Personal Notes from Aarentens and Local Visits
Personal notes record various visits and happenings. Mr Boyd Clark returned from Toronto. Mrs Henry Cripps came home from a California holiday. the Rognvaldson and Kelly families gathered in Oakville. Mrs D McNaughton in Bracebridge visited with sister Mrs G Masales and kin. Mrs William Cole underwent surgery in Guelph General Hospital. High school students toured Guelph College Royval to the OAC with Michael Bevan. Nancy Anne Ritchie of Lucknow visited Acton grandmother Mary McAuley. Colleen Pertins underwent a dental procedure in Guelph General Hospital. Boris Bennette and spouse enjoyed a two week Florida holiday and return soon. Vase Friday Grade II students and Mrs Rogers toured Toronto museums to view Van Gogh at the Arts Gallery. Bill Telfer and Wynn Allanson from the CWNLA office spent an afternoon at the Free Press.
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Rogers
Toronto
Avin Gogh
The
Arts Gallery
Rev R R Connor Accepts Call to Rockwood Eramosa
The Rev R R Connor has accepted a call from Rockwood United and Eramosa Stone Church and will begin duties on May 1. He comes from Walker, Ontario, joining Rockwood and area churches. multiple local residents are noted in social items including visits, illness updates, and family news.
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R. R. Connor
Call Rockwood
Eramosa Churches
Rockwood United
Eramosa Stone Church
Conn
Walkernt
Ont
Lloyd McPhail
Western Canada
Albert Shultis
Roy Young
The
Image
Fred Lambert
Y.W. Cal
Euchre
Rockwood
Ospringe
E. M. Hosking
Acton High School
Richard ‘Harris
J. Birteh
Presbyterian Manse
Ray Knoops
Oregon
USA
Susanne Kelso
Tinmilton Teachers’ College
Aind
Frank Kelso
Limehouse Womens Institute Holds March Meeting
Limehouse Women's Institute met at Mrs. Kirkpatrick's home with Mrs. Roughley presiding. Members named Canadian caves for roll call and enjoyed a world travel program led by Mrs. De Vries, featuring pictures and stories.
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Mrs. de Vries’ Pictures
Limehouse
Kirkpatrick
Roughley
Nobles
Harry Brown
Citizens Ship
Edoaation
Chen
Hates Brown
Pot Hote
Gisby
Noble
Brown
de Vries
Acton Juniors Top County In Completed Projects
Acton Junior Farmers claimed top honors in Halton County for completed projects in 1960 at their annual dinner in Eben Ezra church. The gathering of about 60 heard William Marshall praise Acton’s enviable record while officers for 1961 62 were elected and reports on dances tours fairs and community work highlighted the year. The event featured a dance with John Currie’s orchestra at Brookville Hall after the business portion.
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Acton
Halton
Ebenezer Church
Willian Marshall
Department of Agriculture
Ory
France
Lampman
Mae Sprowl
Ter
Buys
John McLean
Ron Hayward
Jack Marshall
Bil Price
Keith Alderson
George Robinson
Sandy Buchanan
Jack Ferguson
Jesn Moffat
Diane Sanderson
Jean Britton
Kathy Norish
Sharon Blyth
Pat Buchanan
John Currie
Brookville Hall
R.L. Davidson
Moor Ter
Church Stirred By Spring Work At Acton United
The Wo mens Association met March 7 in the Acton United Church pilor with Mes Wilderspin presiding. Mrs Heller played piano as Hymns 252 and 249 were sung and Isaiah 55 6 13 read. A pot luck supper postponed to March 22, quilts report noted, roll call Harp, Mizpah benediction and lunch served by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Association
Meeting attendees thank hostess after Queen visit
DeVries spoke for the meeting thanking the hostess for her presence. The gathering included PL members and six visitors, and the meeting closed with the Queen. The social committee provided hospitality.
Surprise 40th Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Sam Holmes
Family and friends gathered at the Skyliner Hotel Toronto to celebrate Mr and Mrs Sam Holmes 40th anniversary on March 8. The Holmeses received corsage and boutonniere, enjoyed a group dinner, and danced to Anniversary Waltz. Attendees included two sons and four daughters with spouses and 14 grandchildren. the couple plans a trip to Ireland next summer.
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San Holm
Lex
Bower’ Ave
Skyliner Hotel
Toronto
Owith
Cecil Davidson
Ottawa
Clark
Georgetown
Aif Eliott
George Oakes
Lions Club Carnival Postponed Again to Saturday Night
Weather disruptions forced the Lions club carnival to be postponed from its original date to Saturday night. Proceeds were expected to support artificial ice, but the change risks affecting planned activities and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
Saturdaw Pight
Ontario Highways funds $22,000 for Acton projects
The Ontario Department of Highways allocates 22000 for Acton's eligible subsidies this year. Five thousand goes to new construction and seventeen thousand to maintenance. The sole highway work planned is the No 7 highway segment from No lsat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Highways
Acton
Ontario Department F of Highways
Department of Tigh
Lsat
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Aarentens
Visio
Pete
Boyd Clark
Henry Cripps
California
G. Rognvaldson
Mr Kelly
Thoérarinson
Oakvile
William Cole
Guelph General Hospital
Wigh
College Royval
OAC
Guelph
Michael Bevan
Nancy
Anne Ritchie
Lucknow
Mary McAuley
Colleen Pertins
Mr.o
To Perkins
Guelih General Hospital
Boris Bennette
Florida
Fel
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Bill Telfer
Miss Wynn Allanson
C.w.nla
Free Press
Stewart Marc Donald
J. Ayles
Hydro
Maurice Hurd
Weston Ont
Geo. Bayne
Helens
Wr. Brice
Sheila Hosking
Hamilton Ontario
Fred Pierce
Peter Pierce
Aloha
Jana Pierce
Ainley Croft
Bruce Truscott
Aberfoyle
D. MacPharlane
Mount Forest
Jos. Duby
Bradley Wilson
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred. A. Hoffman
Optometrists
Eo PL
St. George's Square
Jack* Marshall
Milton
al Francis
Halifax
Main Street N
Montreal
New York
New Jersey
Your Centre For Ladies
RTANS
Pallants
Mrs
Sam Holmes
Neadline
March
Randolph Scott
Nancy-Gates
Young Land
Pat Wayne
Yvonne Craig
Paul Brian
Vice Raff
Yangiers
Edmond Purdon
Genevieve Page
Acton Lions
Ice Carnival
Lamb Real Estate
E. T. Marks Grocery Store
Mill St
Acton Lions Club
Parsnips
Acton Creamery
Red Cross
the Bank: OF Nova Scotia
Brampton
Manning Electric
Canada
ALL Canada Insurance Federation
Sue, Automobile and Casualty Laswance
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