Norton and Gordon Hurst depart for Lake field Prep term
Silver-Wood Language and Weather differ in Iran as Norton and Gordon Hurst head for Abadan to join Iranian Oil Explorations and Producing Co. David studies Persian with two hours daily tuition. Their climate differs, gardens bloom before Christmas, and boys visit Acton-Georgetown during holidays. Community wishes Dr. H. A. McCullough a 90th birthday. Various local moves and birthdays noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Norton
Gordon Hurst
Lakefield Prep Oolyavid
Iran
William Norton
Gordon
Peru
Iranian Oil Explorations and Producing Co
Abadan
Acton-Georgetown
H. A. McCullough
D. W. Shier
Toronto
Barbara—Lindsay
United Church annual meeting notes change in treasurer
The United Church annual meeting in the church basement was led by Rev. Morgan McFarlane of Georgetown. Mrs. F J Shortill was appointed treasurer to replace Mr. J P Kirkwood who held the post for 19 years. The Women's Institute met at Mrs. Lloyd Marshall’s home on January 4. Mr and Mrs F W Shortill moved from their farm on the 8th line to Ballinafad, and their son Floyd, married in the fall, has taken over the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Church
Morgan McFarlane
Georgetown
F. J. Shortill
J. P. Kirkwood
Women's Institute
Lloyd Marshall
F. W. Shortill
Ballinafad
Floyd
Palermo Wins 15-8 In Junior Farmers Hockey Clash
A goal heavy night at Milton arena sees Palermo defeat Norval 15-8 as Acton trails 8-15. Milton Junior Farmers beat Norval 13-8 with Willmott scoring four goals and two assists in a high penalty game featuring eight penalties to Acton and Palermo players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Palermo
Acton
Milton Arena
Milton Junior Farmers
Norval
D. McKenzie
Coon
B. Wheeler
B. Somerville
L. Vivian
B. Price
M. Sprowl
C. Sprowl
G. Scott
DeBlauw
G. Wheeler
J. Marshall
L. Thompson
C. Thompson
B. Overland
Willmott
G. Gillies
C. Gillies
E. McDowell
D. Pearson
C. McCann
H. Tasker
F. Tasker
R. Tasker
A. Howden
D. LeRiche
J. Willmott
D. Johnson
F. Brigden
E. Wilson
B. Wilson
H. Wilson
J. Cunningham
R. Cunningham
K. Richardson
F. Barnes
C. McDonald
G. Ferguson
P. Pomeroy
D.smith
Acton Notables Visit Florida and Attend Church Meeting
Dr Will Somerville of Haileybury visited Acton relatives this week while Mr and Mrs Dean Leslie plan winter in Florida. Former Actonians Mr and Mrs Hartley Harrison of Toronto visited and head to Florida. The Ledger IGA employees held their annual banquet at Hilltop Lodge Erin with dancing after Thanksgiving dinner. Sgt Fred Hunter visits from weekend with fiancee Mary Alger prior to leaving for Shilo Manitoba to instruct troops. Acton attenders at Guelph Presbyterian church meeting included Mrs H Mainprize and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Leslie
Florida
Hartley Harrison
Toronto
Ledger
IGA
Hilltop Lodge
Erin
Fred Hunter
Sgt
Mary Alger
Herb Alger
Picton
Sgt. Hunter
Shilo
Manitoba
Acton
Guelph
Rockwood WMS Holds First Meeting of Year
Mrs. David Gray hosted Rockwood Presbyterian WMS and WA for its first new year gathering with President Mrs. George Swanston presiding. Officers were installed, reports on yearly work offered, and a social period followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gray
Rockwood Presbyterian W.ms
W.A
George Swanston
J. Freeman
Gordon Swanson
T. Storey
Glade
Formosa
W. Swanston
Margaret Near
Feeman
D. Black
T . Oo
Acton Baptist Group Presents Play At Manor
Acton Baptist group presented a three act play The Crowded Life at the Manor on Friday night January 6. Slides of California Oregon and British Columbia were shown by Mrs Hutchen before the play. Cast included Warren Wagner Fay Garner John Tripp Roy Dunk Ruth Landsborough Helen Landsborough and Bob Landsborough directed by Mrs Garner. New Year service followed on Sunday January 8 led by Rev E Orsborn with Mrs Lockie at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Oregon
British Columbia
E. Orsborn
Knox Presbyterian Church
Milton
S. Lockie
Orsborn
Lockie
FiveYearOld Run Down By Bread Truck In Moose Jaw
Levio Bonin aged five from Lime Kilns area was hospitalized after slipping under a backing bread truck driven by William Coulter of Campbelleville. Police say ice on the lane caused the fall and the boy was treated at Milton Private Hospital Moose Jaw. A separate note reports Moose Jaw museum acquiring a 1901 poster for a Great Singing Meeting at the Social Centre and Reading Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levio Bonin
William Coulter
Campbellville
Levio
J.’Bonin
Hunter-at-Milton
Moose Jaw, Sask
Moose Jaw
Milky Way 4-H Leaders Chosen at Opringe Meeting
Mrs Len Buck hosted the January meeting of the Women’s club where 4-H homemaking project leaders were chosen for The Milky Way. Elected were Mrs E Fisher and Mrs E Archibald. Members read stories, discussed New Year topics, and sang God Save the Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len.Buck
Wilfred Awry
E. Fisher
E. Archibald
D. G. Robertson
Doris Fines
Ken Stubbington
Norman McKenzie
God Save the Queen
DeVries
Robertson
R. Howard
Klooster
Sy DeVries
Fred Johnston
Martha Jackson
Alf Winter
Oustic
S. Snyder
Pennsylvania
Joyce Robertson
Kitchener Public School
Birthday Wishes and Church Concert In Rockwood
Mrs. R. Nickell celebrates 95th birthday while Mrs. M. O'Brien nears 101st birthday on January 22. In Rockwood Knox Church and United Church hosts a junior choir sacred concert featuring The Royalettes from Guelph and Mr. Bauer with Mrs. Gordon Harris at organ. Holy Communion held at St John’s Church. Wm. Hurren relocated to Hamilton after working for CLONER.
Birthday Gatherings Mark Everton Social Weekend
Sunday visitors gathered for Mr Witerwijk's birthday with families including the Gehuts Toebes and Hortops at Everton. Several Guelph and Rockwood residents stopped by over the weekend, with New Year visits by Ware and Hamilton circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Viterwijk
M. Geehuts
Ch Gehuts
Rene
Chris
S Toebes
Emy
Henry
Acton
Witerwaigk
Harry Hortop
Elizabeth
Nancy
Clarence Hortop
Rockwood
Omar Parker
Ralph‘ Comfort
Guelph
Evelyn Dolmer
Harvey Dolmer
Albert Alton
Ian
John Alton
Janette Hindley
Roy Hindley
Albert Ware
Ernie Edwards
Betty Hamilton
Ted
Mampney and Lewy
Bob Hamilton
Lois
Harry Ware
Barbara
George
Jimmy
Tom
Bert Ware
R. H. Elliot
Joan Hamilton
Local School Pupils Enjoy Skating Party at Blue Valley
Limehouse area notes show Earl Scotts hosting a skating party for local pupils at Blue Valley ranch on Friday evening with hot dogs and drinks. Christmas and New Year greetings appear as families, including Mrs Kennedy and son from Huttonville and Mrs Warrington of Cobourg, visit relatives. Joseph Switzer returns to his daughter’s home after hospital treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Scott
Blue Valley Ranch
Kennedy
Huttonville
Archie McDonald
Warrington
Cobourg
A Norton
Joseph Switzer
Guetpi Genera
Yeo
Mornings, Weather, and Farm Life Reflections
A writer recalls a sunny Saturday wash day then bitter northeast wind. They note freezing in the sunroom, discuss power outages from freezing rain, and warn against overreliance on electricity in old houses. They mention hospital updates for David and Honey and critique Professor Campbell on farming trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maritime
Ontario
Hydro Power
Dee
Art
David
Honey
Iscnrtihe
Daughter
Blue Cross
D. R. Campbell
COAC
Campbell
Jim
Sam
St. Lawrence Seaway
Department of Highways
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Ballentine's Imperial Station
Halton’s
Gwen Clarke
Ethel Chapman
Dills Printing & Publishing Company Limited
Acton and Milton, Ont
Haver
Berry
Feorcorty
Qwaéer Sanders
J. B
Main St. S
Frank
Eisen's
Wenee Ee Clothing
Carroll
Georgetown Arena
Mayfair
Will Somerville
Haileybury
WMS
O. E. Manning
Halton and Peel Trust and Savings CO
Oakville
Acton Baptist Group
Acton Baptist Church
Acton Woodcrafts
Ospringe
R. Nickell
Everton
Limehouse
Acton Free Press
Gwendoline P. Clarke
Lakeview Subdivision
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