Hillsburg Social Roundup Amid Potatoes Digging
Hillsburg residents Bert Huron and family from Fergus visiting Mrs. Wm. Miller and others. Mr and Mrs Thomson and sister visited Beamsville relatives. Mrs Thomson returned home after a week with relatives there. Potatoes were dug with reports of a fair yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Huron
Fergus
Wm. Miller
Qirl
Chas
Dooth
Mae
Frances
Wm. Cheyne
Marjorie Thomson
Lancelot Cheyne
Beamsville
Mra
Joseph
Thomson
Erin Puneral of Archibald Sinclair Rites Held
Erin Puneral of the late Archibald Sinclair, a noted Erin Township farmer, conducted from his home to Everton Cemetery. Visitors from Hamilton, Vancouver, Eden Mills, St Catharines, Acton, and local residents joined family members at the service and gatherings following.
Wasaga Beach visits and funeral note in Erin area
Ballina and Bert Rogers spent several days with friends at Wasaga Beach. Robert and Mrs. English, summering at Wasaga Beach, visit Bert Rogers' sister. The funeral of George Thompson was held at his Erin home for viewing and interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton. Mrs. Thompson and friends receive sympathy. Mrs. August Bunte hosted her sister-in-law Mrs. F W Ismond and Mariel Crogsman of Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Rogers
Wasaga Beach
Robert English
George Thompson
Erin
Fairview
Acton
Thompson
Leas
August Bunte
Milton Galbraith and Dooley visit aunt in Somerville
Milton Harold Galbraith and Mr. Dooley of Somerville visited his aunt Mrs. Chris Curry on Saturday. New street lights will be turned on and the Town Council and Hydro Commission plan to celebrate on October 8. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson on their golden wedding and to Mr. and Mrs. Allen on their silver anniversary. A combined Decoration Day service was held in Evergreen Cemetery led by Rev. Irwin with Canadian Legion Sons of England Oddfellows and Orangemen taking part. Dread of infantile paralysis and heavy rain marred Halton County’s Pall Fair in Milton on Saturday, but attendance remained better than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Galbraith
Dooley
Somerville
N.J
Chris. Curry
Town Council
Hydro Commission
Wim. Atkinson
W. R. Allen
Evergreen Cemetery
Irwin
Canadian Legion
Sons of England
Oddfellows
Orangemen
Milton Bond
Halton County
Milton
Chample
Campbellville Tt Cancel Tea Meeting at St David’s
The Campbellville Tt reports no tea meeting this year at St David’s Presbyterian Church due to a paralysis epidemic. Anniversary services on Sunday October 10 are to proceed with Rev. James Burgess of Monotn and Rev. James Rowland of York Presbyterian Toronto leading morning and evening worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David's Presbyterian Church
James Burgess
Morriston
James Rowland
York Presbyterian Church
Toronto
Lloyd Crawford
Evehning
St .David
Myrtle Early
Marie Laird
Norval
A. Moore
Alex. McPhee
Rockwood Bride and Community Events Highlight Week
A busy Rockwood week featured a free film night held by Purvis Stock Foods at Town Hall and a biscuit-eating contest for fourteen boys. Field Day at Rockwood Continuation School drew keen after a large attendance, with refreshments served in the afternoon. A Bible Society meeting at the Presbyterian Church basement was well attended. Political meetings in the district promoted Dr McQuibban and Ross McEwing campaigns. Mrs. Max Milne mourns the death of her mother, Mrs. James Roberta of Eden Mills. A wedding united Miss Doris Evelyn Royce and Mr. Douglas W. Patterson of Toronto at United Church with a formal reception and traveling plans to Toronto. Numerous relatives and friends attended from Rockwood and nearby towns. The passage ends with a Lord Bishop of London quote about the League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thatcher
Purvis Stock Foods
Rockwood Continuation School
Rockwood and Everton Branch Bible Society
Presbyterian Church
George Gordon
Chuir
P. H. Lawson
George J. Penren
McLeod
Everton
McQuibban
Ross McEwing
Max Milne
James Roberta
Eden Mills
Guelph General Hospital
Ross Allan
Toronto
Clarence Lynch
Fred Day
Hamilton
Marion Day
Guelph
Lovern Richardson
Kitchen
James Torrance
Mimosa
W. J. Gordon
The
United Church
Doris Evelyn Royce
Douglas W. Patterson
Edith A. Rouse
T R. Patterson
Clarence Royce
Ernest Broom
Oshawa
P. H Lawson
Gerald Clemens
Mins Mae Watson
Arkell
Ross
Asters
R Beveridge
United States
Plock
Jordan
McArthur
Markdale
Vennela
H. Patterson
Bulloch
Roberts
E Broom
Irene Peal
ED Wingles
Thomson
H. Royce
Fergus
H Richardson
G Laverty
W. B. Royce
O Barry
C. Ho Horton
P Sim
G. McGee
W. Fitzgerald
Ho Pusmore
E. Hutchinson
Rockwood
Mary
Georgetown Choir Members Honor Mrs. Roy King
Members and friends of the United Church Choir hosted a gathering at Mr. A. Maclaren’s home to show appreciation for Mrs. Roy King’s service in the choir over the years. Also, three 1000 kVA transformers are being installed by the Hydro Commission to expand Georgetown power capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Choir
A. Maclaren
Roy King
K.V.A
Hydro Commission
Georgetown
Joseph Gibbons
St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto
H. J. Bellingham
Jafst
Alban’s
England
Duchess of Bedford
United States
Canada
Harry Hale
Herald
Triangle paralysis hits Trafal war Township fourth case to date
A fourth triangle paralysis case breaks out in Trafal war Township last Thursday. John Dorey, 14, living near Oakville, was taken to hospital as Oakville bears two Intermediate Group B playoff results: a 5 2 win at home Saturday and a 4 2 loss at Oshawa Wednesday. A power outage affected many homes for about three hours Monday evening, investigation by Oakville Water and Light Commission failing to locate the source. A separate crash on the Middle Road east of Oakville injured two motorists when a car hit gravel, flew 30 feet, hit tar barrels and rolled. J McPherson of Toronto suffered serious injuries and A Grandy, also of Toronto, minor injuries. Kenneth Russell won the Senior Boys Championship at Oakville High School Field Day.
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Trafal War
John Dorey
Dave's Place
Oakville
Lakeshore
Oshawa
Lust
Arly
Middle Road
New Road
J. McPherson
Toronto
Grandy
Kenneth Russell
Burlington News Roundup and Local Council Notes
Burlington receives Coronation Medal from King George VI for M M Robinson. Russell Peart and daughters return from England. Town Treasurer Bush reports Hepburn mill subsidy of 2653.45 dollars. Sign at Campbell’s Corners protest forwarded to engineers. A Department of Highways truck breaks down near Nelson Village. A W McGrath completes London run in 90 minutes with escort. First infantile paralysis case in Burlington reported. seven year old Jimmy Harris admitted to Hamilton Hospital and shows improvement. Quote reflects on illusion of safety in play.
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Wedneyday
M. M. Robinson
Trevor Jones
Fort George
Tebbs
Russell Peart
Margaret
Betty
England
Bush
Hepburn
Burlington
Department of Highways
Campbell's Corners
Engineers’ Department
London
Nelson Village
McGrath
A. W. McGrath
MO. H
Jimmy Harris
Jack Harris
Henderson Avenue
Hamilton Hospital
Gazette
Wildlife Increases Reported In Canada National Parks
The fiscal year ending March 31 1997 shows gains in wapiti elk and moose in Banff and Jasper Alberta and Yoho British Columbia. Buffalo pronghorn antelope and deer bear also rise in Waterton Prince Albert Riding Mountain parks with fenced reserves and exhibition herds across Banff Riding Mountain Elk Island and Prince Albert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Parks of Canada
Banff and
Jasper
Alberta
Yoho National Park
British Columbia
Rocky Mountain
Canada
Banff Park
Banff
Waterton Lakes National Park
Prince Albert
Beakatchewan
Riding Mountain National Park
Manitoba
Plains
Peanada
Dominion
Buffalo and
Eli Island
Nemiskam and
Wawaskesy
Riding Mountain Park
Prince Alberta National Park
Saskatchewan
Elk Island
Forest Fire Hazard Index Aids Canadian Fire Control
A Canadian Forest Service study introduces the Wright System to compute a daily fire hazard index from rainfall, evaporation, wind, and humidity. Used in Quebec and New Brunswick, it guides fire duty staffing, permit issuance, forest access, patrols, and suspension of activities to reduce losses and avoid costly reliance on guesswork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Forest Service
Department of Mines and Resources
Tory
Forest Experiment
Dominion Forest Service
Quebec
New Brunswick
Wright
Alty
Resourceful Rastus Seeks Glass Pane in Humorous Exchange
In a comical exchange at the general store, Rastus asks for a pane of glass nine by eleven inches. The clerk jokes about available sizes and proposes eleven by nine as a solution. Rastus agrees to try it, speculating they might slide it in sideways without being noticed.
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Rastus
Too Much Talk Not Enough Walk Says Witty Motto
A terse editorial quip urges action over words warning against sighs delay and blinks. It laments excess mood and lack of effort, urging workers to focus on work and progress rather than idle talk and mope.
Prices Paid for Horses and Cattle in Fox Meat Trade
The notice states prices paid for horses and injured cattle or multabto used for fox meat. It asserts the need for Bsi Trai to reverse charges and claims horses are never rated under any condition. The wording is unclear and appears garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vann
Potatoes as Satisfying Food and Simple Recipes
The article extols the potato as nutritious and easy to digest, noting its vitamins and lower fat content compared to other foods. It recommends cooking in jackets to preserve nutrients and provides recipes for Cream of Potato Soup and Potato Fish Pie, with step by step preparation and substitutions for salmon.
WANTED Help for aged lady in Acton Sunday evenings
Classified notice offers assistance from a middle aged woman with tact for an aged lady in Acton on Sunday afternoons and weekly. Respondents directed to reply to a post marked 14-2 HOX 9 with location details and references. Also lists farm sales and property ads from Georgetown and Erin Township with contact names and addresses for estimates and inquiries.
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Acton
Filee Press
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Campbellville
League of Nations
Lord Bishop of
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Earl Rowe
Simcoe Centre
Harry Emerson Fosdick
W. T. Patterson
R. D. Ents
Wyndham St
Lebians
Servise
Pallants
Pallant’s
F. H. MacDonald
Globe and Math
Moose Jaw
Johnston’s Dairy
Erin Fall Fair
Jas. Hurren
W. F. McEnery
Sec
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Church of Canada
B. M. Merrew
M.A. P
Bower Avenue
Subjest
Presbyterian
Eznox Chauron
H. L. Rennie
M. A
Manne
Willow
U. P.“Guild
Jesus
Frank Holmes
Cldur
Eden Mils
M. Hart
Goldham
Mide Street
Job Adamson
Top Busey
Victoria Avenue
GEO
Martin
Aurora
Ont
John Veavage
Main Street
J Veavage
Lovely Crick House
Hydro
Purnace
Jo Gibbens
Wankerman
Sherwood, Avenue
Acton’ Creamery
Main ‘Street
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Pamilex
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