Eramosa Road area recalls early inns and churches history
The article describes the Eramosa Road area around Centre Inn including a former hotel at the corner of Eramosa Road and 4th Line, the Stone Church built in 1862 with a previous frame Methodist Episcopal church, and local families such as Duffield Coughlin Storey Oakes and Lockett. It notes changes to highways, schools, a 1960s community hall, a 1964 baseball championship, and renovations to the church and new Christian Education building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Duffield
Eramosa Rd
Guelph
Erin
Centre Inn
Aura
Stone Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lloyd
Rockwood
John Smith
Aldous
George Coughlin
John Jones
Strickland Duffield
Charles Lockett
James Oakes
Fred Cheyney
Ted Duffield
Storey
David Storey
Coughlin
Hopkins
Bramosa Rd
Highway 24
Patterson
Oliver
Duffield
Oakes
Senhousers
Jones
Brydges
Cameron
Camerons
Rockwood Public School
John F. Ross
Eramosa Two
STO
Christian Education
Petitioners Object to Foundry as Eramosa Council Reconsiders
Eramosa township council with full attendance debated a petition of 31 names opposing permission for an aluminum dry on Lot 13 Concession 2. The council agreed to reconsider its decision and discussed grants to the Wellington Federation of Agriculture, planning board notices, land reserves, and hiring for building inspector and dog control. Tender comparisons for a steel culvert were reviewed, with Roberst eel (Canada) Ltd. of Hamilton awarded the low bid at 1152.00. A by law setting taxation was passed, and plans to withdraw from Centre Wellington District High School were considered. Sixteen pages of miscellaneous items and 1967 budget details followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Skerritt
G. Sherwood
J. Parkinson
Wen
E. Osborne
D. Rowan
Wellington Federation of Agriculture
Coun
Ontario
Waterloo
Pedilar People Ltd
Oshawa
Robertsteen (Canada) Ltd
Hamilton
Council
Robertsteel (Canada) Ltd
Noweider
Department of Highways
Flewelling
Guelph
Centre Wellington School
Rockwood
Eden Mills
County Council
Centre Wellington
Speedside Hall
Everton
Fergus and
Elora High School
Public speaking contest awards to four schools
Pupils from Eramosa Public School and the township four schools competed in a public speaking contest. Ron Marion welcomed attendees. First place went to Charlie Landoni for the maple syrup talk, Heidi Merritt second with Wolverine, Charles McRae third for Our Country Canada. Other participants included Helen Craigie Debbig a Willie Dirkson Marie Anders Corrinne ao Jackson Ian tulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Eramosa
Ron Marion
Charlie Landoni
Maple Synup
Heidi Merritt
Charles McRae
Canada
Helen Craigie
Debbig
Willie Dirkson
Marie Anders
Corrinne Ao Jackson
Ian
Centenantte
Mof
Rockalong Women’s Institute April Meeting Report
Mrs. C Titt hosted at S S No 8 Community Centre for Rockalong WI. Fifteen members recited the Mary Stewart Collect and the Institute Ode led by President Mrs N Harris. The district annual will be held May 18 at Duff’s Church with delegates Mrs N Harris Mrs G Mitchell and Mrs D McNabb. Mrs Spence showed curtain material samples for the Community Centre and volunteers offered to help. Safe driving and kitchen safety were highlighted by the meeting with a poem read by Mrs D McNabb and Queen contest to close. Lunch was served by Mrs Spence and Mrs A McPhedran assisted by Mrs Tutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
C. Titt
S.S. No. 8
Rockalong Women's Institute
Mary Stewart
Institute
N. Harris
Duff's Church
Rockalong
G. Mitchell
D. McNabb
Shultis
A. McPhedran
K. Spence
W. Patterson
University of Waterloo
E. Johnston
D.mcnabb
A. Shultis
Spence
Tutt
Grant Awarded for Rockwood Park Development
The province approved a 7000 grant to the Grand River Conservation Authority for capital development in the Rockwood Conservation Area. Hon J R Simonett, minister of energy and resources management, informed MPP John Root of the grant last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand River Conservation Authority
Rockwood
J. R. Simonett
Energy-And-Resources Management
M.P.P
John Root
Benjamin Robertson Celebrates 91st Birthday at Halton Manor
Benjamin Robertson, 91, active Halton Centennial Manor resident, marked his birthday on April 24. He was the third of five generations on the Robertson homestead near Speyside, settled in 1822, and has spent most of his life in the county. He recalls his grandmother walking to Muddy York and remains in good health with a neatly clipped moustache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Centennial Manor
Benjamin Robertson
Mr. Robertson
Robertson
Speyside
York
Toronto
Fellowship House Winnipeg explained to church groups
Mrs D R Nicholson hosted at the manse for Nassagawega Presbyterian Women’s groups. Mrs Norris quoted a verse and hymn. Invitations were read for Eden Mills Centennial tea May 31 and Ebenezer United Church 75th Anniversary Tea May 11. Discussion on quilting and Camp Iona noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Nicholson
Ladies’ Aid and Women's Missionary Society
Nassagawega Presbyterian Church
Norris
Ladies’ Aid
Friendship Book
Roberts
Eden Mills Presbyterian Church
Ebenezer United Church
McFadden
Mullen
WMLS
Cargill
S. Cramp
Robinson
Camp Iona
Bala
Sault Ste. Marie
Synodical
Mavis Hyndman
Korea
Four Injured In Highway 25 Head On Crash
Four people were seriously hurt in a head on collision between a car and a pickup on highway 25 south of Speyside early Saturday. William Stewart of Jer seyville lost a 25 year driving record. Mrs Joyce Stewart and passenger Mrs Alice Wagg of Toronto were hospitalized. Bruce Sheppard of Rockwood drove the truck and suffered multiple injuries. Loss totaled 2400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speyside
William Stewart
Jerseyville
Joyce Stewart
Alice Wagg
Toronto
Oakville
Bruce Sheppard
R.R. 2
Rockwood
Stewart
Wagg
Milton
Fellowship House hosts youth guest exchange in Winnina
French and Chinese immigrant grants are discussed as a group of houseparents from Fellowship House in Winnina describe how bringing youths from diverse racial backgrounds together reduces loneliness. Mr and Mrs Dickson emphasize Christian love to help the youths understand one another. The meeting ends with a hymn, prayer, and a luncheon hosted by Mrs Cargill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnina
Dickson
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The
Acton Free Press
Butchart
George Butchart
John Butchart
Bree Coughlin
Alex Hyndman
Hyndman
Charles Smith
Fergus
West Cormer
John Duffield
Rockwood United Church
Mothers and
Daugh
J. Hill
J. Little
F. Taylor
F. Taylor Rockwood
Eramosa Township
Arm.co
Fawcett Metal Products
Optometrist
St. George’s St. Guelph. Ont
Rockwood Park
Albert
Maltby Fuels
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Acton
Fellowship House
Winnipeg
Jesus
District Shopping Guide
Hwy
Renee & Dick Voskamp
Rick’s Snack Bar
Main St
Marketeria
General Merchants
General Merchandise
Ont
Main ST. Rockwood
BP Products Tobacco
Laura and
Fred Meadows
Silvercreek General Store
Dick & Myrtle Pedverge
Stratton-Dupuis Ltd
Ken
Saunders Bakery Ltd
Kingwell
Lawrence i
Mohawk
PETTY
Goodyear- Tre
McCulloch Chein
Inkoe Olypera
Brucedale
Root Hardware
Hamburg
Alice Fuhrman
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