Mission Circle hosts February meeting at Miss Shortill’s home
Local residents attended Rev. George Aitken’s funeral in Guelph where he served as pastor for years. Community expresses sympathy to Mrs. Aitken. A Red Cross fundraiser euchre and dance drew a smaller crowd due to bad roads. top scorers were Harding Price and Robert McEnery, with James Kirkwood winning a cair prize. Families report health updates on Mrs Shortill and Mrs Foreman. hopeful for recovery and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Circle
Joanna Shortill
George Aitken
Guelph
Aitken
Red Cross
Harding Price
Robert McEnery
James Kirkwood
Richard Shortill
Foreman
Visitors call at the Jax home on Sunday
A list of visitors attended Mrs. Jax Black home on Sunday including WIHT Webb and Family Paraley Black Goo Robertzon Hamilton WREN Joan Mclran Halifax and many others. The McCutcheon family moved to Acton for the winter and John McCutcheon sold his farm to Mr. McAlllater in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jax
Black
Mra
Wiht Webb
Paraley Black
Goo
Robertzon
R.caf
Hamilton
Wren
Lloyd Robertson
von Alon
Guelph
George Young
Town Line
Busy Bars Club Meets In Nassagaweya For Quilt Work
The February meeting at Mrs William Dredges home drew fifteen members who contributed forty nine quilt blocks 18 by 18 inches with two extra quilts in progress. Reports covered club work including quilts, audits for 1943, and representatives elected for the federation of agriculture. A donation to the oversent tobacco fund and a planned lunch followed a garden party style gathering with music by Douglas Hume and a social dance at Brookville Hall. Weather and personal visits noted ending with a wintery sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dredge
Wm. Wallace
Sergt. James
Cpl
Karl Frank
Saskatoon Light Infantry
48Th Highlanders
Stan Robinson
Soldiers Comforts Committee
Wm. Service
Joseph Frank
Irwin Little
J. Wardlaw
Mra. C. F. Davenport
Federation of Agriculture
W. Kennedy
Norton
God Save the
Margaret Robinson
Ancaster
Piice
Wm. Bullard
C. E. Davenport
Brookville Hall
Douglas Hume
Aund
Edgar Howden
David, Hornby
Mra
J. J. Kennedy
Public Film Show At Brookville Township Hall
A Tuesday afternoon program for Public I School children and an evening showing for adults featured National Film Board works organized by the O A C extension department. A large gathering found the films educational and engaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
National Film Board
O.A.C. Extension Department
Cameron Ramshaw
Nassangzawoyn
Murray Clark
Erin
William Kingsbury
Oxbow, Sas
May Mclaughlin
Elfix Mclaughlin
Wellexly
Tor
Charlon Mclnaugh
Camp Borden
Elmer Pickett
Buffalo
New York
Local Euchre Night And Crafty Charity News In Limehouse
Mrs Wilfred Jfarding and Arch ie McDonald won bridge scores while A W Norton held the door prize at the W Y event at Mr and Mrs S Kirkpatricks Friday. Guests danced after sandwiches and coffee to tunes by Mrs C E Meredith and Mrs John Nickell as Piper Robert McVoy reported Christmas parcels arriving for Limehouse W Y. The Care of Clothing meeting covered cleaning and stain removal and local Salvation Army clothing appeals drew strong response. Visitors include Mrs Leslie Campbell and TAC Lorne Norton from Hamilton and Hagersville, with others from Milton and Toronto noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Jfarding
Archie McDonald
A. W. Norton
W. Y. Euchre
S. Kirkpattler
C. E. Meredith
John W. Nickell
Robert McVoy
Limehouse W. Y
Salvation Army
Leslie Campbell
Hamilton
Tac Lorne Norton
Hagersville
Norton
W. Greenlees
Milton
Bentons
Toronto
Anthue Knowles
Glady
D. Carnahan
John R. Scott
S. M. Wright
Wm. Wright
Erin Township
February Weather and Social Highlights in Moffat
The report notes unusually mild February and January conditions, great wood piles, and snow impacts on travel. Social events include a Valentine concert at No. a school, a social hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Hathaway for Mrs Dyson and baby Paul, and a Presbyterian Women's Association gathering with contests and lunch. Community happenings mention Rev C L Poole visiting Toronto, Lloyd Campbell’s return, Dr Schofield as guest speaker at Sodom Church club, church decorating progress, and congratulations for Clarence Elsley now with the R C A F overseas as a pilot officer.
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Valentine
No. A
Meee
Mis
Frank Hathaway
Dyson
Baby Paul
Woman's Association of the Presbyterian Church
W. G. Fraser
C. L
Sodom Church
Clarence Elsley
Clarence
Storm cleanup and obituaries in Rockwood area
The Rockwood community reports snow plow progress on principal streets after recent storms. Mr. Alexander Gray died after a lingering illness, with funeral at Rockwood Cemetery. The Strachan family funeral services were held in Guelph and Rockwood, with multiple tributes to Miss Margaret Strachan. Reports note local church services, civic notices, and visits from returning servicemen and community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xander Gray
Garnet
Guelph
Rockwood Cemetery
Alexander Gray
Mezara
Frail Lambert
Fred Oakes
Emnent Croft
R. Sutton
J. Johnston
Harold Menker
J. Ward
Ward
Rockwood
Woodlawn
Milas Strachan
St. John's Church
Canon R. Smith
Oakville
EB. A. Brooks
Canon Smyth
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Melver
Rew
Masters Nell
Norman Lambert
Fredlton
Red Cross Fund
Stora
Kenneth Guild
Kingston
R. F. McWilliams
Edith Royce
R. N
Toronto
Russell Hepburn
Camp Borden
Guelph Social and Church Gathering Report
The report notes Mr and Mrs Gordon visiting relatives in Guelph and a Sunday gathering with Nell Gordon’s family. Mrs Russell Roaz and her son Bille from Brantford stayed with farmer Mrs Wm A Gray’s mother. A farmers meeting Monday evening drew a good crowd with Rev Dr Mcliver of Guelph Rev J Ward and Rev Father Callaghan addressing attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Nell Gordon
Guelph
Russell Roaz
Bille
Brantford
Wm. A. Gray
Dr. Mcliver
J. Ward
The
United Church
Father Callaghan
Hearst Church
Terra Cotta resident James McLeod dies at home
Life long Terra Cotta resident James McLeod died at his home on February 12 in his first year. He was active in church and Liberal politics. Funeral held Tuesday at his cousin's residence with Rev J Leonard Self, burial at Boston Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. distant relatives attended from Toronto and Alton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terra Cotta
James McLeod
McLeod
John
Western Canada
Presbyterian Church
Couslil
J. Leonard Self
Norval
Boston Cemetery
Morsra
Norman Yeam
W. J. Rutledge
Fred Lyons
J. McBride
A. McDonald
Lonnie Yeam
Mra. C. Dunn
Mrs. Hamilton
Mike Wilma Hunter
Toronto
Mra. N. Lovell
Alton
Olive Harbor
Terra Costa
St Michael's Hospital
Y. Eames
James Marchmont
Christie Stawet
Sospital
Co. Vigsin
Frances Rutledge
Joseph McBride
Sunday Service and Young People's Meeting Notice
A community notice invites participation in a Sunday service at 11.00 featuring the Holy Ghost hymn. The 11.00 program includes The Sunday School and The Community Young People’s Service with speaker Mr. Alex Calder of Knox College. Always welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex, Calder
Knox College
Church Activities Bulletin Notes and Dates
Sunday February 27 morning worship and Sunday school at Knox Church with Young People Rally. February 20 at 4.00 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W Colas executive date charge. February 25 at 3.00 pm World Day of Prayer by prtx Church. Mrs Wi Calder Woaeaacaer welcomes everyone.
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Aqpo
Ris
Knox Church
Yin
Iy.p
W. Colas
Prtxt
Wi Caldie Woaeaacaer
Night telephone rates start an hour earlier March 1
The March 1 announcement sets long distance rates to begin at 6 pm instead of 7 pm across the Kerang Canada Velophone System. The change aims to ease congestion during war times and extend night service while offering savings to users by lengthening the night rate period by one hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aebt
Lost Hound and Misc Classified Notices Near Acton
A mixed page item row describes a lost black and white red hound near Acton and Georgetown, plus miscellaneous ads. Includes a Jersey Holsteins sale notice, a job seeker seeking home work, and a real estate for sale or rent near Minin Street with remarks about property capacity and a solicitor reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
J. M. Steele
Auction sale of Currie estate near Hespler
Executor of the estate of the late Albert Currie will auction a 68 acre farm two miles east of Hespler on Tuesday February 29 1944. The sale includes the entire farm equipment and household effects a 1930 Pontiac car and trailer and high cultivation. Cash terms and terms on farm will be announced. A R Linn auctioneer A E Currie executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Currie
Hespler
A. R. Linn
A. E. Currie
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W. Atkinson
Jean McLean
Halifax
Jos. Duby
Porter
George Gordon
Guelph General Hospital
Mall
Old Dobbin
George Stringer
England
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Bower Avenus
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Rhea
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Avito
Fred Crewson
Wellington Street
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H.R. No. 2
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Purina
Sussex
S.F.T.S
R.C
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Renitor
Kent Building
Foronto
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Esduesineg
No. 7
Jfriday
Tom Cash
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Ross Potch
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Pony Lady
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