Nassagaweya church ladies name officers
The Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society held an evening meeting at Mrs. S. Robinson’s home. Mrs. Mullen chaired as president with a peace theme, and officers for 1967 were elected for both the Missionary Society and the Cadres Aid, including presidents Mrs. M. F. Mullen and Mrs. W. Norris, secretary Mrs. C. Cargill, and other posts. Lunch was served by Mrs. Stan Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society and Ladies’ Aid of
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
S. Robinson
M. F. Mullen
W. Kennedy
V. Norris
C. Cargill
G. Campbell
W. Norris
J. Roberts
E. Coxe
E. Dredge
M. Pyatt
Aid
W. Beck
J. ‘Roberts
D. Henderson
Home Missions U C W discuss Canadian outreach boats
Harold Bailey of the United Church of Canada spoke to U C W members on how home mission funds are spent. A Toronto minister presented mission churches through slides, highlighting two mission boats serving communities in British Columbia. The general meeting included musical performances, introductions, and committee reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bailey
Board of
Home Missions
United Church of Canada
U.c.‘W
Toronto
Canada
British Columbia
Bailey
C.L. Rognvaldson
Squinting in children urges early medical checkup
The note explains that squinting in one or both eyes typically appears in early childhood and requires prompt doctor attention. It states that a simple operation is usually successful if treatment starts when the condition is noticed before the eye turns defective from misuse.
Conduct workshops in Halton Presbyterial by United Church leaders
Top leaders from the United Church Board of Women have been secured to conduct workshops in Halton Presbyterial. The sessions will be at Waterdown United Church November 21, Acton United Church November 22, and Streetsville United Church November 24, from 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Marion Thompson, traveling secretary, and Mrs. Percy Chalmers, former Hamilton Conference U CW president, lead a new leadership training concept urged for United Church Women to attend at least one workshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church ‘Board of Women
Halton
Waterdown United Church
Acton United Church
Streetsville United Church
Marion Thompson
Board of Women of the
United Church of Canada
Percy Chalmers
Hamilton Conference U. CW
Board of Women
United Church
Auctioneer and wife feted on 40th anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Petch of Georgetown celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with dinner at Knox Presbyterian church hosted by Mr and Mrs Francis Thompson. A Terra Cotta Farmers Hall social followed attended by about 50 relatives and friends. Granddaughter Carol Petch gave a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Petch
Georgetown
Francis Thompson
Knox Presbyterian Church
Jim MadKane
Clarence Lyons
Carol Petch
Mr. Petch
Acton Bridge Club hand shows need for judgment in defense
The Acton Bridge Club report describes a no trump defense where leading from a long suit and timing matters. West opens spades, dummy is exposed, and the critique notes that leading through North’s bid suit or up to South’s strength is best. Nine tricks were made in three no trump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Bridge Club
Dechrer
Declarer
Jack Coats
Trump
West
North
South
Miss Jacoba van der Brink Receives Brampton Diploma
Miss Jacoba van der Brink was one of four in her class to earn a diploma from Brampton Business College at the Friday ceremony on November 5. Many registered students left for jobs before completing the course but returned for the commencement and dance. Van der Brink now works at the Ford Plant in Bramalea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacoba van der Brink
Brampton Business College
van der Brink
Ford
Bramalea
Centennial classes planned for 67 fair
Acton Fair Board ladies met at president Mrs Melvin McCulloughs home on Nov 3. The treasurer reported a nice sum as advance prize sheets were updated. Centennial classes were proposed for divisions with school work reports by Elmer Smith Gamble and Alger. Elva Pearen offered her home for December, a Christmas pot luck supper. D Matthews and Archibald named program conveners. McDonald thanked the hostess and lunch committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Fair Board
Melvin ‘McCullough
Walter ‘Linham
McDonald
Elmer Smith
Gamble
Alger
Elva Pearen
D. Matthews
Archibald
Eyes Examined While You Wail Sign Phrase
A storefront optometrist displays a slogan promising eye examinations with a twist as a quip about wailing. The tongue in cheek message emphasizes eye care in a humorous, catchy line.
Music teachers plan October recital discussions
The Forum of Student Music Teachers met at honorary president Dorothy Richardson Scull's home on Oct 23 with Barbara Champion presiding. Members shared Beethoven life details, discussed Beethoven and Bach, and reports by Faye Pink and Dorothy Richardson Scully. Trinity College of Music provided funds. Recital dates were tentatively set amid a tea and lunch hosted by Barbara Champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Richardson Scull
Barbara Champion
Beethoven
Bach
Treasur
Faye Pink
Dorothy Richardson Scully
Donna Landsborough
Trinity College of Music
London
England
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M. H.M. MacKinnon
Wellington College
University of Guelph
Tom McKeown
Steven Coles
E. A. Hansen
Nassagaweya Church
Mrs. Stan Robinson
U.C.W
A. Long
B. Veldhuis
United Presbyterial
Thompson Motors (Acton) Ltd
Main ST. North
Fairlane 6 Cyl., Ltd
Philco
W. C. Patterson
Rockwood
Bill Coats
J. Coats
M. Manning
Cam. Sinclair
George Solty
de Sa
Ross Lake
Joe Ross
Ann Vernon
Lakeview
Discount Centre
Main St
Glidden
Fred A. Hoffman
Optometrist
St. George’s Sq. Guelph, Ont
A. .L. Riemer Equipment Company
Acton
Cook St
Acton Y's
Humber Valley
Acton District High School
Chartered Bank
Montreal
Tare
Ee O Norman
Hydro Electric Commission
Elgin ST. NS
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