Former H. Plank Dies At Sundridge
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Hannah Church formerly Hannah Plank born at Acon taught in Sundridge and South River. She moved to Sundridge, worked at the post office and was active in St Pauls Anglican Church and Eastern Star. Funeral on Aug 8 and memorial on Aug 10 in Sundridge. Survived by husband Arthur M Church a son J Marvin Church Toronto two grandsons a brother and two sisters and a late daughter Evelyn Todd.
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Hannah Church
Arthur M. Church
Sundridge
St. Paul's Anglican Church
Eastern Star
North Bay
L. R. Willis
St. Paul's Church
R. Wills
B. G. Gosse
W. G. Tough
D. J. Caswell
George Gilchrist
Women's Auxiliary
Jo Ann Todd
Fred W. Plank
Bluffton
Alberta
J. D. McDowell
Edith
Dundalk
N. H. Gray
Barbara
Back Seat Drivers Push Teaching Brake Extension
The Financial Post reports a new foot brake attachment for student drivers. A long sideways extension enables a passenger to stop the vehicle and a remote control setup aids instructors during driving lessons.
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The
Financial Post
Foolish Gentlewoman by Margery Sharp review
The review notes a plausible though not remarkable story with engaging oddball characters who end in a messy, refreshing finale. The foolish gentlewoman defies trope with blunders and charm, while her brother in law embodies a precise Englishman whose ending remains tidy amid the quirks.
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Margery Sharp
du Maurier
The Foolish Gentlewoman by Margery Sharp
A curdled critique notes the novel as a gently tangled tale with Margery Sharp’s wit evident, comparing it to Cluny Brown and Britannia Mews. The review praises the author’s pleasant comedy and whimsical irony.
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Someret Maugham
Margery Sharp
Erin Township Debates Subsidy for Road Expenditures
Erin township council meeting on August 20 approved applying for a subsidy to the Department of Highways for 49100.26 spent on roads from January 1 to August 31, 1952. Reeve Albert Wheeler and Clerk authorized payments and renewals, with fire brigade paid 100 for grass fire service, and general, relief, sheep, and road accounts approved for payment. Forest-fire caution note follows.
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Erin
Department of Highways
Falepurgh
Albert Wheeler
Canadian Surety Co
Erin Fire Brigade
Norris Sinclair
Erin Village
Indian Tribes Feature at Halton Junior Farmers Wiener Roast
The Halton Junior Farmers held a county wiener roast at Lowville Park September 1 with 70 juniors, divided into five tribes led by chiefs from Acton Milton Palermo Palermo Juniors and Ontario Juniors. The event featured songs, stunts, yells, a council ring, and a rain intermission ending with hot dogs and pop.
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Halton
Lowville Park
Fyfe Somerville
Acton Juniors
Bruce Bowden
Milton Juniors
Troquois
Gordon Bird
J Norval
George Smith
Palermo
Lloyd Vivian
Mac Sprowl
Acton
Dave’ Pelletterio
Ontario
Corporate Recreation Spending Surges in U S and Ontario
More than 20,000 U S companies now spend about 450 million dollars annually on employee recreation. Ontario industrial recreation costs climb to 2.5 million dollars per year, indicating rapid growth since three years ago.
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United States
Ontario
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