Acton recollections note drains and local events
Recollections of Acton note permanent drainage projects to prevent flood damage. Galt authorities caused damage to Havill estate property with a $250 claim awaiting Judge Chikhotni. Naskagaweya fall exhibition at Campbellville on October 19 prize list includes M Beatle and William Moore in Scotch Block sheep sale to Indiana buyer.
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Galt
Hes
Hiavill
Chikhotni
Campbellville
M. Beatle
Camphbelly
William Moore Esq
Indiana
Frosts and local events mark Thornlay September 1927 issue
The September 20 1927 Eree Press notes severe frosts over several nights. A Salvation Army Band performed a concert on Main Street Guelph. The Prince of Wales sends peony plants as a memento of Canada visit. A. Evan McDonald returns to Carstairs after holiday. Lakeside Chapter ICCE donates six park benches before the fair. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John H Ruddick on September 22 1927.
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Salvation Army
St 0Im
Canada
Prince of Wales
Evan McDonald
Carstairs
Rita
Lakeside
1.C.C.E
Froddick
Acton
John H. Ruddick
Sunshine Account A Passport To Better Vacations
William Clayton of the Bank of Montreal urges readers to start a Sunshine Account now to fund next year’s holiday. The plan deposits one twelfth of holiday funds regularly, easing future travel costs and reducing financial strain while ensuring a more relaxing vacation season.
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Bank of Montreal
Willam Clayton
B of M
Tobacco Exports Rise in 1947 From Canada
Canada exported thousands of pounds of leaf tobacco in 1947 with the British West Indies and foreign markets taking portions. Most shipments were flue cured and destined for the United Kingdom.
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Canada
British’ West Indies
United
Milton Hosts St Pauls Woes Benefit Game For Injured Player
Mrs Powers hosted the St Pauls Woes auxiliary event in Milton on September 11 with Mr Hume presiding. A benefit game between Milton and Halton All-Stars ended without a clear winner as darkness halted play after nine innings with only two runners scoring. Munched by readers, it notes a show at Thorn Cavell’s and a Studebaker display, plus a Milton Brick Company fire under Chief Randall, contained in ten minutes. The Halton Male Choir opened its 1947 48 season with annual meetings led by DeWitt Galloway.
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Ontario
Othoon Cavell
Studebaker
Milton Brick Company
Milton
Randall
Halton
DeWitt Galloway
Testing Philosophies Of Life In Ecclesiastes Exposition
The lesson notes that fear of God and keeping commandments frame life’s purpose. Solomon’s search in Ecclesiastes shows vanity in pleasure wine and wealth, ending in divine judgment. true satisfaction comes from Christ and living for God from youth.
Pepper supplies reassure Canadian buyers in wartime
The Canadian Trade Commissioner in Singapore reports ample pepper supplies from Singapore and ready export offers to Canadian buyers. Immediate firm offers are available, easing wartime substitution concerns for Canadian households.
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Singapore
Clearing Auction Sale at Nassagaweya Township Farm
Auction of farm stock, implements, hay, grain, and cattle on Wednesay September 30 at 1 PM on W. McLean’s farm east half of Lot 30 Con 1 Na near Eden Mills Arkell Road. Horses, cows, calves, hogs, poultry, farming gear, hay and grain listed with extensive detail and cash on sale day. Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott.
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Guernsey
York
Falcon
McCormick Deering
McCormick Mower
Hamilton
New Idea
Sohl
Booth
Hindley and Elliott
Fall district fair dates released by Ontario Agriculture
Ontario Department of Agriculture lists district fall fair dates for Acton Markham Streetsville Waterdown Erin Woodbridge and nearby towns with events on late September and early October. The schedule notes possible changes and shows multiple dates across Sept 26 to Oct 13 for various districts.
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Ontario Department of Agriculture
Milton Acton
Markham
Streetsville
Waterdown
Erin
Woodbridge
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Free Freee
Eree Press of
Thornlay
Salomon
Ead
Phas
Solomon
Christ Jesus
Demas
Paul
Christ
Caesar
Herod
Coats
Eisen’s Clothing Store
Pepper Supply
Tetra Tant
Nassagaweya ‘Township
Milton Welding
Mill ST
ST. Georges Square
Guelph
Universal Milking Machines
Viking
NEW Holland Base Loaders
Hoover Vacuum Cleaners
Milton District Co-operative
Acton Fair
Ev’g
Jerry la Belle
al Emerson
Freddy Godwin
Vox
Waterloo Festival
C.N LE
Accomm
Ation
H. Switzer
Pres
C. B. Swackhamer
SEC
TREAS
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