Local visitors bring news across communities
Many visitors visited over the weekend to share time with relatives. Mr and Mrs Bob Woodhouse and family called on Mr and Mrs Charles Fountain. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Eric Heath on the arrival of a daughter at Gosiph General Hospital. Albert Alton and Tan visited with the Alton family. Harvey Jenlin and Janette Hindley spent time with local households. Mrs Couling remains ill but improving. Bill McKeon and Yred Raptie visited family in Quebec and Patay and Nansy visited with Alf Winters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Woodhouse
Torsaio
Charles Fountain
Eric Heath
Siean Parker
Gosiph General Hospital
Albert Alton
Tan
Guelph
John Alton
Harvey Jenlin
Stanilsy McKay
Janette Hindley
Hilleburg
Roy Hindley
Harvey Jestin
Walter Couling
Orangeville
Couling
Port
Bill McKeon
Quebec
J A. Stewart
Bill
Yred Raptie
Wm. Smith
Ted Jestin
Patay
Nansy
Alf Winters
Scholz Suffers Arm Break After Bicycle Fall
George Scholz is recovering in hospital after a fall from his bicycle down an embankment onto a stone wall. His father Mr G Scholz has been receiving treatment for a cervical ailment in Toronto General Hospital for several weeks. Other items note recent trips and visits by local residents including Merediths Karns Latimer Askin Seferink Kloaster Nielsen Maynard Mitchells and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Scholz
George Scholz
Cathy
Toronto General Hospital
C Meredith
H Karn
Manitoclin Island
Jock Roughley
Rice Lake
Gloria Latimer
Hamilton
F Askin
Fidin
A Seferink
H Kloaster
Algonquin Park
N Neilsen
Mra Maynard
England
Orlin
Margo Ruddecll
Sudbury
Olson announces engagement of Anna to Joseph Chowning
Mr and Mrs H Olson of R R 4 Acton announce the engagement of their daughter Anna to Joseph Chowning son of Mr and Mrs H Chowning of Globe Arizona The wedding is planned for Saturday July 30 1087 at Catalina Methodist Church Tuc ton Arizona
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Olson
R.R
Acton
Anna
Joseph Chowning
H.chowning
Globe
Arizona
Catalina Methodist Church
Tucton
Fire hall doors installed as Rayner moves gear to Fort William
Rayner Construction Company sent heavy equipment by rail from Acton to Fort William this week. An alarm at Micro Tlasfic Company plant Sunday triggered by sprinkler system caused about 50 dollars in water damage per plant official Neil Bowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayner Construction Company
Acton
Fort William
Micro Tlasfic Company
Neil Bowles
Hales Wins Wellington By-Election For Progressive Conservative Banner
Alfred Hales, a Wellington County merchant and Guelph alderman, carried the Progressive Conservative banner to victory in a special by election held last Monday. Hales polled 11,608 votes, a plurality of 5,485 over the nearest challenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hales
Guelph
Wellington County
Hales
OsPaines Community Girls' Supper Club entertains at dinner
OsPaines community girls hosted a supper for mothers, with menus including salmon loaf, tossed salad, potato salad, tea cakes, cookies. Guests included Mrs A Bomey and Mrs A Holloch, plus several local families attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa Stewart
Lub
Handy
Waleaders
Saga Beach
Aix
OAC
Marguerite Klooster
Mise DO
Mra W Awrey
Shirley Awrey
Sharon Deacy
Madeline Gnristen
Betty Grundy
Limehouse W I Holds Meeting In Memorial Hall
Limehouse Women’s Institute convened July 3 in the Community Memorial Hall Limehouse with Mia F Brown presiding. Three visitors attended 13 members answered roll call. Reports and finances were read. A donation to Scott Mission and a request for 0.5 mile speed limit signs were approved. A bus trip to Collingwood was noted and a picnic set for August 22 at Waterfalls Playground. Miss Doris Mitchell spoke on kindergarten teaching and the home school link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A W. Renton
Limehouse Women's Institute
Memorial Hall
Limehouse
Mia F Brown
Mary Stewart
Scott Mission
Gisby
Adhe
James Noble
Flower and Fruit Committee
Ed Findlay
Collingwood
Georgetown
Waterfalls Playground
Mes E Findlay
Harold Brown
Canada
Harry Brown
Agriculture and Canadian Industries
Sanford
Doris Mitchell
Great Grandmother’s Robe Marks BC Christening
Brenda Lynn Brewster the infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. B H Brewster was christened in June at St Thomas Anglican Chilliwack with Rev J W Way officiating. Godparents include Mrs R Mouncey and Mr D W Dayton. The gown, worn by four generations, came from London and a matching Irish lace robe was used. A replica gown is on display at the Royal Ontario Museum Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Lynn Brewster
B. H. Brewster
St. Thomas’ Anglican Church
Chilliwack
J. W. Way
Brewster
Aileen McIsaac
Atton
R. Mouncey
Melfort
Saak
Birch Hills
Sask
D. W. Dayton
London
England
Heather May
Sharon Louise
Royal Ontario Museum
Toronto
St John’s progress report from Acton Brigade leader
R S Hart Brigade Superintendent reviews St John’s progress for Acton Council. Acton volunteers fundraise for fire safety, plan twice monthly joint meetings with Guelph, aim to register the brigade, and seek space at YMCA or school for equipment storage. Finances not discussed. donations expected via public-friendly drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Hart
St. John’s Progress
Acton Counce
MU Johnie Ambulance
Acton Brigade
Wrigade
Robert S Hart
Acton
Guelph
Acton Group
YMCA
St Jobin
Busy Bees Institute Meeting Hosted by Mrs J Frank
The July Bee of the Busy Bees Women's Institute met at Mrs J Frank's home with president Mrs Locher in the chair. Attendees discussed upcoming entries for Milton Cleargetown and Acton fairs and planned to view an invitation. A guest speaker, Mya Tindeau, spoke on Millen's centennial history and local landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank
Busy Bees Women's Institute
Acton
Mya
Tindeau
Millen
Tiret
Opffire
Mra Cone
Wu Dodds
Mre
Allen Acont
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D .S. McDonald
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Grady
Elect A. Hales
Wellington
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Mary Struthers
James Struthers
J A Bulloch
Camily
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Mo Jackson
George Rennick
Isahtwin
Paul
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Stewart Tattle
Sandra Vedsma
Drampton
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Holland
Ken Robertson
Lynda
Donna
Rexdale
J G Robertson
K Klouster
Henry Klouster
Glen Williams
Michigan
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Cecil Nellar
Jean
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Margaret
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B.C
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Fred A. Hoffman
Optometrists
E. P. Head
St. George's Square
WM. C. Allan
Queen St. W
Tom Nicol
Sanitone
Noe
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Art
Herb Cook
Acton Seeeer
Owenette
Halton County
Acton O Georgetown
Ryd
United Suburban. Gas
Acyon
United AS
A. G. A. Risted
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Brian
Aubrey Gervais
Amene
Queen $Y
Franklin Prouse Motors
Laurence Motors
Dany A. Gervais and Son Pruit & Vegetails
Moudefrate
Mackenzie News
Hollmar
Melimer
Hellmar
Georgetown Tari
Norman Brown
Jack Morrow
Franklin Prouse
Norm Brown
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