Ebenezer Church A Century Of Faith In Nassagaweya History
Ebenezer Church on the Guelph Road near Campbellville traces a 1821 settlement by William Trudgeon. The redbrick sanctuary built 1915 sits on land deeded in 1846, with earlier log chapel roots and a long record of lay involvement, choirs, and annual Ploughing Match meals.
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Benezer
Guelph
Campbellville
Eden Mills
William Trudgeon
Nassagawega
Ebenezer Church
Trudgeon
John Yourth
John Kerwood
Nassagaweya
Elias Williams
Henry Wilkinson
Wilkinson
E. L. Flagg
Jonathan Adamson
George Easterbrook
Wm. Husband
Joshua Norrish
Flagg
Nassagaw
Hamilton
Gordon
Lechurch
Heyland
Acton
T. M Jefferis
Judge Elliot
E. M. Carter
Duncan Campbell
Thamsterbrook
Frank Sayers
Norrish
Ebenezer
Born Aboard Liner Johnny Mandel’s Montreal Port Welcome
Johnny Mandel born aboard the Greek liner Columbia while en route to Montreal in 1951. His mother Mrs. Charlotte Mandel recalls a stormy voyage and a shipboard delivery with 800 passengers aboard. Immigration officials renamed the baby Johnny at port to avoid a long name.
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Cherburg
Indian Crafts Fade From Modern Times Across Canada
In Banff Alberta curator J G Red Cathcart notes the shift in Indigenous artistry from geometric plains designs and floral lake Woodland styles to a blend in bead and quill work. He cites museums like Fine Collection and shows such as Stampede and Indian Days as the last public stages where traditional crafts are worn, while everyday use wanes.
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Banff
Alta
J. G .Red Cathcart
Norman Luxtorn
Rocky Mountain Centre
Cool driving habits quiz prompts safe summer travel
A playful set of questions asks if drivers start early, pace trips, eat light meals, stay comfortable and dry, wash cold, park in shade, carry a thermos and sun protection, relax in a cool tub, and drive safely. It mixes tips with humorous prompts for hot weather travel.
Solander Island Habitat Off Vancouver Island Studied
Victoria reports Solander Island rises 1000 feet above sea 200 miles north of here as a zoological survey finds a vast waterfowl colony on the cone shaped isle with tufted puffins and no trees or mice 200 traps failing to catch any rodents. Frank Beebe notes the absence of trees adds a biological puzzle as nearby islands show different cover.
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Victoria
Solander Island
Charlie Guiget
Provincal Museum
Vancouver Island
Guiget
Frank Beebe
Piece of Plumbing Star Attraction at CN Exhibition
A monumental water display built in Germany with thousands of feet of pipe 19 electric motors 4000 water jets 50000 watts and 38 tons of water will headline the Midway at the Canadian National Exhibition. Otto Praystawik’s invention shoots water 20 to 50 feet while colored lights illuminate the spray as the operator guides it from a 100 button panel. The act has toured North America since debuting at Radio City Music Hall and West Berlin’s 1952 Industrial Exhibition drawing wide praise.
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Germany
West Berlin
North America
Radio City Music Hall
Otto — Praystawik
Calendar House in Tasmania Noted for 365 Windows
A historic sandstone mansion in Mona Vale Tasmania known as Calendar House features 365 windows and 52 rooms. Completed in a bygone era, the house draws attention for its architectural oddities and royal connections.
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Nusaant
Tasmania
Mona Vale
Theny
Launceston
Edinburgh
Re VI
Que
Duchess
Stranger pays Bowmanville youth fine for hit and run
In Bowmanville Ontario a youth faced a seven and a half dollar fine for not stopping at a through street. A stranger employed by a nearby business paid the fine when the youth could not. The incident involved the youth and a motorcycle and the stranger intervened to save the machine.
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Bowmanville
Bowmany
Atsh
Moose and bear sightings prompt official update
Ranger Dunne reports to the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests that moose and bears are abundant and raiding crops at the Department of Agriculture meat houses. An aircraft presence was resented by a bull mower.
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Ranger Dunne
Ontario Department of Lands and Forests
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Main Street N
L. W. Agar Coal and Coke
Mill ST
Earl
Taizwell
Dills Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd
Acton and Milton, Ont
Gordon Strain
Milton
EL. Buchner
Optometrist
Queen ST
McSwain Motors Garage
CSO
Jack McCallum
MacSwain Motors
Halton’s
John Ramsey
Mr. Ramsey
Ramsey
Ottawa
Quebec
Ladies’ Aid
Halton County
Palermo
Brampton
ALMAS
Oakville
Aluminium Laboratories Limited
Kingston
Alcan
Abominum Company of Canada Ltd
Akan
Way
Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada, Limited
Blue Doll Beauty Salon
Phon
Johnny
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