Local Notes of Community Life and Personal Changes
Ballinafad announces Mrs Ro Shortill will teach at Peacock School and Miss Brown from Norvala Blue Mountain. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs N Adamson on a son born at Brampton Hospital. Mrs Fred Cole convalesces at Miss Annie Thompson Acton home after Toronto Hospital. Garden party at Mr John Baew’s week’s end a success. Mrs Alex Thompson recovering from Guelph General Hospital operation hopes to return home soon. Mr and Mrs Glancey and family move to Mr W Swindlehart’s house. Major and Mr Newman and daughter buy part of Mr Campbell’s farm formerly owned by Mrs Vannatter and Nave move in. We welcome newcomers to our community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ro Shortill
Peacock School
Brown
Norvala Blue Mountain
N. Adamson
Binnie
Brampton Hospital
Fred.Cole
Toronto Hospital
Annie Thompson
Acton
John Baew
Alex. Thompson
Guelph Generals Hospital
Mra. Glancey
Toronto
W Swindlehart
Major
Mr. Newman
Quilt Charity Notes Highlight Campbellville Event
The WMLS of St. David's held its annual quilting in the Sunday School room with five large and two small quilts. Donations went to the WMS Blair YWLA Mission Band and Patriotic Society. A devotional, brief business session, and meals followed. Local gatherings included Wasaga Beach weekend visits and Kilbride football results. The St. David's Sunday School picnic occurred at Barber's Beach with good attendance and fine weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.mls
St. David's
WMS
Blair Y.wla
Mission Band
The
Patriotic Society
Uic
J McPhail
Charlotte Moore
Geo. Inglis
Howson
Verle Vansickle
W Mahon
Wasaga Beach
Roc Menzies
Hamilton
Myr
Walter Ferguson
Mary—Lou
Campbellville
Kilbride
St. David's Sunday School
Barber's Beach
Community notes from Eden Mills and area weekend visits
Local residents and visitors share a weekend in Eden Mills and nearby homes. Families such as the Sheppards, Coulsons, McPhersons, and Wood group visit relatives, with baptisms at the Presbyterian Church and quilting at the WMS sewing meeting. Long vacation by schools and a church picnic at Riverside Park wrap the community update.
Cedarvale News Roundup From Thureday To Sunday
A Cedarvale note set records for social events with Ness Ferguson and Orms Fries hosting a shower in Erin Park on Thursday evening. The Fletcher reunion drew Mr and Mrs James Delaney and Gordon and Douglas on Monday. Russell Smith and family enjoy a northern fishing trip. L Host Ferguson and Olivia Fines wed Saturday with many local friends attending. Grend Valley visitors included Mrs H Keeler and Mrs EF Fuller plus Eleanor Griffin and Hart Berry family. Mr James Cox of Alymer visited with locals and Mr and Mrs Brandsman of Ayr called on Cunningham home. Eleanor Gettin won a groceries hamper worth $400 at the Ceusgetown bingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Park
Thureday
Ness Ferguson
Orms Fries
James Delaney
Gordon
Douglas
Fletcher
Russell Smith
Ferguson
Orivia Fines
H. Keeler
Mra EF. Fuller
Mies
Eleanor Griffin
Hart Berry
Grend Valley
James Cox
R.ca
Victor Thamish
Holton
Henry Heamiah
Familly
Laure Melanicia
Toronto Apent
George Jackson
Mira, McKinnon
Hrampton
John Aitken
Win Struthera
Acton
Bro
James Struthern
OAC
Earl Smith
A. Smart
Toronto
Albert Scanlon
Samuel Jelly
Bradford
Scanlon
Victor Beamish
Laurine
Henry Beamiah
Robertson
Josiah Stewart
Jay
Lloyd Miller
John Williamson
Myrc Fe. Wisner
Elgin Sinclair
Oshawa
Archie Sinclair
Willam Webb
Guelph Township
Webb
Mroo
George Robertson
Kerwood
Mise Ella Kerr
Ant
Archie Sinclar
Ofr
St. Thomas
McKinnon
Blanche
Erin’ United Church
Olivia
Thomas Fines
Moss
George Ferguson
Hoss
RCAF
AL Regan
Morriston
Mra FE
Sunter Addat
Blanche McKinnon
Gordon Aitken
D. B. McKinnon
Herb Lambert
WIU
Iam Henderson
Dan Mclean
Bryan
Olmia Fines
Ross Ferguson
Karl Kalthoff
Annual School Picnic and Community News Recap
NASSAGAWEYA Boomabury School held its annual picnic on the grounds Friday with pupils and parents enjoying ball games races and a dainty lunch. Ebeneser United Church held its annual Sunday School picnic at Simpaon a Park Guelph on Saturday June 30 with sports and ball games. An electrical storm Friday caused a small barn fire at Lot 2H East half Concession but was quickly extinguished. Local visits to relatives include Reg Wilson Acton and Lydia Henry Hamilton. Memorial tablet unveiling planned at Ebenezer United Church for late John Marshall. Bert Nightingale Orangeville spent the weekend with family in Knatchbull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sheppard
Toponts
J. W. Frood
Fred Reilly
Terry
Moorefield
Anna Coulson
Joan Coulson
Ladies Aid of the United Church
Sadie Roberts
Hugh McPherson
Tamily
W. HL. Wood
Arkell
Tpr
Robert Stevens
Mount Dennis
Bob
Germany
WMS
Presbyterian Church
Nicholson
Hamilton
MacDonald
C. Ramsey
Garnet MacDougall
W. J. MccIvor
RA. W. McLeary
Elora
George Ramsey
Indiana
USA
Ramsey
Worthy Beercombe
Little Daughters
Montreal
Beercombe
Will Wilson
Gordon Stevenson
Gilbertson
Elen Handbidge
Guelph
W. Crofts
St. Catharines
Boomabury School
Ebeneser United Church
Simpaon
Fann Lot
East Half
Reg Wilson
Acton
Knatchbull
Lydia Henry
Wm. Henry
Brookville
Ronald
Bobbie Moffat
Toronto
Duncan Moffat
J. W. Moffat
Ebenezer United Church
Theate
John Marshall
Bert Nightingale
Orangeville
Arthur Nightingale
Rockwood Church Services and Community News
Rockwood gatherings fill Exhibition Park with a large crowd as Rev. Lo Peale leads the United Church service. Local residents plan July vacations, visits from RCAF members John Harris and Kenneth Gordon return home, and many neighbors host relatives and attend reunions. A town bus accident damaged a street pole while preparations for a new house proceed. Rev. E A Parker continues duties at St Johns Church and expects vacation return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
United Church
Exhibition Park
Lo Peale
Moffat
Mre J. Ward
Abe Revo Wood
Mr. McIvor
Kincardine
Rockwood
John Harris
RCAF
Kenneth Gordon
E. Plummer
Simese
J. T. Fitzsimmons
Moorefield
Guelph
Pre. Bille Milne
Camp Barden
Everett Coata
Joe Oaken
Toronto
Roy Day
Clarence Lynch, Co. PLC
Pettawawa
Fred Day
Hamilton -are-in-townpfor_shmmer Kolldaya
Georgetown News Highlights Service Return and Community Plans
Georgetown welcomes five years overseas ICA veteran Jim Mills home under King’s Concentration for Valuable Services in the Air. A fall vote on a crange system for the town is planned. Local servicemen Kad, Francis, Sargent, Geo theensward, Jim Emmeron, George Walker, and Rev. Moody are noted. Squadron Leader Charles Stockford of the RCAF, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Stockford, is mentioned. Lion’s Club raises 2400 dollars for Sick Children Hospital building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gar
Jim Mills
ICA
Georgetown
Kad. Francis
Jim Sargent
Geo
Theensward
Jim Emmeron
Fit
George Walker
Rev. Moody
Local Holiday Visitors and Social Notes in Erin Area
Local families and visitors from Holton Acton Toronto Oshawa and Brantford share weekend visits and gatherings. Weddings and engagements are noted along with church anniversary services at Erin United and a stag party for Ross Ferguson.
Queen urges simple wall designs during London visit
Queen Elizabeth spoke at a British history wallpaper exhibition in London saying people will seek simple effects not aggressive designs. She recalled planning during air raids and praised practical methods to get things done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Elizabeth
Oakville Council backs traffic stop light plan for school safety
Reeve C V Hillmer Councillor DB Meggaffin and Chief J H Derry reported favorably on a traffic control inspection for protecting school children. Plans shown to build a cement block plant on Calborne Street West with two apartments above were approved pending adherence to the drawings. The Oakville and District drive exceeded a five million quota toward a 26 million Sick Children's Hospital goal with further gifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Hillmer
DB Meggaffin
J. H. Derry
Kitchener
Calborne Street
Oakville
Bloominton
Burlington Families Hear of Military Promotions and Homecomings
Warren Nicholson of Cornwallis two months leave in Ontario learns his son George Hobing RCNR promoted from Sub-lieutenant to Lieutenant. Stuart Hinkley, wartime returnee from Germany, and Pte. Do Be Zalinski, Arthur Willson, B. Bartlett, John Lee, Pilot Officer James Mellrath all among others listed as homeward from overseas with accompanying note that his wife will follow when transportation is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren A. Nicholson
Cornwallis
Fred Robbins
Caroline Street
West
George Hobing
R.C.N VA
Ile
Ottawa
Stuart Hinkley
Mark Hinkley
Germany
Dieppe
Overscan
Pte
Zalinki
Port Nelson
Treut
Arthur Wilaan
Damon Rireet
Vie Go
B. Bartlett
Inglewort Drive
Fort Nelson
Ite
John Lee
Smith Avenue
James Mellrath
Overaan
Gaawtle
Milton resident takes on $2000 goal for Sick Children's Hospital
Milton Millan aims to raise two thousand dollars for a new Sick Children's Hospital. After a church service at St Pauls United Church, farewell was given to Rev J M Moore and Mrs Moore who depart for Waterdown to lead the United Church. A substantial cheque from the congregation was presented by Earnest Fay in praise of the Moores five years of service to Milton and its spiritual life. Canadian Champion reports Fred Hobbing returned home from service in Noma bearing injuries but glad to be back in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millan
Moore
Earnest Fay
Congratulations to local veterans and staff on service
Erin and Mr Chan Bur ent and Mr sayles Gear passed medical exams at the University of Toronto. Marjorie Mc Quarrie returned home after three years with ECAMC in England Africa and Italy. A gathering at Mrs J doper's home honored Irene Evans Acton and others with families noting hardship and relief from Red Cross parcels.
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Chan Burent
Sayles Gear
University of Toronto
Tacul
Slater Marjorie McQuarrie
ECAMC
England
Africa
Italy
Wm. Evang
Mise Irene Evans
Leslie Jones
Rap Ineau
Joan
Acton
Jamoa Kae
Taranto
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