Rockwood Trustees Approve Fire Officers in 1964 Meeting
Rockwood trustees at the February meeting in the fire hall approved the 1964 fire department officers led by Fire Chief Arthur Nightingale and Deputy Jack Peart. They ordered repairs to a tank and decided no village budget for 1964 could be provided to West Eramosa Township. The group approved village accounts totaling 2,872.23 dollars and adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Fire Department
Arthur Nightingale
Jack Peart
Clifford Meadows
Curt Meadows
Frank Kelso
Hirest
Fred Weyman
Quee
West Township Council
Eramosa
St Fe Ie
Kathy Cargo Wins Public Speaking Finals at Rockwood
Kathy Cargo of S S 2 Eramason finished first in the public speaking finals at Rockwood town hall with a speech on Madame Curie. Tom Landom of S S 4 placed second. a tie for third went to Greta McPhedran and Betty Oakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Cargo
Rockwood Town Hall
Ho Mmunv
RB. J. Hilton
Fiaces Pirat
Eramasa
Madame Curle
Kathy
Macdonald Consolidated
Guelph
Tom Landoni
SS. 4
Tom
Greta McPhedrun
Betty Oakes
Greta
Betty
Ontario
Ie Ellen Saunders
David Cox
Mr. Pollard
Tom Landons
Sandy Cameron
Greta McPhedran
Doris Tubman
Jim Gellatly
Ise Brice
Hornby Gas and Oil Wells Seek Extra Funds at Meeting
Shareholders Anthony, Gas and Oil Explorations Limited reported at the annual meeting held Saturday February 22 that a contract was signed with Consumers Gas Company of Toronto to supply natural gas from existing Hornby wells. Negotiations are underway with a service company to handle all production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony, Gas and Oil Explorations Limited
Consumers Gas Co
Toronto
Hornby
Ites Service
Dorcas Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Earl Presleys
The Dorcas Missionary Society of Evangel Baptist Church gathered at Mrs. Earl Presleys Longfield Ru home with prayers hymns and scripture. Speaker Mrs Woods of Georgetown discussed gifts for the Lord including service education acts of kindness prayer hospitality and sharing, urging focus on the present work for the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Missionary Society of Evangel Baptist Church
Earl Presley
Longfield
Rochester
Obituary John A Thompson Buried at Fairview
John Arthur Thompson a security guard at Smith and Stone Ltd for 13 years died after a two week illness at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital. Born in Esquesing township he lived in Dublin and Acton with his parents John and Margaret Thompson. He worked at Beardmore before moving to Georgetown. The funeral was led by Rev Fo Norman Young at Knox Presbyterian Church Georgetown with interment at Fairview cemetery Acton. Pallbearers included Edward Noeton Geoffrey Callies Robert McMenemy Roy Hansen Johnson and Eric Londesborn.
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Smith and Stone Ltd
John Arthur Thompson
Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital
Mr. Thompson
Esquesing
Dublin School
Acton
John
Margaret
Arthurs) ‘Thompson
Beardimore
Georgetown
Thompson
Fo Norman Young
Knox Presbyterian Church
Herald C. McClure
Fairview Cemetery
Edward Noeton
Geoffrev Callies
Robert McMenemy
Roy Hansen
Johnson
Eric Londesborn
Man's pants burn after match sears pocket in Virginia
A Virginia incident saw a woman strike a match to view lime causing a fire that burned trousers and exploded the wearer’s pants wallet, with $1,058 reportedly consumed in the blaze.
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Virginia
Love Theme Dominate UCW Meeting at Trinity Kitchener
February Unit 2 gathering of Rockwood United Church Women featured a Love of God and neighbor program. Miss G Hanna led the opening, with J D Madhav and Judge Co Austin addressing church work and social needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood United Church
Taylor
G. Hanna
F. Wilton
Guelph
P. Chalmers
de. J. D Madhav
The
United Church
Judge Co. Austin
Juvenile and Family Court
Wellington County
UCW
Wilton
S. Harris
Ross Gordon
God
Bayne
K. Spence
Gordon
Creetie
J. Hill
G. Day
Coventry
New Graduate Jean Day Wins Highest Hair Styling Marks
Jean Day, newly licensed hairdresser, earned her diploma and a plaque for the highest marks in practical hair styling. Other items mention Mrs. F Hosking touring Trinidad, Mr. W. Guild visiting London, Rev. Taylor’s call in March, Mrs. J. Duby’s hospital stay, Mr. and Mrs. Bull Crary visiting Winchamsuid, Murray Melisten recovering in Milton hospital, Boy Scout cadre fundraising at Rexwood town hall on March 8, Home and School cadre event March 19, and Miss Marilyn Ostrander visiting Sudbury.
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Jean Day
J. Duby
Bull Crary
Max Milne
Murray Melisten
Milton Hospital
Boy Scout Group Commission
Ois
Rexkwoodstown
St. Patrick's
Marilyn Ostrander
Ruckwood
Sudbury
Po Ostrander
John Benham
Rockwood
Maki
Biggest Village in This District Advertises in Free Press
The Free Press highlights Rockwood as the district's biggest village with forthcoming ads and pictures. Mrs. Frank Taylor is named as village contact. The section promises stronger ties through improved friendable trading notices and weekly district coverage. Mr Gordon led two contests after benediction. lunch served by Mrs. Marden and Mrs. McGilvray committee.
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Tuboration
Bpecdal
Wockwood Ewe
SV Espe
Frank Taylor
Thewest
Rockwood
Gordon
Marden
Po McGilvray
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Rockwood News and Shopping Guide
Mrs. Willoughby
Mrs. Marsh
Ann Wickham
Cyndy Swanston
Mary Ann Wadell
Jo Anne Millar
Brenda Death
Gale Nickell
Ann Dale
Mar
Bes
Hornby Gas
Paul
Presley
Dank
Tony Seynuck
Birdwell Company
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Humbyana
West No. 34
No. 38
Sevnnck
Tua
Securities Commission
Stock Exchange
Kurvhalder
Hamilton
Brantford
Guelpty Acton
Milton
Oakville
Seynuck
A. E. Wood
Burlington
Po C. Walthe
Brampton
W. Delban
Ed Cronnel
Bertie Acton
Orville
John A. Thompson
Fairview
U.C.W
Main St
Bert McMenemy
Zenith Washing Machine
Root Hardware Ltd
Rockwood, Orit
Tottenham
Presbyterian Church
Flumeing
Pumpa and Wailer Systems
Frank Carney and Sons
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