Nassagaweya Women’s Institute Social Evening
The Nassagaweya Women’s Institute held a social evening at Mrs. A. E. Davenport’s home on Friday March 1. Progressive euchre crowned prizes to Mrs. Wm. Bullard and Mrs. A. Padbury for the ladies and to Mr. Arthur Nogrish and Mr. Thos. Richardson for the men. A luncheon of sandwiches pie ice cream and coffee followed. Some health concerns were noted about Mr. Robert Coke and a few whooping cough cases were reported among local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya Women's Institute
A. E. Davenport
Wm. Bullard
A. Padbury
Arthur Nogrish
Thos. L. Richardson
Robert Coke
Orton Community Notes and Local Hockey Results
The Mimosa Midgets defeated the Orton Grey Owls 4 0 with Herman Dearing as referee and about 130 skaters at the rink. The Orton Seniors lost 7 3 to Erin in a semi final. Mrs. Alf Dickson is recovering in Guelph General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Association of
St. John's United Church
Jas. Courtney
Alf. Dickson
Guelph General Hospital
Mimosa
Orton Grey Owls
Herman Dearing
A. I. Alton
Wm Donaldson
Lloyd Lyons
Erin
Lloyd Dearing
Hallam Wilford
Jeanne Dearing
Trenton
Orton
Jack Hayward
Fergus
Margaret Roszel
Hillsburg
Albert Roszel
Minstrel Show Draws Full Houses in Rockwood Fundraiser
Rockwood reports full houses for The Minstrel Show hosted by the Lawn Bowling and Tennis Clubs with Interlocutor George Gordon and a 24 voice chorus. Proceeds include 15 percent to the Red Cross. a pancake supper for Red Cross followed at Town Hall. Memorial and church services noted amid obituaries and social news including visiting locals and horticultural delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gordon
Meears
Fred McArthur
George Day
George Wingate
J. A. Little
Maurice Hurd
Elmer Byles
George Peal
Eden Lambert
Gerald Clerpens
Leslie Ayles
Grattan Barry
Campbell McArthur
Red Cross Organization
Red Cross
St. John's Church
Christ
Barabbas
E.A. Brooks
Jos. J. Aldous
Bard birthday celebrated by Mrs Richard White
Mrs Richard White marked her Bard birthday on Thursday. Mt Union Women’s Institute held February meeting at Mrs Garley’s home with many members present. Three people escaped injury when their car was torn in half in a collision with an 8 ton truck on a Milton bridge near Milton Champton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard White
Mt. Union Women’s Institute
Garley
John Gowland
Weston
Allan Bush
Milton
Champton
Erin ministers attend Cincinnati Evangelistic Conference this week
Erin Rev K T Norris and Messrs H L Harris and G L Garner attend an Evangelistic Conference in Cincinnati Ohio this week. The notice also reports curling results at Orangeville and Hillsburg and a cataract operation at Guelph General Hospital. Mr Wm Graham underwent cataract surgery. wishes for speedy recovery noted. Mr and Mrs Alphieus Hurren celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on February 24 with Mr Hurren aged 86 and Mrs Margaret McEachern aged 84.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. T. Norris
H. L. Harris
G. L. Garner
Cincinnatii
Ohio
Orangeville
Erin
Hillsburg
Evin
CSL
Wm. Graham
Guelph General Hospital
Alphieus Hurren
Yesteryear
Margaret McEachern
Visitors and Guests Gather at Local Homes
Mr and Mrs Stan McKay of Guelph visited Mr and Mrs T D McCutcheon. Miss Mary Forester visits with sister Mrs James Black. Mrs Dampler and Ross visited Mr and Mrs Robi. Miss Jean Alton of Burlington and Miss Eleanor Alton of Guelph spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs John Alton. Rev Berry McLean of Central Church of Christ Toronto called at Rev and Mrs J P McLean’s last Friday. Mr Albert Alton left Monday for Tavistock where he has a new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan, McKay
Guelph
T. D. McCutcheon
Mary Forester
James Black
John Alton
Berry McLean
Central Church of Christ
Toronto
J. P. McLean
Burlington Library Reports Over Twenty Two Thousand Circulation
The annual board meeting shows library circulation topping 22 000. Concerns at Brant Inn crossing prompt safety talks and possible motorist protections. Silver tea at Mrs. Boswell's supports the Bronze Women's War Service League and Red Cross work for soldiers and refugees. Car fire on Lakeshore Highway causes about 300 dollars damage. Local groups discuss turning old Brant House property into a park with town or organization ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brant Inn
Hughes Cleaver
A. G. Boswell
Bronze Women's War Service League
Cleaver
Canadian Red Cross
Lakeshore Highway
Guelph Line
Griven
W. Pasel
Hamilton
Lode
Lions Club
Business’ Men's Association
T. B. McQuesten
Brant House
Ganette
Georgetown Hears of February Wedding at Deer Park United
Elizabeth Drennan Doran, daughter of Mr and Mrs F W Doran, wed John Roaf Barber son of the late Mr and Mrs J R Barber at Deer Park United Church on February 21 with Rev G Stanley Russell officiating and Dr Peaker at the organ. The ceremony followed a quiet weekday approach amid a community details tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Conservatory of Music
Betty Speight
Georgetown Lumber Co
Lumber Co
Arena
Deer Park United Church
Elizabeth Drennan Doran
F. W. Doran
John Roaf, Barber
J. R. Barber
G. Stanley Russell
Dr. Peaker
Herald
Young People's Union Events At United Church
The Young People's Union met at United Church with Ernest McEnery leading Christian Culture on Why We Read. Mrs Stanley Sinclair spoke on Our Quest for Truth and Edith Warne Gay shared notes on the Milton Winter School certificates. Indian guests contributed vocal and instrumental music. The Women's Missionary Society met Feb 28 at Mrs J Kirkwood's home with scripture, Watch Tower remarks, and a talk on Christian Stewardship. A Feb 26 United Church concert in Ospringe hall featured Ospringe Literary Society performances. Mrs Wylie was reported ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Union
United Church
Ernest McEnery
Stanley Sinclair
Christian Fellowship
Edith _Warne_ gay
Young People
Milton
Southampton
Winemn's Missionary Society of the United Church
J. P. Kirkwood
J. Miner
Foreman
F.W. Shortill
United Church Sunday School
Ospringe Literary Society
Oakville Leaders Plan More Street Lights After Robbery Concerns
In Oakville, Town Council plans to install additional street lights following a Monday night meeting to curb robberies. The Evening Record-Star notes a dinner gathering of St. John’s Church Session members and spouses at the home of Mr and Mrs Ryland H New. The report also covers a serious riding accident injuring Miss Evelyn Seluess, and a fire at John Robertson’s tobacco packing barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Ryland H. New
Oakville
Evelyn Seluess
Walter Schiess
John Robertson
Lake Shore Highway
Kenneth F. Prueter
Central ‘School
Queen's Park
Toronto
Royal Ontario"Museum
Bronte
William Henry Speers
Speers
Halton
Record-Star
McKinnon Proctor wedding and social events in Toronto
Mrs Wm Mitchell Miss Dorie Mitchell and Mrs E Sanford attended the McKinnon Proctor wedding at High Park United Church in Toronto on Friday evening. Wilfred Breen and others visited Inglewood and Mrs Lane hosted euchre and dance with Women’s Institute as organizer. high scores by Mrs Chas Meredith and L Campbell, consolations to Miss Jean Givep and A Knowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Mitchell
Dorie Mitchell
E. Sanford
McKinnon-Proctor
High Park United Church
Toronto
Wilfred” Breen
Ronnie
Gear Hayes
Hayes
Inglewood
Messia& Arthur
Robert Lane
R. Lane
Kirkpatrick
Women’s Institute
Chas. Meredith
L Campbell
Jean Givep
A. Knowles
Nassagaweyd Women’s Institute Holds February Meeting
The Nassagaweyd Women’s Institute met at Mrs. John Simpson’s home in Lennpon. President Mrs. Padbury led the session, with Mrs. John Robertson chairing the Canadianization discussion after roll call. Mrs. Chas. Morton delivered a paper titled New Neighbors in Canada. A guessing contest was won by Mrs. P F Rinehart and Mrs. W C Bullard, and the group closed with the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweyd ‘Women’s Institute
John Simpson
Lennpon
Padbury
John Robertson
Chas. Morton
Canada
PF. Rinehart
W. C. Bullard
Nite Hawk Euchre Club Meets At Gilbertsons
The weekly meeting of the Nite Hawk Euchre Club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Gilbertson. Mrs. W Gilbertson won the high score for ladies and Mr. W Gilbertson the high score for gentlemen. Lone hands went to Mrs. W Gilbertson and Mr. James Kolton. consolation to Mrs. W Mino and Mrs. W Mino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gilbertson
W. Gilbertson
James ‘Kolton
W. Mino
James Mack
11Th Field Ambulance
London
James Barden
Century Old Apple Trees Make Way for New Stock
A Nova Scotia co operative effort between the government and apple growers replaces veteran trees with young stock. Many trees over 50 years old have been pulled using highway tractors, with an estimated 7 000 trees removed in King's and Annapolis Counties last fall, per the Agricultural Department of the CN Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
King’s
Annapolis
Agricultural Department
Canadian National Railways
Freyberg Returns to War Command in Near East
Major General Bernard Cyril Freyberg, holder of England’s Victoria Cross, resumes leadership of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force as Allied commander in the Near East. He has been wounded nine times in past conflicts and decorated for gallantry and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bernard Cyril Freyberg
Thart Rerent
Near East
Gelfern Freyberg
Dardenelle
Local Life Notes From Erin Area
Ospringe Mr and Mrs Roy Tinney of Erin spent Sunday with Mrs T McCutcheon and family. George Grundy family mourns their seven month old baby girl with spinal meningitis at Guelph General Hospital. Elwood Peavoy family has rented a Caledon Fourth Line farm and will move soon. Mrs Archie Sinclair Sr is at home with blood poisoning in her foot. Harry Peavoy Acton visited Sunday. Edna Cook visits sister Mrs Ted Mead Hillsburg. George Rennick and Marion Hamilton visited Mr and Mrs D Stewart. George H Robertson Joyce Leslie Webb Roy Dan Winter Danny visited Mr and Mrs Wm Webb Paisley Block Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy ‘Tinney
Erin
T. McCutcheon
George Grundy
Guelph General Hospital
Elwood Peavoy
Caledon
Archie Sinclair, Sr
Harry Peavoy
Acton
Edna Cook
Ted Mead
Hillsburg
George Rennick
Marion
Hamilton
D. Stewart
George H. Robertson
Joyce
Leslie Webb
Roy
Dan Winter
Danny
Wm. Webb
Paisley Block
Guelph
Witty Exchange About Daydreamed Wealth and Reality
A humorous exchange contrasts a wife dreaming of marriage to a millionaire with a husband who jokes that his wife also imagines wealth during the day. The banter showcases light marital humor and perspectives on aspiration versus everyday life.
Easter Permanent Wave Offered At Local Parlor
Farm goods and livestock auction advertised for March 20 near Georgetown. Listings include Jersey cattle, Barred and White Rock Roosters, feed, seeds, bulbs, tools, and a clearing sale after a farm sale. Also notes about parlor appointments and prices for hair services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Hutt’s
Main Street
Georgetown
O.bs
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Laslie Howell
Lorena Richardson
Kitchener
A. Beard
Chas. H. Harris
Horticultural Society
Horticultural Association
Wm. Harris
Wm. Dennis
Rockwood ‘Cemetery
Exeter
Capt. Bell
H.M.S. Exeter
Lady Nancy
Astor
Ajax
Albert Alton
Tavistock
Burlington
Ballinafad
Limehouse
C.C
Ospringe
War Home Service Fund
RED Shield
Salvation Army
WAR Work Service
Home Work Service
Remand Homes
J. H. Boyd
W. K. Graham
MR. T. Watson
E. E. Barr
W. T. Patterson
Wyndham &T
Fnong
Maher Shoe Store
Ford Tractor
Norton Motors
Allen’s Apple Juice
Eburchens
Ree
Pilate
Jesus
the Church &Chool
Weeny
Presbyterian
Knox Church
Neae
H. L. Bennie
M. A
Willow Street
the Gabbath School and Bible
Claus
Young People's Guild
Fellowship
Y.M.C_A
N. H. Parker
McMaster University
Ench
Fred Hilton
Acton Free Press
Frank Holmes
Jessie Russell
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B.D. Rachlin
L.E. Wilfong
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