Local Community Notes Mix Events and School News
The August item recounts gatherings in Welland and Caledon with post office staff, a Saturday event at a rural mall, and a church gathering. It mentions Mr and Mrs Norm Small, Mrs Gertrude Ny’s birthday, and a Plastic Employees Association event. Also noted: college club sailing to Ontario championships, and student teachers from Lakeshore College visiting at Acton, plus nursing assistants graduating in Toronto with Mrs Hart valedictorian and family in attendance.
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Ena
Thanmpiar
Welland
Catei
Cal MelIntyre
Mire
JH. H. Mainprize
Miss Robenses
Gueipi
Norman Small
Jimmy Ben ‘Niagara
Mra. BR
Woodalde
Clarence Denny
Lakeshore Teachers College
Nancy Eliiet
Toronto
Lealay Anne-Daby
Acton
Elliott
Vale
Daby
Churchill
Pioneer families and community notices from Eramosa
Obituary and notices recount the McPhedran and Bath families of Eramosa Rockwood and nearby towns. Details cover marriages births and survivals including four children for Mrs McPhedran and W J Bath’s passing with funeral arrangements. Local church activities Emmanuel Bible Church services and Presbyterian Men meeting are summarized with dates and participants.
New Executive Community Club Forms Plans for Busy Months
Melvin Tolton hosted the new executive of the Community Club to map activities for the coming months. Edna Clark remains in hospital care at Guelph General. Cardettes weekly meet at K Stevenson's. winners named. Wilf Wilson hosts visitors Kenneth Spinks Thistletown. Gordon Blacklock and spouse mark 25th anniversary. Eden Mills Ladies Aid hosts a surprise gift at church. J D Lowrie and family host holiday guests from Strathroy Puslinch and Flori a names appear in report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Tolton
Edna Clark
Guelph General Hospital
K. Stevenson
Berr. Wright
Aleta Martin
Joan Lowrie
Wilf Wilson
Kenneth Spinks
Thistletown
Gordon Blacklock
Eden Mills Ladies’ Aid
Ther
Floria
New Democrats Name Secretary At Acton Meeting
The Acton New Democratic Club gathered at Mr and Mrs John Barr home with no past business. New membership cards were issued for a $1 yearly fee and Mrs Barr was appointed secretary. The social convener post remained open while President Bob Drinkwalter led a future programs discussion.
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Acton New Democratic Club
John Barr
Clu
Barr
Bob Drinkwalter
Lions Club conducts oath for new members at January dinner
At the Station dinner meeting Lion Russ Vickers administered the oath to six new Lions including David Hunter and Hartley Deforest. The ceremony, organized by Karen Murray Harrison, featured readings on the code of ethics and Lions motto. Lion Ray Archie urged rededication month and emphasized presenting a strong Lions image.
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Russ Vickers
Tone
Felicia ‘Ux
Breeves
Lions
Lion
Ray Archie
Russ Vickera
Mrs Donald Matthews Heads Lady Directors at Actan Fair
The Actan Fair ladies board met at Mrs Ralph Denny's home for their regular meeting. President Mrs Wilfred Waldie renewed the year’s work and thanked the group for the 1962 fair’s success. New officers were elected. Mrs Donald C Matthews became president, with Mrs N McCullough and others in key roles. Plans included a penny sale and a cappuccino event, plus preparing for a Ban nockburn School fundraiser.
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Actan Fair
Ralph Denny
Wilfred Waldie
Any
Re Ireas Sport
G. R. Somerville
Fronald C. Matthews
N. Mc. Cullough
RR. Konnersrs
C. Dennis
Mex
D. Matthews
Bannockburn
William Thompson
W. Waldie
Walter Linham
Road Superintendent For Esquesing Two
E C Bud Snow is named road superintendent of Esquesing Township succeeding the late Harold Townsend who died in 1962. A veteran of the construction yield he lives at R R 1 Georgetown with his wife and six children after earlier work in the western provinces industrial sands and gravel and with Mansell Ellis Construction Company where he served as foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C
Bud) Snow
Esquesing
Harold Townsend
Mr. Snow
R.R. 1
Georgetown
Ballinafad
Mansellellis Construction Company
Foregguil
Harold E Dunnill Buried at Fairview
Harold Elgin Dunnill of Orillia died Saturday January 12 after a bus strike. An industrial blacksmith, he lived in Orillia the past 12 years. Funeral held Wednesday at Rumiey Shoemaker with Rev Dr Moore officiating. Interment in Fairview cemetery. Survived by wife Nora Smith and children Bert Larry Kelly Karl Pat Judy Linda, 3 grandchildren, and brother Garnet Dunnill. Daughter Janes Morrison predeceased him.
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Harold Elgin Dunnil
Orillia
Rumiey- Shoemaker
FL Moorerdon
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Guelph
Faireview
Bert, Kelly
Karl
Sandy Dunnill
Marcel Mortison
LeRoy Lynds
Mr. Dunnill
St. Vincent Township
Grey County
Harold
Janet Dun “Ai
Nora Smith
Acton
Bert
Larry
Kelly
Pat
Judy
LeRoy ‘Lynds
Linda
Garnet Dunnill
Thornbury
Janes “Morrison
W I Meeting Hosts and Local Notices
The W I met at Mrs. Gisby’s home last Thursday evening. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. McGowan and family on the passing of Mr. Joe McGowan at Barrie. Annie Stewart of Toronto visited her sister Mrs. Cohran over the holidays. Bill Sanford returned home from university in Sudbury for a few days. Mr and Mrs Benton and Mr Neil Benton spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Gordon Quinto r in Meaford.
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Gisby
W.I
McGowan
Joe cGowan
Barrie
Annie Stewart
Toronto
Cohran
Neil- Benton
Gordon Quintor
Meaford
Acton Minors News Hints at New Sports Association
The article reports on Acton minor sports, noting penalties in the Junior A league, upcoming town games, and a push to form a local minor sports association next season. It mentions Herb Dodds, Acton executives, and Pete Vale as a new voice for county affairs while hinting at plans to finish the Tri-County playdowns by February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brendan
Irwin
Beneditt
Herb Dodds
Fergus
Tri-County
Acton
Pee Wees
Milton
Mrs Dampier Celebrates 84th Birthday in Everton
Congratulations to Mrs Dampier who marked her 84th birthday on Monday January 4 with family visits from Roy Hindley and sister Mrs Dampier at the home of Mr and Mrs Jesse McEnery. Fireman Robert McPhedran assisted at a Kitchnener blaze Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dampier
Roy Hindley
Mrs. Dampier
Jesse McEnery
Harvey Jestin
T. D. McCutcheon
Robert McCutcheon
Dianne
Kitchener
Robert
Kitschener
Acton
Dunum McPhedran
McPhedran
C. Cameron
Guelph
TedJestin
Brownlow
Georgetown
Ospiinge Ladies Aid Plans Better Year Meeting
The Ospiinge Ladies Aid met at Mrs. B Bruce's home to plan a better year. Meg led the study on One Family in B dla Gislena and the group discussed World Day of Ver Verton Disciple and Crowds catering. A nominating committee was formed.
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B.bruce
Meg
Dla Gislena
Inburgh
Mia, Aitken
W. Bruce
Mra. Fuller
Cause of Twin Lakes Resort Fire Under Investigation
Fire at Twin Lakes Resort in Speyaide destroyed the large bar and many assets. Milton Fire Department is still probing the blaze that killed horses and a dog, with losses estimated near 30 000 dollars including hay, BMW items, and picnic tables. Authorities note the night’s damage possibly valued at around 25 000 dollars previously.
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Twin Lakes Resort
Speyaide
Shes
A. E. Clement
Milton Fire Department
Hex Still
Clement
Apav
District Post: Halton Delegates Elected at Robarts Address
Several delegates from the Ital- Progress title Association attended to hear Premier John F. Robarts address 300 members of the West Central District Association. Halton president Gordon Beatty of Acton was named a vice president of the district group. Additional delegates from Halton included Roy Kirkness Acton Claude Twl e and Mrs Ray Campbellville and Les Clark and Lie timer of Georgetown. Further attendees were William Hourigan George Kerr B C McClelland and Andy Frame of Hamilton and Tom Sale Bill Ford Max Cooper vid Ww. 8S. Thomson of Oakville. From Thursday to Saturday of...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gord Beatty
Ital- Progress Title Association
Vineford
John F. Robarts
West Central District
Halton
Gordon Beatty
Aoton
Roy Kirkness
Acton
Claude” ‘Twle
Ray Autre
Campbellville
Les Clark
Lietimer
Georgetown
William Hourigan
George Kerr
B.C. McClelland
Andy Frame
Hur Iington
Tom Sale
Bill Ford
Max Cooper
Thamson
Oakville
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Prigads
En Amen
Eee Legion Audittorium
Plastics, Employees
Association
College
Atern Ontario
Galt
Whett
Robert Hart
Anne Gertha Pearen
Henry Pearen
Lydia Loree
Dunean McPhedran
Brookville
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Eramosa
Rockwood
Mra. McPhedran
Alex and
Duncan
Aeant
Orangeville
Harry
Glen Ridge
N. J
Finn
Ohne
Newmarket
Asrs
George
Edward
Chatles
Mix
Tohiow
Rumley-Shoemaker
R. Connor
Bonepe
Rdon Harris
Dixie
Dundas Highway
C. Petty
Quaiph
Jim McLean
Douglas Chandler
Cross
Market
Biante
Dow Er Pearers
Aitken
A. Norpish
Hunter BE. Maude
Bath
W. J. Bath
Winia St
H. Glassey
Thornhill
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Dinger
Tuckahoe
R. Bath
Winnipeg
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Johnson Cemetery
Pirot
Emmanuel Bibl Church
Wilbert J. Guild and Son Torrance
Main St
Anaghry
Ray Wiseman
Emmanuel Bible Church
Churches of Canada
Sun School
Presbyterian Church
Clarence, Cole
Robert Elliot
John Pearce
Richard Harris
George Aitken
New Executive Community Club
J. D. Lowrie
Frank Lemman
Strathroy
S. Martin
Puslinch
Mansel Lowrie
Eden Mills
New Democrats
Highway 7
South’ Side
U.F.C. Wire
Jen
Pie Clubk
Melvin Jonge
al Lautier
Art Gordon
Lion Alec John
Barry_Inscoe
Peareerne EY Centre
Maurice Richard
Darice
Lion Murray Harrison
Tall Twister
Inscoe
Donald Matthews
Obrivary
Harold E. Dunnill
Fairview
Limehouse
Art Cooper
Everton
Queensway Motors Sales
Queen
Aden
E Earl Stewart
Dodge and
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Cork
Tayler
Chile
Wea
Ives
Timmings ‘Publum Sales
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Eset
Aston
Mit
Acton’ Free Press
Cooper
Oktawa
Jon Preemie
Burlington
Bill Ti
Hatton
Pital
Ares
Pollock
Water
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Eden Wall
Longfield Rd
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Alex Hislop
Eden Walk
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