Died Holloway at Acton Home May 26 1930
Edwin Arthur Holloway beloved husband of Annié Saint died at home Willow Street Acton in his 68th year Funeral service at St Alban's Anglican Church at 2 30 DST Saturday and interment at Fairview Cemetery Also memoriam for Margaret with lines from family notice indicating remembrance by mother and family
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Holloway
Willow Street
Acton
Edwin ‘Arthur Holloway
Annié Saint
St.Alban’s Anglican Church
Fairview Cemetery
Royal visit shapes Acton events and notices
Acton buzzes with King and Queen visit aftermath and plans. Scouts head to Halton Jamoree, Legion guards railway crossings, hockey banquet tickets nearly sold out, and a street dance draws crowds. Store hours vary, school trips to Guelph await details, and Miss Popularity runner up is Paddy Harrison with Caroline Holt winning.
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Parkdale Collegiate
Paddy) Harrison
Caroline Holt
Acton Friends
Mutually Shared Bride You Beast Exchange at Altar
A playful exchange unfolds as a bride and groom spar over daring traits at their wedding. The bride accuses the groom of being cowardly, while the groom challenges her to name a single instance, prompting humorous tension.
Two Nefty Looking Men Eat Stew After Rough Work
Two rough looking men finished a hard shift and dined at an all night restaurant. One man hammered a tough steak, muttering that the exercise of chewing wore him out rather than the food doing him good. He whispered to his companion Joe that the food wasn’t doing them any good.
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Miter
Ruffing Keeps Winning Pace With Yankees This Season
For three straight years Red Ruffing has won 20 games annually and, despite strong teammate power, remains consistently effective. He delivers reliable outings that could win games even with less run support from the Yankees.
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Red Ruffing
New York Yankees
Ruffing
Not That Bad Henhouse Confusion Stuns Neighbors
Mrs Jones rests in bed with a severe cough while her husband nails boards in the yard. A neighbor asks about her condition and is answered with a misheard joke about a henhouse creating a humorous misunderstanding.
Umbrella Ownership Distinction Cited by Noted Figure
A prominent man of affairs explains the legal idea that owning and possessing differ. He recalls once owning and possessing an umbrella, now states he still owns it but another person possesses it.
Engagement Delay Sparks Private Discussion
In a candid exchange, one person questions if the engagement is real while the other explains hesitation before accepting. The conversation hints at careful, delayed commitment before a formal proposal.
No Enthusiasm Over Silver Wedding Anniversary
Conversation between Flaherty and Flanagan recalls a twenty five year milestone, noting the early years and shared sentiment about the occasion.
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Flaherty
Flanagan
The Real Test
A witty exchange follows a friend's praise of honesty. Miss Cayenne challenges the man with an umbrella, testing his integrity through a small object. The dialogue style hints at a humorous or fable like serialization.
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Miss Cayenne
Mrs. Robert J. Anderson Rites Held In Nassagaweya
Mrs. Robert J. Anderson died May 16 at her Nassagaweya home after a five year illness. She was 70 and a lifelong resident, married 47 years to Robert Anderson. She leaves two sons, two daughters, two sisters, four brothers, and many relatives. Funeral service was at Nassagawaga Presbyterian Church with Rev. Strachan and Rev. Lawson. interment at Campbellville Cemetery. pallbearers and flower bearers named.
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Robert J. Anderson
Guelph Road
Nassagaweya
Donald McEwen
Mary Ann
Weir
Jennie McEwen
Robert ‘ Anderson
Wilfred
Kitchener
Robert
W. H. Taylor
Toronto
Annie
Milton
Taylor
Guelph
Sadie
Daniel
Thomas
McEwen
Robert McEwen
Saskatoon
William McEwen
Nassagawega
Presbyterian Church
J. T. Strachan
St. Mary's
Mr. Lawson
Campbellville Cemetery
Anderson
Messia
James Moffat
Elwood Wilson
Jas. Mahon
Jas. Easterbrook
Thos. Smitth
Thos. Richardson
Harlan Wilson
Elias Easterbrook
Ivan Richardson
Alfred Turner
Tyra Wilson
Helen Smith
Daniel Lawson of Mimosa passes after heart trouble at Erin and Eramosa Townline home
Residents of Mimosa grieve the death of Daniel Lawson age 54, a thrifty farmer born in Limehouse who died at his home on Erin and Eramosa Townline. He had been in poor health but remained active until the day before his death. He is survived by his widow Nellie Torrance, a daughter Mrs. Garmet Petty, a brother and three sisters. The funeral was held at home with Rev. A. L. Atton officiating, burial at Rea Cemetery.
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Mimosa
Eramosa
Daniel Lawson
Erin
Lawson
Mr. Lawson
Limehouse
Andrew Lawson
Acton
Beardmore & Company
Nellie Torrance
Garmet Petty
Rockwood
Wiliam
South Qu'Apelle
Sask
Tho
Rea
Roy Lawry
Steven Davis
Clarence Beck
Fred Cox
R. J. Robertson
Harry Grant
Allan Gordon
Kenneth McGregor
Bertram Torrance
John McGregor
White dress code rules from early Great Western Railway
A scanned page from the first Great Western Railway rule book shows firemen and engineers required to wear clean white uniforms on duty with whites supplied each Monday. Sunday and holy day attendance at worship is required, presented as a career promotion factor, alongside a governess inquiry and an exchange about supplying staff.
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Great Western Railway
England
Canadian National Railways
Guessing Medal and Meal Shared in Playful Banter
A humorous exchange centers on a medal and a meal. Darling jokes about a cookery school prize while one character questions the edible outcome of a dish. The dialogue playful miscommunication creates a light domestic moment.
Envoy to Argentina Nominated by Roosevelt
Norman Armour, former US Minister to China, has been nominated by President Roosevelt to be the US Envoy to Argentina. Armour is currently Ambassador to Chile.
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Norman, Armour
Chinada
Roosevelt
U.S
Argentina
Armour
Chile
Lessons In Killing And The Air War
The article argues air power can destroy cities quickly but cites Spain's Civil War showing Madrid and Barcelona withstood many raids. It notes five daily raids killed few in a well defended capital while China hides from danger, and concludes European war may last years as defense evolves with attack tech.
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Madrid
Barcelona
China
Europe
Quebec
Evenement- Journal
Harsh critic prompts witty novelist quip
A famous novelist mocks a harsh critic noting his writing resembles a villagers dialogue. One villager says Bill Smith has changed, the other retorts that he never was the same. The exchange lands as a satirical jab on criticism.
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Bill Smith
Bil
Delicate Willy Excused from Gym Class
Willy’s mother believes him delicate and excuses him from gymnastics. When asked what he does instead, Willy says he goes to the park to play football.
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Willy
Nassagaweya Court of Revision Notice
The Court of Revision for the Township of Nassagaweya will convene at the Township Hall Nassagaweya on June 1 1939 at two oclock in the afternoon to hear complaints and appeals against the Assessment Roll. Dated Campbellville May 15 1939 Chas F Norrish Clerk.
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Nassagaweya
Campbellville
Disowned Dog Steals Meat From Butcher Scene
A man visits a butcher and his dog seizes a joint of meat. The butcher asks if the dog is his. The owner replies that the dog was his, but now the dog is keeping himself.
Tender for Coal for Dominion Buildings Ontario
Tenders addressed to the undersigned and endorsed Tender for Coal will be received until noon Monday June 12 1939 for coal and coke supply to Dominion Buildings across Ontario. Forms from the Purchasing Agent Ottawa and Supervising Architect Toronto. Requires certified cheque or bonds for large bids and 10 percent security deposit for fulfilment. By order M Somerville Secretary Department of Public Works Ottawa May 10 1930.
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Dominion
Province of
Ontario
Department of Public Works
Ottawa
Adelaide St. East
Toronto
Canada
Horouracle
Minister of Public Works
Dominion of Canada
Canadian National Railway Company
Cou Jes
A Good Reason Elopement Plans Revealed
A dialogue reveals that Lou did not go through with elopement plans because the speaker learned their father planned to move and they worried about locating him upon return. The exchange centers on family plans and urgent travel decisions.
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Father
Men All Alike Burglar Stuns Riverside Heiress
A Riverside heiress was burglarized when a male intruder entered her home and, upon being surprised, demanded money. He stated he did not want her life, only her money, and the woman replied that he was like the rest of them.
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Memoriam
Margaret Ae
Kennedy
Elizabeth Kennedy
Victoria
Halton County
Woodlands
The
Legion
Acton Legion
Hydro
Public Utilities Office
Western Canada
Bert Howell
Quelph
Baron Raven Erik Angus Barekow
Kay Francis
Dorothy di Frasso
Hollywood
Mr Ashen
Young
B. D. Rachlin
Argentine
Sain Sadie
Tig
Wiles’ Restaurant
E. P
St. George’s Square
the Conservative Association of the
County of Halton
Town Hall
Denton Massey M.P
Ritchie & Agar
Young and Mill
Blue Star
Jack Hargrave
Prop
Revision
Chas, F. Norrish
A M. Somerville
Department of Public War
British Columbia
Mary
Bosanquet
Miss Bosanquet
Vancouver
Monreal
King
Giseen
Portesuth
Australia
New York
Southampton
Royal Mission
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