Community Notes from Orton and Surrounding Areas
Local tidbits recall weddings and showers across Orton Hall and nearby towns. Notables include Lorne McGowan and Lucille Cox honored at Orton Hall, Miss Ethel Ward wedding in Toronto, and Doris Watson shower at Loggan home with wedding planned for Bilton. Also Paul Tarzwell and Mary MacMillan gifted a Chesterfield suite in Hillsburg, plus several district annual attendees in Belwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Lorne McGowan
Neve Lucille
Cox
Orton Hall
Jocni
Marsville
Redman
James ‘Nevillg
Ken Nevills
Ethel Ward
Toronto
Doris Watson
Mary MacMillan
Chesterfield
Hillsburg
Halle
Winnifred Thompson
Montreal
Ernie Hall
Glenna
Anna
Wm. Rothman
James Jackson
Wm. Ballentine
E. Awrey
C. Bacon
Edward Gray
Earl Jessop
John Root
Robert Wheeler
W. Flewelling
Ballentine
Weddings, visits, and community notes in Ballinafad region
Local society pages record guests at the Delaney-Miller wedding in Ballinafad United Church and the Anderson-Stewart wedding at Acton United Church. Nearby residents attend gatherings, visits, and family events across Lindsay Mississippi to Guelph. A Meredith and Simmons plant hosts a large employee gathering with retirement tribute, plus institute and ladies aid activities, school awards, and a Paris area mad bull incident.
Everton Weekend Visits Include Guelph Families
Sunday visitors in Everton included Mr and Mrs Fred Murray and Mr and Mrs Kitcherer Head of Guelph. Miss Barham and Muriel Benham of Guelph stayed with J P Benham's family. The Jestins and Bobby visited Kingsbury in Guelph Rad. Kate Reed and Robert Patten hosted guests with John Alton and family. Harvey Jestin and Bobby called on Archie Lasby as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Head
Fred Murray
Kitcherer Head
Guelph
Barham
Muriel Benham
J. JP. Benham
Harvey Jestin
Bobby
Duncan Skingsbury
Guelph Rad
Walter Couling
Orjengeville
Kate Reed
Anu
Robert Patten
John Alton
Harvey Jesting
Bobby Vinited
Stanley McKay
Ted Jestin
Archie Lasby
Anniversary Services Held at United Church in Rockwood
Rockwood marks anniversary with a large crowd at United Church led by Rev George A Wishart of Paisley Memorial Guelph. Guest minister Rev Mr Dale from Speedside assisted. church decor bright with spring flowers. Monday evening social and program chaired by Rev John Ward. Frank Guild of New York attended. King’s birthday observed closing banks and schools briefly. St John’s Church observed Holy Communion Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
George A. Wishart
Paisley Memorial Church
Guelph
Ening
Dale of
Speedside
John Ward
Frank Guild
New York
Bessie Gardiner
Bala
Fred Day
Hamilton
Frechise
Hekars Craddock
Toronto
George Laverty
Lower Main Street
Frank ‘Kelso
St. John’s Church
Community Visitors and June Meeting Highlights
Recent visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Thos Ivens and family at Miss Iven's, Mrs. McAdams of Toronto with Mrs. Ellerby, Mr and Mrs W Creenbees and children, Mr. Alex Wright from Monto, Mr. David Swackhamer of New Westminster with Miss M Swackhamer, and Mrs. Proctor of Toronto with the Mitchells. The Spitzers visited Breslau Sunday. Mrs. Ro Lane spent time in Toronto with her sister, Mrs. Morrow. Mrs. Alex Currie is in Toronto General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wim Gordon moved into Mr Rae Scott's stone house. Twenty-two attended the June WL meeting. roll call listed vegetables people like to cook, especially potatoes. Mrs DeVries spoke on The Dutch Food Question and shared wartime hardships observations. The program was led by Mrs S Wright. motto was A stitch in time Saves nine. Mrs A Benton read current events. Gifts were given to retiring president Mr Ellerby and TW 17 treasurers. Mrs Ellerby received a desk chair and wall mirror, and Mrs Gisby was pinned a Federated W TO Ontario pin. Mrs Benton presented Mrs FE Miller with a cup and reply. Refreshments followed including a birthday cake honoring a member with a same-day birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
Toronto
Mitchell's
Bull Mills
DeVries
TSIG-17
E00 Miller
Kurkpatri
Sapiqeer
Ellerby
Gisby
W. T. of Ontario
Well Drilling Underway Near Knatchbull In Farm District
Mr Gow of Fergus operates a well drilling machine started by Mr Ernest Grummet of Guelph for Mr George Nightingale near his barn at Knatchbull on Monday. Ebenezer Church elders election secured Sheldon Trousdale Clare Pickett for a three year term. Visitors from Campbellville and Saltom noted, farmers planned OAC farm week trips as apple orchards and crops show strong hay and wheat prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gow
Fergus
Ernest Grummet
Guelph
George Nightingale
Knatehbhull
Ebenezer United Church
Sheldon -Trousdale
Clare Pickett
Ernest G. Wilson
Hanhy
Campbellville
R. R
Knatchbull
William Forbes
Saltom
G. O. Wilson
O.A.C
Graduation gifts and tea honor Cedarvale resident
A Cedarvale gathering honored Miss Mabel Hardy of Guelph General Hospital at a recent graduation. Attendees included witnesses Joyce Weltch and Lillian Short, with others at Mr. Fred Smith's home for an afternoon tea and presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Hardy
Guelph General Hospital
Joyce Weltch
Lillian Shortl
Eleanor Ghitin
Fred Smith
Findall
Mary Currit
Archie’ Kerr
Elwood Jackson
Bessie Read
Sid Spears
Stanley Swackhamer
Donald Matheson
Iss Mary Currie
Smith Griffin Jr
Mr. Smith
June Meeting of Acton Branch Women's Institute
The Acton Women's Institute held its June meeting at Mrs. E. F. Collier's home with fifteen members present and five adult visitors along with five junior visitors. Reports from convenors covered program ideas and department activities including rhubarb canning, layette donations to flood victims, and plans for a July picnic. The gathering featured readings and a devotional, followed by a banquet lunch and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women's Institute
E. F. Collier
R. L Davidson
Home, Economics
Layette
Ek Fey
Wwe
Francis ‘Wilds
God
Fred Hunter
Donna Anderson
Absurd Downtown Toronto Scene Quip About Sunday Churchgoers
A Toronto columnist recalls an American tourist asking a porter for activity on Sunday morning. An Irish officer replies that Catholics are in church, Protestants in bed, and Jews in Florida. The joke highlights social groups and a lighthearted view of Sunday stillness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Florida
Toronto court sentences amid theft and probation cases
Henry Boisclair and Manton Langille, of Trafaalgar and Milton, receive months for stealing wheat from Milton McClary. Langille and Rosselaire get 30 and 60 days. Henry Bausch committed for trial on higher court for alleged bonds theft. Walter Aikens given probation for one year after admitting assault on a child. others face adjournments and restitution discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Boisclair
Trafaalgar
Kenneth M. Langdon
Milton
Manton Langille
Tom Milton McClary
Game
Rosselair
Langille
George E. Elliott
Langite
Boisclair
William K.hawke
Lee J. Smith
Burlington
Tutchie
Hamilton
AAS
Wi. T. Dick
Henry Bausch
Toronto
Bausch
Acton
Fred Cooper
Margaret~Denny
The
Walter Aikens
Aikens
Charlies Leatherland
Mrs Smith
Malcolm McDuffe
Aiken
Nodn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
Redberg
Orton
Ospruygce
Ward Bruce
Cinrnet
Lindsay
Blanche’ McKinnon
Delaney-Miller
Ballinafad United Church
George Jackson
Kenneth Stubbington
Anderson-Stewart
Acton United Church
Mirs
Helen Jackson
Douglas Robertson
D. G. Robertson
Carman Griffin
South Bend
Ind
Thomas Fines
Wm. Henderson
Ross Ferguson
Hendersons
Ireland
Henderson
Earl McGowan
Douglas
E. Sunter
Ruth .Papple
Burford
Jean Watson
Forks of the Credit
Elgin Brown
George Robertson
Albert McWiliams
Lois and
Norman
Puslinch
William, Webb
Laurine
James
R. van Norman
W. Benson
Wayne
Kenneth Roberts
Mind Weare
Karl Kalthoff
Meredith’ and Simmons
Kalthofff
Osmringe Woomen's Institute
Thirten
Earden
Aedh
Stevnder
Belwood
Ed Barber
Doris Fines
Theos Fines
Doris" Fines
Paris
France
Han
Everton
Thos. Ivens
Iven
McAdams
W.— Creenbees
Benton's
Alex Wright
Monto
David Swackhamer
New Westminster
M. Swackhamae Ee
Cedarvale
Women's Institute
Higher
Nassagaweva
Fulton
Rockwood, Ont
LW. McMillan
Campbellville, Ont
Highland Concrete Block Co. Ltd. RR
Georgetown
Horney
Ilton
Acton Y.M. C.A
Cys
Aity-M.cas
Y.M.C.A
Acton Physical Fitness_and Recreation Committee
Y.M.C.A. Me
Dad
Biltmore
Elliott Bros
Ont
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