Local church meeting notes and reports
Mrs Hazel Derham of Guelph presided over a gathering with members and one visitor. The minutes and treasurer's report were approved, correspondence reviewed, and reports on September bale and bank discussed. An invitation to a cancer research firm and a social time followed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel ‘Derham
Guelph
Terie Ibe
Om Va Pearen
Onal
M. Milne
J. Duby
Gordon Swanston
Mise Pearen
Acon
St. John’s Parish Hall
Lloyd Johnston
G. Mra
Manpower Centre takes over immigration services in Guelph
On May 15 the responsibility for newly arrived immigrants shifted from the Immigration Division to the Manpower Division of the Department of Manpower and Immigration. The Canada Manpower Centre at 70 Fountain Street East now handles reception emergency assistance family and occupational counselling and job placement for all immigrants. Those required to repay transportation costs should pay the Immigration Division at 75 Farquhar Street. Close liaison is maintained to ensure service continuity. Immigrants are described as carefully selected highly qualified skilled workers and professionals. The Centre emphasizes qualified counsellors and hospitality from Canadians to ease adaptation to the Canadian way of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immigration
Department of ‘Manpower
Canada Manpower Centre
Fountain Street East
Guelph
Canada
Department of Manpower and Immigration
Farquhar Street
Department
Imm Ts
Halton Corn Club Holds Indoor Regular Meeting
The 4H Corn Club met at Charles Austin farm due to bad weather with Vice-president Murray Brownridge presiding. Bill Wilson led the session after roll call by Laura Henderson, discussing judging classes for barley and oats and dividing into groups for reasons to Ken Murdoc, Geoff Taylor, and Bill Wilson. An Assistant Agricultural Representative reviewed the prior meeting on food problems in India and corn treatment methods before planting. Ken Alderson thanked the hostesses for opening their home to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
David Austin
Charles Austin
Murray Brownridge
Bill Wilson
Laura Henderson
Ken Murdoc
Geoff Taylor
India
Ken Alderson
Corn Club
Trail Riders spring horse show in Rockwood details
Rockwood Rockwood Trail Riders held a spring horse show with 25 horses and riders competing in 19 events from pleasure classes to games and cross-country. Cindy Fon Gueinhoy and Ale e Ene top junior standings as the club plans parades in June and July plus a July weekend camp-out and rally with contact for more info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Cindy A Fon Gueinh Oy
Alee Ene
Guelph
Cal
Ken Duncan
Field Trip Pupils See Baby Pigs During Visit
School pupils on a field trip observe baby pigs and a baby pony at a farm. They meet Mrs Louise Pinson and other relatives visiting from nearby areas. The outing includes students from grades 1 and 2 and local families Mrs Jer ry Bearpentenaer and others making brief appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumer
St. Spares Moats
Louise Pinson
William Butler
Len Buckatsoph
K. Klooster
Jerry Bearpentenaer
Childron
Gowanst
David Stewart
Ancaster
Rockwood couple marks South wedding anniversary
Mr Mack Rockwood and Mrs George Mack of Rockwood recently celebrated their South wedding anniversary. Family gathered amid flowers and a decorated cake. They received a telegram from Premier John Robarts and congratulatory letters from Prime Minister Pearson Opposition leader Diefenbaker and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
George Mack
John Robarts
Pearson
Diefenbaker
Alfred Hales
John Rooth
Eramosa Township
Eramosa
Rockwood Home and School graduation banquet honors class
Yellow and blue decor graced Rockwood School tables as 54 graduates and eight guests dined on a salad supper. John Morrison of John F. Ross CVI delivered an inspirational address on education as a path to freedom, urging continued study beyond high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Jerry DeGroot
Marian Drijber
Grace
Kathy Osborne
McRae
Ron Millson
D. McPhedran
Love
Christine Sinclair
John Morrison
John F. Ross
J. F. Ross
Morrison
Barbara Marshall
Tosh
Murray—Smeltzer
Eramosa School
Marilyn Eldson
Queen
Quiet Commons Week Stirs Around Estimates and Justice
The past week in the House of Commons centered on estimates and government spending for the year ending March 31, 1968. Debate is expected to continue through June with noncontroversial bills and a possible Landreville Supreme Court resolution. Fathers Day and Vietnam policy prompts from constituents are noted, urging health checks and Canada adopting a more active stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Justice Landreville
Supreme Court
Senate
Governor General
Chamber
Vietnam
W. Gordon
Churchill Church Anniversary and Visitors From Ireland
Churchill Church holds anniversary services led by guest speaker Rev. William A. Gibb from Westdale United Church Hamilton. Special music planned. Community extends sympathy to the Thompson family in Victoria. Local residents and visitors from Ireland, Toronto, Weston, Port Credit and beyond are noted at various gatherings and funeral services, with numerous friends and relatives mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill Church
ILIS
William A. Gibb
West Dale
United Church
Hamilton
Joshua Thompson
John Thompson
Victoria
Eric Lawrence
Jack Pearce
Toronto
Alfred Saunders
Norman Turner
David
Juliana
Ebenezer United Church
J. Joiel Malton
Pred Dragnett
Weston
Alfred Winter
Heather Ann Down
Bob Kerr
Chambers
Downpatrick
County Down
North Ireland
Pat
Ireland
Ward Hamilton
Port Credit
Ted Granger
Debbie
Betty
Andy
Earl Reid
Palgrave
Alfred Thompson
Georgetown
Clare Mitchell
London
Stewarttown
Bud Anderson
Earl
Jim
Bellwood
Don Anderson
Donald and
Davids
Fred Spear
Harry Shortill
Russell Somerville
Ralph Thompson
Cliff Nelson
Margaret
Dick Shortill
World Cities Reach Over Hundred Thousand Populations
The global count of cities surpassing 100,000 residents stands at roughly two thousand, reflecting rapid urban growth and concentration in major regions. This trend highlights shifting economic activity and infrastructure demands as populations diverge from rural areas to urban centers.
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Ogala Hills
Lou
Helen
Gtaff
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Albert
Maltby Fuels
Main ST
Peter Cushing
Susan Denberg
Andre Morell
and Elizabeth Sellars
Tony Curtis
Jack Lemmon
Natalie Wood
Acton Free Press
Churchill
Ireland In News
Misa Carol Swackhamer
Teachers’ College
Speyside Consolidated School
J. A. Macdonald
Earl Grey
R. A. Burrows
Silton, Sask
Charles Binnie
Expo
Esley Johnston
Brampton
James Smith
Alfred
Victor
Donald
Shirley
Texas
Seane Swackhamer
Jean
Kathy
District Shopping Guide
Acton
Renee & Dick Voskamp
Speyside
ST . Aa
General Merchandise
Ont
Sporting Goods
Service
BP Products Tobacco
Rick’s Snack Bar
Robertson
Marketeria
General Merchants
Stratton-Dupuis
Silvercreek General Store
Dick & Myrtle
Hwy
Ken
Reckwood
Saunders Bakery Ltd
Maine
Kingwell
Lawrence Kingwell
Prop
Jennings
Hohenville
Guelph Rosd
Mohawk
PETTY
Laura and
Fred Meadows
Haltonville
Es Edie
Silver Creek
Brucedalf
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