Georgetown Social Notes and Local Weather News
Mrs Annie Vannatter of Georgetown spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Henry Hills Rev Mr Flindall attended an Alumni conference in Toronto Mrs Jamieson and BIN Brown have moved to Georgetown A heavy storm damaged barns and houses but caused no serious harm There will be no service here on Sunday for Churchill anniversary The W A met for the September meeting at Mrs Madill's home President Mrs F Smith presided Ways and means discussed to fund a quilt for sale Roll call had 12 members and 4 visitors Wa nuala had four visitors served by the hostess with Mrs Me Tenn
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Annie Vannatter
Georgetown
Henry Hills
Flindall
Toronto
Jamieson
bin Brown
Herb Allan
John Cole
Churchill
W.A
St. David's Church
Ladle Ald
Mra. J. Ko Mahon
Mra. Menzlay
George Black
Lloyd Crawford
Ballantine
Robin Wood Flour Co
M.A. Moore
Menzies
Edgar Ot
St. David's Presbyterian Church
Lucille Ballantyne
Robin Hood Flour Mills
R. C. Menzies
St. David's Ladies’ Aid
James Wallace
Gwen Kathaleen
Stratford
J. Ray
Douglas Inglis
J. Whaley
London
Charles Roberts
Kathaleen Hinton
Hamiltton
Howson Lush
George Lush
Hamilton
Community Notes From Rockwood and Surrounding Areas
Rockwood residents report travel to Vancouver for a United Churches conference. Hartford visitors depart after a visit with the Berry family. Improvements near Garnet Petty’s service station include a cleared site and opened tanks. Rally Day at the Presbyterian Church drew a large crowd, with Anniversary Services planned next Sunday. Local residents John Hunter family and J D McNabb hosted guests. A rain Monday morning ended a dry spell as town lawns browned. Donald Hills of Taylor Forbes Guelph suffers a left thumb injury at work last week.
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Frank Day
Vancouver
B.C
United Churches
Thomas
Jack
Hartford
Conn
Grattan Barry
Garnet Petty
John Innes Atore
Mansell Nellin
Pitlar
Presbyterian Church
John Hunter
Babe
J. D. McNabb
Donald Hills
Taylor-Forbes
Guelph
Sunday Visits and Family Tales in Dainsville Area
Local residents recount visits and gatherings in Dainsville and nearby towns. The Jestins, Hunters, McLeans, and related families host and visit at various homes in Gordon area communities, with travels to Guelph and South Carolina noted.
Canadian bank deposits hit record July total
The Financial Past reports savings deposits in Canadian banks rose to 3 959 million in July, up 269 million year over year and 23 million from June. An official cites high wages and employment fueling the increase as a “very comforting price.”
Ladle Aid marks 20th anniversary at St David's Church
A Sunday School gathering at St David's in Campbellville celebrated the Ladle Aid's 20th anniversary with prayers, readings, music, and a baking talk. Members observed a moment for seven charter members and served tea. Separate notes mention couples, weddings, and social visits in the region.
Dim Your Lights for Safety Says Highway Dept
The Department of Highways urges drivers to dim lights when another motorist fails to use them at night. By giving others the same courtesy you’d want in their place, you reduce the risk of blinding oncoming drivers and help prevent accidents.
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Department of Highwass
Ourteaus
Field Day at Hatton Park Draws Large Crowds
Hatton Community Park hosted a September Field Day sponsored by the Lowville Ball Team and supported by the Nekron Township Federation of Agriculture. Admission tickets sold for a $10 prize drew hundreds amid a day of games, prizes, and refreshments, with a total fundraiser surpassing $1000 and plans for a Dairy Queen contest to further park development.
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Hatton
Lowville
Nekron ‘Township Federation of Agriculture
Aittle
Mt. Union W.L
Limestone Farm Forum
Omagh Va
Zimmerman
Milton Owls
Owls
Dave Wendover
Jimmie Hopkins
Stanley H
Hall
Halton Federation of Agriculture
Halton
Australian wheat area falls below 1947 peak
Australian wheat area is about 20 percent below the 1947 record, though no official restrictions exist. Farmers cited difficulty clearing land due to heavy weeds and high prices for wool and fat stock driving more cropland to pasture or fodder crops.
Australian Apples Export Volumes This Season
During the current apple export season Australia shipped over 3.5 million bushels. More than 3 million bushels went to the United Kingdom, 320 thousand to Eire and Scandinavia, with the remainder destined for the Far East.
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Australia
United Kingdom
Eire
Scandinavia
Far East
Halton Junior Farmers pick Miss Pelletterio for Dairy Queen
Milas Evelyn Pelletterio of Nelson Township was chosen by Halton Junior Farmers and Halton Holately Club as candidate for Dairy Queen of Central West Ontario. The title spans Grey to Peel counties. a calf prize and trip are planned, with proceeds aiding Halton Community Park development.
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Halton
Halton Holately Club
Milas Evelyn Pelletterio
Nelson Township
Dairy Queen
Central-West
Ontario
Grey
Waterloo
Wellington
Brant
Nasilmand
Wentworth
Lincoln
Welland
Peel
Mims Pellottorlo
Palo Junior Institute
Palermo
Pellottorio
Volstein
Gantland Aly Port
Andoor
Misa Pelletterio
Pelletterio
New Use for Buckwheat Buckwheat linked to drug rutin from buckwheat leaf meal
The United States Agricultural Research Administration announces green buckwheat as a source for the drug rutin used to treat hemorrhagic disease. Fifteen U.S. manufacturers are producing rutin from buckwheat leaf meal. The 1948 crop is about 50 thousand acres with an estimated cash income of $2 million to farmers.
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United States Agricultural Research Administration
United States
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Rockwood
Everton
Ted Jestin
Patsy
Lloyd Hunter
Dainsville
Sims McLean
Fergus
Hunter
Bmrach
Kitchener Head
Fred Murray
Max Milne
Jim Milne
Donna
Muriel
Barbara Benham
J. P. Benham
Lois Black
South Carolina
Suter
Harvey
Robert McCutcheon
Kitchener
Harvey Jestin
Walter Couling
Grangeville
Kate Reid
Irvin Hamilton
Alexander
Alf Couling
Earl Boles
Campbellville
Hatton Park
Hs. Sugar
Aucklands
Lloyd Peer
Milton Cooperative
W. J. Robertson
Fishers Orchards
Powell Bros. & Coverdale
Vernon McArthur
Milton Hardware
Bruce Bowden
Joe Smith
Fred
Auckland
Tucks
Roger Mahon
Mills Hardware
Grant Baker
Chas
Weeks Bros
Elwood Colling
Paul Fisher
Carl Metcalfe
Johnson Store
Jean ‘Taylor
Lloyd Peers
Marjory Walpole
Dan Smith
Morris Powell
Franks ‘Luck Garage
John Hammond
Sherwood Coulson
Mr. Wodcroft
Ibs
George Nicholson
Jean McNiven
Nylan Hose
Purdy
Edith Allan
Paddy Wilson
Grant Heslop
Basket
H. Moffat
Elsiey
Cam
Agnew
Rosy Holms
A. Wiliams
J. Bags
Chas. Harris
Haswella Furnishings
Hugh Haas
Bob
Earley
George Elliott
Vaucheer
George Robertson
W. Sault
Bushell Seed Com
Clarry Rowe
McKlinn
McPhail
Norman Langton
W. H. Powell
Glen Murray
Warvey Miller
Wm. Mitchell
D. DeGrundy
Dr. McDonald
Voucher & Iba
J. N. Wilson
Knight's Clothing
Chas. Dinkley
Crawford Lumber
Wm. Bullard
Cramps
L.ne
Roy Ellenton
Chas. Binkley
Jack Dennett
Wm. Shields
Edgar Ellenton
R. S. Heatherington
Jr. Farmer
Misa Evelyn Pelletterio
Juntorgan
Thia
Walt
Evelyn Pelletterio
St. Alban’s Church
Himmel
Totty Gadd
Salo
Liddle
Betty Gadd
Tia
Babcock
The
Altar of Prayer
Smith-Fouter
G. Turner
Mra
D. Griese
Mra. W. Fields
Mra. W. Alger
Edith
Barbara ‘Turner
Nevin
Misaoe Marjorie Fountain
Carolyn Oakes
Rowlea
Turnor
Wobater
Hoover
Milton District Co-Operative
Milton
Acton Fair
Casey
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