Nassagaweya church ladies name officers
The Nassagaweya Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society held its annual meeting at Mrs. S. Robinson’s home with Mrs. Mullen presiding. Officers for 1967 were elected for both the Women’s Missionary Society and the Cadres Aid, led by President M. F. Mullen and President W. Norris respectively, plus a post-meeting lunch served by Mrs. Stan Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya Church
Women's Missionary Society and Ladies’ Aid of
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
S. Robinson
Aid
W. Norris
W. Beck
J. ‘Roberts
G. Campbell
D. Henderson
Home Missions U C W tepic meeting explained funding
Rev Harold Bailey on Home Missions of the United Church of Canada spoke to U C W members about how money is spent. A general meeting in the church on Wednesday evening November 2 featured slides of mission churches in remote Canadian districts and details on two mission boats serving communities in British Columbia. Bailey was introduced by Mrs C L Rognvaldson, with five ladies singing and Mrs T Shields presiding over reports from committees.
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 prompts early eye doctor visit
A brief note explains that squinting in one or both eyes typically starts in early childhood and should be evaluated by a doctor promptly. It adds that a simple operation is often successful if treatment begins soon after detection, before the eye worsens.
United Presbyterial Conduct Workshops Lead by Church Leaders
Top leaders from the United Church Board of Women will conduct leadership training workshops at Halton Presbyterial. Sessions run 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov 21 at Waterdown United, Nov 22 at Acton United, and Nov 24 at Streetsville United. Marion Thompson and Mrs Percy Chalmers lead.
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 a dinner at Knox Presbyterian Church turkey supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Francis Thompson. About 50 relatives and friends later gathered at Terra Cotta Farmers' Hall for a social evening with games and readings of congratulations. Granddaughter Carol Petch presented a gift and lunch followed. Mr. Petch is a well known district auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Petch
Georgetown
Francis Thompson
Knox Presbyterian Church
Jim MadKane
Clarence Lyons
Carol Petch
Mr. Petch
Acton Bridge Club draws lessons from a no trump hand
The Acton Bridge Club featured a hand where West led spades through North, testing declarer. Despite risky lines, three no trump was made by some and defeated at others, highlighting the need for careful judgment in choosing leads and following or breaking ground rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Bridge Club
Dechrer
Declarer
Miss Jacoba van der Brink Receives Diploma
Miss Jacoba van der Brink was surprised to learn she was one of four in her class to receive a diploma at Brampton Business College. Many who registered left to take jobs but returned for the commencement exercises and dance. She is now employed 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
The Acton Fair Board lady directors met at president Mrs Melvin Mc Culloughs home on Thursday evening November 3. First vice president Mrs Walter Linham opened the meeting. the treasurer reported a nice sum. Centennial classes were approved for various divisions with school work reports from Elmer Smith Gamble and Alger. Elva Pearen offered her home for the December meeting a Christmas pot luck supper. Mrs D Matthews and Mrs Archibald were program conveners. A vote of thanks to the hostess and lunch committee was moved.
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 In Window
A storefront optometrist displays a somber joke sign promising eye examinations while patrons lament. The quirky message blends humor with a nod to patient anxiety about eye care and vision tests.
Music teachers plan recitals at Forum meeting
The Forum of Student Music Teachers met October 23 at Dorothy Richardson Scull’s home with Barbara Champion presiding. Members covered Beethoven and Bach, reviewed life and works, and discussed winter recitals with tentative dates. Tea and lunch followed hosted by Barbara Champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Richardson Scull
Barbara Champion
Beethoven
Bach
Treasur
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. H.M. MacKinnon
Wellington College
University of Guelph
Tom McKeown
Steven Coles
E. A. Hansen
M. F. Mullen
W. Kennedy
V. Norris
C. Cargill
J. Roberts
E. Coxe
E. Dredge
M. Pyatt
Mrs. Stan Robinson
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
Jack Coats
Trump
West
North
South
Faye Pink
Dorothy Richardson Scully
Donna Landsborough
Trinity College of Music
London
England
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
Aimi
Chartered Bank
Montreal
Tare
Ee O Norman
Hydro Electric Commission
Elgin ST. NS
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