Rockwood United Church UCW Installs Officers and Members
At Rockwood United Church Rev A Gardner installed new stewards including Robert Noble Albert Maltby Roy Petty and Murray McLaren. Officers for UCW were named with Mrs Jo Hum as president and Mrs Ray Thompson as secretary among others, a Valentine Tea by Unit 3 followed with decorations and bake sale assistance from several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Rockwood United Church
A. Gardner
Robert Noble
Albert Maltby
Roy Petty
Murray McLaren
UCW
Gardner
Jo Hum
G. Brace
Ray Thompson
A. Elliot
F. Hobking
Zone finals set by Wellington County public speaking event
Wellington County public speaking finals were held last Thursday in Guelph at College Ave School. Brenda Bruce of Ogpringe Bob Booms worth Drayton Emily Chiling arian Guelph placed first Donna Artusso of Guelph named runner up Elizabeth Griffith of Wyandot school advanced to the zone finals and will proceed to the provincial finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington County
Guelph
College Ave
Brenda Bruce
Ogpringe
Bob Boomsworth
Drayton
Emily Chilingarian
Donna Artusso
Elizabeth Griffith
Wyandot School
Doctor Hosking Returns From Vietnam To Hartford Staff
Dr Wayne F Hosking and his family of Port Leonard Wood Missouri visited Dr Hosking’s mother Mrs F Hosking. He has been discharged from the US Army after his Vietnam tour and will resume his staff position at Hartford Hospital Hartford Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Wayne F. Hosking
Port Leo
Nard Wood
Missouri
Hosking
F. Hosking
Vietnam
United States Army
Hartford Hospital
Hartford
Conn
Summer in Mexico described to CWL at Sacred Heart rectory
Rockwood Sacred Heart and St Peter's Catholic Women's League held their regular meeting after evening mass. President Mrs A Drexler presided as Miss Theresa Murray from the University of Guelph described last summer in Mexico with color slides. Members were urged to attend World Day of Prayer on March 1 at Sacred Heart Church and dinners for March were planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
the Sacred Heart and
St. Peter’s C.W.L
A. Drexler
Theresa Murray
University of Guelph
Mexico
Herb Saunders
My's
Gilfillan
Margaret Campbell is Celebrated On Her 90th Birthday
Mrs. Margaret Campbell, born Margaret Scott, marks her 90th birthday at her son Johnny Campbell’s home in Acton at 7 Park Ave. She farmed with her husband at Ballinafad for over 40 years and recalls horse drawn times, now watching television with Don Messer’s show as a favorite. She is the sole survivor of her family, has six children and 16 grandchildren, and expresses mild views on modern fashion and politics while receiving cards and congratulations from relatives.
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Acton
Margaret Campbell
Johnny
Park Ave
Campbell
Ballinafed
Mary Osborne
Charle Chamberlain
Margaret Scott
James Edward Campbell
Ballinafad
Harold
Yves
R.R. 2
Rockwood
Nallloves
Dan
Ann« Fe
Fergus
John
Campbell Devot
Mars
Mrs. Campbell
Barbara Horne Crowned Halton Public Speaking Champion
Barbara Horne, a Stewarttown public school student, won the Halton District public speaking final at Stewarttown, with Tony Paton as runner up. Judges included John Somers and Rev. R. Jeffares, while the event featured contestants from Oakville, Georgetown, Acton, and Milton and was hosted by Esquesing public school board.
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Barbara Horne
Ville
Halton County
Stewarttown
Barbara
Tony Paton
St. Anne's Separate School
Oakville
W. Webb
Halton
Orange~ville
Stewart Town
Princcipal R. V. Chatten
John Somers
Rev. R. Jeffares
John Graham
John Long
Esquesing Public
Halton No. 1
William Lawson
John Tost
Chapel St
Georgetown
Michelle Mumby
Limehouse School
Thay
Symphony Orchestra
Halton No. 4
Steven van Fleet
Acton
Robert Little
Lois Fay
Martin St. School
Milton
Steven
Lois
Andrew Murphy
Holy Cross School
John A. McDonald
Steven A. Hayhurst
John Wilson School
Terry Preston
Woodeside School
Brenda Buttram
W. H. Morden School
Mr. Chatton
O.P.S.M.T.F
Acton Robert
Snow resolution pushes Ontario to adopt National Building Code
Halton East MSP Jim Snow has a motion on the Queen's Park order paper urging the Ontario Government to adopt the National Building Code. The move would standardize building rules across municipalities, ease housing pressures, and enable prefabricated housing development. The legislature is expected to discuss the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton East
Jim Snow
Queen’s Park
Ontario
March of Dimes canvassers raise 151.82 in Rockwood
March of Dimes collectors gathered 151.82 from Rockwood residents and sent the funds to the area director in Kitchener. Mrs Death chaired the effort visiting each home while many volunteers names are listed among participants.
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March’ of Dimes
Rockwood
March of Dimes Canvassers
Kitchener
Apple Corps New 4-H Club Forms in Lime House
The Lime House Apple Corps 4-H club held its first meeting at the line house of leader Mrs Karn on February 10. Officers were named: President Thelma Kirkwood, Vice President Noreda Nobis, Secretary Treasurer Mary Fuchy, Press Reporter Lars Kirkwood. The group chose its name and planned activities including a second meeting on February 17 to discuss local fresh fruits and featured a fruit short-cake demonstration by Mary Lou Brown and Norman Noble who praised the dessert as delicious.
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Kafn
Collision on Highway 25 injures Milton man faces facial lacerations
A Thursday evening rear end collision on Highway 25 south of Acton involved two cars. Bernard Cleary of 163 Main St Milton suffered facial lacerations. The other driver was Joseph Cygance of R. R. 1 Acton. Total damage estimated at 1600 dollars.
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Acton
Bernard Cleary
Main St. Milton
Joseph Cygance
Battery charge hazards in cold weather on farms
As temperatures fall battery efficiency drops and farmers use plug in chargers. While handy, charging with chargers releases hydrogen gas and a spark or match nearby can cause a dangerous explosion on farms.
Secret ideas spark divided views on value
A proverb discusses two opposing takes on a secret. Some believe it should stay hidden, while others think its potential is too great to ignore. The line prompts reflection on risk, reward, and discretion in sharing hidden knowledge.
Special classes for junior girls at Rockwood held in St Johns Hall
Special classes for junior girls will be held on weekday afternoons at 4 oclock in St Johns Partah Hall. Nancy Ingles and Miss Williamson will direct the handcraft and missiog studios with art and drawing the first subjects. Nature study will begin in spring and summer. Other interests to be added later. Not all work. there will be occasional parties.
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Nature
Clidad
Sumer
Reflection on Social Hierarchy Urges Humble View
A brief musing notes that focusing on privileged leaders can breed discontent, while occasionally noticing those less fortunate offers perspective and humility. The author suggests shifting attention downward to foster gratitude and balance.
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U.C.W
Rockwood Church
Christian Stewardship
M. McRaey
F. Ostrander
A. Root
Stan Harris
Pearl Hamilton
Jack Little
YCW
Charles Patty
Gary B
EL Mas
Mra
Grant McRae
Gordon Ostrander
Ee Kon
Murray
Irs
Ray Oo
Ray Patty
Gordon Cok
Mre.d." Brace
Brenda
Bruce
Hunter Coulson
League
V. Synott
Son
Halton West
M. P.P
George Kerr
Free Press
Little Schools
Doug Copeland
Ont
McCall Butterick Simplicity
Mra. Ray
Ken Murray
Drijber
Lloyd Dyer
Don Hilts
G. A. Hudson
Ed. Lavoie
M. Welmeir
George Ingle
L. Hilts
John Knogt
J. Googers
D.r.sinclair
B. Webster
John Carney
Apple Corps
IGA
IGA Foods
Cehawa
Iuaiteo
Ayy Dairy Case
MADA
Ross
Bologna
Haddock Fillets
Castosanl
Cata Shay Neeeyrm
Gay Laney
Pears Syd
Iwan Weillow
Summy Mori
Sue Ge
Jaffa
Ian Listers
Ani Bayer Aspirwns
Hain 'Spray
Santas
Gordon
Blood Clinic
Legion
Gord James
Arthur A
Optometrist
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