Storm, accidents and returns fill local notes in Toronto area
The Advocate reports a lightning storm killed four cattle near James Homer's herd and a worker, Royce, was knocked from a beam but escaped unharmed during barn construction at Huxley’s. It notes several residents and visitors returning home from holidays and a temporary station arrangement led by Sy Beatty in West Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Anthony
OPR
Sy. Beatty
West Toronto
Mathewsa Aya
Quadnal
Tebecca Cole
Edward Ovens
Toronto
Mir
Mine
H. Thomas
Buttata
Séve
Bush
Mre
Herman
John Bush
Jennie—Hull
Annie
Huxley
Erin
Royce
Advocate
Everton Family News Highlights Toronto Visit And Local Socials
Evertons Miss Mabel Hepburn spent the weekend in Toronto with her brother Jos Hepburn and family. Mrs Hepburn and daughter June joined her for a week long holiday. Mr and Mrs John Fielding and daughter Paria visited friends in Guelph and with Mrs R Dampier. Mrs Elmer Pfann of Buffalo stopped by with her mother Mrs G G Robertson. Myra D Jackson returned from hospital and remains at the same home. Mrs J P Benham, Joe, Barbara and Muriel vacationed ten days in Guelph with her parents. Recent visitors at Mrs Black and Minas Lola’s home included several Toronto and Caledonia residents. Mrs T D McCutcheon is in Guelph with sister Mrs Stanley McKay. May Charles Head and son Donnie of Weston spent days at his former home with the Head family. T D McCutcheon has men cutting weeds on the highway. Five pupils of Miss Mitten at No 7 school completed their year’s work. Everton baseball team won again in the league. Mr and Mrs Alton and family spent Sunday with the Jacksons in townline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel “Hepburn
Toronto
Jos. Hepburn
Hepburn
Deughter
John Fielding
Paria
Gunday
R. ‘Dampier
Elmer Pfann
Buffalo
G. G. Robertson
Myra. D. Jackson
J. P. Benham
Joe
Barbara
d-Muriel
Guelph
W. van Norman
Black
Minas Lola
Mabel Clark
Weston
Hore
Mgr
T. D. McCutcheon
Miss Mitten
At & 8
Durance
Evertami
Mra. Alton
W. J. Jackson
Camp closings and community notes in Rockwood
After a two week Ki Camp in Rockwood, the Ro Tri Bhi Camp of VWALCA in Guelph convened with leaders Misa Ada Foster and assistants. The Village Council lays four covered drains on Guelph Street to replace an open ditch. Holy Communion observed at St John’s. Weekend visitors from Toronto and Hamilton, and a Salvation Army Band performed at Main Street. Community extends sympathy to Mrs. Grote on her brother’s death.
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Vwalca
Guelph
Misa Ada Foster
Lois Black
Doris “German
Hande
Helen Doughty
Helen Run
Try Black
Helen Qavin
N. A Harrison
Y.W.C.A
Guelph Street
Main Street
St John's Church
Wallerais
Ross Allan
Toronto
Vennels
Doris Royce
D. Patterson
Clarence Royce
James Lynch
Fred Day
George Torrance
Hamilton
Wim
Mr. Grote
Kethei
Visit Notes Highlight Local Residents and Church Duties
Crewsons Corners records show Hector Guthrie visiting relative William Stewart of Acton for a weekend at Jerry Cuttiris home. Carey Stavens from Toronto visits George Graham’s home. Chas Hilott of Toronto will lead Sunday services at Community Church with school at 10 am and worship at 11 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector Guthrie
Wm. Stewart
Acton
Jerry_Cuttiris
Carey Stavens
Toronto
George Graham
Mer
Chas Hilott
Oakville Mins Helen Locke Hosts Cousin on Dominion Day
Oakville and Montreal resident Helen Locke Len plans for Japan are noted as she visited her cousin Mian McCunn on Park Avenue for Dominion Day. In court John Pomill of Trafalgar Township faced charges of ill treating a dog and pleaded not guilty. George Wilson Oughtred, a leading Clarion district grower, died suddenly at his Middle Road home Clarkson. Veterans across area prepare for Zone 13 parade on Sunday July 16 with participants from Burlington Milton Georgetown Acton Brampton Port Credit New Toronto and local units. Captain the Rev C K Nicoll will conduct the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Locke
Montreal
Len
Japan
Mian McCunn
Park Avenue
John Pomill
Trafalgar Township
Tronte
Fatrate McFivern
Clarion
George Wilson Oughtred
Middle Road
Clarkson
Oakyville
Canadian Legion
Burlington
Milton
Georgetown
Acton
Brampton
Port Credit
New Toronto
C. K. Nicoll
M.M
Nassagaweya Pays Tribute To Longtime Teacher Mary McPhedran
A Nassagaweya community gathering at School Section No. 9 schoolhouse honored Miss Mary I. McPhedran for eight years of service as teacher. The program featured music, a recital, and a silver gift presented by Alma Watson and James Jessamin. Miss McPhedran thanked pupils and parents for support and invited future friendship as she departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
Thuraddy
Mary I. McPhedran
Mac McLaughlin
Rairman
Yvan Goosan
Ruby McPherson
Mary McPhedran
George Watson
James Jessamin
Alma Watson
McPhedrati
Lana
Rav
Charles .M. Flatt
Millgrove United Church
Ebenjowee United
Kennedy family visits Chatham for party and health updates
Milton and Mrs Charles Kennedy with Jaery Siareh traveled to Chatham on Tuesday and stayed several days with Barney Marth. A large party Saturday showcased Dr F Dabssook who is to wed July 17. Mrs Barnard has recovered from a Jan operation at Hamilton General Hospital. Wm Morrison and family enjoy a motor trip to Northern and Eastern Ontario with Pred Mills acting manager in Morrison’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kennedy
Jaery Siareh
Chatham
Tusstay
Barney” Marth
Dabssook
W. T. Barnard
Tanderwerit
Hamilton -Genarel
Mra. Barnard
Wm. Morrison
Waikatetope_noepe
Morrison
Marrgaret
Reeeetionis
Community Notes On Visit Through Georgetown Region
Georgetown and Winnipeg visitors mingle with locals during a weekend in the area. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Dewharst, Mr. and Mrs. Lorriman, Miss Clive Lorriman, and Mr. Ed McWhirter of the Provincial Paper Mills. The 76th Battalion colors were placed for safekeeping at United Church Georgetown and a July 4 service featured the Lorne Society muster.
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Devv
Mra
Willoughby
Joan
Winnipeg
George Hall
Toronto
Myra
Harry Stockford
W. Lorriman
Clive Lorriman
Brownsville
Dewharst
A. Lorriman
Ed. McWhirter
Provistcial
Pulp and Paper Mills
Springfield
Mans
McWhirter
Crowland
Penryson
Aon
Ted
Minitton
McWhirters
76Th Battalion
United Church
Georgetown
Holiday guests and visits in town circles
The column lists residents and visitors from Toronto Hamilton Brampton Ottawa and Ottawa area staying with local families and visiting friends over holidays. Names include Arthur Lane Mrs Lane Ma Taylor Shirley Wright Jos Edwards Frank Dobbie Gowdy McGowan and Wienerland with notes on Dorothy Shelbourne's hospital progress.
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Arthur Lane
Toronto
R. Lane
Dobbie
Hamildaya
Misa Ma Taylor
C. C. Mummery
Gate 12Th
Glen iMamas
Misa Shirley Wright
Brampton
Dorothy Shelbourne
Guelph Hospital
Jos, Edwards
Toranto
Prank Dobbie
Ottawa
Jos. McGowan
John
Miss Jeas
Pew
Cookstown
Wienerland
PD. M. Gowdy and Son
Wm. Gowdy
Pupil Adoration for Leaving Teacher and Local Visits
At Eden Mills pupils present a smoking cabinet and flowers to Mr. Pender as thanks for four years of service. Messages from Joan Robertson Mary Gilfilan and Robert Leslie accompany the gift. Local residents Miss M Smith Miss Helen Scott and families are noted among visitors and church services continue in July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramona
Pend
Pender
John Taylor
Robert Borthwick
Presbyterian Church
Helen Scott
Slater
Pasley
Bluley
Classifying Borrowers and the Lender’s Frustration
Charles Lamb laments borrowers who seldom read and threaten to chain Wordsworth’s poems to their shelves. He condemns the habit of borrowing for show and argues for repayment and accountability among loaning friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lamb
Wordsworth
aBelves
Fishing Yarn from the North A Chronicle of Camp Life
The narrative recounts a North Ontario fishing excursion to Hollow Lake and Opeongo led by guide Jack. It details camp huts, meals, a raucous hotel night with loud snoring by an American guest, a day of ten lake trout caught, and travel back via Huntsville. The journey covers 455 miles with weather and scenic notes amid camaraderie and memorable catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Hollow Lake
Tus
Seok Tadkasoviteh
Jack
Sunnyside
Mack
J. M. McDonald
J.laing
Kitchener
Camp
Canada
Ana
Oshawa
Huntsville
Bracebridge
Riddles and wordplay puzzle from the page
A fragmentary riddle piece asks about a pig building a tie in its tail and a caterpillar turning over a new leaf. It then mentions a Sunny feeder and a hopping bean, with playful mispelling suggesting a humorous riddle about animals and letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caila
Motor Vehicle Accidents Prompt Call for Courtesy
A garbled note discusses Ontario incidents with high death and injury counts. It credits driver and pedestrian mistakes as primary causes and urges courtesy to reduce crashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Acton Classified Ads Mixed With Notices
A mixed page lists items for sale including an extension table with three leaves and a couch, with contact for Mrs Reesor on Church Street Acton. Notices warn electric power shutdown Sunday morning for repairs by Public Utilities Commission. Also ads seeking board for working man and two children and a box for rates, plus several unclear lines about animals and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Reesor
Acton
Public Utilities Commission
Acton Post Office
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Bag—-The-Great-Lakes
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Bunday
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M.A
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Mencharte
Charity
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United Church Congregation
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See Wishes
J.T. Murray
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Wilson Auto Salvage
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