Acton Newsnotes Highlight Local Visits and Weddings
Acton residents share a busy week with relatives in Toronto Aurora and Regina. engagements and upcoming weddings are announced including Grace Elizabeth Almas to Edward Marsden with ceremony in Hamilton. Several locals recover from surgery and others attend church society meetings and regional events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Elizabeth
Mrs. Almas
Hamilton
S. T. Almas
Ancaster
Edward Marsden
Guelph
Water Heater Plan Cancelled by Commission
The Commission accepted W. R. Lashbrook tender to install meters at 1.20 each and completion by July 10. About twenty five to thirty meters will be installed as free water service installations are cancelled effective immediately. future maintenance and service charges will be paid by consumers after contract expiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Lashbrook
Quinlan Wheeler wedding at Mount Carmel Church
Miss Esther Wheelt han of Campbellville and Francis E Quinlan were married at eleven o clock Saturday morning at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Freeston. The bride's attendants were her cousins Mrs D C Hunter Miss Allea Greenlet and Mrs Margret Organ. Best man was brother Mr Worrie Quinlyn and ushers included Mr Eadward unter Mr Willian Organ and Mr Frank Greenless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Wheelthan
Campbellville
Francis E. Quinlan
Worrie Quinlyn
Eadward Unter
Williian Organ
Frank Greenless
Hamilton
Remark on Elephant Labor in Billiard Ball Making
In a curious line from a contemporary chatter, a speaker notes that a large herd of elephants were reportedly used last year to fashion billiard balls. The remark contrasts wonder with a trivial yet precise claim about animal labor.
Gregory Theatre Review Promises Light Wartime Fashion
Edna Werber profiles Gregory Theatre features Edward Arnold Frances Palmer and Joe McCrea in a program including Cartoon Pigs Is Pigs Gang Comedy Two Too Young and a chapter The Roaring Wear highlighting a varied bill for local patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Werber
Edward Arnold
Frances Palmer
Joe McCrea
Cutting the Corners in a Saturday ball tilt
A 40 run game featured Rob Brush stealing four bases, BU Waterhouse and Ne fa shining in center. Acton’s strong fielding and reliable pitcher spark hopes for a playoff berth under manager Drow in Fayrell’s absence. Burlington beat Brampton 4 to 0 as Acton prepares for Brampton away on June 12.
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Seo BU Waterhouse
Ne Fa
Sparky
Drow
Fayrell
Halton Juniors Achievement Day At Bilston District
The Halton Juniors held their annual Live Stock Judging competition in Bilston district with 76 young men and 45 young ladies participating. Morning farm visits evaluated ten classes of livestock. afternoon oral reasons were given by competitors at Milton High School. Prize winners included multiple clubs and individuals in Clothes Closets Milk Way and beef and dairy cattle categories, with certificates awarded for six completed projects.
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Helton Junior Partners
Halton Girls
Bilston
Hugh Rodney
W. ©. Brownridge
Robinson Brod
Esquesing
Percy Merry
Windsay Bros
O. Willmott & Son
Trafalgar
Dublin
Acton
Scotch Block
Milton
Norval
Hornby
Palermo
Wallace
Institutes
Halton
Mary Jarvie
Hazel Booth
Betty Wallace
J. H. Whitelock
Perry Merry
Hulton Women's Institute
Gov. Agnew
Duncan Campbell
George Currie
Ruth Cartwright
Halton Juniors
Dialogue Exchange Sparks Tense Moment in Turbulent Room
In a clipped quarrel, one speaker complains he has not spoken for ten minutes while the other accuses him of listening in a mocking way. The exchange hints at ongoing friction and unresolved tensions between the two figures.
Weary Mrs O Brien Exclaims Amid Laughing Exchange
A humorous exchange features Mrs O'Brien expressing frustration with Mike O'Brien in a lighthearted rural scene. The playful remark centers on reading brains in the eye of a needle, highlighting dialect and domestic humor.
Little Bills on Writing for Money Draws Mixed Prospects
A fragment notes that aspiring writers aim for payment but few achieve lasting success. It mentions Adung people and Vradesimen, acknowledging rough prospects and current awareness of earnings in writing work.
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Adung
Vradesimen
Uns
Court of Revision meets in Enquesing. assessments revised
The Enquesing Court of Revision convened at 10 a.m. Monday with George Currie as chair. Appeals included reduced land assessments for Charles Austin and Canadian National Railway cases. several appeals dismissed. Dog taxes stricken from roll. corrections and final revised roll authorized. council proceeding to monthly meeting with budget and relief payments approved.
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Enquesing
George Currie
N. A. Robinson
W. A. Wilson
H. May
Edwin Harrop
George Currin
Charles Austin
Firthrick & Tile Co. United
Canadian National
Canadian National Hailway
Toronto
Beardmore & Co. Ltd
Canadian National Railway
J. A. Bird
Roger Clancy
J. D. Smith
Hugh Rodney
Gordon Whaley
J. G. Wilson
Frank Wilson
L. L. Mullin
Mr. Steele
A. J. Evans
Jack Addy
Edwin Warrap
A. Wilson
J. May
Edwin Yarrop
Commissioner of Agricultural Loans
Lester Shop & Supply Co
Acton Welfare Board
A. E. Wilson & Co
County Council Approves Subway and Local Grants
County council favors Oakville subway construction, increases Children's Aid funding, and approves quarterly payments to hospitals education and road works. It also endorses property sale, paving, and debentures for county projects with a final adjournment on call of the Warden. Includes allocations to Georgetown Acton Oakville Alton Burlington.
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Thompson
Hewson
Byers
Blin
Robinson
Robbwn
Davis
Milton
Georgetown
Acton Fall
Yall
Oakville
Board of Railway Commissioners
Currie
Walton
Gilbert
McNiven
Gordon
P. L. Robertson
Womby
Kilbride
Vilage
Guelph Line
Bronte
Palermo
Seventh Line
Base
Campbellville
Alton
Burlington
Acton
Good Case and Seed Fair Trophies in Ontario Notices
Solicitor discusses separation grounds after a husband deserts his wife in a milliner window incident. The piece lists multiple seed fair trophies and high scores including Frank Chisholm Homby for grain and seeds and Geo Breckon Dronte for fruits and vegetables. Awards cover cream grading, trip to Ottawa and inter club competition with names such as Art McKeown Acton, Nelson Township, Craig Reid Georgetown, and many others.
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Alton
Breckon
Freeman
Halton Lead Growers’ Association
Frank Chisholm
Homby
Strathcona Orchards
Geo. Breckon
Dronte
Yallon Cream and Utter Co
Ack Lawson
Acton
Jack Lawson
Trace’ Meld
Georgetown
Angus McNabb
Craig Reid
Ottawa
Yvartley Cameron
Donald Clark
Bruce Eld
EB Ghield
jAlton Breckon
Reemun
War memoirs flashback in troop yard quarrel
A private vows vengeance on a harsh sergeant major after the war ends. The corporal urges restraint and patience, insisting the man maintain his composure and queue with the others. The exchange reveals tension and discipline in a military setting.
Niece and Aunt Argue Over Gallery Copy of Calendar
In a humorous exchange, Gin shows Aunt Sarah the celebrated painting Angelus by Miller. Aunt Sarah reacts with outrage, insisting no one would copy the calendar that has hung in their kitchen for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gin
Sarah
Angelus
Miller
Puzzle Poem Hidden within the Verse Clues
The verse hints at a five part riddle embedded in a playful poem. It suggests a two syllable word with three meanings tied to people, packaging, attire, military life, need, and growth. The clues link to words like “nut” and “seed” while noting playful mis-spellings and archaic phrasing.
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