Local family notes and visits abound in Guelph region
Miss J Rumley a nurse in training at Guelph General Hospital plans holidays at home. Several relatives and friends from Tilbury Toronto Acton and Montreal visit or travel including the Rumley and Kitching families. W J Gould improves at Sunnybrook Hospital while Jack Malnprize trains in Toronto and travels to Halifax. Family gatherings mark 14 years since the Elias Kitching relatives last met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss J Rumley
Guelph General Hospital
Hime
W. J. Gould
iNnes
Sunnybrook Hospital
Toronto
Jack Malnprize
University of Toronto
U.N.T.D
Halifax
Panama
Roy Paddiston
Terry
John Kitching
Helen
Johnnie
Ban. Hayden
Guelph
Dorothy Kitching
Charl Kitching
Vancouver
Wm. R. Kitching
Montreal
Mra
J. Caldwell
Moffat
Elias Kitching
Engagements and a birthday shower in Guelph area
Mr and Mrs Victor B Rumiley announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Joan to Harald Floto of Guelph Ontario with a quiet May wedding planned. A combined birthday party and shower for Miss Elsie Hulme Georgetown was held at the home of Mr and Mrs G W McHugh with friends from Georgetown Milton and Acton attending and gifts given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor B. Rumiley
Margaret Joan
Harald Floto
F. Floto
Guelph
Acton
G. W. McHugh
Elsie Hulme
Georgetown
S. McHugh
Muton
Cachre
Miss Hulme
G. W McHugh
John McHugh
Esquesing Township toOffer Free School Dental Care
Esquesing Township School Board approves a program giving primary school children free dental care funded by both the Area School Board and the Provincial Department of Health. Local dentists conduct surveys. parents arrange appointments with their family dentists for needed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
Esquesing Fownship
Halton
Nagsgagawesa
Nelson
Trafalgar
Ares
Department of Health
The Festival of the Christian Home Service Schedule
Sunday May dth 1948 events include 11 00 am The Family and the Church W150 am The Sedation of the Children of the Church 12 10 The Church School In Soa On 7 00 pm The Evening Service A Mothers Petition A Welcome To All
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soa
Thia
Sunday Church Schedule Error Free May 9 1949
Mother's Day service includes Sunday School and regular service. Combined program at 11 20 am. A 4 00 pm Thursday meeting withdrawn this week. Friday May 9 0 p.m. Annual business meeting and election of officers.
Negro Spirituals Shine at B Y P U Evening in Acton
McNeil Raptlet Church speaker Nev. Y. Keith Danields led a program on origin and composition of Negro spirituals at a Monday B Y P U meeting in Acton. He sang pieces including Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho and Were You There, detailing origins and religious context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nev. Y. Keith Danields
McNeil Raptlet Church
Hamilton
Blylp.u
Acton
Danields
C. R. Gower
Bernie Connerted
Fiannie Crippa
Chas
Landsborough
Heaven
South
David
Concert to support Save the Children Fund at Acton Hall
Local residents organize a two night benefit at Acton Town Hall next Monday and Tuesday for the Save the Children Fund. A varied program by local talent promises entertainment and value for admission. All proceeds go to the charity with ticket sales available at area stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quour
Save the Children
Acton Town Hall
Social Night at Greenock School Showcased Varied Program
Greenock W T hosted a successful social evening on April 30 with Mrs C McKeown chairing. S A Johnson from O A C Guelph presented travel pictures, soloists included Mrs H Purner Miss Shirley Thompson and Miss Margaret Brown with readings by Miss Helen Bayne. The Ballinafad Woman's Association presented the one act play Henpeck Holler Gossip. The program entertained all, noting that in 13 states in the USA women cannot sit on juries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock W. T
Greenock School
C. McKeown
A Johnson
O.A.C. Guelph
Lapland
Home and Country
West
South Africa
Honeyland
H. Q. ‘Purner
Shirley Thompson
Margaret Brown
Neighbors Honor Mr and Mrs H Switzer Farewell Gathering
A sendoff for Mr and Mrs Hi Switzer before they move to the Mc Klinnon farm near Hillabury. Neighbors gathered at Charlie Binnie’s Fourth Vine home with songs readings and an address. Howard thanked the group as Mrs Binnie and helpers served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Binnie
Fourth Vine
Mra
Switzer
Hillabury
McKlinnon Farm
Arthur ‘Swackhammer
Sophie Moors
Netty
Kerr
Kerr, Mrs. Turner and Socted Volo By Bnl McDonald
Thomson
Marle Kerr
Park Pavilion Opening Scheduled for This Month
Bob Martins Orchestra, a popular dance band, will appear again at Acton Park Pavilion during the coming summer program. Acton’s Men’s Club sponsors the event, with the grand opening set for Saturday May 22. The dancing floor accommodates at least three hundred couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Martin
Acton Park Pavilion
Acton
Trafalgar Herd Piles Up Jersey Records In Canada
The Featherstone herd at Trafalgar Halton County continues to set dairy records with daughters of Fern and other lines. Avonlea King Fern-123503 yields 10 482 lbs milk and 695 lbs fat in 465 days. Lassie L19610 posts 19 100 lbs milk in 365 days. Avonlea King Tona Tussle 11 215 lbs milk in 305 days. Hamlet’s Marjorie 9 446 lbs milk in 305 days. Daydream 10 691 lbs milk in 315 days. Five other records reside in the Avonlea herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Canada
Jereys
Featherstone
Trafalgar
Halton
Fairy Raleigh Zana
Avonlea
Avoniea Standard Dealgn
Silver Spring
Avoniea
Avonlen Hamlet
Pjorle
Marjorie
Radio Forum Reports From Nassagaweya No. 7 Meeting
The Radio Forum at the schoolhouse last Monday evening heard a convention report from delegates Mrs Ralph Prece and Mrs Arthur Davenport. Attendance was good and leadership training urged to avoid repeated performers and gaps in action. Euchre prizes went to Mrs W Kennedy and Mrs R Price. Mr Stephen Coxe and Mr David McPhedran won for men. A next meeting was set for May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. T Radio Forum
Ralph Prece
Arthur Davenport
W. Kennedy
R. Price
Stephen Coxe
David McPhedran
Halton
Milton
Martin Davenport
Donna McMillan
Wm. Job
Listowel
Marshall Paul
Acton Council Approves Additions Tough Schools
Acton Council approves discussion of new staff policy with weekly contributions from employees. Letters on Main Street North issues prompt police attention. Debentures sold at 94.75 to raise funds. Street transfers and property deals advance as Mayor’s office outlines by law renewals and approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sald
Mesara
C. Rognvaldson
Wutnagel
Main Street
Polles
Corporation
Canadian National Railways
Malin Street
Anderson & Co
Gallettor
Holmated
Sutton, Pit and Kemp
Jandy
Maple Street
Corporation of
Acton
Armaco Ltd
E. W. Coles
Oaen
Theer
Local Social Notes Highlight Limehouse Community Events
The Limehouse area reports visits and greetings as families celebrate birthdays and weddings. John Glynn and Mrs. M Newton host or visit friends, while Bernice Currie wed William Henderson at St John’s Church Stewartown. Several residents travel to Barrie, Eden Mills, and Toronto for winters or family occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Self
Co. C. Cochrane
Limehouse
J. W. Nickell
S. Wilson
Eden Mills
A. J. Smethurst
Harry
Barrie
Kirby Williams
Weston
Harold Barber
Bernice Currie
Wm Henderson
St. John's Church
Stewartown
Othe Bride's
W. T. Newton
Barriee
M. Newton
John Glynn
Mary. Mills
D. Mills
Toronto
Annie Dalziel
St Catherines
Glynn
Spitzer's
Breslau
A Spier
Annual Ladies Night Banquet at Campbelville Masonic Lodge
Campbelville Masonic Lodge hosts annual Ladies Night a banquet at Ebenezer Church basement served by the Ladies Aid. Wor Bro Cecil Chisholm acted as toastmaster with Dr McDonald and Mrs J K Mallon among toasters. Afterward guests moved to Township Hall for progressive euchre with prizes to Mrs Hallingsworth Mrs Willam Bullard Mr Howson Lush and Mr John Gilmore. Music by Andy Frank on violin Mrs Crawford on piano and Jack Coulter on drums and traps. Mrs Murray McPhallix hospitalized at Guelph General after an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Church
Cecil Chisholm
McDonald
J. K Mallon
Hallingsworth
Willam Bullard
Howson Lush
John Gilmore
Andy Frank
Crawford
Jack Coulter
Murray McPhallix
Guelph General Hospital
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F. A. McLean
Tilbury
V. B. Rumley
Mika Edna Brown
Stayder
Mra. J. Bauer
George Woods
W. B. Rumley
Bob
Wm. MclLeod
Ontario
Harry Malnprize
Regina
Mrs. Malnprize
H. Harrison
J. Sault and
Catharine
J. Windler
Elizabeth
D. C. Tensnell
E. Landsborough
Joyce Desssrault
Nures
Cuslph
Cenaral Boas Ital
Ralph Shepherd
Creemore
Toronto University
Miss Desserault
Church News
United. Church of Canada
Lou Revene
Avenida
Parsona
Char. BR
Gower
Minlstar
Alban
W. G. Luxton
John Calder
Allan
Arthur ST. Guelph
Cooper's Clothing Store
Master Dry
Joe Woods
Negro Spirituals
B.Y.P.U
United States of America
Kendrick
Mrs. H. Switzer
Nassagaweya S
Campbeleville
Blindcraft
Spain
Elliott Bros
Eisen’s
Eisen’s Clothing Store
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