Pool rescue drama unfolds at Waldren's Park pool
Margery Deano, sixteen, dives into a pool as Bob wrestles to pull her from a drainpipe suction. With the water dragging them toward the pipe mouth, Bob improvises a risky two person escape using Margery’s ankles and head above water as the pool drains, sparing them a dire fate.
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An Hot
Ted
Margery Deano
Bob
Margery
Hob
Rob
Ouliade
Margocy
Theron Arother
Sly
Dub
Waldren
Jersey
Reatienta
Vialtorz
Steb
Waldron Pool at Kingsbury Beach Aims for Ocean Rivalry
Hal Aluray oversees Waldron’s Mammoth Bathing Pavilions at Kingsbury Beach New Jersey where a 225000 gallon open air pool offers a safe water option. Bob a would be lifeguard works through the day scrubbing and maintaining the pool as he eyes a future in lifeguard service while the pool faces a major cleaning day with drains and pumps running.
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Waldron Swimming Pool
Hal Aluray
Waldron
Kingsbury Beach
Jersey
Atlantia
Newcastle
Kipesbury
Big Mir
Bob
Lifera Service
Kingabury Park
Waltron Alwayny
Help the Boys Over There Save Gasoline
The Allies need gasoline and Sunday motoring for pleasure should be avoided. Motor car owners are urged to follow the Fuel Controller's request to conserve gas to support the war effort. Saving gasoline could cut costs and preserve fuel for the war machine.
Town and Country News Adopts Radial Railway Service
On Saturday a new daily car service on the radial railway began. Police Magistrate Barr won a salary case against the town council before Judge Eliott. At the Rural Municipal Association meeting in Toronto last week, W. A. Emory of East Flambero was elected to the Executive. Burlington schedules a two day fall event on October 12 and October 14, Thanksgiving Day.
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Pottce
Barr
Eliott
Rural Municipal Association
Toronto
W. A. Emory
East Flambero
Burlington
Twenty Years Ago in Free Press September 22 1898 Highlights
The issue notes fall wheat appearance on the plain, Afian Morton adding a two storey wing to a Bower Ave home, and a rear extension to the Steele cottage. Lincoln council includes three women and one man praised for ruling. Harvest Home and Mower Sunday observed at Knox Church with sermons by Rev H A Macpherson and a Christian Endeavor lecture. Theith choir provided music and the church was decorated with grain and fruit. Chown Thurston marriage at Acton parsonage on September 10 by Rev J A McLachlan between Thorman Chown and Harriot Thurston.
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Afian Morton
Bower Ave
Steele
Lincoln
Knox Church
H. A. Macpherson
Christian Endeavor Society
Mr. Knowles
Gutt
Community gains noted as women prepare comfort boxes for soldiers
Members of the Women's Institute gather for a monthly meeting creating four boxes of comforts for front line soldiers. Local gardeners supply spring wheat and orts while Mrs N I Lininay’s list of nests yields reflect strong regional crops. Churches and homes display bouquets as public support grows ahead of fall fairs.
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Women's Institute
N. I. Lininay
Uccion
Acton
Georgetown
Knox Church Anniversary and local notices stream
Knox Church anniversary services will be held on Sept with Hoyes C Whitson of Acton preaching. Mrs Campbell learns her son William, who served overseas with a Winnipeg battalion, was wounded in the hip. A memorial service for fallen heroes Nomb Ituland Mercott and Pvt Elmer Tuck is planned at the Methodist church next Sunday morning.
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Isaac McCready
Trafalgar
Hulton
D. W. Campbell
William
Ituland Mercott
Elmer Tuck
Neformer
Letter From Front Describes Canadian War Effort In France
A letter from Melfort to his mother dated August 18 1918 reports active fighting with the Canadian Corps in France. He notes repeated raids, artillery handling, and salvaging rifles after a bombardment. He mentions casualties among Germans, prisoners taken, and describes tea and biscuits for wounded men provided by the YMCA and Daughters of the Empire. He recounts friends nearby and comments on French women and American aid.
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Rita
Corpa
Fritz
Philp Holmes
Dick Weatover
Sammy Woodrum
Hla
St. Catherines
Annie
Graham
Daughters of the Empire
AL C
France
Jim Cooney
Tom
Toimaat
Townounty Council Meeting And Local Notices
At last meeting in Townunty Council paid 71 for sheep and lamb killed by dogs at Mr CG Overland Sr of the Union Bank Staff moved to the Be Catherhyes branch. Mrs D Sinclair 20th June returned home from a visit to the North West. Ming IL Conboy returned Monday from two month visit with relatives In Haak. Rev A S Trueblood preached in Norval on Sunday. Hoy J A Jowitt took work on the Nurval Circuit. Lodifunter learned grandad p Leo Woods was killed in action on expeditionary duty. Ladler J Gale of the Advocath received word of a child in debt and wounded in line. photographer plans a better shot.
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CG. Overland
Union Bank
Be Catherhyes
D. Sinclair
Tne
Pointug
Ming IL
Conboy
Haak
Wall
A. SB. Trueblood
Norval
Erin
Hoy
J. A. Jowitt
Lodifunter
Hiu Grandaord P. Leo
V. Woods
Ladler J. Gale
Advocath
Tila Uldeat von
Pty
YJ. Galejind
C. M. IR
Advocata
Fragmented historical quotes on order and virtue
An OCR fragment lists various authors and lines about order, corruption, virtue, and collective effort. It references Tennynon, OPurcar, and Drydbn in a muddled quotation about moral conflict, prayer, and an intellectual orchestra. The text is garbled and partial.
Old Fashioned Handshake Brightens Lonely Hour
A nostalgic verse by Allen G. Wardon celebrates the comfort of a simple handshake and a friendly smile. It portrays how a sympathetic gesture eases heartaches and helps the troubled feel hopeful despite loneliness.
A Child Sees Play as a Civic Duty and Home Worth
A fragment from a diary style narrative follows a girl preparing to visit a minister with her sister. It shifts to reflections on friendships, daily life, and the idea that real play and meaningful topics can enrich conversations beyond gossip and fashion. A railway station encounter underscores longing for home and a mother’s care.
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Trutimo
Big Sister
Nicca
Little Sister
Nfo
Big Alster
Aho
Ambiguous Dialogue Sparks Family Clash Over Marriage
A young man converses with a Hauschok daughter’s father about marriage while misheard phrases reveal tension. The awkward exchange includes miscommunications and a surprising offer of money tied to an approval.
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Noah
Jont
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