Wellington County Historical Research Society meeting at Massey Hall
O.A.C. Historical Society notes Mrs A K Thomas and Mrs M Ostrander attended the Wellington County Historical Research Society gathering at Massey Hall on the O.A.C. campus. Church attendance was down Sunday due to stormy weather and road conditions. Also listed are Kingston residents Mr George Waller and Miss Nancy, Miss Elizabeth McPhedran of Orangeville, Miss Pat Linfoot of Victoria Hospital London, Miss Jean McColl of a public school staff, and Kenneth Thatcher, transferred from the Royal Bank to Gwen Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Thomas
M Ostrander
Guelph
Wellington County Historical Research , Society
Massey Hall
O.A.C
George Waller
Nancy
Kingston
Elizabeth’ McPhedran
Orangeville
Ballinafan Girls Shine At Achievement Day Skit
Ballinafan Girls presented the skit Food Makes a Difference at Milton Achievement Day and earned praise for humor and presentation. Leaders Mrs J Mc Enery and Mrs F J Shortiy guided the group. The community welcomed new residents Mr and Mrs Burton and family as Joe Allan sold his farm to them. Mrs Robert McEnery injured her ankle in a fall and will be laid up for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McEnery
F. J
Milton
McEnéry
Gibson
Bud Snow
Joe Allan
Burton
Hornby
Robert McEnery
Silver-Wood Institute Party Feasted Despite Snowbound Roads
Despite the winter storm and blocked roads, the Silver-Wood Women’s Institute held a birthday party at Stone School on March 26 with seven euchre tables. Winners included Mrs Charle Greig and Russell Miller. crokinole champs were O Brownridge. cribbage won by Rudy Corbett. a purse draw was postponed to the next meeting due to transport issues. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone School
Silver-Wood Institute
Last Meeting For Farm Forum Ligny
Ligny farm forum held its last meeting on March 2 at Mr and Mrs Chiff Browns home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Edward Howden and relatives. Socials and broadcasts marked a good season with visits to Milton and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligny Farm Forum
Chiff Brown
Edward Howden
Dorothy Massey
Milton
Bev Eves
Georgetown
Alex McKenzie
Hosiital
Kent McKenzie
Keith
Nancy
Martin Davenport
Niagara Falls
Edgar Howden
St. Catharines
Nichols
Baseball Problems Hit Halton County League After RFC
Halton County baseball faces a crisis as the Ontario Baseball Association rejects reclassification by population at its annual meeting. Oakville Oaks president Bud Corbett says the Oakville team is “in the soup” since there are no suitable leagues for them, not strong enough for senior ball yet better than the Halton county Intermediate League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Ontario Baseball Association
Halton County Baseball League
Hater Pupddea
O.B.A
Oakville
Bud Corbett
Oakville Oaks
Mrs Whaley and Ferrier Return From Geneva Luncheon
Mrs G Whaley and Mrs D Ferrier have returned home from Geneva where they attended a luncheon at the Serieca Hotel in Geneva New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Whaley
D. Ferrier
Geneva
Serieca
Gérieva
New Or
Halton Presbytery hears Dr Waldemar Williams guest
Dr Waldemar Williams addressed the Halton Presbytery meeting on the Hornby pastoral charge. Reports covered calls to ministers, unity with Dufferin Peel Presbytery, and plans for a September training camp at Five Oaks. Masters of women and youth groups reported memberships and missions, and Rev OW Williams spoke of church growth and stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldemar Williams
Hamilton
Halton
Memorial United
St. Catharines
Evangelism and Social Service Committee
Haktom
Dufferin-Peel
Five Oaks
Paris
St. John’s United Church
Oakville
Christian Education
Y.p.ul
Brownridge
Halton Presbytery W.M.S
Velma Norris
Halton Presbytery
W.A
George Little
Fansing
United Church Observer
Little
United Church
Observer
Canada
Egerton Ryerson
Dor Little
Wilson
Wihamg
Fevanston
Justea United Church
Leia
First Officers of Coins Elected
A brief report notes the election of first officers for Coins Elected Rooke Club at a training session. The event saw Koa joining a lounge gathering as members paraded paring routines and the group discussed future activities at the Guelph club Fate Gash Gane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koa
Guelph
Fate Gash Gane
Nelson County Assessors Meet Hosted by Nelson Township
Nelson township hosts county assessors at a luncheon in Estaminet Burling ton after a council chamber gathering. J Lerner chairs the session with assessors from various municipalities. Dr Warren McNiven and Walter Chadwick note duties and challenges in equalizing assessments. County assessor Rogers welcomes municipal suggestions as a sign of goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Township
Burlington
Nelson
J. Lerner
Warren McNiven
Walter Chadwick
Rogers
Nelson Council
Learin Auction sale of farm stock and implements
Public auction by Martin Rigo and Sons at Nassvgfaweya farm near Milton Appleby and Base Line on April 13 at 1 30 pm selling cattle hogs poultry hay and seed tractor and implements and a 9 piece walnut dining room suite among other farm and household items cash settlement with the clerk no reserve as the farm is for sale auctioneers Hindley and Elliott Fred Harbottle clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Rigo and Sons
Nassvgfaweya
Milton
York
Centaur
M.H. Mower
M.H
Hornet
Hindley and
Elliott
Fred Harbottle
Riddell Re elected OBA President At Cobourg Convention
C G Riddell of Milton was returned as Ontario Baseball Association president at the 36th annual Cobourg convention where 16 resolutions were passed and four were denied. The meeting, chaired by Riddell, reviewed a healthier financial state with more than 1000 dollars in the bank and named McMullen of Milton to the executive. other officers were listed. An effort to shift the Lakeshore deadline to the second Saturday in August failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Riddell
Milton
Ontario Baseball Association
Cobourghen
Halton County Baseball Association
Niagara District Minors Baseball Association
Riddell
O.B.A
McMullen
Rid- Psa
Presd Preston
James Millman
London
John Pell
Listowel
William Hurley
Whitby
John Leask
Fort Erie
Otto Manske
Waterloo
Clearing Auction Sale at Esquesing Farm
Public auction on Wednesday April 6 at 1 o clock for the contents of a 12 room home at J W Elliott farm lot 2 con 4 third line two Esquesing. Items include electric stove and refrigerator piano dining tables beds chairs and dishware. No reserve. inspection morning of sale. cash settlement with clerk. Hindley and Elliott Auctioneers George Currin clerk Seated Black W I catering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Elliott
Esquesing
Mendelssohn
Jacques and Hayes
Hindley and Elliott
Farming as a business urged at Halton rally
JB Whitelock warned that farming must adopt methods and keep records to survive and compete with urban buyers. The Stewarttown Hall meeting featured weed inspector T Bradley showing weed control images and the Just Weeds film. S Turner urged farm radio forum cooperation and a committee was formed to plan next year’s rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rees Orda
JB. Whitelock
Farall
Stewarttown Hall
Stanley May
S. Turner
County Farm Forum
Farm Radio Forum
Outstanding Jersey Cow Sporting Standard Star in K Ella Herd
Sporting Standard Star of Kenneth L Ella Hornby, a top tested Jersey cow, was bred by Russell T Morrison Mouth of Keswick NB. She has four tested daughters averaging 11 036 lbs milk 618 lbs fat with 305 day mature equivalent. Three daughters earned Silver Medal and two Gold Medal awards. All four daughters are classified very good.
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Jersey
Sporting Standard Star
Kenneth L. Ella
Hornby
Russell T. Morrison
Mouth
Keswick
N.B
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