1861 Fashion and Literary Notes Amid War Headlines
A fragmented review of 1861 fashion plates and lace details appears alongside mentions of contemporary novels by Trollope and Kerny. It notes the Civil War’s onset with Confederate movements and depicts magazine pages unread due to poor cuts, while plans to send issues to Halstan County museum are shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoaquet
Orley Farm
Anthorty Trollope
Phillip
W. M. Kerny
For
Frontera
Helen
Hlavea
Lands and Forests Min Urges Flood Plan Warnings
The minister warns that heavy rainfall could trigger sudden severe flooding along rivers and streams. He urges municipalities to form flood committees inventory gear hire river watchers and establish daily contact to warn residents. Sandbag supplies cost 100 to 140 per thousand plus tax with aid available from the Canadian Army conservation measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Palm Sunday Services Across Acton Churches 1963
The Acton community marks Palm Sunday with church schedules across Presbyterian, Baptist, Anglican and United Church groups. Key events include a 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship with Holy Communion, Holy Week services through Wednesday, and a Good Friday message from Luke 23:43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
United Church
Gordon Hunter
Jerusalem
Trinity United Church
Calvary
Neari
Sunlore
4H Clubs Shaping Canada Agriculture and Youth
Canadian 4H Clubs president Racine lauds the program as a potent educational force guiding rural youth toward responsible adulthood. He notes the shift from product focus to developing the person and emphasizes a team effort involving clubs, parents, farm groups, and national coordination to prepare members for future opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Oene
Racine
Canadian Council On 441
120 Year Old Music Box Loaned to Oakuille Museum
Deputy Reeve Mer Vert Merry loans a 120 year old music box from the Merry collection to the Halton County Museum near Milton. The ornate palanquin like device uses interchangeable metal discs and stands nearly two feet tall, reflecting a long family history of antiques and donations.
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Oakuille
Mer
Merry
Matton
Margennese
Miltons
Redditch
Engand
Tre
Halton County Museum
Cour Niles
Milton
Otis
Mr. Merry
Spruce Street
Euchre in Hall Draws Big Crowd in Ballinafadl
A large turnout for Euchre hosted by the finance committee at Ballinafadl Hall on Tuesday. Twenty tables competed with prizes. first went to Mrs. K.R. Davidson of Acton, second to Mrs. Howard Schneir of Erin, and men’s high to Robert McEnery and Norman Sinclair. plans to attend on April 9 noted. local updates include hospital visits and job changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinafadl
KR. L. Davidson
Acton
Howard Shnclair
Erin
Robert McEnery
Norman Sinclair
Robert Winning
Ballinafud Hall
Torres
Bartow
Georgetown Hospital
Kay’ McEnery
Englarnd
Mike Norton
England
The
Cave Co
Tony van Dam
Tickel
Acton High School Budget Critique Draws Town Debate
A reader challenges Acton town leaders over the high school budget. The letter questions the 110 976.32 expenditure for a 4 200 population, urges reform, and critiques school discipline and governance while noting tax pressures and outflow of students to Guelph.
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Acton
Wood
Guelph
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Breily
Valenciennes
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Sealand
Haltan
A. Kelso Roberts
Roberts
Conserva- Measures Organization
Canadian Army
the Family Bible School
Munic
RB. Lewis
Christ
Tee
Trinity United
Awolican
Comer
Bate
D. H. West
Ls.t
Jeffrey Ave
Trinity Church
United Church of Canada
Ontario
Engel
George Ellio Elliott
Christ Ambas
Christian Reformed Church
Rev. J. Nutra
B.D. Minieser
Phane
cam—Eagneh
Fan Bundey
Soheak
Pesople
Jiroal
Bers
Ramber
Mary's
Queen Elizabeth Ub
Midland
Joshua Leach
Parliament Buildings
Queen's Park
North America
Thokawa
Tokyo
Ishakowa
Ushakiwa
Euchre
Wien
To. Fore , & Ratepayers’ Association
Ficient
Don Timmings
Pugl OM Sales
Hury
Pollock and Campbell
Water St
North
GALY
Ae Airlines
Milton Travel
Main
Ottawa
Independent
Halton County
Carmen Henry
Timmins , Ont
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Kremlin
Habakkuk
Daniel
Vatican
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Hitler
France
Spain
Catholic Herald
Church
Europe
Britain
Holy Land
Ruwaal
Paul
Mant & Lenin
West
Honoor
USA
Ezek
Middle East
Russa
Turkey
Germany
Eden Walk
Longfield Rd
Gus
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