Mrs Hannah Wilson Celebrates 90th Birthday at Farm Home
Hannah Wilson born May 28 1878 in Nagsagawoya Township marked her 90th birthday with about 30 relatives and friends gathering at the Kennedy home in Martin S. The family includes Velma Kennedy Nell Martin Mary Frank Vera Harris and John Wilson. Since 1947 she has run the large Fifth Ling farm near Rockwood with humor and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Kennedy
Martin S
Hannah Wilson
Kennedy
Nassagawoya Township
John and Jane Player
John Wilson
Velma
Mitton
Nell Martin
Margaret
Campbellville
Chris Frank
Mary
Rockwood
Vera Harris
Acton
John
Wilson
Fifth Ling Nagsagaweya
Acton Residents Attend District Events Across Provinces
Free Press personals note Bob Heatley Sr. recovering in Guelph General Hospital after a serious operation. H.R. Force stays in St. Josephs Hospital, Guelph. Mrs. David Radcliffe home from hospital. Acton guests visit Kirkland Lake and Guelph friends. Guelph Merri-Eights hold final dance of season with Acton visitors. Pottery prize won by Joan Patt of Acton. George Lockerbie returns home from Guelph Hospital. Harry Malnprige and daughter trip to Vancouver and Victoria. W L District Annual attended by Mrs Wilderspin, Miss Marjorie Hall, Mrs George Fryer at St Georges Church Georgetown. Acton Lions delegates attend Quebec City Friendship Convention. Vic Bristow, Bob Hall, John Groifeneder, Nell Miller return home.
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Acton
Guelph
Merri-Eights Square
Joan Patt
Wilderspin
Marjorie Hall
George Fryer
St. George’s Church, Georgetown
Acton Lions Club
Quebec City
Vic Bristow
Mra
Bob Hall
John Groifeneder
Nell Miller
Voters get June 8 deadline to join lists in Halton
About 47 000 voters face a June 25 election in Halton riding Urban voters must have names on lists by June 8, large rural areas may vote after taking oath at the station Revisal agents will collect names from May 31 to June The entry lists Acton Erin Township Georgetown Milton Oakville Halton riding eligibility requires 21 years age Canadian citizenship or British subject status one year residence and no criminal record Contact a revital agent via post office or party aide Candidates for Halton are Liberal Bud Whiting PC Peter McWilliams and NDP Murray Kernighan Kernighan is the only one with prior election attempting after losing to Dr Harley in the last federal race and trailing Allan Masson on a conservative ticket
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Halton
Revisal
Manly
Hatton
Erin
Acton
Es Qiesing
Georgetown
Milton
Oakville
Bud Whiting
P.C. Peteer McWilliams
N. D
Break-in at Norval BP Station Leads to Four Suspects Charged
After a break in at the BP service station near Norval, four suspects were arrested in Acton and charged with theft. In court on Monday one suspect remained in custody while three were dismissed.
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Norval
Acton
Friends honour Mr. and Mrs. Steele move to Lake Avenue
A reception hosted by Mr and Mrs G Rognvaldson on May 24 welcomed Mr and Mrs J M Steele who moved from R R 4 Acton to 19 Lake Avenue. About 60 neighbours and friends attended as C E Cutts read a letter praising the Steeles for cheerfulness hospitality generosity and support.
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J. M. Steele
Acton
Lake Avenue
G. Rognvaldson
C. E. Cutts
Steeles
Rural medical services crisis resolution approved
At the Halred District Women’s Institute annual convention in Georgetown on May 22, a resolution to investigate complaints of inadequate medical service to rural areas received unanimous approval. Read by Mrs. D Wendover of Palermo, the resolution states that in critical emergencies doctors refuse to come to rural districts, causing delays in care.
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Halred District Women’s Institute
Georgetown
D. Wendover
Palermo
Fures
Mien
Presbyterial Executive Meets at Brampton Church May 3
Presbyterial executive gathering at St Andrews Grace Church Brampton on May 3 with 24 members. Mrs A L Coxhand president opened with prayer and hymn. Milas Lois Powerle of Toronto attended sharing regional secretary notes. Delegates discussed W M S work and a five day course at Belleville July 16 19. A clothing drive to Kenora was reported and a fall bale plan urged each church to contribute one carton of clean wearable items. The meeting included prayers, book readings, retirement wishes for two long‑serving members and a resolution to push action to authorities on healthcare access. An estimated 100 women attended the convention at St Georges Anglican Georgtown with Pat Karr Acton as guest speaker. The Centennial Scholarship remained unclaimed. funds to support McDonald Institute expansion at University of Guelph were discussed. The district convention set for Getoter 20 2 89 with numerous delegates named. Riverwood Branch hosted this year.
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Presbyterian
Brampton
St Andrew's Grage Church
Mra
A. L. Coxhand
Milas Lois Powerle
Toronto
P. J. Denboer
Millon
W.M.9
Erindale Presbyterian Church
Erindale
C. W. McDonald
Streateville
P. Dick
Sandals of
God
Jane Scott
Wilson
Milton
Georgetown
Institute
Ontario Jenior Farmers
W.L
McDonald Ineditute
University of Guelph
Mra. W. Webs
Last euchre season ends with penny sale and prize draws
Winners in the L.O.L. euchre at Crewsons Corners include Tom Stickland led men’s high and R. L. Davidson men’s low while Mary Osbourns and Mra. Krantes claim ladies highs and lows. J.Q.L. penny sale prizes list names like Mrs. Storey Bob Olovia and Doris Browne with many dishware and kitchen sets. Lone hands trophy goes to John Dewar.
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L.O.L. Euchre
Crewsons Corners
Tom Stickland
R. L. Davidson
Mary Osbourns
Mra. Krantes
Lone Hanis
Mary Osbourna
Mr. Hamilton
J.Q.L
C. Storey
Bob Olovia
Doreen Ballentyne
Mrs. M. Crispin
Richard Burns
Paul Bralda
Dabile Dewar
Lois Gordon
Ralph Barlow
Batty Hardy
C. Wilson
Mia
Krantsz
Isabel Moore
Bob Doyle
Norma Titus
Alan McDonald
J. Beets
H.H. McHattle
Mra
Grace Townsley
Apology Noted for Sally Leatherland in Y's Mon Ette List
An apology is issued for listing Sally Wilson by her maiden name Sally Leatherland in last week’s Y's Mon ettes executive roster. The correction clarifies the proper name matching her current identity and records the update.
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Sally Leatherland
Lsted
Monettes
Sally Wilson
City of lilacs journey with Dublin WLI to Rochester
Forty four members and friends of Dublin Women's Institute took an annual bus trip on May 21 to Rochester New York known as the city of lilies. The group toured Highland Park and George Eastman Museum enjoyed box lunches and a large shopping mall visit. Intermittent showers did not spoil the day as Mrs W Early led the return run with driver and co conveners Mrs M McCullough Mia Alex Near and Mrs W Frank planning the outing.
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Dublin Women's Institute
Rochester
N.Y
Mlace
Highland Park
Lacs
George Eastman Museum
Lme
He Camera
W. Early
M. McCullough
Mia
Alex Near
W. Frank
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Vancouver
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Dublin
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Burlington
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W.L Bus Tour
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Hangman’s Tree
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