Actonians Visitants and Out of Town Guests List
Personal notes list Acton residents hosting or visiting relatives and friends in Windsor Muskoka Toronto Hamilton Sudbury Collingwood and other towns during holidays. Names include Janet Robinson, Wesley Wolfe, Mrs John Lambert, the Haldwins in Windermere, Muskoka, and many couples visiting relatives in Ontario and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actonians
Acton
Mr and
Mere Wesley Wolfe
Haldwins
Windermere
Muskoka
Rockwood Horticultural Show Draws Crowd at Town Hall
The 18th annual Rockwood Horticultural Society show at the Town Hall drew strong attendance with entries ahead of last year and quality exhibits. Obituary notes report Mrs. Robert Miller passing after illness in Guelph General Hospital with funeral in United Church. service led by Rev. John W Oliver and interment at Johnston's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Society
Town Hall
Harry Occamore
Guelph
Wm Brown
Elora
Robert Miller
Guelph General Hospital
Miller
Aoson
Lyle
John Henderson
C O
Ben Hosking
Chas Ho
Joa Little
Robert Bingham
Mia Ao J Eliiot
Mra Bell
McNell
Chas. I Harris
Geo. Peal
F Knowles
Johnston's Cemetery
Ferames
Mra Miller
W A. Burrows
Preeton
HP. Burrows
Kitchener
Elizabeth McPhedran
England
Mere KB Water
Brahman
Charles Greene
St. John's Church
Frank Bernard
Edith Bernard
Erwin
United Church
Barbara Ward
Brantford
Roy Day
Toronto
Rockwood
Eden Mills
Hillsburg
Wim. Ross
Alex Kingsbury
Limehouse Girls Demonstrate Meat Cookery at CNE
Missea Shirley Burt and Ruth Brown to judge Junior Club meat cookery while guests of the CNFE for two. Mra Smethurst and others visited friends in Islington Levack and Grimsby as recent visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mero
Ron Latimer
Glena
Mex Noble
Gowdy
J. A. Smethurst
Islington
McCoy's
Levack
Nessner
Breslau
Kauk
Toronto
Paul Spitzer
Ted Morrow
Elaine
H. Norton
Trembly
Detroit
Swackhamer
Mrs Stewart
Boum
Knox Ladies Aid Plans Busy Fall After August Meeting
Mrs John Allison and Mrs Thos Storey hosted Knox Ladies Aid on Tuesday. President Fo McCucheon led devotionals as reports were read by Fo Anderson and Mrs A J Buchanan. The group set fall plans, appointed convenors, and announced a “Feast of the Seven Tables” progressive tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Allison
Thos Storey
Bower Ave O
Knox Ladies
Fo McCucheon
Fred Blow
Fo Anderson
A.J Buchanan
A. J. Buchanan
R. L. Davidson
Fred Anderson
J. Allison
T. Storey
Mra F. Blow
Mra. J. Allison
McC
C. Leishman
Engagement notices from Ontario families announced
Multiple engagements are reported from Ontario families. Jean Marie Kirby of Guelph plans to wed Gordon KennethGray of Rockwood on September 1 at Melville United Church Fergus. Joan Marie Milson of Guelph to Robert Albert Howles of Toronto. Mary Eisner of Hillsburg to David Barbour of Harbour. Wanda Hutledge of Acton to Richland Grmree of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kirby
Guelph
Jean Marie
Gordon Kenneth
AF. Gray
Rockwood
Melville United Church
Fergus
Ontario
Milton
Edinburgh Rd
Joan Marie
Robert Albert Howles
John Bowles
Toronto
Stephen Perrie
Hamilton
St George's Church
Arnold McKinnon
Hibsburg
Mary Eisner
David Po Barbour
Mes Harbour
Charles Herter
Hilleburg
Church of Christ, Hillsburg
Fran Denver Colorsda
Mins
Wanda Hutledge
Woof Hutledge
Acton
Richland
Harriet Greene
Denve
Wanda
Toronto General Hospital For Nurses
Dek
Cornell College
Mt Veron
Laws
Auction Sale of Farm Implements and Livestock
A sale of valuable farm goods including registered cattle, a tractor, dairy equipment, feed, and various farm implements will be conducted. Registered Holstein cattle are listed among the items for auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ued Haelstein
Reading Habits and Proper Lighting for Readers
Adequate illumination is crucial for readers. Use a 60 to 80 watt bulb placed to avoid glare and shadows, with general room lighting. Sit upright with head slightly down and paper 13 to 16 inches away. Reading in bed is allowed only when sitting and under proper lighting.
Farewell Evening Attended By Montreal Buffalo Friends
A farewell gathering was hosted for Dr and Mrs Browman of Montreal and mutual friends in Buffalo last weekend. Several locals, including Mr and Mrs Matthews, helped ensure a musical evening. The event followed Mrs Matthews recovery, and the couple plan to sail August 20 for England for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ro J. Matthews
Dre
Browman
Montreal
Buffalo
Mreo
Norman McKenzie
Ospringe
Leo Nicholson
St Catharines
Matthews
England
W J Jackson
Mroo
1. Matthews
Ottawa
Chiff Pratt and Davids
London
Mro
Mix Ho Paton
Diana
Guelph
Mass
Thabelle de Batremont
Joyce Robertson
Reeve Albert
Mes McWilliams
Brestine
Fo Ward
Dougas
T Go
Aithen O
Tratraston
Jo Struthers
Mas Noble
Mins Noble
Drasten
Austin McCutcheon
R Hunter
Davidson
Toronto
Erin
George Grundy
Mer Cooper
Fergus
Missionary Society meeting and related social events at St Davids
Mrs H Lush hosted the Women's Missionary Society of St Davids Church in Campbellville with the vice president presiding and prayers. Reports were given, a Bute quiz entertained, and a letter from Edinburgh shared. A tea followed, and members attended the Paisley Black Women's Missionary Society anniversary in Guelph where Miss Laura Pelton spoke on India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howson Lush
Women's Missionary Society of
James Wallace
Archibald Fowler
Edinburgh
Scotland
Margarets
Roy Parker
Presbyterian Church
Canada
Laura T Black
Wm. Mahon
Mission Rand
Mise Webb
Mra C
Fevot
Palestine
Nand
For. McPhail
Menzies
Laura Black
Mice Gertrude Campbell
Paisley Black Womb
Missionary Society
Knox Church
Guelph
Laura K. Pelton
India
Fall fair dates and listings by town
A collection of fall fair dates across towns including Waterdown Woodbridge and others. Dates range from September 11 to October with multiple events listed and cross references to pages such as see Oct. B-7.
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Waterdown
Woodbridge
Jim Barbour's Death Ends 44 Years in Hillsburg
Local resident Jim Barbour dies at Guelph General Hospital in his 76th year after a long disability. He was well known in Hillsburg for decades and cherished by neighbors and children. Funeral held at Howes Funeral Chapel with Rev Frla Currie officiating. Pallbearers included Dave Jestp Norman Cook and George Bolton. Interment in family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manieret McPhail Haina
Mimjesa
Tosangt
Vactorus
Hoilisburg
Jam Barbour
Guelph
Jim
Alwase
Howes Funeral Chapel
Norman Desering
John Hurd
Jesse Reed
Wilfred McLachlan
Lome McLachlan
Norris White
Tay Thompston
Jack Wi
Mre
John Mclachlan
Tom
Jack
Erin
Ingsby
Fred Fisher
Stella Taswell
Carberry
Man
Mra Duncan
FE Mo McNally
Galt
Florence Marshall
Forest
Dave Jestin
Robi Simpson
Ardley
Alberta
Hillsbury Rand
Churchill Church
Mimosa
Coningsby
Miss June Brown Hosts Miscellaneous Shower for Jean Holmes
On August 15 Miss June Brown entertained at her home with a miscellaneous shower for bride Jean Holmes. Guests played games, Holmes opened gifts in a decorated chair, and a luncheon was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Brown
Jean Holmes
Lorne School Friends Host Gift Shower for Joyhemes Hall
A school shower at Lorne School honored the upcoming marriage of Jean Malm Wille Hall. Decorated by pani ta wedding bells and summer bouquets, students recited poems and readings before presenting gifts to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne School Friends
J. Hoymes
G. Hall
Lorne School
Jean Malmwille
Hill Thompson
Dorothy Woerne
Kerwin Madhail
Joyce
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Cele
Pree
Mixes Janet Robinson
Windsor
John Lambert
Frank Howes
Sussex
So Braida
Heacebridge
Wm Clayton
Baye and
Muskoka District
Mrs Sullivan
Wayserly
Jun Cross
Adam Weatherston
Albert Reeser
Mount
Dennis
George Mann
Acron
Lillian Colbeck
Allan Smith
Alice Craddock
Don Ryder
WHCNS
Telford
McDowell
Jimmie
Camp Raorden
Private
Mr Fred Blandley
S Sinclair
Howant Price
F Anderson
O Robbins
Europe
Robbins
Mra Hares Robison
Aberfoyle
JF Thompson
Ken Thompson
Gordon Thompson
Shirley Ley
Ho Mainprize
Fo Blow
Hannah Wallace
Tsobel Ander
Room McDounald
Allison
Jo Buchanan
C Manson
Paisley
Howard Allison
Ken Hopkine
Sandy and
Douglas
Sudbury
Mra Stewart Kirkwood
Collingwood
Willard Landry
Erni Richardson
Dixie
Ockwood
Limehouse
G. B. Nughren
Georgetown
Win McDowell
Frank Patch
Wm. C. Milligan
R.O
Optometrist
A. T. Brown
Mill Street
Ryan’s Auditorium
Guelpa
Bob Donnelle and His Orchestra
Mrs. Browman
Campbellville
Mrs. H. Lush
Host Missionary Society
ORYON
Jim Barbour
Bert Weeks
Carel
Tom. Hope
Niagara Falls
Mtr
Mira Starvey
Gordon Depew
Nevalls
Royal Black
RT. Paul's United
Kev D P. Rowland
Out West
Victoria Park
Rapalra
Manning Electric
A. B. Linn
Pharis
N. Hamilton
Phene
Acton High School
Mr. Robbins
Home Town News
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