Local visits and hospital notes from Toronto Brantford Guelph area
Mr and Mrs G A Dills visited in Toronto on Sunday. Mrs Mary McAuley spent days with family in Toronto. Miss Ruby Clark weekend with friends in Brantford. Dr F E Dawson and Mrs Dawson of Maple Creek Sask guests this week of Fev C L and Myre Peale. Mr Jamca Douglas of RR Acton convalescing at Guelph General Hospital after eye operation. Ron Mason now patient at St Johns Convalescent Home Newtonbrook. friends pleased by his progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. FE
Mrs. Dawson
Maple Creek, Sask
Fev. C. L. and
Myre
Jamca Douglas
Acton
Guelph General
Ron Mason
St. John's Convalescent Home
Newtonbrook
Everton Welcomes New Residents In Village Update
The village welcomes Mr and Mrs Gilbank who purchased the Wrights house. Sunday visitors included Mr Harvey Jestin Mrs G Jeatin and Mrs Lloyd Cutting with Mr and Mrs James Porter Shelbourne. Kilbride and Kitchener visits noted among local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbank
Harold Wright
Harvey Jestin
G. Jeatin
Lloyd Cutting
James Porter
Shelbourne
T. D. McCutcheon
Carlisle
Harry Newell
Kilbride
Robert McCutcheon
Kitchener
Bobby
Hunter
Glenapey Farms
Harry Hertop
Eden Mills W M S Fall Meeting and Local Notices
The fall bank offering of the Eden Mills Presbyterian Church W M S was led by the president at Mrs Herb Gilbertson’s home with devotions by Mrs J Milne and Mrs W Lowrie. Rev Fred Williamson gave an address and a social tea followed. The Fall Rally of the YPLA occurred in church with supper at 6 20. Local movements include Mr and Mrs Elliot visiting, new homes for the Burrows, and condolences to the McLean and Mitchell families. Halloween passed quietly with a town hall masquerade. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Wallace Lasby Jr on the birth of a son. The Hubbards moved to their new home previously occupied by the Davies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.S
Presbyterian Church
Herb Gilbertson
J. Milne
W. Lowrie
J. DD. Lowrie
W. McLean
H. Gilbertson
Fred Williamson
McLean
Sheila
Guelph
McCabe
Welland
Floyd - Hammond
Mr. Hammond
Will McLean
Mitchell
Toronto
George Thomas
New Jersey
Hallowe'en
Beatty announces engagement of Elena Lorraine Beatty
Mr and Mrs W J Beatty of Acton announce the engagement of their daughter Elena Lorraine to Josaph A Sonta of Niagara Falls NY. The wedding is planned for early December.
Mrs Lazenby Hosts Acton W I Meeting
Acton Women’s Institute held its monthly gathering hosted by Mrs George Lazenby. President Mrs Davidson chaired. Members discussed Armistice wreath, poppy fund donation, Remembrance theme, and upcoming Sunday service. Contests, a quilt committee, and a Hallowe'en memory program were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lazenby
Acton Women's Institute
Davidson
E. Smith
McAulay
Wilderpsin
Royal’ Party
Calgary
Fryer
Lantz
Halton
Nassagaweya S S No 7 Open Forum At Kennedy Home
NASSAGAWEYA S S NO 7 OPEN FORUM AT KENNEDY HOME The Farm Forum began season meetings at the Kennedy home with officers re elected. November 5th meeting at Peter McLean home featured discussion Are Co ops Democratic with euchre afterwards. Busy Bee Institute held annual bazaar and euchre in Brookville Hall despite snow with prizes won by Mrs. Wm Frank Mrs Wm McIntyre Mr Oscar Locker and Mr C Thompson. Ladies Aid of Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church quilted at W Kennedy home. Canada has about 4 000 municipal governing bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Forum
W. Kennedy
Peter McLean
Busy Bee Institute
Brookville Hall
Wm. Frank
Wm. McIntyre
Oscar Locker
C.thompson
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Anniversary notices and community updates from Ballinafad
A young child, Patsy Swindlehurst, was treated for mouth burns after handling a Sinko can but suffered no serious injuries. Anniversary services were held at United Church with Rev. Cowan and Rev. Smith as speakers. The Friendly Four Quartette assisted the choir. Local visitors and families are listed, and condolences were offered to the Kirkwood family of Georgetown. Interment was at Erin Cemetery. Bert McMenemy and wife have taken over Slivercreek Service Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Swindlehurst
Victor Swindlehurst
Toronto Hospital
United Church
Cowan
Norval
Rev
Smith
Queensway United Church
Toronto
Hillsburgh
Erin
Dave
Owen Sound
Alex
Ballinafad
Kate
Georgetown
Stix
Earl
Archie McKay
Kenneth
Harvey
Wilfred Kirkwood
Erin Cemetery
Bert MceMenemy
Slivercreek
Turkey Supper Report From Knox Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Mrs. Wesley Mosales hosted the October Knox Presbyterian Ladies Aid meeting led by president Mrs. McCutcheon. Scripture was read by Mrs. R. H. Armstrong, with acting secretary Mrs. F Blow in for Mrs. George Somerville. The treasurer reported a strong balance from the anniversary supper after expenses. Kitchen alterations were completed with strong voluntary help. Holiday calendars were accepted and will be collected by next meeting. Members shared readings and games, and the gathering closed with thanks to the hostess. 1950 Canadian labor pay reached a record $8 000 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dennis
Ada Near
R. L. Davidson
E. J. Hassard
Stanley Matthews
90 Young People Meet at St Pauls United Church Milton
A St Pauls United Church Milton gathering hosted by Miss Mickey Partch and the Presbytery executive drew about 90 youths for a play party and sing song followed by a film strip Stewardship for Jean. A worship service themed Jesus the Light of the World preceded They Follow On a film about youth facing full time church service. The evening ended with an old time box social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Presbytery
St. Paul's United Church
Milton
Mickey Partch
Jean
Jesus
Christ
Limehouse Social Sends Baptism and Bazaar Plans
Mrs Geo Leslie hosted the Limehouse W.1.7 meeting to discuss a bazaar and to form a committee to pack a box for an English family in need. Frederick Joseph Brown was offered for baptism by Rev A Calder at Limehouse Presbyterian. Attendees included Robin Bourn home from Kingston and guests Pat Agnew Larry Goldie Nora Goldie and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse
Geo. Leslie
England
Ted Brown
Frederick Joseph
A. Calder
Limehouse , Presbyterian Church
James Noble
Ingles
Richmond Hill
Wm? Reid
Herb Reid
Robin Bourn
R.mlc
Kingston
Pat Agnew
Toronto
Larry Goldie
Nora Goldie
W. S. Newton
Margaret
Barrie
Newton
Smith
Weston
A. C. Patterson
Freuler
Acton
Geary
Milliere
Georgetown
Lane
Halloween Party Draws Large Attendance at Town Hall
The Community Club hosted the annual Hallowe en Party at the town hall with events for junior children and for older youths. Pranksters reportedly disrupted the night by mischief around town including moving highway signs and tampering with a school bell. Kenneth Hutchinson wed Yvonne Sparrow at the Presbyterian Church with a church basement reception and chrysanthemums on the cake. Old man winter arrived early weekend visitors Roy Kirwan of Guelph and Stewart Royce joined the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Club
Kenneth 2D. Hutchinson
Yvonne M. Sparrow
Presbyterian Church
Ladiva
Winter
Roy Kirwan
Guelph
Stewart S. Royce
Opening night at Triple T Topics club a success
The club hosts a lively opening night with a Cleveland convention movie, square dancing, and speeches. Tom Parker hosts and Archie the disc jockey keeps the crowd dancing while thanks are given to Jackie Chew and helpers. Nominations for the executive begin this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Parker
Toronto
Cleveland
Caralyn Dqukes
Hlaw
Archie
Q.Y.C
London
OSPRINGE Hallowe'en Party Held In Church
The Hallowe'en party in the basement of the local Presbyterian Church drew many children and adults. Prizes were awarded by judges Mrs Howard and Mrs Fisher for categories including Grandfather, Youngest Person, Old Lady, Witch, Indian, and other costumes. After a ghost story, the committee served sandwiches and tarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Howard
Fisher
Dloca
Warren McKinney
Judy Buck
Marilyn Young
Sherlock Aitken
Nancy Bulloch
R. J. Matthews
A. Bulloch
Lewis Todd
Paris
Mary Robertson
Brantford
H. R. Howard
A. McKinney
Geo. Robertson
Woman’s Institute
H. Theaker
W. Smith
L. J. Buck
Alvin Fisher
Jen Klooster
Holland
G. Sumter
Arnold Sunter
Niagara Falls
George Grundy
Fergus
Christmas Parcel Deadlines Reach Europe and Abroad
Postmaster Frank Terry cautions a looming holiday mailing window with deadlines for Europe the United Kingdom and the United States. Letters to the UK due November 28 for letters and November 25 for parcels while Europe requires November 25 for letters and November 21 for parcels and the US deadline is December 8 for parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Terry
United Kingdom
Europe
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. A. Dills
Mary McAuley
Ruby Clark
Everton
Eden Mills
Mrs. Lazenby
W.I
Nassagaweya S.S. No
Kennedy Home
Canada
P. Swindlehurst
Duke
Duke of Edinburgh
Canadian Pacific Railway
Turkey
St. Paul’s
Northwest
Territories
Quebec
Hallowe’en
Democracy
Acton R
Trafalgar
Nelson
Esquesing
Jan Nassagaweya
Triple T
Ospringe Hallowe’en
Orange Lodge
Lo.l. No
Crewson's Corners Hall
Jrd
Gordon Keyes
Ontario West
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Y.M.C.A. Board OF Directors
Y.M.C.A
Acton United Church
Boy Scout
S. A. B. McCleary
Comer Brown and
West Mary Sts
Charles Laundon
Douglas Ave. N
Oakville
WM. G. McDowell
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