Acton Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Engagement
A round of calls and visits fills Acton as Toronto visitors drop by to see friends for Mother's Day weekend. Engagement announced for Annie Marguerite Burgess to Geoffrey Gordon Brook with a June wedding planned in Acton Ont.
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Frank’ Browning
Etta Dills
Toronto
Acton
Wm. Burgess
Ont
Annie Marguerite
Geoffry’ Gordon Brook
J.h.brook
Lawson Couple Gratitude For Kindness After Cousins Passing
Mr and Mrs Fred Lawson express appreciation for kindness shown at the death of their cousin Robert Myers They will always gratefully remember the thoughtfulness and sympathy of many friends.
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Fred Lawson
Robert Myers
Tribute to Dr. Nelson by Saw U Club
A testimonial night honors Dr. E J Nelson with a large presentation bag and a doctor’s medical kit. Members of the arena and sawu club express appreciation for his years as manager councillor and loyal team supporter. The event closes with a chorus of For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow and heartfelt thanks.
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Nelson
Made in Acton Puzzle Press Name
A riddle built on letter placement hints. Each line identifies a letter by its presence in one word and absence in another, assembling to a press machine name manufactured in Acton. The solution reveals the intended brand or model linked to Acton’s manufacture.
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Acton
Preston East Dome and Porcupine Camp Gold Prospects
The Preston East Dome mine near Porcupine Camp grows from a troubled past to a high grade producer. drill results show ore to 550 feet, with 175 tons shipped and 138426 dollars in gold recovered. the property spans 240 acres with a 732 foot shaft and five levels. mill output reaches 300 tons daily and surface facilities cost about 750000 dollars. the writer notes strong future potential and ongoing drilling to extend the Preston vein, while cautioning stock guidance.
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Preston
Harry Preston
Preston East Dome
Comstock Company
Acton “Y
Hallor
Canada
Delite
Minetta
Naybob
Shemale Sena
Hoyle
Broulane
Pamour
Halmor
Faymar
DeSantis
de Santis
Noranda Mines
Augite
Prestlor
Two Killed When Auto Crashed into Tree on Sunday
William McKee of Acton and Robert Myers of Hamilton died in a Sunday automobile crash after their car struck a tree. McKee, 12 years in Canada, worked at Beardmore Co. plant in Acton and was unmarried. Myers, a T. Eaton Co. employee from Ireland, left a widow and three children in Hamilton. Funeral details note McKee’s service at St. Alban’s and attendance by local groups. Myers’ funeral occurred in Hamilton.
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Ada
Brampton
Acton
Beardmore Co
F. McMillan
Frederick Street
Sam McKee
Iryland
Wicklam
Canada
Robert ‘Myers
Ireland
T. Eaton Co
Hamilton
Fred Lawson
Elgin Street
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 Guests At Hillsburg Home
Erin the choir from Burns Presbyterian Church enjoyed a lively evening at the home of Mr. Alex and Miss Marion Sinclair in Hillsburg last Friday. W H Crosby, Erin’s oldest resident, celebrated his ninetieth birthday there on May 8, with many neighbors calling to offer felicitations.
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Burns’ Presbyterian Church
Alex
Marion Sinclair
Hillsburg
W. HH. Crosby
Erin
Burlington News Highlights Royally Timed Visit and Local Happenings
Burlington plans a potential public holiday as King and Queen visit Hamilton and Ottawa. The town receives 307.05 dollars from the Liquor Control Board for four beverage rooms. Hughes Cleaver MP and Mrs Cleaver invited to garden party and parliamentary dinner. Two Burlington Hydro workers suffer serious injuries after a fall from thirty feet while working. C J A Hodgins named Principal at East End School, Green to retire in June.
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Hamilton
Harris
Liquor Control Board
Hughes Cleaver
Halton
Burlington Hydro
C_J._A._Hodgins
Central School
East End School
Green
Gazette
Heavy traffic expected for May 22 holiday in Toronto
Special arrangements are made to handle crowds on May 22 as Gray Coach Lines plans to deploy all equipment. Motor coach travelers are advised to buy tickets by Friday May 19 to ensure accommodation and aid in planning facilities where the heaviest traffic is anticipated.
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Toronto
Gray Coach Lines
Marly
Hay Droll Local Field Prank Surprises City Visitor
In a rural scene a city youth visits a country field and gawks at hay bales shaped oddly. The country boy explains it as hay and jokes the visitor by asking him to pull his other leg. The moment highlights rustic charm and a humorous misunderstanding.
Phantom Agency Stocks Silk Hose For Ladies
A local agency advertises Phantom brand ladies full fashioned silk hose and notes a large range kept in stock at all times for customers seeking quality hosiery.
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Young
Ha. Praser
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Alice Macpherson
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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
Frank Day
Rockwood
Gordon MacKay
Harold Wansbrough
Robbie and
Carol
R. H. Wansbrough
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
Met
Fox News
THE
Hardys
Hardy
Stone
Prin’cess
Queen Victoria
Shirley Temple
Porky
Actonian. PS
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
Royal
Windsor’ Castle
Gerald Richardson
Star Newspaper
Richardson
Lawrie Audrain
Winnipeg
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