West Coast travel sparks Silver-Wood meeting notes
Sixteen members gathered at Mrs. K ee Lindsay's home on May 10 for a Citizenship and Education session led by convener Mrs. Henderson Sr. The program included current events, a talk on the West Coast province of British Columbia by Mrs. McClure, a paper on Adelaide Hoodless, and an exhibit committee formed with Mrs. Norton, Miller, Bathin, Burt, and Bert Corbett. Tea and social time followed entry. Mrs. C W King of Detroit was visiting with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kawnet
Kee Lindsay
Henderson Sr
Wan Aung An
Mary Stewart
Norton
Miller
Bathin
Burt
Susan Griffin Celebrates 101st Birthday in Erin
A large group of friends and neighbors gathered at Mrs. D. McDougall's home in Erin on May 15 to honor Mrs. Susan Griffin's 101st birthday. She received gifts, cards, a telegram from Premier Leslie Frost, and enjoyed a cake and ice cream lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Griffin
Erin
Griffin
D. McDougall
Leslie Frost
Rockwood Bowling Club Hosts Supper and Meeting
The Rockwood Bowling Club held a pot luck supper in the United church Sunday school hall followed by a business meeting chaired by Mr. Ron Gordon. First league game set for May 28 and Rev Ros Armstrong prepares to depart for a Hamilton charge.
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
Mothers' Day Services and Social at Limehouse
The semehouse Mothers' Day services at Limehouse Presbyterian featured Rev A Calder baptizing Ronald Garnet Appleyard. Mra Roughley led scripture and a review of Anna and the Indians while Mra Shippley presented works and life of a Cree missionary. A piano finale and luncheon followed. A hospital update to Mr Hen McHalgh, recovering from a heart attack, was noted. A bowling club turkey dinner served to 28, hosted by WAL ladies. Visiting and social remarks from locals including families in Islington and Campbellville were recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aire
Mitchell
WMS
Berines
Snawthurat
Milla
A. W. Denton
Mra Roughley
Anna Ali
Mra. Shippley
Lelfing
Niewae
Godwin
Nelson House
Iren Take
Norway House
Muanitaba
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
A. Calder
Ronald Garnet
Richaret
Hen McHalghuakhea
Graciph
General Hospital
Heart
WAL
John Wood
Toronto
Mra. Farl
J. A. Smethursta
Islington
Grants
Stewarttown
Mra
A. Smethursat
A.W. Neamlon
W A Projects planting bake sale and rally Day notes
The regular W.A. meeting at Mrs Freeman's home planned church yard planting despite rain and arranged a quilt project and bazaar. A tea and baking sale followed at Acton United Church with home made buns pies and cakes. Rally Day drew a large crowd as the junior choir sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A
Mas FL Freeman
Acton
Bridges washed out in Friday storm across rural area
Heavy rain Friday night caused multiple bridges to wash out and flooded fields. The report notes disruptions across local roads and mentions lingering damage from recent storms.
Milkettes Attend 4-H Achievement Day in Fergus
The Oupringe Milkettes 4-H Club and leaders Mrs Besher and Mrs Arcid attended Achievement Day in Fergus on Saturday. Several visitors dropped in including Mr and Mrs Ward Hettee and families. Mrs Bertha Nellin from Acton. Mr George Rennick and others from Ancaster. and Mrs Sayers visiting Nuassaga. Friends of Ms Howard regret her hospitalization at Guelph General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Ward Hettee
Mra Bark Sayers
Oahauwa
Bertha Nellin
Acton
Mra Frea Johgatane
Vinea- Williamson
Norfolk St. United Church
Guelph
Mra G Sunter
Inlaw
Meo W
Arnold Sunter
Niagara Falla
George Rennick
MOFFAT Moving to Florida and Local Notices
The article notes Mr and Mrs Ernest Dredge sold their farm and are moving to Pleories. Leonard Wickham of Morvisteen bought the Dredge home and is moving in. A Mothers Day service was held at Nisweya Presbyterian Church. guest soloist Mrs Robert Early of Campbellvalle. Catherine Fraser of Hamilton St attended a hospital stay and vacation before goal at end of the month. Mr and Mrs Airey moved to Newfoundland. A Campbellville man received a one month definite sentence and one year indefinite at the Ontario Reformatory for contributing to juvenile delinquency per Magistrate’s Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanes
Iro
RR Evans
Higniston
Mirs
Oscar Edge
Fo Freeman
Ernest Worsley
Kitchener
Bert Robertson
Ospringe
Harold Swackhamer
Mass Joyce
Alice Scott
Mass Mary
John Vaan Geoozen
Hamilton
A. Swackhamer
Wind Mra
Les Swackhamer
Mra van Goozen
Boston
USA
Jean Leitch
TL. Freeman
Ernest Dredge
Leonard Wickham
Morvisteen
Ernest Dreatge
Ugidh
Nisweya Prenbytern
Robert Early
Campbellvalle
Areath Moore
Wellaley McLeet
Catherine Fraser
St Jeasephos
oWeels
Newfoundland
Campbellville
Ontsare Reformatory
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 in Unionville on Wednesday after years of declining health. Born Amelia Evelyn Nelson at Rockswood she lived most of her life in the district and moved to Unionville 12 years ago to be near her daughter. Surviving are sons Angus of Guelph and Jean (Mrs W J Dhuaselty) of Anatonville and six grandchildren. Funeral held Friday in Unionville with Rev Hutler officiating. burial at Fairview cemetery in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Jane Neon
Unionville
John K. Kennedy
Mra Kennedy
Rockswood
Than District
Ceaide
Mea
James Russell
John HO Kennedy
Amelia Evelyn - Nelson
Angus
Guelph
Jean
W. J Dhuaselty
Anatonville
Aloe
Old Methodist Church
United
Knox Church
United Church
Acton
Women's Institute
Duke of Devonshire
Lode
WoL Wan Honor Five W I Members Meeting Recap
May WoL Wan meeting held at Mrs Lilayet Marabeau residence presided by president. Fifteen members attended with opening prayers and a debate on gender roles. Plans discussed for fashioning a fundraiser and a gala in Guelph honoring ACWW president Mrs Herry of Australia. Anniversary services and a turkey supper noted. Community visitors listed and member Jim Kirkwood to serve a second term in Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Lilayet Marabeau
Olde
Mary Stewart
Thermotta
Mra
Dease MeAnery
Mes Wallan Kirkwood
Arthie McEnery
Archie Lacwr
Guelph
Herry
Australis
ACWW
Aocuctire
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Austin
Ballentine Motorl
Mrs. McClure
West Coast
J. Bert Wood
Life
North American Life
Mill ST
Bert Wood Insurance Agency
Volkswagen
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Paain
Pie
Susan Griffin As
Bowling Club
Ita
Ted Figg
sDiecus
Geornie ST. Milton
Horizo Ee
Semehouse
Churchill
Nyle
A. J. Shortill
Hennie Catton
Sharon Allan
Elizabeth
Marjory Gibson
Shirley Kirkwam
Bonnie Catten
Moffat
Florida
Huttonville Park
Marie
Doug Manning
J. Kennedy
Ballinafad
W.I
Bo JS Ware
Milter
Choi
Briver Dredge
Campbellvelle
Immerning
Hallburgh
Marshall MacLeughlin
Owen Sound
Afe. Cripps
Ken Cotton
Annie Wannatter
J .P. Kirkwood
John Douglas
Laura
Chifford
Floyd Shortall
Ray McEnery
D. McKechnie
Margaret Early
Elmer Dredge
Ernie McEnery
Dan Campbell
Arnold McEnery
Robert McEnery
Jim Kirkwood
Stone
Sask
Actos Jersey Dairy
Don Timmings
Phowe
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