They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Baptia Church Acton Sunday Activities Cancelled
The Baptia Church Acton reports church events including Sunday school and evening services. The text notes a home meeting of the Mission Circle at Mrs Gordon Wagner’s residence and the cancellation of Mission Hour and BY.PU activities on Friday February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frebeuaicy
Sumlay School
Nuesday
Misston Cirele
Gordon Wagnar Fretay
Mission Hani
Parish Schedule for Albane Church of Anglican Faith
Lent Sunday February 26 1950 lists Holy Communion at 900 am and Sunday School at 1100 am with Morning Prayer and Beginner's Class. Evening Prayer at 700 pm. Wednesday March 1 Lent service conducted by Canon S A Kirk of Guelph. A Welcome Awaits You.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon S A. Kirk
Guelph
Curaring Auction Sale at Leonard Lenlif Farm
A clearing auction on Friday March 1958 at 12 o clock sharp at Leonard Lenlif farm 26 miles north of Castle and miles east of Fergus. Goods include dual purpose shorthorn cattle untacker feeder cattle young cattle pigs sheep poultry tractors farm machinery household effects hay and grain. Terms cash. Auctioneer WS Agtrson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Lenlif Vlar
Aramosa
Castle
Fergus
Magistrates hear cases in Milton court yesterday
Fred Forbes faced a serious offense against a young woman and an Hquor charge with remand requested due to an ill investigating officer. Bail set at 1560 dollars. Court costs total 53 dollars or one month in jail. A six month suspended sentence imposed. In Georgetown court, Deforest and Hiley denied charges as Chariton testified of threats over wood ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Forbes
L D. ‘Dingle
Georgetown
Cameron Deforest
Fie Hiley
Albert Chariton
Deforest
Fort Joins Discussion of Hatton Group Forum on land and surplus
Hatton County reports its Hatton Forum on land use and world food scarcity. Sixteen participants debated acreage, fertility, and new crops such as Saunders wheat and hybrid corn. Tromby favored optimistic growth while Homby urged freer trade and cheaper transportation to handle surpluses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornby Fann Radio Forum
Hatton County
Tropics
Peace River District
Ontario
Tromby
Canada
Homby
Kremlin Dream Prompts Warning From U S Official
G Hoffman economic co chair of Marshall Plan operations in Europe warns at Mount Holyoke College that the Politburo plans to take over the United States. He cites first hand evidence of Kremlin drive and Red Terror urging unity among free peoples to thwart Moscow's plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Hoffman
Europe
Aos Ber
Russia
Mount Holyoke College
Kremlin
Early History of the Rotary Club Origins and Growth
The article traces Rotary's start in Chicago on February 23, 1905 with Paul P Harris among the founders. It notes diverse early members, the name Rotary from meetings in rotation, and a global growth to nearly 10 000 clubs and 4 000 members across 60 countries. The first convention in 1910 gathered fourteen delegates and 1 500 Rotarians, establishing five core objectives. Harris served as president, with Chester Percy as secretary for 32 years. Winnipeg in 1910 welcomed Canada's first Rotary Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Notary
Chicago
Paul P. Harris
Rotary
Eoward
TNO
Paul Iarris
Chesley Percy
Winnipe
Varied Program at February Meeting of Nassagawevwa W I
The Nassagawevya Women's Institute met at Mrs Fraser's home with Vice President Mrs Robertson presiding. Members answered roll with "my worst fault" and planned clothing donations for Unitarian Service Committee. A $1000 gift was approved for the Halton Musical Festival and a dance was scheduled for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassa- Raweva Women's Institute
Mra Fraser
Moffat
Mra Robertson
Unitarian Service Committee
Halton
RO Freeman
Maggie
Morton
Martha
W. Camp
R Elliott
Meg May
Valentine
W. Freeman
Freeman
Rinehart
Amos
Tannery Reds Climb To Tie For Third In YMCA Volleyball
Town Volleyball League at the YMCA features tight standings as the Tannery Reds beat the Y's Meg 15-14 and 9-14 to join the Independents in a third place tie. Business Men roll over Independents 18-7, 18-0, and 1-12, while Micro Plastics stand second with wins over Tannery Blues 18-1 and 16-14. All clubs must submit player rosters to the League Secretary before this week’s matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tannery Reds
Independents Micro Plastics
Tanners Reds
Meg Thie Dao Dew
Vws
Independents
Micro
Tannery Blues
Io Micro Plastics
Independents Tannery Reds
Red Tannery Blues
Golden Jubilee of Church Building Observed
The Golden Jubilee celebration of the local church featured sermons, music, and reminiscences from former ministers and members. Speakers urged revival through unity and prayer as the congregation recalled early days and planned future missionary work. The program included a candlelit service, congregational hymns, and greetings from neighboring churches.
February meeting of Knox church group at Mrs McIsaac home
The Alert Young Women's Group of Knox Presbyterian Church held its February meeting at Mrs Alex McIsaac's Main Street home. Mrs J Anderson opened with worship on prayer and introduced monthly convenor Mrs J Ingle who led devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Mra
Alex McIsaac
Main St
J. Anderson
Mra. J. Ingle
Asalstad
Wis Marguerite Bouzrelle
Mra O'Hare
Mre
Ken McKenzie
Japan
Mra. O
Laura Wiles
Mra R. Armstrong
Mes Jo Ingles
K McKenzie
Discovering London Lot Cunturities Exhibition Opens
An exhibition at Christchurch Guildhall London reveals mid centuries of Britain's capital with newly found Roman and medieval remains. Excavations under reconstruction uncovered pieces from damaged city districts. The display highlights gaps in the historic record and offers fresh insights into early London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chistene Guildhall
London
Britain
Taoadon
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Curaring Auction Sale
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Kitchener Stock Yards
Wong Ato
Kitchener Stock Yards Ltd
Guelph Highway
Fof Steffler
Acton Uto
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