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THE OARVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL Thursday, February 16, 1950 -- PEOPLE and EVENTS Last week's Journal, in report- the birthday party and its boost of the hos- referred to Alix It all happened when the editor, who had pencil- led "Alix" in his notes, handed those notes to the editorial assist- ing Alix Hillmer pital toy fund, as being a boy, man, the groom, the Hillmers. eee The Allan Reads se their. party for the Bridge Club. . xen is staying with celebrated 10th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday night with a dinner in Kingston last week. Sh. Mr. Arthur George Ramsey in the Southern States. Fara Heaven and 'M. son Grant, and Mrs, MacKenzie are vacationing Patients in the new Oakville- Trafalgar Memorial Hospital will not go short of reading matter to beguile the long hours they must spend in bed, thanks to the gen- erous response to an appeal for E. G. Pullen was elected presi- dent of Oakville Industries Coun- cil at a meeting Tuesday morn- .|ing. H. R. Ostrom was chosen and R, F. Brand secretary-treasuter. sana be Professor J. A. Weall of O.A. Q, the topic "Gardening a Sub- urban Home." : PEP and Mrs, H. C. Rickaby first vice-president Mr. Mrs. Lewis Walsh, Simcoe Ont., spent a few days at the home of Mr, and Mrs, H. Brearley. cee The Bronte Horticultural So- ciety held a very successful bang: uet in Walton Memorial Church. Mr. R. O. F. Bowan, Hamilton, was the guest speaker, his sub- ject being "Rambling in Nature." Music 'for the evening was pro- vided by Mr. L. Wakely, Mr. J. Wolveston, and Mrs. B. Pickard. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Joyce mot- ored to Florida for their honey- moon. Pre Mrs, W. Gilliam spent Sunday in' Welland at the home of Mr, and Mus. S, Gilliam. Pa Mr. and Mrs. S. Short and family have moved to Toronto to take up permanent residence, Jimmy Scarrow and Owen The annual Ladies' Night of the Delve both had an early swim in tant for transcription. became "Alex" as the story was typed, and young Miss Hillmer accordingly was alluded to as "he Its an error that is often made, Mrs. Cameron Hillmer as- sures us, but the Journal still hopes Alix didn't mind too riuch being a boy in print. FE [Twins were born at Peel Mem- orial hospital on Saturday, Feb. 11, to Mr. and Mrs. Campbell R. Smith. The Fred Bulls entertained on Friday night in honor of Miss Mary Bull and her fiancee Paul Holman. freee The Cameron Hillmers held a shower for Miss Mary Bull on Saturday night prior to the Oak- ville Club supper. As England will not permit the importation of wedding gifts, guests contribu- ted so that food parcels could be sent to the couple in England af- Thus it |: i ks Lions Club will he celebrated to night at Victoria Hall. ox ow oxox Mrs, William J. Green, mother Division St., died 'suddenly last Friday at her home in. Daytona Beach, of Carlton Green, winter Florida. EE Miss Mary Helen Brennan and Miss Thelma Meyer have left by plane for a holiday in Mexico. Mrs. Cyrus Cooke, Division St., has returned' from Calgary after visiting 'her 'brother, who is con- following a that city re- fined to the hospital, train accident near cently. Se Mr. and Mrs. are removing Windsor district. formerly principal to Bssex, of Education. «sss ter their marriage which takes place this Saturday. Paul Hol- Mrs, Charles MacKenzie, C. R. Crawford in the Mr. Crawford, Central public school, is now an inspector with the Ontario Department of Pal- mer Ave, was the guest of her books made by the Women's Auxiliary of the hospital. Several hundred books have been con- tributed by citizens, and the Da- vis Agency has donated five mag- azine 'subscriptions. The execu- tive of the Auxiliary wishes to convey its thanks to: those who made these contributions, and ties and raised books, ren patients. wagons Military Hospital, made by William Capel, of industrial bers and eight life members. Mrs. James Gray, was given Spruce St., Tuesday evening, TODAY ll (4 ONLY The Huggetts Abroad" Friday, Saturday TEMPESTUOUS Y ovest Feb. 17-18 LUSTY ADVENTURES! RE DARIZ with ol, a + LLOYD GOUGH EDWARD BEGLEY AN EAGLE LION (Hollywood) RELEASE. er T ener 11S; Monday, Tuesday, Wed. : les such singin} dd Dan re ers! Hesa i general withan army ion of her 79th birthday. party took the form of a Valen- tine tea, and there was a hand- some birthday cake for Ms. Gray, who received presents. Songs and musical num- bers were much enjoyed by the guests, who included Mrs. J. Rut- ledge, Mrs. P. Sims, Mrs. George Broadbent, Mrs. R. Black, Mrs. H. Sims, Mrs. Sam Porter, Mrs. Kenneth Sims, Mrs. C, Rayburn, and Mrs. R. E. Harris, Mrs. Gray's daughter. FP Staff Sergeant Potter, Corps., Central Command has been awarded the Canadian Med- al for Long Service Conduct. Si "Faith For Our Time" the World Day of be children will held at ternoon, February 24, at. 2.30. +z trip to England: , some time in Florida. Dr. and Mrs. have returned from Georgia. Mrs. T. W. this week for J. Harris. x s3 232 > | tertained on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. | Quebec. | seve Mr. Murray Mackenzie recent visitor in Oakville. PE Mr. and Mrs, Reg. Raney form Rd. PRE Mr. some time in Nassau. Members Trafagar ship hall when the 'speaker wil attended the official opening of the Ontario Legislature. opening of the Trafalgar Mem- also to the children who held par- $41 to provide games and toys for child: A fine book wagon, to trans- port the books around the, wards, has been donated by 'an anony- mous citizen! It is,similar to the in use at Sunnybrook A beautiful tray for the distrib- uting tuck shop supplies has been teacher arts at Oakville- Trafalgar High School. The Aux- dliary now has 200 annual mem- a. delightful surprise party by a group of her friends on the occas- The many fine John Lemuel Royal Canadian Infantry and Good is the theme for this year's service for Prayer. The Oakville service for women and St. John's United Church Friday af- Mr. and Mrs, James Dunwoodie left Wednesday for an extended Mrs, R. Kindersely is spending | C. MacArthur Martin is leaving Florida where she will be the guest of her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. A. MacKay en- Allan MacKen- zie are on a motor trip through was a erly of Dunnville have moved into their new home on the Morrison J. BE. Hammell is spending "of the South-East- Property Owners As- sociation will hold a meeting on February 28 at the new town- iil orial Community Hall on Friday evening were Mrs. F. Allen, Mrs. H. S, Lovering and Miss Luena Conover, Toronto. FE Mr. and Mrs. Dewart Carson, Hamilton, were guests on Sunday at the home of Mus. Carson's bro- er, Stanley D. Turner. Miss G. McLean and Mrs. Bry ant, of Oakville, visited on Fri- day at the home of their cousin, Elmer McLean. aise Mrs. W. E. Dent week with friends Falls. visited last in Niagara Mr. and Mrs, Melville Price (Jean King) of Lewiston, N. attended the opening of the new Township Hall. While here, they were the guests of Mrs. Price's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. King. Miss Martha Biggar, who has been holidaying for five weeks in Florida with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Conover, returned on Saturday. Head-table guests included the new President, and Mrs, R. Tip- ping; Past pres., Mrs. A, J. Mac- Donald, Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Delve, Mr. and Mrs. Browne, and Rev. E. Rigby, Hamilton, 1st. Vice-President of the Ontario Horticultural Society who intro- duced the speaker. Prizes of African Violets were given to the following winners of the monthly flower show: Mrs. P. McKim, Mrs. S. Stratton, Mrs. R. Tipping, Mrs. D, Wilson, Mrs. S. Collier and Mr. C. Pope. Teen Winners of the weekly euchre | held by were as the Community Club follows. Mrs. H. Hart- land, Mr. and Mrs. Morris, James Scarrow, Mrs. C. Carpenter won the draw prize. Mrs, Wm. Milligan was matron of honour at the wedding of her sister. Mrs. Edith M. Ryder whose marriage to Mr. Alexander Young took place at Aldershot on Thursday, February 9. the Bronte Creek here on Sunday. While playing hockey, they fell into open water, but fortunately suffered no ill effects. FEN The Misses Gwen and Mary Mitchell, with Mr. David Patrick were visitors over the week-end at the home of Mrs. H. Scarrow. The Founder's Day Meeting of the Bronte Home and, School Club will be held in the school at 8 pm. on February 21st, There will be an open discussion on' the Hope Report. Among several past-presidents expected to be present will be Miss Ada Riggs Mrs. W. Gilliam and Mr. Clayton Rayburn. wis imi, The pupils of Bronte school had a holiday yesterday, when as a result of the storm a section of the shore was washed away and clogged the water intake for the [ | school so there was no water | available. [OLLIE'S FOR 28 FREE PICK-UP 66 Colborne St. E. CLEANERS---- QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AND SERVICE To Citizens of Oakville and Vicinity DYERS' YEARS AND DELIVERY Phone 588 Mrs. Bwart Hall and Miss Mary Hall attended the diamond wedding anniversary of = Mrs. Hall's uncle, Mr. George Nelson and Mrs. Nelson of Thistletown, on Saturday afternoon. Also at- tending the celebration were Mrs. | Hall's parents, Mi. bert Nelson and sister, Mrs Anderson and Mr. Anderson of Oakville. BRONTE An open meeting of the Bronte Horticultural Society held in the Cominunity Hall, Thursday, drew a large crowd. | The subject of African violets was discussed by the guest speak Mrs. BE. Copeland. She said the African Violet was one plant that was better with home care. If you have healthy flowering plants continue the same care. | The right amount. of sunlight, right soil and plenty of phosphor- ic acid No. 105 in liquid form and intelligent watering are essential to healthy plants. Winners of the special compe- tition were Miss M. Wilson, Mrs. R. W. Watson. Door prizes: Mrs. || H, P. Wanzer, Miss Elizabeth Smith. African- Violets donated by Mrs. Copeland were won by Mrs. E. Scott, Mrs. Fox, Mrs. D, Or, Winners of the regular flower | show were as follows: Mus. F. | Pullen, Mrs. W. Cruikshank, Mrs. | S. 'Collier, Mr. C. Pope and Mr. | R. Tipping. The speaker was in- | troduced by Major H. E, Rose and | thanked by Mr. S. Stratton. The Weekly etting of Bronte Brownie Pack was cancelled this | week due to bad weather. The next meeting will be held Mon- day, February 20th, at 6.30. The Bronte Home and School euchre and games night will be held Friday, February 17 at 8 pm. Everybody welcome. 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