Local Social Notes Highlight Week End Visits and engagements
Miss Mariel Pieury of Lansing and Miss Laure Scott of Kitchener visit friends and relatives across Ontario. Families from Brantford to Milton, Listowel, and Acton are mentioned with Easter get togethers. Engagements announced include Vida Laurie Ramshaw to Frederick E Hilton and Margaret Naomi Wardle to Thomas Eerl with April wedding plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laure Scott
Kitchener
Acton
Duncan D. Wardle
Margaret Naomi
Thomas Eerl
Nelson McLaughlin
Nassagaweya
Death of Cath ering McTuavish Deeply Felt by Family
The family of Catherine McTuavish expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy from friends and neighbors during illness and after her death. The brothers note the support will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cred OF
Thanes
Miss Cathering. McTuavish
Kerrs List of Sales Schedule
Kerrs sale list shows Priday April 6 with Gardiner and W Dunbar stock and implements. Monday April 12 at Fr J Pax patrick's adjoining Acton with R A Rasmussen 25 horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday
L Gardiner
W. Dunbar
FR. J
The Choice of Birds for the Breeding Pen
The article urges poultry breeders to prioritize vigor in both hens and cockerels, noting that egg size and hen and dam quality matter for long term breeding. It warns against focusing only on records and stresses selecting birds with proven, large eggs and strong conformation for dual purpose breeds to improve flock performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap Rouge
P. Q
Gregory Theatre Presents Colorful Family Entertainment
The Gregory Theatre offers a varied bill including Speniky McParland Philips Halmes and Frank Morgan in a comedy fresh from the Fiant. A Musical Charmers band, Parmner Alfalfa and Runt cartoon, Flash Gordon chapter 12, Boris Karloff mystery drama, and a color musical Cinema Circus headline a diverse program. Pax News features Virginian Bruce and Melvyn Douglas in a modern picture alongside Love Comes to Mooneyville and a Cartoon Court of Human Relations novelty sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speniky McParland
Philips Halmes
Frank Morgan
Boris Karloff
Cinema Circus
Pax News
Virginian Bruce
Melvyn Douglas
Mooneyville
Court of Human Relations
Scout Leaders Confer At Acton Scout Gathering
The Acton Scout conference featured Patrol Leaders urged to uphold the Scout law and God. A Saturday program included meetings, games, talks, and a banquet with leadership talks by Scout Commissioner Irwin and Mr. Elliott. Patrol results crowned Woodpeckers as top, with Pecwits, Wild Geese, Otters, Chipmunks scoring high. campfire closed the event with memorable moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mason
Tuy Pere
Paris
Jim Hadley
Bort Credit
Acton
Gordon Bilton
Irwin
Stud
Wild Geese
George Elliott
Milton
Ellett
Ton
Elliott
Horned Market Cattle Slated for $1 Discount After May First
The meat packing industry plans a $1 per head discount on slaughter cattle weighing 400 pounds or more with horns starting May 1. The rule aims to curb horn growth, as horns cause losses across the beef supply chain. Producers are urged to dehorn calves and older cattle slated for market to avoid discounts.
Canada’s King George VI Stamp Issue Debuts
Canada Post releases a new non commemorative regular stamp series on April 1 featuring King George VI with denominations of one, two and three cents. The stamps share identical design save for their values and are expected to be joined by further issues around the coronation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George VI
Post Office Department of Canada
Department of Class
Yt Lt
British Empire
King George VII
Bridal Couple Honored At Home Reception
Large crowd gathered at Mr and Mrs W J Kelly Brock Street to honor bride Beatrice Kelly youngest daughter of Martin Kelly farmer The Mock Wedding sketch featured Jean McDonald Clesby Pish M Hall Helper L Wall Hook up N Searrow Dr Hitchem Annie Kelly and Searrow A surprise express wagon delivered gifts A dainty lunch followed by dancing and thanks from the groom and bride for the kind gestures
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Kelly
Brock Street
Beatrice Kelly
Martin Kelly
Miarjorla Hall
PB. Lemon
Altarin Catchem
Jean McDonald
Clesby Pish
M. Hall
Helper
L. Wall
Hook-up
N. Searrow
Dr. Hitchem
J. P. Searrow
Abair
Annie Kelly
Machinery on Canadian Farms and Farm Power Growth
Canadian farming relies on implements and machinery, with an average yearly spend of 52 million dollars over seventeen years. 1931 census shows 651 million dollars in machinery, 55 percent in the Prairie provinces. There were 106000 tractors on Canadian farms in 1931, underscoring growing farm power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Circumstantial Evidence in Curious Exchange
In a playful exchange, young Leona asks if dogs wed. The mother explains not, and Leona ponders why Tawser growls at Bessie during breakfast, highlighting a humorous domestic moment.
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Leona
Notice to Creditors of Mary Ann Blair Acton Ontario
Notice to creditors of Mary Ann Blair late of Acton married woman who died about January 11 1934. Creditors must file full names addresses and particulars of claims and securities with solicitor. Administrator will distribute assets after May 8 1937 and not be responsible for unmapped claims. Dated April 8 1937. William Romer Erni st Hat Administrator Acton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Blair
Acton
William Romert Erniist Hat
Hy Wi. N. Murmer
Ontario
Honeymoon Visit Ends With Awkward Hotel Talk
A salesman and his bride travel south for their honeymoon and visit a hotel bar where staff, including a colored waiter, hedge an awkward exchange about the wife’s employment. The waiter replies that she no longer works there, signaling discomfort in the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sambo
Agitator Challenges Strikers Over Low Wages
An agitator addressing a band of strikers cries out about a weekly wage of $12. He asks how a man can be a Christian on such pay, and a voice retorts that he cannot afford to be anything else, highlighting wage disputes.
Wain versus Brawn burglars plot foiled by newspapers
A two thief scenario unfolds with the first burglar counting loot after emptying a safe and the second suggesting they wait and check the newspapers for results. The dialogue suggests a humorous or satirical crime scene rather than a serious incident.
The Irishman Relates Jungle Adventure and Hardship
The Irishman recalls his jungle trek with scarce ammunition food and whiskey. He notes extreme thirst and a moment when water seemed scarce yet urgency ruled over bravery.
That Puzzle Poem and Scout Hunt Coupon Clue
A playful geograhic puzzle poem uses Scout imagery and hidden items. The reader is urged to travel and use a coupon to uncover the final answers while referencing Scouts, dinners, and a local hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scoulsa
Milton Milton News Briefs and Community Notes
Milton residents visit relatives and attend Easter holidays with family in Peterboro St Thomas and Toronto. The Minstrel Plashes show staged by E Rosslyn F Pearen for Mitchell Pire Brigade was a success. Pearen received a military brush and comic set from Dalton Davidson. The Milton Careball Club held its annual meeting with plans for a busy season and optimistic outlook. officers include Judge Munro, W I Dick, C K Stevenson, Walter Hayward, C Toletzka, S Fay, and Harry Coulson with FP W G Fitzgerald as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clements
Toronto University
Ailis “Eleanor Clements
Alma College
St. Thomas
R. M. Clements
E. Rosslyn F Pearen
Milton
Mitchell Pire Brigade
Pearen
Dalton Davidson
Milton Careball Club
W. N. Munro
W. I. Dick
K. C. Br. C.K Stevenson
Walter Hayward
C. Toletzka
S. Fay
Harry Coulson
Harry London
W. G. Fitzgerald
Everton Young People’s Society Plants Five Trees to Celebrate Coronation
Sunday meeting of the Everton Young People’s Society led by Albert Alton decided to plant five trees on the church grounds in honor of the Coronation. The session featured scripture verses, readings, and Mizpah benediction. Numerous local residents and visitors noted in the day’s social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everton Young People’s Society
Albert Alton
Malcolm McLeod
Jean Alton
Robbie MecCutcheon
T. D. AshCutcheon
Lotter K
Young People’s Society
A. McComb
Arthur
Mary
Kate Reed
W. H. Hortop
Harry
Muriel Hortop
Blair
C. Hortop
James Hortop
Wallace
Bille
Toronto
D. W. Parker
W. T
Harry Trurtop
Kitchener
Edwin Jestin
Galt
Barre
Guelph Maple Leafs
Marrle
Guelph
Alvin McCutcheon
Wilbert McCutcheon
John Mccutcheon
Colin Kitching
WillifcCutcheon
Rockwood
W. Usherwool
D. Gerrie
Ford
H. Kingsbury
C. Dumleld
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Mariel Pieury
Lansing
H. P. Moore
Blow
Brantford
Mias Hazel Andrews
H. L. Rischie
Patrician Harrop
Mrs. N. Harrop
James Doble
Listowel
Mr. and
Birs
Jas. Dobbie
Messrs
Allan Leishman
John Barber
Manitoulin Island
Wm. Eccleshall
William, Jr
England
PF. “L. Wright
Mr. Wright
Norman
New York
R. J. Ramshaw
Vida Laurie
Prederick E Hilton
Kerr
George Wallace
Yonge St
Ryrie-Birks
W. T. Patterson
Wyndham St
Loblaws
Hervies
Sid
Seth
White Leghorns
New
Willowdale Poultry Farm
HK. LL
Johnston
Long Acton
Fhona
Montreal
Flymouth
Havre
London
Glasgow
Helfast
Liverpool
Duchess of York
Andanta
Duchess of
Wright
Travel Bureau
Cooper
Wain VS
Brawn
Neighborhood News
Mins
Myrtle Smith
Kenmore, N.Y
Mrs
Victor Norris
T. A. Hutchinson
F. Durnan
New York City
Clifford Houston
Keith
Peterboro
Geo. Wouston
MN Street
Jennings Bros. Shell Gas and Oils
Lichtman
Pallant’s Clothing Store
Mill Street
Everton
Bird Lever
Jack Miner
Mir
Miiner
Selentina
Mr Miner
Warloss
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