In Memoriam Notices From a 1931 Western Hospital Penny
In memory items for Ralph Vernon May 26 1928 and Rose Marie June 5 1928. Kentner in memory of Mrs Walter Hentaar who died June 2 1930. messages from Mrs and Mr Alva Kentner and family honor deceased relatives. obituary-like verses acknowledge loss and lasting remembrance.
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Speilvogel
Ralph Vernon
Rose ‘Marie
Christ
Hilis
Mir
Wlobt
McEnery
Arnold
Acton Notes Show Summer Signs and Local Events
Town bulletin reports warmer weather and blooming trees as garden parties begin in late May. A Park ball game Married Men vs Single Men is set for 6:45 pm. Acton Legion joined a large rally at Crampton. County Council meets next Tuesday in Milton. Bowling and tennis memberships grow. Horseshoe Club grounds eyed. Lacrosse exhibition planned in Guelph. Oshawa team absent. visits from Sir Harry Brittain noted at Enullah-Speaking Union luncheon. Davidson arrives to manage Acton Bank of Montreal branch duties.
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J. 8. Davidson
Winnipeg
Man
Acton
Davidson
Bank of Montreal
Tng
Merchants Munk Herd
Chisholey
Acton's Distinguished Guest Of The Week
A historical profile details Sir Harry Acton organizing the American Officers Club in London in 1917 and his 1919 visit to America with the Wales delegation. It notes roles with the London Pilgrims' Club, Navy contacts, and business interests shaping his stance on international relations and political issues.
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Prilgrima’ Club
Sir Harry
London
Beneft
Navy
London Pilgrims’ Club
England
America
Wales
Atlantic
United Sates
Navy Department
Tts
Long Yaland
Hims
Kltuth
Beard
Wlustrated
Newa
Lo Ta
Busines
ActonOntario residents invited to join tribute for Sir Warry Brittain
Letter from Tary Brittain to Judge Moore and Acton officials reports a proposed non party testimonial in Acton Division recognizing Sir Warry Brittain M. P. from 1918 to 1930 and a gift for Lady Brittain. Reeve of Acton Ontario and Judge Moore request inclusion of Canadian Acton citizens in the testimonial. Brittain plans to travel to New York then return to the Weylin Hotel until fall.
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Judge Moore
Indy
Acton
Ontario
London ‘Times
Actomny
Warry Brittain
M. P
Lady Brittain
New York
Moore
Tary Arittain
Wolding Irkatho Tests Lungs and Mind for RAF Pilot Fitness
An article from London describes a test for Royal Air Force pilot candidates involving breath holding and mental judgment under stress. It argues the test assesses respiratory efficiency, heart circulation, nervous stability, and adaptation to high altitude conditions, with performance linked to age related cognitive changes and overall suitability for piloting. The piece references the Gil Guides Concert in the Town Hall tomorrow night.
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Royal Air Force of England
London
Is. EL Free
Tunis
Rielle Raes
Fragmentary Miserable Observation on Youth and Wisdom
The passage reflects a bleak view of youth and maturation, noting a person ripening as mistakes grow and claiming early life reveals little while adulthood brings a false sense of understanding. It critiques ignorance and the misguided belief that youth foresee the world and can fix it.
Divorce inquiry during interview reveals casual talk
A nameless young woman asks how easy it is to obtain a divorce, claiming she is not married but engaged. The dialogue shows a lawyer probing what the husband has done and the woman admitting she has no husband.
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Ting
Yin
Matt
Empire Day Concert Delights Acton Audience With Choirs and Medals
The Empire Day Concert organized by IX O D and local schools drew a full hall Friday. Rev. Sawyer and L Th led a program that opened with a mixed choir singing O Canada and a doxology. The Duke of Devonshire Chapter dedicated a new May to Acton, presented by councilor Dr. Nelson. Vera Rawlings, Billy Turner, Martin Hinsard, and Bruce Pargetar spoke, with choral items and a folk dance by school pupils. Gold medals were awarded to Vernon Agnew, Frances Chinhorn, and others for solo performances. Mrs. Moore and Miss Orr were thanked with gifts, and the 1.0 ED prizes honored top essays and patriotic work by students.
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IX. O. D
P. A. Sawyer
L. Th
Schol
Acton
Duke of Devonshire
Hey
Uf G. Henne
Mra. A. Mason
Raygent
Er. Nelson
Nerical
Wit -H Delations
Vera
Che Xolos
Tha
Headne Winton
Vernon Agnew
Frances Chinhohn
Ciatdoh Bhimburt
May Aclonians
Hoya’ Chintr
Healor
Hoyn
Orpheus
Mins
Joan- Orr
Chisholm
Pha Duke of
Wich
Esther Taylor
Warvey Wassard
Cass
Phyllis Macj Dws Sunior
Wilma Jansen
Margaret Warrison
Jack Hollinger
Jean Brown
Prest
Walter Aiymond
Mar-goret Lasby
Allee Gibbon
Lakeside
FW. Adamson
Vera M. Murst
Barbara Guthrie
Carney Dyme
Weekend visitors from several towns gather at Hendley home
Erin and Mrs Millay of Nhuvale and Mr and Mrs Wamillton hosted Sunday gatherings with families from Wattonville and Toronto, including the Fendleys and Mrs Pinkney. Arthur Horton from North Bay vacationing with his parents and students from Toronto universities joined in. A child suffered a shoulder injury in a wagon accident but X rays showed no fracture.
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John Millay
Nhuvale
N. Y
J. J. Wamillton
George Fendley
Marty
Wattonville
Walter Hendley
Miia M. Parliament
J. Smith
Toronto
Pinkney
Arthur Horton
North Bay
A. J. Horton
Crosby
Palit
Advocate
Guelph
Dostinex Cireles
Chuelph
Adrie ‘Taylor
Taylor-Harbes Company, Limited
Qed
Glanrow Ustreet
Wit Dosth
Bottalo
Taylor
Alpha Lodge
A. YY. Wd A. M
Yoronto
National Club
Royal Grenadiers
Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Managera
Daugh
Col. J
W. W
Hamilton
Joseph W
Vanccouver
Frank Bagwell
Oahawa
George Monk
Vancouver
Lieut
Jack Taylor
United Stats Marines
Haltt
Woman Writer Says Husband Should Have Voice in Home Furnishings
A woman writer asserts the husband should have a say in home furnishing. The diner comment notes a college pudding labeled as risky, with a server and customer exchange about its quality and the potential problem in the dish.
Canada to plant less wheat this year amid price slump
Canada expects about 22,152,300 acres sown to wheat in 1931, down from 24,003,000 last year as wheat prices slump. Oats will cover 13,336,000 acres, barley 4,734,000, with spring crops adjusted downward overall.
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Canada
Bureau of Blatistica
Bank of Montreal reports strong six month statement
The Bank of Montreal's semi annual statement to April 6 shows total assets at 750 million with liquid assets around 306 million 66.73 percent of total assets. deposits total 665.75 million down from October. loans and call loans decline amid overall contraction. six month profits about 1.69 percent with dividends and allowances shaping new additions to reserves.
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Bank of Montreal
Dominion
General Busines
Canada
Mayes
Garden Prowess Shaped by Small Urban Plots
The piece notes how thousands redirected spare time to grow food in tiny urban spaces. Backyards, windows, and small plots were turned into lettuce beds and herb gardens, with even vacant lots and small spaces producing a harvest.
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Iran
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Capitol Theatre
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