Toronto visits and New Year greetings in Acton region
Notes from Acton record visitors and travels to Toronto for New Year holidays. Mentions Misa Ruth Nelson departing for a three month study course in Toronto and many locals hosting or visiting relatives in Toronto and Kitchener during the holiday period. Also reports a health update on Counsellor W J Oakes and Dr W G Cullen returning home after influenza. Fred Anderson hosts a dinner party honoring Gilford Kaiser with several guests from Acton, Georgetown, Hamilton, and St Catharines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Anderson
Gilford Kaiser
St. Catharines
George Campbell
Luena Campbell
Georgetown
M,. Worden
J. E. Gamble
John Greer
Joyce
Jim
Acton
Twenty Years Ago Farmers Plow in Province and Local Notices
Twenty years ago farmers plowed the week in the province. Mrs. Fred Whyson picked a perfect pansy on Wellington Street January 6. Stanley Russell has taken over the undertaking and furniture business. tanners now run five days weekly. A. E. Nicklin and E. Beswick audit town books after appointment Monday evening. Born Richards at Brett Hospital Banff January 1 1921 to Mr. and Mrs. E Richards. Chapman born December 15 1920 at 122 Whyteville Road Forest Gate London to Mr. and Mrs. John A Chapman. Coon died in Dublin Street Guelph January 9 1921, Tabitha Miales widow of Isaac Coon. Willan Shaw of Toronto, formerly Acton, husband of Lucy Shaw, died in Buffalo January 23 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred €Rewson
Wellington Street
Stanley Russell
D. W. Wood
Erin
A. E. Nicklin
Richards
Brett Hospital
Banff
Alberta
E. ©. Richards
Nee Pearl
Chapman
Whyteville Road
Forest Gate
London
E.L
John A. Chapman
Ds Wuyi
Coon
Dublin Street
Guelph
Tabitha Miales
Isaimh Coon
Buffalo
Willan Shaw
Toronto
Lucy Bo Shaw
Acton
December meeting program at Dublin Institute
The December program at Dublin Institute featured Mrs John Blick as head of Wamens Institute. President Mrs Andersen presided. talks covered Community Education and soldiers on active service. Readings by Mrs Watkins and Mrs Robertson. topics included Are You Guilty as Such and Community Actions. Lunch followed with social time and thanks to the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wamens Institute
John Blick
A Andersen
Colbe
Vannoozen
Ann Sutherland
Robertson
Watkins
Firs
Webster
Mra Storey
Insurance tips for inventory and underinsurance issues
A fragment urges readers to review insurance coverage and inventory to avoid underinsurance and distribution gaps. It stresses acting before a claim to ensure adequate coverage and pricing.
Christmas Dinner Menu With Army Troop at Sussex New Brunswick
The piece describes a Christmas meal served to 12th Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery in Sussex NB with Pte Pittman noting a 35 pound gain since enlistment. Menu items include breakfast grapefruit juice cereal eggs sausages strawberry jam toast tea coffee. dinner features turkey stuffing cranberry sauce mashed potatoes peas giblet gravy pudding cake coffee and more. supper offers a buffet with tomato juice, turkey cold cuts scalloped potatoes and fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pre-Osbert
Pittman
Hth Christies
12Th Field Regiment
Royal Canadian’ Artillery
Sussexy
Force Bowls Fall In Handicap Match With Hanna Bros
The Force Bowling Team lost 5 2 to Hanna Bros after a slow first game. Hanna Bros benefited from a 34 point per game handicap and won despite Force's late rally. Individual scores include M Roote 192 227 218 and W Corry 166 178 206.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Force
Hanna Bros
Hanna
H. Otterbein
E. Fores
Crawford
W. Corry
R. Langford
Isha
Es Force Electric
Wscore
Tenth Anniversary Wedding of Mr and Mrs J Greer
Last Friday evening January 3 a social gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs J Gamble celebrated the tenth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J M Greer. Neighbors and friends joined Joyce and Jim Greer to welcome guests before a lunch served by the hostess with assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gamble
J. M.greer
Joyce
Jim ‘Greer
Scilford Kaiser
St Catharines Wi
Fields
Misa Luena Campbell
W."mattocks
Cvents
Geis
J. Williamson
Leatham
Oakville Meeting Sparks Heated Debate on Power Rates
A lively and at times heated nomination meeting in Oakville drew local interest as Hoss Mliibson led discussion on power rate pricing. Amid the exchange officials announced the engagement of Miss Jacqueline Kempere of Los Angeles to Alfred Eden Hew and Walker of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Hoss ML Iibson
Ind
Toronto
Vacqueline Kempere
Itmots 1
Erer
Los Angeles
California
Alfred Eden Hev
Walker Sone
Aca. Walker
Fanuaes RecordStar
Mowitle Eure by play Montgomery
A brief item notes a dated reference to Montgomery and land affairs with names and titles, mentioning East Africa and an aged individual in a concise record style. The fragmentary text preserves a sense of official roles and regional context despite incomplete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mowitle
Eure
Montgomery
Bertesh
East Africa
Farm tale of a mischievous nephew and farm life anecdotes
A rural diary recounts a winter spell after rain and a lively visit by a nephew who wanders to town with the dog, prompting worry. The writer reflects on farm dangers from cattle and horses, a musician child playing harmonica and violin, and observations on taxes and living costs in a reflective, period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ngaley
Butt Ronily
Chriatmins
Nomesne
Avatar
Partner
Rone
Rusty S
Dembi
Rusty
Cyr
Klemy
Bossle
Sung
Vol
Klemi
Globe and Math
Richard Saunders
Liley
Shunders
Germany
Fergus Club visit revives badminton play with improved form
Column notes Fergus Club’s return visit to Fergus badminton, praising improved style and teamwork. It mentions plans a second visit soon, two Aeroplanes Clubs formed among boys, senior and junior meetings, model display, and a Sunday Fireside turnout. Don Evans Bill Vincent sang, Don McNeill memory time selections. Y M C A event planned with Canadian secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srs
Jamily
Don Evans
Bill Vincent
Don McNeill
Fragmentary Quote From Philosophical Letter Cited
Readable bits show a speaker asking about self-reliance and remedy, with references to phage like terms and times. The fragment hints at collective action and responsibility but lacks clear entities or a concrete event. The text evokes a debate on deliverance from hardship through inner effort.
Farm Management Course Set for Milton in January
Agricultural Representative J. E. Whitelock announces a two day Farm Management Course to be held at the Halton centre in Milton. The plan aims to aid farm operators with practical guidance and aspects of farm operation, urging attendance by local growers and educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
J. E. Whitelock
Ne Wergy
Halton
Acton Junior Farmers Social Evening Highlighted
Acton Junior Farmers hosted a social evening at Lorne School on January 2. Attendees enjoyed crokinole and Chinese checkers, with prizes awarded to Dorothy McKenzie and Bob Marshall for crokinole and Evelyn Pearen for the lucky chal. Lunch followed and dancing continued into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Junior Farmera
Hy— Hine He Vinnon
Mansell Nellis
Frances Dills
Stewart Miter
Kaiser Jamoison Wedding at St Catharines
Lilian Tsabel and Harry Kalner wed in a Friday ceremony at the United Church in St. Catharines officiated by Rev. Dowly Sellow. The bride wore a white sheer gown with a bouquet, attended by Mabel Bedford in turquoise, groom attended by Carl Schroeder. A reception followed at 24 John Street with family congratulations before a motor honeymoon to Acton and Toronto, then residence on Ackland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sasid Tay
United
Arronage
St. Catharines
Dowly Sellow
Lillian Tsabel
John
Jameison
Harry, Gilford Kalner
Harvey Kaltser
AW. Campbell
Toronto
Mabel
Bedford
Carl Shroeders
Harvey” Kaiser
John Street
Acton
Aakland Avenue
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Elta
Ditty
Toronto -Jogt
Harold Elliott
Misa Ruth Nelson
M.C. Overholt
Merle
Edna
Taronto
A.B. Seaman Herb, Vi Dron
A. H. Biuhop
Alfred Biahop
Mrs. Brown
Kitchener
Earl Brown
Miesed
Dorothy MacPherson and
Mary Chalmers
Gilford. Kaiser
James Martin
J. Manto
Hamilton
Francia Wilda
Coun
W. J
Oakes
Fridérda
W. G. Cullen
Plowze
Thuralay
Dublin Institute
Harold Wiles
Gray Coach Lines
George Wallace
Clothes Shop
Yonge St
Ryrie-Birks
Theudio
F. L. Wright General Insurance Office
Coopay Building
Famay
Linda Carpett
Charles Coburn
Helen Broderick
Panama
Washington
Fox News
Johnny
Ton Brown
George Brent
Isa Miranda
Miracle of Sound
New Brunswick
Mrs
J. Greer
Thestouieil Chamber of
Wednes
I. of Josenaton
Wy, Tityord
Gwendoline FP
Clarke
Tocal Y's
A.M. Harding
Y.m.ca
Kaiser-Jameison
Carroll
Green Valley
Mipthless
Allen
Chiistie
Stree
Globe Choice
McLaren's
Peanut
Kellogg's
Eanser
LUX
Keen's English Mustard
Sesdiess
Ibe
Fry’s
Crisp Head Prtetude
Sie
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