Observations on a Western Editor and Mrs Dills Travel
The final instalment recounts meeting diverse travelers on a western trip with 450-person group from across Canada and Newfoundland. Encounters include a Saskatchewan publisher, a London visitor, a salesman, a Norway homebound family, Alaska residents, and BC men returning with new cars, highlighting travel life and shared shop talk among editors and wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dills
Newfoundland
Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw
Oxbow
Sask
England
Vancouver
Canada
Lake Superior
Hartley Harrison
Norway
Kitchikan
Alaska
Winnipeg
New York
B.C
Windsor
Traiman
Edmonton
Prairies
Rockies
East and West Coast Life Reflections on Canada
A report discusses living on the west coast versus Ontario and other regions. It notes distance and the Rockies shape trends, while stressing that climate and scenery do not compensate for home communities and lifelong friendships. It mentions a three day appreciation gathering for Canadians traveling to a conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Canada
Gratitude Expressed for West Coast Visit and Support
The writer thanks Canada’s railways for cooperation on travel logistics from porters to engineers. The Empress Hotel in Victoria handled 450 guests with high service standards. Appreciation extends to British Columbia authorities, Victoria’s hosts, the Royal Canadian Navy, and the Weekly Newspaper Association for organizing the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Empress Hotel
Victoria
West
British Columbia
Royal Canadian Navy
Halton County Baseball Wins Proud Local Crown in 1947
Halton County towns Milton Acton and Oakville claim three provincial championships in 1947 with Milton Juvenile, Acton Intermediate C and Oakville Intermediate B titles. The region notes past victories in 1929 and earlier eras, praising players, clubs and favorable summer weather for a historic season. Local fans celebrate sustained success across four towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Milton
Acton
Oaksillg
Oakville
O.B.A. Acton
Halton County
Editorial Notes on Fall Weather and Local Happenings
The piece reflects on an unusually rapid leaf drop and long Indian Summer while noting improving sports, local events, and a planned road detour between Acton and Milton. It mentions Cookie's Band practicing a new theme, upcoming Christmas fears, a nine month peak in newsprint, and financial cautions on prices and wages in the Vancouver Province.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Free Press
Eeery Thureday
Asited
G. Arlof Dills
Uenidence
Ile Ea
London
Daily
Sun
Wol
Guelph
Owen Sound
Toronto
Montreal
Ottawa
North Bay
Halifax
Quebec
ST. John
Regina
Calgary
Harold Wiles
Cookie
Royston
National Film Board
Huntsville
A. J. B.gray
Westiwanousi Mazda
COWAN
Blue Boy
Tor
Linares
Zac McLarews
Reo
J Orarz
Florida
Business Directory
W. G. C. Kenney
Kurgecen
J. A. McNiven
Symon Block
MN Street
Ottics
Reddeson Churchs
D. A.garrett
Frederick—Street
Acton _ Yormerly
A. J. Buchanan
George A. Sirrs
Dental Surgeoa
Mill Street
Frederick
C. F. Leatherland, Lba
Taauer
Phonss Realdenca
Langdon & Aylsworth Barristara, Solicitors, Etc
Acton—Cooper Building
R. MacIntyre Aylsworth
B.A
Realdance
Georgetown
Gregory Theatre
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Jenkins & Hardy
Metropolitan
Victoria St
B. D. Young, V.S
B.v.sc
Brookville
F. G. Oakes, V.S
Knox Avenue
Johnstone & Rumley
Victor B. Rumley Funeral Home
Willoughby Farm Agency
Kent Ridg
Tom Hewsen
Gray Coach Lines
ASS Pome
TAA Po
Brak Gm
Railways
Canadian National
Juelph
W. T. Patterson
S.ye
Wyndham
Guelfi
Maher
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