Natal notices from early 20th century Ontario
In Acton on Monday July 4 1022 a son was born to Mr and Mrs M J Callier of Toronto. In Baquealig on June 1 1932 a daughter Norma Margaret was born to Mr and Mrs Norman Ui Lawson.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
4
In Acton on Monday July 4 1022 a son was born to Mr and Mrs M J Callier of Toronto. In Baquealig on June 1 1932 a daughter Norma Margaret was born to Mr and Mrs Norman Ui Lawson.
July 1923 items from Acton Bree Press note cherry trees bloom roadwork and garden tasks. Mentions Brampton School principals, Knox Church rolls, fire brigade insurance, by laws for drains, and local sports results with county league games and anniversaries upcoming.
A fragmented local page reports on traffic rule observations, strawberry crops, school exams changes, notable residents, war trophies care, a catapult window incident, and community notes. It mentions Milton area nurse data, Vancouver business figures, and Kingston style church unions with festive sermons and a July Branstrom observance.
In Halton County Court William Miller and Jemima Miller sue Andrew Murray. Jury finds for plaintiffs on negligence for failure to keep lookout and control. Damages list: William Miller 1000.00 dollars with added costs 300.00.
The piece lists visitors to residents of Crowson McLaughlin and Bennett households including Wilding ab Mins O ye Gooil Wilbert Ethel CA of Toronto. It notes Jean Orr passing the Primary Trudiments Exam at the University of Toronto Conservatory of Music with congratulations and mentions Duncan McMurphy in Calgary visiting departed friends. It describes Margaret Murray returning home with George Murray and Mr Gooch recalling past ties and local changes in the community.
The Young People’s Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian Church held their annual picnic last Saturday at Blue Bpringe Park. A large crowd enjoyed the afternoon and praised the hospitality and arrangements by Mr. and Mrs. Murray.
Port Colborne Ont June 5 1923 the community gathered for the farewell service as Pastor Charles Hackett leaves with thanks from the Official and Trustee Boards. The event included a presentation watch and chain and a tribute noting his leadership in the referendum campaign and his four years guiding the church through trials.
Local items recount visits and travel of residents from Limehouse, Toronto, Georgetown, and Acton Air. FamiliesTravelers include Mr Gowdy, Mrs Brown, Mrs Noam, and Miss Norton. A summer residence move and community gathering at the schoolhouse Tally are noted with a presentation to Ming Shoppian.
The Rev. Déin Cook, longtime rector of Grane Church, is appointed rector of St Luke’s Church in Hamilton and will move this week. Milton Agricultural Society reports a monster garden exhibit with winners listed. Local notes include visitors, bowling trips, weather praised, fruit crop quality good, and a highway accident involving W. C. Robinson. recovery described as gradual despite age.
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