Personal notes from Acton visitors and local events
Fragments describe Acton residents visiting out of town, attending a Christmas party, and local social updates. Mentions include Mrs Nortian Band of Taranto, Mr Boyd Cisre visiting Tornante, Mio and Mea Haro Sant, and others in Georgetown, Acton, and surrounding areas. The notes reference farm patients, local clubs, and community gatherings with scattered names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Nortian
Taranto
Vesta
Mio
Mea
Sant
Cliffund
Vetta Rave
Mowat
Georgetown
Aca
Mr Ghatmasy
Milton
Acton Wentiomtas
Measles Epidemic Reported In Nelson
A Nelson area report indicates a measles outbreak affecting residents. Health officials warn of rising cases and urge vaccination efforts and precautionary measures to prevent further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Fraser Made Life Member Of WNS Chapter
Mrs W A Fraser was honored as a life member of the WNS and Latins Nad, with the induction ceremony led by Rev J B R Sutherland. The meeting at the Pringle home saw over attendees and editor Mauss McKenzie present for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WNS
Sutherland
Fomor
Eho
Mauss McKenzie
Everton Couple Honored At Turkey Dinner
Mr and Mrs Clarence Hortop hosted a turkey dinner at their Rockwood home to celebrate their last wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Haney Jestin and Robby, with others visiting from Toronto Paris Mount Pleasant Guelph Hamilton Ospringe and K W Hospital. Robert McCutcheon is convalescing at home after an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oh Hortop
Clarence Hortop Rockwood
Haney Jestin
Robby
Kitchhener
Robert McCutcheon
Robert
K. and W
T. D McCutcheon
Edgar Ellenton
Moffat
W. NL Hartop
Mra Simpson
Toronto
Jno. Fielding
Paris
Mrr
Bert Palframan
Mount Pleasant
Fred Murray
Guelph
W. Head
Ospringe
Bev Hepburn
Hamilton
Handicapped Boys Lose Game To Girls
A chaotic account notes a boys team losing to a girls squad amid referee disputes and unclear leadership. The piece mentions Fal Mellugh and Hazel Williamson in official roles, with references to a proposed party and changes in club leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fal
Elevatve
Hazel Williamson
Pesce Oakes
Treatucer
MeHugh
Sateen
Too Professional Judge Criticism At Somvoe Ont
A community column notes a judge's critique of a Palermo Juniors Club performance calling it too professional during the Somvoe amateur entertainment event. Local items include residents moving to Lakeview, a Santa Claus parade success, and upcoming Ash Literary Society social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somvoe Ont. Priday
Palermo
Moeening Halton County
Elim
Farm Fonimimg
Robert Moore
Lakeview
Legion
Fox Ball
Ash Literary Society
Ash’ School
Colleen Barnes
Burtington High School
Glenwood ‘School
Frank Register
Bob Moore
Safe Holiday Fire Hints From Dominion Fire Commission Chief
Letter from C A Thomson, Executive Officer, DP PA Dominion Fire Commission emphasizes electrical safety for Christmas trees. Advises limiting lights per branch, avoiding overloaded circuits, using fireproof decorations, keeping children away from trees with cords, and turning off lights when leaving room or retiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina
Meath
Pat
Christies
Dry yeast and safety pad highlighted for home use
The notice promotes dry yeast as easy to use faster rising and longer lasting when refrigerated, packed in nitrogen in moisture proof metal containers. It also describes a leather hand pad with an adjustable strap to prevent injuries when handling bricks metal sheets and sharp castings.
Unclear OCR Text Announcement
Fragmentary OCR reading announces a public event with scattered names and places but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities to summarize a definite local item. The text remains partially unreadable and cannot yield a reliable factual card.
Ballinabad Farm Labor Forum Highlights Local Issues
A defunct fragment reports on a farm forum addressing labor topics in Ballinabad. The piece mentions a "Tittle daughter of Mr and Mtee PP Net" and references attendance by TR and other local figures at a Pride night event hosted by the 3080 Club of Georgetown, noting a large crowd and community concerns about work schedules and feeling at home on the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
Roy
Erin
Cruatees
Celing
Uhea
Georgetown
Obituary of Missie Mainprize of Acton at 92
Elderly resident Missie Mainprize died after many years in Acton. She married William Mainprize in 1901 and lived in Gracebridge before moving to Acton in 1912. Survived by husband two sons Harry and Elmer and two daughters Mamie and Iwa, with funeral held at Victor Ramsey Funeral Home and interment in Fairview Cemetery Acton. Attending mourners came from Clinton Brantford Guelph Toronto and Fergus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actan Ss
Missie Moonpeize
Mroo
Mrs Mainprize
Adjala Township
Sarah Pennock
George Dawson
William Mainprize
Dungannean Fermans Sears
Gracebridge
Acton
Harry and
Elmner
Mamie Matnprize
Iwa
W Oj) Bauer
Mainprize
Knox Presbyteran Church
Victor Bo Ramsey
Roh Armstrong
Clinton
Brantford Guelph
Toronto
Fergus
Fairview
Messis FO
FO Barr
Wm Cooper
A Dilly BO Mowat M Smith
Sirrs
Unclear text fragment on visits and names in valley area
Fragmentary OCR lists many personal names and locations with scattered references to visits and events in an undefined valley area. The readable parts include personal names such as Bee Bim, Neal, Rose, and Maeve, but no coherent event or date emerges.
Organizer At 25th Anniversary Celebration in Dublin
The Dublin Waonsen’s Taatitute marked its 25th anniversary hosted by Miss Blagareth Applebe of Basques at Dublin School. Mrs Win Deseken presided with Mra 2 MacDougall as first secretary treasurer. Members and ex-members attended a program of readings songs and an art auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Waonsen
Watkins Dobhin
Blagareth
Dublin School
Win Deseken
Mra
MacDougall
Mins Nary
Pee Applebe
Dennis
Robertson
Tex
Near
Mes Ross
VanGearen
Rosa Side
Mra Robertson
Surben
M Storry
Marlowe
George Somerville
Minnie Somerville
Storey
Mra Watkins
Mre S Robinson
Po Melssad
C Akins
George Wallace
Go Dawson
Wo Fryer
Jordan
Viola Spraw
G Nellis
T Netles
Wm McGlaughtin
J Britton
Auction Sale of Toyl Hold Furniture Near Nassagawesa
Auctioneer Hindley and Elliott sells by public auction from JOAN MOFFAT at farm lot 14 con 2 Nassagawesa Haltonville on Wednesday December 17 1958 at 1:00 pm. Items include dining suites desks wardrobes clocks stoves beds chairs tables and many small articles. Terms cash with clerk on day of sale. No reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con
Nassagawesa
Haltonville
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Annie W Nese
Diane Rave
Gurlph
Boyd Cisre
Tornante
Mrs Samet Md
Margaret Jo Mantureldt
Giant
Ken Rawal
Itis Eortia
Molto
Ae Wage Seaet
Noewamt
Kinane
Suerte
Nate Gt
Ame
Marc
Betty
W. A. Fraser
Everton
Hortop
Ash
Aenas CF
Ballinabad
Eepan Valley
Caneeiks
Rose
Syed
Ata
Ariel
Willy Afts
Agra
OF Toyl Hold Furniture
Joan Moffat
Hindley and Elliott
Rachlin Ladies
Bedford T, Ousiph
Oquich
Robt. R. Hamilton R
Cutomethine
Dr. CG. A. Siren
Voprday
Tibaay
Comee Pty Rypricut
Lorne Garner Motors Ltd
Betes
Weece
Reveut Y uMar
Jie
Hosseys
Maer Meat
Gillett’s
Bulman's
Bulman
Miles
Sasko Honey
Zie
V. Duzen
S. S
C. H
C. & & Mushroom Soup
York
Marvens
Engush
Vita Wheat
Baby Foods Gerbers
Campbell
Swifts
Farrley Rusks
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