Acton People and Visitors Held Over Weekend
A local notes column lists many Toronto visitors and Acton residents guests. Names include Ernest Brown Fern Brown Mildred Yollinger Jas McGeachie F A McLean Tilbury Chas Symon Rawson Karl Sayers Oshawa and more. Guests at J Irwin and Wath homes include Pte Albert Irwin CWAC Mary Procunier and others at various Ontario towns. St Alban's Induction service attendees listed for Rev FE Unillinger in Guelph. Wedding attendees noted for McKnight Robertson wedding at St Pauls Manse Guelph.
Engagements of Several Ontario Families Announced
Engagements announced for Helen Irene McCatg Wah to Roy Hansen son of Mrs Walker and the late Johan Ianaen. Hope Elizabeth Fretsher to Robert William McFarlane Jorne. Marjorie Viela Allen to John Delmer elt cat non. Weddings planned for April 20 in Acton United Church and May in Ontario locations. Domestic notices list names and residences in Campbelbitle Outawa Forest Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex McCatg Wah
Helen Irene
Roy Bendrick Hansen
Charles Walker
Johan Ianaen
Apeal
Austin Fretsher
Campbelbitle
Outawa
Hope Elizabeth
Robert William McFarlane Jorne
Robert Horne
Forest
Ont
Mra
Wes Allen
Acton
Ontario
Marjorie Viela
John Delmer Elt
Mro
Arts
Mubert da
Dan
Genitaria
United Church
Ontaria
Weather and Crops Hint at Tough Growing Season
The piece warns of potential crop failures and low domestic wheat and corn supplies if drought and dust storms persist in Oklahoma Nebraska and the region. It notes no global grain surplus to compensate and urges careful food saving and increased garden production in the coming growing season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kapaax
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Steak stories at Texan Luncheon Club
Dr R H Montgomery tells a tale about meeting Secretary Wickard discussing Texas steaks made from wood pulp by Monsanto. The anecdote suggests a future market for Canadian wood pulp and possible new foods, while noting the chef’s focus on quality over cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Montgomery
Wickard
Texas
Montanto Chemical Company
St. Louis
Secretary of Agriculture
Sunday Church Schedule Highlights for April 14 1946
The morning ushers a triumphant entry service at 10 00 am The sacrament of baptism is administered at 3 00 pm The Sunday School and Junior Bible Class meet during the day An evening worship titled The Crosses of Sinai awaits The theme they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
APTUS
Ton Pem
Milton Council to hear sewage plan submissions
At Milton Town Hall last Thursday, the Milton Canadian Club hosted service men and women from Milton and district to thank them for their service. Rev. W. J. Johnston of Eglinton United Church delivered a brief inspirational address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hansen
Torchto
Milton Town Hall
Milton Canadian Club
Milton End
W. J. Johnston
Eglinton United Church
Erin Business Men Meet At Rusholme Inna Banquet
Erin: members of the Erin Business Men's Association attended a banquet at the Rusholme Inn on Wednesday evening last week. The event featured a bountiful repast and social remarks among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirty
Erin Business Men's Association
Rusholme Inna
Harry Hepworth
Brampton
CPR
Erin Main Street
Advocate
Schoolboy gunmen find a bigger target to shoot for
A troubled gang turns from violence after reading Innocent Men by Teter Howard. Robert, intrigued by Myrddin, shifts from crime to honesty with police, headmaster, and Home Guard. They later recruit, speak at youth clubs, meet mayors, and aid Britain’s patriotic effort listing a new resolve.
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Papen
Corpa
Robert
Teter Howard
Heaverbrook Press
England
United States
Myrddin
Scotland
Britain
Tice
The
Educational Institute of Scotland
Bread shortage prompts escalating portions in Winnipeg restaurant
A Winnipeg restaurant kept boosting bread portions for a dissatisfied customer amid butter and wheat shortages. After two and four slices, the customer still complained, so management cut a loaf in two and set it before him, joking that they had finally hit two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Kirby Footitt Wedding at St Alban's Acton in Spring
Dorothy Wilds Anne Footitt and Vernon Reginald Kirby wed at St Alban's Church Acton on March 30. The bride wore a lace gown with veil and carried red roses and sweet peas. The ceremony featured music by Mra John Harber and a solo by Miss Jessie Coles. Guests traveled from Georgetown Glen Williams Acton Aylmer and Toronto for the reception in the parish hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban's Church of England
Acton
Dorothy Wilds Anne
Walter Footitt
Vernon Reginald Kirby
Wiliam T. Kirby
Glen Williama
Mev
A. Parker
Ruby Smith
Jeasie Coles
Virginia Barber
Georgetown
Jack Crawford
Glen Willams
George Cooper
Byard
John Harber
Jessie Coles
Gorste
Glen Williams
Aceton
Aylmer
Toronto
McKnight Robertson Wedding in Guelph Manse
The marriage of Joan Scott Robertson and William James McKnight was held Friday at St Pauls Presbyterian Church Guelph with Rev Stew officiating. Guests from Hardiston Acton Hamilton London Eden Mills and Guelph attended the ceremony and reception at Eden Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul's Presbyterian Manse
Guelph
C Weber
Jack Tussell
Harriston
Ss Irwin
Acton
Anne Insin
Hamilton
Mary V Procunier
CWAC
London
Anna Coulson
Joan
John McCallum
Gordon Robertson
Eden Milla
Douglas Robertson
Joan Scott Robertson
George Robertson
William James McKnight
MecKnight
McKnight
Dromore
Ireland
St Paul's Presbyterian Church
Guelph Stew
Mclvor
Peracy
Bouvandin
Jean Robertson
Bougardin
Albert Trewin
Wood Melvoraca
Eden Millis Prestyttian
Mel Robertson
Weber
WJ McIver
Toronto
Hardston
Tondon
Eden Mills
Plan Expert Advice for British Farmers
A free national advisory service will launch in England and Wales this autumn to coordinate technical guidance for farmers. Eight provinces will host about 1,500 specialists in entomology pathology soil chemistry nutrition and more, with county scientists acting as general practitioners and experimental farms supporting a nationwide program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England and Wales
Companiesulture
Holland Letter Seeks Aid for War Stricken Children
A Rotterdam letter to Acton Ont Wool Combing Plant requests help for 80 children in a Dutch school. It describes widespread poverty after war, missing clothing and shoes, hunger, and requests sewing supplies and knitting wool from Acton residents. The other note mentions Western Ontario University approving compulsory military training for first and second year students with exemptions for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wool Combing Corporation
Acton
Holland
Rotterdam
Ont
Canada
Fife
Cp OP
Verdurg
London
Board of Governors
The
University of Western Ontario
Health Unit Approved by County Council
County council approves health unit plan and appoints children’s aid society members. Public liability insurance with General Accident Assurance Co. at $50 000 $100 000 and $10 000 limits. Courtroom and corridors to receive repainting at an estimated cost of $1 300. Engineer Roy Smith to arrange entry class student entertainments at future meeting. Council adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Aid Society
Wes
General Accident Assurance Co
Tardon Farkin
Roy Smith
Rewards of Merit and Campus Tales
An old timer recalls a school card named Steward of Merit given for high effort. Merit is said to unlock better jobs, promotions, and pay across schooling and work. A college dean scolds students to stop necking on campus, prompting laughter before clarifying the policy on kissing.
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Tella
Hiss
The
World All
Imy Fose
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Ernest Brown
Mise Fern Brown
Mildred Yollinger
Jas. McGeachie
F. A. McLean
Tilbury
W. B. Rumsey
Chas. Symon
Jas. Symon
Miss Vielen MrCaig
Karl Sayers
Oshawa
Henry Sayers
Jack Bruce
J. Irwin
Pte
Albert Irwin
Cpl
Mary Procunier
Wilfred McEachern
Faye
Rhons
Wo J Hall
Misa Marjory
Robin Wath
Wingham
St. Alban's Church
Servie
FE Unillinger
St. James’ Church
T. Jones
J. Jolly
FE ‘Taylor
A McEachern
Alger
E.elles
S OL Webater
Monited Church of Canada
Actsa
the Friendly Church
EV. A
Walter Poabday
Pareenage
Bower Avenue
Roo
Wm. Dawkins
Willow St
Cresbyterian Church
Tn Canada
BNOX
Forbes Trombon
Willow Street
Bayuest Church
W. IL Wallace
Church of , St. Alban the Martyr
R. M. Bell
Optometrist
Earl van Norman Maln Nevert
Acten
the Waldorf
Ginger Rogers
van Johnson
Lana Turner
Walter Pidgeon
Dancing Romeo
Chapter
Colonel Effingham
Charles CobGrm
Joan Bennett
Martha
Driscoll
Fox News
Marguerite Chapman
Fred
MacKinrray
Milton
Erin
Stephen Feat
D.no
Artiris
Parle
Kirby-Footitt
BT. Alban's Church
McKnight-Robertson
Guelph Manse
Chyldren
My Address
Pop Vertarg
Leede
T. Patterson
Coe Freminatios
Wyndnam
Delow Maher Shoe Store
Allan
Arthur
Way Peraans
Army
Navy
Air Force of
E. E. Harrop
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