Centenary celebration at Eden Mills United church marks 100 years
Eden Mills United church celebrated its 100th anniversary with morning and evening services decorated with gladioli and attended by descendants of old families from Toronto, St Catharines and nearby towns. Guest speakers Rev Carmen Dyer and Rev O Glenn Taylor spoke, the choir performed, a birthday cake from Rockwood bakery was cut, a luncheon followed, and many old members and families such as Langs Wilsons Hampsons Boles and McFarlanes attended along with R R Rudd the 82 year old former member and Miss Sadie Roberts the eldest member.
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Eden Mills
United Church
Toronto
St.Catharines
Kenneth Griffiths
Carmen Dyer
Central United Church
New Toronto
O. Glenn Taylor
Melville United Church
Guelph Prebytery
Eden Mills United Church
E. Miller
Rockwood United Church
Rockwood
R. R. Rudd
Sadie Roberts
Joseph Langdale
Argos
Aulds
Langs
Wilsons
Wrights
Hampsons
Boles
McFarlanes
Hazel Mack
Melville-United-Church
Fergus
Erin Council Sets Fire Protection Contract and High School Addition
At a special meeting on August 23 the Erin council approved a fire protection contract with Erin village for a $500 stand by plus $2 call. The August 3 regular meeting gave tentative approval for a four room addition to Erin district high school with a debt not to exceed $70,000, the township to cover its share. John Boyko’s wrecking yard license was canceled for non compliance. Accounts totaled $4,586.84. A land purchase bylaw from Lloyd V. Deeth on Mountainview Crescent Lot 13 was passed. Deeth will dedicate 10 feet for county road 66 and provide water for a township fountain after meeting requirements and costs.
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Erin
Erin Village
Harold Griffin
Lloyd V. Deeth
Mountainview Crescent
Halton Juniors Chosen for Inter-county Plowing Match
John Cunningham and Tommy Hunter were picked to represent Halton Juniors at the Inter-county Class Plowing Match to be held in October near Brooklin Ontario. The selection followed Halton Junior Plowing event held last Saturday. About twenty counties expected to take part as the two youths compete for Halton.
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John Cunningham
Tommy Hunter
Halton
Brooklin
Ont
Daughters Welcome Mrs. A. McKenzie at Knox Meeting
The Daughters of Knox held their September meeting in the Sunday school room with Mrs. E. A. Hansen presiding. Betty Lemon reported on a camp she attended with two others. A welcome extended to Mrs. A. McKenzie, the new minister's wife, and a tour to the Artex factory was planned. A Hindu religion film was shown and lunch followed.
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Daughters of Knox
E. A. Hansen
Jesus
Inez McLellan
Betty Lemon
A. McKenzie
Hansen
Artex
Mel Jordan
India
Limehouse Institute Fall Fair honors Patsy Crawford trophy
Patsy Crawford wins the trophy for the most points at the Limehouse Women's Institute annual fall fair held in Memorial Hall. The event featured junior and senior produce displays with multiple named exhibitors including Patsy Crawford and Peter Glynn. A social program followed with music, demonstrations, and prizes announced by Mrs. Gisby.
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Patsy Crawford
Institute
Limehouse Women's Institute
Memorial Hall
Bruce Pargeter
Acton
Betty Anne Brown
Mary Lou’ Brown
Charlie James
Eleanor Karn
JoAnne Kier
Donna _ Kier
Alex Eccles
Jo-Anne Kier
Mary Lou Brown
Donna Kier
Paul Turner
Betty Anne_Brown
Paul A Ner
J Clarke
Lou Brow
Petunias
Michael Noble
Ken James
Robbie Roughley
Rene Leferink
Edgar Karn
Peter Glynn
Karen Crawford
George Scholz
Peter Eccles
Heather Clarke
David Roughley
Chard
Gorge Scholz
Fred Gisby
Mr. Pargeter
Jo Ann Kier
Marie James
Johnny Clarke
Gloria Latimer
Linda Clarke
Audrey James
Joy Patterson
J. E. Roughley
Pargeter
Sandy Best
W.E. Cash
F. T. C. Brown
W.I
Ruth McBride
Roughley
Rosedale Floral
W.L
Gisby
James Noble
Churchill Congregation Enjoys Picnic and Relates Mission News
The Churchill congregation held a Sunday morning service led by Rev. George Stephenson of Toronto followed by a picnic. Old friends reunited with the Stephenson family and new acquaintances formed. Mrs. Stephenson presented photos from Muriel in India and Isabel in Japan, sharing family glimpses and Canadian North contrasts. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Tony Strokow on the birth of an eight pound baby at Guelph General Hospital Wednesday.
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George Stephenson
Toronto
Guelph Pipe Band Competes at Detroit Tattoo
The Guelph Pipe Band took part in the St Andrew's Society Detroit Tattoo last weekend attracting bands from a wide radius. Acton’s Phil Caddick, Bottiewey and Bill Patterson were among its members. The band placed ninth in a field of 17 in a heavily contested class. The performers traveled from Friday to Sunday for the colorful event. Fergus pipers also competed.
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Detroit
Guelph Pipe Bone
Acton Bans
Phil ‘Caddick
BotteVey
Bill Patterson
Stites
Fergus Pipers
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