Urge Delegates Attend Meeting Anewel of uyi warfar in bylaw talks
Lakeside chapter Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire held a meeting in the Legion Mall Tuesday evening. By laws were prepared by Mrs H Helwig Mrs J H Creighton and Mrs R Langford with Mrs No Hinton presiding. Delegates were urged to attend the provincial meeting in Hamilton the first week of April and Mrs Grant Allan was named to collect names. Mrs EF Smith spoke on citizenship and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anewel
Uyi
Lakeside
Imperial Order
Daughters of the Empire
Legion Mall
H. Helwig
J. H. Creighton
R. Langford
Mra No Hinton
Hamilton
Grant Allan
EF Smith
Ladies' Aid Honors Departed Friends Memoir Meeting
The Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. R.R. Parker's home for a regular gathering. A memorial service honored members who had died since the last meeting, with songs, readings, and prayers concluding with blessings for peace at eventide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
R.R. Parker
Lord
S. Matthews
George Somerville
A. J. Buchanan
F. J. MrCutcheon
F. Anderson
Islington
R. R. Parker
Bennie
Duke of Devonshire Members Entertain
A Duke of Devonshire Chapter mason meeting at Mrs. W. J. Beatty's home included opening exercises and a brief business session, with a delegate chosen for Hamilton. Four new members were sought, a donation to St John Ambulance approved, and a tea social hosted for out of town members and Lakeside chapter officers. Joyce Lois and John Perkins of Richmond Hill performed songs, piano pieces, solos, and recitations to much acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
W. J. Beatty
Hamilton
St. John Ambulance
Lakeside
Joyce
Lois
John Perkins
Richmond Hill
John
Les
Perkins
Must Share Lives W I Meeting Notes
The Women’s Institute meeting at Mrs Baker’s home opened with O Canada and the Creed. Mrs Gibson presided as minutes were read and approved. Mrs McEnery spoke on Public Relations urging goodwill and social harmony among members and with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Wright
Muriel Hills
Bert Davidson
Norm Sinclair
W.I
Baker
Gibson
Canada
RO McEnery
French
Evera
McEnery
Notice to Creditors in Estate of De Alpesons and McPnedric
Notice to creditors of the estate of De Alpesons and David McPnedric of Nas geegaweya farm who died around January 31 1954. Creditors must send verified claims to administrator by March 31 1941. After that date assets distributed among rightful claimants. Dated Guelph Ontario February 1954. Mrs James McPhedran solicitors Acker Mayer Worvis Guelph Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpesons
David McPnedric
Nas
Geegaweya
Guelph Ontario
James McPhedran
Spencer St. Toronto
Messrs. Acker, Mayer and Worvis
Douglas St. Guelph
Acton High School Rye Opener Preview and Assembly
Acton High School prepares the annual Rye Opener edited by Richard Mason with a busy week ahead. A grade 12 assembly is set for Friday in the auditorium as students drill for an excellent program despite Mr Heron’s flu absence and Mrs Q F Robbins covering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mason
District Mourns Sudden Death of Local Businessman
James Norman McEachern of Acton, a prominent garage owner for 24 years, died after a brief illness on Monday in Guelph General Hospital at 56. Born in Erin Township, he built a Main Street building with apartments. Survived by wife Edith Russell and two children Vera and Douglas, plus five brothers and three sisters. Funeral held March 3 at Knox Presbyterian Acton, interment Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actons
James Norman McEachern
Guelph General Hospital
Norm McEachern
Erin Township
Lfe
Acton
Main Street
Young
Victor Rumsey and Son
Ronald McEachern
Anne McLean
Edith Russell
Vera
J. A. Smethurst
Sarma
Douglas
Islington
Jack
Herb
Rolly
Angus
Wilfred
Jennie McEachern
Effie
Thompson
Mary
Norm McLean
Rees
Fer
R. H. Armstrong
Knox Presbyterian Church
Fairview Cemetery
Alex Melsaac
Joe Whitham
Bruce Leitch
Archie Kerr
Fred Cole
Wm. Turner
Morley Allan
Kori Brittan
Donald Mcintyre
Jack Hardy
J Clarke Barber Dies In West At 1880s Era
J Clarke Barber of Toronto passed away in St Josephs hospital on March 4. Funeral held March 6 at Victor Rumley and Son in Acton with interment in Erin cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews Alex Norrie Bruce Norrie Allan Nor rie Orval Watson Stanley Smithy Earl Johnson. He was born in Erin in 1887 and was unmarried. Predeceased by a brother and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Roove
Erin
James Clarke
Guelph
St. Joseph's Hospital
E. A Currey
Victor Rumley and Son
Acton
Alex Norrie
Bruce Norrie
Allan Norrie
Orval Watson
Stanley Smithy
Earl Johnson
Clarke
Toronto
Siummite
Saskatchewan
John Clarke
Margaret Moore
Mr Clarke
Saree
Bry Aandrew
Ev Tueren
Robert Clarke Vanewave
Stephen
George
Town
Donnir
Vo Smiths Tory
Bertha
Mes
Ron
Tuelph
Alex
Wolham
Nerre
Albert Norrie
Help Wanted Advertised with March 227 Deadline
Classified notice invites applications for a position with a March 227 deadline at 12 noon. Details and exact contents to be marked on the envelope as instructed.
Mrs J Kiddins Door Prize at Lorn
A successful euchre event at Lorn School featured 15 tables and prize winners including Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. McEnery among ladies, Fred Kenter and J. J. Stewart among men, with Mrs. Kidd winning the door prize. Lunch followed by a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorn School
J. Stewart
McEnery
H. McCutcheon
E. Smith
Fred Kenter
J. J. Stewart
Paul Denny
Tabby McIntyre
J. Kidd
Mrs J Emslie Hosts Baptist Mission Circle Meeting
Mrs J Emslie opened her home to Baptist Mission Circle members for their Monday evening gathering. With Mrs H Helwig in charge the group discussed the Home Mission board and prepared a nominating committee including Mrs D Cohen and Mrs C Landsborough for future officer slate. Refreshments followed as Mrs Costerus thanked the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Emslie
Baptist Mission Circle
R. Costerus
Emslie
Shelburne
H. Helwig
G. Wagner
Morris
The
Home Mission Board
Wagner
H. Reid
D. Cohen
C. Landsborough
L. Bulmer
Costerus
Visitors and Illness Reach Across Towns in Ontario
Sunday visitors with multiple families gathered in Ontario towns including Rockwood Guelph and Georgetown. Miss Dorothy Weatherston has taken a position in Toronto. Wil liam Head is seriously ill in General hospital Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hortop
Harry Hortop
Clarence Hortop
Rockwood
Bert Palframan
Dorothy Weatherston
Toronto
Wesley Lillie
Ken Smith
Wayne
David
Guelph
Sandy McDonald
Gail
Georgetown
J. P. Benham
Willa
Charles Bye
Burlington
Jack Morrell
Rickey
Henry-Ford
Will Jackson
Ospringe
William Head
General Hospital
Guelph Presbytery Elects Moderator and Reports Gains
The Guelph Presbyterian Presbytery elected Rev Tom MacInnes of Waterloo as moderator for five months. Rev F G Stewart of Kitchener retired as moderator and conducted services. Reports show church membership and school enrollment up in 1953 with overall givings surpassing prior year. The Presbyterian Training Institute hosted in February trained teachers and officers with 316 participants. Thirty eight attendees planned a April children s rally and 48 representatives from Guelph Presbytery were named for the end of May pre assembly congress. The Women s Missionary Society exceeded its budget and received thanks from the Presbytery. The assembly moderator nominee is Rev F G Stewart of St Andrews Kitchener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Kuan
Tom Macnoes
Eleora
F Og) Stewart
Kitchener
Pog Machines
EW Clement
R. W. Meikleham
RW. Meikleham
MacInnes
Juelph
J. H. Shaw
Women's Missionary Society
Ladies Brave Storm To Attend Meeting
The March meeting of the W MA and WA was held at Mrs Matlay Mahon home. Members braved the storm to attend with Mrs Bewley in charge. Mrs Moffat led devotion. The program discussed Cost of Being a Christian Luke 16 24 20. Mrs Bewley offered prayers, Mrs Frank read, Mrs Diamond reviewed a chapter, and Miss Walton and WA sang hymns. Flowers were thanked, and Mrs Freeman conducted the WA. The meeting closed with Mizpah benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMA
Matlay Mahon
Wo Bewley
M Moffat
Luke
A. Frank
A Diamond
Minke
Agai
Bewley
WMS
M. Walton
Frank
W. Freeman
G. Thomas
Blyth
Ballet Pupils Pass RAD Exams At Acton School
All pupils of the Acton School of Ballet registered with the RAD fared well in examinations conducted by Miss Nellie Poth of Taine dow England at the Canadian School of Ballet. Training under Alice Ata Than. results include Karn Heller 80 Geraldine Calder 77 Sue Crump 73 and Card Eoen 73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atl
Acton Schout
Ballet
Mass Nellie Poth
Tainedow
England
Batet
Acton
Alice Ata
Karn. Heller
Geraldine Calder
Suse Crump
Card Eoen
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