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Times & Guide (1909), 10 Jul 1947, p. 3

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KHow WATCL ME Hrv 247 RHEEN) One of the first events to take place at camp, was the election of the Big Brave, or head camper, and 'Bl{ Scribe, who is responsible for editing the camp paper. Miss Fran: Johnston of Windsor, an old camper was chosen as the Big Brave, and Miss Anne Harvey of London, a T SSA Maniies ons with ~the greatest enthusiasm in them. ‘The counsellors are responâ€" sible for these grougs. but are conâ€" ducting them with the assistance of old campers in the lifeâ€"saving, and archery, and of the hired man, Mr. Frank Moore, in the repair squad. assisting _ On Saturday, June 28, Camp Tapawingo, owned and operated by the ‘Toronto YWCA again opened YWCA Summer Camp Opens With Active Program fim‘-‘ '.’/Y.V'JUL,Y 10," o# Branch banks, in rural communities across Canada, help to build prosperous farms . . . and at the same time help increase the flow of food to family tables both at home and in distant lands. next year‘s Fall Fair. A few more like her and he can also see his milk proâ€" duction rising â€"as well as a nice extra income from selling his surplus stock to neighbouring farmers. Sanptr Srpson has been patiently improving his dairy herd. He saw his chance to buy a pure bred bull â€" and the mahager of his bank lent him the ready cash to close the deal. Now he‘s expecting great things of his new calf; already he sees her winning her class at l'.Nl.IllO ar roure sank Among ‘ the new campers this year, are Misses Flora Chisholm, ‘-nd Louise Ferguson, both members of the Weston YWCA. new camper, was chosen as the Big Scribe. Otherâ€"special events in the first week of camp, include the official opening ceremony, ah evenâ€" ing of exercises and square daneâ€" ing, picnics, and a visit from . the new forest unfer of the district who fpresented films. on the work of the forest rangers. « Advertising Paysâ€"Try It! ET PogpeeP Do2 ds Soiper ie nc e lith unc 49 44b l sc 4 486 MME T€ soâ€"0â€"0 nice and cool. Po%zy-,slmn at left, is one of | try their thix:y members of the munity | Council‘ niku menu. eon Club, who went out on their first trek last wekâ€"end. !â€"what no t â€"aâ€"h, sighs P McFarlane, that water® >â€"0â€"0 nice and ::oT’ Pegev. .::-..“.t‘-.’."«'.'..!f' .‘: I .A.t. Those who are inclined to believe th::dpriceu- of all products in the "ge old days" were very much cheaper, are rightâ€"with one exâ€" certionâ€"the recorded unit value of wheat exports in 1867â€"8â€" was $1.60 per bushel. v Beef, Bacon 9: Pound, Eggs 10¢ Dozen â€"iIn 1867 Miss Jones, who has been apâ€" pointed «Health Nurse for Weston, commenced her duties on Monday of this week. Clinics will be held in the basement of the Public Liâ€" brary, and the routine work carâ€" ried on in the same manner as under Miss Walker. Saturday of this week Toronto Maitlands play Weston Seniors on , Weston Boys‘ Band were much in demand last week, fulfilling sevâ€" eral engagements in their usual high class and entertaining manâ€" ner, amonfi these being the Islingâ€" ton Field Day on Thursday, Downsâ€" view Garden Party on Friday eveâ€" ning, and Silverthorn Field Day on Saturday, STORRAR MFG. co. ROSEMOUNT and LAWRENCE WESTON WEETON 656 â€"Telephonesâ€" IÂ¥ndlknurel HHH At the monthly meeting of the library bom-é1 held last i‘uesdly. Mr.. A. Pearson, delegate to the institute meeting at Barrie, &ave a report of the convention. ‘Weston comes up to the standard with the. exceiption of the summer months. During the month of June the number of books out were 1,114 andâ€" 143 periodicals. duly 13, 1927" ? In Decorative Shades of Marbelized RED, BROWN or BLACK ‘ WITH LIGHT FEATURE STRIP Beautify Your Kitchens, Reception Rooms, Ete., With TILEâ€"TEX Master George Davidge of Wesâ€" ton, a promising &oung musician and pupil of Mr. W. Herbert, Toâ€" ronto, who E:ssed his second senior ginno and theory examinations with first class honours at the Toronto Col]eie of Music, Pembroke street, and ‘the University of Toronto. . CDP@Y : hi Cbet dn hn d1 +2 1000 a benedict, Speeches were made b?r several of those present and all joined in wishing the happy couple a long and prosperous life toâ€" gether.. On the return journey th{ party stopped for refreshment at one of our popular ite cream parâ€" lours and proposed a further toast of good ‘wishes for the bride and groom. July 11, 1917 On ’I‘Luuday evening, July 7th, members of the Weston Fire Briâ€" gade went in their new fire truck and other autos to the honie of Mr. and Mrs. Ellerton Holley, one of their members recently become J 8° q108 se‘ You get them all in a NEW TILEâ€"TEX Asphalt tile floorl course the average houseâ€"wife In The Dim And Distant Past 10, 20 And 30 Years Ago Now Available 636 > LYÂ¥ndhurst 8411 Rvenings: Mr. Bain, Weston 1375â€"W ; ‘ At the left Roger Cooper and try their h-nd'.t the gentle : menu consisted of bacon, egg: what no toasted marshmaliows? No wonder . th;; ccall E}-l.ev!;'the "good old days." Those women who struggle with their budget each week, trying to make both ends meet, and have a little left over to tie a kng# will probably ery with despair when they learn that the women of confederation purchased beef, bacon and hams, at 9 cents a pound, pork at 8 cents, maple sugar at 10 cents, and eggs at 10 cents per dozen, to name only a few envious prices. !of toâ€"day is not interested in what the wheat cost per bushel, but rather what the finished product on her irocery store shelf is going to cost her. Windwick‘s great removal sale of shoes is still on, and will remain on till the end of the montb. This is a grand opportunity for anyone needing shoes to buy genuine qualâ€" ity at reduced prices, which ensures real savings to the purchasers, Weston Lawn Bowling Club {es- terday held the annual doubles tournament for the W. J. Inch Trophy. Progressivelocal merchants con« tinue their &rogrlmme of brightenâ€" ing up the Main street. This week we note that the front of the Humber Confectionery, corner of Main and Dufferin, is receiving a fresh coat of paint, The colour scheme is to be cream and brown. J After several efforts to solve the dust problem of Main street north, all to no avail, the local works department decided to have it oiled. From Fern avenue north, the street railway roadbed (from which most of the dust came) presents a wellâ€" oiled appearance. Housewives in this section of the town should be in a little happier frame of mind as they suffered many weeks frofm dust nuisance ‘ere the problem (inâ€" cluding the dust) was settled. Givâ€" ing credit where credit is due; we feel that the works department merit a modicum of praise for their efforts in this direction. |__Friday evening of last week, sevâ€" eral members of the Central ‘United Athletic and Young Peoâ€" ple‘s Society, enjoyed a moonlight sail across {ake Ontario. Monday, July 18th, Toronto West Presbyâ€" tery Young People‘s Organization, will hold a moonlight excursion to which all the young Xeorle of the district are most cordially invited. Tickets for this trip can be secured from Mr. Smith, president of the Westminster Society, or from Mr. Mertens, president of Central Unâ€" ited Young People. July 15, 1937 the home grounds. In addition to the game, bicycles will race during the intermission. er and Peggy‘s sixter,. Jean, gentle art J cooking. The on, eggs and hamburgersâ€" and Peggy‘s sixter,. Jean, theks anb 6tipk. weerdh o t C | At the breakfast, each nonageâ€" s narian had his or her own picture In addition to|along with that. of Andy Clarke will race during printed on the special menu. "This is the first time such an event has z> been held," Mr. Clarke said, "and I f 1“‘: w“C’:- '“i feel honored to be here among my E d tY%un “g::_ ‘Over 90‘ friends." ?ed & mognlizht Following the breakfast, arâ€" itario. Monday, ranfed by C. Gordon _Anslow, : West Preoby: publisher of The Dundas Star, Mr. ‘s Organization, |Clarke made his broadcast,‘ on ht excursion to |behalf of the Canadian Weekly g people of the|Newspapers Association, from a orgiealry invited, |Packed town hall auditorium. f ‘another ‘ "I never dreamed it would be such fun to be over 90," added Mrs. Larmer. _ For Andy, after the flight, it was: "How soon would be too soon to come back for the chance," said Mrs. Ofield. "I enjoyed it so much I persuaded the E)flot. Mac Creasy to stay up a little nger." & oJ Fmeand a on in t '”ng.c""“ years was you > Mrs, Celeste Ofield .and re. CM:‘" m. both . 90, wlh} made as guests o Russell L. Gibson, preident of Cub Aireraft of Canada. At Hamilton mort. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, who never flown before, asked to m these "over 90 youngsters." planes carried them and other Dudasians over their valley town while newsree! cameranman, Dougâ€" las Skene "shot" pictures of tge‘ "I thought I was going ”mfhf up to heaven," exclaimed rs. Larmer after the flight. _ "I‘m ‘r::dylto fl)_'_ again any time I have " w beloved by thouâ€" of HN'W),-): to history last m s o hi sn eanjan Soip %w chapter of his y Club; made a 25â€" enc us ie m Mrs. nd twe ardians, M n pn in ee megard _ Ages of the five persons, over 90, Andy Clarke is Guest Of Dundas "Over 90" Club 36 Main St. S.=. 10x Cash Balance Arranged GUARANTEED $6G 7.50 flight ?" 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