Canadian cancer drive heard from Maurice Grimes
The Lakeside Chapter I O D E hosted a Tuesday meeting where Maurice Grimes Ontario Division director of the Canadian Cancer Society spoke. He praised local high school fundraising efforts and urged continued volunteer service to support patient care and research.
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Lakeside
Imperial Daughters of the Empire
Maurice Grimes
Ontario
Canadian Cancer Society
Grimes
Cancer Society
International Cancer Congress
Tokyo
Canada
Tokyo Congress
Kyoto
Thailand
Siam
Hawaii
Paradise
Georgetown Cancer Society
Acton— Branch
of_Cancer Society
O.D.E
Elmer Smith
Mr. Grimes
Auxiliary gifts to library May meeting of Legion Ladies' Auxiliary
The Legion Ladies' Auxiliary met in the Legion Hall with Mrs G James presiding. They bought kitchen equipment and a George Goldham painting for donation to the Centennial Library. A $50 Salvation Army appeal was authorized, a $10 cheque to Project Action for the Cancer fund approved, and $70 shared with the Decoration Day Committee for expenses. Lunch and a social hour followed.
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Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Legion Hall
G. James
George Goldham
Acton
Centennial Library
Salvation Army
Cancer Fund
Decoration Day Committee
Mothers Day tea at Knox Church Ladies Aid
The Mothers Day tea hosted by Knox Church Ladies Aid drew a large turnout Tuesday afternoon at Mrs W McLeod’s home despite chilly weather. A centennial exhibit featured family heirlooms over 100 years old owned by Mrs McLeod and Mrs A M MacPherson, with conveners Mrs O Moran and Mrs Griffin Sprowl. Seven to eight aid members wore centennial year costumes for a historic touch, and proceeds support the group’s work.
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the. Knox Ladies’ Aid Mothers Day
Wan Fleet
W. McIntyre
A. Robinson
Knox Church Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Aid of
Knox Church
W. McLeod
Acton WL Gives $50 for Centennial Library Fund
Acton Women's Institute held at Mrs. C W's home with presiding Mrs. Lind. Members paid fees and shared kind regards for the Canada of the future. A new member joined. Wes Mosales received well wishes. Reports praised the books and finances. Five members planned attendance at events May 10, June 12, and Expo June 17. Acton WI pledged $50 to the library centennial. Officer slate announced. district annual May 24 in Milton. Lunch concluded the meeting.
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Acton Women’s Institute
C. W
Lindsay
Canada
Mary Stewart
Miss Kenney
Wes Mosales
T.B
Catherine Williams
Halton
Brampton
Anderson
Wellington College
Women’s Institute
Milton
Ivan Harris
Wilderspin
R.L. Davidson
Harris
Acton W.I
Hargave
Mary Graham
E. Lambert
M. McAuley
Winn
Centennial tea planned by chapter
The May meeting of the Duke of Devonshire chapter of the N C D E was held at Mrs. R H Elliott's home with Regent Mrs Lidken presiding. Mrs Mowat spoke on presenting the chapter shield at the music festival and reported the Robert Little School choir won an award. Plans for a centennial tea on June 17 at Mrs Beatty's home were discussed and tickets will be sold. A display of old China glass and jewelry was planned. Mrs Holmes showed many items to be packed in a bale bound for over 25 countries. A letter from headquarters described uses for some items. Comfort bags with soap toothpaste toothbrushes wash cloths etc were prepared and even the bags are used to make dresses for small girls. The boxes for toothbrushes serve as desk protectors. A social hour followed over coffee and sandwiches.
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Duke of Devonshire
N.C.D.E
R. H. Elliott
Lidken
St Albans Parish Guild May Meeting Recap
Mrs Hall hosts St Albans Guild meeting at R Hall home. E Pratt presides as secretary Lindsay and treasurer Hall report. Bowles Nelles lead kitchen convener duties. June 18 St Albans Day plans discussed. Rev McMurray group invites June meeting at their home. Mizpah Benediction ends. Prize winners Wright Dubois and Denny. Lunch served by Leatherland group.
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St. Alban’s Parish Guild
R. Hall
E. Pratt
D. Lindsay
M. Bowles
C. Nelles
Hear paper on church unity at Knox Daughters meeting
The Daughters of Knox met in the Miss Ellen Anderson room on Monday May 1 with Mrs Betty Ashley in the chair. Fifteen members answered roll call and discussed ideas for a June social meeting. Joe Petrie entertained on the accordion and worship was led by Mrs Lynda Paul and group. The paper on church unity was read by Mrs Ly nda Paul. The study covered helping the elderly lonely people and the young family with their responsibilities and teen issues. The meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction and lunch.
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Daughters of Knox
Ellen Anderson
Betty Ashley
Joe Petrie
Lynda
Paul
Faye Pink
Lynda Paul
Circuit Assembly Concludes in Brantford Ontario
The semi annual circuit assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses in Ontario Circuit 20 ended Sunday afternoon at Brantford North Park Collegiate. Joseph Scaglione chaired the event. Twelve new ministers were ordained Saturday afternoon and will assume duties in congregations from Georgetown to Brantford.
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Jehovah's Witnesses of Ontario
Brantford
North Park
Joseph Scaglione
Jehovah's Witnesses
Georgetown
Bannockburn Women’s Institute Annual Meeting Report
Bannockburn Women’s Institute held its annual meeting at Mrs. B Leitch home on Thursday evening April 20 with good attendance. Mrs. T Gordon presided, officers were elected, and committees reported on centennial project district director duties and various program areas including agriculture citizenship home economics and health and historical events.
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Bannockburn Women’s Institute
B. Leitch
T. Gordon
A. Brooks
W. J. McDonald
W. Linham
J. Fox
C. Coles
J. Gordon
Cam Sinclair
Warwood
S. Matthews
S. Morrison
Wynne Roszell
P.R.O
May snowfall blamed for highway 401 crash
A May 7 snow squall caused slick roads and a Toronto driver lost control on Highway 401. The car spun on wet pavement, injuring the driver and two passengers as police noted slippery conditions after the unexpected May snowfall.
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Toronto
Highway 401
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Alex Near
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Kenney
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Agnew
W. Denny
Holmes
Nora Kehney
Dodds
Marjorie Hall
Lambert
Halton Co-Operative Medical Care Plan
Halton Co-Op Medical Services
Main Street
Dial
Lakeview
Discount Centre
Ueensway — Choice
Quasi Tomatoes
Essex
Peg
Best Buy
Allen
TIN
Kellogg's
Mrs. Hall
St. Alban’s Guild
Bannockburn Wlsite
Nassagaweya Township
Brookville Public School
K. F. Trowbridge
Campbellville
J. B. Watson
Ube
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