Acton Friends Count Mother's Day Visits Across Regions
Names of Toronto Oshawa Tillsonburg and Detroit visitors mark a Mother's Day weekend in Acton. Relatives and friends from Toronto Worcester and Rockwood gathered at local homes and announced the engagement of Annie Marguerite Burgess to Geoffrey Gordon Brook with a marriage planned in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank’ Browning
Etta Dills
Toronto
Acton
Frank Day
Rockwood
Gordon MacKay
Harold Wansbrough
Robbie and
Carol
R. H. Wansbrough
Wm. Burgess
Ont
Annie Marguerite
Geoffry’ Gordon Brook
J--H.brook
Death notices honor Robert Myers kinfolk
Mr and Mrs Fred Lawson express gratitude for kindnesses shown after the death of their cousin Robert Myers and thank friends for their sympathy and thoughtful deeds.
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Fred Lawson
Robert Myers
Tribute honors Dr. Nelson at former champions gathering
The event marked by a large presentation for Dr. E. J. Nelson, longtime manager and hockey supporter, included a medical bag keepsake and a heartfelt performance of For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow. The gathering celebrated past success and the club’s respect for his decades of service.
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Nelson
Made in Acton Puzzle Press Name
In Acton a riddle asks for a name of a press machine produced there. Each clue points to letters forming a full word. The solution yields a specific machine name associated with Acton. Determine the exact press name from the letter hints.
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Acton
Preston East Dome mine gains high grade status in Porcupine Camp
The Preston East Dome includes 240 acres adjoining the Dome mine with a shaft to 732 feet and five levels. In December 175 tons yielded 138,426 in gold from high grade ore near the 550 foot level, and some ore assays reach 140 per ton. The mill treats 300 tons daily. surface equipment cost around 750,000. The writer notes vast district potential and plans for continued exploration at adjacent Preston and Noranda Mines takeover developments.
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Preston East Dome
Comstock Company
Acton “Y
Hallor
Canada
Delite
Minetta
Naybob
Shemale Sena
Hoyle
Broulane
Pamour
Halmor
Faymar
DeSantis
Noranda Mines
Augite
Prestlor
Preston
Two Killed When Auto Crashed into Tree on Sunday
Two men died in a Sunday car crash when their vehicle left a Brampton area and struck a tree. William McKee, 38, an Irish-Canadian worker, lived in Acton and belonged to local groups. Robert Myers, from Ireland, worked for T Eaton Co in Hamilton and was visiting Acton during holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert ‘Myers
Ireland
T. Eaton Co
Hamilton
Fred Lawson
Elgin Street
Acton
William McKee
Johnstone & Rumley
A. E. Brooks
St. Alban's Church
Lorne Scots
Allan Kirkness
Harry Dennis
H. Thompson
Fred Lawaoen
H. L. Ritchie
James Ford
H. Price
J. Lojek
Robert Myers
Erin Burns Choir Entertained at Hillsburg Home
Erin Burns choir from Burns Presbyterian Church was delightfully entertained at the home of Mr. Alex and Miss Marion Sinclair in Hillsburg last Friday night. W H Crosby, Erin’s oldest citizen, celebrated his ninetieth birthday at his home on May 8. Many neighbors and friends called to offer felicitations.
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Burns’ Presbyterian Church
Alex
Marion Sinclair
Hillsburg
W. HH. Crosby
Erin
Burlington to mark royal visit with public holiday
Burlington considers June 7th a public holiday as King and Queen visit Hamilton. The town receives 307.05 from the Liquor Control Board as license fees. Hughes Cleaver MP and Mrs Cleaver will be introduced to Their Majesties in Ottawa. Two Burlington Hydro workers were injured after a safety belt failure. C J A Hodgins named Principal of East End School as Mr Green retires in June.
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Hamilton
Harris
Liquor Control Board
Hughes Cleaver
Halton
Cleaver
Ottawa
Government House
Burlington Hydro
C_J._A._Hodgins
Central School
East End
Green
East End School
Gazette
Heavy traffic expected for the May 22 holiday
Special arrangements are being made to handle the heavy traffic to Toronto on May 22. Gray Coach Lines plans to use all available equipment and urges travelers to buy tickets by Friday May 19 to ensure accommodation and help the company plan facilities for the peak crowds.
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Toronto
Gray Coach Lines
Marly
Hay Not Growing In Lumps Says City Boy
A country boy explains hay arranges in lumps in a field after a city youth questions the oddly shaped piles. The city boy doubts the notion, while the county friend clarifies that hay forms in natural clumps rather than uniform lumps.
Phantom Silk Hose Adouts Full Fashioned Stock
Local retailer promotes Phantom ladies full fashioned silk hose and advertises a large in store stock range available at all times.
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Ales Booby
Glark
Miag-Mary
Young
Ha. Praser
Jean
Tillsonburf
Alice Macpherson
B. Lyons
Ulster, Pa
Stewart ‘Martin
Oshayn
W. ‘D. MacArthur
Doreen Cartwright
Ernest Breckles
Hugh McCutcheon
Eugene McPherson
Bobby and
Gary
Robert McPherson
Ray Gordon
Nancy
Stanley Coy
Galt
George Lantz
G. Hynds
Helen Hynds
George Hynds
Jos. Hynds
Detroit
Amos Mason
E. J. Nelson
Elora Rocks Tanners
George Wallace
Clothes
Yonge St
Ryrie-Birks
Sisman
Pallant’s
F. J. McCuicheon
Reeve
Reeve's Office
Town Hall
Wor
Tiss
Canadian National
Jesse James
Tyronne Power
Nancy Kelly
Henry Fonda
New Homestead
Mica
Fox News
THE
Hardys
Hardy
Stone
Rage
Prin’cess
Queen Victoria
Shirley Temple
Porky
Harry Preston
Actonian. PS
Ada
Brampton
Beardmore Co
F. McMillan
Frederick Street
Sam “ McKee
Iryland
Wicklam
Acton Citizens’ Band
Lorne
Burlington
Sabiiart
Georgetown Lumber Co
Tyle
Georgetown
Rosemont
Canada Dry
O'Keefe's
Qkeefe
Peek-Frean
Nesta Box
Peek-Frean English Biscuits
Kraft Cream Davies
Rivermead
Mannings
MacCormick's
W. T. Patterson
Wyndham ST
Guelph
Maher Shoe Store
Mill Street
Fred H.—Macdonald
Mar
Windsor’ Castle
Gerald Richardson
Star Newspaper
Richardson
Lawrie Audrain
Winnipeg
Royal
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