West Coast travel highlighted at Citizenship and Education meeting
Sixteen members of Silver-Wood Kanet met at Mrs. K ee Lindsay’s home on May 10 for a Citizenship and Education session. Mrs. Henderson Sr. convened. roll call featured proverbs. A committee led by Mrs. Norton, Miller, Bathin, Burt, and Bert Corbett formed to oversee the Institute Fair exhibit while Mrs. Mendoxnon stood in for secretary. Current events and a talk on the province of the month British Columbia enriched the program, with photos from Mrs. McCinron’s West Coast trips. Tea closed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanet
Kee Lindsay
Henderson Sr
Wan Aung
Mary Stewart
Norton
Miller
Mra
Bathin
Burt
Bert Corbett
George Mendoxnon
Lenkonkee
C.A.C
McCinron
British Columbia
West Coast
Reof
Adelaide Hoodless
Women's Institutes
Mra Lindsay
C.W. King
Detroit
Marchingtons
Susan Griffin Celebrates 101st Birthday in Erin
A large group of friends and neighbors visited Mrs. Susan Griffin in Erin on May 15 to honor her 101st birthday. She lives with Mrs. D. McDougall and received many gifts and a telegram from Premier Lealie Frost. A dainty lunch with cake and ice cream was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Griffin
Erin
Griffin
D. McDougall
Lealie Frost
Rockwood Clubs Supper Meeting Notes and Local News
Rockwood Bowling Club held a pot luck supper in the United church Sunday school hall followed by a business meeting led by Mr Ron Gordon. A May 28 season ending fart game is planned. Members from the Presbyterian church joined a presentation in Acton for Rev Ros Armstrong who leaves for a new Hamilton charge. Holy Communion observed at St Johns Church with Rev EL HM Jones officiating. Mother’s Day and Christian Family Day observed at the Presbyterian church with Mr D Black in charge and John Freeman assisting in Sunday school. Visitors included the Youngs of Guelph and Roy and Fred Day families among others. O Wiles and sons of Kitchener poured cement for a new telephone building. Flooded river and high water trapped residents near Main St. Mr Charles Heffernan added home improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood Bowling Club
United Church
Ron Gordon
Presbyterian Church
Acton
Ros. Armstrong
Hamilton
Armstrong
Rockwood
Eden Mills
Moses
August Young
Guelph
Roy Young
George Waller
Listowel
Fred Day
Ancaster
Roy Day
Toronto
Messrs
O. Wiles
Waddell
Murray McLaren
Main St
Charles Heffernan
Limehouse Mothers Day Services Held at WMS Meeting
Mitchell president of the WMS presided for the first time since bereavements at the regular meeting. Mrs Snawthurat spoke on the theme while Mrs Roughley reviewed Anna after the Indians. Rev A Calder baptized Ronald Garnet, infant son of Mr and Mrs Appleyard, during special Mother’s Day services at Limehouse Presbyterian Church. A group of WAL ladies served lunch after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aire. Mitchell
WMS
Berines
Snawthurat
Milla
A. W. Denton
Mra Roughley
Anna Aftar
Mra. Shippley
Lelding
Niewae
Godwin
Nelson Hatl
Iren Take
Norway House
Manitaba
Mra Roughbey
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
A. Calder
Ronald Garnet
Richaret
Theo Juellar
Hen McHalghuakhea
Ateady
General Hospital
Wy Heart
WAL Ladies
John Wood
Toronto
Farl Seon Gm
J. A. Smethursta
Islington
Grants
Stewarttown
Mra
A. Smethursat
A.W. Nemlon
Greenlees
Campbellville
Sanday
W A Church Planting Bake Sale and Meeting Report
The regular monthly W A meeting at Mrs FL Freeman's home planned church yard planting and quilting projects and discussed bazaar business. A tea and baking sale at Acton United church drew a fine display of home made breads buns pies and cakes. The day featured Rally Day with a sweet junior choir, and several locals visiting from nearby towns attended events and quilting continued at member homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A
FL Freeman
Acton
Bridges washed out in Friday storm causes mayhem
Heavy Friday night rain washed out several bridges. The report notes damage around Hazel Hat year and lake area while residents assess losses. A Thursday Evening Auxiliary met at Mrs A J Shortill's home.
Milkettes Attend 4 H Achievement Day in Fergus
The Ou pringe Milkettes 4 H Club and leaders Mrs Besher and Mrs Arcid attended Achievement Day at Fergus on Saturday. Friends of Mesa HER Howard mourn her illness as she is a patient at Guelph General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Ward Hettee
Mra
Earl Sayers
Oahauwa
Bertha Nelilia
Acton
Frea Johgatane
Vinea- Williamson
Norfolk St. United Church
Guelph
Mra G Sunter
Inlaw, Meow
Arnold Sunter
Niagara Falla
George Rennick
Fergus Ag
Mesa
Howard
Guelph Gieneral Hospital
Moffat Moving to Florida and Farm Sale Report
Mr and Mrs Ernest Dredge held a successful sale on Saturday as they prepare to move to Florida. Leonard Wickham purchase details include their home transfer and ongoing moving. A Mothers Day service at Newayga Presbyterian Church featured Mrs Robert Early as soloist. A Reath Moore and Wel laley McLeet's daughter Catherine Fraser of Hamilton Street was mentioned. Joseph Hospital reports a vacation for a student before graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Dredge
Leonard Wickham
Moreiston
Ernest Dreatge
Niaweya Prenbytern
Mra
Robert Early
Campbellvalle
Areath Moore
Wellaley McLeet
Catherine Fraser
Hamilton
St Jeasephos
Newfoundland
Mrs J Kennedy First President of Acton Women’s Institute
Mrs J Kennedy longtime Acton resident and first president of Acton’s Women’s Institute died after years of declining health. Born Amelia Evelyn Nelson in Rockwood, she lived in Unionville before moving near her daughter in Actonville. Survived by sons Angus and Jean, six grandchildren, and several great friends, she was active in church work as organist and vocalist and led many ladies’ groups. Funeral in Unionville with Rev Hutler officiating at Fairview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John and
Jane Neon
Unionville
John K. Kenedy
Mra Kennedy
Rockswood
Than District
Ceaide
Mea
James Russell
John HO Kennedy
Amelia Evelyn - Nelson
Angus
Guelph
Jean Mra. W. Actuaselty
Anatonville
United
Knox Church
United Church
Rana
Acton
Women's Institute
Duke of Devonshire
The
Lode
Vers
WoL Honor Five W I Members at May Meeting
The May WoL gathering met Wednesday at Mia Liagel Mar abeau’s home with president presiding. Fifteen members answered roll call and discussed current events, debate humorously asserting men are better cooks. Pins were awarded to five faithful workers. plans discussed for a farewell event in Guelph and welfare fund efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Liagel Marabeau
Olde
Mary Stewart
Hanuma
Mra
Dease McAnery
Wallan Kirkwood
Snow
Arthie McEnery
Archie Lacwr
Guelph
Herry
Australis
Diana of Mara
Thie Estes
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Ballentine Motorl
Mrs. McClure
J. Bert Wood
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Mill ST
Bert Wood Insurance Agency
Volkswagen
Imperial- Esso
PAAIN
Pie
Susan Griffin As
Bowling Club
Ita
Ted Figg
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Geornie ST. Milton
Horizo Ee
Lemehouse
Churchill
Nyle
Hanes
Ro Evans
Mirs
Oscar Edge
Fo Freeman
Ernest Worsley
Kitchener
Bert Robertson
Ospringe
Harold Swackhamer
Mass Joyce
Alice Scott
Mass Mary
John Vaan Geoozen
A. Swackhamer
Wnmd
Les Swackhamer
Mra van Goozen
Boston
USA
Jean Leitch
TL. Freeman
Mandy
Graffin
Frino
A. J. Shortill
Bonnie Catton
Sharon Allan
Elizabeth
Marjory Gibson
Shirley Kirkwort
Bonnie Catten
Moffat
Florida
Campbellville Fierta Hand
Ontare Reformatory
Huttonville Park
Marie
Doug Manning
Mannings
J. Kennedy
Ballinafad
W.I
Thieewer
Bliver
Campbellveille
Immerning
Hall
John Douglas
Laura
Clifford
Floyd Shortall
Ray McEnery
D. McKechnie
Margaret Early
Elmer Dredge
Campbelsville
Mro
Ernie McEnery
Dan Campbell
Arnold McEnery
Robert McEnery
Jim Kirkwood
Stone, Sask
Actos Jersey Dairy
Don Timmings
Phowe
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