Ballinafad Community Notes and Accidents
A November round of church and community events is recapped. Sunday School teachers held a meeting at Mrs. W Wiley with refreshments after. The Mission Band hosted a Fall Thank Offering at the United Church. The Ballinafad Baby Band marked its tenth anniversary with a gathering at Miss Beatrice Hills home. Miss Maude Young suffered a painful ankle fracture and was taken to Orangeville Hospital before returning home. Mr McMenemy continues to recover from a prior accident. A R MacEnnnery bought Mrs E Kentmer’s residence and plans to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wiley
United Church
Beatrice Hills
Balliafad
Dorothy
Marjory
Vera Warne
Muriel Hills
Miss McKay
Georgetown
Miss Hilts
Starver
F. Shortill
Warne
H. Hilts
Hendersons Host Smith Clan Gathering in Nassagaweya
In Nassagaweya Mr and Mrs Davie Henderson hosted a November 13 party for the Smith clan with cards dancing and a abundant lunch. Gerald Henderson marked his birthday and many locals attended including Kennedy Kenny McMillan and Frank families. A later Brookville Hall gathering on November 19 celebrated the marriage of Thomas Warren and Reta Blacklock with gifts a mantle clock and silver candle holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie Henderson
Brookville
Smith
Gerald Henderson
Thos. Kennedy
Wrired Kenny
Tommy
Hazel
J. J. Kennedy
Pearl
Marie
L W . McMillan
Don
Grant McMillan
Bonna
James Henderson
Joseph Henderson
Brookville Hall
Thomas Warren
Reta Blacklock
Lloyd
Campbell
Douglas, Freeman
Pauline Elsley
Warren
Reta
Sam Frank
Shrace McLaughlin
Norval
Tea event aids Christmas Fund in Rockwood
Milsses Marjorie Beard and Dorothy Simmons hosted a charity tea at Beard home for the United Church Christmas Fund with Mrs Burns serving tea and Miss Shirley Redfern performing on guitar. C.G.I.T. Class met with 20 plus in attendance led by Estie Gordon. sewing for war efforts and games followed. Visitors included James Roberts Hamilton Fred Day Hamilton and James Lynch Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milsses
Marjorie Beard
Dorothy Simmons
T 1.S
The
United Church
Burns
Shirley Redfern
C.g.lt. Class of the United Church
E*ste Gordon
James Roberts
Hamilton
Fred Day
James Lynch
Toronto
Turkeys, visitors, and hitchhikers mark weekend notices
Local residents from Orton and nearby areas hosted and visited relatives this weekend. Ed and Edna Dearing and daughters toured Toronto. Alf Dickson visited Conn. Morley Atton returned from Tobermory to his parents. A Marsville United Church turkey supper drew many attendees. John Dolson of Toronto visited. three young hitchhikers caused concern before returning home. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Henry visited Mrs. Armstrong in Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conn
Morley Atton
Atton
Lakes
Tobermory
Marsville United Church
John’ Dolsan
Toronto
Hillsburg
Western Hotel
Pop
County road upgrade brings relief to village access
The County Council approved improvements on the road from the village to the highway. Visiting residents from Brantford Toronto Erin Glen Williams Georgetown and Port Albert gathered for weekend reunions and social visits. Notables included Messrs Randolph Franklin Croft Wm Gordon Grieg Alex Wright and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Randolph
Franklin Croft
Gordon Grieg
Brantford
E. Watson
Toronto
Ivens
Gales
Earl Scott
Garry
Malton
Thomas Haines
John
Buddy
Glen Wilams
Jos. Scott
Grant and
Grenvile Wright
Erin
Alex. Wright
S. M. Wright
Ted Morrow
Bob Lane
Dick Packer
Gordon Martin
Jessie Cross
Georgetown
Local Social notes from Everton and surrounding areas
Mr and Mrs Alfred Couling spent Sunday with Mrs Hamilton. Barbara Benham visited grandparents. W Van Norman Guelph and Mrs Usherwood with Miss Sunter and the Sunter family attended events. Ospringe and Guelph residents visited relatives in Acton and Ospringe. Mrs Patten stayed with John Alton family in Guelph. Mrs Welsman and Mrs Usherwood in Guelph. Mrs Awrey visited Rev McLeod’s home. All were saddened by Master Murray Stewart’s accident at Sick Children’s Hospital Toronto and Mrs J P McLeod’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Benham
W. van Norman
Guelph
W. Usherwood
M . Sunter
Harold Sunter
Stanley
Stewart
Muriel
Will McKenzie
G. G. Robertson
Actéh
Norman
David
Ospringe
Robert Patten
John Alton
G. C. Welsman
Wireger
J. P. McLeod
Elm
Murray Stewart
Discipleship Lessons From Luke Nine
A compact study notes the boundaries between true followers and those who resist or delay Christ. It outlines four scenarios: disciples who misunderstand Jesus, a scribe who underestimates the cost, a would be follower delaying action, and another who postpones leaving worldly ties. Emphasis on readiness, sacrifice, and no turning back for the kingdom of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phace
Jerusalem
Christ
Jesus
Lot
Luke
Badminton Opens Season With Busy Y M C A Night
The Y Column reports a strong badminton start with a drawn tournament where couples played one fifteen point game Kay Chapman and George Williams won all opponents and the evening prize A general meeting elected George Williams as President and Monty Roote as Men's Captain Kay Chapman became Lady's Team Captain Junior groups formed three teams each with appointed captains for A and B sections New junior boys and girls captains are named Captains will be reappointed in January Regular weekly tournaments begin at 8 00 p m Timeday evenings An acting Y M C A Players drama meeting is set for December 4 at 6 00 p m with a social following all interested in dramatics urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Chapman
George Williams
George Willams
Ladina
Monty Roote
Timbeday
Joan Rumiley
Ena van der Critten
Eleanor Allen
Barbara Nelson
Betty Masters
Shirley Eliott
Jack Crichton
Fred Kentner
Ken Adamson
Acton Ymc
A. Phiyers
Y.M.C.A
County Council Endorses Forming County Civil Guard
The council moved to authorize the Treasurer to secure best prices for debentures under by law 748 and submit to the next regular meeting. Fergus resolution endorsed asking government for free passes to Forces men in the league. A Good Roads report from the Canadian convention in Quebec City urged heavier highways to carry military equipment. Resolutions urged earmarking gas tax and motor vehicle license revenues for highway construction. Council adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byers
Blair
Fergus
Halton Council
Gilbert
County Good Roads Committee
Smith
Quebec City
Mr. Gilbert
Canada
T. B. McQuestion
Ontario
A. W. Brandt
New York State
United States
Mrs John McLaren Injured After Fall at Home
While preparing the evening meal, Mrs. John McLaren fell on basement steps fracturing and dislocating several bones. At last report she is doing as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McLaren
Advocate
Local Classified Notices and Auctions in Acton area
A collage of classifieds seeking help buyers and auction notices. Items include a pony cart request for Joe Raven Acton, a Mrs Shaw room and board offer, a furniture sale, an Orton village sale by Roy Hindley, a Graded Oxford Rams sale, a clearing sale by George Robertson and a large auction by Roy Hindley. Also real estate offerings, cattle and farm equipment sales, and a Familyx Products training ad. Elements from Erin Eramosa area towns appear with addresses and auction dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robertson
Eramosa
Erin-Eramosa
Iite
Roy Hindley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
Ballinafad
Akd
British Refugee Fund
George _Ramsay
Cumnock
Joseph Frank Ard Jr
J. J’ Kennedy
Thos. Howden
Hornby Mies
Mary Wilson
Chris
Frank
Albert Harris
Acton
Alan Perrier
Ernest J. Keep
St.Gatharines
Lawrence King
Jimmy
Sna
Reg. Butcher
Lois Copeland
B.P. ‘King
Orton
Mrs. Ed. Dearing
Alf. Dickson
Limehouse
Everton
Alfred Couling
S. Hamilton
County Council
County Civil Guard
ST. George's Square
Jos. H. Boyd
F.S. Blow
Johnstone & Rumley
Acton, Ont
Schnieder
Lovell Bros
Ov Clifton “Auetord, A
Church School
Presbyterian Knox
Chiurch
L. Renner
Wilow Street
Bible Clann
Pam
Robert Dick
JD. Brown
R .R
Caah
E White
MI and
Frederick Streets
Ial Newke
Joe Raven
R. R. No 1
Broarders
RR. Shaw
Victoria and Queen Street
Oxford Rams
Oxford Rama
Ewe Lamba
Gordon Leslie
Wera
Wall
Third Line
Bramona
No.7 Highway
Annetower
Leslie Campbell
Frank Petch
Ayrshire
Parm
C_O. Plank
Erin and
Eramees
John McGregor
Fpamilex
Qak
Familex
Clement
Bireet
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