Visiting Scot Junior On Radio Interview
David Day the visiting Junior Farmer from Scotland was interviewed during last Saturday’s Junior Farmer broadcast. The tape recording was made at the home of John Picket in Hornby during chores with milking noises in the background. The broadcaster called Mr Picket an outstanding Junior. Dag discussed farming differences between Scotland and here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Day
Scotland
John Picket
Hornby
Picketts
Dag
Presbyterian Pastor And Family Honored At Church Gathering
The family of Rev. R H Armstrong was honored at a Knox Presbyterian church gathering. Armstrong leaves Acton charge after seven years to join Hamilton. The congregation presented a TV set and a money billfold, with additional gifts including a TV lamp and bouquet. A farewell program featured poems, music, readings, and lunch afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R H. Armstrong
Knox Presbyterian Church
Armstrong
Acton
Hamilton
A. Mann
Isobel Anderson
E. A. Hansen
Wm. Gordon
Rockwood
Black
Eden Mills
Charles Kirkness
J. Davidson
Dartmouth Sports Promotion takes over town rink for summer program
Dartmouth Sports Promotion Ltd has leased the town owned memorial rink for 22 weeks to run a summer program featuring amateur wrestling boxing and other entertainment activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth, NL
Dartmouth Sports Promotion Ltd
Memorial Rink
Margaret MacKay Weds John Henry in Quiet St Thomas Ceremony
Miss Margaret MacKay, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs MacKay of St Thomas, married John Henry son of Mr and Mrs William Henry of Campbellville. Rev J W Scharrer officiated at the home wedding. After the reception the couple left for a motor trip north. Guests included Dr C L Young and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret MacKay
J. W. Scharrer
C. L. Young
Nessie Henry
Co. L. Young
B. D. Young
R. MacPhail
D. Irving
R. G. Thomas
Women’s Missionary Society Meets in Hamilton Home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United church met at Miss Fern Brown's home. Miss M. Z. Bennett presided, prayers and readings led by several members, reports on Hamilton Conference and Presbyterial, and plans for clothing drives and a June powdered milk fund collection. Refreshments served. a vote of thanks given. In Canada federal taxes rise over 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
Fern Brown
M. Z. Bennett
E. Hawthorne
C. W. Mason
P. Binnie
J. Johnson
A. Orr
M. Mainprize
Hamilton
Miss Bennett
Brantford
Lidken
Binnie
Mill Grove
Miss Mainprize
Local bowling results from Acton leagues and finals
May bowling at Acton featured mixed, women’s, and teen divisions. Dirty Skunks and Pin Clippers lead in two series, Terriers threaten playoff paths, with high scores like Ed Molody’s 675. Braves beat Yankees 2510 to 2499 in final pinfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Dirty Skunks
Terriers
Pin Clippers
Shamrocks
Thistles
High Rollers
Ed Molody
Baxter Lab
Baxterites
Braves
Yankees
Hank Kelly
Ed Landsborough
Yanks
DeForest
Bulls Eyes
Hot Shots
B. Kirkness
R. Lambert
D. Wilds
D. Dawkins
G. Halford
Trousseau Tea For Bride-Elect In Galt
A trousseau tea was held at the home of Mrs J R Brown in Galt on May 9 for her daughter Miss Barbara Ann the bride elect of Saturday May 12. Guests included Mrs John Greer Acton mother of the groom with many local and out of town visitors from Kitchener Guelph Preston Acton Georgetown Toronto and Drumbo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Brown
Galton
Barbara Ann
Brown
John Greer
Acton
Laurie Brown
Carole Brown
George Weaner
J. G. Brown
E. Clarke
Leslie Johnston
Guelph
E., Clarke
Scott Carpenter
Dave Brown
Elmer Halls
Hugh Reid
Peggy Almost
Barbara Cordock
Sheila Horsfall
Georgina Halls
Gordon Akitt
Carlisle
Beverley Brown
Trousseau
Jean Vivien
Madeline
Rennie
Alice Harrison
Kitchener
Preston
Georgetown
Toronto
Drumbo
Galt Acton Friends Honor Bride Groom Before Wedding
Barbara Ann Brown bride elect of May 12 received multiple showers and parties in Galt Acton with guests from Toronto Tillsonburg Preston. Gore Mutual staff presented an electric sandwich grill and others gave gifts including a walnut coffee table and a hammered aluminum serving tray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Ann Brown
Jim Greer
Acton
Robert Gill
Galt
Gore Mutual Company
Peggy Almost
Toronto
Tillsonburg
Preston
Stewart Brown
George Weaver
Sheila Horsfall
Betty Davis
Gore Mutual
Brown
U.P.S. of Knox Church
Doug Davidson
Ted Hansen
Rae West
Rosslyn Grove
Dills’ Printing and Publishing Co
Windsor
Royal Hotel
Guelph
John Black
Knox Presbyterian
Greer
New Priests From St Hyacinthe Seminary
Seventeen of fifty three students at St Hyacinthe Seminary prepare for priesthood this year while the rest opt for diverse careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Hyacinthe, Que
Cpi
St. Hyacinthe Seminary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bank of Nova Scotia
Canada
the Steel Company OF Canada Limited
Montreal
Gananoque
Presbyterian
Pfister
Acton Farm Supply
J. P. Kirkwood
Ballinafad
Stewart’s
Ospringe
D. Simmons
Enema and Truck
Ter
Thompson Ford
Monarch
Acton, Ontario
FORDO
H. LeSueur
H. Otterbein
D. Earle
J Coles
D. Henry
P. Goldman
Dissa
LeSueurs
Helen
LGA
Phil
Gord McCutcheon Haberdashery
Bill Williams
Carroll
Adios Amigos
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred A. Hoffman
Optometrists
Au. P. Head
St. George’s Square
Cape Cod
Wilbur
Wright Appraisor
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