Social Roundup of Acton Visitors and Weddings
The Free Press notes Acton residents and friends visiting Toronto, Milton, Hamilton, Oshawa, and Georgetown over the past weekend. Engagements include Marguerite Irene Crows and William Yirudxhaw with weddings planned for late May, and Fluence Murtha Johnston to Edwin Chester Milan in early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Irene Crows
William C. Yirudxhaw
Mra
Frederick Johnston
Fluence Murtha
Eewin Chester Milan
Mia
Alin
John Allan
Erin ‘Town
Ship
It Doesn’t Always Work Burglary Riddle
A witty old riddle about Glim the burglar who marries and finds freedom limited by his wife. The joke plays on the idea that marriage restricts his nighttime flights, turning crime into a comic domestic trap.
Mary Atkinson Obituary From Acton After Illness
Mrs. Mary Atkinson died after months of heart trouble at her Agnés Street home Acton She was born Mary Cripps on November 7 1863 in Erin Township and married Henry Atkinson in October 1897 Her son Leonard survived with his wife attending to her in illness Funeral services were held with Rev Poole directing and burial at Fairview Cemetery Pallbearers included nephews and relatives from Guelph Georgetown and Hamilton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Atkinson
Agnés Street
Acton
Henry Atkinson
Leonard
Athens
John Y. Cripps
Vancouver
B.C
Albert W. Cripps
Gloveland
Ohio
Ernest BH. O
Alexander Crippa
A. Woodford
Carrie
BL. Homes
J. Kesdown
Malthe
London
PY. McQueen
Margaret
Hamilton
Mr. Harlitan
Bapitat
Ytev
O. L. Poole
United Church
Fairview Cemetery
Moxa. Win
Cook
Warvey Walker
Bert Cook
Guelph
Wilmond Cripps
Filtchener
Willan Wolmed
Bond Renewal Offers Continued War Bond Benefits in Canada
The government proposes converting maturing bonds to extend the period for 15 to 25 years at prevailing yields with war time rates and privileges intact. This refunding does not raise new money and aims to safeguard national interests while giving Canadians a steady investment. Holders of Dominion of Canada bonds are urged to keep theirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damion
Cnniadlin
Canada
Ismica
Hay
Swedist and Crown Prince Share Laughing Exchange at Stockholm Games
An American spectator recalls a playful incident at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics where the Crown Prince of Sweden, chairing the organizing committee, courteously engaged a visitor in English after a Swedish sentence on a card drew a royal reply and laughter. The moment highlighted royal cordiality and a light bet about speaking Swedish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Crown Princy of
Sweden
Wownard Mingos
Jonkopings
Ponds
Acton and District To Open Preaching Mission
Minion of Booth family to open a three week preaching mission at Norfolk Street United Church Guelph on May 14. Also notes Howitt Blair wedding at Georgetown with Violet Blair, and other local events including Indian remains found near Credit River and a large fire destroying a Chester Powrie farm stock valued around eight thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minion
Guelph
Victoria Booth Demarest
William and Catherine Booth
Cankal
United States
Norfolk Street United Church
Yaltop
Timuaing
Credit River
Rodney Adanson
Adamhon
Ron
Agi Adamson
Pata
Indiana
Adamson
Musitainuga Golf Club
Nh Warn
David Powrie
Wildorado
Razah Monklay
Lyalter
Grampston
Norval
Streetsville
Pawrla
Mothers Work Easy Or Not On The City Streets
A playful study notes how people walk daily from a police officer at 14 miles to a letter carrier at 29. A golfer adds 8 miles while playing 18 holes, and a housekeeper averaging 8 1 3 miles during shopping trips shows walking varies with daily tasks.
Teamwork in Kansas football mirrors community spirit
Editor Charles Facett praises Kansas University's Jim Bausch and the team for a touchdown run on a Manhattan field. He emphasizes that eleven players made the play possible and urges communities to support local leaders by running interference and providing opportunities for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherles Facett
Tola Ukanses Reglater
Anya
All Sportaioving Franaas
Jim Bausch
K. U
Manhattan
Kansas
Seolow
Wausch
Wwe
Edson FR. Walte
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Market Reports Dairy Products and Wholesale Prices
A dense excerpt lists Toronto quotations for dairy products eggs and poultry, wholesale vegetables and dressed meats, hides and wool, grain quotes, and live stock prices. It notes general ranges for butter creamery, creamed products, poultry by weight, various meats, hides, wool, grain, potatoes, and live stock in Toronto trade channels. It also ends with a joke about a tavern tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Delvary
Whulsialo Deilerd ii
DES and Wool
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Free Press
J. A. Mowat
Penn Brown
Jean Kennedy
B. A
R. J. McPherson
Emma Robinson
Kenilworth
Joseph Hynds
Windsor
Henry Bell
Charles Bell
Frances Kenney
Milverton
Milas Constance Scott
Agnew
Milton
A. L. Hemstredt
Stewart
Helen Ostrander
Bunmley
Joan
I. M. Moyer
Mrs. Gurr
Wespeler
M. D. Worden
Mra. ¥. Hotta
Georgetown
Mrs
J. If Reed
Harold Reed
Oshawa
James Smith
Ankua McDonald
Dolly Varden
J. E. Gamble
E. F. Collier
Siwtts
Margaret McDonald
Mrs. Dobbin
HW. HB. Wilton
A. Anthony
T. Barnes and Family
Wim. Landsborough
W. J. Speight
Ernest Speight
Almee Speight
Charles Hynds
N.Y. Garden
R.-D.warren
Ray
John MacNeill
Rold
Joysoply
Laura
Marjorie
J. W. Burt
Coningsby
Charles Molam
R. E. Garvin
Bile
Dorothy
Fred Carvin
Weaver and
Babs
Apint Bunday
Robert Garvin
Thomas Watson
Oreemore
Mrs. McDonald
Mr. Wataon
W. Justice
Mia Greenfield
J. Jistlen
Waby John
Niagara Falla
N. Y
T. G. Anderson
E. F. Collier's
Yrock Avenue
Mra. Win. Norton
R. J. Kerr
BR. W. Lowrie
Clairovila Spring
Clairoville
Laura “Ffall
Waldon
Acton’s
Woman's Institute
Glim the
Acton and District
Howitt-Blair
Migs
Violet Clal
James Blair
Morris Street
William Howitt
John Hewitt
A. Wt. Firth
Miia Flosalo Blain
Louis Tracey
Parenta
Mrs. Hewitt
Ilnoner
Tusa
Gollce
Wikh
Harry Mowat
Ontario
Gaturcity
Mowat
Lund
York
la Vald
Algal
Mowat Wan
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Mawat
Wan
Wiggeeord
Piesthath
No. A
Eny
New Brunswick
Bunk
Bagu
Bbc
OGL Butcher Helfers
Willium
E. P. Head
Kyraight Epeofulat
Mfr
Opilolan
ST. George's
Guelfey
J. G. Tweddle Fergus - Ontaiuo
Automobile
J. A. Smith
Acton, Ont
NR. R
Barbour
Halburg
Guelph Worsted and Bplining Co
Oo, N. HR
Jone 3
Erin
Wight Market
Cohens and Kellys
Africa
George Aldney
Chara Murray
Movietone
Newa
Hollywood
Roe
Colnhn
Inns Cockoos
Bert Whorler
Robert Woolsey
Seola Yajuns
Nelson &Co
Thurs
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Nelson & CO
Mill Street
Eldorado Park
Victoria Day
Grace United
Brampton
Brampton Presbyterian
MR. L. Dorado
Campbell's Family Orchestra
Canadian National Electric Railway
Atl
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