Visitors Come and Go During Weekend
A stream of visitors spent the weekend at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Lowrie and other local families. Toronto and Albion guests included the Spinks, Oswne, Wilson, and Wilson families, with several relatives visiting from Hamilton and Badenock. Rev. Fred Williamson resumed pulpit duties after a four week WW illness, and Mother’s Day services are planned for Sunday in local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Rblnavon
Barney
Margie
Toronto
W. J. Lowrie
Wil Wilton
Clarence Spinks
Telen
Hamilton
Mra
Geo. Oswne
Marald Wilson
Alliston
Mra.c. Spinks
Albion
George McPhail
Sudbury
G. A. McPhail
J. A. Ballagh
Guelph
W.W. Lowrie
Anna Coulson
A. J. Bradley
Orangeville
Fred Williamson
Auralia Bridge Comedy Staged by St. David’s Aid
The Ladies Aid of St. David's Presbyterian Church presented a play titled Auralia Bridge from Hemlock Ridge by Morrixton Library Club last Thursday evening in town. Cast included M Winer Margaret Beexe Mary Tucther Jim Philpott Nell Mc Naughton Mereln Weatlake Roxe Benjamin Stan Archbold and Elda Skarritt. A good crowd enjoyed the laughter. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs James Wallace on the birth of a son at Guelph General Hospital and to Mr and Mrs Roger Mahon on a son at Hamilton Mountain Toapitas. Mothers and babies are doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
St. David's Presbyterian Church
Hemlock Ridge
Morrixton Library Club
M Winer
Margaret Beexe
Mary Tucther
Jim Philpott
Nell McNaughton
Mereln Weatlake
Roxe Benjamin
Stan Archbold
Elda Skarritt
Mrs. Tames
Wallace
Guelph General Hospital
Roger Mahon
Hamilton Mountain
Toapitas
Rockwood Academy Closed in 1883 Remembered in District
The Rockwood Academy once served Wilton district from 1851 to 1883 under founder William Wetherald. A Krampia township school board report features a photo of the building with caption noting Ethelyn Wetherald born there and the Wetheralds’ final years in Fenwick Ontario. The Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital annual report cites 1051 admissions and 1744 patients in Trafalgar Esquesing and Nelson during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood Academy
Krampia Township
William Wetherald
Ethelyn Wetherald
Fenwick
Ont
Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial
Trafalgar, Esquesing
Nelson
Clearing Auction Sale at Nassagaweya Township Farm
Public auction of Elwood Wilsons farm on the Guelph Road Nassagaweya Township near Ebenezer Church on May 10 1952 at 2 oclock DST. Items include Rumley engine Ford trucks furniture sewing machine tools and household goods. cash sale. Auctioneer Robt Tamos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Wilson
Guelph Road
Can
Nassugaweya Township
Ebenezer Church
Thor
Clare Jewel
Eastern Queen
Dean
Sale of Stanley Jay farm horses cattle hogs and machinery
Auction posted for May 21 1932 at 2 pm on lot 12 con 2 two Nelson North Dakota near Kilbride and Guelph line. Power machinery includes Allis Chalmers tractor mower baler rake and wagon and Ford pickup truck plus miscellaneous farm tools. Holstein cows and heifers listed by name with breeding and milking status. Hogs include Berkshire York and cedar posts. Terms cash with no reserve as farm is sold. Hindley and Elliott auctioneers.
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Stanley Jay
Con
Nelson
N.D.S
Kilbride
Guelph
Alls Chalmers
Allis Chalmers
Allis
Mercedes Texas Antonia
Nettie Alcartra
Mercedes
Echo Mercedes Ray Apple Keyes
Barbara Wayne Behe
Shir
Berkshire
York
Hindley and Elliott
Synaley C Symington Named National Boys Work Secretary
SYANLEY C. SYMINGTON of G.A. has been named National Boys Work Secretary for the Canadian YMCA. He has served as Boys' Work Secretary for the Hanulian YMCA for ten years and will begin his new post with the National Council in Toronto on August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syanley C. Symington, G.A
Yimc.a
Mr. Synreh
Hanulian Y.M.C.A
Will
National Council
Joronto
Neighbours Rally to Help Bring In Crop After Barn Fire
Neighbours assist Mr and Mrs Barry Chirke after their barn shed and stock were burned on Thursday morning. Helpers work to plant the crops while sincere sympathy goes to Mr and Mrs Charles Armstrong on the death of their son in law Douglas Ellis in Guelph last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Chirke
Lmple
Mro
Charles Armstrong
Douglas Ellis
Guelph
Ruth Smith
Ryerson
Toronto
Spikman
Rex
Holland
McTavish
H. McTavish
A. McTavish
Niagara Falls
No McTavish
Trap Nest First Step In Breeding Geese
The article discusses trap nest use as a key breeding tool for poultry and geese. It notes early experiments at Central Experimental Farm and University of Minnesota results showing trap nesting feasible for geese, with plans for 1952 to expand knowledge and aid economic genetic goose breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouse
Roose Producion
Ebos Moerratt
Central Experimental Farm Poultry Division
University of Minnesota
Central Experimental Farm
Oil Burner Flooded Lit Fire Controlled by Firemen
Firemen contained a flooded oil burner fire on Lake Avenue when Mrs. Agnes Hutt struck the unit Friday. Flames and red hot pipes were feared but the blaze was controlled without serious damage or explosion risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Hutt
Lake Ave
Acton Fire Brigade
Acton News Notes Travel and Social Visits Sweep Week
Local residents report visits and travel across Ontario and abroad. Names include Levenals Mrs T Michle of Klora, George Nuehle, Jamen Nucktin, Ron Anderson of Oakville, Peter Duvalo of Kilchener, J Whiteman, W Baxter, Roy and Warren Brown of Toronto, Florence Holmes, Ada Near, Grace Walter, Ernest Coles, Amos Mason, Barbara Davidson, Stanley Lark, Papillon, Don Anderson, Ken Papillon, Wilt Duval, and many others. Hospital care noted for Ernest Coles and Barbara Davidson. community gatherings referenced at St James United Church and Orillia Presbyterian rally.
Rockwood Horticulturists Visit Elora Society
Rockwood horticulturists motored to Elora last week to spend an evening with the Elora and Salem Horticultural Society. A future membership canvass is planned to boost local participation and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elora
County Music Festival Opens with Morning Sessions
The event begins at Knox Presbyterian Church in Milton with morning sessions for rural classes and an evening slot for high school entries. Tomorrow will feature two daytime sessions with urban public school entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxresbyterian Church
Milton
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Eden Mills
Speedvale Ave
Northeast City Limits
COLY
Randolph Scott
Ruth Roman
Yues
Brian Donlevy
Dorothy Lamour
Casbah
Yvonne DeCarlo
Tony Martin
Childrens
the Lakeside Chapter
L.O.D.E
Legion Hall
Acton
Fin
Velva Suede Pyjamas
Lystar British
Tooke
Campbellville
Rumley
Arthur Diamand
Ospringe
Levenals
Queorge Nuehle
Vineland
Jamen
Barbados
Ron Anderson
Oakvitte
Peter Duvalo
Kilchener
Duval
Mra. J. Whiteman
Mrs. W. Baxter
Roy Brown
Warren Brown
A OM
Powers of Pletan 4
Mrr
J. HW. Eliott
Florence Holmes
Alaiter
Ada Near
Miaxes Mollett
Grace Walter
Miax
Ruby Clark
Ernest Coles
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph
Amos Mason
Petersarg
Florida
Barbara Davidson
Sick Children's Hospital
Stanley Lark
Dick Kk
Scott
Ellerby
Tt. R
Edna Snyders
Mixa Campbell
James Symon
Marguerite Taylor
Papillon
Don Anderson
Ken Papillon
Wilt Duval
Mawases Neebobls
Nerwich
Norfala
Enghind
Maontoreal
Jim Spielvogel
Kitchener-Waterlow Hopital
Kitchener
James Moore
E. Thawthorne
Annoa
Woman's Association of the Tranmilton
St. James’ United Church
Presbyterian Young Peoples
Synod of Toonte Vod
Kingston
Inez
McLellan
June Watkins
Rae Hansen
Bill: Bell
Jim Greer
Doug Davidson
Doug Bennie
Don Davidson
Crawford Dough
Orillia
ROK
Ivy Fred Williamson
Isaak Waltons
Waley Road
Stone Church
St John's Church
Mr Simeone
S.S. No. 8
Nassagaweva Township
Austin Fletcher
Sec
Yheas
Camphallville, Ont
California
Shirrive's
Marmalade
Ledger
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