Churchill Auction Sale and Holiday Fireworks Highlight Weekend
An article recalls a successful stock and implement auction on Saturday with perfect weather and strong turnout. It also notes a busy weekend of social visits among local families, Victoria Day fireworks, and a large gathering at the Spear residence with a celebratory lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Davidson
Alex Jackson
Erin
Binnie
Bruce Leltch
Beverly
Ron Saunders
Normle
Stephen
Ken Leltch
Clarence Denny
Safety council promotes toys reflecto tags to save lives
Halton Farm Safety Council launches sale of pedestrian reflector tags called reflecto tags priced at 10 cents each. They advise wearing two per person and note proceeds go to safety efforts, with tags available through the Milton Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food office. The council emphasizes life saving over profit and also sells extinguishers and slow moving vehicle signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Farm Safety Council
The
Safety Council
Gerald Carton
Milton
Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food
Ontario Safety League
Mr. Carton
Obituary for Mrs George Leslie of Georgetown
Widely known and loved Mrs George Leslie dies in Georgetown district hospital after a three week illness. She was active in Knox Presbyterian church and the Georgetown Lawn Bowling Club, survived by husband George L Leslie and three children, with funeral at McClure Funeral Home and interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Her passing is mourned by relatives including grandchildren and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
George Leslie
Georgetown District Hospital
Leslie
Canada
Marloo Agnes, Moore
Norval
Lesile
Bank of Nova Scotia
Brampton
Union Bank
George’ Lu. Lesile
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
George Town
Lassie
Knox Presbyterian Church
W. A
George L.lasile
Tan Eimalle
Marlon
Orangeville
Ernie Curry
Irene
Ted
W. George Moore
Rachel Irene Cuntingham
Charles Hamilton Dies at 88 in Rockwood
Charles Burnett Hamilton died after a two month illness in St Joseph’s Hospital Guelph. Born October 25 1878 in Rookwood he lived on the family farm Rockwood his whole life. Survived by four children Joan Bob Post Jim Ted and Bob. sisters Irene Ethel Myrtle Eleanor Agnes. Funeral May 11 Rumley Shoemaker Acton with interment Eden Mills. Pallbearers listed as local neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Charles Burnett Hamilton
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Guelph
Mr. Hamilton
Rookwood
Joan
Bob Post
Jim
Edmonton
Alberta
Ted
Bob
Irene
Ethel
Myrtle
Eleanor
Agnes
Rockwood car rally crowns Jeff and Iaa Jackson
Sixty participants joined the Eramosa Presbyterian Young People's car rally covering 45 miles. Jeff and Iaa Jackson took first place, Bill and Glen Gray second, Dean MacDougall won the booby prize. Average speeds ranged 12 to 15 mph with a 30 mph top, obstacles included sign reading and timing at checkpoints. Prize awards plus barbecued hamburgers and coffee followed at the home of organizers Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones on Christie Street. About 60 people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Eramosa Presbyterian
Jeff
Iaa Jackson
Bill
Glen Gray
Dean MacDougall
Arthur Jones
Christie St
Elora man heads MODA tourist group
Homer Gerber of Elora named president of the Midland Ontario Tourism Association MODA. The group plans distribution of 60000 copies of a regional touring guide and names Marion Owen Aberfoyle and Wilfred Trask Nichol township as 1968 vice presidents. Regional information centers on district highways will continue and a beach and park survey will be conducted this summer for a fall resort publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Gerber
Elora
Stratford
Marion Owen
Aberfoyle
Wilfred Trask
Nichol
Edward West
Garafrakas
Weadick
Pilkington
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Spoosh
Stan Joe
Mill St
Don van Fleet
Willow St
Stu Reed
Tidey Ave
Churchill
Niagara District
Acton Fall Fair Board
R.l.davidson
Archie Kerr
Fendon Falls
Elizabeth
Erica Stroker
Donald Anderson
Donald
David
Leslie Swackhamer
Juno
Kathy
Dobbie
Paul Dyson
Kitchener
Emmerson Anderson
Earl
Jean
Belwood
Fred Spear
Keith
Hamilton
Roy Heimbraker
Julie
Bob Priestman
Ed Hilleman
Acton
Sid Spear
Spear
Toys
Don Curry
Gordon Curry
Moo
Don Lindsay
Bruce
Landsay
Georgetowd
Hob Lindsay
Limehaise
Bob Cunningham
Graydon
Chester
Gy ‘Hart
Jack Lawson
Hm Fisher
Lloyd Davidson
Bul Hunter
Ted Brown
Dinny Charlon
Charles Hamilton
Altice
Will
Ernest
Fred
Annie
Lena
Letitia
Rev. Sewell
Eden Mills
Wilbert McKersle
Jack Baker
Loneforth
Philip Shrive
George Benham
Frank Ostrander
William Bruce
Elora Man
North Halyon Sunshine
R. P
Jeffares
Arthur A. — Johnson, D.D
Optometrist Open
Evary
Mill St. E
Acten
Montreal
Windsor Hotel
Windsor
Montreals
Dominion Square
Main Street
John A. Edgar
W. J. Beatty
North Halton
John T. Armstrong
Gardhouse
Maurice C. Baaty
Michael Ledwith
John Gay
B. D. Young
Halton & Peel Trust
Oakville
Burlington
Simcoe
Delhi
Cooksville
Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
RICH
BP Service
Renny and
Dick Voskamp
Wren
A. Trail ‘Blazer
LEAR
Dil’ Stationery
SCM Electric
Baby Books
S.C.M. Super Sterling
Bride’s Book
Sheaffer — Stylist
Reave
Foster
Hasti
Poe Teoh
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