Ballinafad Residents Share Local News
Friends report Mrs. Charles Noble recovering at General Hospital Toronto aims to return to Georgetown soon. Mr. Merriam confined to bed last week. Mr. Hume of Abernethy Sask. visiting his mother and sister in Ballinafad. Mrs. Binnie home from Toronto. Many district residents ill with colds or flu. Mr and Mrs Alex Scott of Toronto visited Wylie home. Mr and Mrs Cecil Soper of Preston visited Mr 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 News Brief of Local Visitors and Family Updates
The column notes several visits and a hospital admission. Mrs Edward Cornell was taken to St Josephs Hospital in Guelph for appendicitis surgery and is hoped to recover quickly. Edward Cornell visited his wife in hospital, while George Airdrie of Georgetown visited his sister in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cornell
Guelph
George McBain
Kitchener
Jack Airdrie
Limehouse community notes and social events
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hill and family visited friends in Toronto. The Girls' Lookout Club of the Presbyterian Church hosted a crokinole party at Mr. and Mrs. John Scott’s home. Limehouse Women’s Institute met with births and Canadianization topics discussed. Snow plows cleared back roads, and Mrs. Angus McDonald bought the church Missionary Society quilt. A local outbreak of fever prompted caution as residents visited Toronto cottage weekends.
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 evening St Johnn's Church hosted Lenten services with Rev E A Brooks presenting slides on Bishop Stringer’s work in the Yuaur Territory. Sunday saw the Lord's Supper at the United and Presbyterian churches with Rev R M Geiger and Rev Johnston officiating, a well attended edifice, and a choir piece by Mrs Johnston and a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnn's
E. A. Brooks
Old Methodist
AL Othe Presbyterian Church
Johnston
Georgetown Lions Carnival Impresses Crowds at Arena
A Georgetown Lions Club carnival at the Arena last Friday night drew strong attendance and was deemed a success. Mrs. Joseph Armstrong sprained her ankle after a fall on Anglican Church steps Sunday. Visitors from Toronto and Pickering College joined Mr. H. G. Clark. L. DeVries injured a foot and received care at Toronto General Hospital. The Imperial Under Daughters of the Empire held its founding meeting Monday at the home of Mrs. R. F. Barber-Herald.
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: New School Departments Opened
Oakville High School basement hosts two new teaching departments now operating. A wedding in Deer Park Toronto joined Oakville residents Marjorie Sloan and Dr. Franklin Deans. An Oakville lakeside three story apartment is planned with Dundas Street architect B E T Ellis. Ontario Metal Specialties of Bronte wins Ottawa defense contract for ten thousand gas masis parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakvillle High School
Oakville
Christ Church
Deer Pare
Toronto
Marjorie Amelia Sloan
Franklin Murray Deans
B. E. T. Eillis
Dundas Street
Ontario Metal, Specialties
Bronte
Department of National Defense
Ottawa
Record-Star
Local mishaps and bridge repair closures in Burlington
Wm Wiggins suffered a cut above the eye and a shooken crash after noon last Wednesday James Morton of Roseland broke two ankle bones and was taken to Hamilton Hospital Heacl canal bridge closed to traffic for about three weeks to repair flooring The east end of the south bayside pier is in dangerous condition repair planned at about 77000 German police dog owned by Wm Barlett Port Nelson fatally wounded after a bullet lodged in its stomach despite veterinary aid the dog died shortly after Gazette
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Morton
Roseland
Hamilton Hospital
Beach Canal
South Bayside Pier
Department of Public Works
Wm. Barlett
Port Nelson
Gazette
Milton Items Reflect Local Events In Milton Ontario
The town notes multiple events from Milton Ontario including a funeral for Alexander A. Armstrong attended by his brothers, a church gown presented to Rev. Gordon W. Porter, and talk by AR Haskell of the Better Business Bureau. Fire damaged a truck, and council boosted the canoe board grant to 800 dollars. A milton epidemic is described as severe but mild in form. Engagements announced for Lilian Mary Laece and Vernon Earl McArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Armstrong
E. Armstrong
Toronto
Alexander A. Armstrong
St. Paul's United Church
Gordon W. Porter
Canadian ‘Club
Milton Inn
AR Haskell
Better Business Bureau
Milton
King
Ontario
Vernon Earl McArthur
Chas
Headhead
Amos +E. McArthur
Acton Council Advances Local Telephones and Tax Duties
Council discussed connecting Acton residents to the Acton exchange to improve rural telephone service. It moved to hire a person to collect arrears, appoint W C Jones as assistant tax collector with a 5 percent commission, and require punctual progress reports. The Royal visit itinerary and Town Hall repairs were also noted for future action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Beatty
A. Mason
Acton
Acton Exchange
Beatty
E. Jones
W.C Jones
Fidelity
H. L. McDonald
Inter-departmental
Local Social Notes From Milton And Guelph Region
Mrs Turner stays a month with her daughter in Milton. Mr and Mrs Cox and Frank from Guelph visited Mr Ben Simons. Mrs J P McLeod returns home after weeks in Guelph General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wm McKenzie and children visit their aunt Miss M Sunter in Ospringe. Mr and Mrs Jesse McEnery of Bailinafad spent Sunday with Mrs Dampier. Women’s Institute met at Romé, Mrs Percy Smith. Mrs Wilderspin of Acton spoke on meat cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Burkholme
Guelph
Lynd Smith
Herbert Alan
Alex. Mochrie
Myr Fred Hume
West
Mochrie
Jack Cornell
Baby
Toronto
Charles Tomlinson
Joan
Robert
Cox and
Frank
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 Notices and Local News Briefs
Mr Arthur Griffin loses a valuable cow last week. Mr Fred Smith and Mr W Harding have returned from Guelph hospital. Mr Bert James and Mr Reg Cooper, who left for England last fall, expected back late March. Miss Reta Smith of Toronto visiting parents for a few weeks. Several residents confined to bed with influenza. Miss Hazel McMullan of Guelph spent the weekend with grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Russell. Miss Phyllis Smith of Guelph visited over the weekend. The three year old son of Mr and Mrs Johnston ill with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert James
Reg. Cooper
England
Reta Smith
Toronto
Hazel McMullan
Guelph
Wm. Russell
Phyllis Smith
Pardon me in a small town the stranger seeks a lawyer
A puzzled stranger asks a resident if a criminal lawyer exists in their town. The resident replies they are not certain how to prove the presence after fifty years, while implying that such a lawyer might exist but is not confirmable.
County Seed Fair Showed Strong Exhibits and Winners
An Alsike exhibit by T. J. Brownridge of Georgetown won the championship at the County Seed Fair held in Milton, with special trophies donated by T. Eaton Co. Limited awarded to Brownridge and Donald McNabb and J. E. Pearen for large exhibit totals. The program featured speakers Dr. G. MeKostie and Prof. N. J. Thomas, and judging drew 32 entrants in grain, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and cream grading.
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
Milton
Richard McLaughlin
Norval
Orchar Phy
Halton Seed
Harold Barber
Halton Cream & Butter Co
Elwodd Johnston
Lads Late to School Dream Scene
A classroom scene shows a teacher scolding boys for tardiness as Jack explains his dream of Treland and mistaking the bell for a steamboat signal while Joe asserts he was simply waiting to see Jack off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Jack T
Treland
Joe
Local illnesses injuries and curling results reported
Dr J M Abbott ill with the flu confined to his room. Harry Parschuk treated at Guelph General Hospital for blood poisoning. Kenneth Ridler injured in a sleighing accident. Emily Scott of Erin Continuation School convalescing at home. Curlers L Smiley C Weddell R M Bell and W E Bush at Brampton bonspiel. Erin rinks won two games and lost one in extra end. William Beers Belfountain fractured ankle after slipping on ice, not fully recovered from last summers operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ridler
Erin Continuation
Emily
Scott
Guelph General Hospital
Fins
Newton
L. Smiley
C. Weddell
R. M. Bell
W.E. Bush
Brampton
Erin
Wm, Beers
Belfountain
Beers
Advocate
Quote by Jack Miner on work and life
A short quotation emphasizes balancing labor with meaningful living. It urges not to toil solely for wages but to align work with life’s purpose. The remark attributes the idea to naturalist Jack Miner and frames work as part of a full life rather than the sole pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Miner
Various small ads from Acton Free Press
A collage of classified notices including cream and egg prices from Acton Creamery, housework job seeks, rental offers for rooms and cottages, sale items such as a Daisy churn and washers, livestock and farm leases, an estate frame house for sale, baby chicks for sale, a large farm listing in Nassagawega area, and an agent wanted advertisement for Texico business opportunities.
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Neighborhood News
Ballinafad
Limehouse
Rockwood
Fred_Day
Hamiltn
Jean .Torrance
Simcoe
Johnston Hewat
Frank Kelso
Guelpn
Engie Bolas
Enas Groasianieh
Koafu
L. DeVries
Toronto General Hospital
Burlington
Wm. Wiggins
House of Refuge
Council of
Port Arthur
Municipal ‘Employees' Pension Act
Board of Transport ‘Commissioners
Department of Highways
Mill Street
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
Victor Hall
Hornby
Bruce Reid
Wm. Chapman
Grant Campbell
Moffat
John Vansickle
Palermo
O.A.C
Miller Bros
Barley
Alfalfa
M. McNaob & Sons
R. H. Hunter
Angus McNabb
Tie
Jack vanGoozen
Newton Ruddell
Dirk vanGoozen
John McLean
Jack Taylor
George Henderson
Cleave Wilson
Geo. Pisher
Ross Swackhamer
Fred Ruddell
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
Leslie Howard
Bernard Shaw
Sensuti
Wendy Hiller
Georgetown Lumber. Co
Vancouver
RCAF
Sea Island
R Davis
Calgary
Atlantic
U.S. Coast Guard
United Church of Canada
Moton Oo
KE. M. Merrew
Bower Avenue
J. L., Laughlin
Presbyterian . Knox Church
HL. Bennie
Willow Street
Young People Society
God
St. Alban's Church
E. A
Christ
Frank Holmes
Acton Creamery
P.O
L. Starkman
Howard Switzer
Gilson Snowbird
Free Press
AL W. Atamg . RR
Campbellville
Nassagawega
A.W. Allen
Church and
Main Streets
Myrtle V. Cook
Ic. F. Leatherland
Acton Griffin Sprowl
Ontara
Nassaga- Xega
Halton County
Minnie Bennett
Canada
Texico
Clement
Montreal
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