Winter hardships and a country dream we built far from Oakville
The narrator recalls moving nine years ago to 25 acres in the country with dogs and a small crew. Through a harsh winter with no hydro, a storm, and a long road plow, they endured cold and isolation while gradually improving the rough, unfinished house. They share patchwork meals, stove cooking, and two recipes, plus memories of war era life and family routines during extended outages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro
Oakville
Luke
Pedro
Gord
Saskatchewan
Hammer
Adn
Petro
Tiger
Lrve
Identifications for Wedding Photos in Free Press
The Free Press reveals identifications for two wedding photos. Principal couple is Thomas McCallum of Saskatoon and Edith Nicklin, daughter of A. E. Nicklin. Guests in garden scene include Daisy Nicklin and Rev Dr Antliffe, with families and local connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McCallum
Saskatoon
The
Star Phoenix
Edith Nicklin
A. E. Nicklin
J.P
Daisy Nicklin
Char Selwood
Calgary
Daughters of Knox Install New Officers
The Daughters of Knox met in the Miss Ellen Anderton room on Monday January 6. Mrs. Tom Watson was installed as president with a full slate of officers including Bern Van Fleet as vice president and Brian Moore as recording secretary. Plans were made for World Day of Prayer services and future projects for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Knox
Ellen Anderton
Wiliam Spielvogel
Jess
Harold Swallow
E. A. Hansen
A. H. McKenzie
Tom Watson
Bern van Fleet
Brian Moore
Heth Price
Harry Otterbein
William Nelles
Mac Sprowl
Robert Paul
George Glennister
Card Cononer
Jack Pink
Gordon McCann
William Toth
William Spielvogel
Silence Marked Death of Mrs. Anderson At Knox Church
In Knox Church Mary Ellen Anderson Room Afternoon Auxiliary WMS met January 9 with Miss Isabel Anderson presiding. A two minute silence honored Mrs. Fred Anderson. Mission study led by Mrs. Moran and Mrs. Buchanan. Miss Whale’s overseas mission letter read. Refreshments followed. In Milton police issued 48 snow removal tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Anderson
Knox Church
WMS
Isabel Anderson
O. Moran
F. Cole
A. J. Buchanan
C. Hansen
Fred
Annie) Anderson
Cole
Hansen
Moran
Buchanan
Mary Whale
Overseas Missions
Local couple open variety store in Thornton
Mr and Mrs George Gold have moved to Thornton where they now operate a variety store. Miss Monica Fitzpatrick of Norman Wells is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs A R Long. Mrs R M MacDonald of Willow Street celebrated her 89th birthday with nearly 30 guests Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gold
Thornton
Monica Fitzpatrick
Norman Wells
North-West Territories
A. R. Long
Anglican Women swap recipes at pot luck inaugural meeting
Rev. Dawson leads 28 Anglican Church Women at the parish hall for a candlelit pot luck on January 8. Members swap recipes, avoid washing dishes briefly, elect Penny Bristow as president, plan drives for clothing and items, and celebrate past president Grace Nelles. Card games end the evening with top scores for Eileen Taylor and Lois Turkesz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Anglican Church
Penny Bristow
A.C.W
Grace Nelles
Vi Gold
St Cetera Sees ICY ROADS and Snowbanks Cause Accidents
St Cetera reports several accidents blamed on icy roads and high snowbanks this week. Practices have begun for the Robert Little school operetta, described as a winter antidote with a gay Mexican theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Sunday Church Service At Churchill Church In Spite Of Storms
Sunday service at Churchill Community Church observed the Sacrament amid recent storms. Four snow-cleared roads enabled visitors including Dave Williamson Burns Bennett Fosbury Turner and Kerr families to attend. Kenneth Yundt's son Kenneth Philip Joseph Yundt was baptized at St Mark's Lutheran Port Credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill Community Church
Dave Williamson
Burns
Jim Bennett
Alberton
Fosbury
Moorefield
Archie Kerr
Norman Turner
David
Juliana
Acton Women’s Institute Discusses Town Improvements
At Acton Public Library the Acton Women’s Institute held its weekly meeting. Members suggested dog catching washroom sidewalk sanding and other town improvements while reports covered Christmas gifts Canadian Industries paper on What is Canada and parish events. A memorial prayer a charity luncheon and an auction ended a successful gathering led by Miss Dorothy Simmons and Miss Kenney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women's Institute
Acton Library
Marjorie Hall
Fee Anderton
Graham Os
Nominating Officers Reported at Lakeside 1.O.D.E. Meeting
The Lakeside chapter of the 1.O.D.E. held its meeting last Tuesday to report officers elected. A copy of The Canadian Family Tree will be bought for members study. Mrs. EB Marke noted 20 hampers delivered at Christmas, cost shared with Rotary. Project needs include quilts vests dresses and woolen dolls. Knitting wool is to be purchased. Used pocket books are sought for service men in Germany. Next meeting will feature an international pot luck supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
1.O.D.E
EB. Marke
Rotary Club
Meres Woal
Ats
Meeting reports from Ontario Women's institutes
Representatives Mrs Jesse McEnery and Miss Elva Pearen attended a Guelph meeting with Halton Wellington South and Wellington Centre W I reps. A full report of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario fall and Toronto meeting. Mrs J H Lambert Wellington South district president spoke at the A C W W convention in East Lansing Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse McEnery
Elva Pearen
Guelph
Women's Institutes of
Halton
Wellington South
Wellington Centre
R. C. Moffatt
Changes in education described to chapter
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LO.D.E. met January 7 at Mrs. R. H. Eliott’s home. Mrs. Lidken led a brief business session with letters from headquarters read and a nominating committee named. Mr. McKenzie spoke on 30 years of education changes, noting the grade elimination and its impact on students and teachers, followed by a discussion on local school effects. Mrs. Mowat presented slides of trips to Greece and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Lo.d.e
R. H. Eliott
Bower Avy
Lidken
Flolmes
Force
Lidken Wall
Reed
McKenzie
Mowat
Greece
Europe
Legion Ladies Install Officers and Halted Donations
Acton Legion Ladies Auxiliary installed officers for 1969 at the January meeting. Lois Gordon elected president. Dan Ford Sgt. at Arms. Helen Vateman 1st Vice president. Ruth Courtenay and Fern Shult as vice presidents. Kay James past president. Teresa Matheson recording secretary. Janet Rogers property convener. Shirley Turkesz bingo. Helen Fowler sick. Joyce Buchanan standard bearer. Joan McKnight membership convener. darts January 25 and a darts event February 1. contact Cmd. Helen Wateman for sports details. S150 donated to the library fund. thanks received from widows and sick veterans. a luncheon concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Lois Gordon
Dan Ford
Helen Vateman
Ruth Courtenay
Fern Shult
Linda Dalton
Kay James
Teresa Matheson
Janet Rogers
Shirley Turkesz
Helen Fowler
Joyce Buchanan
Joan McKnight
Cacre
Cmd
Helen Wateman
England
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Boca
Spaghett
Hamburg
Stroganoft
Wendy Thomson
Pres Mart
Pier LI Penne
St. Alban’s Church
Ainshing
Ven
Harold
Charles Matthews
Toronto
Jesus
Milton
Eileen Taylor
Lois Turkesz
Loma Clarke
Olga Gordon
St Cetera
Churchill
F. McArthur
Acton Electric Company
Main St. N.acton
Agnew
O.D.E
Legion
AVIS
Acton
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