Centre Inn and Duffield Family History on Eramosa Road
A historical survey describes Centre Inn on Eramosa Road near 4th Line, its 19th century hotel era, mail and passenger wagon routes to Guelph and Erin, and the Stone Church built in 1862. It details the Duffield Storey Coughlin and Oakes families, 1910 land transfers, a 1960s move of old buildings, Centre Inn baseball champions 1964, and postwar residential growth with Camerons in the original Lockett house and school bus routes serving Rockwood and John F. Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Duffield
Eramosa Rd
Guelph
Erin
Centre Inn
Aura
Stone Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lloyd
Rockwood
John Smith
Hyndman
Charles Smith
Fergus
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 Educations
Petitioners object to foundry Eramosa two council reconsiders
Eramosa Township Council met with all members present and reconsidered a petition of 31 names opposing permission to erect an aluminum dry on lot 13 concession 2. Council also approved a grant of 350 to the Wellington Federation of Agriculture and prepared a by law for 1967 tax rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa
F. Taylor Rockwood
Eramosa Township
Hamilton
Messrs. Skerritt
G. Sherwood
J. Parkinson
Wen
E. Osborne
D. Rowan
Wellington Federation of Agriculture
Coun
Ontario Culverts Ltd
Waterloo
Pedlar People Ltd
Oshawa
Robertsteel (Canada) Ltd
Council
Noweider
Department of Highways
Flewelling
Guelph
Centre Wellington School
Rockwood
Eden Mills
County Council
Centre Wellington
Public speaking contest awards to four schools
Pupils from four townships schools gathered at Eramosa Public School for a public speaking contest. Ron Marion welcomed attendees. Charlie Landoni won first with a talk on maple syrup, Heidi Merritt was runner up on the Wolverine, and Charles McRae placed third with Our Country Canada.
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 Details
Mrs C Titt hosted at S S No 8 Community Centre for the Rockalong WI April meeting with 15 members reciting the Mary Stewart Collect and Institute Ode led by President Mrs N Harris. Plans include the district annual on May 18 at Duff’s Church, three delegates named, and quilt display. Members discussed curtains, flag funds, health clinic volunteers, a paper drive, and an upcoming bus trip. Safety topics and insecticide use were presented, with a kitchen safety discussion and a closing Queen contest. Lunch was served by Mrs Spence and Mrs Tutt’s helpers.
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
Grant to fund Rockwood park development approved
The Grand River Conservation Authority received a $7,000 grant to advance capital development in the Rockwood Conservation Area. Hon. J. R. Simonett, minister of energy and resources management, informed M.P.P. John Root of the approval 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, a longtime Halton resident and third of five generations on the Robertson homestead east of Speyside, marked his 91st birthday at Halton Centennial Manor on April 24. He recalls farm life, notes his grandmother walked to Muddy York, and remains in good health with a well 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 on May 4 for Nassagawega Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Women's Missionary Society, with hymns and a verse from the Friendship Book. Invites from Eden Mills and Ebenezer United Church were discussed for upcoming teas and anniversaries. Mrs Norris chaired due to the president's illness. The group noted Camp Iona and the Synodical meeting in Sault Ste Marie, with Miss Mavis Hyndman speaking on Korea. The Study Book referenced a place for Hungarians.
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
W M.S
Cargill
S. Cramp
Robinson
Camp Iona
Bala
Sault Ste. Marie
Synodical
Mavis Hyndman
Korea
Four injured in 25 crash near Speyside
Four persons were seriously injured in a head on collision on highway 25 south of Speyside early Saturday. William Stewart of Jerseyville, returning from a banquet, lost a safe driving record of 25 years. Mrs. Joyce Stewart and Mrs. Alice Wagg of Toronto were hospitalized with multiple injuries. Bruce Sheppard of Rockwood, driver of the northbound truck, suffered multiple fractures. Police continued investigation as both vehicles were destroyed and losses 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 leaders host immigrant support meeting
The narrative describes French and Chinese immigrant grants and highlights the role of the Fellowship House in Winnina run by houseparents Mr. and Mrs. Dickson. It notes that aiding youths from diverse backgrounds reduces loneliness, a key struggle for many, and reflects Christian love. The meeting closed with song and prayer. Mrs. Cargill thanked Mrs. Nicholson, and lunch was provided by the hostess and her four sons Doug Jack Jeffery and Calvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnina
Dickson
Jesus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stephen Jones
Acton Free Press
Butchart
George Butchart
John Butchart
Bree Coughlin
Alex Hyndman
West Cormer
John Duffield
Rockwood United Church
Mothers and
Daugh
J. Hill
J. Little
F. Taylor
Arm.co
Fawcett Metal Products
Speedside Hall
Everton
Fergus and
Elora High School
C. Titt W
Spence
Tutt
Optometrist
St. George’s St. Guelph. Ont
Rockwood Park
Albert
Maltby Fuels
ST. — Rockwood
Main ST. IN
Acton
Fellowship House
Winnipeg
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
Ontario
Hamburg
Alice Fuhrman
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