Community's Social Side of Life in Acton District
The Free Press notes a busy social week with many visits across towns. Miss Glendinning in Toronto, Miss Alice Cook from Guelph visiting Acton, and Mrs Chas Hynds in Toronto with Acton relatives. Guests include Miss N E Hall from Toronto visiting Acton, Miss Emma Hobinwn in Aurora, and Miss Doris Maddock of Toronto visiting Acton friends. Several families host relatives in Toronto and nearby towns, while Mr and Mrs Murray host guests in Rockwood. An engagement announced for Alfred Hishop and Florence Newton, with travel plans for a Florida trip by Warden and Mrs A Manson.
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Chas, Hynds
Toronto
Acton
A. HH
Will of Bronte man contested at Milton in probate case
The will of Samuel poyce of Bronte is being contested at Milton before Judge Munro, with alleged irregularities in the document. Beside the main estate, about 30,000 dollars is left to the testator's family, and Mrs. W. Ht. Sargent, the deceased’s sister, preceded him. Witnesses completed testimony last night and a date will be set next week for argument. The case stirred local interest in the district where both families are well known.
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Bronte
Milton
Samuel Poyce
Munro
W. Ht. Sargent
Contacil
A Strange Colliston Warny UFO Encounter Tale
A frightened man in a Pennsylvanian town walks into a moving mass that feels like canvas. Voices, animal cries, and a trunk-waving elephant from a runaway menagerie create a bizarre near miss and a puzzled reaction to the odd sight and sounds.
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Warny
Farny
Ryan
Panny
Johnny's Diary Notes Dog Loyalty and Picnic Gone
A child writes of a dog that loyally follows its master and a Sunday school teacher who restricts a picnic after the dog misbehaves. The diary reflects a simple, humorous country tone and small daily-life concerns.
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Johnny
United Church Annual Meeting Resolution and Elections
At Acton United Church the annual meeting expressed thanks to the choir and staff, praised the minister and Mrs Poole, and endorsed a resolution of appreciation. The session heard notes on pastoral visits, worship, and year’s activities. Elections for retiring members and the board of stewards were held with several names listed. A social reception followed served by the ushers.
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Poole Han Jong
Jeann Christ
Poolend
Congregation of the United Church of Canada
Acton
Ainger
Yarael
Wim
Plice
Mr.Taylor
Mitem Brown
James Hudson
Toronto
Mormberd
A.T. Brown
Georg Cowles
James Madion
A.T. Mann
I. P. Moora
W. J. Akins
Roy Wt. Arnold
Ming M
Hennett
Mistern Brown
A. W. Barberee
G. A. Dion
WE Marrinon
Kasi Johnston
Evan Jones
BF Kennedy
J. ©. Matthews
Malcolm McLean
Alex McDonald
Mian Vertle
Karl WW. Vincent
Ingenious grafting saves injured trees with bark channels and wax seals
An old method bridges gaps in trunks or limbs by forming channels through bark, inserting flat grafts to touch exposed wood, and sealing with wax. Reportedly this technique has saved many trees damaged by mice, borers, or rabbits.
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Tahoe
Annual Short Course In Agriculture and Home Economics
The January Kilbride program marked the district’s best turnout for a one month course in agriculture and home economics. Twenty six boys enrolled with strong average attendance. girls formed three divisions Domestic Belereon Sewlow wil Homa Noraing and Home Nursing. The course closed with a luncheon for about 100. Prizes were awarded to the top boy and girl students, and both bands formed a Junior Community Club for local work. Community support came from many individuals, the Department of Agriculture, and Nelson Young Council which funded the subsistence costs.
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Kilbride
Pwanty
Elu
A. G. Klratine
Mary Wiamer
Damentia Helence
Lauri Pradham
Edith Greenteas
Quall
Boyd
Firat
Kenneth Spence
Department of Agriculture
Nelson ‘Yowamp Council
Walsh
Ancient Chinese marriage rite and the Golden Pheasant tale
The passage recounts a 1500 B C Chinese myth where a groom seeks to avert disaster through a sorceress Peachblossom. A planned murder of the bride is foiled when she warns with rice charms, allowing the couple to wed. It also reflects on aging virtues and present-day changes, contrasting heroism and intolerance.
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China
Shans
Eat Chao
Pung
Kong Ta Ha
Chao Chode
Peachblossom
Aptitt
Uparade
Ibia
Wall
Mnind
Washington
Manseuvera
Market Reports Dairy and Poultry Prices From Toronto
Market bulletins show quotes for butter creamery No 1 pasteurised 31 0 to 37 30 percent above, creamery and trade creamery No 1, poultry quotes for fresh extras to Usah and Ohio markets, eggs by weight, and various livestock and wholesale vegetable prices. Includes grain and wool quotes and practical home care tips.
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Thess Atp
Toronto
Vaexi
Matali Trade - Garton
Ovar
Iba
Hong
Meath
Oder and
WOOL
Oity
Poly Hildée
Wroen
Ventripa
Toranto Board
Tony
Young Myr Interview About Marriage and Promotion
A garbled dialogue shows Young Myr discussing marriage with his awe-struck father. A John gentleman questions his career prospects, and Myr boasts the best chances in the firm, noting he currently holds the lowest job.
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Myr
Lexicographer Puzzling Phrases Highlight Odd Moral Terms
A fragmentary OCR style note lists odd phrases such as musical burglary breaking into and moral harvesting. It references social cannibalism and philosophic etiquette as sly reflections on virtue and self. The text reads like a quirky linguistic collage from a historical page.
False alarm at Sheffield village spire sparks brigade rush
In a village near Sheffield a resident saw smoke from a church spire and alerted the fire brigade. Everyone believed smoke rose, but no fire was found. A prank by the vicar later revealed bees caused smoke, misled by clouds and a warm air current.
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Mall
Sheffield
England
Country Life
Leather Washers No 3 Mary Nolan’s Hollywood Voice
Mary Nolan stars in a cunique story titled The Leather Washers No 3 with the segment Voice of Hollywood. The text notes Caron in association, presenting a cinematic style from the era.
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Mary Nolan
Voice of Hollywood
Caron
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T. Y. Taylor
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H. A. Nicklin
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Jennie Wickardt
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August Anderson
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Heber Willams
Wm. William
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Florida
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Gordon Mackay
Harold Wansbrough
Laronto
Fred Day
Toronto University
J. McCutcheon
Brampton
Edenne
W. J. Wall
W. J. Bimillo
Wee Hartley
Menara
J. Kerr
Patra
Dp Waldle
Tme WU
Akina
Acton Fall Fale
King Edward Iolel
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Coventry
Bi Guelph
Lloyd Mennie
Tf Norio
Burlington
Marly
Turlington
Gordon Wetson
Ottawa
Walton County
Cecil Edward Corrigmm
Harvey Corrigan
Hulton County
Lambinwa
Boak
Royal College of Surgeons
Yalan
Medical Council of Canada
Bouton
Maat
United Amtea Board of Medical Examiners
Royal College of Surembhite
Royal Collie
Physicians of London
B.A. M.D
Yngland
Mardhuall-Wullivant
Georgetown
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Jean Uelon
William Edward Marshall
William Marshall
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Wana
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Owéeu
Mivert
dirk _allver
Almouth
Tait Optical CO
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Guelpil
Whiday
Hell's Island
A Foreign Legion
Jack Holt
Ralph Graves
Charles Chass Connolly
Fox Marinetone Nova
Kathryn Crawford
Janus Murray
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Nelson & CO
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ACTO
Wiltons
Axminsters
D. E. Macdonald & Bros., Ltd
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