Milton street news items and upcoming community events
A collection of brief local notes and happenings from Milton and surrounding areas. Items mention a police report, spring waiting mood, an Ern- Ynosa sale of a Grade Shirtorn calf, comments on face losing, Young Street curbs and sewer work, Wang at Halton Junior Farmers, a benefit game in Milton Arena for Jack Kentner’s family, willow picking along country roads, a J W Wilson auction herd sale near Nossoytweyg averaging over $300, Acton road detours, frost coming up, and poor road conditions delaying deliveries and traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wilson
Nossoytweyg
Hove
Auxiliary Changes Date of Meeting at Knox Church
The Knox Presbyterian Evening Auxiliary met on the second Wednesday at Mrs Cameron Leishman. President Mrs A Melsqac presided with assistance from Mrs R OHara Mrs Robert Turner and Mrs J Halliday. Plans were announced for Spring offerings Fireside Hour with Miss Gladys Robinson speaker. Meeting changed to a new week and social time followed with thanks expressed to the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox, Presbyterian Evening Auxiliary
Cameron Leishman
A. Melsqac
R. O'Hara
Robert Turner
John L. Davidson
Isle of Somewhere
Gladys Robinson
Knox Church
Guelph
L. Halliday
Y. H. Armstrong
J. F. Wilds
R. Turner
Emma Cole
Three From Hatton At Folk Council
Three delegates from Hatton County attended the first annual meeting of the Ontario Folk School Council held at Strictoe Hall, University of Toronto, on April 7, 1941. Dr. JR Kidd chaired. Mr. Ray Hedport named secretary. Cecil Be yea served as treasurer. Delegates from Halton and other counties discussed promotion and administration of local folk schools and heard Dr. Alex Charters speak on the importance of the individual. The council moved Folk School movement toward a stable rural adult education role, with Halton represented by Mrs. Ros Ellenton, Miss Wilma Johnstone, and Mrs. Roy Coulter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Coulter
Hatton County
Ontario Folk School Council
Stricoe Hall
University of Toronto
JR. Kidd
Asocwsor
Fieldman
Ray Hedport
Outo
Ait Halton
Cecil Beyea
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Alex Charters
Teachers’ College
Division of Adult Education
Syracuse
N. Y
Halton County
Wns
Ros Ellenton
Halton County Farm Radio
Atdton County Folk School Planning Committee
Ladies Aid of St. Davids Church April Meeting
The Ladies Aid of St Davids Church met at Mrs S Cairns home on Wednesday afternoon. President Mrs George Inglis opened with a spring poem and the group planned catering for two events and the Lena Rivers play. Guest speaker Mrs Roy Coulter spoke on housework as an attitude and the meeting ended with hymn and social time.
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St. Davids Church
Mra
Lena Rivers
Katherine McPhedran
J. K. Mahon
L. Crawford
Your Eyes at Forty Excerpt on Lens Change and Reading Strain
A medical note explains how the eye lens thickens and hardens with age from ten onward, reducing focusing ability by age 40 to 45 and causing strain during close work. It advises regular eye exams every two years and suggests wearing strengthening glasses to maintain reserve, noting the process is natural and not indicative of disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. C. Milligan
R.O
Canada Has No Ambassador to Russia Since Ide
Canada has not had an ambassador in Russia since a change in policy earlier this year. Ottawa cites diplomatic tensions and a shift in relations. The move reflects ongoing friction between the two countries.
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Canada
Russa
Births Marriages Deaths News Item Fragment
Millar Lloyd and Velma announce the birth of Heather Lauraine on April 33 1951 at St Michael's Hospital Toronto. Pallant Joram born March 22 651 in Israe along with Ashher Joram of Acre Israel. Moore Henry died in his 88th year with funeral in Guelph. Glennie Elizabeth Wallis died April 9 1951. interment Johnston Cemetery. Atkinson Leonard died April 18 1951. funeral at Sunnybrook Hospital. Waterhouse Charlotte remembered by family. Marshall family grieving for son and sister Lily with thanks to doctors nurses and friends.
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Millar
Lloyd
Velma
Murray
Heather Lauraine
St. Michael's Houpltal
Toronto
Ee Joram
Pallant
Israe
Palestine
Dorothy
Pa'lant
MY Pallant
Acton
Ashher Joram
Acre
Israel
Glennie
J. W. Hewitson
Rockwood
Elizabeth Wallis
William Glennie
Rene
Russell
Bramosa
Earle
Niagara Falls
Guelph
Johnston's Cemetery
Atkinson
Sunnybrook Hospital
Leonard Atkinson
Winnifred Mason
Lawrie
Freda
Peter Bittner
Thomas
Adston
Evelyn
Mies
Ralph,Bludd
Georgetown
T Raymond
Victor B. Rumley
Fairview Cemetery
Recessed Bathtubs and Home Fixtures Sale Ad
Home improvement ad offers recessed bathtubs and toilets from 56 to 60 dollars with stained enamel options and modern fittings. Includes appliances like furnaces, electric stoves, refrigerators, and cabinets, urging readers to act fast and visit in Streetsville Ontario. Also mentions washer repairs by Ernie's Radio and Electric in Georgetown and a Roxy Theatre Building location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moortha- Washington Basin
V. Johnson
Streetavilts Hardaware
Streetsville
Ont
Phare
Sirti
Ernie's Radio and Electric
Georgetown
Phone Ags
Roxy Theatre
Ernie
Roxy Eatre
Saranko
Local Societies Schedule April Meetings and Events
The Scot and Guide Mothers Association plans a regular meeting at the Scout Hall on Tuesday April 4. A Major Bingo event is set for May 5 with tickets and prizes promoted. The Ballinafad Evening Auxiliary hosts Lena Rivers play in Rockwood Town Hall on April 36 at 830 pm with admission 25 cents. Oakville hosts Halton Presbyterial Women’s Missionary Majorety sessions on April 24 and 25 at St John’s United Church, featuring Mrs Hugh De Taylor and an open public meeting on April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspeistion
Byeldoagl
Acton
Monster
Social and Welfare Committee
Town Hall
Aecton
Evers Body
Lena Rivers
Ballinafad Evening Auxiliary
Rockwood
Rockalong Women's Institute Admmission Soc
Kren
Hamilton
Oakville
Halton
Overseas Committee
Dominion Board
Halton Presbyterial
WoMbShire
Fragmentary notes from a 9 Nuth SUES item at Mackenzie & Co
Incomplete garbled text references a summer baseball event and a ride home. Names and details are unclear, muddy phrases obscure outcome or context. The only clear elements are a location fragment and a business name appearing as Mackenzie & Co.
Acton Officials Set New Permit Window for Public Event
The Village of Acton announces a permit window starting the fifteenth day of November with a maximum fee or fine set at one thousand dollars. The notice warns that activities within the town may require authorization and outlines the time frame for applying for permits by residents and organizations.
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Acton
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Wang
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Georgetown Commission
Jack Kentner
Donald Wells
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Hatton At Folk Council
A. T. Brown
Mill Street
Reader's Digest
Pollock and Campbell
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Eal
Preston Fotnic
i _itriml
Shia Richards
Maurice Geraghty
George Sherman
Leomard Goldstein
Universal International
Ben Hogan
Alison AY
NI Powell
Teturn
Memoriam
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Lily
Ken
Jack
8Irrbara
Beverley
Waller
Garrett
Kentney
Guelph General Hospital
Revo
Currey
Alofz
G. H Bayliss
Af Church
Ingles
Rast Britton
KLB Wachorn
Coleman Sr
Bower
Rogers Majestic Radio
Ivan M. Harris
Bower Ave
Ed Jennings
Force Electric
Geo. Gibbens
Arthur St
Alaska
Gordon Gibbens
Filsinger Orchards
Pasmore
Rothwood
Montcalm
A. T. Haines
Cheltenham
Victoria
Carter
Roypal
S E. Griffin & Son
Erin
Chestere
Wm. Laing
Gordon Young
Rowaté
Canada Bread Company
Gordon St
Queen St. W
Dee Eaters
Pereve
Elgin R. Whitley
Lake Ave
Donald Baxter
Baxter's
Kitchener
YMCA
Ballinafad
Aunxilpaary Wall
Churehull WA
G MacKenzie & SO
Jo McGrach'e
Clork
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