New Year Holiday Socials And Notable Visits In Acton Area
Local residents and visitors recount New Year holidays with visits to Toronto and Kitchener. Notables include Mrs. M. Overholt and Ruth Nelson among many traveling to or from Toronto for study and family gatherings. Councillor W J Oakes suffered a sudden illness, while Dr. W G Cullen returned from hospital to regain health and resume practice. A dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Anderson honored Gilford Kaiser of St. Catharines with attendees from Georgetown and Hamilton sectors.
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M. C. Overholt
Marlo “Edna
Toronto
Acton
Gilford Kaiser
St. Catharines
Fred. Anderson
Fred Anderson
George Lamphet
Litena, Campbenh
Georgetown
M. Worden
J. E. Gamble
John Greer
Joyce-md-dim-otteton
Twenty Years Ago From The Free Press January 18 1921
Reading of old notices reports farmers plowing in the province. January 6 marks a pansy picking by Mrs Fred Crewson in Wellington Street garden. Stanley Russell takes over an Erin undertaking and furniture business from F W Wood. Auditors A E Nicklin and E Benwick appointed to town books. Birth notices list Richards Chapman Coon Shaw with various relatives and dates in 1921.
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Fred Crewson
Wellington
Stanley Russell
F. W. Wood
Erin
Menars
A.E. Nicklin
E. Benwick
Dublin Institute December Meeting Report
Proceedings of the Dublin Institute meeting feature remarks by Mrs John Bwhnh and Mrs Anderson. Donations and ticket sales funded war relief and Christmas boxes for parish workers. A varied program included education talks by Ant Sutherland and a reading by Mrs Watkins, plus a soldier overseas note. The event closed with the National Anthem and a luncheon social.
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Dublin
John
Anderson
Elaine
Randy
Saingieozen
Ant Sutherland
Nps Robertson
Watkins
Webster
Storey
Insurance help offered to review your coverage
Inventory review and underinsurance guidance emphasized. The insurer offers free assistance with insurance problems to prevent claims issues and stresses no obligation for service.
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Perticipa
Christmas Diner at New Brunswick with the Army
A copy of the Christmas Day menu from the 122th Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery at Sug kex New Brunswick is shared by Pte Osbert Pittman. He notes a hearty feast with breakfast and dinner including grapefruit juice creamed tomato soup turkey cranberry sauce mashed potatoes and a rich Christmas pudding.
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Osbert Pittman
122Th Field Regiment
Royal Canadian Artillery
Sugkex
N.B
Pittman
Handicap proves too big for Force Bowlers in league
Bowing resumes after holidays as Pho Force loses 5-2 to Hanna Bros. The Hanna team tops the Force squad 18 points in net score in game two, but forfeits 34 handicap points. Final totals show Force Electric 997 and Hanna Bros. 889 with handicap.
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Hanna Bros
Tenth Anniversary Wedding of Mr and Mrs J Greer
Neighbors gathered January 3 to honor the tenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J M Greer at their home. Guests included Mrs Z E Gamble and relatives from St Enttmrineswit. Card playing, Chinese checkers, a luncheon, and gifts followed the celebration with prizes awarded to several host and guest couples.
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Mrs. J. Greer
Z. E. Gamble
J. M. Greer
Litterfoyce
Jim Greer
iHford-Keaiser
St.Enttmrineswit
Luena Campbell
Monn’ Smith
Joyce Greer
G. Fields
W. Mattocks
J. Williamson
Leatham
Hawthorne
Oakville Nominating Meeting Spurs Vigorous Debate
In Oakville Ross M Gibson led a heated discussion at a Monday meeting about the power and other rates. A local engagement announced in Toronto involves Miss Jacqueline Nemietege, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wo Kom, of Los Angeles born formerly of Oakville, to Mr Alfred Fden Teward Walker, son of Mr and Mrs A Walker. Record-Star
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von Oakville
Ross M. Gibson
Toronto
Jacqueline Nemietege
Wo Komever
Los Angeles
California
Oakville
Alfred Fden Teward Walker
Mes A AS Walker
Saronfo
Mie Murray
Janus Record
British official dies in residence in Kenya
One time Commissioner to lands in British East Africa, Woetbatathbee 2 or Et Montgomery, died here. The fragmentary notice confirms official service and death location but lacks full biographical details.
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Montgomery
British East Africa
Winter farm reflections on a nephew visit and farm life
The narrator recalls a rainy season and a nephew visiting the farm during Christmas. The boy wanders with a dog, returns soaked, and shares stories of town visits with Rusty the dog. Family dynamics highlight farm risks, animals, and simple pleasures like a child’s violin.
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Mteratty
Partner
Rusty
Klemi
Bessie
Red
Kemi
Clobe
Maal
Richard Saunders
Pic Alsley
Mr. Saunders
Fergus Club visit and future events noted
The Fergus Club visit occurred with an 8 8 draw and locals showed improved play. A second Fergus Club visit is planned soon. Two Aeroplane Clubs formed among boys. Senior and Junior meetings set for weekly evenings and Saturdays. A display of models planned and community participation urged. Sunday performances by Don Evans and Bill Vincent highlighted.
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Orr
Byuinton
Fergus Club
Pateniield
Ucare
Don Evans
Bil Vincent
Ren
den ‘McNel
Farm management course set for Halton Centre
Ontario winter program offers a two day Farm Management Course at Halton centre with 12 courses nationwide. J E Whiterock notes spring endorsement from attendees and urges older farmers to attend, January 6 and 9 dates listed for Hornby location.
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Plana Nnwewow
Nerdepenty
Mareh
Milton
Rtntes
J. E. Whiterock
Ontario
Hornby
Halton
Acton Junior Farmers Social Evening Report
The Acton Junior Farmers held a social at Lorne School on January 2 with a penny cricket style game and Chinese checkers. Dorothy Mckenzie and Bob Marshall won crokinole prizes while Evelyn Pearen took the tuckey chair prize. lunch followed and dancing continued with Mansell Nellis Frances Dills and Stewart Miller among the dancers.
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Acton
Lorne School
Dorothy MckKenzie
Bob" Marshall
Evelyns Pearen
Novelty Won
Mansell Nellis
Frances Dills
Stewart Miller
Kaiser Jameison Wedding at St Catharines
Lilian Isabel Jameison daughter of John Jameison and the late Mrs Jameison married Harry Gitrora Kaiser son of Harvey Kaiser in a ceremony at United Church Parsonage St Catharines with Rev Dowling officiating. Attendants Mabek Redford and Carl Schroeder. Reception at Harvey Kaiser home 24 John Street. They will reside on Ashland Avenue and travel to Acton and Toronto after the wedding.
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United’ Church Parsonage
St. Catharines
Mr. Dowking
Lil-ian Ixabel
John
Jameison
Oto Harry Gitrora
Kitner
Widest
Harvey Kaiser
W. Campbell
Toronto
Mabek Redford
Carl Shhroeder
John Street
Acton
Ashland Avenue
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