Annual Churchill U C W meeting held at Silvercreek home
The Churchill United Church Women met January 11 at Mr John Silvercreek s home with strong attendance. President Mrs Thompson led prayer and devotion Mrs Alfred Winter chose a Charinasi story and Christmas Bible tale. Financial report by Mrs R Denny was favorable. Members discussed spring projects and a Sunday service with the Lord s Supper was observed at Churchill church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theann
Churchill
Jon Oeeee Silvercreek
Thompson
Alfred Winter
R. ‘Denny
B. Leitch
W. Swackhamer
R. Denny
Williamson
F. Thompson
G. Stephens
Churchill Church
George ‘Stephens
Stephens
Vera Arnold
Newmarket
Tony Damm
Rockwood Wishes Henry and Mrs Cooper Happy 57th Anniversary
Residents in Rockwood extend congratulations to Mr and Mrs Henry Cooper who celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on January 5. Married in Orangeville the couple has lived in Rockwood for 12 years and spent the day quietly at home with good health and happiness wished by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Henry Cooper
Orangeville
Presbyterian W A and WMS install new officers
Rockwood Presbyterian WMS and W A held a January meeting with eleven members and two visitors. Miss Minnie Nickell opened with wartime words from King George VI, members sang Hymn 297, scripture was read, and prayers offered. Rev Sinclair installed officers for the coming year including president Elva Pearon and treasurer D D Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
D. D. Gray
Rockwood Presbyterian Wms
W.A
Minnie Nickell
George VI
Commonwealth
Denham
Roy’ Young
Liss Elva Pearen
Presbyterian Congress
Queen's University
Kingston
Rockwig Presbyterian Church
D.D. Gray
D. Meé- Nabb
Johnston
F. Kelso
G. Swanston
M,.milne
J. Duby
J. Freeman
D. McNabb
Miss Nickell
M. Nickell
Germany
Martin Luther
Knox Theological College
Sinclair
Lloyd Johnston
D.gray
Ballinafad Womens Institute meeting recalls Confederation tale
The Ballinafad Hall gathering on Tuesday January 3 featured a Centennial year first meeting with local members including Mrs Smith, Mr McEnery, and J Snow. A history segment on John A. Macdonald and confederation was presented, followed by reports, current events, and a social. An upcoming euchre and penny sale was announced for March 17, and a presentation at Ballinafad Hall honored Mr and Mrs Ron Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinafad Hall
Miss Krantz
W.S. Oole
Mary Stewart
Korea
Ballina
W.I
Lee
Jamieson
Ray Swindlehurst
Robert McEnery
Historical Research
Ada Kirkwood
Don Brown
Jessie McEnery
William—Kirkwood
Richard Shortill
Peacock School
L.M. McKechnie
John A. Macdonald
Canada
Fathers of Confederation
Nova
William Kirkwood
Erin
Grace
Ballinafad
Hall
Ron Baker
Sharon Allan
Bud Snow
Louise Snow
Morgan Madill
Norman Sinclair
McDougall
Acton Lions hear eye bank drive and laser talk
Deputy district governor Stewart of Streetsville praised Acton Lions for their eye bank appeal led by Ion Murray Harrison. Bell representative Don Ik demonstrated laser beam science, explaining its potential uses and noting its vast communication and medical applications.
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Acton Lions
Howard Stewart
Bell Pespneme
Donik
Stewart
A . Streetsville’ Club
Eye Bank
Ion Murray Harrison
Acton
C.N.B. Bank
Lion Hartley Coles
Lion
Vic Bristow
Lion Murray Harrison
Lion al Lauder
Dave Hunter
Lion Ray Evelan
Oakville breaks ground for centennial civic centre
The Hon Judy LaMarsh officially turned the first sod Saturday for Oakville's 1 200 000 centennial civic centre Warden Bert Hinton attended his last official function as county warden The project includes a library swimming pool auditorium and recreation facilities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy LaMarsh
Oakville
Bert Hinton
Christmas Meeting Of Greenock W I I
The December meeting of the Greenock Women's Institute was held at Mrs. L Tryssenaar’s home. President Mrs. Gordon Leslie presided. Scripture by Mrs. Calvin Aitken and the Lord's Prayer recited. Minutes and treasurer's report read. Donations supported TB Christmas Seals, a refugee child in Korea, and plants for shut ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock
Korea
Shutins
J. McCulloch
Eden Mills Wisconsin hosts centennial plans festival
The Eden Mills area outlines Easter week centennial activities for 1967 with the Centennial Committees of Eden Crest and Eden Mills Institutes meeting at Mrs. R. Wright’s home to advance plans. An Euchre and Penny Sale in the village hall on January 21 is set as the first event of the year. Local visits include Mr Tony Gittens from Barbados staying with Jim Jennings and others visiting relatives in Port Perry Bowmanville and nearby. Mr and Mrs Harvey Link enjoy holidays in California. Mr and Mrs Shipperbottom of Hamilton visit Ed Woodhouse. Mr and Mrs Ted Barden and family were guests of Gemmell in Dundas during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Gittens
Barbados
Jim Jennings
Port Perry
Bowmanville
Harvey -Link
California
Eden Crest
Eden Mills Institutes
R. Wright
Euchre
Penny Sale
Summer trip slides and holiday gathering described
E Pearen entertained members with slides from a McCulloch family summer trip to Britain and local interest views. Christmas carols preceded the gift exchange. A hostess luncheon by Mrs. W Johnston and Mrs. C Allan featured a salad plate rolls Dutch almond singing and Christmas tarts with recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Pearen
Britain
McCulloch
W. Johnston
C. Allan
Acton Auxiliary Discusses Expanded Local Involvement
The Acton Auxiliary of the North Halton Association for the Mentally Retarded met January 5 with 12 members at Mrs. Louttet's home. They welcomed three new members and debated a membership drive and rummage sale ads. They favor broader community participation and explored weekly recreational programs for local children, aiming to start before the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
North ‘Halton Association
Hope Workshop
Sunshine School
Hope
Legion Ladies
Auxiliary
Christian Reformed
Haseen
Donations Behind Bars At Town Hall
A small collection of used clothing is being gathered by the Community Welfare Services Committee. Goods are stored in the upstairs auditorium of the town hall with shelves to be added by the Golden Age club. Donations may be left in the town hall in front of the cells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Welfare Services Committee
Town Hall
Golden Age Club
R L operetta to repeat at public school February performances
Robert Little public school pupils will stage H M S Pinafore again this year with February 22 23 showing in the school auditorium. Music supervisor Glenn Banks leads the staff with Doug Copeland assisting and mothers aiding costume work. Pupils from all grades participate as practices advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Little Public School
Jim Gibson
Harry Lawson
John Bousfield
Smithsonian House Largest Blue Diamond Hope in Washington
The Smithsonian Institute in Washington displays the Hope Diamond, described as the largest blue diamond in the world, attracting attention to its storied history and notable size.
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Acton ‘Five Press
Churchill U.C.W
Presbyterian W.A., Wms
Institute
D.D.G
Lions Club
Eye -Bank
Mr. Cook
Cook
R. Hamilton Optometrist
Mountain View S
Aden
Epukess
Greenock Wii
Beiter Taylor
Jeanine Praet
John Peter Hurst
Knox Presbyterian Church
Indo-China
Department of External
J. Hurst
G. Praet
Louisiana
Eden Mills
Milton Department
Milton Department Store
Ertunity
Milton
Elgin ST. N
Acton Hydro
Electric Commission
R. L
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