Weekend Church Services Report From Rockwood
In Rockwood, Mr. Pett of Aldershot led a Sunday morning service at the United Church while Rev. J Ward enjoyed a vacation. At the Presbyterian Church, Mr. G T Munro of Waterloo conducted worship in Rev F Williamson's absence on vacation. Dominion Day saw visitors such as Mr and Mrs Ron Allan and family, Mr and Mrs Ernest Hart of Toronto, and Mr and Mrs John Harris with their baby from Brantford among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pett
Aldershot
United Church
J. Ward
Presbyterian Church
G. T. Munro
Waterloo
F. Williamson
Dominion
Ron Allan
Mras
Ernest Hart
Toronto
John Harris
Babe
Brantford
Fred Dunborn
Fergus
James Lynch
Joy
Oakes
Mill and plant moves mark busy village period
Donald Kirkwood's grist mill accelerates output as L Mundell ships old saw mill gear to Alex Cherry who moved the entire plant to Hockley Valley on Monday. The village farewell to landmarks accompanies a holiday crowd from Erin and vic anpeville enjoying a strong annual meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Kirkwood
Mundell
Alex Cherry
Hockley
Erin
Vicanpeville
Officiala
Advocate
Sympathy Extends To Family Of Late Mrs Nelson McLaughlin
The community mourns the death of Mrs. Nelson McLaughlin with sympathy conveyed to her family. Sacramental services were held at Ebenezer United Church for Sandra Blyth, infant daughter of Horace and Mrs. Blyth, along with a baptism. The Heather Mission Band met in the church basement under Mrs. Harry Fatt's leadership. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Wallace Lasby on their recent marriage. George Stevens, former Acton resident now in the United States, is visiting locals and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson McLaughlin
Nev. R. Pickersgirl
Ebenezer United Church
Sandra
Horace Blyth
Heather Mission Band
Ebenezer Church
Santiny
Harry Fatt
Wallace Lasby
George Stevens
Acton
United States
Community social notes and visits across Hamilton and area
Local residents share photos and greetings for newlyweds Henry Thompson and Eleanor Gritfin, report hospital birth of John Edgar Beeney Jr, and list visits to relatives in Toronto, Barrie, Cleveland and Hamilton. Mentions of Institute event, citizenship talk, and a $10 donation for underprivileged children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.mulder
Bookie Mulder
Wm Henry Thompson
Eleanor Gritfins
Stumley—Park
Kiin
Thos. Brownridge
Kirkpatricks
Jas. Standish
Wm. Dobbie
Cleveland
Ohio
Ales. Dobbie
Hamilton
Ted Marrow
Elaine
Toronto
Ry Lane
Norton
Wr. Marshall
Olive Marshall
Eur
Leen
Pourteen
Women's Institute
Ellerby
Scott Mission
S. Wriusht
Fo Minge
Kirkpatrick
Allegianne
Wliss
Ivens
Burlington Graft and Growth Highlight Local News
Last Saturday in Burlington featured a push for a swim program with 150 pupils enrolling for classes starting July 1. Gas bills are set to rise up to 100 percent, while a proposed subway at a busy crossing faces a costly 250 million dollar price tag with a modest town share. A fire destroyed a home on Guelph Line weeks ago. a community committee led by Elmer Summers, with local merchants and A S Nicholson and Son, funded a new five room cottage for the Ridsdale family now occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Averapre
Freeman
Vernon Ristsdale
Guelph Line
Tremireed Weeks
Elmer Summers
A. S. Nicholson
Guelph Area Social Roundup Sees Numerous Visits
Mrs Henderson and Misses Whaley Cooke travel among Guelph Township residents. Arthur Harris welcomed a newborn at Guelph Hospital. Niagara Falls visitors join local families. Sunday gatherings at several homes. Recurring travel includes Sinclair, Brydon, Lipsett, and Robertson families. Grandparents host Joan and Sherlock Aitken’s children on holiday near Ponsonby. Wedding at Knox Church Acton featured Blanche McKinnon as soloist. Hillsburg choir, Ada Currie, and local musicians provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phomas Henderson
Giuwelph Township
Mary Whaley
Kitchener
Doreen Cooke
Guelph
Alans Cooke
Arthur Harris
Guelph Hospital
Arnold Sunter
Gail
Dianne
Niagara Falls
E. Sunter
McKinnon
Fillisburg
James Brydon
S. Grundy
Parr
Hockley Valley
A. Beamish
Nina
Rockwood
Douglas Robertson
D. G. Robertson
A. Williamson
Ond Drummond
Cliff Williams
Toron
Joan
Masters Sherlock
John Aitken
Foreman
Ponsonby
Airs
Gordon Aitken
vond-Mes
Thomas Fines
Dian MacLean
Lof Acton
Hobt. Fisher
Wim. Webb
Austin McCutcheon
Drayton
Shirley McTavish
HO McTavish
Toronto
D. No McTavish
Blanche McKinnon
Coles-Hansen
Knox Presbyterian “Church
Acton
Ada Currie
Herb Lambert
Dan McLean
Wr. Henderson
A. Sunter
G. F. Pearen
Hosking
Jehidren
Elliott
Milton and Acton Cases Heard in County Police Court
In County Police Court Milton and Acton cases were heard. Pleading guilty to stealing $20 from a pay envelope, Wirland Dron, 16, of Keron, was ordered to pay $23 costs and placed on probation with restitution by weekly payments, while another youth faced probation after admitting a theft. Harold Whetham, Milton, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated tied to a Highway 25 crash with injuries and received fines plus costs, with additional charges partly withdrawn. Other trials covered farm tool theft, rent disputes, and intoxication during the holidays, with multiple defendants fined and admonished as cases proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Reland
Wirgin Dron
Keron
Wan
Harrop
Kenneth M. Langdon
Kenneth Allan
Guelph
Dron
Prom
Allen
Harold Whetham
Milton
al Lemon
Highway 25
Ama
Toronto
Whetham
Lemon
W. I. Dick
Elmer Clark
Trafalgar Township
Fray Perrierre
Nelson Township
Ellis
Clark
Hornby
Sra
HRTT
Joseph Lawrie
Ernie Finn
Canning
Main_Street
Campbellville WL picnic and meeting at Crawfords Lake
The WL annual picnic and meeting at Crawfords Lake afternoon hosted by Mrs. Lloyd Crawford. June Reid led the business session. Mrs. George Black presented minutes and treasurer's report. A committee was named for a Milton Farm exhibit. Post meeting games featured several prize winners and a grand food display. Visitors from Saulettes Sask and Hamilton joined local families for the social afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfords Lake
Lloyd Crawford
June Reid
George Black
Wiliam Vansickle
C. A. Early
Milton Farm
Zeowinners
K. Maton
Howston Lush
George’ Ingles
W Vansickle
Mes
Gordon
H.o Lush
Jas. Roberts
William Smith
Herbert
Hamilton
Jas
U.S.A
Milton Man Killed at Level Crossing Near Milton
An hour delay repairing a flat tire preceded the death of John Henry Robbins fifty at a level crossing two miles west of Milton. His car was struck by a CPM freight en route to Toronto. he died of multiple injuries after being found between tracks. He lived in Milton with a wife who predeceased him and leaves a son and other relatives. funeral arrangements followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry—Robbins
Strick
C.P.R
Milton
Inter-Provincial Brick Company
Robbins
John Robbins
Roas-Pearen
John Henry Robbins
RR. No. 5
Grear
A. H. McLean
London
Retrain
Toronto
Tobbins
Ereng
al. Lemon
Earl Timbers
Milron
Uder
Nulholl
R. Anderson
C. K. Stevenson
Enall
MacNab
Stevenson
Rulso
Bay City
Michigan
Vivian
Fred
Mabel May
Campbellville
Sc Davis Cemetery
Sunday Visitors From Many Towns Attend Event
A Sunday School and community license service was held on church grounds drawing a large crowd of children for games and races. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Ted Justine of Everton with Judy, Mr and Mrs Liloyd Tunter, Miss Reba Brydyres, Alf Horner, Mr and Mrs A Milne of Brant ford, Mr and Mrs Max Milne and Ken of Sugifaw Michigan, Mr and Mrs Wo Head party with several relatives, and Mr and Mrs Fred Murray, Guelph. The gathering featured multiple families from Rockwood and Holstein, plus local residents Mr and Mrs Harystin, Bobby, and Mr and Mrs Murray Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Justine
Liloyd Tunter
Judy
Dainsville
Reba Brydyres
Alf Horner
Brantford
A. Milne
Sugifaw
Mich
Max Milne
Ken
Rockwood
Wo Head
Kitchener Head
Fred Murray
Guelph
Hebe
Giteheeshatchener
Harystin
Bobby
Harvey Destin
Murray Greenwood
Holstein
Acton and Milton Park In Deadlock After Eight Innings
The Acton and Milton juvenile teams fought to a 6 to 6 tie Friday night in Acton. Mowat started for Acton before Lawson finished with three strikeouts as Milton rallied late. Hickory led Acton early while Milton surged in the final innings, but the game remained scoreless in the eighth with a tense, well played contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Acton
Darkress
Lup Ountil
Grenke
Mowat
Lawson
Honty
Hickory
Trousseau Tea in Honor of Bride Miss Jean Matheson
Mrs. Wallace Matheson hosted a July trousseau tea honoring her daughter Maret An. Attendees included Miss Dorothy McKinnon Miss Minnie Somerville and several Acton Hillsburgh and Whitby residents. Decorations featured pink and white flowers and white tulle with baby's breath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trousseau
Jean Matheson
Wallace Matheson
Maret An
Aasiaong
Dorothy McKinnon
Minnie Somerville
John Chapman
Acton
Eleanor Graham
Donald Matheson
Chester Burt
Margaret J. Macdonald
Geo.— Burt
Harry Matheson
Neil McKinnon
Alex. McKinnon
Hillsburgh
Dougald Kennedy
Gro. Somerville
Geo. Fothergill
Whitby
Frances Whate
Alma
Verna Beatty
Ruth Matheson
Lois Graham
Olive Rooth
Helen West
Margaret
Joan Somerville
Henry Beatty
Low Hall
Wm. Barden
Lancey Cheyne
Muriel Akitt
Alton -and
Ledia-Snow
Inspection by visitors and town appeal
Visitors travel through towns and enjoy seeing how communities solve problems and beautify. Homes kept neat leave a favorable impression, signaling high standards. The idea of living in a well kept town spreads as visitors discuss their impressions with locals.
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Neighborhood News
Limehouse
Ospringe
Milton _and_Acton
Anta Gar
Everton
Aten
Jolson
With Larry Parks
and Evelyn Keyes
Princess Theatre
Canada
Douglas
Cecil A. Carr
Savage Optical
Guelph, Ont. St
Universal Milking Machines
NEW Holland Base Loaders
Hoover Vacuum Cleaners
Milton District Co-operative
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