Old Rockwood Revived: Historic School Preserved By Owner
In Old Rockwood fourth prime minister Sir Adam Beck and railway magnate James J. Hill are noted. A recent bottom photo shows renovations by owner Joseph Drenters to preserve the historic old school in its original shape. The school operated until 187? The image is a staff photo.
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Adam Beck
James J. Hill
Joseph Drenters
Rockwood Academy
William Wetherald
Canada
Earl Brown
A. S. Hardy
Ontario
Dublin Women’s Institute Highlights Expo Trip and Canada Visit
Mrs Clark Armstrong hosted Dublin Women’s Institute for their regular meeting with a good turnout. Members heard reports on the Nassagaweva Antique Show, planned quilt exhibits, and a bus trip. Mrs Alex Near summarized the Fourth National Conven tion of the Federated Women of Canada in Guelph with delegates from Yukon and Northwest Territories. Three Dublin WI members attended Expo in Montreal and National Convention in Guelph, sharing experiences at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Armstrong.
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Clark Armstrong
Lake Avenue
Dublin Women's Institute
M. Nellis
Institute
Mary Stewart
Duncan Moffat
Alex Near
Federated Women of Canada
University of Guelph
Canada
Yukon
North West Territories
Dublin
W.I
Montreal
Expo
Guelph
Alen Near
Manselli Nellis
Arote Dutt
Tpdia
GG Collins
J. Larch
Armstrong
Actondale Dispersal Auction at Feeder Farm
At Acton east on No 7 Highway on Saturday July 29 at 1 30 p m 30 registered Holsteins plus 6 grade 1 registered Guernsey. Cattle include 18 cows 1 very good 14 good plus 3 good newly regraded before sale with 2 daughters three years old 305 days 15830 lbs milk 356 percent milk 151 percent fat. Floss three years old 305 days 12749 lbs milk 362 percent milk 120 percent fat. Eleven Thornlea daughters 1 WG and five young Clipper daughters. Also selling 33 can Wood bulk tank Junit Surge milker and other dairy gear. Booth by Bannockburn W I Max Storey auctioneer Martyn Heslop pedigrees.
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Thornlea
Clipper
Junit
Booth
Bannockburn
W.I
Max Storey
High school spins wheel methods at Milton Georgetown Erin fairs
Police investigate a hit and run damaging a car owned by Frank Archibald at the Dominion Hotel. The incident is under review as authorities pursue leads. A feature on spinning wheel methods appeared in last week’s Free Press, noting practice by local students.
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Frank Archibald
R.A
Acton
Dominion Hotel
Milton
Georgetown
Erin Fairs
Free Press
Greenock WI Visits Wellington County Museum in Elora
Fifteen Greenock W S members and eight visitors enjoyed a historical meeting at the Wellington County Museum in Elora. The group toured the museum, then met at Mrs William Butler’s Fergus home. Plans included a lamp display for a Guelph show in September and a family picnic in Rockwood in August.
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Wellington County Museum
Elora
Greenock W.S
William Butler
Fergus
Gordon Leslie
Peron
Wellington County Historical Research Society
Guelph
Conservation Park
Rockwood
Echerich
E. Johnston
Wallace
Johnston
God Save the Queen
William Johnston
Ralph Sinclair
J Thompson
Bath
Mir Fo Johnston
Health nurse Miss Sally Thornton resigns from Halton County Unit
Miss Sally Thornton, supervisor of the Oakville office of the Halton County Health Unit, leaves to return to university and finish studies for a Bachelor of Science. A six year public health nurse, she served Acton Georgetown and Milton offices before leading Oakville. She had two years at Toronto before joining Halton. She may return after completing studies.
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Sally Thornton
Oakville
Halton County
Dextree
Halton
Miss Thornton
Acton
Georgetown
Milton
Toronto
Temperance speaker at Young People's service at Ebenezer
The Young People hosted a Sunday morning service at Ebenezer with David Ward presiding and Alan Hayward reading scripture. Dave Blair of the Ontario Temperance Federation spoke on drinking, noting small amounts slow reflexes and can cause accidents. The article also notes condolences to the Moffatt family and announces changes including a new minister Aug 6 and induction Aug 10. The North West Halon Voluntary Services prepares to start work locally and urges volunteer forms and materials.
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Ebenezer
David Ward
Alan Hayward
Sue Ward
Joy Hayward
Lloyd Lucas
Dave Blair
Ontario Temperance Federation
Deb Moffatt
Russel Finley
North West
Guelph University to launch its own FM station
The University of Guelph will name a new campus FM studio after Frank Ryan. A gift from Mrs. Ryan funds the studio to be installed in the Physical Sciences building, with operation slated for 1969. President Winegard notes the facility aims to develop student vocal talent and script production.
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The
University of Guelph
Frank Ryan
Ottawa
University
D. C. Winegard
Board of Governors
Ryan
Bean
Correction: Blyth Named Spinner in Last Week’s Photo
A misidentified craftsman in a recent picture is corrected to Robert Blyth. Town hall renovations will add a new staircase for upstairs access, while the old stairway is repurposed into new police offices.
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Robert Blyth
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Norman Dough
Actondale
Fyfe Somerville
No. 7
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Guernsey
Martyn Heslop
Greenock WI
Young People’s Service
Guelph University
Sat
Suly
Burt Lancaster
Marvin
Professionals
Herman's Hermits
Shelley Fabares
Hold ON
ALL Ladies
White
Jac
Mailton Department Store
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