Winter in a country home and hearty improvised meals
A first winter on a country 25 acre property near Oakville unfolds with hydro outages, a new Christmas tree, and improvised meals. The narrative recalls dogs, a stalled house, snowdrifts, a plow rescue, and two home cooking recipes for pork chops and beef with spaghetti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro
Oakville
Luke
Pedro
Tien
Gord
Sackatchewan
Petro
Tiger
Identifications for Wedding Photos from the Free Press
The Free Press provides identifications for two wedding photos. Subjects include Thomas McCallum of Saskatoon editor of the Star Phoenix and Edith Nicklin daughter of A E Nicklin with Daisy Nicklin as matron of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McCallum
Saskatoon
The
Star Phoenix
Edith Nicklin
A.E. Nicklin
J.P
Nicklin
Storey Gloves
Daisy Nicklin
Charles Selwood
Calgary
Peisaria
Antliffe
Methodist Church
Minerva Stony
W. Storey
Fire Hall
Nicklin ‘Amily
Acton
Elora
Moores
Mathews
Lasbys
Ivan
Benita
Daisy
Toronto
Daughters of Knox Install New Officers
The Daughters of Knox met in the Miss Ellen Anderson room on Monday January 6. Mrs. Tom Watson was installed as president with Bern Van Fleet as vice president and other posts filled by named members. Plans discussed for the World Day of Prayer on March 9 and new year projects. The devotion featured hymns and Genesis chapter 43 scripture readings, closing with a prayer and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Knox
Ellen Anderson
William Spielvogel
Jess
Harold Swallow
E. A. Hansen
A. H. McKenzie
Tom Watson
Bern van Fleet
Brian Moore
Herb Price
Harry Otterbein
William Nelles
Mac Sprowl
Robert Paul
George Glennister
Card Cononer
Jack Pink
Gordon McCann
William Toth
Silence and tribute mark Knox ChurchJanuary meeting
In the Mary Ellen Anderson Room Knox Church Afternoon Auxiliary WAMLS met January 9 Miss Isabel Anderson presided with Mrs O Moran assisted by Mrs F Cole Mrs A J Buchanan and Mrs C Hansen in charge of the program A two minute silence honored the memory of Mrs Fred Annie Anderson late president Worship was led by Mrs Cole and Mrs Hansen Mission study by Mrs Moran and Mrs Buchanan A letter from Miss Mary Whale Director Overseas Missions was read Refreshments were served and fellowship enjoyed In Milton police issued 48 tickets to owners impeding snow removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Anderson
Knox
WAMLS
Isabel Anderson
O. Moran
F. Cole
A. J. Buchanan
C. Hansen
Fred
Annie) Anderson
Cole
Hansen
Moran
Buchanan
Mary Whale
Overseas Missions
Golds Open Variety Store in Thornton
Mr and Mrs George Gold moved to Thornton and now operate a variety store there Miss Monica Fitzpatrick of Norman Wells N W T is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs A R Long and family until month end Mrs R M MacDonald Willow St celebrated her 89th birthday at a friendly gathering Monday afternoon nearly 30 friends attended to extend congratulations to the octogenarian
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gold
Thornton
Monica Fitzpatrick
Norman Wells
North-West Territories
A. R. Long
Anglican Women Swap Recipes At Inaugural Pot Luck
Rev. Dawson leads 28 Anglican Church Women at the parish hall for a candlelight pot luck on January 8. Members exchanged recipes, avoided dishes for a time, and discussed business led by President Penny Bristow. Gifts honored past-president Grace Nelles. missed member Vi Gold departed. Card games followed with top scores to Eileen Taylor and Lois Turkesz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Anglican Church
Penny Bristow
A.C.W
Grace Nelles
Vi Gold
Eileen Taylor
Lois Turkesz
Loma Clarke
Olga Gordon
Icy roads blamed for several accidents this week
St Cetera reports icy roads and high snowbanks blamed for multiple accidents this week. Practices have begun for the Robert Little school operetta titled an antidote for winter with a gay Mexican theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Sunday Service Visits at Churchill Church Church Event
Sunday service at Churchill Community Church observed the Sacrament amid recent storms. snow removal crews cleared four roads leading to the church for worship. Visitors and hosts included Mr and Mrs Dave Williamson and Mrs Burns. Mr and Mrs Jim Bennett of Alberton. Mr and Mrs Fosbury of Moorefield. Mr and Mrs Archie Kerr. Mr and Mrs Norman Turner and family with Mr and Mrs H G Turner visiting Brampton. Mr and Mrs John Near with Mrs Mabel Hattle in Shelburne. and Kenneth Yundt and family at St Mark's Lutheran Port Credit for Kenneth Philip Joseph Yundt's baptism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill Community Church
Dave Williamson
Burns
Jim Bennett
Alberton
Fosbury
Moorefield
Archie Kerr
Norman Turner
David
Juliana
H. G. Turner
J.J. Julian
Brampton
John Near
Mabel Hattle
Shelburne
Kenneth Yundt
Kenneth Philip Joseph Yundt
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Port Credit
Acton Women’s Institute Maps Town Improvements and Events
At Acton Library last week the Acton Women’s Institute discussed dog catching public washrooms and sidewalk sanding as town improvement ideas. Miss Dorothy Simmons spoke on historical events, Miss Nora Kenney won a Snow contest, and an auction raised funds while Mrs M McAuley and helpers served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women's Institute
Acton Library
Marjorie Hall
Igte
Eee Anderton
Agnew
E. Lambert
Nora Kenney
Little
Nominating committee reports officer slate at Lakeside chapter
The Lakeside chapter of the 1.O.D.E. held a meeting last Tuesday where the nominating committee announced a full slate of officers. A book The Canadian Family Tree will be bought for members, 20 hampers were delivered at Christmas, and supplies including quilts, vests, dresses, and woolen dolls are requested for knitting. Used pocket books are sought for servicemen in Germany, and the next meeting will host an international pot luck supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
1.O.D.E
EB. Marks
Rotary Club
Germany
Women Institute Representatives Attend Guelph Meeting
Mrs. Jesse McEnery and Miss Etva Pearen met with Women's Institutes delegates from Halton Wellington South and Wellington Centre in Guelph. Mrs. R. C. Moffatt, Provincial Director for Subdivision 12, reported on the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario fall meeting in Toronto. Mrs. J. H. Lambert, Wellington South district president, briefed on the A C W W convention held in East Lansing Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse McEnery
Etva Pearen
Guelph
Women's Institutes of
Halton
Wellington South
Wellington Centre
R. C. Moffatt
Changes in Education Described at Duke of Devonshire Chapter Meeting
The Duke of Devonshire LO.D.E. group met January 7 at Mrs. Eliott’s home to hear HQ letters, elect a nominating committee including Mrs. Jolmes, Mrs. Force and Mrs. Lidken, and hear Mr. McKenzie discuss 30 years of education changes. He explained grade system elimination and its effects on students and teachers, followed by a discussion on local school impact. Mrs. Mowat then showed slides from her Europe trip.
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Duke of Devonshire
Lo.d.e
R. H. Eliott
Bower Avy
Lidken
Jolmes
Force
Lidken Wall
Reed
McKenzie
Mowat
Greece
Europe
Legion Ladies Auxiliary installs officers in Acton
At the January 1969 meeting Comrade Lois Gordon was elected president with Dan Ford as Sgt. at Arms and Helen Vateman as 1st Vice president. Ruth Courtenay 2nd VP Fern Shultis secretary Linda Dalton treasurer 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 card game February 1. Phone Cmd. Helen Yateman for information and England flight details. $1500 donated to library fund. many thank you cards from widows and sick veterans. Lunch concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Thunday
Lois Gordon
Dan Ford
Helen Vateman
Ruth Courtenay
Fern Shultis
Linda Dalton
Kay James
Teresa Matheson
Janet Rogers
Shirley Turkesz
Helen Fowler
Joyce Buchanan
Joan McKnight
Cacre
Cmd
Helen Yateman
England
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Hamburg
Stroganoft
York
Wendy Thomson
St. Alban’s Church
Harold
Charles Matthews
Jesus
Milton
St Cetera
Churchill
F. McArthur
Acton Electric Company
Main St. N.acton
Legion
AVIS
Dills Stationery
Daily Journals
Pocket Diaries
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