Town Notes and Visits Across Erie Region
Orton Mr Morley Atton of Toronto welcomed by Rew AoE and Mrs Atton over Sunday. Norman Bilton and family plan moving to Tear Erie area to start farming. Ross Ballentine enjoyed a motor trip through St. Catharines Niagara Fort Erie this past week. Steen Erin visited with Wm Lane. Winfred Thompson's pneumonia condition improving. Mrs Lorne Gregson in Guelph General Hospital awaiting operation. wishes for rapid recovery. Mrs Thos Dearing hosted Lorrie McNally Jos McNally and daughter with A Duncan and E McNally. Relatives visit Sunday. Mrs Albert Gray's health not favorable. George Bolton Billy returned from Belfountain. Bolton to resume work on the C PR. Mrs Wm Millar, winter visitor with her daughter Mrs Herron Mitchell Ont, visits with son Lloyd. Clarence Millar Sudbury and family guests at the same home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morley Atton
Toronto
Wis
Rew Aoe
Mra Atton
Norman Bilton Ui
Erie’ Ville
Ross Ballentine
St. Catherines
Niagara
Fort Erie
Steen
Erin
Wm. Lane
Winfred Thompson
Lorne Gregson
Guelph General Hospital
Thos. Dearing
Lorrie McNally
Jos. McNally
A. Duncan
Bob
E. McNally
Golt
Albert Gray
George Bolton
Billy
Belfountain
Mr. Bolton
Wm. Millar
Mre.Herron
Mitchell
Lloyd
Clarence Millar
Sudbury
Douglas Smith
Guwlt
Cole
Miss. Thompson
Orangeville
A. Shortill
Alex. Irvine
Logie Robertson wedding honored by Nassagaweya community
A Friday reception in Nassagaweya honors Mr. and Mrs. Logie Robertson hosted by the bride's parents, with forty guests amid pink and white decor and a three tier cake. A later gathering at Bloomsbury School marked the couple's recent marriage, featuring speeches, music, and an address from neighbors. thunder and spring seeding are noted in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logie Robertson
Charles Darby
Dundas
Toronto
Guelph
Hamilton
Elora
Acton
Eramosa
Rockwood
Bloomsbury School
George Gordon
A. Near
Ross Gordon
G. Gordon
Mamie Near
Ross
Burlington Plans and Real Estate Developments This Season
Burlington plans an intermediate terrace team this season and expects an executive to be elected. Land assessment progresses, town re-use works underway, and the Sharpe farm on Maple Avenue sold to Hamilton buyers for subdivision. Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission announces a new terminal station to be erected locally as part of provincial policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Toouipein
Sharpe
H. T. Poster
Maple Avenue
Hamillton
Gazette
Toronto
Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commision
Aie
Bk A
Leaside
Local Social Notes Reflect Weekend Visits and Church Event
Ballinafad residents and guests were seen visiting relatives across the district. A church event by the WMS and Mission Circle at the United Church featured Rev. Burbridge of Korea, Mrs. Burbridge talk, a Shortill solo, and a mission drama and choruses by Mission Circle girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Soper
Preston
J. Soper
Charles Hart
Plum Hollow
David. McEnery
W.M.S
Mission Ciirele
United Church
Burbridge
Korea
Rockwood Horticultural Society Meets Discusses Show Plans
The Rockwood Horticultural Society held its spring meeting in Town Hall with President Mrs. A Beard presiding. A report on the Ontario Horticultural Association Convention in Toronto was presented by Mrs. Chas Harris. Preparations for the August 24 local show were announced along with other community matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood Horticultural Society
A. Beard
Ontario Horticultural Association
Toronto
Chas. H. Harris
Ww. W. Simpson
Guelph
Wm. Harris
Masters Neil
Norman Lambert
John Innes
Johnstone and Rumiley
Acton
Rockwood
Charles’ ‘Duffield
Dlifford
Mall Street
K. B. Waller
London
Tesday
Minnie Nickell
Windsor
Mundo
Munroe
Hamilton
Malcolm Smith
Aberfoyle
Suraday
Fred Hamilton
Elk Hamilton
Roy Day
Wesley Harris
University of Forgate
Commanding General Carton de Wiart Leads British Forces in Norway
General Adrian Carton de Wiart, born in Belgium and educated in Oxford, serves as Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Forces that have landed in Norway during World War II. De Wiart earned the Victoria Cross in the prior war after eight wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moilnus
Adrian Carton de Wiart
Norway
Gen. de Wiart
Belgium
Bait
Oxford
England
Visitors Night at Georgetown High School Highlights Community Talent
The second annual Visitors Night drew large crowds of parents and friends to review the Book-Larnin Academy at Georgetown High. St Georges Church hosted a purpose driven dinner and concert, while residents described dangers and local events including a late week accident on Maple Avenue involving Archibald of Brampton and Cecil Maditt with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Georges Church of Meility
Alues St. George’s
Archibald
Brampton
Col Ikien
Cecil Maditt
Magill
Maple Avenue
Quita
Oakville Residents Honored in Civic Night Awards
Oakville hosts a civic night at the Village Inn honoring Alfred Hillmer for fifty years with the Fire Department and presenting his cane from the Lions Club. Bill Davis and Bill Meikle return from leave to Montreal amid local Rotary and Juvenile Hockey notes and town council funding changes. Indigent residents face hospital admission by Medical Officer of Health approval. J M Wallace of Oakville Basket Co joins the 1940 41 Industrial Accident Prevention Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Davis
Bill Meikle
Montreal
Oakville
Oakville Juvenile Hockey Association
St. John's United Church
Woodworkers Accident Prevention Association
J. M. Wallace
Oakville Basket Co
Industrial Accident Prevention Associations
Alfred Hillmer
Oakville Lions Club
Village Inn
Herbert Hall
Hamilton
Lions International
Hillsburg Dramatic Club stages Aunt Susie Shoots the Works
The Hillsburg Dramatic Club under Mrs. Bert Weeks presented the three act mystery farce Aunt Susie Shoots the Works at City Hall Auditorium Guelph to a packed house. The Young People’s Society of Burns Church filled Town Hall on Wednesday evening with Aunt Till Goes to Town. Directed by Mrs. J M Abbott the cast delivered numerous amusing alterations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth McDougall
Guelph General Hospital
Teresta Smith
D. H Burt
Takewood
Ohio
Hillsburg
Clui
Bert Weeks
Susie
City Hall
Guelph
Young People's Society of Burns' Church
J. M. Abbott
Sunday Visitors Gather at Several Local Homes
Sunday visits filled local homes as families hosted relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McMillan and others from Woodstock Guelph Hillsburg Townline and Acton. Long weekend guest lists feature Mr. Thompson Reed of Toronto staying with Misses Mary and Kate Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Shepherdson
Andrew McMillan
Woodstock
W. Parker
M. Stuart
Guelph
M. Black
Albert McWilliams
M. Forester
Puslinth
W. Charlton
Hillsburg
Wil ‘Black
Kelti
Baby
Townline
Thompson Reed
Toronto
Mary
Kate Reed
Fred McCutcheon
Acton
Alvin McCutcheon
John McCutcheon
Lois Campbell
Bontezi Guests Attend Weekend Vists and Services
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bontezi hosted a visit by Mr. James Davies of Hamilton and Miss Helen Beott of Eden Milla during the weekend. There was a good attendance at both Sunday School and church services on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Bontezi
James Davies
Hiamilton
Helen Beott
Eden Milla
Nicthe Homme
Milton Telfer Peddie Goes to Toronto for Studies
Milton Telfer Peddie leaves Milton for Toronto to finish his course at the Canadian Electronic Institute. Bruce MacNabb, son of Gordon MacNabb, is now in the RCAF. Miss Jean and Miss Lorena McLaren visited the Parsonage in Milton. Rita Mary Jeanette Huffman to marry Addison Woodley next month. The Milton Bowling Club held its 27th annual meeting with a push to affiliate with the Provincial Association and form a junior group. Private Nelson Lott on leave honored by Milton Tigers Softball Club with a banquet and a presented watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telfer Peddie
Tornto
Canadian Electronic Institute
Bruce MacNabb
Gordon MacNabb
King Street
Mhton
RCAF
Jean McLaren
Renfrew
Lorena McLaren
Petrolia
G. W. Oerters
Fred Huffman
Rita Mary Jeanette
Addison Toodley
A. E. Woodley
Milton Bowling Club
A. R. El-iott
H. E. Earl
R. M. Clements
R Provincial Association
Nelson Lott
Thee 48Th Highlands
Milton Tigers
Duncan ‘Timbers
Reg. Atkins
Lott
Community Venues and Visits Highlight Limehouse Socials
A lively limehouse social scene is described with Mrs McDonald and sons hosting a large gathering for dancing. Toronto visitor Mrs Mummery stays with uncle Mr Doughty who has since passed away. Various club meetings and social visits wrap the week.
Variety of items for sale and notices from Acton area
Thirteen young pigs for sale. For rent two or three rooms furnished or unfurnished available May 15. Building lot on Lake Avenue for sale. Spreader deals offered by D Wilfong. Garden opportunity via Mrs KannaWin. Kerogas coal stove for sale from Mrs Angus McEachern. Deering manure spreader and various farm animals listed by Joe Herzog. Household articles for sale at Mrs A McMullen’s, Church Street. Poll tax payment and dog license deadlines by May 20 per By-laws tax collector E Harrop.
Permanent Waves Advertises Machineless Style Service
An old classified notices a cool comfortable machineless permanent wave with no heaters or straitening, priced at 350 and 500 dollars. Also listed are used farm machines including a Tudhone Anderson manure spreader, Peter Hamilton seed drill, Masey Harris drill, drag harrows, a land roller, and a note that all items are in good shape and ready to ship to York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudhone- Anderson
Peter Hamilton
Masey-Harris
York
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Ite
Ife
Clarence Wilson
Cameron Ramshaw
Drew Fulton
Burlington
Ballinafad
Weir
George Gorton
St. John’s Church
Georgetown
T. A. Stanthead
The
Herald
Morney
J. Moore
Stapilasd
Thawl Jumeller
Ge. HH. MaacPheriend
Voronto
Ehuldrezas
John Allan
Bandra
Chargetown
8. McGibbon
Everton
Jack Kingshott
Rawleighs Quality
BPICE
Parkelp
School Lane
Tris
Lous Brownlow
RR. No
Campbelville
Ang Gh Cote
Behool
Avec
Blue Star
Corner Mile
Young Silv
Jack Hargrave
Milton
Limehouse
Mrs McDonald and Sons
Dick Packer
Marjory Cross
H. Norton
A. W. Lane
Dorothy
Norma
R. Lane
Sam Gisby
Scott & McHale
B. D. Rachlin
Y.M.C.A
Ont
Chevrolet
J .H. Boye
Chisven
Daymond Motors
Oldsmobile
Presbyterian
Knox Calsurch
Rennie
Willow Street
Pean Ible Chana
Tampany
Minkee-Heltet Ht
Noles ‘Phe
Rindsay Schoad Pour
George Inciles
Tony Zichhorn
I. R. No
Concession
Nassgaweyp
Lake Avenue
J. ‘R. Kennedy
Mil Street
D. Wilfong
Mrs. Kannawin
Angus McEachern
Young Street
Joe Herzog Crewsons
A. McMullens
Jessie Russell
Ontario
D ‘Wil-Fong
Myra
Malter
A.E. Richardson
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