Visitors Register Jubilee Guests From Out of Town
A long list records visitors signing the Acton United Church Jubilee register across four Sundays. Names span Canada and the United States including Argyle, Brampton, Guelph, Hamilton, London, Toronto, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Ottawa, Vancouver, and many smaller communities with hosts and families noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton United Church
Arkell
Evans
Ballinafad
Mre
O. M. Beswick
Mars. KE
Perryman
J. C O. McEnery
Brampton
Golden Star Quartette
Pat Clark
Milton Robertson
Morley Hallett
Willam O'Hearn
Mary Hall
Y. Stewart
John Coyne
Violet Coyne
Bela Coyne
Ruth Clark
Mildred Hillson
Brantfort
Myr
Match Tossed Barn Burned In Park Fiery Blaze
A lighted match tossed over a Park fence started a fire that destroyed a frame barn on Richard Rawson's Lake Avenue property. The blaze threatened nearby houses before the Fire Brigade stopped it with two lines of hose. alarm sounded about five o'clock and several residences escaped ember ignition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Rawson
Lake Avenue
Canadian Weeklies Emphasize Editors Interpreters and Opportunities
The Toronto editor John L Love told Winnipeg delegates that editors act as interpreters and urged judicious use of editorial power. A resolution pressed Dominica to print voters lists where voters live. Herman Rice of Huntsville argued Canada could evolve better government with united weekly press effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Love
Toronto
Winnipeg
Dominica
Herman Rice
Huntsville
Canada
Dominion
Alex McDonald Retires After Thirty Nine Years Service
Mr. Alex McDonald of Matin Street is placed on Beardmore Company retirement list after thirty nine years and four months of service. The long time employee will enjoy leisure as he closes a devoted career with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. McDonald
Matin Street
Beardmore ‘Company
McDonald
Open Air Service Sunday Evening in Acton Park
The Acton Ministerial Association organizes a Sunday evening open air service in Acton Park Sunday at eight daylight saving time. Members from all congregations attend as the Acton Citizens' Band parades to the grounds and leads hymns with a special hymn sheet and amplifying system. The speaker will be Mr M A Somalell Deputy Minister of Welfare and Acton clergy will take parts of the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Ministerial Association
Acton Park
Acton Citizens’ Band
M. A. Somalell
Acton
DROWNED AT LOWVILLE AFTER WARNING SWIMMERS
Carman Sherwood aged 28 of Multon died Sunday night at a 30 foot pond after warning others he would swim across. Spectators misjudged the crisis as divers recovered the body when the water was drained. Coroner Weaver from Burlington investigated. Sherwood had worked for Mrs. S. Jay since 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carman Sherwood
Multon
Sherwood
Roy Powell
Howard Coulson
Weaver
Burlington
S. Jay
Freeman
E. DB. Sherwood
Village notes and local visits fill Advocate page
Erin The Village fre-fighting apparatus moved to Afr John Bingham's garage. W J McLain of Red Deer visited friends and his boyhood scene Tuesday. Jacob Burt bought Overland lot on English Street and starts foundation work. Mrs Wammar Frank Kirkby of Willams Lake and Mrs Belyea of Toronto visited with Mr and Mrs James Baird. Acton Citizens' Band performed at Stanley Park crowd attended. Rev WG Merner and family left Friday for vacation at St Catharines and Cedar Bay Beach. W Y Gray returned after treatment at Guelph General Hospital and care for her son and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr
John Bingham
W. J. McLain
Red Deer
Alberta
Vilage
Mgr
Jacob Burt
Overland
English Street
Wammar
Frank Kirkby
Willams Lake
Mich
Belyea
Toronto
James Baird
Eon Wleselig
Guelph General Hospital
Dethi
Acton
Milton to Acton road paving proposed this year
The notice mentions road work plans to ease reef traffic by paving the second line from Milton to Acton this year. It also records social updates: visits among residents in Perdue, Detroit, Beaverton, Parry Sound, Muskoka, Niptaling districts, and local property changes.
Pallant to Reopen Kenney Rye Shoe Store After Redecor
Me O Pallant plans to reopen the Kenney Rye shoe store next month after adding new shelving and interior redecorating. He will run the entire shoe business from the store, combining it with the clothing shop in the same building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallant
Kenney Rye
Clothing Cine
Henney
Shoe
Obituary notices for Mrs Sarah Secord and Lloyd Allan
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Sarah Jane Secord at the Emot t Home in Guelph in her 90th year after a long Ontario life. The text also notes the death of Lloyd Allan, 15, at Guelph General Hospital after appendicitis, with details on funeral arrangements and family condolences.
Fragmentary Quote Echoes Doubtful Claims
An obscured passage cites Andre Mianurot and Aedrye Hernard Shaw discussing belief and proof in cryptic terms. The garbled text references recession and unprovable assertions, leaving the exact context and attribution unclear.
A Letter From Northern Ontario
A Northern Ontario letter describes harsh heat and drought relief, Crops improving after cold earlier, T B testing of cattle, and increasing attention from province leaders. It notes a planned visit by the Lieutent Governor and a radio broadcast interest in a Bryce Township gold find, with railway and mining activity fueling excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pure Press
Sydney Smith
T. B
Bushnell
Bourke
Cobalt
Chariton
Herbert A. Bruce
Druce
Maxwell
Hartleybury
Canadian Radio Broadcasting “Commission
Bryce Township
London
England
Daily Express
Beaverbrook
Empire
Temitalaming
Sherrit W. Co
Yyold
Ontario
T.N.O
Englehart
Monique Mining Co
Au Revoir
I. W. Jomnnson
Kitchen Shower Honors Miss Meryl Clindell Bride of the Month
Mab W. Mason and Miss Darks McDonald hosted a red and white kitchen shower at Mrs. Macon’s home for Miss Meryl Clindell. Friends attended and presented gifts of kitchen articles as part of the celebration for the upcoming wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mab. W. G. Mason
Darks McDonald
Meryl Clindell
Macon
Ata Korindell
Disastrous Farm Fire Destroys Hiltz Farm Buildings Near Acton
A fire sparked by chimney embers on the Hiltz farm about three miles north of Acton destroyed the house, bank barn, stable and seven acres of hay and grain. Theodore Moore alerted others as wind fanned the flames. Losses include farming implements and furniture though stock was saved. insured partially. Mr and Mrs Wiltz remain at a nearby farm while recovery is assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hiltz
Acton
Arthur
Swackhamer
Aul
Wiltzle
Wiltz
Esquesing
Erin
Erin Township
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association awards list
At the seventeenth annual convention in Winnipeg the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association announced awards for Dominion newspapers. Prizes include the Wugh Savage Shield for Yorbel Weekly under 1,000 circulation, the Charles Clark Cup for 1,000 to 2,000 circulation, and the Mason Trophy for 5,000 or more circulation, with several Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta papers cited for various categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clendannan Pearce
Simcoe
Ontario
Reformer
Legg
Ant
Roy Bean
Waterloo
Chronicle
Drumheller
Alberta
Mail
Wainwright
Star
Stayner
Sun
Swan River
Manitoba
Ontario Record
Bannockburn Women’s Institute Picnic Highlights Races
The Bannockburn Women’s Institute held a lively picnic at Bannockburn School on Saturday July 4 with many attendees. Winners covered multiple children’s races from under 6 to 16 and events included a Peanut Race and a Throwing the Rolling Pin contest. After sports, members gathered for refreshments of sandwiches, cake, tarts and lemonade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Women's Institute
Bannockburn School
Mennbr Anthony
Sadie McIntyre
Doyu
Calvin Sprowl
Doris Harding
Lois Watson
Royw
Harald Roswel
Max Sprowl
Jetth Roswel
Helen McEachern
Roy
Arthur Swackhamer
O . Grin
Etty Clarridyes
Irma Watson
Mays
Boughis Mekachern
Lloyd James
Peanut Race
Aileen Clarridge
Etty Chirridype
Wheslburrow
Shun
Morrison
Elmer
Ion
Acton Juveniles Lose to Milton in Weekend Games
Acton juveniles suffered a 12 to 3 defeat at Milton with Patterson of Milton striking out eight in three innings and Bayllat and D Sproat delivering key hits. Milton pitcher Patterson fanned fifteen and walked one in a separate 0-4 game as Finkbelner of Acton fanned four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Milton
Milton Boys
Patterson
Lyle
Lamb
D. Sproat
J. Sproat
Markley
Shoppers Guide of Advertisements and Listings
A collage of local ads and store notices appears including Kellogg’s Hloe Kri plea Carrolld Grocery LaVegue Kudles wear and Acton Kuchall Club with venues like Gregory Theatre and Royal Theatre. The page lists businesses such as Pugs 2 PP Mead George Walbios and Gibbon Furnace among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrigley'n Gum
LaVegue
Kellogg's
Carroll'd Grocery
L. Wright
W. T. Walterson
Arrow Bus
Pugs
Mead
Kloo
Murrop
Hoyal Theatre
Clares Grosery
George Walbios
J KR P Furdner
Gibbon Furnace
Englodt Mbrou
Community Announcements of Meetings and Events
Local notices list upcoming events with entry charges and minimums. Included are a St Alban's lawn social July 4th and church grounds gathering featuring music, dancing, and community acts. Palmerston entertainers, comedians, and a mule quartet are advertised for church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban‘s
Ebenever Church
Mule Quartette
Palmerston
Acton Calvans
Ehurch
Also Mentioned on This Page
United Jubilee
Chatham
J_ Campbell Currie
Alta
Bil' Lucy
Creemore
Grant McDonald
Dundas
John &. Moore
John McDowell
Jean Anthony
Eliott McDowell
Edmonton
Wressle Mercer
Galt
McGiw
Dorothy
Margaret McGaw
Hi. Bolt
Clara Vb. Lantz
George Soper
Goderich
D. L. Jones
Grimsby Beach
Moyer
Glen Williams
Wa1
Gillman
Wiggins
High River
A. ©. McWilliams
Hillsburg
Oscar Yocker
Ray Grummett
C. W. McMurchy
John Will
J. H. Hall
Lloyd Hall
Eben Yrull
Smith
Jamestown
N. Y
Myrtle Soper
Jean Mmeckechnie
Wm. Gowdy
W. Harding
Borts
Harding
T. W. Cook
Eleanor Cook
Lambyon Mills
Jessie Lindsay
Worgar Wad
OW. Marker
Dorothy Nelon
Thompson
R. Somerville
Lulu Somerville
Blanche McKenze
Muriel Fleury
M. Brown
Robert H. Brown
Milton—Myr
Man
R. Co. CunNingham
Malton
S. J. Graham
Middleton
Elizabeth M_ Felcher
Mimmico
O. Will
Niagara Falls
James Brown
Hazel Arnold Brown
Geo. C. Grown
Oakville
Vazel Booth
Mars
Albertha Conover
Orangeville
J. A. Matthews
Ospringe
McCutcheon
Orton
Port Dalnousie
Flew
Chas. “Hackett
Qeo
Mayne
Rane Gordon
Florence L. Keliington
Norns Watantth Mtr
Obh Waton
Edwin Wathon
Min
O. Plunk
Melissa Johr
Win Gamble
W. GC. Gamble
Ferry Giamble
Clarence Gamble
Eble Maude
H. Parva
Rochester
Minn
the Harber
ST. Paul, Minn
Mr. and New A. A. Barberree
Sault Ste. Marye
W. W. Baldwin
ST. Catharines
Agnes Ebbage
ST. Mary's
Edgar Dell
Gordon Hayward
W. A. Worden
PL MekKersheai
Chas. Ejyenner
W. McNabb
M. C. Overholt
HW. T. LePage
HW. T. LePage; Mr and Sirs.” Yo QaobInson, _ Chillis Symon
James Wilson
Mlm. Nelson
Woolse
HH. W. Avhion
Lawrence Hunter
W. AW. Ciace
Roy Brown
Warren
W. OR Sinelli
Todedeak
McNabby
Emma Marrjorie
Brignall
Robert Welynall
Bamunds
H. Coles
Geo. McPherson
Coy
PL Ham
Shirley Joyce Burt
Burn
Stringer
UNION
Joan Sebnicentedy
Rare
Vancouver, MG
Ho Post
Weston
James
Mr. J. Heart
Woodstock
Mabel MO Clendenan
No Addrees
Gertle
Jennie
Win
Itred Weursor
Thoma Wedgins
Perdue, Sask
Leonard White
John Wilton
Kenneth
Detroit
John Golcland
Andrew R. Eliott
Barber
Menzies
Dell Street
Victoria Park
T. C. Dales
M. T. Harris
Beaverton
Parry Sound
Muskoka
Niptalng
Wilfred Snow
Galt General Hospital
G. E. Syer
Panton
Dames and
Athy Streets
BL Broard
Lake Orton
Mieho
Meo
Ben Karter
Makla
Bur Ifuren
Ach
George Bernard Shaw
J Food
Shaw
MIS
John T. Secord
Sarah Jane Secord
John YT. Secord
Emott
Guelph
Secord
Orlllla
Myys. Zalman Hall
Hamilton
Swenerton
Long Beach
California
Meck Martin
Dauphin
OM. Mitchell
A. FL. Scovll
St. Georges Anglican Church
Fairview Cemetery
William Lloyd Allan
Roland Allan
Lloyd
John Afitt
Eliwooil
Rematna
Guelph Street
M. Morrow
H. L. Bennie
Rite
Ernie McEnery
Warvey McCutcheon
Derby Crewson
Wilmer Davidson
Ken Stubbington
Marty Peavey
Flower Benrgys
Allan Perrymoy
Lloyd McLean
Charlie Tyler
Leo Clase
Cub Sale Department
Deoordancre Leathers, Ltd
Andre Mianurot
Aedrye Hernard Shaw
Peter Wiltz
Pire
Newspaper Awards
Dannockburn Women's Institute
R. YL Ee
P. Ww. L
Georgetown
Pe Baylies
Hewer
Tyler
Halmes
Elliott‘Murdock
Woods
Marzo
Jacque
Hector Lambert
Finkbeiner
Jones
D. ‘Ryder
Gordon A. R. Ryder
Adams Williams
Harvey Lambert
Shoppers Guide
Continually Seevige
Gregory Theatre
Dublin School
Admvissony
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