Roundup of Social Notes and Local Visits in Georgetown
Mrs Annie Vannatter visited the Hills over the weekend in Georgetown. Rev Mr Flindall attended an Alumni conference in Toronto last week. Mrs Jamieson and BIN Brown have moved to Georgetown. A heavy storm brought lightning to Mr Herb Allan’s barn and Mr John Cole’s house but caused no serious damage. The W A met for the September meeting at Mrs Madill’s home with President Mrs F Smith presiding. Roll call by 12 members sang an old song. quilt progress for sale discussed. A visitor attended and Vaun ch served by Mrs McLean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Vannatter
Georgetown
Henry Hills
Flindall
Toronto
Jamieson
bin Brown
Herb Allan
John Cole
Churchill
W.A
Madill
F. Smith
McLean
Rockwood Notes on Local Visits and Developments
Mr and Mrs Frank Day left for Vancouver to attend a United Churches conference. Mrs Dr Thomas and son Jack visited then returned to Hartford. The highway corner near Garnet Petty’s service station shows improvement after the old John Innes store was removed. Rally Day at the Presbyterian Church drew a large crowd and Anniversary Services are planned next Sunday. Mr Donald Hills of Taylor Forbes Guelph injured his left thumb in a punch press last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Day
Vancouver
United Churches
Thomas
Jack
Hartford
Conn
Grattan Barry
Garnet Petty
John Innes Atore
Mansell Nellis
Presbyterian Church
John Hunter
Babe
J. D. McNabb
Donald Hills
Taylor-Forbes
Guelph
Local visits pattern across Everton area neighbors and kin
Mr and Mrs Ted Jestin and Patsy visited Sunday with Lloyd Hunter family in Dainsville. Sims McLean Fer gus and families called on the Hunters. Sunday visitors with Bracco Head were Kitchener Head family and Fred Murray of Guelph. Recent guests with Jestin included Max Milne and Jim Milne with Donna of Rockwood. Misses Mardel and Barbara Benham of Guelph spent the weekend with J. P. Benham family. Lois Black left Wednesday for South Carolina to teach. Mrs Suter accompanied part way. Harvey Jestin and family hosted Betty Ann and Bobby Palframan of Guelph Road. Mr and Mrs Robert McCutch eon of Kitchener visited last week with Harvey Jestin. Walter Couling of Orangeville visited Sunday with Miss Kate Reid. Irvin Hamilton hosted Alexander, Alf Couling and families Sunday. Earl Boles and family visited Alf Boles Sunday. Ben Simons and Mrs Shepherdson visited relatives near Wilf Forest on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Jestin
Patsy
Lloyd Hunter
Famiy
Dainsville
Sims McLean
Fergus
Hunter
Bracco Head
Kitchener Head
Fred Murray
Guelph
Max Milne
Jim Milne
Donna
Rockwood
Mardel
Barbara Benham
J. P. Benham
Lois Black
South Carolina
Suter
Harvey Jestin
Betty Ann
Bobby
Bert Palframan
Guelph Road
Robert McCutcheon
Kitchener
Walter Couling
Orangeville
Kate Reid
Irvin Hamilton
Alexander
Alf Couling
Earl Boles
Alf Boles
Ben Simons
Canadian Bank Savings Hit July High
Savings deposits in Canadian banks rose to a July record of 3,959 million dollars, up 23 million from June and 269 million for the year. Analysts attribute the gain to high wages and employment, with one bank executive calling the trend comforting.
Campbellville Ladies Celebrate 20th Anniversary Events
The Ladle Ald marked its 20th anniversary at St. David's Church in Campbellville with a afternoon program including readings, a piano solo, and a baking talk. A separate St. David's Ladies' Aid also celebrated 20 years with an afternoon tea and an address on new baking methods. Numerous local residents attended weekend gatherings and weddings in nearby towns.
The Other Guy
The Department of Highways urges courteous driving and urges drivers to dim lights at night to avoid blinding others. It argues giving others the same breaks you want for yourself reduces accident risk and promotes road safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Righways
Field Day at Hatton Park a Busy Community Event
Hatton Park hosted a large Field Day on a sunny September afternoon with admission tickets, prize drawings, and a ball tournament. Donors supplied over forty prizes while the Lowville Ball Team and Nelson Township Federation of Agriculture organized booths, food, and games. The event raised well over $1000 for park development, with late activities including comedy, entertainments, and a Dairy Queen contest fund drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatton 1
Lowville
Nelson ‘Township
Mt. Union W.L
Limestone Farm Forum
Omagh Va
Zimmerman
Milton Owls Wa
Owls
Dave Wendover
Jimmie Hopkins
Stanley H
Lucky Ucketa
Hall
Halton Federation of Agriculture
Halton
Australian wheat area falls 20 percent from 1947 record
Australia reports the current wheat area about twenty percent below the 1947 peak though no official acreage restrictions exist. Farmers cite heavy weed growth hindering land preparation and high prices for wool and fat stock prompting them to keep cropland in pasture or plant other crops.
Australia Exports Over 3.5 Million Bushels of Apples
During the ongoing export season Australia ships more than 3.5 million bushels of apples. Over 3 million bushels go to the United Kingdom, 320 thousand to Eire and Scandinavia, with the remainder destined for the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
United Kingdom
Eire
Scandinavia
Far East
Halton Junior Farmers pick Evelyn Pelletterio Dairy Queen candidate
Halton Junior Farmers and Halton Holatoin Club select Milas Evelyn Pelletterio of Nelson Township as their Dairy Queen candidate for Central West Ontario. She is active with the Halton Junior Farmers and Palermo Junior Homemaker Club and serves as Halton County Secretary. Proceeds from district show tickets aid local organizations and Halton Community Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Halton Holatoin Club
Milas Evelyn Pelletterio
Nelson Township
Deiry Queen
Central-West
Ontario
Grey
Waterloo
Wellington
Brant
Haldimand
Wentworth
Lincoln
Welland
Peel
Pellottorio
Pale
Palermo
Mise Pellottoriolg
Woolstein
Brantl
Aly Port
Andoor
Raymondn de Yalta
Westnet Caner
Missa Pelletterio
Pelletterio
New Use for Buckwheat Prompts Drug From Buckwheat Leaf
The United States Agricultural Research Administration reports green buckwheat as a rutin source. Fifteen U.S. manufacturers produce the drug from buckwheat leaf meal. The 1948 buckwheat crop, about 50 thousand acres, implies $2 million cash income to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Agricultural Research Administration
United States
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District News
Ballinafad
Everton
Campbellville
St. David's Church
Ladle Ald
Mra
J. K. Mahon
Mra. Menzies
Bannel
Alew
Weber
Boas
George Black
Lloyd Crawford
Mra. Ballantine
Robin. Hood Flour
M.A. Moore
Menzies
Edgar
Caltrans
St. David's Presbyterian Church
Lucille Ballantyne
Robin Hood Flour Mills
J. Whaley
London
John Gilmour
Anna
Bullard-Robertson
Lowville United Church
Jack Inglis
Walton Benham
John Peacock
Kathaleen Hinton
Hamiltton
Howson Lush
George Lush
Hamilton
Hatton Park
Lhs. Sugar
Aucklands
Mrs. Lloyd Peer
Milton Cooperative
W. J. Robertson
Fishers Orchards
Powell Broa & Coverdale
Vernon McArthur
Milton Hardware
Bruce Bowden
Joe Smith
Fred
Auckland
Tucks
Roger Mahon
Mills Hardware
Grant Baker
Chas. Goulby
Harmon Moulby
Chas. Kilpaterick
Wm. Dales
Purdy’s
Lorne Helms
Orm. Bush
Vernon Barns
Johnson Garage
Kate Brown
Ino
Weeks Bros
John Hammond
Sherwood Coulson
Mr. Woocroft
George Nicholson
Jean McNiven
Nylan Hose
Purdy
Edith Allan
Paddy Wilson
Grant Healop
Basket Groceries
H. Moffat
Elsiey
Cam
Agnew
Rossy Helms
A. Wiliams
J. Bags
Vansickle
Bob
Haywood
Car Mirror
Smith & Greenburg
Bruce Carey
Roy Coulter
Chas. Harris
Haswella Furnishings
Hugh Haas
Bob’ Harley
George Elliott
George Robertson
W. Sault
Larry Rowe
McKimnoros
J. R. McPhail
Norman Langton
W. H. Powell
Glen Murray
Harvey Miller
Wm. Mitchell
D. DeGrundy
Dr. McDonald
Chas. Binkley
Jack Bennett
Wm. Shields
Edgar Ellenton
R. S. Heatherington
Jr. Farmera
Misa Evelyn Pellctterio
Juntorgan Halton
Hoye-enéloud
Evelyn Pelletterio
Dairy Queen
Thors
Himmel
Solofet
Mia Dotty Gadd
Salo
Liddle
Mina Betty Gadd
Yabcock
the Altar of Prayer
Smith- Outer
Hf. G. Turner
D. Grieve
Mra. W. Welds
Mra. W. Alger
Edith
Barbara ‘Turner
Nevin
Misaoa Marjorie Fountain
Carolyn Oakes
Bowles
HG. Turner
S. J. Wobater
Hoover
Milton District Co-Operative
Milton
Acton Fair
Casey
E. Johnston
C. B. Swackhamer, Sec
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