Benhams and relatives spend holidays across Ontario
Evert on Miss Barbara and Muriel Benham visited their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. Van Norman in Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Spence of Toronto plus H. R. McCutcheon from Ospridge stayed at his son T. D. McCutchen’s home. J. P. Benham and family visited Brampton with the Bartletts. Albert McWilliams and family of Puslinch called on Mrs. M. Black on New Year’s Day. T. D. McCutchen and family with Lois and Robert spent New Year’s Day with D. T. McDougell in Erin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara
Muriel Benham
J. P. Benham
Joe
Baby
Brampton
Bartlett
Albert McWilliams
Puslinch
M. Black
T. D. McCutchen
Lois
Robert
D. T. McDougell
Erin
E. Davenport
Fatt
McConnell
E. J. Tindale
Toronto
Thos
Kennedy
Tom
Hazel Kennedy
Mr. Fatt
Marguerite Kennedy
Verna Turner
Mbs
Margaret Davenport
Milton
Joseph Frank
W. W. Dredge
S. Alexander
Yar
Nelson McLaughlin
Nassagaweya
Elmer Pickett
Buffalo
N.Y
W. N. Near
Guelph
W. T. Near
Bert Nightingale
Orangeville
Knatchbull
Lillie Jay
Lowville
George ‘Stokes
Campbellville
W. F. Darby
Tyr Wilson
Elwood Wilson
Nassagawe_sa
Lois Easterbrook
James Easterbrook
Darbyville
Christmas News From Nassagaweya District
Christmas greetings and family updates from Nassagaweya district residents. Families share travel between Acton Toronto Milton and Meadowvale for gatherings, with multiple ailments noted including colds and a scald injury. Community members are thanked, births, birthdays, elections, and school trustees mentioned.
Community notes include church meeting changes and local births
The Free Press reports the annual school meeting with retiring Trustee Robin King and 1940 trustees Harvey Dearing R. A. L. Atton and J. K. Courtney. St Johns United Church Women elect Mrs George Watson as President and appoint Mrs Atton as Vice President. Local residents Alf Dickson injured, Arthur Turner and Mrs Lush families Christmas visits, and other teaching and visiting committee updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Free Press
Robin King
Harvey ‘Dearing
R. A. L. Atton
J. K. Courtney
Women's Association of
St. John's United Church
Clara Leeson
George Watson
Atton
Dearing
Jesse Reed
J. D. Mooney
Leeson
Alf. Dickson
Arthur Turner
Detroit
George Lush
Alex, Milne
Mabel Depew
Toronto
Oakville News and Notices From the Christmas Break
Oakville residents share travel plans with Souris visitors while Mrs Mallon dies at home after a heart attack. Kathryn McCartney announces engagement to Charles Murray Robertson and a February wedding is planned. Central Public School undergoes wall strengthening to ensure safety when pupils return after Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. ©. Brown
Souris
Man
W. T. Brown
Randall Street
Goldwin Gregory
New York
M. P. Mallon
Kathryn McCartney
Charles Murray Robertson
Jas. Robertson
Hamilton
Central Public School
Limehouse Holiday Week Visitors Include Local Guests
Visitors during the holiday week included several locals and notable guests. The article notes a mix of residents and visitors enjoying festive events and gatherings around town.
Village Social Notes and Church Year in Georgetown
Local society records detail families visiting homes over the holidays and weekends, including Millieres in Georgetown and Torontonians with Brantford and Milton hosts. Church groups note a Presbyterian Ladies Aid annual meeting with officers elected, a Christmas program by the Girls Lookout Club, and several convalescent and community events across Christmas and New Year. Capt Gorman Sutherland arrives in England with the second contingent.
Christmas Tree Event and Village Elections Recap
The Rockwood Christmas Tree event at the Presbyterian basement featured youth led festivities with Rev E A Brooks and Mrs W T Smith harmonizing. A later town production Why The Chimes Rang raised funds for the Red Cross under Rev P H Lawson and Mrs Kinnee at Town Hall. New Year’s Day passed quietly as election results reappointed J Lister C Kitching and Chas Thatcher to Police Village Trustees with rival candidates Ross Carton and Malcolm Smith. Holiday visitors included families from Brantford Toronto Kingston Alma College Guelph Windsor and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Presbyterian Church
E. A. Brooks
W. T. Smith
Rockwood Horticultural Society
United Church
P. H. Lawson
Messrs
J. Lister
C. Kitching Police Village
Chas. Thatcher
Percy Milne
Brantford
Reg Mick
Kingston
Grace Lawson
Alma College
St. Thomas
Bert Howell
Toronto
Robert Croft
James and
Clarence Lynch
Edith Royce
Guelph General Hospital
Lyla’ Laverty
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Minnie Nickell
Windsor
Local Social Notes Include Departures and Visits
Miss Margret Smith left Tuesday for Eden Mills after a week at her grandmother Mrs. Coals home. Miss Mary Cole of Guelph spent Sunday at her home here. Mr Will Cassidy of Toronto spent the weekend with a local friend. Mr John Ole and other friends visited in the district. Mr and Mrs J Williamson of Acton were guests at Mrs Cok’s home. Mrs Wylie has been ill with a form of flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margret Smith
J. Williamson
Acton
CREWSON CORNER VISITORS AND ARMY SERVICE NOTES
Mr. Hector Guthrie has joined the army and is stationed in Toronto, visiting his parents over the weekend. Mr. Bill Stewart has joined the army and was visiting friends here. Misses Irene and Ruth Jackson of Islington visited their sister Mrs. Robt Brown for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. George McBain with Billie and Jackie of Acton visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Airdrie on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Johnson with Bruce and Marlyn visited Mr. and Mrs Robt Brown over the weekend. Master Frank Airdrie visited his sister Mrs. Edward Cornell for a week. Several locals started work in the tannery at Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector Guthrie
Toronto
Bill Stewart
Irene
Ruth Jackson
Islington
Robt. Brown
George McBain
Billie
Jackie
Acton
Jack Airdrie
Murray Johnson
Bruce and
Marlyn
Frank Airdrie
Edward Cornell
Young People Society Meets at St David’s Church
Campbellville report notes a Saturday evening gathering led by Rev. Frank Lawson with an address and Evelyn Vansickle of Toronto singing a vocal solo. New Year’s Day dinners were hosted by Mrs. F Wheelihan and by Mr. and Mrs. J K Mahon. Bernice Beattie from Toronto visits Mrs. G B Carbett. Mrs Mary Moore of Toronto is visiting. Friends express concern over Mr Duncan Campbell of Moffat and his serious illness.
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Young People's Society of
St. David's Presbyterian Church
Frank Lawson
Evelyn Vansickle
Toronto
F. Wheelihan
Bernice Beattie
G. B. Carbett
J. K. Mahon
Mary Moore
R.N
Duncan Campbell
Moffat
Community Families Share New Year Visits
Nassagaweya residents welcomed relatives during the New Year and Christmas holidays. Guests included Elmer Pickett of Buffalo and W N Near's family from Guelph, with gatherings at Nassagaweya Knatchbull Campbellville and Darbyville.
Local Meeting Notes and Community Updates in Ospring
Wednesday morning session chaired by Mr Roy Hindley with Mr Clayton Cooke as secretary. Staff changes include Mr David Stewart elected Trustee and Mr Errett Currie named OFLA delegate. retiring trustee Mr Fred Baptie. Illnesses affect the Burrows family and others. well wishes sent for recovery. Various social visits and holiday travels noted among residents. upcoming church service announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hindley
Clayton Cooke
R. B. Burrows
Wm. McKenzie
Errett Currie
OFLA
Toronto
David Stewart
Fred Baptie
R. D
James Brydon
John Akitt
Acton
D. Stewart and Sons
Marvin Cox
J. Stewart
Robt. King, Orton
Pte
Ross Anderson
Stanley Barracks
Wr. Brown
Mosboro
Preparatory Service And Week Of Prayer Note
The notice outlines a Thursday preparatory service at 7 30 pm for the Session and 8 pm for the Congregation plus a Week of Prayer starting Monday at 6 pm in the Anglican Church. The items indicate times and locations for church services and devotional activities.
House for rent on Maria Street with all conveniences
Public notices show rental listings and job ads. An Acton Ontario apartment on Mill Street available for $13 monthly through LEATHERLAND company. Maria Street house for rent seeks inquiries via MRS J R YY. Also job notices call for experienced glove operators and a tree cutting crew for Lorne School with details at the Schoolhouse January 12 at 1:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Street
Maria Street
J. R. YY
Annual Meeting Notice for Auditors Report and Elections
Notice of a convening on Wednesday January 17 1946 at 2 00 PM for receiving the auditors annual report and secretary election of officers and directors for 1940 and other business as may be necessary.
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Nassagaweya S. S. NO
T. W. Britton
E. Anderson
J. Massey
Little Wicks
Mr. H. Davenport
Nussagaweya Presbyterian Sunday School
Santa
J. 0. Henderson
David Irving
A. R. Dredge
Holby
Billy
Meadowvale
Nell Marlin
George Robinson
Omagh
Gordon Robinson
Albert Harris
Jamies Massey
Dot
Eileen
Wnh
Thos. Kennedy
Florence. Robinson
Linus
McMillan
B. F . King
Prank
Wm. Mcleod
Orton
Agnes Armstrong
Jas. Armstrong
Jessé""Réed
Elora
J. Piercy
Oakville
Limehouse
Eden Mills
Billy Milliere
Wm. Milliere
Bobby Holmes
Hill
Wm. Grieg
Gordon Grieg
Agnes
Jean Robertson
A.W. Benton
E. Morrow
R. Lane
Holmes Family
A. Hill
Spr
S. Gisby
S. Norrie
E. Scott
Girls’ Lookout Club
H. Norton
Peggy Smethurst
A. W. Benton
Gregory Clark
Norton
Wm. Gowdy
Milliere
Georgetown
A. W. Benton and Sons
Gorman Sutherland
England
Stanley Wilson
John Nickell
James Nickell
Lenora Hillis
Will Wilson
James Wilson
Robert Wilson
W. Mino
Mino
W. Lowrie
John Milne
H. Barden
Will Gibertson
J. Gilbertson
D. MacDougall
J. Milne
Robert. Croft
Pred Croft
Kitcheiiter
W. Croft
S. Barnes
Little Son
Oshawa
Wilton Mino
A. Pearson
Mass Clara Pearson
W. D. Clars. Watson
Justice
Hakdasamyey
L. E. Dshnon
Supreme Court of Canada
Ottawa
Crewson
Naseagaweya
George Finney
Alex
of the
Canada
C. V. Charters
Brampton, Ont
Ospring
Helsingfors
Clifton Gifford
Anater
Young People’s Union
Frank Langford
D.D
Presbyterian Knox Church
H. L. Bennie
Willow Street
Acton Free Press
Lorne School
John Allen
Council
Wednes
W. T. Patterson
Wyndham S.T
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