Well-known Erin resident Howard McArthur dies
Howard McArthur 83 of Erin died Monday February 13 at his home in Erin. Born in Erin township he married Lydia Fines in 1912 and farmed before moving to Erin in 1923. He was a carpenter by trade, served on the Erin public library board, and celebrated a golden wedding in 1962. Rev Howes conducted the funeral February 16 at Waddell Funeral Home with burial at Coningsby cemetery. He is survived by his wife and George Hoare of Georgetown, three sisters and one brother.
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Erin
Howard McArthur
Erin Township
Mr. McArthur
Angus and
Sarah McArthur
Peacock School
Lydia Fines
J. McArthur
Disciples Church
Erin Public Library
Eara
Mundell’ Lum R Co
Mra. McArthur
Rev
Howes
United Church
Waddell Funeral Home
Coningsby Mortuary
Coningsby
Lloyd Peavoy
Harvey Peavoy
Delmer Peavoy
William Thompson
Wilmer Davidson
Theodore Martin
Gordon Fines
Tom Peavey
Beamsville
Stayner
Guelph
Shelburne
Creemore
Georgetown
Acton
George Hoare
Mabel
Keeler
Tressa
Griffin
Rosella
R. L. Davidson
Maggie
Bill McArthur
Rin
Mrs Ella Wheeler Dies in Guelph at 92
Mrs Ella Wheeler daughter of James and Mary Hollinger died February 27 at St Josephs Hospital Guelph after a six month illness She lived seven years at St Josephs Home Guelph and was 92 years five months old Her service was at Rev A H McKenzie conducted with burial at Fairview Cemetery Pallbearers were grandsons Frank Bill Jim Spielvogel Keith and Calvin King and Roy Kirkness She survived by two daughters Mrs A Kirkness Acton and Mrs C King Georgetown and son W Wheeler Acton She had 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren
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Ella Maude Sdow
Delmer D. Wheeler
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
St. Joseph's Home
A. H. McKenzie
Fairview Cemetery
Frank
Bill
Jim Spielvogel
Keith
Calvin King
Roy Kirkness
Wheeler
James
Mary Hollinger
Jessie
Kate
Victoria
John
Duncan
Malcolm ‘Hollinger
A. Kirkness
Acton
C. King
Georgetown
W. Wheeler
Charles M Russell R. I. P. in Guelph near 79th year
Charles M Russell died suddenly on March 1 at his home RR No 1 Guelph in his 79th year. He was born in Caledon Township and lived in Saskatchewan before settling in Guelph working at Gilson Mfg Co until retirement eight years ago. Survived by wife Louise Goodman two daughters Dorothy Hamilton and Marion Wright a stepdaughter Doreen of British Columbia seven sisters and two brothers four grandchildren. Funeral from George Wall Funeral Home Guelph to Coningsby Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews Harry Armstrong Bert James Ross Ferguson William Henderson Robert Hore and Russell Smith.
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Charles Melville Russell
RR. No. 1
Guelph
William John
Agnes Russell
Caledon
Saskatchewan
Gilson Mfg. Co
Louise Goodman
Norman Murray
Dorothy
Hattie
Wm. Anderson
Louise
Sun City
Arizona
Herman
William H
Detroit
Mich
George Wall
Coningsby Cemetery
Harry Armstrong
Bert James
Ross Ferguson
William Henderson
Robert Hore
Russell Smith
Music teachers discuss composers in England meeting
The Forum of Student Music Teachers at Trinity College of Music London held a monthly gathering at the home of honorary president Mrs Dorothy Richardson Scull. Barbara Champion presided while Faye Pink read secretary treasurer's reports, prompting a discussion on Claude Debussy's history.
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Trinity College of Music
London
England
Dorothy Richardson Scull
RR. 1
Georgetown
Barbara Champion
Caledon
Faye Pink
Scull
Claude Debussy
Funeral for John McCarron in Milton reflects long life
John Joseph McCarron died at his Milton home aged 68 or 69. Born in Hornby December 30 1899 he was a WWI veteran and Knights of Columbus member. Survived by wife Loretta three children seven grandchildren and siblings. funeral March 7 at Holy Rosary and Evergreen Cemetery burial.
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John Joseph McCarron
Mountainview Dr
Milton
Hornby
McCarron
John Francis McCarron
Esther Burns
Charles
William
Burlington
Dora
Loretta
Downsview
St. Teresa's Church
New Toronto
Art Sweezey
Carol
Norval
Frank
R.R
Acton
McCarrons
Knights of Columbus
J. J. Murphy
Holy Rosary Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Stan May
Jack Marchment
Jack Nunan
Jack O'Connor
Doran Collins
Barry Lord
Obituary of Wilfred E Beck of Nassagaweva
Wilfred Elgin Beck, a township resident of Nassagaweva for ten years, died February 20 in Milton District Hospital after a two day illness. Born May 14, 1899 to Calvine and Merrenia Beck of Waterford, he served three years in World War I with the Canadian Army in France and was a Royal Canadian Legion Branch 136 member. He married Vera Harper on June 30, 1920, in Brantford. Surviving: his widow and children Alma Hopkins, Alice Pope, Merle and Everett with the Canadian Forces in Germany, and Raymond of Island Falls, Ontario. sister Sadie Slack predeceased him, as did brother Edgar and two sisters Hazel and Lulu. Funeral February 22 at MacNab and Son Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Nicholson officiating. Interment at Nassaganeyan Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers included Howell Hopkins, Leonard Pope, Merle, Everett, Raymond, and Robert Agnew.
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Waterford
Vera Harperl
Brantford
H. Hopkins
Alma
Hazel
Lulu
MacNab and Son
David Nicholson
St. David's Presbyterian Church
Campbellville
Nas- Saganeyan Presbyterian Church
Howell Hopkin
Leonard Pope
Inlaw
Milton
Merle
Everett
Raymond
Robert Agnew
Acton
Cancer early detection urged to improve outcomes
Public health message stresses that cancer detection hinges on prompt medical examination. Individuals are advised to seek a thorough check up at any sign of cancer and to consult a doctor for appropriate testing and guidance.
U C W Met At Home Of Mrs Thompson
Churchill district page reports the Eden Mills U C W met March 1 at Mrs Frank Thompson Acton with Mrs Ron Saunders presiding. Easter theme devotion read from study book. Paper drive announced for April. Guests listed include Miss Karen Hamilton and Mr Bill Smith among couples visiting locals. funeral notices for Melvin Russell attended. numerous local attendees noted with social hour and lunch.
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Churchill U.C.W
Frank Thompson
Acton
Ron Saunders
W. Thompson
Saunders
L. Swackhamer
W. Swackhamer
Mrs. Thompson
Frank Freeman
Bruce Leitch
Thompson
D. Willamson
Five Oaks
Paris
R. L. Davidson
Melvin Russell
Wall Funeral Home
Guelph
Coningsby Cemetery
Paul Hamilton
Shirley Brandon
Malton
Karen Hamilton
Bill Smith
Ballinafad
Mike Hamilton
Mark
Georgetown
Muriel McNichol
Weston
Steven
Norman
Howard Graham
Cedar Valley
Euchre and penny sale draw Eden Mills crowd
Eden Mills village hosted euchre and penny sale events under the Eden Mills Women’s Institute Centennial Committee with prize winners Audrey Wheeler Norma Wylie Mrs Dewargents and others. An auction sale drew buyers from near and far. regular biweekly sales are led by local auctioneer Harvey Tuffin.
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Eden Mills
Eden Mills Women's Institute -Centennial Committee
Audrey Wheeler
Norma Wylie
Guelph
Dewargents
R. Anderson
Lyle Cripps
Machrie Donald
Harvey Tuffin
Ralph Thompson
Pre
George Flenelng
U.C.W
Eden ‘Mills United Church
Norman Marshall Sr
E. Millson
Eramosa Township
Eden Mills United Church
Greek Insight Foretold Oceanic Barriers to Circumnavigation
A historical remark notes that Greeks over a dozen and a half centuries before Columbus argued the vast oceans would be the primary obstacle to circumnavigating the globe. The statement frames ancient views on the scale of the Earth’s seas and navigation challenges.
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Earth
Everton Church Hosts New York Speaker on World Affairs
Dr. Laurence V. Kirkpatrick of New York City, general secretary of the World Convention of Churches of Christ, spoke at the local Christian Church about an exciting age of achievement. He warned that God is being pushed aside and urged that Christ must be central for real progress. Marilyn Kingsbury played organ and Carl Harris violin during the service.
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Laurence V. Kirkpatrick
New York City
World Convention of Churches of Christ
Toronto
All-Canada Committee
Kirkpatrick
Christ
Marilyn—kingsbury
Carl Harris
New Members Join Eden Mills Church at Communion
Eden Mills Presbyterian Church held a communion service conducted by Rev. D. R. Sinclair. It marked his first communion since induction last December. Seven new members were welcomed: Bob Lasby Jim Blacklock Bruce Blacklock Brenda Ramsey Doris Tubman Jack McDonald and Isabel Buchan. The Silver Belles were entertained by Mrs. W. McLean Sr. with Janette McIntosh Helen McPherson and Sada Gilbertson as winners. Amber Plumtree spent a week staying with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schelke and family.
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Eden Mills Presbyterian Church
D. R. Sinclair
Bob Lasby
Jim Blacklock
Bruce Blacklock
Brenda Ramsey
Doris Tubman
Jack McDonald
Isabel Buchan
W. McLean Sr
Janette McIntosh
Helen McPherson
Sada Gilbertson
Amber Plumtree
Harry Schelke
W I Meeting Held At Mrs Shortill Home
Mrs Richard Shortill hosted the regular W I meeting on Wednesday March 1 with good attendance and visitors. President Mrs Frank Smith chaired. Minutes from February were read and business discussed including the clean men and penny sale and a centennial project. A note on a Korean child letter and picture was read, and farm safety reports were presented by Mrs J McEnery. Mr Myre Smith spoke on organization easing worry, and Mrs Jamieson led the program with health papers. Articles sewn for Simpsons Sears goodwill and items for a penny sale were prepared for a bazaar. Lunch followed, with Mrs Don Brown and others hosting. An incident from March 1917 recalled Red Cross sewing and 60 yards of material cut for war bundles.
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W. I
Richard Shortill
Frank Smith
Waw
W. McLean
Simpsons-Sears
Goodwill
Don Brown
J. McEnery
Harry Shortill
Archie McEnery
Harry Short
Dan Campbel
Abigail Maude (Campbell) McClure
Red Cross Sewing
Early Recipes and Joyous Swiss Skiing Trip Mentioned
Dr William Cohoon and a friend ski in Switzerland for two weeks. A group met at Mrs Roughlys home last Wednesday with good attendance. The Colonial Mai dens lead a 41 homemakin centennial project A World of Food in Canada. Twelve members held three meetings featuring Canadian dishes like Baked Indian pudding succotash Grandperes tourtiere apple weepings English trifle Welsh rarebit and finnan had egg sauce. Members are keen to learn how Canadian backgrounds shape food habits.
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William Cohoon
Switzerland
Ted Brown
Linda Linham
Canada
Quote on genius and social acceptance by George Moore
A compact reflection on genius and practicality. The speaker argues that society resists inconvenience, yet desires genius. The quote contrasts wanting brilliance with preferring it to be as ordinary as others.
Women Face Wage Gap Despite Equal Work
The remark notes that men claim to accept women in the workforce only if pay disparities persist for the same roles. It highlights continuing salary inequities and the resistance to equal pay for equal work among male workers.
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