Birth and Marriage Notices From Acton Column 1937
BORN ROBSON In Acton on Friday April 9 1937 to Mr and Mrs Robson a daughter Nora. MARRIED HILTON RAMSHAW At the bride's parents home Main Street Acton on Saturday April 10 1937 Rev Dr E Milton Morrow Vida Laurie daughter of Mr and Mrs R J w Acton. DIED MACPHERSON At 336 Delaware Avenue Toronto April 9 1937 James P Apherson beloved husband of Elizabeth Johnstone.
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Robson
Acton
Nora
MacPherson
Delaware Avenue
Toronto
James P. Apherson
Elizabeth Johnstone
Coronation Day plans and springtime activity in Acton
Local notes indicate Coronation Day is under a month away with planning meetings in Acton. April weather has been springlike and daylight saving nears. Acton Vi MLO attendees join Guelph YMCA circus. Milton hosts Halton County Musical Festival next week. Overhead Main Street wires in Fergus slated to be buried by Bell Telephones Co. 23 rifle injury recovery for Sammy Brunckle noted. 21 horses and ponies sold for 2160 dollars at May Patrick farm near Acton.
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Halton County
Milton
Riddles and a humorous Pat and Mike bedtime tale
A collection of old riddles and a comic dialogue between Pat and Mike. The dialogue features Pat walking backward through woods to avoid danger and a dream sequence about dying friends and chalk on a blackboard in a dark passage.
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Pat
Mike
Nic
Distinguished Services Honored T Albert Moore Retires
The Hamilton Conference of the United Church unanimously honors Rev. T Albert Moore D D LLD LTD for 57 years of ministry and service. He led as Secretary of the General Council and held roles as President of Conference and Moderator. His retirement ends a storied career with enduring influence on the church.
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Tir Fase Press
Hamilton
United Church of Canada
T. Albert Moore
D.D
General Council
Methodist Church
United Church
Church of Christ
Church
Lator
Moore
Lord's Bay Alliance
Department of Evangelism and Social Service
General Conference
Union
Mary of Scotland at Gregory Theatre Monday night
The film Mary of Scotland features Katharine Hepburn as Mary Stuart with Frederic March and Florence Eldridge in supporting roles. The drama follows Mary from the French court to turbulent Scotland amid religious strife and political intrigue.
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Mary Stuart
Mary of
Scotland
Katharine Hepborn
Frederic Macc
Gregory Theatre
Miss Hepburn
Four Marys
Bothwell
March
Elizabeth
Florence Eldridge
Local baseball team names N Farreell manager for season
The main item notes N Farreell appointed manager of the Acton nine for the season. He has ten years in senior league play and will aid the club in its championship bid. He belongs to Heardmore Co and is eager to help. A new backstop is planned to reduce ball loss in the pond. The Acton Hockey Club meets April 20 to elect 1097-38 officers at Town Hall at 7 00 p.m.
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N. Farreell
Baseball Nine
The
Heardmore Co
Acton
Acton Hockey Club
Rangers Aim to Claim Stanley Cup After Playoff Wins
The New York Rangers, youth and experience mix, seek the Stanley Cup after sweeping the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Maroons. Standouts include Ching Johnson the rugged defenseman, Rougie Neil Colville the high scorer, and Lyn Patrick, star forward under coach Lester Patrick.
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New York Rangers
Toronto Maple Leafs
Montreal Maroons
Ranger
Ching’ Johnson
Rougkie
Neil Colville
Colville-Shipless
Mae
Acton Council Sets License and Closing Hours
Acton council passed a license requiring $5 per year and approved the eighth Finance Committee report noting payments to E P Bowman Acton Prep Library Board D H Lindsay Ritchie and Agar and others totaling 1087 35. By law a closing hour for licensed premises was set at 11 pm and taxes on the Beardmore warehouse may be remitted during vacancy.
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Acton
E. P. Bowman
Acton’ Prep Library Board
D. H. Lindsay
Saly
Ritchie & Agar
R. M. McDonald
Acton Public Utilities
Beardmore
Odette
Liquor Control Board
Ucensed
Lcensed
A. Moxon
Gibbons
Beardmore Co
Oatmeal Quip Sparks Banter Between Willie and Fred
Willie laments daily oats while Fred quips that they are a serial offender of oatmeal routines. The exchange highlights a playful household moment centered on breakfast habits.
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Willie
Fred
Air Pocket Crash Described by Ainman and Listener
Ainman explains the plunge into an air pocket as the crash. An elderly woman expresses sympathy noting the incident and the sudden danger.
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Ainman
Puzzle Poem Hidden Melody Solution Name
A riddle style puzzle yields a word tied to music, forming a group with music behind it. Each clue specifies a letter present in one word but not in another, guiding toward a final solution associated with a musical group or collection. The poem hints at sound and rhythm behind artifacts, ultimately pointing to a titled solution name.
Leaving the Axe
A dialogue shows a father and wife arguing over a planned week away with the axe missing from the house. The exchange reveals tension over travel and responsibility as the axe owner prepares to leave.
Notice to Creditors Blair estate Acton Ontario 1937
The creditors of Story Ann Blair late of Acton married woman who died about January 11 1937 must send their names addresses and claims to the solicitor. Under Trustees Act the Administrator will distribute assets on or after May 8 1937 to those entitled. Dated April 8 1937 William Robert Ernest Blair Administrator. By WOW Farmer Acton Ontario solicitor.
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Story Ann Blair
Acton
William Robert Ernest Blair
Wow
Ontario
Letter Box Reflects on Edmonton Legislature and Local Life
A reader letter discusses attendance and debates in the Edmonton Province legislature, noting editorial voice and the rise of impersonal reporting. It mentions a friendlier note from an Eastern States reader praising the paper’s temperance stance and reflects on Foster’s return, church membership, and a school trial week at the Manse.
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House of Commons
Otzeas
Edmonton
Paris
Arro Y. Moore
Mrr. Dills
Foster
Daily Companion
Coleman
Ramshaw Home Hosts Spring Wedding in Acton
Vida Laurie Ramshaw became the bride of Frederick E. Hilton in a ceremony at the Ramshaw home Acton. The couple, attended by Edna Hilton and Stanley Cripps, planned a brief wedding dinner and a honeymoon trip to Buffalo New York before settling in Acton.
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R. J. Ramshaw
Vida Laurie
Frederick E. Hilton
E. Hilton
Edna Hilton
Stanley Cripps
E. M. Morrow
Mator
Buffalo
N.Y
Acton
Married at St. Joseph's Church Acton
Beatrice Kelly and Air James Houcke were married at St. Joseph's Church Acton in a ceremony led by Rev. Pather McBride. The bride wore Coronation White silk crepe and a brown ensemble for the honeymoon return. After a breakfast, the couple left for a motor trip to Hamilton Toronto and Oshawa and will reside in Guelph.
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St. Joseph's Church
Acton
Beatrice Kelly
Martin Kelly
James Houcke
Guelph
Pather McBride
Mulholland
Mrr
Lawrence Porrestell
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Mermoriam
Acton Vi Mlo. A
Guelph Y
Bell Telephones Co
Fergus
Sammy Brunckle
Miss 8. Stephenson
O. AL Gane
Florida
Pitypatrick
Herr
Patts Dream
Rastus
EATON
Head
E.P
Oftician
ROYAL
England
Waikiki
Bing Crosby
Martha Raye
HCH
Rutioka
Nurns
Katherine Hepburn
Avril
Pete Pagss
Cave
Man Days
ST. Joseph’s Church
Lehigh
J. B. Mackenzie & Son
Council Chamber
F. J. McCutcheon, Reeve
Cretonnes
Nau
Doonlon
Men’s Department
Laise
By Toake
Elliott Bros
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