Unclear historical notice from Gurnez township widow
Fragmentary OCR item lists names Maria Wills and William, with dates around June 30 1052, referencing a widow in her first year and a son in law’s residence. Reads as a damaged obituary or notice of inheritance.
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Gurnez
Lower
Nicol
Thurs
Maria Wills
Belov
William
Jon
Hirsttine
Thursiay
Asah Gookt
Wiliam ‘Kl
Acton Community Notes and Seasonal Happenings
A mixed batch of local items notes a busy tennis court schedule and upcoming holidays. Gardening benefits, rain aiding vegetation, and recent events include a Darn dance, a band concert, and Orangemen celebrations Brampton. Acton Voters List warns three weeks to verify names. The Globe warns against a buy-at-home policy.
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Acton
No Town Complete Without A Band In Our Community
A Bowmanville newspaper argues the town band and the Canadian Legion Band are essential cultural assets. It cites numerous community events, garden parties for church funds, Decoration Day ceremonies, and notes the band contributes through public and private funding.
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Canadian Legion
Bowmanville
Legion
Romnts
Resting of MRS C B LASBY Bramosa
Funeral notices for Viola Lester Lasby and John J Cusick describe services held in Bramosa and Nassagaweya with Rev Taylor and Rev Gandier officiating. Interments at Woodlawn Guelph and Fairview Acton. Wives, husbands, and children named. numerous pallbearers listed. community messages of sympathy noted.
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Viola Lester
Edgar Lasby
Edward Lester
Mitchle
Bramosa
A. ‘Taylor
Stone -Church
Lasby
Deetased
Guelph II
Bramosa Agasound
Jesus
Edna
Ernest
Messrs
Archie. Lasby
Dan NecCafferty
Devil Bowman
Elimar’ Hannusch
Leslié Peart
Tom Mingay
Woodlawn Cemetery
Guelph
John J. Cusick
Christna Turner
May Gandier
Ebenezer Church
Nassagaweya
Moffat
Chas
Edmonton
Albert
George
Henry
New Westminster
B. C
Norman
Wenatchee
Wash
Benjamin Wallace
General Hospital
Wallace
Sarah E. Currie
George Currie
Walter, Lamb
Eramosa
Thomas Benjamin
Bell Telephone Co
George G
Christina
Duncan
Archi‘bald
Robert Currie
Campbellville
Chapman
Elliott
Milton
Hume
Toronto
McMaster
H. L. Bennie
Acton
Cc. G. Jones
Sodom Presbyterian Church
Fairview Cemetery
John Barber
Guelph Township
Mr. Barber
Wray L. Davidson
Dublin Street United Church
John
Freeman
Gordon
W. Darby
P. N. Curry
T. E. Nicol
Gerow
Eramosa Township
Robert Barber
Harriet Oakes
Robert
Suffolk Street
Victoria Powell
Joedena
Cal
Wye
William K. Near
Near
D. F. West
Erin Township
Chinguacousy
Richard
Elizabeth Scott
Wm. K. Near
Concession 1
Esquesing Township
Ernest H
William P
Detroit
Richard S
Munson
Alta
Fred West
James Grierson
The
Baptist Church
W. J. Hamilton
West
Graham
Armstrong
Rugged Cross
William and
Alex. Bessey
Pillow
Wm. Mullin
W. Thompson
Georgetown
Roy Wansbrough
Grierson
J. Scott
Nell
McEachern
Waterloo
Hymer
Garvin
Margaret
Acton Baptist Church
Larned Carter Co
Wilma
E. Calvert
R. H. Wansbrough
E. S.' Thompson
Wheat Crop Looks Encouraging Across Prairie Provinces
The June 7 crop report notes improvement across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with varied rainfall. Wheat height averages six inches in Manitoba aided by recent rains while Saskatchewan shows promising prospects though moisture remains a concern. End-of-July carryover is forecast at about 105 million bushels.
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Bureau of Statistics
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Letters to the Editor Policy and Submission Guidelines
The Stree Preag welcomes letters on general topics from readers but does not endorse opinions expressed. Letters may be published under pen names and kept concise to about 50 words, and must be received by Tuesday noon for that week’s issue.
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Anderson
Stree
Chaure
Gems of Thought and Moral Maxims Digest
A compilation of quotations on faith and ethics. Authors include S M Shoemaker Petrarch Rabbi L I Newman and R L Stevenson. The lines urge steadfast devotion, restraint, generosity, and compassion as guiding virtues for daily life.
Enrolment Ceremony for Guides at Guide Hall This Friday
Enrolment will take place at Guide Hall on Friday evening July 8 with three new members joining. Parents and friends are welcome to attend the ceremony at 7:15 PM. Rockwood Camp secured for August 2087 with camp improvements including a new swimming pool for beginners. Sewing class for Needlewoman’s Badge meets twice weekly. attendance is small but progress notable.
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Guide Hall
Everning
Tomberfoot Gulden
vAny
Orptimbia
Rockwood
Hay Load Delays Mortarist on Narrow Road
A mortarist slows behind a hay wagon on a narrow road as the driver refuses to pull aside. The farmer explains his hay is needed for his horses and defends the delay. The anecdote ends with a Jane Addams quote about adapting to change.
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Jane Addams
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Saipren Gomaiunity
Pienjs
Jas. McCallum
Orangemen
Brampton
Appleby
Speardmore Leathers
Fairy Lake
Toronto Globe
ABRH
G. Huffman
I. Walters
BF. Terry
A. White
W. Holloway
W. "Waterhouse
D. Carmichael
M. Tyler
Leishman
R. Chalmers
FE. Gibbons
B. Mackie
R. Anderson
C. B. Lasby
John J
Cusick, Moffat
Mrs
Blora
Buffalo
Burlington
Alias
Neil Qtls
Elizabeth Leslie
Interell Aillies
Guelph General Hospital
J. G
Galty
W. OH
Kirkhard Luke
Rosanna
Mt Homie
H.G. “Watson
Stratford
W. J. Campbell
Wm. Humphrey
Carman
Main
Geo. Humphrey
Nebraska
Jack Humphrey
Kaye
Boston Church
W. G. Rose
Princeton
Fred Humphrey
Wm. Bowman
J. A. Leslie
Greenwood Cemetery
Trake Pues
Ontario
Geo. Cowie
Willie
Timmy
Call of Christ
S. M. Shoemaker
Petrarch
Rabbi L. I. Newman
R. L. Stevenson
GIRL
Ottawa
Empire
Parliament
Peace
Tower
Royal Mint
Tam
Chateau Laurier
Surrounding
Georgetown Lumber Co. Ltd
N. McLeod
Free Press
Colun
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