Local Notices From Acton Ontario 1936 Births Died
Knotts announces a daughter Sylvia Margaret born April 1 1936 to Mr and Mrs W Knott in Acton. Doris Isabella born March 20 1936 to Mr and Mrs H L Ritchie. Violet B Donovan and 8 McDonald married March 25 1936 at Knox Manse Acton. O J Lowry died in Toronto March 26 1936. In Memoriam Mary Ann Fryer who died March 1931 remembered by husband and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald - Donovan
Knox Manse
Acton
Ontario
H. L. Bennie
Violet B. Donovan
O Donald
Lowry
Toronto
O. J. Lowry
Pryer
Mary
Ann Fryer
Pamily
Norman Yraida
Ontario Educational Ansociation
Massey Hall
April Showers and Spring Hints Across Locals
Notes from Pars Period readers report mild weather shifts from February to April with lingering snow shovels and early spring cleanups. Ads invite trade in local small ads while several regional notices mention personnel moves, orchestral selections, political assurances, and society meetings.
Georgetown Boxing Night and Local Happenings Chronicle
Georgetown residents enjoyed a boxing entertainment in their Legion rooms last Friday. Installations include a nothne clock at Georgetown and a new Post Office and Customs House. Wydro’s power bill shows a $3470 credit. Audits next month will yield a full report. Town residents without radio licenses faced fines of 4.50 each in court. Georgetown teams, after a first-round win over Acton, defeated Milton that day. The Ontario Teachers Association sponsored annual debate. Knox Presbyterian and Limehouse churches gathered at Knox Church as Rev. D. D. Devideon was inducted as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion
Georgetown
New Post Office
Customs House
Georgetown Wydro
Acton
Milton
Teachers’ Association of Ontario
Minstrel Show Delights with Varied Acts and Laughs
The performance featured a mix of numbers led by Dorothy Dunn and a chorus of Farmerettes and farmers. Cast included Mary Robertson, Kay Chapman, Frances Kelly, Jean Beattie, Doris Blow, Betty Watts, LaVerne Smith, Malzis Nicol, Tina Nicol, Grace Lantz, Charlie Kirkmess as announcer, and Joe Hurst as pest who claimed the top spot. Highlights included Eyacopating Sinners with Dorothy Dunn, Its How You Say It, and The Polson Ivy Ballet by Cave men with leading lady Herb Woods. The Wedding Day mocked a ceremony with ensemble casting, closing on Good Luck. Eileen McCarthy produced the Band, drawing lively and varied audience reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Mary Robertson
Kay Chapman Frances Kelly
Jean Beattie
Doris Blow
Betty Watts
LaVerne, Smith
Malzis Nicol
Tina Nicol
Charlies Kirkmess
Joe Hurst
Dorothy Dunn
Helen Mooney
Mary Young
Myrna Rawson
Helen McCaig
Prances Rawlings
Mona McGcachle
Margaret Smith
Anne Holmes
Polson Ivy Ballet
Harry Rogers
James Cowle
John Young
Colla McNabb
Ed. Foolth
Jim McGeachle
Geo. Holloway
Jim Jones
Herb Woods
New Guelph Ontario Map Published by National Defence
The Department of National Defence releases a new Guelph area map at one mile to one inch scale covering 25 by 17 miles in southern Ontario. It details counties Wellington, Guelph, and Waterloo with topography drainage soil and agricultural use. includes highways roads townships and elevations. price 25 cents with free copies to schools upon request via the Surveyor General Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Department of National Defence
Topographical and Air Survey Bureau
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Guelph
Wellington
Tiviton
Waterloo
Vince
Arenus
Psoutert
Halton Plo
Brampton
Hamitton
Gel
Stratford
Obituary Notes for Mrs John Agnew and James Johnson
Obituary summaries for Mrs John Agnew of Acton and James Johnson of Nassagawega recount long lives tied to Milton, Acton, and other Ontario communities. Details cover families, church affiliations, and survivors, with funeral services and interments noted.
Goodyear Co Shows Sales Increase
In a letter to Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Canada Limited shareholders, President A G Partridge says first quarter 1930 profits are expected to rise over the previous year as production is increased to meet anticipated replacement sales and equipment needs for car manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Canada, Limited
A. G. Partridge
Goodyear
Partridge
C. TH. Carlisle
Carlisle
South Africa to Establish African Broadcasting Corporation
South Africa plans to form a government owned African Broadcasting Corporation to control radio and future television. The commission will oversee broadcasting, set up subsidiary stations for sponsored programs, and use profits for radio development in the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
S Satute
African Broadcasting Corporation
Lo Bks
Tindustrial Department
Canadian National Railways
Bishop's Flowers Displays for Easter Downtown Weekends
Orrie Lamb's store at Mill and Main opens weekends with cut flowers potted plants and Foster Lillo items. Greenhouse and downtown shop invite patrons as sales continue weekly until further notice. Bishop quality flowers available at both locations with prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop's
Orrie Lamb's
Mill
Main Streets
Bishop Quality
Wolves Win Patrol Competition In Bears vs Wolves Match
In a Monday meet held by Troop Leader Jack VanGoozen, the Wolf Patrol edged the Bear Patrol 167 to 164. First Aid instruction was led by the Scoutmaster as Martin Vieseard earned his 2nd Class test. signaling teams prepared for Milton Jamboree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack VanGoozen
Martin Vieseard
Canada
Toronto
Neighborhood Workers’ Association
Church of All Nations
Grant African Methodist Epicopal Church
Marble Halls While in Ottawa Continued From Paigeon
In Ottawa the House session features Mrs Black representing Yukon with Mr Bennett opposing, and MPs like Hon Harry Stevens and C C F’s Douglas debating seed wheat for Saskatchewan. The writer notes marble halls and acoustics while pondering when Western farmers will get seed wheat, amid a political, though not promotional, impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paigeon
Mr. Bennett
Mr. King
Mr. Gardiner
Mr. Dunning
Moss McPhail
Arillery
Canada
Black
Yukon
House of Commons
Bennett
King
Hansard
Harry Stevens
Bunning
Saskatchewan
Stevens
Woodsworth
Social Credit
Douglas
C.C.F. Western
National Harbor Board
Cleaver
Halton
Sesson
Would-be Writer Questioned on Qualifications
TE KNEW asks what counts as essential for a new writer. Old Hand replies that the most vital trait is a small appetite for success and recognition, implying restraint and focus aid early literary effort.
Dinner Stories They Know KE Cub Reporter
The passage features a colloquial exchange about journalism with witty banter. It includes a jokey line about asking a subscriber for advice and a humorous complaint about crying like Nettleman. The dialogue hints at newsroom dynamics and personal motives behind reporting.
Weatherproof Weddings Cited To Avoid Rain Delays
A young couple discuss delaying a garden wedding to prevent a rainout. The groom vows to take no chances, ensuring their ceremony proceeds as planned despite weather concerns.
Bargain Romance Exchange in Comic Line
A humorous exchange unfolds as a man admits a kiss was wrong while a woman jokes that it takes two to make a bargain. He offers two kisses, and she responds with playful reproach, capturing lighthearted courtship banter.
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Memoriam
Hauptman
Mill Street
John Prest
Bank of Montreal
C. W. Hall
Morrisburg
Hepburn
Liberal Party
Willam Spence
The
Provincial Paper Co
Dyncan Campbell
Moffat
Calgary
William Waldie
Bosen
Lakeside
Lo.d.e
Romtiversary
A. T. Mann
Knox Presbyterian Church
Limehouse
Grace Lantz
James Ross
Meryl Grindell
Fanny Hurst
Bert Mason
Bul Coleman
Cawthra McGill
Gordon Cooper
Poo McCeachie
James MccGeadle
James Cowlx
George Holloway
Jack Savage
Grand Fingle
Eileen McCarthy
John Agnew
A. L. Hoemstreet
Main Street
Campbellville
Knox Presbyterian’ Church
Women Missionary and Ladies
Mountain Union Women's Institute
John Milton
Elsiers
Johnston
Rochester
Minn
Chisholm
W. J. Moore
C. W. Johnston
Edmonton
Alta
Mid. A. L. Hemstreet
Willam J. Easterbrook
Winnipeg
Man
John Easterbrool
Knox Church
J. M. McFaul
Canon Nuftel
Dr. Morrow
Evergreen Cemetery
James Johnson
St. John’s Anglican Church
Nassagawega
Mr. Johnson
Guelph Road
Clarice Decoursey
Oaksville
Detroit
Mr. Hill
Church Cemetery
Duncan Currie
Alf. Barders
Wm. Holmes
George Blacklock
Harry Woods
H. Johnson
Noata
Johnson
Narragaweya
Goodyear CO
Sayan Partridge
Outie
Africa
Edouard Benes
Czechoslovakia
B.D. Rachlin
Darwin Tulips
Peg Dozar
Daffs
A. H. Bishop & Sons QuAlity Flowers
Acton, Ony
Qian
Clark’s
Eeeaaee
Clark
Ee G. Medal
Silverwood's
Plain Olives
Eclipse
Boy Scout _ News
Indy
W. T. Patterson
R. D
Wyndham
Loblaws
Bervies
ROYAL
Klondike
Annie” ‘Mae West
Robert Donat
Jean Parker
Dick Powell
Ruby Keeler
Jack Oakie
Colleen
Ester
Vinakalt
Hoge Sizan
RINSO
Ter
Searfs
Velva Suede
Superior Stores
Brunswick Chicken
Weaadl
Ivery
Senator Logan
Hatfield
Jion
Hunce J. Logan
Nova Scotia
Freeman Hlatfield
Exchequer
Cantaly Hatfield
Manchester
Liverpool
England
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