Ballinafad Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors
Friends of Mrs Charles Noble report a partial recovery from illness in Toronto General Hospital and plan her return to Georgetown. Mr Merriam has been confined to bed. Mr Hume of Abernethy is visiting family in Ballinafad. Mrs Binnie recently returned from Toronto. A large segment of the district suffers from colds or flu. The Scotts of Toronto visited the Wylies, and Cecil Soper of Preston visited his father J Soper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Noble
Toronto
General Hospital
Georgetown
Merriam
Hume
Abernethy, Sask
Bunte
Binnie
Alex. Scott
Wylie
Cecil Soper
Preston
J. Soper
Community Notes Nurture Visits Amid Move Outs
The Corner records several local movements as families leave the neighborhood. Mrs Edward Cornell was taken to St Josephs Hospital in Guelph for appendicitis surgery and is expected to recover. Various relatives from Georgetown Kitchener Guelph Toronto and Miss Joan Tomlinson are listed visiting relatives in Guelph and at the Corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cornell
Guelph
George McBain
Kitchener
Jack Airdrie
Limehouse Community Socials and Winter Plow Update
The Girls Lookout Club held a crokinole party at the Scott home while Limehouse Women’s Institute met with Mrs. Kirkpatrick presiding. Birthdates and birthstones were shared, a Canadianization paper read, and the meeting ended with the National Anthem and social time. Snow plows cleared back roads, and Mrs. Angus McDonald bought the church missionary quilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hill
Toronto
Girls’ Lookout Club
Piesbyterian Church
John Scott
Limehouse Women's Institute
S. Kirkpatrick
Wright
Angus McDonald
Presbyterian Church Missionary Society
Mummery
Lenten Services and Holy Communion Held in Rockwood Churches
Last Friday in St John’s Church Lenten services attracted good attendance as Rev E A Brooks screened Bishop Stringer slides of the Yukon Territory. Sunday saw the Lord’s Supper at the United and Presbyterian churches with Rev R M Geiger of Welland and Rev Johnston presiding. A choir piece by Rev S Johnston’s wife and friend was well received. Preparations were held Thursday evening. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Fred Day of Hamilton and Miss Jean Torrance of Simcoe. Weather remained mild, easing snow piles along streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnn's
E. A. Brooks
Old Methodist
AL Othe Presbyterian Church
Johnston
S Johnston
Fred_Day
Hamilton
Jean .Torrance
Simcoe
Johnston Hewat
Frank Kelso
Guelpn
Engie Bolas
Enas Groasianieh
Koafu
Georgetown Lions Club carnival delights town crowd
A Georgetown carnival staged by the Lions Club at the Arena last Friday drew strong attendance. On Sunday Mrs. Joseph Armstrong sprained her ankle sliding on church steps. Week end visitors from Toronto and Newmarket joined local hosts. Mr. L. DeVries suffered a foot fracture last week and is under treatment in Toronto. Inaugural meeting for a Chapter of the Imperial Unders Daughters of the Empire held Monday at Mrs. R. F. Barber Herald’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arena
Georgetown Lions Club
Joseph Armstro
Amy Lowe
Marion Hargreaves
Toronto
Wm. Ross
Pickering College
Newmarket
H. G. Clark
The
Imperial Under Daughters’ of the Empire
R. F. Barber
Herald
Oakville News Briefs Highlight Local Edict and Weddings
Two new teaching departments opened in Oakville High School basement. A wedding in Deer Park Toronto connected Oakville residents Marjorie Sloan and Dr. Franklin Deans at Christ Church. An Oakville site near the lake will soon host a three story apartment building by architect B E T Ellis. Ontario Metal Specialties of Bronte won a Defence Department contract for canister parts for ten thousand gas masks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakvillle High School
Oakville
Christ Church
Deer Pare
Toronto
Marjorie Amelia Sloan
Franklin Murray Deans
B. E. T. Ellis
Dundas Street
Ontario Metal, Specialties
Bronte
Department of National Defense
Ottawa
Record-Star
Local News Briefs From Burlington Area In One Week
Wm Wiggins suffered a cut above the eye and shock after a Wednesday afternoon car crash. James Morton of Roseland broke two ankle bones Wednesday afternoon and was taken to Hamilton Hospital, likely home this week. Beach canal bridge closes to cars for about three weeks for floor repairs. Southeast pier repairs at Port Nelson estimated at 77000 dollars. A German police dog owned by Wm Barlett of Port Nelson was fatally shot and died despite veterinary effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Morton
Roseland
Hamilton Hospital
Beach Canal
South Bayside Pier
Department of Public Works
Wm. Barlett
Port Nelson
Gazette
RCAF
Vancouver
Sea Island
England
R Davis
Calgary
Milton News Roundup from Milton Ont and Toronto
Milton events include funeral of Alexander A Armstrong attended by brothers from Toronto. Officials present ministerial gown to Rev Gordon W Porter. Canadian Club at Milton Inn featured AR Haskell of Toronto Better Business Bureau. Milton Fire Brigade contained a truck fire. Town Council raised annual grant to the Canoe Board to 800 for new books. A measles outbreak sweep affects Milton with Dr Q E Syer noting severity but control. engagement announced between Lilian Mary Laece and Vernon Earl McArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Armstrong
E. Armstrong
Toronto
Alexander A. Armstrong
St. Paul's United
Gordon W. Porter
Canadian ‘Club
Milton Inn
AR Haskell
Better Business Bureau
Clarence Riddell
Milton
Milton_ Fire Brigade
Canoe Board
Joseph' H. 'Laece
King
Ontario
Vernon Earl McArthur
Chas
Headhead
Amos +E. McArthur
Seahioerm Oa
Acton Council Moves On Telephone Service and Tax Collection
The Acton council considers routing Acton rural telephone service to the Acton exchange and approves appointing W C Jones as assistant tax collector with 5 percent commission on past due taxes. Reports on Royal visit, town hall repairs, and a signal at Mill Street crossing are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Transport ‘Commissioners
Department of Highways
Mill Street
Acton
W. J. Beatty
A. Mason
Beatty
E. Jones
W.C Jones
Fidelity Bond
H. L. McDonald
Inter-departmental
Everton Visit and Local Social News
Mrs Turner stays a month with her daughter in Milton while Mr and Mrs Cox and Frank of Guelph visit Mr Ben Simons. Mrs J P McLeod returns home after weeks at Guelph General Hospital. Ospringe residents Wm McKenzie family visit aunt Miss M Sunter. Jesse McEnery of Ballynahinch visits Mrs Dampier. Women’s Institute meets Romé with Mrs Percy Smith. Mrs Wilderspin of Acton speaks on mat cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Frank
Guelph
Ben Simons
J. P. McLeod
Guelph General Hospital
Wm. McKenzie
Dorothy
Norman
Ospringe
M. Sunter
Jesse McEnery
Bailinafad
Dampier
Women’s Institute
Romé
Percy Smith
Wilderspin
Acton
Cedarvale notes local events and health updates
Mr Arthur Griffin lost a valuable cow last week. Mr Fred Smith and Mr W Harding have returned home from Guelph hospital. Mr Bert James and Mr Reg Cooper, who left for England last fall, are expected back the last of March. Miss Reta Smith of Toronto is spending a few weeks with her parents. Many in the area are ill with the flu. Miss Hazel McMullan of Guelph spent the weekend with grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Russell. Miss Phyllis Smith of Guelph visited her parents over the weekend. The three year old son of Mr and Mrs Johnston is ill with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert James
Reg. Cooper
England
Reta Smith
Toronto
Hazel McMullan
Guelph
Wm. Russell
Phyllis Smith
Cant Prove It Pardon Me in Small Town
A quirky exchange unfolds as a weary traveler asks for a criminal lawyer in a town where locals claim a lawyer may exist but cannot be proven. The podcastish dialogue hints at hidden expertise amid fifty years of residence.
County Seed Fair Showcases Exciting Grain and Cream Contests
The Milton Seed Fair highlighted Alsike exhibited by T. J. Brownridge Georgetown winning the grain and seed judging. Donald McNabb Acton and J. E. Pearen Acton earned silver trophies for sponsoring the most exhibits. Richard McLaughlin Norval topped Junior judging in grain and seeds and won the Tathcona Orchard trophy in fruit and vegetables. Harold Barber Acton claimed the Halton Seed Trophy and Elwood Johnston Acton won the Halton Cream and Butter trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsike
T. J. Brownridge
Georgetown
T. Eaton Co. Limited
Donald McNabb
J. E. Pearen
Acton
W. ‘E. _Brecken
Freeman
G. MeKostie
Guelph
N. J. Thomas
Halton
Harold Barber
Halton Cream & Butter Co
Elwodd Johnston
Victor Hall
Hornby
R. H. Hunter
Norval
Bruce Reid
Angus McNabb
Tie
Jack vanGoozen
Newton Ruddell
Dirk vanGoozen
John McLean
Jack Taylor
George Henderson
Dreaming of Treland Delays Start At School
A classroom scene shows Jack T daydreaming of Treland and mistaking the school bell for a steamboat signal while the teacher questions the boys about delays. Joe says he was simply waiting to see Jack off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Jack T
Treland
Joe
Local ill and injuries noted in Erin region sports and schools
Illnesses include Dr. J M Abbott with flu and Miss Emily Scott from Erin Public School convalescing at home. Harry Parschuk hospitalised for blood poisoning. Kenneth Ridler fractured leg from sleighing. Curlers at Brampton bonspiel report Erin rink results. Wm Beers fractures ankle amid fragile recovery after prior surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ridler
Erin Continuation
Emily
Scott
Guelph General Hospital
Newton
L. Smiley
C. Weddell
R. M. Bell
WE. Bush
Brampton
Erin
Beers
Belfountain
Advocate
Quote by Jack Miner Inspires Focus on Purposeful Work
A reflective line urges that one should not toil solely for sustenance but strive to work with meaning throughout life. The quote attributed to Jack Miner emphasizes purposeful effort over mere survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Miner
LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS COVER CREAM PRICES HOUSES AND LIVESTOCK
Cream prices 24c special and 19c for large eggs at Acton Creamery. Various ads include housework wanted, rental cottages on Young Street, rooms for rent, a red Durham cow for sale, used washer and churn, and a frame house estate sale. Also farm rental 100 acres Nassagawega and Texico agent recruitment for Canada business opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Creamery
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Neighborhood News
Ballinafad
Morris Burkholme
Lynd Smith
Herbert Alan
Alex. Mochrie
Myr Fred Hume
West
Mochrie
Jack Cornell
Baby
Charles Tomlinson
Joan
Robert
Limehouse
Rockwood
L. DeVries
Toronto General Hospital
Burlington
Wm. Wiggins
House of Refuge
Council of
Port Arthur
Municipal ‘Employees' Pension Act
Council
Everton
Cedarvale
Arthur Griffin
Mr. Fred Smith
Mr. W. Harding
Guelph Hospital
Erban Oats
C. G. Atkins
Jack Ruddell
Craig Reid
Malcolm McNabb & Sons
John Alexander
Walter Gray
Art
Swackhamer
Geo
Heatherington
A. E. Woodley
Col
D. H. C. Mason
W. E. Breckan
Hugh Reid
Wm. Chapman
Grant Campbell
Moffat
John Vansickle
Palermo
O.A.C
Miller Bros
Barley
Alfalfa
M. McNaob & Sons
Cleave Wilson
Geo. Fisher
Ross Swackhamer
Fred Ruddell
Richard McLaughlin
John McNabb
Addison Woodley
Bob Allan
Elwood Johnston
Grant Allan
Wilmer Davidson
Chas. Clarke
Alton Breckon
Walter Reid
Jack Lawson
Gordon Leslie
Martin” Heslop
Bright
Bray Chicks
Brown
J. M. Abbott
Harry Parschuk
Kipling
Cary Grant
Victor MclLagren
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
John Garfield
Claude Rains
May Robson
Ann Sheridan
Gloria Dickson
P.m
Leslie Howard
Bernard Shaw
Sensuti
Wendy Hiller
Georgetown Lumber. Co
Atlantic Airway
Seasumer
U.S. Coast Guard
United Church of Canada
Moton Oo
KE. M. Mecrew
MAS
Bower Avenue
J. L. Laughlin
Bua
Presbyterian . Knox Church
HL. Bennie
Willow Street
Young People Society
God
St. Alban's Church
E. A
Christ
Frank Holmes
P.O
L. Starkman
Howard Switzer
Gilson Snowbird
Free Press
AL W. Lee
Campbellville
Nassagawega
A.W. Allen
Church and
Main Streets
Myrtle V. Cook
Ic. F. Leatherland
Acton Griffin
Ontara
Nassaga- Xega
Halton County
Minnie Bennett
Canada
Texico
Clement
Montreal
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