Annual Rockwood Bible Society Meeting Highlights Work
The Rockwood and Everton Branch Bible Society held its annual gathering Sunday evening. An address featured a film on the society’s Western Canada work. Reports by Hoes Gordon as secretary treasurer summarized last year’s activities. The service was led by Rev. Erwin in Rev. J. W. Oliver’s absence. Celebrations included a wedding congratulations to Mr and Mrs Gordon Cox. Preparations proceed for the new Parish Hall dedication with services led by Bishop W. E. H. Bagnall. A London group visited Millar’s cottage, hydro crews replaced poles on Valley Head, and old poles from 1918 transition era were noted. A stroke affected Mr. McGown, hospitalised Sunday. Rockwood Horticultural Society discussed a late summer show and prize list. Acton residents Mr. and Mrs Storey relocate to town, Beard family updates, and Munro family from Waterdown spent the weekend at their cottage. Tag Day for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind was held Saturday.
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Rockwood and Everton
Margaret Duby
United Church
Ray
Erwin
St John's Church
W. E H. Bagnall
Niagara
London
Millar’s Cottage
Valley Road
Hydro
Valley Head
McGown
A. Jackson
Rockwood Horticultural Society
Myrtle Moore
Storey
Acton
John Beard
Town
J. Beard
Vancouver
Murdo Munro
Waterdown
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Pay Your Bills The Safe Way
Bank of Montreal Acton advert promotes paying by cheque for safety and receipts. Cheques serve as proof of payment, reduce cash handling, and help budgeting with passbook records. Gordon Oder invites readers to open a B of M chequing account and try the advantages.
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Bank of Montreal
Gordon Oder
Acton
Olivier to Play Policeman in The Magic Box
Sir Laurence Olivier will portray a police officer in the Festival film The Magic Box. His screen time is stated to be two minutes.
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Laurence Olivier
Garden Musings on Bulbs and Weddings in Guelph
A first person diary recounts spring bloom in cherry and apple trees beside daffodils and tulips. The author shares bulb lifting tips, notes secession has ended, and recalls a niece's wedding in a nearby city after a hat shopping trip interrupted by a parking meter mishap. A social evening on a mountain offers tranquil imagery tempered by fear of bombs and atomic threats.
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Tam
Thad
Johnny
Guelph
Partner
London
Europe
Alberta Campaign Spends 3 Million Weekly in Search
A report notes that about 3 million dollars is being spent each week in Alberta in the search for new oil deposits. The ongoing mining and exploration push reflects robust activity in the province despite broader market fluctuations.
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Alberta
Rockwood Native Mrs Sarah Coran Dies at 89
Rockwood born Mrs Sarah Coran died at Guelph General Hospital in her 90th year after a stroke. She lived on farms near Luthor and Driver, Sayk before moving to Guelph after Mr Coram's death. Active in United Church missionary work she knitted for Red Cross during the last war. Interment followed at Stone Church Cemetery Eramoan.
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Sarah Coran
Rockwood
Guelph General Hospital
United Church
Red Cross
Stone Church Cemetery
Eramoan
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