Dublin WI Holds October Meeting in President Home
The Dublin Women's Institute met October 13 at president Mrs William McIntyre’s home. Vice president Mrs M Nellis chaired, with a roll call on a new textile use and reports on agriculture, Guelph convention, district directors, and a personality contest won by Mrs R L Davidson. A booth for Alex Ross sale on October 2 and plans for a family party on October 27 were finalized.
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McIntyre
Dublin
Dublin Women's’ Institute
William MclIrntyre
M. Nellis
Mary Stewart
Anna MacGregor
Alex Ross
Sale
McPhedran
Guelph
Wm. McIntyre
C. Thomson
Rennick
M. Somerville
R. L. Davidson
William McIntyre
W.I
Ontario Development Described To Juniors By John Root
John Root MPP for Wellington No and Dufferin spoke to Acton Junior Institute and Acton Junior Farmers at Lawrence Hemsley home on October 12. He mapped Ontario resources including iron ore, nickel, lead, zinc, timber and hydro power while noting population growth and industrial shift. Dr Ronald Hemsley and Mrs Thomas Fines led subsequent talks on meat inspection, TB testing, rug making, and institute activities.
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John Root
Wellington No
Dufferin
Acton
Lawrence Hemsley
Ontario
Root
North America
Canada
Ronald Hemsley
Halton
Obituary: Albert Edward Chalker Dies in Georgetown at 69
Albert Edward Chalker of Georgetown died October 6 after a short illness at age 69. Born in Middlesex England he came to Canada in 1907 and farmed at Simcoe Lewiston and Limehouse before settling in Georgetown. He married Minota Matthews in 1930 and is survived by his wife daughter Anne and several siblings. Funeral service was held October 8 in Georgetown with interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
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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 At Walter Ferrier Home
A well attended fireside gathering was hosted at the Walter Ferrier home in Campbellville on Wednesday evening October 12. Margaret Whaley chaired the event and opened with a prayer. Rolly Totten of Toronto explained the subject Why Bahai, followed by questions and discussion and a social period.
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Walter Ferrier
Campbellville
Margaret Whaley
Rolly Totten
Toronto
Eucha re and Penny Sale Draw Big Crowds at YMCA
The YMCA A Ladies Auxiliary hosted a euchre and penny sale Saturday night. Winners include Elsie Collett and Bert Davidson in euchre with Marilyn Woods in consolation. Penny sale prizes honored W Fryer six months Telegram subscription Earl Mass serving tray Willard Britton ash tray George Cooper chocolates and more.
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Y.M.C
W. Fryer
Earl
Willard Britton
George Cooper
Fred Dunn
Lulu Sinclair
Muriel Simpson
W. A. Chisholm
Vera Seminae
Robert Hiltz
H. Lambert
Dates Set for Nominations and Elections in Erin Township
Erin township council in Hillsburgh set nominations for Friday November 25 and election for Monday December 5. Voters will choose a reeve deputy reeve and three councillors for 1956, plus trustees for school areas Nos 1 and 2. A by law delays tax land sales until after 1955. Treasurer instructed to forward 5000 to Erin High School board. Other payments totaled 3687.57.
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Erin
Hillsburgh
Jeeve Griffin
Erin High School
Auditor's report adopted by Erin township council
The treasurer's books audited report covering January 1 to September 16, 1955 was received and adopted at Hillsburgh council. Daniel Gray resigned as treasurer with regret. Bert Berry appointed for remaining year. Special court of revision set for Monday November 21.
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Erin
Hillsburgh
Daniel Gray
Bert Berry
Handy table top laminate kit for counters and splashback
The Financial Post reports a self molded plastic laminate combination kit for kitchens. It eliminates cracks and crevices where dirt or soapy water lodge. Available in 8 ft lengths, 25 percent inches wide with a 4 percent inch splashback. Features include lifetime durability and resistance to cigarette burns mild acid and household stains chipping cracking and abrasion. Color variety offered.
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Financial Post
Bowling league roundup across Acton and nearby clubs
October leagues show Pin Toppers and Combines in front with multiple teams sharing wins across Acton and surrounding clubs. Individual high scores include Pat Waldie 823 triple and E Ryan 782 in Oct 18 action, with standings listing Dodgers 21 and Micro Plastics 15 among others.
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Acton
Shamrocks
High Rollers
Terriers
Thistles
Pin Clippers
Ymlc.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
H. Townsley
Combines
Carrolls
Tiger Cats
Dominion Hotel
Vagabonds
Firemen
A. P. Green
E. Ryan
Ridsdales
Ramblers
Guy's Cartage
Buffalo
H.deforest
H. Kinread
Don DeForest
Robins
Orioles
Bulls Eyes
Eagles
D. Wilds
G. Halford
B. Brown
G. Williamson
B. Skidgmore
Hot Shots
Ledgers
I. G.A
Dodie McGilloway
Gord
Carol Goodwin
Dot Dawkins
Je Rice
Wayne Spires
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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
Ian Geraces
Leer Ear
John.Root
Thomas Fines
Ospringe
Lanch
N.S
Bank of Nova Scotia
Omere
the Bank of Nova Scotia
BNS
A. Woodburn
Mike Coxe
Mason Blvd
Saint One
Thle
Rena
Daymond
Daymond Home Furnishings
Quebec
Company OF Canada, Ltd
ALCAN
Rowling
Pele A
Ays Mason
Bouncers
Krazy Cats
Queen S. W
Brampton
Tom Nicol
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