Rockwood Hosts First Competitive Trail Ride
The event drew 53 horses and riders from Rockwood and surrounding districts. Br C Roe and Jim Rabb led the ride, judged by Geo Spry and veterinarians along the route, with riders taking breaks under shade trees before finishing back at the starting point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. C. Roe
Jim Rabb
Mary Heich
Coblestrants
Keo
Rockwood Trail Riders
Babe Ellie
Ken Tuck
Chainasn
Diane Duncan
Helen Maltby
Dave Schnaeider
Madden
Church Ladies Picnic Meeting Highlights Local Event
The Eden Mill Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society gathered for a picnic with Mrs Gordon hosting. Plans for Erin Fair catering were set as the Gavong committee led, with games and prizes for children and guests from nearby towns. Awards and trophies followed, with thanks to organizers and helpers for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wienie
WMS
Eden Mill
Elsie Millar
Mavic Lasty
Keira Stevenson
Jean Gordon
Margaret Mino
Georging Wright
Sada Gilbertson
Wn Pelts
Wilda MacDougall
Evelyn Barden
Mrv
K. Gilbertson
Hacky Aup
Nora McLean
Blasts Needed For RockRemoval Disrupt Rockwood Roadwork
A Rockwood site for Sea Arms Construction faces delays as blasts to break rock were delayed. Heavy rock and dust caused brief traffic buildup opposite the former Red and White store. No blast occurred this morning causing temporary stoppages.
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Breckwull — Highway Wiening
Rockwood
Sea Arms Construction Company
Church Meeting Draws Full Attendance and Socials
A regular church meeting was held Wednesday September 1 with full attendance. Mrs. Ralph Deany chaired in the absence of the president, prayers and devotions led by A Kerr, and a discussion on Be still and I know that I am God. A lunch was served by Mrs. Butler and helpers. Visitors included several local families and guests from Milgrove Caistor Centre Sturgeon Falls Sudburn Toronto and Ottawa with notes of school reunions and farm camps.
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Adv
W. Butler
Ralph Deany
A. Damm
Skr
A. Kerr
Orville Bogle
Milgrove
Griffine
Greenock
Murray McMillan
Caistor Centre
Miro
Archie Keer
Fenelon Falls
Don Andemnn
Dan
Williamsow
Pine Lake
W. OF. Graff
Sturgeon Ralls
Lewas Graft
Pet Snathers
Enin
Kenneth Row
Kitchener
Margaret Neff
Hamilton
Ami Airy
Fred AlacArthur
Lloyd Flear
Fergus
Robert C. Kerr
Lake Couchiching
Firemen Victors Ball Tournament Win Leads Rockwood Run
Rockwood Firemen won the Hideburg Labor Davy Walt tournament with Blake Hind earning the first win against Acton Station Hotel 3 to 2. Hind and Salmon pitched in a 51 victory over Brampton, then Rockwood beat Glen Williams 7 to 1 with John Salmon fanning 15. Teams from Hillsburg Acton Brampton Toronto Glen Williams Omagh and Rockwood compete as Rockwood advances to OR SA playoffs against Omagh Thursday night at 40.
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Rockwood
Iremen
Vicor
Hideburg
Davy Walt
Blake Hind
Acton Station Hotel
Brampton
Salmon
Hind
Rockwoood
Glen Williams
John Salmon
Hillsburg
Acton
Toronto
Glen Willian
Omagh
Quiet time intrusion from neighbors vacation postcard
A reader reports quiet time being disrupted by a new neighborhood family of ten who left on a vacation. Ten days later they sent a postcard asking, “How are YOU enjoying OUR vacation,” prompting frustration over the intrusion and tone of the message.
Golden Age Club Names Quilt and Bake Sale Committees
The Golden Age Club held a meeting at the YMCA building to form a quilt committee led by Bobinwn Mary AdeAuley Nelwyn Lambwet Jan Ralston Do Kennedy and Kounk and a bake sale committee led by George Fryer Cc Simpaan Jack Lambert Johnean Lachy and McHugh. The group planned a fundraising quilt sale on September 24 from 2 pm to 5 pm at the YMCA Building and invited donations and help from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Age Club
Thurday
YMCA
Bobinwn
Mary AdeAuley
Nelwyn Lambwet
Jan Ralston
Do Kennedy
Min. Kounk
George Pryer
Cosear
Ares
Abadi 100 Attend Church Vacation Bible School
A county church ran a daily vacation Bible school led by Rev Russell Legge. Attendance reached about 100 with daily erosion fund totals and IV contributions to the Canadian Bible Society. Parents attended Sunday to view progress as plans for fall activities were made and the September 18 speaker event announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abadi
Russel Legge
Canadian Bible Society
Parente Wave
Vw. G. Roberton
Alimany
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Eva
Martha
Glenn Stevenson
Cubden Slicer
Jim Henry
Bid Jennings
Kincardine
Kre
Travere Clifford
Bracebridge
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Onder
Veell
Nic
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Billings
Lvan Duman
Ted Marvin Ree
Tana Huck
Vegas
Come Rutherford
Guelph
Lynn Duncan
Rahs Snyder
Susie Elia
Rutwood
Frank Patin
Orton
Janice King
Sir Bames
Tottenham
Norm
Ader Morrow
Bob Anderwn
Bill Barses
Dave Tavilor
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Rookwood
Donna Ledger
Lis Street
Arthur
Vivian McDonald
Mra E Billings
George Hill
Karen Hamilton
Belfountain School
Wallace
Swackhamer
Carol
Janice
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
Ottawa
Je Cishiee Swadthaneer
Charles Sher
Otrane
Naa
Bop
Ron Ron Saunders
Marianne Mée
Joanne Tf
Varonta
McEae
Bacherir
Firemen
Walt
Hema
Carecr
Safese Agant
Safeco
Denny's Ingurance Agency
S40
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Glat
Moat Committee
Mix KL Davidson
Dusulwon
Main Street
Harvey Ey Laverty
Hound of Management
Charmen
Alea Kingsbury
A Lillie
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Treasury
Vaorks For
Robt
R. Hamilton
Optometrist
Mitt St. — Acton
Aliewoun Endl
Fred Meadows
Canada Pension Plan
Jett
Mary Todd
Mary
Minister of National Health and Welfare
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Judy LaMarsk
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