Graduation Banquet Honors 100 Plus Grade 8 Students
Over 100 eighth graders were honored at a graduation banquet Tuesday. Roburt Little and M. Z. Bennett schools highlighted with green and blue boutonnieres and white and yellow corsages. Donald Long served as master of ceremonies. Murray Smith urged continued effort toward higher education as gifts were presented to the two schools. Awards recognized greatest advancement and proficiency with remarks from local officials and Legion auxiliaries. The program featured a varied entertainment lineup including vocal numbers, piano duets, and a drum and guitar performance. A lengthy list of graduates from the Robert Little and M. Z. Bennett schools followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Little School
M. Z. Bennett
Donald Long
Charles Landsborough
Home Agri School Association
Grace
Robert Myers
Diane Swackhamer
Murray Smith
Tagan
Belt
Legionies’ Auxiliary
Legion
Jill Hurst
M. Z. Bennett School
Nancy Miller
Robert Little School
W. J. Wolfe
Duke of Devonshire
Bill Reid
Obert Little School
Janice Rosell
Tony Leighton
Neil Franklin
Glenn Banks
Ithe
Ares
David Langley
Buddy Holmes
Gerald Wieck
Gail Buttenham
Danny Ardie
John McNabb
Loonie
Pat Grahame
Cheryl Price
Sharon Bradley
Donna Landsborough
Bernie Fraema
Ralph Mathews
Delaware
Mr. Banks
Besntifel
Sharon
Students and teachers tour navy ship on Lake Ontario
Principal E A Hansen and teacher C Regnvaldson along with students James Ironside and Brian Barbeau joined the navy for a day last Saturday. They toured M C S Chaudiere in Hamilton before boarding the subchaser and watching depth charges fired while speaking with sailors on the lake cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Cruise
E. A. Hansen
C. Regnvaldson
James Ironside
Brian Barbeau
Navy
M.C.S
Chaudiere
Lake Ontario
Hamilton
Demonstration of Secondhand Street Sweeper on Acton Streets
Residents watched a secondhand street sweeper demonstration by the road committee. The machine sprays water then sweeps dust into a pan, but initial runs raised significant dust due to winter sand and calcium residues. Clerk administrator J. McGeachie said the dust issue should subside after the first sweeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road Committee
J. McGeachie
Regent Reports On Convention Proceedings
Lake side chapter 1.C.D.E. members heard reports on the convention. Articles discussed included new Hansal pert and Canadian terms. West from Se Me Sor Africa shared interest. Vice Sprostoa setter noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
C.D.E
Grams
Doe
Etre
Hansal Pert
Bae West
Africa
Sprostoa Setter
Widowed Laura Dittrich Dies After Illness in Canada
Born in Birmingham England in 1872 Laura Dittrich came to Canada four and a half years ago. She died after a 10 day illness at 9 Queen St W with funeral services held at the Church of St Alban the Martyr and Fairview cemetery on June 10. Survived by three sons Frederick Dittrich and Ronald Dittrich in England and Victor Frederick in Acton, a sister Mrs Nellig Mollen, and five grandchildren. Pallbearers included Rev J K Reid and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Stokreef
Church of
St. Alban the Martyr
Fairview Cemetery
Laura
Minnie Dittrich
Lewis Christian
Queen St. W
Mrs. Dittrich
Birmingham
England
Canada
Frederick Lewis Henry Smethwick Christian Dittrich
Mr. Dittrich
Acton
Victor Frederick
Ronald Athelstan
Nellig Mollien
J. K. Reid
John Bryan
George Gold
Roy McKay
Douglas Dittrich
George Dodds
Inquest Finds Fatigue Contributed To Speyside Fatal Crash
A five member jury in Milton court house ruled Laraine Verrault 37 of London died from injuries after her car left No 25 Highway south of Speyside on May 28. They cited probable over fatigue after long travel. Chemist Prof Joslyn Rogers testified Verrault had 1.6 parts alcohol per thousand in blood, estimating about 88 ounces of beer consumed before driving. Crown counsel urged public awareness of alcohol in highway deaths and a breath or body fluid test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laraine Verrault
London
Speyside
Milton Court House
G. E. Syer
Joslyn Rogers
Attorney General's Laboratory
Teven
Rogers
Hallion
Burial in Rockwood for Guelph Widow Ruth McCutcheon
Ruth Edna McCutcheon widow of William John McCutcheon died June 10 at St. Joseph’s hospital Guelph aged 79. Funeral June 13 at Rumley Shoemaker. interment Rockwood cemetery with pallbearers Ray Young Norman Armstrong J J Stewart Cameron Kitching Clayton Barber Wilbur Patterson. Born Eramosa township to John Osburn and Jane Bott. survived by daughters Elva Patterson of Guelph and Bertha Gray of Toronto, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumley-Shoemaker
Ruth Edna McCutcheon
William John McCutcheon
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Rockwood Cemetery
Ray Young
Norman Armstrong
J. J. Stewart
Cameron Kitching
Clayton Barber
Wilbur Patterson
A. H. McKenzie
Eramosa Township
George W Bilton Retired Farm Leader Dies at 70
George William Bilton a longtime Nassagaw township farmer of The Breeces retired to Cameron Ontario and then Halton Centennial Manor June 110. He was a single man in failing health born of Robert Bilton and Mary Bennett. Funeral service by Rev R A Brook at Rumsey Shoemaker Acton June 3 with interment in Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers named Colin McColl Bob Anderson Harold Townsley Wes Allen Gordon Bilton and Clarence Dumbar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George William Bilton
Halton Centennial Manor
Nassagaw Township
Robert Bilton
Mary Bennett
Breeces
Cameron
Acton
R.A. Brook
Rumsey- Shoemaker Funeral Home
Fairview Cemetery
Colin McColl
Bob Anderson
Harold Townsley
Wes Allen
Gordon Bilton
Clarence Dumbar
Presbyterian W M S meeting and church notices from Limehouse
Card from Africa Read To Presbyterian W M S describes a June 9 gathering at Mrs Milly Crichton with scripture reading prayer and study chapter. Also notes a Limehouse Limehouse Presbytery Church communion service plans a June 18 picnic and other church activities plus visitors and hospitality details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Presbyterian W.ms
Wans
Milly
Crichton
Sanford
James Noble
Limehouse
Minnie Nickell
Eden Milly
Mills
Bale Fund
Parents’ Association
Presbyterian
Memorial Hall
Limehouse Presbytery Church
R. Lone
Toronto
David Roughley
Leslie Team
Terri the Waal
Reecently
Bride-to-be Feted At Three Showers Before Wedding
Miss Avelina Rocher, married May 28 to Allan Bailey of Georgetown, received gifts at three showers. Hosts included Mrs Gerrit de Bruyn on April 18, Mrs Pete Turkesz and Mrs Frank Toth on April 25, and Mrs Reg Bailey with Mrs Don Bailey on May 14 in Brampton for pantry and miscellaneous celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avelina Rocher
Allan Bailey
Georgetown
Gerrit de Bruyn
Pete Turkesz
Frank Toth
Reg Bailey
Don Bailey
Brampton
Insight into Arctic For .O.D.E. Members
The article describes a June meeting at Mrs. G. Lesiie s home for the Duke of Devon shire chapter. Regent Mrs. Knox and Mrs. Thomas reported on celebrations in Toronto and a growth article about the order. D Dittrich showed Arctic life slides and spoke of his four month church work with Eskimos near Hudson Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lesiie
K. Knox
Thomas
Toronto
H.R. Force
Arctic
1.C.D.E
Frobisher Bay
Canada
D. Dittrich
Trinity College
University of Toronto
Hudson’s Bay
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Janes Tathy
Robert Little
Ronald Henry
Caroline Hibbard
Mary Hiadun
Helen Hopkins
Edward Hubbell
Annette Jensen
John Kirkwood
Shirley Klinck
Leona Marks
John Massales
Dia Joyd McIntyre
Molnar
Jill ‘Morton
Robertee
David Papillon
Donna Pendleton
Paul Phelan
Jack Pope
Margaret Price
Kay
Donald Earle
Jo Anne Emmerson
Philip Grahame
David Hargrave
Sandra Hargrave
Catherine Hyens
Marie Huisman
Lynda James
Christine Lawrence
Valerie Lazenby
Jane Leonardi
David Lidken
Lynne Masters
Ralph Matthews
Doreen McKelvey
Jimmie Paul
Thelyga Phillipps
Susan Radford
Janice Ralston
Jacqueline Sidsworth
Diane Swack
Serpy
Regent
Mrs. Dittrich Passes
Rockwood
Forbes’ Garage
Bowery
Sat-Mon
Defiant Ones
Tony Curtis
the Tall T
Tuea
Holden Sophia Loren
Jack Douglas
Wilfred Rhyness
Dr. Bowers
Clarence Catlon
Francis, Brown
Robert W. Dredge
J. G. Gillies
Henry McT
Obifuai
George W. Bilton
Jack Ridley Cartage
Meyer Hay
Meyer
Torres
Tteyer
Milton Milling
Martin ST. Massey-Ferguson
Wesley Lane
Ted Morrow
Mes. E
Voskamp
Deboer
Berends
Mr. Berends
Charles Mather
Gledhill
Don Mills
Ang Mies
Cyril Tht
Patterson's
A. W. Benton
Meddles
W. Greenlees
Campbellville
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred. A. Hoffman
Optometrists
E. P. Head
St. George's Square
O.D.E
Watson‘s Dairy Bar
Harvey Laverty
Main Street N
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