Acton Social Notes Show Visits and Engagement News
A string of visits and family connections fills Acton and nearby towns. Toronto residents Miss Doreen Cartwright and Mr Ernest Breckles visited the McCutcheon home. engagements emerge as Annie Marguerite Burgess announces plans to wed Geoffry Gordon Stook in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank’ Browning
Etta Dills
Toronto
Acton
Doreen Cartwright
Ernest Breckles
Hugh McCutcheon
Wm. Burgess
Ont
Annie Marguerite
Geoffry’ Gordon Stook
Lawson family thanks friends for kindness after death
Mr and Mrs Fred Lawson express appreciation for the kindnesses shown at the death of their cousin Robert Myers. They gratefully remember the sympathy and thoughtfulness of many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lawson
Robert Myers
Tribute to Dr Nelson as former champions host gathering
A boys club presents a large tribute to Dr E J Nelson and Elora Rocks Tanners Guests with a formal presentation including a medical bag keepsake and a sincere song tribute. The event honors a longtime manager councillor arena committee member and football hockey fan with appreciation from the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Nelson
Elora Rocks Tanners
Nelson
Arena Committee
Not enough readable data for a specific press name
The text provides a riddle about letters forming a name of a press manufactured in Acton, but the readable content is insufficient to identify the exact press name.
Preston East Dome mine's rise in Porcupine Camp history
A columnist traces the Preston East Dome site in Porcupine Camp, noting a 240 acre property with a 732 foot shaft and five levels. It shipped 175 tons of high grade ore last December yielding $138,426 in gold, while conjecturing strong future potential and industry interest. The article also surveys surrounding mines and local activity, concluding with editor disclaimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Harry Preston
Preston East Dome
Dome
Comstock Company
Acton “Y
Canada
Delite
Minetta
Naybob
Hoyle
Broulane
Pamour
Halmor
Faymar
DeSantis
Des
Erin Choir Honored at Mr Alex Home in Hillsburg
The Burns Presbyterian Church choir was warmly entertained at the home of Mr Alex and Miss Marion Sinclair in Hillsburg last Friday night. W H Crosby, Erin’s oldest citizen, quietly celebrated his ninetieth birthday on May Bth as neighbors and friends called to offer felicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns’ Presbyterian Church
Alex
Marion Sinclair
Hillsburg
W. H. Crosby
Erin
Advocate
Two Killed When Auto Crashed into Tree on Sunday
Two Irish natives, William McKee of Acton and Robert Myers of Hamilton, died in a Sunday car crash after leaving Acton. McKee, 12 years in Canada, worked at Beardmore Co. plant in Acton. Myers, visitor from Ireland, worked at Eaton Co. in Hamilton. McKee’s funeral was held at St. Alban’s with Acton unit Lorne Scots and Acton Citizens’ Band in attendance. Myers’ funeral occurred in Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Brampton
Acton
Beardmore Co
Acton Citizens’ Band
Lorne’ Scots Regiment
Orange Order
Robert ‘Myers
Ireland
T. Eaton Co
Hamilton
Fred Lawson
Elgin Street
William McKee
Johnstone & Rumley
A. E. Brooks
St. Alban's Church
Lorne Scots
Fairview Cemetery
Messrs
Wm. Burton
K. Prydowski
Allan Kirkness
Harry Dennis
H. Thompson
Fred Lanson
H. L. Ritchie
James Ford
H. Price
J. Lojek
Robert Myers
Burlington to crown June 7th as public holiday for royal visit
Burlington officials expect June 7 to be proclaimed a public holiday as King and Queen visit Hamilton. The town reports a 307.05 dollar Liquor Control Board license fee cheque and notes two Hydro workers were badly hurt after a safety belt failure. C J A Hodgins BA to be named principal of East End School as Mr Green retires in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Harris
Liquor Control Board
Hughes Cleaver
Halton
Cleaver
Ottawa
Government House
Burlington Hydro
C—J-A.-Hodgins
Central School
East End
Green
Gazette
Heavy traffic expected for May 22 holiday in Toronto
Special arrangements are being made to handle crowds to Toronto on May 22 with Gray Coach Lines using all available equipment. Travelers are advised to buy tickets by Friday May 19 to secure accommodation and aid planning for peak traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Gray
Marly
Hay Doesn't Grow In Lumps Says City Boy
A town boy passes a field and asks about hayritks. A country lad explains the hay is normal, the city youth doubtfully asks if hay grows in lumps, then accepts the explanation.
Phantom Hosiery Agency Stocks Silk Full Fashion Hose
A local agency advertises Phantom brand ladies silk hose with no shadowy wording. The shop promises a large range of these stockings in stock at all times and emphasizes full fashion quality for customers seeking premium legwear.
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Hig. Praser
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Alice Macpherson
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Bobby m and
Gary
Robert McPherson
Ray Gordon
Nancy
Stanley Coy
Galt
George Lantz
G. Hynds
Helen Hynds
George Hynds
Jos. Hynds
Detroit
Acton Friends
Amos Mason
Frank Day
Rockwood
Gordon MacKay
Harold Wansbrough
Robbie
Carol
R. H. Wansbrough
George Wallace
Clothes
Yonge St
Ryrie-Birks
Sisman
Pallant’s
F. J. McCuicheon
Reeve
Reeve's Office
Town Hall
Canadian National
Jesse James
Tyronne Power
Nancy Kelly
Henry Fonda
New Homestead
Spider's
THE
Hardys
Mickey Rooney
Lewis Stone
Actonian. PS
Burlington
Georgetown Lumber Co
Ass Lyin
Georgetown
Rosemont
Peek-Frean
Nesta Box
L. & B. Cream
Paul Bae
Aera
Canada Dry
O'Keefe's
Qkeefe
Kraft Cream Davies
Libby
W. T. Patterson
Wyndham ST
Guelph
Mill Street
H.macdonald
Mar
Royal
Windsor’ Castle
Gerald Richardson
Star Newspaper
Richardson
Laurie Audrain
Winnipeg
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