Community Social Roundup Highlights Visitors Inside Town
The Free Press notes a week of social visits and hometown trips with many residents from Toronto Galt London and Guelph spending weekends and Sundays in Acton. Notable names include Miss Jean Kennedy Mr. Arthur Crowley Mrs. Anna Maddock and Rev Dr McKay among others as townsfolk host relatives friends and attend events. The piece also mentions engagements birthdays and a church meeting plus a hospital treatment in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Maddock
Doris Maddock
Toronto
Fev
A. 0. Stewart
Miss Grace
Dr. McKay
Knox Church
Keber’s sales listing May events and closings
A miscellaneous sale notice lists Palm Stock sale of R.G. Davidson on May 15 in adjoining Acton with a closing May 26. It also notes a Wilfred Larter farm sale in Nicol Township and other local listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yriday
R. G. Davidson
Acton
Wilfred Larter
Nicol Township
Mothers Day services honor treasured mothers in town churches
Mother's Day observances in town churches and Sunday schools elevated love and memory of mothers. At United Church Rev Poole spoke with A T Brown and John Kennedy leading parts. Knox Church featured a joint service with a Mother's Choir and contributions by Frances Ohlsholm and Vermon Agnew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarvicéa
The
United Church
Poole
A. ‘T. Brown
John R. Kennedy
Solow
Moing Joan Kennedy
Margaret Harrison
Elwood Johnston
Knox Church
Mitter
Frances Ohlsholm
Vermon Agnew
Halton
Bennie
Walton Wiltes Begin Reform and Drill Across Counties
The Hacton Rifles report spring training in armories at Acton Georgetown Oak View and Yarlington. Senior non commissioned officers of the Royal Canadian Regiment lead with two senior officers from permanent forces. The regiment re organises and may revert to the Lorne Rifles title with uniforms like the Cameronians. Enthusiasm runs high as three weekly drills attract recruits. funding cuts may cancel the usual camp. Lieut Col G Wh Chisholm of Oakville commands, with Major G Causens of Georgetown set to take over. Captain J T Barber directs O Company at Acton with Lieuts Early Lawton Yuchanan and Butherland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton Wiltes
Acton
Georgetown
Oakview
Yarlington
Royal Canadan Regiment
Lalse
Department of National Defence
Ottawa
Lorne Rifles
Scottish Rifles
Cameronians
Thora Wit
G. Wh
Chisholm
Oakville
G. Causens
J. Tt. Barber
Acton Wnth
Hla
Early
Lawnton
Yuchanan
Butherland
Niagara Peninsula spring bloom draws enthusiasts and growers
A valley between Hamilton and Niagara Falls in Ontario bursts into blossom each May with apple, pear, plum, peach and cherry trees. The Niagara Peninsula attracts thousands from Canada and the U S who travel by car or train to view blooms and market the region’s fruit industry. The area is noted for intensive cultivation, good rail access, cooperative marketing, canning factories, and diverse crops including grapes and berries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Canada
Ontario
The Pianist Mr Etring Arrives To Surprise
In a crowded hall the hostess awaits Mr Etring a famed musician. A late arrival greets her with high expectations and asks what instrument he plays. He replies I play the piano.
Out Fishing in Ontario North A Weekend Excursion
A northern Ontario fishing trip details a excursion from Acton and Georgetown to Gundridge with Councillor Harrison Reeve Cleave and B G Arnold. The party traverses Bracebridge Huntsville and Orangeville enjoying good roads, new paving, and a catch including several large bass. Local hosts include Mgr George Dunbar with Lake Bernard as a highlight and a lively social scene with dancing and visits to Altaton and Orangeville. The account notes improving northern farming, early bloom, and a camaraderie that underscores the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Acton
Reeve Cleave
Georgetown
B. G. Arnold
Gundridge
Nahing
Hracebridge
Queen's Y Hotel
W. G. OC
Kenney
Bracebridge
Ferguson
Huntsville
Ontario
Hendon
Undridge
Andridge
Marcy's
Lake Bormard
Mgr
George Dunbar
Reagan
Hyon
Farmer
Dr. Nokon
Orangeville
Altaton
Boxing Night at Acton Athletic Club Arena
The Acton Athletic Club stages a boxing program at the Arena headlined by a 135 pound bout between Bob Anderson and "Doc" Lawson. A Walton Baseball League opener features Acton vs Kilbride, with other games Georgetown at Bronte and Milton at Oakville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Athletic Club
Georgetown
Bronte
Milton
Oakville
Special Auto Insurance Rates for Careful Drivers
Old and rollable companies offer special policies covering all requirements. Attractive plans provide special rates for careful drivers. Inquiries welcome about these policies and future formora options.
Toronto Market Quotes for Dairy Poultry and Grains
Toronto quotation sheet lists wholesale prices for butter and creamery products, poultry and eggs, vegetables, dressed meats, hides and wool, grain on board, and live stock. Notable values include butter No. 1 at 20 to 20% cents, fresh extras poultry meat prices, Ontario potatoes at 65 cents per bushel, and wholesale beef and mutton bids from various categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Hetail Trade Garton
Banla. T
Domentio
Voronto Wholsasso Doclors
Ontario
New Brunswick
Thitaher Halforn
Aholos
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Clara Lants
Stanley Coy
Galt
Buary
My. Wm. Watson
Grand Valley
Jean Kennedy
Charles Symon
Nelle E. Hall
Harold Wansbrough
Helen Johnstone
London
George Soper, Jr
Kitchener
M. Pallant
Dorothy
Wiarton
Mabel Cheer
Jack Creer
W. H. Hamlin
Bunday
Arthur Crowley
Robert Wallace
Angus Kennedy
Nicklin
Mary
Guelph
Kamo
E. Kaking
Tommy
J. E. Gamble
Elle Nelson
Mrs
Edward, Neilson
Frank Doble
Master Gordon
W. J. Wall
Mr. Truce Mackay
Mra
EA. Wansbrough
Milas Kathleen Craddock
Mr. EL A. Wansbrough
Lake Avenue
Will Mobertson
W. D. Anderson
Melvin Soper
Georgy Oper
Norman Maxales
Robert Garvin
Wr. Garvin
Peel Street
Milases J. Arnold
Yona Wilson
James Symon
Mira
W. J. Hall
Mra. Gand
Father Mciride
Hamilton
Servion
Ted Grey
Hamillton
Mary Grey
Morpeth
England
Holmes
A. BE. Nicklin
Wm. Norton
General Hospital
Bonds
R. FP. Johnstone
Yaker
Gondon
Helen Boutries
Frank
Foster
Cheltenham
Plagn
James Snyder
W. G. Lawn
MacArthur
W. E. Snyder
Wm. Griffin
Keber
Hacton Rifles
Heddah Rifles
Henry
Hams
Park Mere
Walton
Batunday
Kilbride
Sundridge
Renault
Automobile
J. A. Smith
Acton, Ont
Marcel
Bolt
Silky Winkih
Shonpoo
Plain Nusheen
Tait Optical CO
Wyndham Street
Guelpar
Nelson & CO
Kellogg's
Mill Street
Madaby Kellogg
Keblaggs
Jennette MacDonald
John Garrilo
Brown
Max
Cuxman
Wowl Wall
Satuiday
Matlhes
Bacnelor Father
Marlon Davies
Ralph Korba
David ‘Torres
Marlo Creaitor
Polly Moran
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