Halton Council Sets Road Plans and Committees
Council approves Good Roads and Agricultural Reforestation memberships and assigns committees led by Reeve Wilfred Bird and Reeve A R Service. Residents petition to have county take over Town Line to Base Line area roads. reports expected February. Only 7 8 miles of roads ready for permanent top under current budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R
Fred Walker
Halton County
Sideroad
Nelson
Trafalgar
Stanley
Allen
Georgetown
Wilfred ‘Bird
George Town
Esquesing
Wilfred Bird
Reete C' AL Martin
Hardenby
John Hargrave Lang
D. H. W. Bath
Hargrave
E. Savin
Walter Linham
Fred_C. Atkinson
Allan Norton
Harold Adkins
Norton
Sidney Childs
Savin
C. A. Martin
A. E. Footitt
Haldenby
Atkinson
Thomas Millward
A. R. Service
Bird
Robert Marshall
Linham
Footitt
Childs
Coqunty Roads
Service
Walker
al- Assessment
Stanley Alseh Bath
Ospringe Ladies' Aid Names 1955 Officers
Ospringe Ladies' Aid selects 1955 officers led by president Mrs G Aitken and vice president Mrs W Bruce. Meeting January 12 featured New Year devotion, a new study book plan, cent a day fund continuation, and a gratifying secretary treasurer report by Mrs Sunter. Additional notes mention a piano solo by Mrs Aitken, readings, a scripture questionnaire, and a lunch served by hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Aitken
W. Bruce
G. Sunter
Byron Bruce
G. Grundy
Ward Bruce
G. Jackson
Sunter
E. Fisher
J. A.bullock
A. Sinclair
H Howard
J Bullock
H. Howard
J. Struthers
G.grundy
Fisher
Aitken
Matthew
Everton School
Percy Peavey
RJ. Matthews
Windsor
George McKee
Star City
Sdsk
Elwood Jackson
Wilfred Awrey
George” Grundy
Mard
Mice Cutcheon
Ross Ferguson
Doris Fines
Elvena Winter
Jean Howard
Saunders Remembered For Rural Ties And Power Legacy
Robert H Saunders a respected figure in Ontario towns and Toronto died in a crash while piloting a amphibious aircraft en route to Crumlin airport. As chairman of a major hydroelectric system he built the country’s power potential and inspired rural communities with his approachable leadership and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert He -Saunders
Ontario Hydro
London
Ontario
Centes
Toronto
Robert H. Saunders
CBE
Q.C
H.E.P.C
Crumlin
Bob . Saunders
St. Lawrence
Bob Saunders
Stone—Cannings
Jose
House of Stone
Jonn
Houses At New Subdivision Open To Variety Of Styles
Ten houses at Glenlea Subdivision are shown as models for future homes on the 200 lot project. Two types get extensive description a 950 square foot bungalow and larger storey and a half and ranch style homes priced between 10000 and 11300. Financing via National Housing Act. Contractors are Wm Thomas and Sons with agents Kelly and Krang on site in Willowdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenlea
Sander
Wm. Thomas and Sons
Cooksville
Reading of W M S meeting notes life of Dr Schweitzer
The regular W M S meeting at Mrs H Norton’s place included scripture by Mrs Benton and prayer by Mrs James Findlay. Mrs Sanford led a study from Face to Face with India and a note on Dr Albert Schweitzer’s eightieth birthday was read. A lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M S
H. Norton
Roughley
Benton
James Findlay
Sanford
India
Albert Schweitzer
Induction of New Minister at Campbellville Nassagaweya Churches
Rev Gordon S Baulch from Lucknow was inducted as minister at Nassagaweya and Campbellville churches with T Mullholland presiding. Attendees included aiding pastors from nearby towns, a social evening, and flowers presented to Mrs Baulch. The Baulich family will reside in the new manse opposite the Bank of Nova Scotia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glimpbellville
Nassagaweyar Presbyterian Churches
Nassagaweya
Gordon
S. Baulch
Lucknow
T. Mullholland
Hespler
Dane Millan
Morciston
Armstrong
sActon
G.' McGinnis
Elora
J.,ferris
Galt
Baulet
Qlloyd Crawford
R. . Porritt
Slim
United Churches
Baulich
Bank of Nova Scotia
Campbellville
Jack Wheelchar
Hamilton General Hospital
A.harman
Post Office Reopens After Year Long Closure
Everton announces the end of a nearly year long post office closure and its reopening on Thursday. The community notes social visits among residents including Wilson of Belfountain and Allan Lillie, with numerous visits to local homes in Erin Guelph Dolly Varden and Rockwood.
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yMe
Wilson
Belfountan
Allan Lillie
T. D. McCutcheon
D. T. McDougall
Erin
Albert Royce
Hillsburg
John Alan
Ted Jestin
Joe Duby
Rockwood
Wesley ‘Lillie
A. McDonald
Dolly Varden
John Alton
Jennie Tovell
Albert Alton
Ian
Guelph
Shirley Lillie
Jones
Percy -Peavey
Wm. Alexander
Alf-Couling
Irwin Hamilton
Charlie
McCutcheon
Hilbert McCutcheon
Dianne
Kitchener
Orton Church Carol Festival Draws 75 Voices
Orton Church filled to capacity on Sunday December 26 for a carol festival. A 75 voice choir from Orton Marsoni Mimosa led the singing and $80 was donated to the United Church of Canada senior citizens fund. Nearby visitors and relatives were listed among attending families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Church
Capaity
Orton
Marsoni
Mimosa
United Church of Canada
Art Jestin
Warren
Guelph
Dave Jestin
Jack McEachern
Robert
Robert King
Jesse Reed
Acton
Pete Watson
Russell Watson
Lois
Galt
Ken Davidson
Georgelawn
Alf Mitchell
Sudbury
Norman Jackson
Henderson
Niagara Falls
Herbert Lush
Lush
Ronald
Kenn
Nevilly
Charles Howes
Robert Meiklejohn
Fergus
Ross Ballentine
Bobby
J.E. Sargent
Charlie Chamberlain
Beloged
John Campbell
Hillsburg
Nevills
James. Nevills
Erin
Toronto
Edith Nevills
Day
Park.Lawn Cemetery
Free Press Dean for the SEEt 30 years in Rockwood
Richard, art is of Rockwood, longtime Free Press correspondent, begins another year of Rockwood news items for readers. His column mixes local articles and district interest, with Harris noted as a reader contributor and his column welcomed at the Free Press open house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard.artis
Rockwood
Free. Press
Vad
Wev
Rockwead
Harris
Acton
The
Free Press
Free
Week of Prayer Observed by Three Local Churches
Last Wednesday a Week of Prayer service was held at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Dilts, Rev. E H Jones, and Rev. R H W Armstrong leading. The gathering honored the community, while Mrs. Robert E. Johnston mourned after her illness at Guelph General Hospital and the funeral proceeded at Rumley Funeral Home with arrangements at Rockwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
John Dilts
United Church
E .H. Jones
St. John’s Church
R. H W. Armstrong
Knox Church
Acton
Presbyterian Con
D Black
Presbyterian
Robert E. Johnston
Guelph General Hospital
Waite
Luss
Lloyd
Rockwood
He Rumley
John 2Dilts
Roickwood
Messrs
WackPasmore
H. S. Hosking
J. D
Victor Taylor
Belleville
Walker Stewart
Toronto
John Taylor
Wm. S. Gordon
Pat Linfoot
Victoria Hospital
London
James Royce
Guelph
Stewart Royce
Obituary of Mrs Helena Maude Johnston of Rockwood
Funeral services were held at Rumley Funeral Home Acton for Mrs Helena Maude Johnston who died January 2 in Guelph General Hospital. About 30 floral tributes marked the high esteem. attendees traveled from Toronto Ottawa Palmerston Listowel Bonhill Waterloо Georgetown Milton and Rothwood. Mrs Johnston, born in Kincardine, was married to Robert Johnston who survives in Rockwood. She lived in Acton before moving to Rockwood 45 years ago and leaves three children Lloyd Ethel and Edgar, plus grandchildren and a sister Mrs Virenia Johnston Acton. A sister Mabel predeceased her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. al. Dilts
Rockwood
Jesse Gordier
Alvin ‘Root
George. Harwood
Elmer McCannell
Russell
Osborne
Pasmore
Henry Maude
Acton
Lloyd
Ethel
D.D. D. Gray
Edgar
Robert Johnston
Isobel Johnston
Ken
Nda
R. L. Johnston
Virenia
Mabel
Euchre Event Draws Community Figures and Updates
A good crowd attended the WWI euchre event. Winners were Miss Margaret Binnie Mrs Eddie Storey and Mrs Donald McLean. Several injuries and illnesses were noted with recovery hoped. News includes a farm sale by Miss Janie Given to Archie Gates and W A meeting at the manse with Mrs Robt McEnery presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nally
Margaret Binnie
Eddie Storey
Donald McLean
Archiey Lawr
David McEnery
Russ
Henderson
Windsor
Bert Rogers
Guelph Hospital
W.A
Robt McEnery
Paradene touted as new remedy for rheumatic pain in Montreal
Montreal readers are urged to try Paradene a fast acting medicine claimed to relieve rheumatic and neuritic suffering. The ad promises safe results for stubborn cases and offers a free box with a request for a 25 cent mailing fee, noting no habit forming drugs and listing The Premo Medicine Co address in Montreal.
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Montreal
Que
Alf
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John Hargrave
Ospringe
Ladies’ Aid Names
Robert H.saunders
Dr.a. Schweitzer
Ted Morrow
Blane
H. Nortons
Lane P.C
Calvin VanZant and Son
Port Credit
Merediths
Kirby Williams
Briggs
Jack Nobles
Hamilton
M. Thornton
Ee W. We Hall A.B
Landskran
Sweden
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Ernest Watton
Milton
Everton
Mill St_E
Pollock and Campbell
Water St
North
Galt Telephone
Miga
Bob
Ridsdale’s
BOB_RIDSDALE
Dad
Milu'st
Gibbon
HEINZ
Optometrists
E. P. Head
St. George's Square
Julie Harrig
Sciatica
Rugstores
Para-dene
Park. Ave
Dept
Radiantube
Leaders” Fellowship
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