Social and Personal Items From Acton and District
A roundup of local visitors and residents with a busy weekend. Notables include Rev. oeai Gifford visiting Acton Friends, Dr and Mrs J H Johnson of Toronto visiting, Mrs Jennie Dryden visiting Flint Michigan, and the Coles family hosting in Guelph. Families from Aurora to Oshawa host and visit, with trips to Detroit, New York, and England noted. Wesley Fountain returns home from Guelph hospital after treatment and faces further rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Fountain
George Fountain
Church Street
Guelph
Knightshonors for Canadian scientists mark King’s Birthday list
The King’s Birthday honors include knighthoods for two Canadians in scientific research. Sir Charles Saunders, originator of Marquis wheat, transformed Canadian agriculture from Ottawa to the United States, while Dr. Frederick Banting, insulin discoverer, continued high level scientific work at the University of Toronto after Nobel recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Saunders
Sir Charles Saunders
Central
Ottawa
Marquis
Canada
United States
Saunders
London
Ontario
Dominion Cerealigt
Gaunders
Frederick Ga. Banting
University of Toronto
Alliston
Cambrai
Liberals Sweep the Province See Major Shifts in Voting
The report notes large Liberal gains across several towns and townships. Acton increased Liberal majority from 27 to 161 while Burlington dropped Conservative lead from 377 to 86. Georgetown swung to a Liberal majority of 73. Nassagawega and Blakelock show strong Liberal support. C F candidate Heatherington had limited impact. deficits and deposits noted in Milton and Milton Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
Miltom
Burlington
Blakelock
Nassagawega
Glenwilliams
Dublin
R. S. Heatherington
Milton Heights
Mr. Davis
Mr. Blakelock
Davis
Mr. Heatherington
U F O Picnic At Stanley Park Draws Actondale Members
Actondale U F O clubs held their annual picnic at Stanley Park Erin on Saturday June 16 with games and multiple races for different age groups. Winners included Helen Sprow Lucy Denny George Burt Elva Wiley Annie McCullough and others as fans enjoyed supper and a peanut scramble after the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actondale U. F.O
Stanley Park
Erin
Helen Sprow
Helen McEachern
Kenneth Allan
Jack Stewart
Lucy Denny
Isabel Sw
George Burt
Fred Shortill
Norman Anderson
Leslie Swackhamer
Elva Johnston
Bill Johnston
Daisy Foster
George Wilson
Pearl Foster
Annie Black
George
Aileen Clarridge
Aileen Clarridge, . Balloon Race—Mrs. F. Denny, Mrs. J. J. Stewart
Tom Nicol
Wilmer David
The Road Salesman Then and Now Thirty Years Ago
Twenty five years ago selling goods on the road was a slower but steadier business. Postwar high speed production brought mass markets and ruthless competition. Leaders warn that keenness and efficiency matter but honest handling and personal service remain essential for profitable work. Trade bodies now stress cooperation fair pricing and reliable turnover with profit on every job.
Acton High School Examination Results Show Top Scores
The Acton High School exams list Form I finals with grades A to D and announce certificates for middle school students in specified subjects. Notable names include Audrey Chalmers scoring 75 to 100 percent. several students receive certificates in Physics Latin Comp Ancient History Literature and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Margaret
Breen
Eileen
Campbell
Helen
Cornell
Dennis
John
Fraser
Hugh
Hansen
Ted
Henderson
Charles
Lamb
Lambert
Jean
Molozzie
George
Near
Marjorie
Norton
Harry
Sprowl
Ada
Switzer
Roszelle
Turner
Fred
Girl Guides Hold First Church Parade and Paper Drive
The 35th LODE Co Girl Guides attended the evening service at St Alban’s Church on June 10. They have spent the week collecting papers and magazines with a prize offered to the patrol collecting the most. Orioles lead, Orchids second. Court of Honor meets Tuesday evening June 26 at Captain Mrs P W Pearen’s home.
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P. W. Pearen
Roosters Wake Sally in Early Morning Dispute
Sally complains roosters crowing keep her awake. Harold retorts not to tame them and jokes about waking early. The exchange centers on farm life and a lighthearted clash over roosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
Harold
Gregory Theatre Weekend Showcases and Film Lineup
The Gregory Theatre presents a mixed program including a dramatic piece with four characters and a moral code by W. Van Dyke, the creator of Trader Horn. It features Joan Blondell and Guy Kibbee in a Dramedy, plus a Technicolor cartoon Brave Tin Soldiers and a musical Stand Up and Cheer starring Warner Baxter and Madge Evans. Also on the bill are Travelling the Road and Born to Die along with a Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell dinnerware segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. van Dyke
Tarzan
Joan’ Blondell
Guy Kibbee
Fox News
Warner Baxter
Madge Evans
Rally at Ballinafad marks fifth Easter session
The fifth Easter Sectional Rally of the Halton Presbyterial of the Women's Missionary Society met at the United Church Ballinafad with nine auxiliaries represented. Mrs. Jewitt spoke on Builders of Gods Kingdom the Task and the Challenge. The Ballinafad Mission Band presented a pageant and the day closed with thanks and birthday wishes to Rev. George Aitken and Mrs. Aitken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
W. H. Cudmore
Hamilton
Waterloo
Jn Smuck
Oakville
G. Aitken
Ballinafad
China
Kate Morgan
Bronte
J. A. Jewitt
Women’s ' Misionary ‘Society
HL. Ingiehart
Palermo
George Aitken
The
Rally Church
Acton Women's Missionary Society
J. W. Barberee
Wesley
Stamps of Doom Drive Murders for Rare Collectibles
A British newspaper ties brutal Berlin murders to the pursuit of rare stamps and high black market values. It notes past killings over stamps, including a 1910 Cape Town murder and a hanging thief, and recalls famous collections like the Kings and the British Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Éwn
Mauritius
British Museum
T. K. Tapling
IM. P
England
Queen Victoria
Dr. Gray
The Truth Mrs Van Epps Cora Sweep Behind Door
Cora answers yes to sweeping behind the door as Mrs Van Epps inquires about the housework. The dialogue captures a domestic moment with plausible period phrasing and childlike obedience.
Not Far Enough in the Fall of the Elevator
A dialogue snippet recalls a near fall as a character teases another about sins flashing before their eyes after a five story drop. The tone suggests a noir or dramatic exchange focusing on fear and guilt.
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Oeai Gifford
J. H. Johnson
Tor‘Gilto
Jennie Dryden
Arthur Dryden
Flint, Mich
W. Coles
McColl
Jas. Gibbons
Young Street
Frank Cook
Wilbert Murray
Toronto
Beth Harrison
Ontario ‘Ladies’College
Et Whitby
George Dryden
Tom
Holmes
G4. Simmons
Clubine
Aurora
E. Coles
Erwin Duggan Ander
the Sabre
G. W. Murray
Jimmie and
Bobbie
Funt, Mich
H. S. Holmes
A.A. B. Kenney
Maple Creek, Sask
W. R. Kenney
Harold Sutcliffe and
Shirley
Detroit, Mich
G. H. Lantz
Arthur Brown
Donald, Clifford and
Alan
Oshawa
E.H. Vincent
Norman Dryden
Mrs. H. S. Holmes
New York
Norman Masales
Mr. Garvin
Mosales
Robert Garvin
Margaret Garvin
J. F. E. Terry and Family
Brantford
Thos. E. Bennett
R. Bennett
M. Z. Bennett
J. H. Reid
Mr. Reed
W. J. Fletcher
Liberals
U. F. O. Picnic
Actondale
Acton High School
Chalmers
Audrey
el Ahaa
FORM
Aiteens
M. Beattie
A Bennie
D Breen
A Chapman
K Cole
Cross
J. Cross
Rigby
al Elliot
Gibson
A Edseeone
BO Hassard
M Jones
Jim Op Lasby
Joe Leatham
McArthour
Eterna
Ater Sterritt
Vickers
Girl Guide. News
35Th . Lode. Co
Convention City
Janet Gaynor
Charles Farrell
W. M
3. A. Jewitt
Stamps OF Doom
Berlin
Maxwell R. Stark
Rachlin’s
Suite 205 Medical
Dental
Spadina Avenue
West
Tiger
Kellogg
Quaker
Libby
Patterson’s
Rob Bol Per Ib
Patterson's
County of
Yours Sincerely
W. S. Davis
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