Acton Area Marriages and Memorial Notices Chronicle
Church parsonages and town venues list marriages between Acton and neighboring communities dated November 1920. Entries include Anderson to Loyna of Foranto, Cumming to Morrison, Vannatter to Near, and Minlay to Finlay among others. Also memorial note honoring Una Melnery, died November 16, 107%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovin-Andhillion
Parsange
Acton
Vey
Daugh
Jeno Cumming
England
William John Finlay
Owen Hound
Wih
Iain Minlay
Canledary
County Tyrone
Ireland
Nmexnitev
Une
Dave
David ¥. Melnery
Acton News Highlights From November 1930
Local events report Armistice Day services in Acton, the Royal Winter Fair opening soon, and Ebenezar Church anniversary banquet. Banks swap short Friday hours, Christmas card designs ready, and several weddings noted. Studio work on E J Hassard store proceeds, Salvation Army活动 in Acton, and potato harvest in nearby areas. Notable court rulings on manslaughter, and a highway incident roundup. Junior I O D E dance planned for November 30.
Lima Beans and Parsnip Dishes From A Simple Cook Book
Neglected lima beans and parsnips are common in many kitchens. The recipe shows how to prepare baked lima beans with a sugared glaze and a parsnip purée enriched with butter milk and yolks, then combined and baked. Also includes a parsnip roast with salt and sugar and a browned butter sauce.
Weekend visit notes in Guelph area households
Neighbors in the village report visits from Miss Lucinda Gram of Guelph and several Toronto and Grimsby residents over a holiday weekend. The piece also records a funeral for Alexander S. D. Ill of Fergus, with services by Rev. A. O. McDonald and Rev. J. A. Crown, and mentions local church youth rallies and visitors from Detroit, Cleveland, and Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda M. Gram
Guelph
Kila Vreemin
Arnold Hketch
Toronto
Apent
Uin
Margaret Webster
Taranty
Apint
Mia
John Graft
Ming
Lena Seal
Alno Meniin
John Glayton
Victor ‘Sutchienan
Lambton Milla
Mrr
Mra
Wim. Griffith
Tey
Eliott
Mac MaacItoberts
John Graff
George Ghent
Grimsby
Martha
Florence Poster
Harold Ince
Alexander
Ergus
Mockwood
J. J. HM
St. Paul
Mobert
Passmore
Alore
Annie Yarris
Harry Street
A. O. McDonald
Ytev
J. A. Crown
Inversall
Wnl
Johnson‘s Cemetery
Bramon
Wilfred
Norman
Johnson's Cemetery
James J
Perqual
Thi
Milas Emma Day
United Church Young People’s Society
A. C. Patterson
Montreal
Wm. Hosking
Henry Wosking
Itingston
Nell Gordon
John R. Watson
Margaret Thomas
Sielen Bayne
Toronto Normal School
Fred Day
Harry MacPhedrin
Star
Mixa Eisabeth
Toronto University
A. P. Johns
Fonthill
RD. Richardson
Vineland
Gertis Richardson
Pearon
Dundas
Johnston Sewat
Aimose
Clarence Lynch
Elster
Buss Kathleen
Local social notes from Guelph area residents
Mrs Elizabeth Herron returns from Toronto. Multiple visits and weddings noted including Alvin McCutcheon and Annie Quakes wedding in Preston, and Waller Hunt and Limo Weatherston wedding in Rockwood. Thanksgiving gatherings, hospital visit to Qualph General, and local parties in Guelph and surrounding towns. Play Mary Made Rome Marmalade performed by Pataley Memorial Young People’s Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Herron
Toronto
Mir
Warry Waters Andton
Bing
Ada Broore
Margaret Broore
W. Evertts
Annie Qrindell
Bfr
Alvin McCutcheon
Annie Quakes
Preston
Roy Geiger
Points West
Eric
Eramosa Town
Mirs
Waller Hunt
Limo Weatherston
Rockwood
Roy Duffield
J. Thompson
Margaret
Allen and Gordon
Guelph
T. D. ArcCutcheon
O. W. Ifartop
Mock~wood
Thomson Road
Reed
Culp
Syracuse
W. Unharwood
Lucy
Mra
Angus McLaughl
Misa
Lida
Messia
Jessa
John
Hillsburgi
W. Button
Micael Mary
N. Jackson
Mimosa
Ming
Wippert ‘Talbot
Afr
Bri
Roby. Talbot
Bilis Wilma
Windsor
W. Robertson
Bre
Br. Mawse
Hillsburg
Wr. Mind
Jamea Dutfield
Guelph Wood
Kitchener
H. ‘Tovell
Mira Mary Tovell
Quelph
J. Wuindley
Local School Report and Holiday Visits Noted
The document lists October school reports from Tannockbum School with many named students and teachers. It also notes several residents and visitors including Miss Ghortill from Owen Sound, Miss Desire Dinnle from Toronto, and Mrs Brenner of Buffalo visiting relatives and planning travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reto Ghortill
Owen Ound
Wm. Bhortill
Desire Dinnle
Toronto
Prank Dinnte
Brenner
Mins
Alice Brenner
Buffalo
Dan Campbella
Clinton
Kirk
Margaret
Qenny
John. McKechnis
Dan Campbell
Alfred Vannatter
Mat. Campbell
Wwornby Isst
Priday
Funeral rites and village greetings in Eden Mills
Funeral services for Integra A Alligon were held at Ebenexer Church with Rev MM C Gandler and Rev Ray G Canesmore presiding. A large crowd attended the United Church service the prior night. Burglars struck Mr Herb Taylor’s service station and N B Marshall's store stealing cigarettes oil and other valuables. A collision at Clapton's Corners left Mr and Mrs Intoahara hospitalized with injuries. Community events included Thanksgiving services at Whenezer Church and a large banquet with local talent and speeches. The Ladies activities and social events filled the week with music, readings, and box social at the United Church. A wedding occurred between Mrs Meryl J Anderson and Mr Jack Porter in Acton. Church Christmas concert planned for December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Integra
A. Alligon
Ebenexer Church
MM. C. Gandler
Algo Ray
Cansmore
Millgrove
A. ¥. Mareh
Guelph
United Church
Iebenexer Church
DC. Gandlers
Millgrove Point
Ray
G. B. Caxsmore
Ebaneser
Herb. Taylor
Marshall
Mrs. Intoahara
Hamilton Hospital
Whenezer
Canemore
Naoccagawoya
M. C. Gandler
G. 8. Cassmore
O. G. Jones
BD. Somerville
Ruth Gibson
Acton
Marlon BicCullough
Rockwood
G. Peal
GQ. McPhail
E. Boles
E. Byernan
James Easterbrook
Darbyville
Mir
Wallace King and Daughter
Campbellville
Mim. Scott
Mr. Gowdy
Douglas
Montreal
Jan
Given
Afra
J. J. Wilton
Varney
South Orey
Women's Institute
Airs
Charles Meredith
Gowdy
Milton
Margaret Patterson
Lydia Caldwell
Odekirk
Toronto
Gundy
The
Bus
Allen
Georgetown
Mino
Packer
Milas Young
W. L. Ailitlere
and - Afra
Jonathan
Lanc
Meryl J. Anderson
Jack Por‘ater
Linehouse
Thelma D. Gamble
Robert J. Andlerson
Hamilton R
Robbery at CO. MN. 1 Station and Local Accidents Turmoil
A fractured report covers a robbery at the CO. MN. 1 station in Rorkwood where thieves took about $80. The tale also notes a series of accidents including a head on collision near Acton and a motorist charged with intoxicated driving. Dr. T. Albert Moore delivered a peace themed address at United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reekwoot
CO. MN
Rorkwood
Lae Challyn
Moore
United Church
T. Albert Moore
Europe
Cr. Ce
Acton
Speyside
Willam Gorman
Springdale Boulevard
Toronto
William Anderson
Gorman
Anderson
Plowing Match Winners and Children Aid Report
Winners named for the Halton County Plowing Match held on Currhi Farm with classes including Special A Crown finishes and Tractor divisions led by Timbers and Evans. The report closes with a monthly Children’s Aid Society update from Gordon Home detailing shelter intakes and wards placed, plus an article on crop diversification to control insects, citing Professor Brues and Dr. Free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiivers
Halton
Currhi
Harnby
Itith
Wilfred Timbern
Timbers
Dy J. Traw
Weddibera
Hodal
Hest
Timbern
N. G. McLeod
Targrtave
W. G. Maxwell
Geo. Jefferson
N. OG. Mec- Leod
Bod
Bod—Creil Gherrich; W. Wilson
Jan
Rosa
Cecil Bherritt
Wellingtton Wilson
Ci. Iown
A. Dinck
Wm. Starrman
W. Blark
J. G. Crown
Pinish
A. Clack- Clary
Spencer ‘Wilson
Spencer Wilon
Howden
Cam
Stanley Hall
Thos
Nowden
W. Timbers
Yorkes
Jas. Cunningham
Elginmith
J. D. Bailey
C. Wilson
Owenter Cent
John Lister
Yoke Oxen
Jas, Johnstone
Children's Aid Society
Gordon Home
Can
Senate
Thompson
Inspector
Funeral for Mrs. Fred Tinnter in Acton
The funeral for Mrs. Fred Tinnter of Toronto was held Thursday at Pullview Cemetery with service by Rev. A. P. lawyer of St. Alban’s Church. Pallbearers included George Hall and G Ditford. Out of town mourners came from Dr. Catharines Waterloo and Kitchener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Fred Tinnter
Toronto
Pullview Cemetery
Dezeras
Lilian Tana
Iltchener
Afra
Stans
Fred Duntdr
Quedon
Ross
Blaster
Brush
Gt. Catharines
Tearave
Pe A. Lawyer
Albania Church
Bruah
Dr. Catharines
Ytans
Keep Going Through Life With Character and Purpose
The piece urges effort over idle boasting and stresses character as the key to success. It contrasts active work with idle complaints, recommends pursuing worthwhile tasks, and notes that age is measured by accomplishments, not years. It emphasizes learning both in books and life beyond them.
Forty years turn street into parade ground in city
An Oklahoma City paper notes Robinson Street was a cowpath forty years ago and now serves as a popular parade ground for many locals and a place where chickens once stood, illustrating how rapidly a city evolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Robinson Street
Monarch Royalty Preferred Stock Dividend Plan
Record notes a $510 return with options of $7.50 monthly or $50 yearly for Monarch OU royalty stock. Indicates six years of regular monthly dividends. Listed by EL OM WECLER & CO at 18 Toronto St Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarch
EL OM
Wecler & CO
Toronto St
Toronto
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Marria
Murcia
She Acton
Wrese
Naval
Tie Butcher
Sean
E. J. Hassard
Guelph Galvation Army
Mies Jeasle Cumming
Ara. D
JO Lindsay
Town Hall
Prank
Black
Gibbons
Halton Alaires
Prederick Hing
Durham
Mr. Jolitffe
Erin
Clarmon
United Church of
C. L. Yoole
McPherson
Bush
Speyaide
Paul Hostetler
Arizona
Pred Morrison
Usey
D. E.tabre
Paronip Bourple
Neighborhood News
DOCU
Everton
Numugiweya
Wanies
Or. TV
Mary McMillan
George Wallace
Charion Henderson
Leonard Thownlow
Catherine Anderson
Evelyn Blo
Jamen Wallace
Leanne Mitchell
Gertrude Robertson, Jr
Christina Wallace
Max Otoroy I
Dorothy Harbor
Pr—Japion Ginalfellow
Norman Wallace
Mayold Harber
Lh. A. Pinney
Rannoch
Tannockbum
Jean Orr
Ballinafad
Eden Mills
Limehouse
Churchil United Church
Thurway
Nelson
Frank Contigan
Jo Hin Jey
St. Alban's
A. Y. PF
Harry Mole
Dominion
Canada
Masalezathten
Bidney Hume
Hume
Prank Sideway
Themes Daly
Ives
Holloway
Bond
Dusty 45
Sidney Hume
Frank Holloway
W. M. Morris
Ontario Trustees’ and
A. E. Bryson
HH. P. Moore
David DeForest
Oakville
David
Costa
Norgan
de Foresta
Cold Spring Harbor
Charles T. Druce
Harvard
E.E. Free
New York
United States
California
Brues
Huty Rest
No Man
Revarter IN
Oklahoma
Apollo
Nelson& CO
Kellogg's
Nelson & CO
Mill Street
Owen Sound, Orangeville, Guaiph
Eden Mills Elliotts
Bert Davidson
Tait’s
Opticians
Wyndtiam ST. Guelph
Loblaws
Maple Leaf Economy
M. Pallant
Propris
Wiles
Patterson
Central Clothing & Dry Goods Store Mill
Street, Acton
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