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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 27, 1954

Page

6

Honor Mrs Ellerby 53rd W I District Annual

Mrs R P Hendry of Galt opened greetings from the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario. A Jamaica scholarship, a FWLO report, and officer elections are noted. Awards, reports, and social duties fill the district annual with hospitality at Nassagaweya church, a gift for Mrs Ellerby, and plans for future events.

R. P. Hendry. Galt Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario Ontario O.A.C FWLO Breslau Milton Brown JL. Elterby Max Featherstong Burlington G Somerville Acton Velma Netts Milton Jb Ellerby Acton Federated J L Elerby Frank Rhinehart Campbellyilly G Chester Norval WT Sinclair Georgetown Clarence Ford Federation of Agriculture W. Wat Jans D . Wendover Palermo Max Featherstone F Anderson Chester Service R Davidson Frank Chisholm Hornby A J Ruddell

Rockwood Concert Highlights Guelph Choirs at United Church

Sunday evening at United Church a joint service featured United Church, Presbyterian and St John churches with Knox Church in attendance. The junior choir directed by Martin Bauer and Rev John Dilts led hymns and vocal numbers, ending with God Save the Queen. Rogationtide observances followed at St John’s with Rev RE Price and John Lloyd presenting a blessing for crops. Local residents and visitors from Toronto Weston Galt Nor­wich and Guelph joined in holiday gatherings as some families traveled to the area.

United Church United Church, Presbyterian St. John’s Church Knox Church Guelph Martin Bauet John Dilts West Marie Land Guelph Choir Martin Bauer Neil Norman Lambert Thomas Ruske Howard Brace George Maltby Dave Armstrong Land of Our Birth Krox M. Bauer Martin Bater Sr God Save the Queen RE. Price John Lloyd Leon Ayles Royal Bank Clinton

Holiday week end visitors and gatherings reported

The article lists numerous weekend visitors to families in Ontario towns including Toronto Ottawa Guelph Brampton Milton and Kitchener. Entries mention Mr and Mrs hosts and accompanying relatives such as Miss Dorothy Weatherston Mrs Pearl Mulla and families with multiple surnames and cities including Nan cy and Jack Weatherston Omar Parker and Bey Hepburn.

Roy Kirwan Sam Fred Day Sam Hamilton Hay Day Toronto Maurce Hurd Weston Mary Reid Besse Gardin Ee Norwich Nora Robinson Nel Lambert Inger Elizabeth McPhedrineville Groves Colnardie Guelph Eldon Lambert Ham Wien Jack Simpson Galt G Mille Lambert Hugh Graham T D McCutcheon Ted Ireland Peters Corners Edgar Et. Jenton Losnyville Mroo Charlies Fountiin James Fountain Ottawa Mass Alice Fountain Bob Woodhouse Ted Fountaie Robert McCartereon Dianne Kitchener Harvey Jesin Bobby Duncan Kingsbury Catherine William E. Robertson Thombury Mac McLeod Dorothy Weatherston Adam Weatherston Nancy Jack William Smith Pearl Mulla Brampton Neen Parker Omar Parker John Alton Jennie Tuvell Bey Hepburn Milton Robert Patten Diane Kenny James Mithoon

Campbellville Triumphs 10-4 Over Milton In Season Opener

Campbellville opened the 1954 hardball season with a 10-4 win over Milton. Hamilton led a 16-hit attack, striking out eight as Campbellville built a early lead, Milton rallied briefly, but Campbellville pulled away with timely hitting including Hendersons homer and Wingroves doubles.

Campbellville Milton Doucette Gervais

Dublin Women's Institute May Meeting Hosted by Mrs Van Gooren

Mrs Van Gooren hosted the Dublin Women’s Institute 1 May meeting at her home. The 27 members present sang the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. Mrs Thompson presided as roll call asked what we serve when unexpected company arrives. A $10 donation was given to the Institute for the Blind. A bus trip was planned and Mrs McTyne led a contest. The meeting closed with Queen Lunch.

Dublin Women’s Institute van Gooren Mary Stewart Thompson Institute For the Blind C McTyne

Ballinafad Team Bolts After Ride and Injury

Archie Musnery escaped a chaotic Saturday as a tackle caused him to be thrown breaking two places in his neck area and he was found after an hour and a half. He is in Guelph General Hospital and friends wish him a speedy recovery. A bus trip by Ballinafad friends visited Niagara and Buffalo with a stop at Hamilton Botanical Gardens in full bloom. Mission Circle met at Vera Warne’s home with Mary Jennings presiding Joyce Farmer in charge of devotion and Mrs McEnery reading on stewardship. Plans for a Congregational picnic at Norval in June were made. Mr and Mrs Russ spent the weekend with their son and Mrs Norman Russ. Jim Kirkwood left for mission work near Peterborough. Mrs E McEnery of Guelph visited relatives in town. Don Wiljetty passed his X at Guelph Veterinary College and moves to Uxbridge to practice with Dr. Davies.

Archie Musnery Jay Guelph General Hospital W.I Niagara Buffalo Botanical Gardens Hamilton Minsion Circle Moots Mission Circle Vera Warne Mary Jennings Joyce Farmer Dorothy Warne Norval Veterinary College Guelph Grone Uxbridge Davies

Blair Evening Auxiliary reports and discussion at meeting

Mrs Williammanun hosted the Blair Evening Auxiliary gathering last Wednesday with Vice President Mrs Andrews presiding. The group discussed the Indian residential school at Birtle, reviewed the six print dresses sent there, and planned for a bazaar. Members were urged to bring aprons and children’s items for the fish pond and social time followed.

Williammanun Blair Andrews Austin Hambly D. Inglis Evans Birtle William Coulter Jr S. Cramp H. Ramshaw

Book of History Wins Second Prize at District Event

Seven members of the Silver-Wood Women's Institute attended the district annual in Ny Presbyterian church. Their Tweedsmuir history for Halton county won second prize and will be judged against other county winners at the provincial convention. Gratitude was extended to all who helped collect information for Silver Wood.

Milton Brown Service E. Sanford Limehouse R L. Davidson Acton Federation of Agriculture Ashgrove Women’s Institute Halton Institute Dublin Bannockburn Halton Korea The Police Association Halton Manor Tepe Tweedsmuir Drumquin Wi Silvertood Busy Bees Palermo Wi Mountain Union Palermo Alex Near Silver- Wood Women's Institute Ny Presbyterian Church Halton County Silver Wood

Two Families Move From Neighborhood

Residents James Kirkpatrick and Ken Howe relocated to their near finished homes by Silvercreek. A WE district annual was held at Nassagaweya with attendees including J Noble S Kirkpatrick F Brown Ellerby and Sanford. Visitors included Sir John Hutchison and Lady Hutchison with various relatives and local residents from Toronto Guelph Hythe and West Hain.

James Kirkpatrick Ken Howe Silvercreek J. Noble S Kirkpatrick F. Brown Ellerby Sanford Nassagaweya London Bob Roger Limetone Gisby Cottage John Hutchison Peking China Gisby’s Mrs. Findlay Sr Toronto E Findlay Helen Mills Betty Yake Mrs Mills Margaret Joby West Hai Clifford McDonald

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