County Seeks Home Settlement and Con 1952 Budget Notes
County council endorses weed control abstention plan for highways and approves land purchase to prevent commercial summer residences. The Halton Conservation Committee urges buying 400 acres near Nassagawega for beaver dam and trout habitat, with water conservation funding and dam projects. Dr James Mather reports 1951 health budget with surplus and outlines 1952 projections, salaries dominate costs, and extensive nurses and clinic activity are detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ford
Ontario Department of “Highways Institute
Cou
Juntar
Ross Britton
Nassagawega
Halton Convation Committee
George Currie
J. E. Whitelock
Currie
Alex McLaren
Nelson Township
McLaren
Dolar
E. M. Cressman
Halton
James M. Mather
Council
Health Department
Ontario
Mather
Milton
Oakville
Bob Shannon
Reeve
Ogemedl
Netracaals
Jock Whitlock
van Tumiear
Fartig
Acton
County Curator Speaks at Women's Institute Meeting
Max Ada Currie curator of the Wellington County Historical Research Society addressed the Women's Institute on the society’s work from its inception in 1677 to the present. The meeting featured readings, a quiz, and a discussion on securing a permanent building for the collection. Donations were voted to the Wellington County Cancer Society and a local church basement, with committees named for hosting duties and a luncheon. Several local residents were noted visiting or traveling, and the Presbyterian service featured Gideon readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Ada Currie
Wellington County Historical Research Society
Women's Institute
Ita Progress
Dan Wirt
Currie
Wellington County Cancer Society
Nance
Conference On Health
Cat Hillsburgh
Eudhres
D. Winter
H. Theaker
Ken Stubbington
Doris Fines
Anc
A. McKibney
Warrett
Ottawa
McKinney
Warren
Ro Hunter
Georgetown
Bert Craig
Joan
John Watson
Byron Bruce
Robena Clarke
Alex McIsaac
FR. O'Hara
R. H. Armstrong
Heh. Mainpritt
R. , Mc MacDonald
Guelph
Obituary: Hubert Bert Smith Dies in Toronto at 67
Sudden death of Hubert Bert Smith at home in Toronto on Sunday February 24 at age 67. Former Acton glove cutter, lived in Kitchener and Toronto, worked for Robert Simpson Co. Survived by daughter Edwen L. Sexton. wife Pearl Stewart predeceased him. Funeral service to be held in Toronto with interment at Farnview Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert
Bert) Smith
Fulton Ave
Toronto
Ino Acton
Storry Glove Co
Acton
Kitchener
Touronto
Robert Simpson Co
Pearl Stewart
Edwen L. Sexton
Kenmore
Ain Acton
Smith
Dutforth United Charceh
Revo
Bea
Funers
Weadsdas
Farnview Cemeters
Agton Pallbearers
Miedetesh
Dati Waterhouse
Deus Tas
Stewsert
Arthur Amble
Faen Reteheoner
Waterloo
Science and War Speech by Professor Mather on BHC
Professor K Mather FRS warned that science could alter weapons and widen conflict while acknowledging war’s horrors arise from human passions. He spoke during a BHC event about risks and responsibilities in scientific advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor K. Mather, Frs
Name Winners At Afternoon Euchre and Local Social Notes
Afternoon euchre winners listed with Mrs Norton and Mrs Janes among the victors and consolations. Other local notes mention visitors from Preston, trips to Montreal, and family visits near Orangeville. Hall Board cancellations and WMS meeting postponement reflect a busy neighborhood scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euchre
A.norton
Wal
Mya. Hones Ro
Mra C. Janes
A. J. Limphiurst
Lorne Norton
Robert McEnory
J. L. Davidson
Rltl. Davidson
Ms. Fleanor
Jose
Jose Wining the Lone Handsay." “Maland
WMS
Clearing Auction Sale in Eramosa Township
A full farm auction in Eramosa Township offers Registered Jersey cows, crossbred calves, an Aberdeen Angus bull, pigs and poultry, a McCormick Deering tractor and thrashing gear, hay and grain, dairy equipment, and household goods. The sale begins March 18 at noon on the Jo an D Leybourne farm near Rockwood, with cash terms and required removal by sale day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan D.leybourne
Eramosa Township
Rockwood
Marcie
REG
Jersey
Dolly Biddy
East Lindo
Peace Haven Lily
Basil Ida
Raseboy
Lucy May
Lucy Edna
Aberdeen
W. L. Ham
Fergus
Rhode Island
McCormick Deering
Mount Forest
Deering
Lh.c
Massey Harris
de Laval
Coleetric
Mieter
de Electrie
Eereany
Elwe
Saomatico Swatehy
Hornet
Edo
Clinton
Nea Kom Orounge
Empire Cook
Local Notices From Acton and Guelph Community Snaps
Patchy notices list visits and patient updates in Guelph Acton and Toronto area. People named include Mr John Kenney Mrs Arnold Murahall and Miss Donna Kimball with Jack Mainprize in Toronto. Several residents travel to Huntsville Sarasota and attend hospital and church events statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kenney
Guelph
Acton
Donna Kimball
Jack Mainprize
Toronto
Yo Mainprize
Electric shavers fitted to British tanks in Korea
British Centurion tanks of the South Royal Inniskilling Dragon Guards in Korea are equipped with electric shavers powered by dry batteries. The feature is touted as a boon for cold Korean winters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth Royal Inniskilling Dragon Guards
Korea
Literary Sorchery program and school activities noted
The article records a chaotic Literary Sorchery program with impersonations and performances by students and staff including Don Dawk bo and Sir Frederck G as Dr Horatio Q Birdbath. It mentions rugby uniforms, hockey game in Milton, visits to Ryerson, and upcoming basketball and volleyball matches with Orangeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Oakes
David McVey
Ftud Force
Druntics Group
Variana Audenta
Tavagha
Bercher
oGbayz
Hailee Jones
bin Orchestra
JCP
Don Dawk Bo Au
Frederck G
Richard Mason
Horatio Q. Birdbath
Jack Davidson
Weaver Dave McVey
Georg Hack
Itod
Fare
Spike Jones
Archestellons
Glebentraum
Black Magic
Phil Porrin BU Coons
Wang
Sko McVey
Joe Jang
Hus
Milton
Milton High
Jane Elliott
Chris Lamb
Meril Mellor
Paul Laws WC
John Creasey
Ryerson
Jim Dills
Remstrar
Food Administration
George Mason
Alf Long
Orangeville
Rockwood Friday Events Feature Skits Films and Services
A Friday program in Rockwood's Town Hall saw Mrs Lorne Guild and Mrs Frank Kelso lead a group of youths with short plays and sound films from Mr Frank Ostrander, including an Indian customs piece. An oyster industry film impressed attendees, followed by a Presbyterian service led by Rev Fred Williamson. Sunday worship drew many from Eden Mills and local churches, while church interior improvements at Eden Mills paused activity. A United Church illustrated address explored civic themes, and a community mishap near Garnet Petty's corner damaged a fence and packets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Guild
Frank Kelso
Frank Ostrander
Presbyterian Church
Fred Williamson
Eden Mills Presbyterian Church
Eden Mills
United Church
Olive
Engagement announced for Eva Joan Varcee to Torrance Guild
Mr and Mrs Varcee announce the engagement of their second eldest daughter Eva Joan Varcee to Torrance Guild son of Mr and Mrs Guild Rockwood. Marriage planned for May 17 1952 at Hockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Who Varcee
BD Borkwood
Aan
Haynes
Eva Joan Varcee
Torrance Guild
Mroo
Guild
Rockwood
Hockwood
Moffat Man Best Showman At Royal
John Garnet Norrish of Moffat won the all round showman prize at the Ontario Agricultural College student show in Guelph. He received the silver tray donated by Canada Packers after competition in 15 divisions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Osprin
Eramosa
Wenley Meaty
Cleveland
Arnold Murahall
M. KB. Muena
Mroon
John Gordon
Ann Peel
Sarasota
Florida
Mir Bert Mason
Guelph’ General
Desamund-O'Rourke
Toronta General Hospital
Jlom
Frank
Allan .Johnson
Wrampton
Harold Kenry
George Rosen
J. Henry
Wingham
Alan Leishman
Drew
Alan
Huntsville
Mr. Leishman
Will McNabb
Win Teamore
Joseph Graham
Melvin Burns l
Weldrest
Cambridge
Moffat
Royal
College
Moyal
Charles McInnis
Ontario Hog Producers Association
Brookville Hall
Natsagaweya Federation of Aguculture
MW. F. Kennedy
A. PR. Service
Wright Real Estate and
Insurors
F. L. Wright
Wibur St
N. B. Wright
Macdonnell St
Mill Street
McGarvin
Plymouths
Dodge
Ford
MacSwain Motors
Chrysler and Plymouth
Queen St
St. Alban’s Parish Hall
Evereng
Featurng
Auspices of St. Alban’s Church Choir
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