Dublin WI Elects Leaders and Prepares October Events
The October 13 Dublin Women's Institute meeting at President Mrs William McIntyre's home featured chair Mrs M Nellis leading with the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. New textile noted, minutes adopted, Anna MacGregor remembered, training school leaders named, and plans set for October 27 family party and October 2 booth at Mr Alex Ross sale.
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McIntyre
Dublin
Dublin Women's’ Institute
William McIntyre
M. Nellis
Mary Stewart
Anna MacGregor
Alex Ross
Sale
McPhedran
Guelph
Wm. McIntyre
C. Thomson
Rennick
Ontario Development Highlighted For Juniors By John Root
MPP John Root spoke at Acton Junior Institute and Acton Junior Farmers at Lawrence Hemsley's home on October 12. He described Ontario as rich in natural resources and a growing industrial hub with rising hydro power and in-migration, noting 65 percent of postwar Canadian industry settled in Ontario. Dr Ronald Hemsley discussed TB testing in cattle, meat inspection, and packing-house standards, while Mrs Thomas Fines led a rug making talk for the girls.
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John Root
Wellington No
Dufferin
Feacher
Acton
Lawrence Hemsley
Ontario
Root
America
Canada
Ronald Hemsley
Halton
Thomas Fines
Ospringe
Obituary of Albert E Chalker of Georgetown
Albert Edward Chalker died at his Georgetown home in his 70th year after a short illness on October 6. Born in Middlesex England, he came to Canada in 1907, farmed in Limehouse from 1914 to 1943, and held jobs at Chapel Street School and Alliance Paper Mills before retiring. He is survived by his wife Minota Matthews and daughter Anne, plus siblings in England. Funeral held October 8 in Georgetown with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers named Frank Cutts, Kees Van Goozen, Frank Wood, Jack Long, James Godfrey, and Herbert Hughes.
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Albert Edward Chalker
Georgetown
Middlesex
England
John and
Sophia Eyles Chalker
Canada
Simcoe
Lewiston
N.Y
Limehouse
Minota Matthews
Chalker
Chapel Street
Alliance Paper Mills
Anne
Charles Cutts
Acton
Gertrude
Fred
London
Sophia
Richmond
Surrey
Emma Duck
Mercy Olphert
Worthing
Sussex
Thomas
West Wimbledon
Morgan McFarlane
Greenwood Cemetery
Frank Cutts
Oakville
Kees van Goozen
Guelph
Frank Wood
Jack Long
James Godfrey
Herbert Hughes
Public Fireside Draws Crowd at Walter Ferrier Home
A fireside gathering occurred at Walter Ferrier’s Campbellville residence on Wednesday evening October 12. Margaret Whaley chaired and opened with prayer. Rolly Totten of Toronto spoke on Why Bahai, followed by Q and A and a social period.
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Walter Ferrier
Campbellville
Margaret Whaley
Rolly Totten
Toronto
Euchre and Penny Sale Winners at YMCA Event
A Saturday YMCA event hosted by the YMCA Ladies Auxiliary drew strong crowds with euchre prizes awarded to Mrs. Elsie Collett and Mrs. Bert Davidson for top female winners and to Nan Hurst and Fred Kentner for top male prizes. Penny sale winners received diverse items including subscriptions, trays, chocolates, and housewares awarded to Mrs. W Fryer, Earl Masmen, George Cooper, Lulu Sinclair, Muriel Simpson, and others.
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Y.M.C. A
Y.M.C.A. Ladies’ Auxiliary
Elsie Collett
Bert Davidson
Marilyn Woods
Nan Hurst
Fred Kentner
J. McGladery
W. Fryer
Earl
Willard Britton
George Cooper
Fred Dunn
Lulu Sinclair
Muriel Simpson
W. A. Chisholm
Vera Seminae
Robert Hiltz
H. Lambert
Hassock
Jacque
Wes
Allen
Owenette
EB. W. Brown
Toronto
Joe Hurst
Lena Mann
Pat Graham
George Gibbons
Bill Cairns
Toni Kit
Allex Graham
Nominations and Election Dates Set by Erin Township
Erin township council met at Hillsburgh with Jeeve Griffin presiding and announced a nominations meeting for Friday November 25 and an election on Monday December 5 at polling subdivisions. Officials to be elected include reeve deputy reeve and three councillors for 1956 along with two school trustees each for areas 1 and 2. A by law limits tax sale warrants until after 1955. The treasurer was directed to forward 5000 to Erin high school board from the 1955 levy and other accounts were paid.
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Erin
Hillsburgh
Jeeve Griffin
Erin High School
Auditor's Report Adopted by Erin Township Council
The auditor's report of the treasurer's books was received and adopted at the Hillsburgh meeting on Wednesday October 11. It covers January 1 to September 16 1955. Daniel Gray resigns as treasurer with regret. Bert Berry appointed for the balance of the year. Special court of revision set for Monday November 21.
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Erin
Hillsburgh
Daniel Gray
Bert Berry
Handy table top kit resists dirt and stains in kitchens
The Financial Post reports a plastic laminate combination kit for tables and countertops that eliminates cracks and crevices where dirt or soapy water might lodge. It is self molded in 8 ft lengths, 25% inches wide with a 4% inch splashback and offers lifetime durability and resistance to burns acids and common household stains. It comes in several colors.
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Financial Post
Bowling League Standings and Scores Across Classy Acton District
October bowling results show Pin Toppers leading with 28 points as Krazy Cats, Ramblers, and others post wins and losses. Individual high scores include Creighton 619 and Gibbons 653, with Oct 11 to Oct 15 leagues covering Acton Mixed, YAC A Ladies, Baxter Lab, and Teen-Agers standings and top thrivers.
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Mason Knit
Bouncers
Krazy Cats
Ramblers
B. ‘Creighton
Dr. Townsley
Go-Fets
Pin Toppers
Hot Shots
Acton
Ghamrocks
High Rollers
Terriers
Pin Clippers
Dirty Skunks
Thistles
D. DeForest
R. Halford
F. Gibbons
P. Hurst
Shamrocks
Ya.c.a. Ladies’Auxiliary
A’s
C’s
Y's
M's
Betty Candler
Lil Woods
Betty Armstrong
A's
Indians
Acton Ladies
D. Earle
B. Creighton
Robins
Orioles
Bulls
Eagles
Ledgers
I. G.A
Dodie McGilloway
Gord
Carol Goodwin
Dot Dawkins
Johany Rice
Wayne Spires
Adios Amigos
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Custom Cleaners
Knox Presbyterian Church
John R. Waldie
St. George's Church
Miss Donna McMillan
Knox Ladies’ Aid
Robert H. Armstrong
Pollock
Water St
North Galt
Mayfair
Sin Nere
John. Root
N.S
Bank of Nova Scotia
Correny
Shogaesie
the Bank of Nova Scotia
BNS
A. Woodburn
Mike Coxe
Mason Blvd
Saint-One
Thle Reis
Daymond
Daymond Home Furnishings
Quebec
Company OF Canada, Ltd
ALCAN
Pat Waldie
B. Williams
K. Halford
C. Leishman
J. Turkoksz
H. DeForest
M. Coxe
N. Morton
H. Townsley
Combines
Carrolls
Tiger Cats
Dominion Hotel
Vagabonds
Firemen
A. P. Green
E. Ryan
Ridsdales
Guy's Cartage
Buffalo
H.deforest
H. Kinread
Don DeForest
Queen
Brampton
Tom Nicol
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