Acton Notes Guests and Relatives Gather for Coronation Weekend
Local residents and visitors from Toronto Windsor Detroit and Kitchener spent Coronation Day and the weekend in Acton. Notables include Miss Doris McDonald, Mrs. Moore and the Robinsons, Mr. T A Blakelock M P for Halton, and Grace McDonald who announced her engagement to Thomas Benjamin Wallace of Acton.
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Browning
Etta DiUs
Toronto
Acton
Prudence Cook
Frank Cook
Wilbert Murray
Mira
Thos. Hell
Windsor
Laird McDonald
Robert Murray
Detroit
Mich
R. M. McDonald
Alex. McDonald
Paisley
Ont
Grace
Thomas Benjamin Wallace
J. Hy Boyd
Kitchener
Peter MacDonald
Park and Lake Avenues
Boyd
Mr. Boyd
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Peter Hirkness
The kindness and sympathy shown at the passing of Mrs. Peter Hirkness have been very much appreciated by the husband and family. These acts have brought comfort in our bereavement and will always be cherished. WUSWAND and FAMILY.
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Peter Hirkness
Wuswand
Canada Sets March Power Output Record At Central Stations
Central electric stations in Canada posted a March record with 2.41 billion kilowatt hours, up 13 percent from March last year. For the first quarter the output rose to 6.88 billion kWh, while the hydro industry accounts for large shares of capital investment, employment, and fuel costs across more than 570 plants connected by 58 000 miles of transmission lines.
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Central Electric
Canada
Dominion
Wordplay Riddles Likely Aimed At Children
A playful exchange presents rhyming questions about wordplay and misheard phrases. The humor hinges on puns about willike a fish and a boy with four hands, suggesting light educational humor for youngsters.
Roaring West Features and Musical Romances in May
An assortment of film items lists several titles and stars for mid May showings. Include Jesse Matthews in a musical romance, Lewis Stone and Bruce Cabot in a Thrill picture, and William Powell with Carole Lombard in a comedy romance.
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Jesse Matthews
Cock Robin
Lewis Stone
Bruce Cabot
Smmoonlyntad Yelods
Pete Smith
Killer Boy
Fox News
William Powell
Carole Lombard
Nand
Swi Handitry
Scenie
Yellowstone Parks
Harmer Alfalfa
Ontario Budget Highlights Surplus Cuts Debt Growth
The Ontario budget touts a record surplus, $25,000,000 funded debt reduction, and $33,000,000 gross debt drop. It notes lower interest costs, tax relief, and subsidies to municipalities while planning $31.035 million in capital work and a $2.282 million surplus after relief.
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Ontario
Itis
Tramp Says He Heads to New York to Correct Proofs
A housewife asks about Call vp Towns, and the tramp responds that he is in publishers’ hands and on his way to New York to correct proofs. The exchange hints at a publicity process and a journey across the country.
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New York
Cotkiney Child Starts School Name Confusion
A Cotkiney child begins school with classmates asking for a name as a humorous misunderstanding unfolds about a nickname. The exchange highlights the simple challenges of early schooling and social interaction.
Ottawa Rough Riders hire Trimble as coach after Hughes resigns
Following the resignation of Coach Hughes from the Ottawa Rough Riders, WR J Trimble of Toronto signed a one year contract to coach the team. Trimble is a noted former player from Toronto with roughly seven years of experience in the sport. Photo courtesy Charles Aynett Studio.
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But Hughes
Ottawa Rough Riders
J. ‘Trimble
Toronto
Hie
Trimble
Charles Aynett
Roronta
Hemstreet
Acton
Guelph
Puzzler Poem Teases Identity Enigma and Solution
A long riddle poem asks to assemble letters from words and clues. It hints at a final answer describing an enigmatic identity and a stated goal to be emphatic. The piece closes with the word solution as the proposed result.
Unnamed Typist Chosen As Plainest Candidate
A chief clerk explains he selected the plainest applicant from many due to many typists leaving to marry. The new typist adjusts her hair and questions the choice, highlighting a biased hiring rationale.
Theatre Trip Teases Odd Evening Dialogue
Mrs Peters says she is ready to head to the theatre and John Peters quips about aging when she adjusts her hat in a humorous period exchange.
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John
Mrs. Peters
Jove
Peters
Delayed corrections proposed for a book by a daughter
A father asks about a copy of What Every Girl Should Know given to Joan. The mother recalls sending it to the author and says Joan is writing with many corrections and two new chapters. A customer negotiates a temporary loan of two ham and a future sale.
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Father
Mother
Despondent cat ends life after nine submobiles encounter
A distressed cat attempted self harm and died after being struck by nine submobiles. The incident occurred in a busy area where pedestrians witnessed the sequence of events leading to the animal's death.
Reflection on the persistence of the past in memory
A meditation on how past experiences linger in us, offering compensations for lost youth. Roots in the heart sprout occasionally, producing new feelings and impressions that remain meaningful even without outward signs.
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Anne Ritchie
Inexpensive Nursery Makeover With Smart Touches
The article describes a cost conscious nursery update using light pastel plaid wallpaper deep cream woodwork and easy to clean flooring. Venetian blinds and washable surfaces reduce dust and upkeep while honey colored furniture and turquoise blue trims give a cheerful look. The young owner learns tidy habits and storage is planned for toys.
Training in Simplicity for Stronger Citizens
The writer urges raising children with simple living and hardy routines. He advocates endurance, outdoor labor, and deprivation to mold independent, loyal, and content men who will not trade values for comfort or a stipend.
Barretts of Wimpole Street Wins BC Bestival Drama Award
The Barretts of Wimpole Street judged winner at the British Columbia Qouna Bestival in Vancouver. Theo phiy received top prize from adjudicator Mr. George de Wurfad of London and will enter the national Ottawa contest. U. C. awards for best acting went to Mrs Quay Scriveney.
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Strolling Players
Vancouver
Barretts
Wimpole Street
British Columbia
Theo Phiy
George de Wurfad
London
Ottawa
U. C
Quay Scriveney
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