Parish Mourns Death of Rector
The community mourns the sudden death of Rev. W. G. Luxton rector of St John’s Church. Mrs. Luxton and family receive sympathy from all, including Bishop Luxton. Services were affected by weather with Rev. Fred Williamson absent, a Waterloo College student conducting at the Presbyterian Church. A town hall dance Friday under Raderville Fire Dept. auspices led to four youths fined $10 each in Guelph court. Flu cases rise. Mrs. Arthur Ewers hospitalized in Guelph. Mrs. Wm. Swanston plus companions left for a Florida stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
W. G. Luxton
St John's Church
the-Presbyterian Church
United Church
The
Presbyterian
Raderwood Fire Dept
Guelph
Justice of the Peace
A. Stewart Mitchell
Arthur Ewers
Wm. Swanston
Florida
Everton Community News Highlights Weekend Visitors
Everton residents greet weekend visitors including Mr and Mrs Fred Murray of Guelph and Mrs E Hunter of Glenspey Farms plus Mrs John Talley awaiting Australia departure. Family visits span Mr Stanley Stainton of Toronto and local euchre winners led by Mrs Harvey Jestin and Mr Colin Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Murray
Guelph
Wm. Head
E Hunter
Glenspey Farms
John Talley
Australia
Harry Hartop
Jack Morrell
J. P. Benham
Stanley Stainton
Toronto
Suter
Hugh Black
Harvey Jestin
Colin Parker
Wm. Bruce
Jim Lillie
Robert McCutcheon
Kitchener
Everton
No. 8
Rock-a-long Institute
Melvin McCutcheon
Irwin Hamilton
Farmers Forum Weighs Federation Roles In Canada
Campbelleville forum with leaders Robert Hurren and Marion Inglis discusses farmer participation in the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and calls for province wide committees. Debate covers farm co op roles and policy control, with prizes awarded to participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Federation of Agriculname
Marlon Inglis
James Watson
Gordon McPhail
Albert Stewart Lynch
Helen Inglis Wd
Eva Watson
Harold Speers
SS No. 10
Lima
Hamton General Hospital
Lloyd Crawford
Florida
Peter McPhail
Evans
Robert Menzies
W I Members Hold First Work Meeting And Charity Draw
The W I group held its first work meeting at Mrs Ellerby’s home with a drawing won by Mrs Shirley plus consolation awards to several others. Cadet Officer Bourne visited from R M C Kingston. A group of W I ladies catered for the Esquesing Fall Fair turkey dinner for about 60 in Stewartown Township Hall. The Limehouse bouquet honored the late Wm Hogg buried at Thistletown. nephew Charles Jones attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. IV
Shirley Andrewa
Ron Lat~imer
Harvey Young
Wm. Norton
J. Ellerby
Ee Lewint
Ken McDaniald
Limehouse
Wm. Hogg
Thistletown
Charles Jones
W. I
Ellerby
R. P. Bourne
Kingston
John Carlisle
Beaverton
Patterson's
Stewarttown
Butter production in Canada shows long term decline
The record traces Canadian creamery butter output from 1847 to 1950, noting a rise to 290 million pounds by 1847, a peak before 1900 at 36 million pounds, and a decline to 261 million pounds by 1950, with the last three years marked by continued drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
OSPRINGE Forum Discusses Farm Organizations and Politics
The OSPRINGE forum Monday evening at Byron Bruce home debated improving farm organizations through meetings and support. Byron Bruce led the discussion praising Canada’s Constitution reforms to allow MPs to vote freely. Next gathering slated as a recreation meeting with community members and local families present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Forum
Byron Bruce
Austin McCutencon
R. J. Matthews
Diane Nicholson
Leo Nicholson
St. Catharines
Sherlock Aitken
D. G. Robertson
Wasnen
Christian Fellowship of
Everton Church of Christ
John Alton
Robert Taylor
Ada Currie
Dorothea McDougall
India
Shirley Awrey
Marilyn Young
Thomas Fines
Doris
Burm McKinnon
Norman McKenzie
Lynch
Martha Mulder
Joan Craig
Georgetown
Kloaster
Reddickville
Tom Wrage
Toronto
Busier Defense Production Predicted Amid Rising Orders
The Financial Post notes increased defense production activity with larger orders expected from the United States in 15. A bitter sweet tang suggests grapefruit peels as a kitchen guide, detailing simmering steps, syrup coating, and final sugar dusting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Small Town Notes From Acton and Surrounds
Trooper Frank Spielvogel of Petawawa spends his furlough at home. Families and friends from Aylmer Montreal Guelph Toronto and Hamilton visit and survey weekend activities and local church events. Ralph Swackhammer of Acton, a World War I veteran, is seriously ill at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto with relatives nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Spielvogel
Petawawa
Acton
Ralph Swackhamer
Sunnybrook Hospital
Toronto
Richard Unwin
Rochester
N.Y
Gordon Mackay
Local Labmen Defeat Lelind Electric In Exhibition Tilt
An Acton Arena exhibition saw Baxter Laboratories topple Lelind Electric of Guelph 0 to 0. The Labmen plan more exhibitions in Acton with Georgetown Industrial League games at Georgetown Arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Electrics
Italy
Acton
Baxter Laboratories
Lelind Electric
Guelph
Baxtera
Leland
Acton Arena
Labmen
Georgetown
Georgetown Arena
Scotchman Returns Christmas Thanks to All Who Wrote
A Scottish immigrant in America faced many rumors about thrift yet repaid kindness openly. Each holiday card received prompted him to send back a simple stamped note: Malcolm McLeod wishes you the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Malcolm McLeod
Reader’s Digest
Moffat WMS and Ladies Aid Hold Meetings
The Women's Missionary Society and Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Alfred Taylor's home with president in the chair. Guest speaker Mrs. George Somerville of Acton, plus a duet by Mrs. C Pickett and Mrs. W Little, were highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
Alfred Taylor
George Somerville
Acton
C. Pickett
W. Little
T. Mitchell
Lawrence Sharpe
Campbellville
F. Hathaway
T. C. Amos
W. H. Black
British Isles
Clifton Elsley
Bobby
Bonnie
Guelph
Verna Campbell
John Robertson
Keith
Sunnybrook Hospital
W. A. Fraser
Gait
Bud Fraser
W.M.S
Wilfred Kennedy
Hetzel
Canada
St. Andrew's Church
Campbellville Rev J Sutherland Install Officers
Blair Evening Auxiliary met in January at Mrs James Wallace home. Rev J Sutherland installed 1952 officers including President Mrs J Robertson Vice President Mrs J Baynton Secretary Mrs Hambly Assistant Secretary Mrs R McPhail Pianist Mrs R Mahon Supply Mrs R Parker Cheer Mrs D Inglis. Reading of January Glad Tidings editorial followed and mission message urged personal and domestic mission work. Members paid fees and offering was dedicated. Social period concluded gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Evening Auxiliary
James Wallace
Hambly
J. Sutherland
J. Robertson
J. Baynton
R. McPhail
R. Mahon
R. Parker
D. Inglis
Parker
Pac
Sutherland
Mr. Sutherland
Farm Machinery Winter Care Checklist from H W Kitching
Farmers should idle machines after a year’s use and prepare for winter by inspecting frames for bolts and braces, cleaning thoroughly, lubricating all parts, protecting polished surfaces, removing belts and tires, and storing under cover in dry conditions to prevent rust and deterioration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Profesor H. W. Kitching
Agricultural Engineering Dept
OAC
Guelph
Floating Islands of Ice Discovered in Arctic Ocean
Ronald Schiller reports in Reader's Digest that at least four floating ice islands have appeared in the Arctic over five years, two huge ones 300 and 400 square miles thick 240 to 1600 feet. Origin remains a mystery though Ellesmere glacier is suspected. The islands may serve scientific and strategic uses, but ownership is unclear as they drift across nations and a February addition rested atop the North Pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Ocean
Ronald Schiller
Ellesmere Glacier
Canada
Ellesmere Island
Russia
North Pole
Peppermint Patties Melt Into Cake Icing
A quick kitchen tip suggests scattering peppermint patties on a warm cake then returning it to a warm oven for a few minutes. The patties melt forming a glossy minty icing over the cake.
Butter balances keep dairy market stable all year
Hutter is described as the balance wheel of the dairy industry absorbing surplus milk in lush production seasons. This stabilizes supply of dairy products and helps prevent wide price fluctuations throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutter
Community rally raises funds for fire victims and nearby events
Friends and neighbors gathered in the Hall on Thursday night to present Arnold McEnery and family with 1305 dollars in cash plus goods and prayers after their home burned. Arnold is hospitalized in Guelph General Hospital. Tom Allwell received a watch as thanks, plus quilts and blankets. A turkey sale added 28 dollars. The piece notes Merriam moves to Acton and mentions United Church yearly meeting and Mission Circle activities with local leaders and scripture readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold McEnery
David
Tom Allwell
Merriam
Acton
Guelph General Hospital
The
United Church
Minsion Circle
Janice Baker
Pew
Bonnie Cariale
Vern Ware
Marorne Ware
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Campbell V.lle
No 1
Robert Hurren
Marion Ingis
W.I
Ospringe
Forum
Nathan Gray
Aylmer
Mrs.g. Kemeny
Montreal
Mrs. G. Kurdos
Guelph St
Merle Overholt
Virens. Johnston
Tom Corner
Eleanor
Walshy
Eddie McHugh
St. Joseph's
Robert Yanke
McMaster University
Hamilton
Gordon Wagner
Mr. Yanke
Baptist Church
Jack Schweitzer
Ken
Pond
Dave Cork
Bruce ‘Brown
George Elliott
Victorian ‘College
University of Toronto
R. H. Elliott
Acotoéh
Way
Moffat
Ladies Aid
Biliou & Perry Limited
Ontario
To &T
Astomatec
Rev. J. Sutherland
Bilton & Perry Ltd
Ont
Bert Davidson
Lloyd Marshall
Tor Arnold
Willets
Tom
Roth Arnold
Ted Tyler
Acton Town Hall
Debonnaires
Milton Livestock Market
Milton
Halton County
Automobile
Realtors
F. L. Wright
Office
Wilber BL
Adtas
N. B. Wright
Odfics
Macdomnell Gf
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