Horse Racing Notes From Rockwood and Brameis Fans
A rambling horseman reports on a recent win and fan reactions at the track, noting a three-length victory, a $23.90 win bet, and plans for a Milton race with $300 purse. He reflects on community support, parental turnout at games, and local carnival interest while hinting at upcoming events and ownership changes.
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Rockwood
Brameis
Tim Allus
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Teleevision
P.F. Runitin
Milton
Pecor Widows
Comin's and Goin's Kitchen Linen Shower Honors Brighton Couple
A kitchen and linen shower honoring the coming marriage of Mrs Donn Milne and Alan Schinck, both of Rockwood, was held last Tuesday evening at Mrs. Funk's Station Street home. About 20 guests attended. Visitors included Lloyd Affleck from Windsor Ontario and Ada Barrett of St. Petersburg Florida. The Rockwood Firemen hosted a Dinner and Dance at the Town Hall with a Parkview Motel catered beer dinner and Lou Denk orchestra after.
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Donn Milne
Alan Schinck
Rockwood
Mary Funk
Marion Anderson
Rockwood Town Hall
Parkview
Guelph
Lou Denk
Acton parade memories and Rockwood Glen Williams game update
A long account recalls Acton Fall Fair parade preparations by teenagers and volunteers, highlighting the Acton School of Dance float and community effort. In sports, Rockwood seniors toe Glen Williams in a tight series, Glen tying the set at two with a Sunday win after John Salmon’s 14 strikeouts and a two hitter.
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Harold Denny
Sandy
George Hargrave
Acton School of Dance
Mad
Acton
Long Street
Acton Arena
Rockwood
Glen Williams
Glen
John Salmon
Joe Shaw
Carl Leybourne
Glen Willams
Rock
Fenwick
O.R.S.A
Miniature models fascinate Walter Hunt in Ontario village
Walter Hunt of Rockwood Street crafts detailed miniature steam engine models and wooden decor, drawing visitors and children. His Waterloo Steam Engine thresher replica, pine boiler and maple wheels showcases skill from a retired carpenter, with plans for a John Goodson design and other woodwork, reflecting a busy hobbyist ethos.
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Walter Hunt
Rockwooo
Gower Street
Fairbank-Morse
Hunt
Waterloo
Mr. Hunt
John Goodson
Rockwood
Waterloo-Staam
Engina Threder
Rockwood Coin Auction Sells Scarce 1948 Silver Dollar
At the Rockwood Rockery auction last Thursday, a scratched 1948 silver dollar sold for 220 dollars. Auctioneer C W Tuffin said only about 14 000 of these coins exist and value varies with condition.
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Rockwood Rockery
Andal
C. W. Tuffin
Tere
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George Day
Lloyd Affleck
Windsor
Ontario
Don Hills
Mrs. Arthur
Morrisburg
Fred Pier
Arthur
W. A. Duby
Bill Ward
Jim Thatcher
Ted Buczek
Harry Barber
Syd Durose
Blake Hind
Mike Kelly
Bill Gray
Hind
Ward
Jason Field
Bill Zilio
Ken Nutbrown
Blake Inglis
Jim Frank
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Brian Stipp
Chick Milne
H. S. Holden Apromiraisy
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Alberta
Portland
Devon
Orangeville
Haralton
Brampton
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David Brown
Stewart
Walker’s Saltines
York
Kam
Oxydol
MR. Clean
Chase & Sanborn
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Valencia
Bonnes
Wieners
Bologna
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