Acton Free Press Poultry Club elects leaders and plans show
John D Timbers of Milton becomes branch lead of the UCO as Bill Donaldson is named first vice president Don Brethel second vice president and Ed Woynarski past year noted as progressive. The Halton Centennial Summer Lawn Show is planned for May 27 at Acton fairgrounds with expanded prizes and classes for poultry and pigeons. The next meeting is the first Wednesday in February at 8 p.m. in UCO rooms with a social hour and lunch to close the year end.
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U.C.O
Bill Donaldson
Don Brethel
Ed Woynarski
Rebecca Lodge
Willie John Timbers
Aeta Speck
Fred Archibald
Ontario Policy Association
John ‘D. Timbers
Halton
Acton Fairgrounds
Circles’ director guest speaker at Baptist Mission Circle meeting
Circles director Mrs W Clutton from Stratford was guest speaker for the Guelph Association Mission Circles. She recalled Ottawa’s 1878 Circle origins and urged continued prayer and service. President Jessie Coles opened with a New Year thought and prayer. Treasurer reported $422 sent toward a $500 goal.
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Baptist Mission Circle
Mosday Ng
Jessie Coles
Eileen Lott
Eastwood Centre
Hamilton
Marion Rudd
India
Mission Circle
Flannelette
White Cross
Alice Pilkington
Marjorie Landsborough
W. Clutton
Stratford
Guelph Association
Clutton
Ottawa
Friendship Fire Celebrates Cub and Scout Centennial
The Rockwood community gathered Wednesday evening for a Centennial Friendship Fire as Christmas trees near Rockwood Town Hall burned high. A large crowd of children and adults watched the flames and sparks in frosty air while Cub and Scout mothers served hot dogs coffee and hot chocolate from the Town Hall kit. The event aimed to send the light and warmth across the world by Canadians every year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Centennial museum addition announced for Halton County
Ontario to fund a $31 857 project adding an exhibit to Halton County Museum Kelso Conservation Area. Antique vehicles and implements will be stored in the new wing as part of Canada's centennial celebrations. Joint funding totals near 9 776 914 dollars from federal and provincial governments to date.
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Halton County
Ontariartment of Tourism and Information
Kelso
Ontario
Canada
Ebenezer United Church Women Hold January Luncheon
The Ebenezer United Church Women met for a pot luck luncheon with 21 members present. Officers named include first vice-president Moffat and second vice-president Mrs Donald, secretary-treasurer Mrs Ronald McLean, pianist Mrs William Early, and program chair Mrs Don Joss. Choir and Sunday School also met. pastor Moffat reopened Stewards. organist Sandra Blyth is leaving to marry. no replacement yet.
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Ebenezer United Church
Leeman
Moffat
Donald Mn
Wynne Dunn
Ronald McLegn
John Kit
William Early
Spress
Ron McLean
Don’ Joss
Sheldon Trousdale
Don Joss
Good Cheer
Earl Ward
Arthur Diamond
John Kitching
Murray Hayward
Albert Blum
Doug McLean
Sandra ‘Blyth
Horace Blyth
Sir John A Macdonald tour stops at Milton and Acton
Citizens recall the former prime minister Sir John A Macdonald visiting Milton and possibly Acton during a provincial tour by train. School children are working on centennial projects.
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Sir John A. Macdonald
Milton
Acton
Silverwood WI Builds Centennial Bus Shelter
The Silverwood Women’s Institute plans a centennial project a yellow bus shelter for local school children at No 7 Highway and 22. Built by the Stewarttown school opportunity class under Mr Jackson, it aims to keep children from standing in cold rain, with more shelters to come as funds permit.
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Silverwood W.I
Stewarttown
Jackson
Achievement Day For 4 H Girls In Milton
Ballinafad Blue Bonnet 4 H girls held an achievement day in Milton on Saturday January 14 featuring accessory modeling a quiz and a demonstration titled Accessories for Various Occasions Each participant received a 4 H spoon and a certificate after two clubs Parents visited with neighbors as well as local residents and families. Sympathy goes to Miss Luena Campbell on the loss of her mother Mrs George Campbell formerly of Ballinafad Interment followed services at McClure s Funeral Parlors Fairview Cemetery Acton Dr and Mrs Clifford Reid have sold their farm Master Ricky McEnery spent the weekend with great grandparents Robert and Mrs McEnery
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Ballinafad
Milton
Harvey ‘Hiltz
Richard Shortill Sr
Luena
Campbell
George Campbell
Georgetown
McClure
Fairview Cemetery
Acton
Clifford Reid
Ricky McEnery
Robert McEnery
Winter activities of the Silver Bells start in Eden Mills
The Silver Bells began their winter program with a Monday gathering at Mrs H Gilbertson's home, featuring card games and tea. The next meeting is planned at Mrs Will Gilbertson's. The Eden Mills community extends sympathy to Rev Joseph Taylor and family after the accidental loss of a son-in-law and grandson. Rev Taylor is a former minister at Eden Mills Presbyterian Church and Rockwood.
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Silver Bells
H. Gilbertson
Will Gilbertson
Eden Mills
Joseph Taylor
Eden Mills Presbyterian Church
Rockwood
Church annual meeting and local social events noted
The Church annual meeting held Tuesday January 10 reported a solid financial breakdown and elected Frank Freeman and Wm Buchanan as elders for three years. Incumbent elders include Smith R Griffin and Charles Thompson. The report lists stewards and auditors, followed by a social hour with tea and lunch. Nearby residents attended family visits and social gatherings at multiple homes across Georgetown Limehouse Acton Kitchener and Port Credit.
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Churchill Church
Freeman
Buchanan
Smith R. Griffin
Chas. Thompson
A. Kerr
Leslie Swackhamer
Aquamarine Gem Unearthed Near Marombia Brazil Record Size
A massive aquamarine, found near Marambia Brazil, ranks as the largest on record. Weighing 520,000 carats (about 229 pounds), it yielded 200,000 carats of gem quality stones.
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Marambia
Brazil
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Bus Shelter For Children Centennial Project
G. Henderson
Elmer Archdeacon
Brampton
Henderson
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Toronto
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Liverwood Women's ‘ Institute
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Miss Moore
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Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
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Telephone Association of Canada
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Health& Beauty Aid
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Florida
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Sonny More
Ta Wai
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Ron Douglas
W. Swackhamer
A. Damm
J. H. Wardlow
A. Miron
Malton
W. J. McDonald
Wyne Roszell
K. MacDonald
Helen MacDonald
Jessie _ Wilcox
Fred Brooks
Florence Anthony
Limehouse
Elmer Roszell
John and
Lori
Frank Anthony
Shakespeare
MacDonald
J. Rotz
K. Rotz
Kitchener
Berkley ‘Tavern
C. Kerr
Jr. Farmer's
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R. £. Goodwin
Port Credit
Griffin Homestead
Pollock and
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Acton Hydro Electric Commission
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