Funeral and wartime notices from Guelph region
Mrs Jon Scott attended the funeral of Mr Thea Aahrey in Guelph last week. Mrs A McDonall and sons received a warm welcome from Nor wan who is a prisoner of war in Camp Stalag XIII. The layette for the Alban Army was held at Mrs Harvey Norton home with twenty eight garments including a crib quilt donated. A euchre game produced high scores for Mesdames Noble and Miller. A large quilt was completed by the W I at Mrs Gilsby’s Quill tage card day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Scott
Thea Aahrey
Guelph
A. McDonall and
Mesdames Noble
Miller
W.I
W. I
Mra
Ced arvale Meeting Notes and Overseas Gratitude
Cedarvale W I group met at Mr W Cunningham home January 7 with Mrs Cunningham presiding Selections included scripture reading and a programme on historical research Letters of thanks from boys overseas thanks for Christmas boxes were read Roll call prompted Where My Grandparents Lived followed by readings and slide on a garden project by Mrs Hurren Miss Ada Currie presented historical notes and a reading on There will always be a Garden
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence McMillan
Senisguard
Sisk
Adeline Cunningham
Bennett
Silvercreek FC
Ross Ferguson
Lle Lo
Kt Smith
Hoas
Cedarvale
W. 1
Wm. Cunningham
Cunningham
Widdis
Wood
Duay Bete Cub Meeting Reports Quilts and Local News
The January meeting at Mr Joseph Franks home drew nine ladies. Forty three quill blocks were turned in. News included letters from Pte Frank Allen and Christmas cards from Mr and Mrs Thomas Kennedy. Proceeds supported club expenses with a donation planned toward hall improvements. Busy Bees held a second euchre with prizes donated by residents, and social visits noted including Acton and Speyside contacts. Roads open to No 2 highway left residents stranded two weeks. Overseas Sgt Karl Frank reported illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Frank
Pte
Frank Allen
Thos. Kennedy
Townahle Council
No. 7
Tpr
Arthur Davenport
Fred Beavis
Wm. Service
Frank
Service
W. E Britton
Alex. Herd
Bobby
Verne Britton
Toronto
Willard Brittan
Betty
James Brittan
Acton
Thas. Kennedy
Neil Martin
Sam Frank
Wilfrid Kennedy
Jennie Howard
Stan
Robinson
Nassagewega
Wasagaweya
Speyside
Busy Bees
J. Evans
Gam Frank
Oacar Locker
Sgt
Karl Frank
Births and Community Reports From Campbellville District
Pilot Officer HE Welton home over weekend. Birth announced for Milton Private Hospital a baby boy born Saturday January. Community notices include church services, visitors, and members of St. Davids and Knox groups. Patriotic Society reports, Red Cross work, quilta making, and charity donations highlighted. Local clubs held meetings with new officers installed and plans for Easter and St Patrick events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. Welton
Myre Roas Nitchell
Milton Private Hospital
Ernest Wilton
Toragio
St. David's Presbyterian Church
George Inglis
Lauis
Robert Inglias
Norman Walker
Cartiale
Joan Sproaty Milton
Olive Mahos
Tueaday
Lac
Ronald NcPhail
Tom McPhail
John Mahon
Father Yan
John Weellhan
KU Davide Church
Patriotic Society
A. Fisley
Campybellville Patriotic Socety
Mimes Keta
Kathleen Hubbert
Red Cross
Milton
Sted Cross
Society For Munlan Bellet
Navy League
Overseas Parcels League
London
England
Patriotice Society
Campbellville
Grace Burrows of Galt in Oespering deems weekend end
Grace Burrows of Galt is noted for a local event with remarks about a person named. Commencing next Sunday January 29 Sunday School restarts at two followed by service at three. Other items mention Douglas Robertson Maplewood employee and Rosa Ferguson receiving the DFM. Funeral notices reference Mary Usherwand and Mrs J Milter with services at Everton Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Burrows
Galt
Douglas Robertson
Maplewood
Yarm
Acton
Kenneth Robertson
Guelph
John Aitken
McHinnon
Rosa Ferguson
Community events include talks and church gatherings
The report lists a Friday Rookwood visit by J Haskell of Guelph, school and public programs on war topics, St John’s Church youth evenings, and a Sunday service. It notes annual meetings, district talks by Mrs Hanlon and Mrs Guild, an incubator egg discussion, a naming contest won by Mrs Thatcher, and weekend visits from J Ward and Roy Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Haskell
Guelph
Rookwood
Chester Mank
J. Wantmoke
St John's Church
EF. A. Pulket
Acton
Mra Fl Hanlon
South
Wilbert Guild
Canada
Great Britain
Patricia Linfoot
Max Milne
Charles Thatcher
Local Social News and Church Meeting Highlights
Toronto visitors called on residents including Cpl George Sheppartyt at the Freads home. Mrs Howham shows steady recovery from appendicitis at St Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs Coulson stayed with grandparents in Arkell, Fred Gardiner returns from Toronto visit. Presbyterian Church congregational meeting elected most officers with two three year managers. New board members are W Milman and J Milne. Wallace Lasby appointed weekly offering collector replacing Lloyd Kean who moved away. Miss Marton Elliot visited Miss Marie Gilbertson. Pte Bil Lowrie of Toronto and Miss Evelyn Wilson spent weekends in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
George Shepparyt
Toronto
L. W. Fread
James Howham
Bt. Joeseph's Hospital
Guelph
Jos Coulson
Albert Coulson
Arkell
Fred Gardiner
The
Presbyterian Church
Meare W. Milaan
J. Milne
Wallace
Lasby
Lloyd Kean
Marton Eiliot
Marie Cilbertesn
Bil Lowrie
Toonto
Evelyn Wilson
Community notices and social updates from Fergus area
Obituary note for Mrs J Miller Mimosa who died after a lengthy illness. Local updates report Mrs Norman Cook with lumbago, Mr Win Snow undergoing appendicitis surgery and recovering well. Mr and Mrs K C Neville visited Fergus relatives. Friday night first communion and dance held at the Hall. War work elected Clayton Bacon president and Jesse Reed secretary treasurer. High scores by Mrs Emily Wheeler and Mr John Wheeler. Farm forum at Mrs Jacksons. Mr Hallentine and Clayton Bacon won. Sad note on Mr Silas Cook of Orangeville, Norman's father, in serious condition. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thram - Thie
J. Miller
Mimosa
Norman Cook
Win Snow
K. C. Neville
Merklejohn
Fergus
Clayton Bacon
Jeese Reed
Emily Wheeler
John Wheeler
Mere Wheeler
W Gregaon
Tea Jackson
Hallentine
Silas Cook
Orangeville
Lambs Arrive on William Ballentine’s Farm
A pair of lambs arrived at William Ballentine's farm on Friday morning. A note to Mr and Mrs Glal lam Willard reports the event as a welcome addition to the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ballentine
Clearing Auction Sale to Township of Nesaganeye
Public farm sale in Nessagawey includes cattle pigs farm implements milking equipment and harness. Auction set for Friday February 8 1918 at 1 pm with cash terms and no removal until settled. Dublin Women's Institute booth supported War Work. auctioneers B Loy Toindley and A Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarne
Cannession
Nessagawey
Horkwoad
Horkwood
Noel Highway
Cvs
Cameron Iamshaw
Yriday
Pyrruary
Durham
Yorkshire fMost
Yorkshire
Yorkahire Low
Yorkshire How
Tate
New Implements
Massey-Narria
McCormick
Nassayaweya
Dublin Women’s Institute
Wants Caretaker for United Church Vacancy
The United Church seeks a caretaker with applications due by January 27. The role requires a salary rating set to 2 A. T. Brown announced as contact for applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
A. T. Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
Mary
Limehouse
Nassagaweya
Graceresion Band
Marilyn Moore
Alice Sharpe
Olive Seeney
Menzies
Diane Mitchel
Marina Hood
Ayiel Mitchell
M . B.backs
Gertie Campbell
Ospringe
Eden-Mills
Orton
Jack Halliday
Mr. Glallam Willard
Toeronte
Wes
Nesaganeye
OY Toindley
Elliott
Auctlonetos
Mah Adamson, Bower Ave
Quebec
You Reighton, Willow Bt
Arion
Kingshote Curocery Mall
A. Allen Broch NU
Council
Natar
Elsrk
Bavidron
Preebismd
Hwackhamer
Hoa-Treas
A. Floyd Smith
Watcner — Cloche Jewuelery
Quebec Street
Guelph Ont
Wool Combing Corporation of Canada Ltd
Soneda
Ravel Trust Company
Thease
Toronto Stock Exchange
Theas
Mesara, Frise, Heatty, Tucker, McIntosh & Stewart, Torsato
Weal Combing Poration of Canada Ltd
Ontario
Asl
Girkesiin
Bay Street
Toronto Telephone
Larein
Setras
le, Wedsug
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