Glen Williams Crowd Enjoys Week Without Hockey
Residents in Glen Williams gather along the Credit River this week while no hockey takes place. John Hepburn Jr plans to move into a new brick residence this spring. Mr and Mrs Bennett will soon visit the map store. an echo meeting of the United Church Young Peoples Society was held in the parsonage with Dorothy Wagstaffe presiding.
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Credit River
John Hepburn, Jr
Glen Williams
Ecco
United Church Young Peoples’ Society
Dorothy Wagstaffe
Community Notes and Local Happenings in Nassagaweya
Mr and Mrs Lawrence King hosted a progressive euchre party with a post event lunch. Prizes went to Mrs Wm McLeod for ladies and Mr Austin Dredge for men. Miss Perle McMillan visits Toronto friends. Matthew Job bought land opposite his homestead from the late James Sayers estate. Job now owns lands on all four sides of the corner. School literary officers for 1980 named Freddie Beaves as President Isabelle McLeod as Vice President Pearl Kennedy as Secretary Howard Frank as Treasurer and pianists Isabelle McLeod and Kenneth Bullard. Harald Bell moved his wood shed to serve as a garage enhancing the house appearance. J J Henderson extends sympathy to Mrs Henderson on the West loss of sister Mrs Haggerty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence King
Wm. McLeod
Austin Dredge
Perle McMillan
Toronto
Matthew Job
James Sayers
Job
Freddie Beaves
Isabelle McLeod
Pearl Kennedy
Howard Frank
Kenneth Bullard
Harald Bell
J. J. Henderson
Gad
Haggerty
Hillsburg Notes on Community Visits and Local Sights
Mrs Jas McCann returns home after visiting friends in Guelph. William Cheyne and Eleanor visited Chas Booths in Caledon. Fred Hall of Erin lost a valuable horse last week. George Cheyne visited his daughter in Rockwood then returned home. Two fawns were seen in Mr Wm Bessey’s orchard and several in nearby fields. Roads open to traffic but slippery in places. Cecil Foster of Alton returned home. Douglas Gregson and Garfield Tarazwell completed a ten day course at OAL in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas, McCann
Guelph
William Cheyne
Bill Cheyne
Eleanor
Chas. Booth
Caledon
Fred Hall
Erin
George Cheyne
Fraser Plummer
Rockwood
Wm. Bessey
Nother
Cecil_.Foster
Alton
Messrs
Douglas Gregson
Garfield ‘Tarazwell
Week of Prayer Services Held Across Rockwood Churches
Rockwood communities attended Week of Prayer services at Presbyterian and United Churches last week. Rev S Johnston led talks on Prayer and Cooperation with God with aid from Rev E A Brooks of Acton. Annual meetings followed for the Presbyterian, United, and St John’s churches. condolences announced for Baxter Nelson after his wife’s death in Toronto. local residents Fred Day and Miss Milla Hamilton visited from Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
United Churches
S_Johnston
E. A. Brooks
Acton
God
S. Johnston
Cai
United Church
St. John's’ Church
Fred. Hamilton
Baxter Nelson
Elson
Toronto
John+ son's
Eramosa
Fred Day
Hamilton
Milla Hamilton
Wiss
Oakville Council Opens 1939 Session With Hopeful Tone
Oakville town council held its inaugural meeting Monday in the council chamber at 11 am. Oakville Public Schools anchors praised by L. Skuce, Halton County Public School Inspector, in a letter read to the board. Thieves entered garages Monday night in Oakville and two cars were stolen, linked to residents EP Lunan and Gordon Pq. Mr and Mrs Char Jenna teft Diih das Street left Monday by motor for Miami, Florida. Mr and Mrs Harry Ryrie returned from a visit to the latter's parents. Mr and Mrs A B Rosevear, Winnipeg, expressed Satisfaction with present conditions and optimism for the town's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
EP. Lunan
Gordon Pq
Char
Jenna Teft Diihdas
Miami
Florida
Harry Ryrie
A. BE. Rosevear
Winnipeg
Achors
L. Skuce
Halton County
Milton Notes on Visitors and 1939 Town Council
Mrs W H Stewart of Toronto visited Saturday. Merchants began Wednesday half holidays. Wm Tight now offices at his residence on Robert Street opposite the Milton Fair Grounds. Mr and Mrs Martin Early and sons Donald Gordon of Hydro Ont returned home Saturday after three weeks with Mrs Early's parents Mr and Mrs Harry Coulson. The inaugural 1939 Town Council met Monday with Mayor Chambers Reeve Irving and Councillors Syer Dawson Ptolemy Heslop taking oaths. Rev Canon L J R Naftel opened with prayer and Rev J Riddell and Gordon W Porter addressed the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Stewart
Toronto
Robert Street
Milton Fair Grounds
Martin Early
Donald
Gordon
Hydro
Ontario
Early
Harry Coulson
Chambers
Reeve Irving
Syer
Dawson
Ptolemy
Heslop
Canon L. J. R
Naftel
J. Riddell
Gordon W. Porter
Counc
Champion
Limehouse Presbyterian Group Elects Officers at January Meeting
The Girls' Lookout Club met January 7 at Miss Helen McGowan's home for officer elections with President Mrs. E. Sanford and other posts filled. The Women's Missionary Society met January 12 at Mrs. Wim Mitchell's, and the Limehouse Women's Institute held a successful euchre at Mr. and Mrs. Gale's Friday evening with high scores by Wilt Mitchell and Miss Sutherane. A chicken pox case in Limehouse is progressing favorably and a house party at Mr. and Mrs. E. Millers occurred Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Helen McGowan
E. Sanford
W. Norton
Mrs. Patterson
Jean Given
Miss H. McGowan
H. Norton
Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Wim. ‘Mitchell
Limehouse Women's Institute
Gale
Wilt. Mitchell
G—Suthera
Local notes on families and sports from the Advocate
Erin Gear and Mrs Gear left Wednesday for Florida to spend the winter. Mrs Delaney and daughter Lilian of Guelph visited the Binghams. Scott and Leitch attended the funeral of T B Perigee in Toronto. T R Akins is in hospital in Guelph. Mrs McEnery recovering from a heart attack. Mrs Gimblett of Minneapolis visiting Mrs Brecken. Shamrocks lose again to Grand Valley 6 4 in C OFLA. Mrs Hurren hospitalised after motor accident.
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H. Gear
Gear
Florida
Wm. Delaney
Lilian
Guelph
W. R. Bingham
Howard Scott
John Scott
J. Leitch
T. B. Perigee
Toronto
T. R. Akins
Guelph General Hospital
Robert McEnery
Mr. McEnery
Margaret McLeod Gimblett
Minneapolis
Minn
Brecken
R. Geo. Overland
Shamrocks
C Ofla
Grand ‘Valley
Ed. Hurren
Peal Memorial Hospital
Hurren
Advocate
Local Visits and Homecomings Roundup
Mrs E Shepherdson returned home after six weeks visiting her daughter in Lindsay and Torcento. Mr and Mrs Jesse McEnery of Ballinafad spent Saturday with Mrs R Dampier. Miss Mable McDougall of Erin visits cousin Miss Lois McCutcheon. Mr and Mrs J P Bonham and family spent Sunday in Guelph with Mr and Mrs W VanNorman. Mrs W Alexander of Brampton visits her parents I Hamilton. Mr and Mrs Albert McWilliams and Jy of Puslinch spent Sunday with Mrs
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E. Shepherdson
Lindsay and
Torcento
Jesse McEnery
Ballinafad
R. Dampier
Mable McDougall
Erin
Lois McCutcheon
J. P. Bonham
Guelph
W. VanNorman
W. Alexander
Brampton
I. Hamilton
W B Barnard’s London Visit and Local Accidents
Mrs W Barnard travels to London and St Thomas this week while Melvin Hood suffers serious injuries when a tree falls in Jack Wheeliban’s bush. He is taken to Guelph General Hospital after treatment by Dr G Faulkner. Friends hope for speedy recovery.
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W.barnard
London
St. Thomas
Melvin Hood
Jack Wheeliban
Bush
Guelph General Hospital
G. Faulkner
G. E. Hamilton
Arthur Henderson
Detroit
St. David's
Presbyterian Church Eden Mills Annual Meeting
The Eden Mills congregation held its annual meeting Tuesday evening with Rev. Mr. Johnston as chair. Officers elected include Secretary-Treasurer Cameron-Scott and Miss Helen Scott. Sunday School Superintendent W. Lowrie. ushers John Ramsey and Robert Borthwick. collectors Lloyd Kean and Gordon Blacklock. assistants W. Gilbertson and R. Gordon. managers R. Gordon and D. MacDougall. auditors W. McLean and W. Gilbertson. Social time followed and visitors from Linwood and Hamilton attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Johnston
D. _ MacDougall
Cameron - Scott
Helen Scott
W. Lowrie
John Ramsey
Robert Borthwick
J. Ramsey
Lloyd Kean
Gordon Blacklock
W. Gilbertson
R.gordon
R. Gordon
D. MacDougall
W. McLean
Mr. Johnston
Percival Rouse
Fred and
Jean
Linwood
Thomas
Ken Wallace
Guelph
Wallace
Ospringe Women’s Groups Host Studies and Socials
The Ladies Aid of the local Presbyterian church met at Mrs. F Brydon’s home with Rev P W Murray as welcome guest. Plans for a Valentine Ham Supper were announced. A church reception honored the Murrays with a large turnout and varied program. The Women's Institute met despite blocked roads with project reports and demonstrations by Junior Girls. A wedding shower for Florence Cook and Ted Mead occurred, and a large neighbor gathering celebrated the bride. A new arrival, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wirter, was reported. Eight deer were spotted on Mr. Austin McCutcheon’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Brydon
Alvin White
Gordon Aitken
J. Struthers
Valentine
Blanche
Murray
E. Fisher
Aileen
Dundas
L. Webb
Dan Winters
Wm. Webb
Toronto
Beatrice van Norman
Guelph
Harvey ‘Hassard
J.L. Alan
P. W. Murray
Dan McLean
William McKenzie
Ted Anderson
Lorena Locker
J. P. McLeod
Everton
Blanche McKinnon
Dorothy McKenzie
E. Stinter
J. L. Allan
George Cook
Florence
Ted Mead
Women's Institute
B. Wilson
E. Barber
Lois Campbell
S. Box
Ada Currie
Everton Ball Club
Baymanship
T. G. Aiken
W.J. Jackson
Mary_Campbell
Edna Cook
Wat. Robertson
Eorge Cook
Orence
E.mead
Dorothy-M¢e
Kenzit
Messrs
Roy
Webb
Ken ‘Studbington
Expert, dseddy? fanlary comment sparks debate
A provocative remark from a columnist questions an expert’s credibility by challenging his guidance on tasks he cannot perform himself. The exchange draws responses from readers across social circles and local forums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Dseddy
Officers Elected at Hornby Royal Scarlet Chapter
In Hornby a largely attended meeting of the Royal Scarlet Chapter elected and installed officers. Key posts include Sir Knight Commander C Robinson of Hornby, Worshipful Commander J E Wilson of Hornby, Deputy Commander C K Browne Acton, Chaplain R J Graham Hornby, Treasurer D Downs Hornby, and other officers F Peacock Milton and Geo Peacock Milton. Short speeches followed, with a pleasant evening reported.
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Hornby
C. Robinson
J. E. Wilson
C. K.browne
Acton
R. J. Graham
Hornby. Sir’ Knight Coinbaat, Scribe~ R. Awnridge, Hoen, Sir’ Knight Calapan
D. ‘Downs
Marshal
Gh Brooks
Cc. Beatty
Brain
H. Masnates
F. Peacock
Milton
Sir Knight Companion Sentinel
Geo. Peacock
Obituary Notice Omits Names for William Hall Tribute
The obituary for the late William Hall lists readers and relatives who offered oral tributes, but several names were inadvertently omitted. The missing honorees include Misses Giffen Wood Bolton Toronto Miss Helen Sinclair Toronto Mr and Mrs W Kelly Miss Dorothy Lazenby and Mrs Irene Marshall Mr and 7 EGS Mrs Gordon Huffman Mr and Mrs Alt MacDonald Mrs Folster and Miss Daisy Folster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William_Hall
Giffen
Wood
Bolton
Toronto
Misa Helen Sinclair
W. Kelly
Dorothy Lazenby
Irene Marshall
Gordon Huffman
Alt MacDonald
Folster
Daisy Folster
No clear title in overheard quarrel between writers
A conceited young writer argues with a friend about his impact. The outspoken companion admits the writer has imitators, noting many appeared years before the writer began his career. The exchange centers on reputation and originality.
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Nmust
Child’s History Exchange About Lincoln’s Birthdays
A school dialogue jokes about dates in Lincoln’s life. The teacher asks about the year 18090 and 18122, prompting the boy to humorously claim Lincoln’s third birthday in 18122. The fragment plays on misreading AD years and ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Lincoln
Butter surplus prompts push to eat more at home
The Peterborough Examiner notes millions of pounds of good butter exceed normal needs. The suggestion is to consume more butter by spreading it on meals rather than other proposed remedies for national problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterboro Examiner
Used Cars Listed With Winter-Ready Conditioning
A local ad showcases sedans and coupes from the 1920s to 1940s including a 1938 Chrysler Royal with heater and multiple 1930s Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Fords, and more. Trucks and panels appear, detailing platform and tonnage specs along with options like radio and electric heater.
Church Service and Activities Notice
Sunday January 22 1939 services at 11.00 a.m. conducted by Mrs Caldwell with address by Mrs Morrow at 12.15 p.m. Church School at 12.15 p.m. and service by Dr Culler at 1.00 p.m. George Switner and Mansell Nefius to deliver a vessel. Monday 8.00 p.m. Young People's Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Culler
Messrs
George Switner
Mansell Nefiis
Young? People's Union
Echoes of 1938 Bethlehem Radio Program
Radio listings for Sunday January 22 1939 show Echoes of 1938 at 11 pm and The Sabbath School at 2 40 pm. Hifey Baggage at 7 pm and a Sleigh Riding Party hosted by the Fire Young People's Guild on Tuesday at 7 30 pm. Always welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Guild
Welcome to All at United Church Service
Sunday January 22 1930 schedule lists worship at 11.00 a.m. with the God that is Everywhere topic and a noon Sunday School. An evening prayer meeting at 7.30 and Friday 7.45 p.m. lecture by Dr A J Vining in United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Vining
United Church
Price for No. 1 Cream 74 Cents This Week
Our price for No 1 Cream is 74 cents this week. Patt of Curling Rocks for sale. Fired with $3 cash gets them. Apply G A Dills Free Press Office. Modern brick house for rent with oak floors and air conveniences immediate possession. Agents wanted to start independent distribution of over 200 guaranteed necessities with daily pay. Write Familex Co 570 St Clement Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Dills
Free Press Office
Free Press
Familex CO
St. Clement
Montreal
Clearing Sale Near Erin Eramosa Townline
John W. Campbell offers a clearing sale of farm stock implements feed and more at Lot 17 on the Erin Eramosa Townline one mile north west of No 24 highway. The sale features milk cows sheep calves hogs and other items. Roy Hindley is the auctioneer contact phone listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Campbell
Erin-Eramosa
Mighway
Holt
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KNOX
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Manke
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the Sabbath School
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