James J Hill a Rockwood Native and Railway Giant
The article profiles James Jerome Hill born near Rockwood on September 16, 1838. It traces his family, early schooling at Rockwood Academy, move to the United States in 1856, and rise as a railroad magnate. Hill led the St Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway, which became the Great Northern Railway, expanded routes to Puget Sound, faced antitrust actions, and supported education and religion with substantial gifts. He died in 1916.
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Berry
Rockwood
James Jerome Hill
James J
James Hill
Eramosa
Anne Dunbar
Brotherstown
William North
John Harris
Brothers Tom Seminary
William Wetherald
Rockwood Academy
North
Robert Pasmore
James J. Hill
Young Hill
Pasmore
Guelph
North-West
United States of America
U.S.A
St. Paul
Hill
Minneapolis
Manitoba
Puget Sound
Orient
Great Northern Steamship Co
Europe
Hills
Mount Stephen
Edward H. Harriman
Northern, Pacific , Railroad
Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad
Northern Securities Co
Supreme Court
First National Banks
New York City
Chicago
Harvard
Rockwood recreation group outlines carnival and minor ball plans
The Rockwood Eramosa Recreation Committee reported four minor boys baseball teams Atoms Squirts Pee Wees and Bantams with players aged nine to fifteen. A June 17 carnival in Rockwood Park was outlined while work continues on a two story recreation building and supervised summer swimming classes are being arranged by qualified teachers. The next meeting is set for June 6 at Rockwood Public School.
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F. Taylor
Rockwood
Eramosa Recreation Committee
Dick Dupuis
Atoms, Squirts
Pee Wees
Bantams
Atoms
Stratton-Dupuis Esso
Harvey Peart
Frank Allsop
David Bacon
Rockwood Public School
CORDC to unveil long range plan this Thursday
Central Ontario Regional Development Council will hold its annual meeting at Bayview Secondary School in Richmond Hill on Thursday May 18. Norman Pearson, a distinguished town planner and educator, will be guest speaker as the council presents its 1967 68 program.
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Central Ontario Regional Development Council
Bayview Secondary School
Richmond Hill
Norman Pearson
Council
Halton
Peel
York
Ontario
Nassagaweya Women's Institute May Meeting Summary
Nassagaweya W L hosts May meeting with president Mrs David DeBlauw presiding. Ode and Mary Stewart Collect recited in unison. Secretary report by Mrs J R Henry and financials by Mrs Fred Edwards. Donation planned to North West Halton Voluntary Services. Safety chairman Mrs T C Amos outlined home safety steps. Jack Black of Guelph presented travel slides on Britain and the continent. Mrs Edwards thanked Mr Black for the travelogue. Auction sale run by Mrs J R Henry and Mrs A N Norrish, with Mrs Mac Anderson assisting during tea.
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A. N. Norrish
Nassagaweya Women’s Institute
David DeBlauw
Mary Stewart
J.R. Henry
Fred Edwards
North West Halton
T. C. Amos
Jack Black
Guelph
Great Britain
Continent
Black
J. R. Henry
Mac Anderson
Rockwood Board Cuts Requisition by Two Mills
Eramosa board, citing new provincial grant calculations, reduces the 1967 requisition by two mills. Resignation of James Sparks noted. Margaret McMillan joins Hamilton Teachers College tied Eden Mills staff. Evans to Rockwood Centennial. Rockwood Public School demolition tender discussed. About 70 pupils to swim tests at Guelph YMCA. Rockwood trustees to meet May 25 to discuss sidewalk to Eramosa School. meeting at Rockwood Public School May 9. Additional grant anticipated for Rockwood Centennial School construction.
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James Sparks
Margaret McMillan
Hamilton Teachers’ College
Eden Mills School
Evans
Rockwood Centennial School
Guelph
YMCA
Rockwood
Eramosa School’ Board
Rockwood Public School
Neighbors sponsor arts crafts show in Brookville Hall
Nassagaweya Neighbors Association marks a centennial by sponsoring an arts crafts and hobby show at Brookville Hall on Saturday May 20 with an afternoon and evening display. A textile painting demonstration will be given by noted artists and hobbyists from the township.
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Nassagaweya Neighbors Association
Brookville Hall
Allergy warning urges avoid bright jewelry and leather
The Department of Agriculture warns that people highly allergic to insect stings may have violent reactions and should avoid wearing bright jewelry and leather along with certain odors that attract stinging insects.
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Department of Agriculture
Ebenezer U C W marks 75th years of women’s work
The Ebenezer United Church Women celebrated the 75th anniversary of women’s work begun in 1892 with the Ladies’ Aid and later the WMS. Mrs. Abram Easton, Mrs. George Stephenson, and Mrs. Hayward led the groups through the years. A speaker from Milton, Mrs. W. McFadden, shared an inspiring message. The service included choir, organist Sue Ward, and a Gideons speaker. A centennial service is planned for May 28.
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Ebenezer U. C. W
Ebenezer
Ladies’ Aid
Abram Easton
W.M.S
George Stephenson
United Church Women
Hayward
W. Leeman
Horace Blyth
Tom Penfold
Guelph
The
Gideons
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Maltby Fuels
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Water St. North
GALT
Gordon's Hardware
Don? Blacklock
Joss
Moffat
Art Diamond
Joshua
Sandra Early
Paula Kitching
Sue Ward
Murray Hayward
Don Joss
U.C.W
Brotherhood
Indian Eskimo Association of Canada
Chas. Fatt
Brookville
Lucas- Freeman
Don Simpson
Guelph General Hospital
Mrs. Trousdale
Harris Street
Lou
Miss Outi
Lou's
District Shopping Guide
Rich
Acton
Renee & Dick Voskhamp
Speyside
Rick’‘S Snack Bar
Main St. — Rockweoed
Robertson
Marketeria
General Merchants
Monto
General Merchandise
Speyside, Ont
Root Hardware Ltd
Main ST. Rockwood
Sporting
Alvin Root
Bob Leslie
Gord Cox
Jim Funk
Silvercreek General Store
Laura and
Fred Meadows
Dick & Myrtle
Hwy
Ken
Saunders
Kingwell
Mohawk
PETTY
Goodyear Tire
MeOcloch Chain
Sewe
Soe Wood Speyside
Ercreer
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