Weekend visits feature Toronto and area residents
Mils Jean Coles of Toronto spent the weekend with Acton friends. Angus Kennedy of Kitchener and Doris Maddock of Toronto visited Acton. Gordon Bielby and Nellie Hall and husband BUI Hall, both of Toronto, stayed at their Acton home. E J Hassard fished at Mono Mills. Frank Holloway returned from Kirkland Lake. A T Brown attended a Drug Trading Co meeting in Toronto. Rev John Waldie and Donald of Arthur visited his parents. J H Eliott, Harold Eliott, and W Coles toured Tillsonburg and Delhi. Mrs W J Russell and children of Unionville visited Mrs J M Kennedy and Miss ME Nelson. Mrs EE Barr visiting with her brother EE Barr and parents Mr. and Mrs John Barr. Mrs Barr sails for England to attend the Coronation on the Queen Mary. Mr and Mrs Pallant celebrated their eleventh anniversary at Harry Adler’s in Hespeler.
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Mr. Pallant
Harry Adler
Hespeler
Acton School Board Thanks Citizens for Festival Help
The Acton School Board expresses gratitude to those who loaned cars and assisted in arrangements for the County Musical Festival. Appreciation is extended to all who supported the event and contributed to its success in Acton.
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Acton
Acton School Board
Georgetown figures at conventions and local arts events
Georgetown residents attended the Retail Merchants Convention in Toronto at the Royal York Hotel. William Devereaux of Toronto University joined the American Society of Mechanical Engineers meeting in Columbus Ohio. Doris Bessey won the Silver Coronation Medal in Peel open contralto at Port Credit. Georgetown Pipe Band led by Pipe Major McCarroll played on Main Street. Agnes Bruyns showcased student and adult art, mixing with visitors. Dominion Seed House staff held their second annual reunion and supper at Hunters Inn with music from Eva Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Buck
A. Furnell
Graham Purnell
Retail Merchants
Royal York Hotel
Toronto
William Devereaux
Toronto University
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Columbus
Ohio
Doris Bessey
Port Credit
Ontario
Georgetown
McCarroll
Main Street
Agnes Bruyns
Dominion Seed House
Hunters Inn
Eva Thompson
Herald
Sphinx Begs Help Over Fence Then Trades Tools
A breezy garden scene shows two neighbors calling to each other across a fence. They joke about borrowing Jonza’s rake and offering use of his roller in return, reflecting a casual exchange of favors.
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Jonza' Rake
Child weighs in nurse’s care as man asks price paid
Jackie watches the nurse weigh the newborn and asks in shock what his mother paid per pound for the baby. The scene hints at a troubling exchange and the man’s strained reaction.
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Jackie
Doubtful Optimism and Odd Exchanges Cited
A dialogue fragment shows a character stating hope for the future while appearing worried. The other responder questions the optimism, insisting the cause for concern remains. A separate exchange mentions Jones, Brown, and various quirky phrases about trips and tools.
Douglas Social Credit figure sails from Montreal to discuss Alberta plans
Social Credit member and Alberta Legislature chairman from Montreal sails April 30 for England to confer with Major Clifford C Douglas founder of the Social Credit theory. The trip aims to have Major Douglas act as technical adviser in establishing Social Credit in Alberta.
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Social Credit
Alberta
Alberta Social Credit Board
Montreal
England
Clifford C. Douglas
Social Credit Theory
MacLachlan
Major Douglas
The Old Thade Drummer-Why and Nastus Speak of Mining
The dialogue shows Drummer-Why greeting Nastus in the West and Nastus explaining he is in the mining business. The exchange hints at Nastus working in a Caledonian mining setting, with playful banter between the two speakers.
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Nastus
West
Calei Mining
Two youths discuss a mysterious figure at a lads' institute
In a fragmentary exchange the youths debate a man called Zero and another described as always cold. They ask who the subject was and remark on how he kept himself warm, noting a contrast with Zero.
Obituary of Mrs Eluzn Stark of Esquesing
Mrs Ellen Stark widow of James Stark and daughter of Abraham Neil sor died at her home in Esquesing after illness. A lifelong resident she chaired Boston Presbyterian Church activities and is survived by her son A Nelson Stark two grandchildren and a brother Andrew. Funeral held Wednesday conducted by Rev Mr Andrews with six nephews as pallbearers. Interred Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown.
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Ellen Stark
James Stark
Abraham Neilsor
Ape
Exquesing
Irs
Stark
Boston Presbyterian Church
A. Nelson Stark
Andrew
Esquesing
Mr. Andrews
Boston Church
Wm. Nellson
Yupperville
Thomas Aitken
Guelph
John Newton
Limehouse
John Wilson
Hornby
Walter
Thomas W Brownridge
Georgetown
Greenwood Cemetery
Herald
Ontario group warns against wild flower plucking
The Ontario Horticultural Association renews efforts to protect wild flowers including the white trillium. It urges restraint from indiscriminate picking and says leaves and roots must remain to ensure next season's bloom. Teachers and pupils are urged to foster a protective attitude toward native flora.
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Ontario
Ontario Horticultural Association
Canada
J. B. Spencer
Dominiou
Coronation Puzzle Poem Fourteen Part Riddle
A fragmented verse riddles letters from monarch to crowns and bells describing a four word sentence about the coronation. The final line hints at a discount phrase about a coupon and the loud chant long live the king.
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Spain
Kipling
Banquet marks closing meeting of United Young Peoples
A year end banquet featured the closing meeting of United Young Peoples. After a bountiful supper plans were made for a summer picnic and an autumn opening night. A crokinole party followed the business session.
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United Young Peoples
Coronation Talks At High School Prepare Pupils
Principal MacRae at the High School has given daily talks on Coronation Day to pupils. Classes have met each day to enhance understanding. The series continues until next week with a fitting service at the school as a climax.
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MacRae
Coronation Tea at YC C A Draws Large Local Crowd
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LO D E hosted a coronation tea in the gymnasium of YC C A on Saturday afternoon. Regent Mrs. FP Blow welcomed guests while Mrs. P Smith and Mrs. W J Gould poured tea. Entertainment featured vocal and violin solos by listed performers and readings by several ladies in attendance.
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YC C. A
Duke of Devonshire
LO. D. E
FP. S. Blow
P. Smith
W. J. Gould
Ruth Gibeon
Bis
Leishman
Sammy Brunnelle
Bruce Pargeter
John McNagh
Gordon Gisbony
Norman Braide
Dc. Kirkness
G. Deasereault
Refused Amateur Card for Ottawa Olympian Frank Amyat
The Canadian Amateur Swimming Association cancelled Frank Amyat Otto Ottawa cancels amateur card after questions about a $1,000 gift from Ottawa admirers. The card will not be renewed until the association decides if Amyat received and accepted the gift and thus forfeited amateur status.
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Canadian Amateur Swimming Association
Frank Amyat
Ottawa
Canada
Germany
Amyot
Ontario and Western Canada Hydro Power Potential Outlined
The Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario leads a vast system supplying 30 000 southern farms and northern industries. Niagara Falls can generate 1 090 000 horsepower with Queenston adding 560 000. Prairie provinces hold nearly 10 million horsepower potential, Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta share seven million. Bridge River and Kootenay River plants advance mining and metallurgical power in western Canada.
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Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario
Niagara
Queenston
Canada
Manitoba
Canada’s Water Powers Progress and Potential
Canada shows strong hydro power development with most industrial centers electrified yet only about 18 percent of the 44 million horsepower capacity harnessed. Capital investments exceed 1.6 billion dollars, with major plants in New Brunswick Quebec Ontario and Ontario’s Ottawa Valley contributing to future growth.
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Canada
Dominion
Maritime Provinces
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Grand Falls
Saint John River
Quebec
Saguenay River
Isle Afaligne
Lake Saint John
Chute A Caron
St. Mourlon
St Lawrence
Richelien
Ottawa
Gatineau
Lierre
Ottawa Valley
Ontario
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Mils Jean Coles
Angus Kennedy
Kitchener
Mims
Doris Maddock
Gordon Bielby
R. P. Watson
Nellie Hall
Bui Hall
E. J. Hassard
Mono Mills
Mr. Prank Holloway
Kirkland Lake
A. ‘T. Brown
The
Drug Trading Co
John R. Waldie
Donald
Arthur
Messrs
3. H
Harold Eliott
W. Coles
Tillsonburg
Delhi
Mra
W. J. Russell
Unionville
J. %. Kennedy
ME. Nelson
Mra. Johnson
New Liskeard
Mr. EE. Barr
Mra. John Barr
Jones
Brown
Douglas
Glenn. Maclachlan
George. Wallace
Clothes Shop
Yonge St
Ryrie Birks
the Public Health
W. T. Patterson
R. D
Wyndham St
Loblaws
Serview
Jersey Dairy G. W. Masales
Feyday
Edmund Lowe
Stara
Mickey Mouse
Richard Dixy
Dolores del Rio
Chester Morris
Roger Wolfe Kahn
Spark Plug
Pox News
Joel McCrea
Joan Bennett
Puddy the Pup
Bnow
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Preddle Bartholanaw
Petar van Stealen
Ticador Porky
Jesse
Thade
Mrs. Eluzn Stark
Coronation
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Bridge River
Kootenay River
Nelson-Rosslund
Pallant’s
Lo Sa
Farmeua Br. Lucke
Carharus
Carharit
Mul Street
Ont
Intercity United
Canadian National Railway
Ingersoll
Sreman
Korman Alkon
Samia
Eulneer
Malcom Tebister
Torunta
Thames
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