Local Gossip Notes From Near and Far
A series of brief social items noting visits and greetings. George Jiggs returns from Aurora for the weekend. Dr. Mowat visits Copper Cliff family. Harold Wansbrough and Robbie of Toronto visit the mother. Miss Weasie Vickers visits Canfield relatives. Earl and William Cooper host visitors from Larder Lake. H R Force and Donald and Roddie plan a holiday in Orlando. Mrs. Nelson Anderson from Nadsagaweyn marks her 80th birthday. J C Woren visits Battle Creek relatives. Stuart Lantz attends Swedding in Guelph as groomsman. Mrs. John Marshall and family announce engagement of Dorothy Ingleby to Stanley Mackie of Acton Ontario with wedding planned in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N Mir
George—Harding
Dorothy Ingleby
Stanley C. Mackie
James Mackie
Acton
Ontario
Family mourns sudden loss of beloved daughter and sister
Mrs. Margaret Cole and family express deep appreciation for kindness shown during the loss of their daughter and sister who died suddenly at age 50. Moral tributes and acts of sympathy will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cole
Juniors Lose Game to Boston First of Series
In a tight opening game the Acton Junior hockey team fell to Boston 5 4 marking the first in a series. Coach Joe Kentner and Mannarr Holmes led loyal supporters who backed the Juniors with cars and help, though the village of 1900 hoped for more. Georgetown beat Milton 5 4 but will miss Eddie Binsell who was suspended for playing without a card.
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Boston
O.H.A
Thelr
Joe Kentner
Mannarr Holmes
Anas
Georgetown
Milton
Groreetown
Bolton
Eddie Binsell
Dr. Manion
Canada
Halton
Oakville
Manion
Major Pullen
George Atkins
County Councils Back Milk Law Revision Opposed
A letter from George Tinney of Acton Ontario discusses a Melbourne editorial and argues Halton and Wentworth counties endorsed opposing the provincial health department’s pasteurization push. He cites rural hardship, fresh raw milk from tuberculin tested herds, and an Ontario Agricultural Council resolution urging amendments to permit raw milk sales with proper testing.
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Ontario Agricultural Council
Iam
Carnival Draws Big Crowd With Races and Band
A large Acton carnival program featured numerous races for boys and girls of various ages, mixed tandem events, and a strong musical night by the Acton Citizens’ Band. Winners included Lorraine Pallant and Ed Giddie in the lucky draws. Proceeds benefit soldiers’ comforts in Acton and surrounding district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Savage
Mary Marto
Adulta
Grdon Savage
Irma Marto
Lorraine Pallant
Ed Giddie
Acton
Van Norman Wilson wedding and McIntyre Building notes
The letter details the McIntyre Community Building built by McDuyre Mine for employees and families, noting its large new wing with gym bowling curling restaurant and air conditioning. It also reports playoff hockey standings, a T M O railway excursion, and mining gossip. It ends with the marriage of Miss Lormine Marianne Wilson to Mr Charlie Donald Myles Van Norman officiated by Rev JC Grier.
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McIntyre
McDuyre
Maple Leaf Gardens
Toronto
Canada
Donie
Pamour
Ankerile
Hollinger
Dome
Ankerite
Tromto
Aunor
Acton
Gibbons
Noranda
JC Grier
Guelph
Lormine Marianne Wilson
Wilson
H. S. Wilson
Charlies
Donald Myles VanNorman
W. J. VanNorman
Knox Presbyterian Manse
C. C. Huston
Detroit
Stuart G. Lantz
Miscellaneous Shower for Newly Weds in Acton Town Hall
Acton Town Hall hosts a community shower for Mr and Mrs Wm McPhedran with dancing and an addressing of good wishes. The gathering included a gift presentation and a shared meal, followed by social dancing and remarks from the couple.
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Acton Town Hall
Wm. McPhedran
Wm. McPifed
Bill
Charlotte
Dublin Literary Society
Mr. McPhedran
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George Jiggs
Aurora
Kn. ¥. Mowat
Copper Clif
J. A. Mowat
Qur. F. W.near
RCA
Kington
Harold ‘Wansbrough
Robbie
R. H. Wansbrough
Weasie Vickers
Canfield
Earl Cooper
William Frank
Larder Lake
Wm. Cooper
Mr. H. R. Force
Donald and
Roddie
Orlando
Florida
Nelson. Anderson
Nadsagaweyn
J. C. Woren
Battle Creek, Mich
Mr. W. Worden
Stuart Lantz
Mr. Lantz
John Marshall
Nasre
Acton Club
Worthy Balton
Four Courts
Dublin
Agnes B. Cassidy
Miss Cassidy
Dublin University
George Wallace
Clothes
Yonge St
Ryrie-Birks
R. R. No
Acton, Ont
Otourtriti
George
M. Ricketts
Beasle Rawlings
Jaack Kentmer
Ken Adamson
Qurls
Jean Harris
Shirley Kentnor
Frank Fake
Alvin Moore
Rockwood
Norma Marzo
May Nicol
Joe Massey
Ken Hassard
Dorothy Footitt
Betty Meoney
Ted Barden
W. Graham
Marion Nicol
Alex. Stewart
Guelph Ontario
J. K. Gardiner
John ST
van Norman Wilson
Y.W.C.A
van Norman
Mrs. VanNorman
Preston East Dome
Elliot
G. Somerville
Actonian PS
Star
Hilton
R. J. Manion
Atkins
Manton
The
Toronto Telegram
Ottawa
Raymond
Burlington
Red Cross
General Insurance
Fidelity Bends
Ocean Steamship Tickets
F. L. Wright
Cooper Block
Elizabeth
Essex
Bette Davis
Errol Plynn
Nellie
Dick Tracy
Ann Sothern
Matele
Pranchot Tone
Dan McFvo
Sky Fighters
Fox News
House OF Fear
Bob Hope
Sturley Ross
Harold Wiles
Gray Coach Lines
Liberal Party
Hughes Cleaver
Liberal
Bell Block
Church and
Frederick Streets
Acton Liberal Association
Armed Services
Lord Tweedsmuir
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
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