Ballinafad Hall Auction Boost Aids New Community Hall funded
Ballinafad Hall project gains momentum after Erin and Esques Ding townships pledge grants and a Saturday auction raises 400. Contractor William Hall resumes work as canvassers press for remaining donations of about 10 to 21 thousand dollars. Patrons browse items from dishes to farm equipment while a phonograph and old records entertain attendees.
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Ballinafad
Erin
Esquesding
William Hall
Guelph
Buen
Barry Lauder
Harry Lauder
Fred Archibald
Laurie
Pete Fisher
Triple Calf Birth at Pat Patterson Farm
At 9 a.m. Wednesday of last week in Norval district, Pat Patterson’s cow gave birth to triplet Hereford heifers. The three healthy calves, all girls, join the proud dam on the farm, said to be the 107 060th.
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Norval
Pat Patterson
Dad
Hampshire
Curling Club Plans First Full Season Announcement
Lewers told curlers this week of the Curling Club plans for its first full season. An informal party at the community centre on Monday evening October 29 will accept memberships and introduce new members. Membership closes November 1. Frank Van Wyck is the membership chairman. If needed, last year's members get preference and new members join on a first come, first served basis. Nearby-town members may join if time permits.
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Lewers
Frank van Wyck
Ballinafad Autumn Thankoffering With Korean Speaker
The United Church Women of Ballinafad held their Autumn Thankoffering Service Sunday evening with Mrs. F. J. Shortill presiding. Sung Kook Shin, visiting from Korea, spoke on mission work and college ties. Pictures of Korea were shown as part of the program. The report notes prairie-like damage in Ontario from bulldozing trees and topsoil loss due to winds.
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United Church Women of
Ballinafad
F. J. Shortill
T. Gibson
C.g.lt
Sung Kook Shin
Fleming
Korea
Ontario
Prairie
Prairies
Memories of Bill Hampshire former Halton Sheriff and Liberal figure
Bill Hampshire longtime Halton County public servant, ex sheriff, and parish elder, celebrated his 90th birthday. The Fergus native, descended from 1803 settlers, recalled pioneer life clearing virgin white pine, serving on county and church roles, and his plans for a happy, active retirement.
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W. J. L. Hampshire
Milton
Bill" Hampshire
Halton
Fergus
Speyside
Hampshire
Stanley Brown
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Fon Ballina
Frank Petch
Curling Revives Party
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Imperial
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Imperial Laboratories
Calgary
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Alberta
Rok TC
Bill
John McNaughton
Scotland
New York State
M. 3
Carton
McNaughton
Gore
Dundas
England
Mc. Hampshire
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Mr. Hampshire
Highway 25
Thompson’s
Stewart Town
Dufferin School
Boston Presbyterian Church
Bob Dredge
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RK. Anderson
Conservative Party
United States
Mackenzie King
County Sunday School Association
Publc
Canadian Club
United Farmers' Organization
Drury
Uf.c
Archie Kerr
Acton
Ita
Ayaa
Aiel
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
CNIB
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