Milton and Surrounding Areas News and Community Planning
Readers learn about road repairs on Highway 7 and school travel pauses, plus upcoming vacation Bible schools at Chota Reform, Chaptall, and local plans for a August fun fair. The piece notes heritage observations in Coningsby and Union Cemetery memorial services, with community leaders and local clubs coordinating events.
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Engagements Announce Ruth Catalta Avtar Andrews Plans
Arthur Mlews Beale City California announces the engagement of his daughter Ruth Catalta Avtar Andrews to Min aint Mes. The couple will wed at Rae Pre byteran on June 22 in Rae Pre byteran.
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Rae Prebyteran
Ebay
Miso
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St Alba's
Acton
Local Social Guests Across Several Homes
Local notices list weekend visitors at multiple households including the McPhails in Milton and Hornby, the Goundons in Guelph, and Rev. Shinn with family in Ann. other guests include the Wrights, Jo Fougher family, and Mrs. Maud with daughter, plus visitors from Santa Anna California, Idaho, and St Thomas.
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Min Ro Wright
Jo Fougher
Daught Georona
Rochester Thes
Bo Maud
Santa Anna Cahiurtia
Muser
Idaho
Charles Pevitt
St Thomas
McGimpsey
Bob
Toronto
William Moore
Boy Injured in Bike Car Collision on Guelph Street
A boy riding a bicycle on Mal Street collided with a car at Mil and Park Avenues, suffering minor cuts after a fall. Eyewitnesses say Jennings pulled him to safety at the corner, and he was treated for minor injuries Thursday evening in June.
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Mal Street
Closing picnic marks end of church season at Knox Church
Children of the church held a closing meeting in the grounds of Knox Church. After games and contests 19 boys and girls enjoyed a pleasing lunch served by leaders Mrs James Sayers and Mrs Bert Rennick.
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Knox Church
James Sayers
Bert Rennick
Churchill Church Honours Minister Mail Carrier Farewell
Rev. Murray McBride led farewell services at Churchill United Church where parishioners presented a farewell envelope. The community mourns John Locker a longtime mail carrier who died suddenly after 28 years of service. Members recall his faithfulness and kindness to rural customers. Communications notes include Field Day updates and local radio amateurs coordinating emergency tests.
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Ceomete Coningsby
W. B. Sutton
Eld. Snelgre Bria
Murray McBride
Ralinatad
Bray Sertelic
Mia Ai
Elsinga
Joh Root
Churchill United Church
Siutth Griffin
McBride
Meliride
Matt Carter
Carter
John Locker
Bedy Cartier
Reduce Speed for Wet Roads to Cut Accidents
The notice urges drivers to slow down and keep greater distance when rain falls. It argues wet pavement requires longer stopping distances and warns that current speeds contribute to traffic crashes.
Sir Harry Lauder Stick Display At Wellington Museum
A gnarled blackthorn walking stick once owned by Sir Harry Lauder draws attention at Wellington county museum Blura. It was donated for the permanent collection by William Blackwell Drayton, inscribed from Lauder on tours to the late Elora Bowd. Lauder, knighted by George V in 1919, died at 79 in 1901.
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Wellington County
Museurs
Blura
Sir Harry
William Powell
Bosworth
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Eto
Willian Blackwell Drayton
Wellington Museum
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Justin
St Andrew's Society
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Teacher Counts Heads As Youngsters Swim
A Robert Little school kindergarten class ended the year with a swim and picnic at the park. Teacher Abe Sidley, aided by parents, watched the swimmers and counted each child to ensure no one was missing.
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Robert Little School
Mins Abe Sidley
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