Acton Friends and Visitors Share Weekend Notes
A long list records Acton residents hosting and visiting relatives and friends across Canada and the United States. Names include Ruth Gibson, Annie Walton, Miss Walton, Mrs. Hurst, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McKay, Mrs. YG Ridgway, Jack Kennedy, and many others visiting Acton or traveling to Toronto, Detroit, or Detroit area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YG. Ridgway
Detroit, Mich
Toronto
W. Y. Speight
Miss Almes Bpeight
Acton
Gregory Theatre Presents Classic Western Starring Scott and Barnes
Gregory Theatre showcases a June program adapting James Fenimore Cooper with Randolph Scott and Binnie Barnes. The bill includes band New Shoes, Lilly Disney Musicland, and Chapter 7 The Roaring West. Saturday features Pennies From Heaven with Ding Crosby and Madge Evans, plus Grips Grunts and Groans and Putth Stah Britches cartoon. coronation pictures by Fox News and Coronation Pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fenimore Cooper
Randolph Scott
Binnie Barnes
New Shoes
Lilly Disney
Musicland
Guy
Ding Crosby
Madge Evans
Fox News
Acton Wins and Loses in Baseball
In a Burlington game Thorpe struck out seven and Lambert allowed five hits while the locals had nine. Key plays included a single by Terry and a double by Lambert scoring Acton, with Waterhouse out at first and Terry nipped at home plate. Box score notes: Allen and Ryan at infield, Green in center, Packard at catcher, McCollum at short, Gilg and Belchamber also contributing. Umpire TJ Jones officiated the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
Terry
Morton
Bill Waterhouse
Lindsay
Hin
Thorpe
Burlington
Abrhwpore
Allen
Ryan
Green
Packard
McCollum
Belchamber
Sumalary
Thome
Waterhouse
J. Waterhouse
TJ_ Jones
Guelph
Ambition Turns to Vigilance in Business Talk
A business man recalls aiming to amass a fortune and retire but confesses only by staying awake at night can he prevent others from taking it. A friend challenges this view, asking if he has realized the risk of loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva
Engagements and Visits Across Towns in Ontario and Indiana
The notice lists family visits among McDonalds from Georgetown and Everton with connections to Dolly Garden and Acton. It announces engagements for Lilian Evelyn Walsh to Horace Maymonames of Goounutoin Ontario and Mary Taylor to Walter S. Gordon of Eraniogu, with marriages slated for June. It mentions summer plans for Gardai Ramiaten and children with Mrs G H Switver and other relatives visiting and staying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rameden
Ding Ramen
Gonion Ramsden
Keith
Lots
Muncie
Indiana
Acton
Bini
Gardai
Ramiaten
G. H., Switver
Lil
Ian Evelyn Walsh
Norman Wrigglesworth
Fred Walsh
Horace Maymonames
Afra
James Warnes
Mary Taylor
Letter Box Brings Personal References and Memories
A long reflective letter notes references to Simon McLachlan of Sedalia and past ties in Erin Township and Acton. It recalls Rev. Albert Moore and Rev. R. D. Hamilton, church life, and local ministry, while musing on Alberta Calgary Valley gas and snowcapped mountains as enduring assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Erin Township
Borceman
S. McLachlan
Sedalla
Alita
Ty Albert Moore
Quelph
Moore
Acton Faure Parse
Acton
Neithier
R. D. Hamilton
Ife
Mission Band Picnic at Knox Presbyterian Church Park
The Victoria Ailisot Mission Band held its annual picnic in the park on Tuesday afternoon June 1. Children and families enjoyed varied races and games followed by a devotional, a lesson on duty, and an inspirational talk by Miss Nelle Anderson. Each child took home a balloon and memories of a happy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Oys
Rabcon
Bfurwaret Lasby
Florence Irwin
Evelyn Kentner
Pyle Somervilla
Jack
V. B. Rumley
E. Masters
Farmer
Ancz McLellan
Mission Banden
Malaprisa
Nelle Anderson
Homse
Experience
A terse dialogue fragment hints at a family dynamic where a child asks to borrow a dollar from a father. The father's reaction implies familiarity with repeated requests and possible financial tension within the household.
Denounces Nazis in Vatican Catholic Clash
Cardinal Mundelein of Chicago launched a sharp denunciation of the Nazi regime over alleged truce breaking and persecution of German Catholics. The Vatican admitted the cardinal’s attack unofficially reflected Holy See sentiment, signaling further Catholic bishops’ condemnations are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Vatican
Reich
Cardnal Mundelein
Chicago
Holy See
Acton Finds Big Savings From Hydro Rate Cut
Acton officials report yearly electricity savings of about 2150 dollars due to a two dollar per horsepower rate cut by the Ontario Hydro Commission. Hydro's first year showed a 10935 dollar plant value with a 325 dollar operating surplus, while last year’s revenue reached 42499 dollars from 801754 kilowatt hours sold to lighting customers at 1.77 cents per kilowatt hour. The town notes an enlarged modern plant fully paid, equity in the Hydro System, and substantial reductions in power costs compared with pre Hydro rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ontario Hydro Commission
Commission
Hydro
Yiydro
Come
Strest
Ontirio Hydro
Ontario
United States
Ontario Hydro
Prerail
The Clock of Time: Now Is the Only Time for Action
A reflective piece on seizing the present. It urges immediate effort in work, mental or physical, arguing that now is the watchword for the wise and prudent, while dwelling on the danger of delaying until “then may never be.”
Puzzle Poem Clue: Oh Letter Hoy Feature
A riddle style item titled This Week s Puzzle Poem hints at letter positions across days and phrases. It notes a coupon solution and references a weekly section called Oh Letter Hoy, suggesting a playful puzzle in the page.
Munson Knitting staff honor Irene Flowers with gifts
Last evening at closing, Miss Irene Flowers received a shower of enamelled kitchen utensils from the Munson Knitting Company staff. Mr. Charles Kirknes presented the gifts, while Miss Lottie Mason read an affectionate address from her coworkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson Knitting Company
Irene Flowers
Charles Kirknes
Lottie Mason
Miss Flowers
Bear Arena
Nothing much happens in odd kitchen accident
Henry and the person greet each other with light banter about small mishaps. Henry mentions a pot of varnish spilled on the kitchen table and the wife cooking treacle pudding, framing a simple domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Nassagaweya Auction Sale Promises Farm Stock and Implements
The undersigned channels instructions from John H Bennety to auction on June 16 1937 at 1 30 PM details include Percheron horses graded cattle hogs and a large assortment of farming implements tools and equipment. A cash sale with no refunds and prior inspection urged at Nassagaweya Ontario location near Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn H. Bennety
Nassagaweya
Acton
Perciteron
Brad
Hereford Wielfera
York
Massey-Harris
Adpesey-Ylurvris
Maxsey-Harris
Bath
Mansey-Harris
Lister Oat Moller
Funning
Dalyy Darrel
Democrat
Scut
Enatiage York
Menizreiberths
Audlogeer
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Ruth Gibson
Thos. Kilty
Toront
Norman Lambert
Ottawa
A. Mason
Worcester
Banks
Gamble
Buffalo, Nly
Rev
Mra
CG. L., Poole
Ridgeway
Annie Walton
Qrayson
John Mann
Wilma Paddick
Lansing, Mich
Mrs. T. O'Neil
Ags
Auprey Allan
Detroit
Mint
John Allan
Gordon McKay
R. H. Wansbrough
G. A. Dills
Mrs
O. W. Harrison
Chester
George Wallace
John L Moore
Dundas
Messrs
James McGrachle
Harry Norton
South Porcupine
Jack E Waterhouse
Whitby
E. Prank Kennedy
Claude Precious and
Dide
Streetsville
E. Coles
Ray McDougall
Hornepayns
Mr. and
Wire
Wmi. Cooper
Chas. Yiynds
Mr. and Airs. J. McPherson
Kearns
Debbie
Shirley
James Bobble
Pred Punk
Binghamton, N.Y
Aire
Jas. Moore
Aviss Clara E. Moore
Mir
Mars
J. HL Reed
HW Hrigwell
Mfr
Harold Reed
Odtawa
Jack E. Kennedy
Betty and
Donald
Atre
Jos. N. Reld
J. Doble
Jhn
Listowel
James Dobbie
Mr. Thos
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph
Ars
Arthur Dryden
Jimmie and
Wobble
Hunt, Mich
Holmes
Jack Gibbons
James Gibbons
Cameron Avenue
W. J. Russell
Unionville
Mra. J. We
Kennedy
A. E. Nelson
Thos, Gibbons
Mr.p. Sayers
Minnie Gibbons
John Gibbons
Blue Wet
Deu Zylephone Company
Atton Yeterday
Tie
Yvez Paves
Mesars
Wilfred and
Tom “Gulcliffe
Grace Crawford
Harvey Weat
G. HW. Lants
Clara Lanty
Galt
Afr
Sutcliffe
Qay Gordon
Bibe
Mesara
Stanley Coy
Ken Keough
G. H. Lantz
William McPherson
Hartney, Ann
Mebherson
Bic- Pierson
Clothes
Yonge St
Ryrie Birks
Schubert
Grace Moore
Scrappy
Wm. J. McDonald
Georgetoun
Liliz
Jimmie
Doreen
Jean
3. Hepburn
Everton
Nat Margaret McDonald
An Bis
Jars
Ial McDonald
Familly
Dolly Earden
Calgary Valley
J. S. Coleman
Tumer Valley
Alto
Mission Band
Picnig
CG. O. Plank
Smart Simmer
DR. Locke
Sisman
Ontario Commission
Acton‘ Public Utilities Commission
Endeavour
George H W. Williams
Endeavor Qnd
Atlantic
Viva YY
Newport
England
Telmye
I. O. AY. Gopwith
WHS
Bagland
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