Strathroy and London Visits Highlight Local Notices
Local residents travel and guest exchanges appear across Strathroy and nearby towns. Names include EJ Hawsard, Mrs A McMullen, Allan Mercer, Bernice Reid, McLure of Silver Creek, Harold Reed, F H Taylor family, A Soper, Mownard Kentner, Gordon Pearson, Colin McNie of Detroit, Reid family, Moore family, Hassard, and Guelph Hospital staff. The report notes hospital visits, weddings, dances, and family gatherings with several weekend appearances in Toronto and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixa Bernice Reid
Guelph General, Hospital
Veroaention
McLure
Silver Creek
Kr. F. Collier
Familly
Wm. Gowdy
Holmes- Saunders
Hornby
Harold M. Reed
Toronto
James H. Reed
F. H. Taylor
Bobby
Guelph
Jas T Taylor
Brock St
Gordon Pearson
Dundalk
Humagel
Wurnagel
Gordon
Colin McNie
Detroit
Engagements announced for Griffin and Delaney families
The notice says Sarah Eleanor Griffin daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Griffin of Enin to Willam Henry second son of Mr and Mrs J Thompson of Acton will marry in mid June. It also announces Doreen Blanche Delaney daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Marshall to James Alfred Miller son of Mr and Mrs James Miller of Toronto with a Ballinafad United Church wedding on June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Eleanor
Lloyd~Marshall
Doreen Blanche Delaney
James Alfred Miller
James Miller
Toronto
Ballinafad United Church
Johnny Knny Gray Speaks at Duke Devonshire LODE Meeting
The June Duke Devonshire LODE chapter meeting at Regent Mrs. Norman Baird’s home drew good attendance. Letters from LODE provincial HQ thanked Britain and Dr T H Stewart for parcel aid to Save the Children. The chapter plans flag purchases for Acton Public School and a birthday dinner in United Church. Mrs McFaul of Hamilton may speak at the anniversary. the charter will be hung in the Legion Hall for viewing. Mr Johnny Line tt gave a talk on recreation, tracing his early interest and detailing a 1986 Denmark trip and Olympic exposure. Refreshments followed, with thanks to speakers and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
L.O.D.E
Norman Baird
D.E
Britain
T. H. Stewart
Save the Children Fai
Acton
United Church
McFaul
Hamilton
Legion
Lakeside
Utherland
Princess Elizabeth
Johnny Line
Denmark
Germany
Oshawa
Matthaws
Olso
Carolyn Oakes
Eway
Garrett
Evans
Drysdale
Reid
Church Slows Annfied Church of Canada Actiin
The Friendly Church in Ontario names Rev. A. Walter Fosbury as minister at Beas Parsonage on Bower Avenue. Community notes show steady local activity and pastoral leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annfied Church of Canada Actiin
Ontario
the Friendly Church
A. Walter Fosbury
Beas BD
Bower Avenue
Sunday church services schedule for June 1947
Sunday, June 1947 timetable lists 10.00 a.m. Sunday School and Junior Bible Class, 11.00 a.m. Morning Service, and 7.00 p.m. Evening Service with the sermon They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.
Hymns and Services at St Alan the Martyr June 1947
The record lists Sunday services on June 8 1947 at St Alan the Martyr including Holy Communion at 8 30 a.m. Beginners class at 11 15 a.m. Church School at 12 15 p.m. Evensong and sermon at 7 p.m. A Wednesday feast of Saint Barnabas on June 11 includes Holy Communion at 10 a.m.
Weekend church program notices for 1947 events
Sunday June 8 1947 events include 11 00 am Young People’s Service with speaker Mr C O Plank and 7 00 pm with Mr Robert Sweet of Oshawa a London Bible College graduate. Special music by Miss Hirzel Connor of Toronto. Thursday 8 30 pm B Y P U A Welcome to All.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Service
C_O- Plank
Robert Sweet
Oshawa
London Bible College
Hirz
el Connor
Toronto
B.Y.P.U
Provide Program For Parents Night At Acton Guides
Acton citizens attended a Friends and Guides Parents Night in the United Church Schoolroom on Friday May 30. Miss L Stewart led the entertaining program with skits songs and recitations by the 1st Acton Company as they showcased their progress and the challenges of obtaining uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Girl Guides
United * Church
L. Stewart
Acton Company
Jane Elliott
Guide
Christian Lamb
Carolyn Oakes
Maxine
Ronnie Dundee
Adele Chew
Delaine Gibbons
Pat Sargent
Lorraine Rozell
Chiia
Jin Lamb
Duke of York
Carolyn
Biz
Max- Ine
Mrg
T.E. Robinson
Hornby
Carolyne Oakes
Christina Lamb
Rochelle Henderson
Jane—Eluatt
Coconds
Joyce Lambert
Faye Dawkins
Barbara Smith
Maxine Gamble
Frieda Johnson
Barbara
Jane Baxter
Enna Jennings
D. C. Robinson
Poe Camne
P. L
Ge Elliott
Milan
Family Shower Honours Acton Bride and Groom
A Toronto party hosted at the Queensway home of Mrs H J Windeler honored Miss Jessie Russell and Mr Ed Landsborough with a pre wedding shower. Attendees included D C Russell, S Russell family members, Mr and Mrs P J Windeler and others. After gifts, a buffet dinner was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Jessie Russell
Ed. Landsborough
H. J. Windeler
Queensway
Toronto
Atissante HW
D.C. Russell
C. H. Harrison
Russell
J. HL Sault
Ken Russel
Betty Rankin
Doug and
Bill Russell
Jeanette Russell
P. J. Windeler
Letter Writing Habits and Family News Decay
The piece notes many people write rarely and via few letters, leaving relatives in the dark unless a major family event occurs. It reflects on assumptions that lack of news equals normal life and that friends desire more frequent updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Clearing Auction Sale At J Dennis Farm
Public auction on June 7 at 1 PM on No 7 Highway between Acton and Rockwood offers horses harnesses cattle hogs poultry and equipment plus hay grain tractor and farm implements. Hindley and Elliott are auctioneers with Bracken as clerk. cash day of sale with no reserve and no removals until settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joun
Dennis
No. 7 Highway
Acton
Rockwood
York
Ford
Gilson
M. H. Binder
M. H
Iver
Chatham
Gurney
Also Mentioned on This Page
EJ. Hawsard
Strathroy
London
A. McMullen
Wilbert McMullen
Allan Mercer
Little Ee
Mra . Arnold
A. Soper
Erin
Ballinafad
Mra. Mownard-Kentner
Georgetown
Guelph Hospital
G. H Lantz
Johnny Knny Gray
Duke Devonshire
Lo.d
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Hnox Chuhch
J. M. Alderson
Bla
M.C. & Bar
Hney
Alan the
Baptist Church
A. Floyd
Smith Jeweler
Quebec Street
West Guelph
Ont
ST. George's Square
Thursand
Adolpe Menjou
Gail Russell
Guards Twin
SM. M. Electronic
Technicalord
Monte Hale
Adrian, Booth
White Tie
Dan Duryea
Wilham Bendix
Fox News
Humphrey Bogart
Lauren Bacall
Hindley & Elliott
Mitten
Wm. Bracken
Nsei
F.L. Wright
Realtor and
Ynaurarice
E. E. Harrop
Police
Barrey
Ajax
Alaska
Gilson Refrigerator
Milton
Ds.t
Acton Boys’ and Girls’ Band
The
Canadian Legion
J. E. McMullen
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