Died Holloway at Acton Home on May 26 1930
Edwin Arthur Holloway beloved husband of Annié Saint died at his Willow Street home Acton in his 68th year Funeral held Saturday with service at St Alban's Anglican Church at 2 30 DST Interment at Fairview Cemetery Also memorial verse for Margaret noting in silence she suffered and patience borne 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 brushes Acton news with fortissimo local events
Acton buzzed with royal week activities as Their Majesties traveled through Toronto and planned stops in Quelph. Scouts, Legion members, and crowds lined routes while hockey banquets and dances drew large turnouts. Traffic officers escorted the royal train and plans for school visits proceed.
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Acton
The
Legion
Toronto
Acton Legion
Bert Howell
Quelph
Mutually Shared Bride Teases Groom in Playful Exchange
A playful exchange unfolds as a bride questions her groom about daring moments after marriage. The groom coolly responds by challenging her to name one example, underscoring a lighthearted banter between partners.
Two Nefty Looking Men Dine In All Night Eatery
Two rough looking men, clad in tattered clothes, finished a hard night’s labor and sat down to a stubborn meal. One of them, biting into a stubborn steak, muttered in a hoarse whisper that the exercise of chewing, not the food, is doing them good.
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Miter
Ruffing Keeps Winning Pace With Yankees This Season
Red Ruffing of the New York Yankees continues to pitch consistently well after three strong seasons. Despite heavy offensive support from teammates, Ruffing delivers winning performances that stand on his own merit.
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Red Ruffing
New York Yankees
Ruffing
Not That Bad in Bed as Henhouse Confusion Erupts
Mrs. Jones rests with a severe cough while her husband nails boards in the backyard. A neighbor asks about the wife and Jones jokes that the sound is not her cough but a henhouse, revealing a humorous misinterpretation.
Prominent Man Explains Ownership Versus Possession
A notable business figure distinguishes ownership from possession with a humorous anecdote about an umbrella once owned and now possessed by another. He notes he still owns the item, while someone else currently has it.
Cruel Exchange Over Engagement Proposal Hint
A terse dialogue reveals hesitation before accepting an engagement. The woman confirms she waited to be asked, while the man presses for clarity on the proposal moment.
No Enthusiasm in Silver Wedding Banter Between Flaherty and Flanagan
Dialogue captures a brisk exchange on a silver wedding anniversary, with Flaherty noting the milestone and Flanagan acknowledging the first twenty five years as a start.
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Flaherty
Flanagan
The Real Test Pin Test Banter
An exchange turns to a joke about honesty and a test involving a pin and an umbrella. The clever quip contrasts a friend’s praise with Miss Cayenne’s sharp reply.
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Miss Cayenne
Mrs. Robert J. Anderson Rites Held After Long Illness
Mrs. Robert J. Anderson died May 16 at her Nassagaweya home after a five year illness. She was 71 and lifelong resident, married 47 years to Robert Anderson. Survived by husband two sons Fred and Robert two daughters Mrs. W H Taylor and Annie. siblings and many relatives. Funeral held at Nassagawega Presbyterian Church with interment Campbellville Cemetery. pallbearers and flower bearers named.
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Robert J. Anderson
Guelph Road
Nassagaweya
Donald McEwen
Mary Ann
Weir
Jennie McEwen Wee
Robert ‘ Anderson
Wilfred
Kitchener
Robert
W. H. Taylor
Toronto
Annie
Milton
Taylor
Guelph
Sadie
Daniel
Thomas
McEwen Homestead
Robert McEwen
Saskatoon
William McEwen
Nassagawega
Presbyterian Church
J. T. Strachan
St. Mary's
Mr. Lawson
Ivan Richardson
Alfred Turner
Tyra Wilson
Helen Smith
Daniel Lawson of Mimosa dies of heart trouble at Erin Ayr Townline home
Residents of Mimosa and Eramosa mourn the death of Daniel Lawson age 54 at his Lot 28 home on Friday May 19. He had been in poor health but remained active on the farm until the day before he died. Born in Limehouse he was a longtime farmer and former teamster with Beardmore and Company Acton. He leaves his widow Nellie Torrance a daughter Mrs Garnet Petty of Rockwood a brother William South Qu Appelle Sask and three sisters Mrs Thos Wren Toronto Mrs Donald McGregor Guelph and Mrs Alex McGregor Acton. The funeral was held at home with Rev A L Atton conducting and interment at Rea Cemetery. Pallbearers named. The community extends sympathy to the family.
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Mimosa
Eramosa
Daniel Lawson
Erin
Ayramosa
Lawson
Mr. Lawson
Limehouse
Andrew Lawson
Acton
Beardmore & Company
Nellie Torrance
Garnet 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
Bert Tam Torrance
John McGregor
Rules For Early Railway Workmen Revealed In Book
A Canadian National Railways copy of the first Great Western Railway rule book shows engineers and firemen must appear on duty in white uniforms. Sundays and holy days require attendance at worship. A separate humorous exchange notes a governess vacancy needing a lion tamer.
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Great Western Railway
England
Canadian National Railways
Guess What Medal At Cookery School Wins
A playful exchange centers on a medal from a cookery school. One character asks about the award while another teases the meaning, ending with a quip about the medal itself.
Armour Nominated U S Envoy to Argentina
Norman Armour former US Minister to China and current ambassador to Chile has been nominated by President Roosevelt to be the U S envoy to Argentina. The announcement places Armour in a key diplomatic role as relations with Buenos Aires are highlighted.
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Norman, Armour
Chinada
Roosevelt
U.S
Argentina
Armour
Chile
Lessons In Killing Explain War Resilience And Defense
An essay contrasts modern air power with actual battlefield outcomes in Madrid and Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War. It notes that despite frequent raids, Madrid held, while China’s response differed, and argues that war may endure for years as defense and offense evolve with new weapons and tactics.
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Madrid
Barcelona
China
Europe
Quebec
Evenement- Journal
Poor Fellow Criticized by Novelist in Harsh Style
A famed novelist attacked a harsh critic describing the critic's work as cruel. He compared it to a village dialogue where one declares Bill Smith changed, and the other replies he never was. The exchange underscores the blunt tone critics sometimes receive from writers.
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Bill Smith
Bil
Delicate Willy Skips Gym for Park Football
Willy, deemed delicate by his mother, is excused from gym class. When asked what he does while peers exercise, he replies that he goes to the park to play football.
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Willy
Nassaugaweya Court of Revision Notice
The Court of Revision for the Township of Nassagaweya will meet at the Township Hall Nassagaweya on June 1 1939 at two o clock 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
Dog Takes Bite of Meat While Owner Visits Butcher
A dog grabs a joint of meat from the butcher as its owner is away. The butcher asks if the dog is his. the owner answers that it was but the dog is now keeping itself.
Tender for Coal Supply for Dominion Buildings Ontario
Tenders addressed to the undersigned for coal and coke for Dominion Buildings across Ontario are due by 12 noon daylight saving time Monday June 12 1939. Obtain tender forms from the Purchasing Agent Ottawa or Supervising Architect Toronto. For tenders over 5000 a certified cheque or bonds guaranteed by the Dominion of Canada or Canadian National Railway must accompany the bid.
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Dominion
Province of
Ontario
Department of Public Works
Ottawa
Adelaide St. East
Toronto
Canada
Minister of Public Works
Dominion of Canada
Canadian National Railway Company
Cou Jes
A GOOD REASON Lou Did Not Elope
Dialogue reveals Lou questioned elopement after learning their father planned to move and they could not locate him once they returned. The exchange implies family disruption and uncertain plans.
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Father
Men All Alike Burglar Confronts Riverside Heiress
A Riverside heiress confronts a burglar who breaks into her home and declares he wants her money. She dismisses him, saying he is just like the rest of them, and tells him to go away.
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Memoriam
Margaret Ae
Kennedy
Elizabeth Kennedy
Victoria
Halton County
Woodlands
Y.M.C.A
Hydro
Public Utilities Office
Western Canada
Parkdale Collegiate
Paddy) Harrison
Caroline Holt
Acton Friends
Baron Raven Erik Angus Barmekow
Kay Francis
Dorothy di Frasso
Hollywood
Mr Ashen
Young
B. D. Rachlin
Argentine
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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