Rockwood Academy essay earns second in Centennial contest
Nancy Meek won second place for her essay The Rockwood Academy in a Centennial contest run by the Rockwood Home and School Association. The piece recounts the village on Old York Road, Quaker origins, William Wetherald’s early schooling, academy growth, and later owners as the property moves toward restoration by Yosef Drenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Rockwood Academy
Rockwood
School ‘Association
Nancy Meek
Nancy
Wetheralds
John‘ Weatherald
Isobel
Yorkshire
England
William
Healaugh
County of York
Ackorth
Pontefract
Ackworth
Canada
Puslinch
Guelph
Eramosa
William Wetherald
Jemima Harris Balls
Jemima
Toronto
Gordon
Yosef Drenters
Dance and presentation honor newlyweds Mr and Mrs R Kerr
On March 23 a large number of friends gathered at our church to welcome Pat and marry Mr and Mrs Robert C Kerr. They live in Acton until their home is built. An evening of dancing followed with Melody Men's Orchestra and a lunch served by the committee. Several locals offered gifts including a desk and chairs. Many visitors extended Easter weekend greetings from Ontario and Quebec communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington County
Alexander McMillian
William Wetherald
Donald McCaig
McMillian
Berlin
Kitchener
Central School
Galt
Ottawa
Algoma
St. Thomas
Literary College
Michigan University
Ontario
Donald
Guelph
Rockwood
Rockwood Public School
Parkdale
Robert C. Kerr
Pat
Acton
Melody
Smith R. Griffin
Spa Eneres
Jesse McEnery
Leslie Swackhamer
Harvey Burt
Ron Saunders
Bob
Alfred Winter
Harry Angus
Jay
Gordie
Wyoming
Mich
Murray Wilson
Myler
Warsaw
Murray Milson
Greg
Heather
Scott
Mark
Leonard Leslie
Susie Denny
R. Schindel
Beamsville
Joyce Denny
John Near
Glen
Earl
Gordon
Wilbert Brown
Gordon Lindsay
Athelstan
Quebec
Wm. Klaner
George Cooke
John Hamilton
Everton Corner
Klaners
Norman McKenzie
Linda
Bill
Flora Griene
Hillsburgh
S. McKinnon
B. F. Gorski
Michael
Jeffrey
Windsor
Thomas Purdy
Liverpool
N.S
Leon Purdy
Glen Williams
Alastair McKinnon
Montreal
D. G
Robertson
Ken Robertson
Lynda
Donna
Oakville
Douglas Robertson
Sharon
Murray
Darlene
Margy Mclivor
George Young
Marilyn
Norman Robertson
Margaret Tovell
Jessie McDonald
Elliotts
Seaman Thompson
Joy Lacouter
Mr. Jackson
Toronto
G. Sunter
Arnold
Sunter
Niagara Falls
Bill McKenzie
Bob Weeks
Ben Klumpenhower
Brampton
K. Klooster
Gordon Aitken
Ward Bruce
Eden Mills church groups host Good Friday events
Eden United Church hosted a Wednesday evening meeting at Mrs. R Drysdale's with Mrs W Wilson leading devotions and readings from John 1 14. Mrs H James and Mrs H McIntosh shared stories and poetry. The Young People held a Good Friday breakfast to a good turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.C
Eden United Church
Wilson
Drysdale
E. Milson
Eden Mills Presbyterian Church
Street lights brighten Ospringe village scene
Ospringe village reports new street lights installed last week along the main roads. Local residents note the improvement as a valuable asset. Several residents and visitors are listed attending Easter gatherings and family visits in nearby towns and cities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guelph Herald
Wetherald
Mill Dam
Nowaday Frederick Street
Haverford College
Philadelphia
Rockwood Academy
Mrs. R. Kerr
Louie Hiltz
Judy
Marie
Bobbie Ann
Sandra
Wendy
J. Deebes
Hanover
Gordon Sproule
Winter
Jim Leitch
Gail Russell
Bruce Leitch
Beverley
Norman
Steve
Tony Strokov
Hans Trurarkov
Bob Kerr
Clarence den
Albert
Maltby Fuels
Main ST
V.S. Construction
U.S. Construction
Frederick St
Aston, Ontario
Eden Mills
Women’s Missionary Society
Ladies’ Aid
William McLean
WMS
H. Gilbertson
B. Wright
William Mino
Wallace Lasby
Beryl Wright
W. Drysdale
Ospringe
R. Wright
Rochester
J. Tougher
N. McKenzie
R. McEwan
Brian Cook
Erin
Ross McEwan
Kenny
Murray’ McKitrick
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Fred Archibald
Guelph Hospital
Lou
Lou's Used Cars
Main ‘St
District Shopping Guide
Rich'ss
Hwy
Acton & Dick Voskemp
Kelly
To Rae
BP Products
Laura
Fred Meadows
Rick
Marketeria
General Merchants
Monto
Cas Richs
Rich
Renee
Silvercreek General Store
Dick & Myrtle
Ken
Esso
Saunders Bakery Ltd
Kingwell
Price
Jennings
Haltonville
Guelph Road
General Merchandise
Mohawk
PETTY
Goodyear
McCulloch
Speyside
Silvercreek
Brucedale
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