Rain Spoils Weekday Plans in Toronto City Trip
A traveler recalls two tiring days in Toronto hampered by heavy rain and hail. On College Street a whirlwind toppled a hat rescued by a passerby. on Yonge Street road work forced pedestrians into a narrow path. A lunch meeting featured Leonard Brockington, a admired radio figure.
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Toronto
Eaton's
College Street
Yonge
Wellington
Drucka
Arthurs Office
Leonard Brockington
Grandson, fair memories and community work noted
A visitor recalls a day with family at Dee's place and a lively 14 month old grandson. The piece praises the local fair's extensive community effort from directors to exhibitors and the crafts by New Canadians and a Dutch farmer, highlighting dedication and skill.
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Mace Radio
Dee
Robin
Wen
David
Aid Po
Aload
Hubie
Women’s Institute
Que
Red Wing
Gibson Girl
Real Riding Hood
CCF Riding Picnic Near Acton Highlights Local Politics
Halton CCF members gathered at The Breezes west of Acton on September 11 for a picnic with baseball races and supper. speakers included William Temple of Toronto and Stan Allen the Halton CCF candidate who criticized current policies and urged a government led by ordinary people to address unemployment and rising costs.
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Halton
Scout Hall meeting reveals Sixer and Tenderpads roles
The Scouts held a meeting at the Scout Hall with Robert Hinton as sixer and Ray Toth and David Roughley as Tenderpads. Games tested skill in an alphabet relay and a knotting relay followed by campfire songs and a jungle story. Team standings show Green Six leads with four points, Tawny second with forty four, Red forty two, Yellow forty, White thirty, and Blue unknown.
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Robert Hinton
Ray Toth
David Roughley
Scout Hall
Sheer Hinton
Teo
Murray Scayne
Akela
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Sask
Guelph
Arant Nio Carrels
van Kirk’s
York Choice
Grand Valley Pickles
Swift's
SWIFT
Swift's Cleanser
Florida
U.S. No
Macintosh
Acton
Gordon Strain Milton
Pulsifer Music Studios
Drayton
Asacrenard
Canada
John Cabot
Henry Vel
Gerd Clow
Ey Kirkness
Wiedkereestioe Tly Scauter
Searls
Foxes
Bales
Cougars
Roy Kirkness
Bern
Pontiac
Pontiec
Rory Fisher
General Motors
Lorne Garner Motors
Bower
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