Chapel Wedding in Guelph Unites Kentner and McKen
A quiet March 17 ceremony at Knox Presbyterian Church Guelph joined Melba Jean Kentner and Ralph George McKen. Rev D Crawford Smit officiated with John Martin best man. The bride wore a foam crystal nylon dress with white carnations and a matching hat. A reception followed with families in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Guelph
D. Crawford Smit
Melba Jean’ Kentner
Ralph George McKen
A. Kirkpatrick
Mount Forest
John Martin
Hitchener
Ian
C G I T Imaginary Tour of Village
The Knoxchurch unit of the Canadian Girls in Training met at Mrs. D Davidson's home on Monday. Members divided into groups led by a teacher to act out an imaginary tour of an Indian village in India. Norma Sinclair led the worship service and Ella Jang read from the Saris and Sandals mission study book before a sing song and taps to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxchurch
Jane McPhedran
Norma Sinclair
Ella Jang
Miss Watkins
Engagements of Mary Laurine Stokes and Dorothy Irene McDiarmid
Campbellville and Ingersoll announce engagements. Mary Laurine Stokes will wed Wellsley Henry MacLeod at St Johns Nassagaweya on April 5 1955 at 2 pm. Dorothy Irene McDiarmid will marry Neil William Franklin Lambert at Trinity United Church Ingersoll on April 9 1955 at 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stokes
Campbellville
Mary Laurine
Wellsley Henry MacLeod
Harry MacLeod
Acton
St John's’ Church
Nassagaweya
Fréderick A. McDiarmid
Ingersoll
Oie
Dorothy Irene
Neil William Franklin Lambert
Rockwood
Ontario
Trinity United Church
Local Social Notes From Across Canada and North America
The report lists frequent visits and acquaintances among Winnipeg Edmonton Vancouver Toronto and London Ontario social circles. Notable mentions include Miss Jenny Capesky at Gick Children's Hospital, preparations for a baptism in Prescott and a century-old christening robe worn by a baby born in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dovigald Kennedy
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Variouver
Jenny Capesky
Gick Children’s Hospital
Toronto
Aileen
Wi J. . McKnight
Beverley
G. Aitken
Sharon
Stomald
McRaiene Ae Woodeden Ceecheal Foley Teasting Centre
London
Grove
Tlinois
Baxter Laboratories
Canada
Spencer-Lee
Kenneth Knox
Andrew
Prescott
Donald Spencer-Lee
Legion: Euchre finals crown Lindsay over Masters in close finish
In Friday euchre final Dude Lindsay edges Vic Masters for first prize while Bob Bowles takes third and Bill Roberts earns booby. Bowling team faced tough Welland district competition but failed to win trophies. Al Denny Jack Cooney home after Sunybrook ops. Johnny Moore still in hospital. Cribbage sends Bill Nicolae led team to Georgetown district event. Next week general meeting aims to fill upstairs room. Eden Mills tops cribbage, banquet plans underway with Tinnie Masales and Freq Kentner winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dude Lindsay
Vic Masters
Dude
Bob Bowles
Anly Bill Roberts
al Denny
Jack Cooney
Sunnybrook Hospital
Johnny Moore
Toronto
Bill Nicolae
Georgetown
Eden Mills
Tinnie Masales
Freq Kentner
Surprise party honors Mrs Mary Ella Bell on 76th birthday
A group of friends gathered last Friday afternoon to surprise Mrs Mary Ella Bell at her home on Bower Ave. Reverend B Carrey and Mrs Currey along with Reverend C L Poole and Mrs Poole attended as special guests. Mrs Bell, residing with Mr and Mrs A Orr, enjoyed gifts cards and flowers from the host group and a light refreshment was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ella Bell
Bell
A. Orr
Bower Ave
B. Fcarrey
Currey
C. L. Poole
Poole
Mo? Poole
Harriston
Dads and Lads Dinner Features Kidell and Wells
The annual Dads and Lads dinner at St Albans Parish Hall drew about 100 men and boys for a roast turkey meal. Rev K G Kiddell of Caledonia spoke mainly to the boys and performed, while magician Wells the Wizard entertained both young and old with tricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s
Guild
St. Albans
K. G. Kiddell
St. Paul's Anglican Church
Caledonia
Wells the Wizard
Rockwood Council Passes Road Expenditure ByLaw and Dam Repair Talks
The Rockwood council approved a road expenditure bylaw providing 27000 for roads and bridges for 1955 and called for tenders to surface roads with 10000 feet of gravel, closing April 4. Delegates from Grand Valley dows Rockwood and the Rockwood Fish and Game Club discussed repairing two dams and appointed a committee to seek Edgar Harris permission and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Coats
Grand Valley Dows
Kelso
P.A. of
Downs
Schneider
Rockwood Fish and Game Club
Knox Church Heather Club Meets at Benson Home
Mrs W Benson hosts the Knox church Heather Club meeting at Ben Benson home with Dorothy Calder as president. Mae Dumarch and Alice McCallum lead devotions. One new member joins as Meryl Kirkness presents secretary and Mary Mann treasurer reports. Members plan a strawberry tea and view slides of Laurentian Mountains Royal Winter Fair and Northern Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxchurch Heather Club
Ben Benson
Dorothy Calder
Mae Dumarch
Alice McCallum
Meryl Kirkness
Mary Mann
Bea Benson
Laurentian Mountains
Royal Winter Fair
Ontario
Charlotte Holmes
Margaret Armstrong
Olive
Joe
Gowns Over a Century Old Featured in Friendly Circle Show
A Friendly Circle fashion show at United Church celebrated a girl’s life from christening to wedding with garments from Mrs. Heller over 100 years old and other vintage pieces. Irene Douglas and Marguerite Taylor led the group, with Fran Leland commenting and Helen Pickett at the piano. Models included Edna Hufnagel and May Lang in era dresses, twenties flapper garb, and wedding gowns. The event drew guests, included readings and refreshments, and showcased era clothing from Mildred Bell's store.
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Friendly Circle
The
United Church
Stella Adamson
Fran Leland
Irene Doulas
Marguerite Taylor
Helen Pickett
Edna Hufnagel
May Lang
Mrs.Hufnagel
Mrs. Lang
Et Rognvaldson
Lorraine Lasby
Katherine Garrett
Merle Russell
Betty Bean
Greta Heller
Doris Kentner
Edna Nellis
Edna’ Hufnagel
Louise Baxter
Jean Russell
Dorothy ‘Rognvaldson
Jean. Johnston
Jean ,Denny
Margaret MacPherson
Ida Olsen
B. Veldhuis
Mildred Bell
Don Bexton
L. Bowen
Ac ton and Acton notes mix of events and incidents
April Fool's driving hazards and winter weather appear across town reports. A Glenlea subdivision excavation advances while the Junior Farmers hockey trophy goes on display at Free Press window. Local teens in Acton and Guelph College clubs take part in skating and drama events as farm life resumes with spring weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Guelph College
O.A.C
Gail Dobbie
Mary Jane Force
Elizabeth Force
Confirmation Classes Held At St Alban’s Church
Confirmation classes have run for two months at St Albans Church with junior and adult sessions each Monday in the Parish Hall. Rector Rev Evan H Jones leads, preparing candidates for the Bishop of Niagara’s laying on of hands in June. A refresher course for existing members is offered with plans for a conversion class next fall through May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s Church
St. Alban’s
Evan H .Jones
Niagara
W. E. Bagnall
Mozart Music Study Group Holds Evening Meeting
The Mozart Music Study Group met Monday led by president Mrs. R. Arnold. Papers were read and members heard Mozart's Symphony in full. Mrs. Heard announced changes to class divisions from one to four grades, with refreshments at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondas
Neary Wes River
Heard
Pai
Acton Music
R. Arnold
W. Beatty
Canadian Red Cross Provides Emergency Relief Workers
In 1953 more than 5000 Canadians received emergency relief from the Canadian Red Cross after disasters. Twenty three welfare workers supported troops in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian
Red Cross
Canadian Red Cross Welfare
Far’ East
Ontario farm forums name speed as top highway risk
A report from 418 Ontario farm forums cites speeding as the biggest highway safety problem at 65 percent. They call for education licensing controls and stricter enforcement. Other major concerns include careless driving 57 percent lack of courtesy 53 percent and drinking 49 percent. Some drivers oppose excessive car power and 17 percent see aggressive driving as equally dangerous. Local voices urge driving on back roads if speed limits are ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Farm Forums
Fl Sion
Peterborsuga
Easter Egg Hunt Planned by Acton YMCA
The Acton YMCA partners with local groups to host an Easter egg hunt during holidays for children six to 15 who register at the YMCA. Bob Brayshaw reports 200 prizes from chocolate rabbits to lollipops with enough treats for all entrants, with hunts planned for the town park or the YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ym.c.a
Acton
YM C.A
Y.M.C.A
Toronto
Ontario
Québec
Bob Brayshaw
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Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred
A. Hoffman
Optometrists
E. P. Head
St. George's Square
W. H. ‘Denny
State Farm
Brock St
Wilbert R. Wallis
R.R. G
Wallis
Glen McKen
Guelper
William ‘“Mainprize
Mill
C.G.I.T
Fool's
Ledger’s
1.G.A
Swift
L.G.A. Deluxe Instant Coffee
Trinidad
Florida
Hans
Legion
Welland
Midland
CIA
Insurance Association
George Robertson
R. W. Grant
Watson
Mill 'St.e
Mrs. W. Benson
Glenlea Subdivision
Sonny
Rognvaldson
Provincial Institute of Trades
Ladies of Knox Church
Mainprize
Baptist Young People's Union
Guelph Association
Simon the Leper
Hillsburgh
Johnny Barber
Mr. Haskell
Toronto Better Business Bureau
Rotary Clan
Frank Oldfield
Ted Hansen
Dee A
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