Parish Ladies Plan Centennial Spoons Sale for J. Martins Manor
Minutes report approval of previous meeting and a plan to resume meetings at the Parish House on February 24 if weather permits. Centennial spoons will be ordered and sold by the ladies to raise funds for J. Martins Manor. Mrs. Dupuis leads a spiritual reading. the travelling basket returns for the worthy cause. Father Ryan attends and speaks on the Vatican Council and Lent. March meeting set at Mrs. J. Holman’s home. refreshments served during social time.
Reminiscing About Early Canada and Halton Memories
Our Readers Write recalls Canada’s early days with no electricity, oil lamps, and horse power on farms, contrasting then and now. The letter recalls school field days, Christmas concerts, neighborly visits, and the Centennial year. A second note praises Halton Centennial Manor staff for treating aging parents with dignity, warmth, and a celebratory 50th anniversary party.
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Canada
St. Patrick’s
Catherine Graham
Herbert C. ‘Merry
Oakville
Halton
Manor
Allen
Mr. Wright
Special Hand Brilliance in Friendly Bridge Match
In a rubber bridge game South dealt and West led a diamond. North faced a tough bid sequence with identical distributions to South, risking two club losers. A savvy plan involved a club lead after winning diamonds, aiming for a ruff and discard to salvage the hand. The article notes rare, instructional plays and last week’s Acton Bridge Club results.
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South
North
South West North East
Blackwood
West
Dummy
Declarer
East
Acton ‘Bridge Club
Bill
Gloria Coats
Cam Sinclair
Bob Dickson
Harap. Frogt
Ralph’ Bétbers
Cancer Society speaker urges early treatment for recovery
Rockwood United Church Women unit three hosted a March meeting presided by Mrs John Benham. Mrs Fulford of the Guelph Cancer Society spoke on the society’s nationwide scope, local Wellington County center, and free services including dressings, transport, loans, and nurse visits. An appeal urged continued support as funds sustain the charity.
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Rockwood
John Benham
Rockwood United Church
D. Brace
Everton Church
Rockwood Town Hall
R Richardson
R. Leslie
Fulford
Guelph
The
Cancer Society
Wellington
Bayne Leads Rockwood United Church Women Meeting
Rockwood United Church Women unit two met at Mrs George Day’s home in February with thirteen members. Miss Hanna led a discussion on Canada’s growth, a mission talk by Mrs Harvey Bayne, and a reading from The Wonders of His Grace. A film invitation from unit three and a brief social with lunch followed.
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Rockwood
George Day
United Church Women
G. Hanna
Canada
E. Johnston
Hanna
Unit Three
Cancer Society
D. McPhedran
Harvey Bayne
D. Wilson
Eramosa Public Speaking Contest Honors Yukon Topic
Father Ryan addresses CW L on Vatican council and Lent. Eight contestants from Rockwood Public School and Eramosa Township took part under principal Ron Marion. Christine Sinclair won first with The Yukon. Christine Landoni took second on the qualities of a good housewife. Venda Gray was third on Canada’s early settlers.
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Rockwood
Ron_ Marion
Eramosa Public School
Eramosa
Eigh
Eramosa Township
W. Oakes
G. Dunlop
F. Taylor
Christine Sinclair
The
Yukon
Christine Landoni
Venda Gray
Canada
Brenda Ingle
Jerry DeGroot
Larry Robinson
Shirley Robertson
Mary Sobol
Duncan McPhedran
Congra
Oil painting group sought room in new library basement
The library board will allow an oil painting group to use the unfinished storage room in the basement free of charge. The previous room on the Free Press building’s third floor has become Free Press offices. Mrs. Laura Dittrich invites interested amateur painters to contact her at 853-0805 for arranging an instructor.
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Free Press
Laura Dittrich
Sargent Seeks PC Delegates for Halton East Nomination
P. C. candidate William B. Sargent 22 year old university student leads three contenders for Halton East Progressive Conservative nomination. Delegates may attend the nomination convention set for Friday March 17 as Sargent James Snow of Oakville and William Bateman Oakville Board of Parks Management administrator declare candidacy. Sargent reports visiting delegates and receiving a favorable reception.
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P.C
William B. Sargent
Halton East
Sargent
James Snow
Oakville
William Bateman
Oakville Board of Parks Management
Mr. Sargent
First place winner Christine Sinclair advances to finals
Christine Sinclair wins first place and will represent Era mosa Township at the Wellington County finals to be held Monday March 6 in Era mosa Township School. Best wishes go with Christine.
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Christine Sinclair
Eramosa Township
Wellington County
Christine
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A-B Supermarket
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Acton
Owen
Winnipeg
Heinz
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Baby Foods
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Government OF Canada
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