Toronto visitors and local families gather in Acton
Ada Clarke of Toronto visits Acton with a string of Toronto guests and local families hosting on Sunday. Several residents from Wind sor Toronto Guelph Hamilton Trenton and Coventry are mentioned along with health updates on Lawrence Wrecks and Perry Watson. The piece notes a Presbyterian meeting in London Ontario and Dr Duval returning from overseas to resume practice in Coventry England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Clarke
Toronto
Acton
Mra W Duval
A Papilion
Engagement announced for Anne Gertrude Martin Kelly
Mr and Mrs Martin Kelly of Acton announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Anne Gertrude to Frederick William Morrison, son of Mr and Mrs F W Malhan of Guelph. Marriage set for June 6 at 9 am in the Church of Our Lady, Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mm Martin Kelly
RR 1
Acton
Anne Gertrude
Frederick William Morrison
Fo Wn Malhaon
Guelph
Church of Our Lady, Guelph
Mrs Grant McDonald Hosts United W A Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Association of the United Church met at Mrs Grant McDonald's home with Mrs J Agar presiding. Devotion by Mrs A W Fosbury and a solo by Mr Veldhuis opened proceedings. Members discussed valuing money, then shared lunch. A warm vote of thanks praised Mrs McDonald for her hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Association of the United Church
Grant McDonald
J. Agar
A. W.fosbury
Veldhuis
McDonald
Agar
Yellowknife Seeks Record Year Amid Mining Boom
The mining town swells from 600 to about 3000 as Con Mine restarts after 1943 and new firms plan shafts across the area. Dozens of bush planes shuttle prospectors, with heavy work to boost labor, equipment, and transport as autumn operations loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowkenife
N.W. T
Awollen
Toronto Globe_ a and Mail
Sidney Norman
Yellowknife
Bay
Fort Rae
The Church Vigilant and Loyalties of Life Services
Schedule for Sunday May 19 1646 includes Morning Worship at 11 with The Church Vigilant, Sunday School sessions at 10 and 3, Evening Worship in the Tu pm with The Loyalties of Life and a verse quoted from They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.
Gigarcy of G1 Alkan the Martyr Service Schedule
The Sunday May 19 1946 schedule lists church events at 1000 am Church School 1100 am Holy Eucharist and Sermon 2135 pm Senior Classes and 700 pm Evensong and Sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alkan
Blasting May Be Needed Before Building
A cautious note warns that blasting may be required prior to construction but should not be mistaken for the actual building activity. The guidance emphasizes planning, safety, and regulatory compliance for blasting operations.
County council hosts Halton school pupils and plans visits
The Halton council and students wrap a joint meeting with talks on forestry and erosion, approving grants for local groups including Halton Junior Farmers and Homemakers. A county essay prize is announced and Deputy Reeve Hall to attend a regional convention in Ohio with expenses covered.
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Craig W
Crawford
Heslop
Ifstoe and
Crewford
Halton
Halton Jupios
Halton Ploughmen’s Association
Craig
Kirkness
Bupll
Easay
Mera Pettit
Jeeve Foater
Roy Smith
Miss Masted
Ohio
Reeve Hall
Trafalgar
Margaret Maxted
Man Finds $600 On Toronto Street Then Returns It
A. Wlaeman gathered $600 scattered near streetcar tracks and turned it in to police. The owner later rewarded the finder with $100 and gave another $100 to a cancer fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
A. Wlaeman
Clearing Auction Sale of Farm Stock Implements and Real Estate
Charles W. McDowell offers a public auction at his Faquesing farm near Milton on Tuesday May 7 at 2 pm featuring horses cows hogs hay and a full set of implements led by grain mower and tractor gear. Real estate consists of 117 acres with a 10 room brick house barn sheds and creek water supply, with terms set day of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. McDowell
Tors
Con
Faques- Ing
Milton
Tuenday
Slide
York
Young York
M. H
Oliver
M. Hi
de Laval
Sherwood Farm Reservoir Opens and St Luke’s Organ Dedication
Burlington reports the new Sherwood Farm reservoir on Brant Street opened with ceremonies. St Luke’s Church held a Sunday organ dedication by Bishop J W B Broughall of Niagara, honoring parish service members and peace. At the High School Board meeting two new staff hires announced for fall term Miss Irene Duck English $1800 and Percy West Science $2200.
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Sherwood Farm
Brant Street
St. Luke's Church
J. W. B. Broughall
Niageare
Pine War
Irene Duck
Ontario College of Education
Percy West
Cornwall Collegiate
Duck
West
NASSAGAWEYA 8&8 No.7 News and Obits
The weekly notes report illnesses and recoveries including Mathew Job Milton M in weakened condition and needing blood transfusions. Mrs. Joseph Frank shows hospital infection recovery but irritation rash. Angus Kennedy Waltonville dies after years of poor health. sympathy offered to Kennedy family. May Dusy Bee Club meeting hosted by J J Kennedy with nine members and three guests. plans for a June dance and a war bride welcome announced. Garden growth noted with some plants underground. Bridge work near No 8 Schoolhouse discussed. Mrs Henry Sayers hospitalized in Guelph General Hospital after surgery. Congratulations to Geo Joh Haltonville on birth of a son. both mother and baby in Milton Hospital are fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Frank
Guelph
Alex
Job
Hacon
Rockwood
Angus Kennedy
Waltonville
Kennedy
Minaca Amy
Mary Kennedy
Dusy Bee Club
J. J. Kennedy
C. E. Davenport
Stephen Coxe
Irwin Little
Henry Sayers
Guelph General Hospital
Geo. Joh
Haltonville
Milton Hospital
Urgent call for more home gardens in wartime effort
A M Shaw chairman of the Food Information Committee urges expansion of Victory Gardens to combat global hunger. He cites 226 000 urban gardens in 1944 yielding about 120 million pounds of potatoes carrots beets and onions and sets a goal of 250 000 gardens for this year with abundant seed tools and fertilizer available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Shaw
Food Information Committer
Shaw
Canada
Victory
Shirt Shortage Reflected in Local Stores
A humorous note describes a shirt shortage seen in stores over the last year. A man knocks at Mike's back door asking Mrs. Mike if Mike is home, remarking on shirts visible on the line and hinting that a directive may lead to more shirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Mike
Donald Gordon
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