Toronto and Area Residents Spend Weekend with Family and Friends
A roundup of visits and hospital updates shows Mrs. Ella Lane of Toronto staying with her sister Mrs. N F Moore over the weekend. Mrs. Elmore Johnston and Betty with Gordon Johnston and Vernon Campbell of Hamilton visited Acton friends. Mrs. Everett Denny underwent appendicitis surgery with a satisfactory recovery. Mrs. F Beatty had a hospital procedure at Guelph General, with good progress noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Lane
Toronto
N. F. Moore
Elmore Johnston
Betty
Gordon. Johnston
Vernon Campbell
Hamilton
Acton
Everett Denny
F. Beatty
Guelph General Hospital
Paying the bills and paying for past mistakes
A stern admonition warns two young men to face adult consequences for parties, laziness, and poor schooling. It argues that neglect of education and health leads to higher costs and future regrets, urging responsibility and self discipline.
Powers of a Cat Move From Home After Long Absence
A two year old Whetstone kitten returned to its old home from almost a mile away. Its parents are noted wanderers with long walks. The tale cites Professor J George Mivart on feline homing powers and recalls a Leeds to Godalming 200 mile trek over six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
mearly @ mile
fm @ bag
J. George Mivart
Siberia
Leeds
Godalmoy
Godalming
Frankness of Wives a Shocking Insight
A fragmentary notice about men learning from wives via blunt personal criticism. The piece notes shock at frank discussions ranging from complexion to digestion, comparing schoolroom norms to intimate domestic conversations. The tone suggests a cautionary or humorous reflection on marital dynamics.
Cemetery Board Debates Role and Funding at Council Meeting
The Acton Cemetery Board discussed future control of the Pioneers' Cemetery and considered a loan of 225 to the Cemetery Board repayable by December 31 1934. W A Lasby abstained while Council and Board members clashed over a Council member on the Board and labor provisions. The Board favored long term debt repayment and asked the Clerk to transfer welfare funds. building by laws were reviewed ahead of Public Utilities Commission talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Jones
J E McMillan
Acton_Cemetery
W. A.lasby
McPherson
Millis
Provincial Department
McMillan
Public Utilities Commission
The Ideal Education and the Ideal Teacher
The article argues ideal education develops a pupil’s best faculties and that the ideal teacher would excel in all, yet no such teacher exists. It emphasizes that teachers must earn trust and respect to foster a love of learning rather than mere obedience.
Hidden Portrait Beneath a Basket of Fruit Sermon
A preacher recalls a tale of an English family gallery where a crude fruit painting hid a Charles I portrait. The artist carefully revealed the masterwork beneath, illustrating the idea that beneath every humble exterior lies a kingly likeness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles I
Gea
The Courage to Be Different
The courage to be different is rare among youths. The piece urges individuals to resist peer pressure, noting girls conform to fashions and boys imitate others. It prizes decisive, self directed action over following the crowd to achieve meaningful work.
Public health notice orders Acton residents to clean premises
The notice requires all Acton residents to clean cellars drains yards water closets outbuildings and remove dirt manure and other substances that may endanger health. Completion by May 10 is required, with Inspector Thetford acting as Reeve. Acton April 9 1994.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Garden Seeds In 5c and 10c Packets and Bulk
Advertises lawn seed blends including Victoria Park Lawn Seed Shady Nook and White Dutch Clover in 1 ounce and percent ounce packets and bulk options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Park
Bombshell thrills with Harlow and Tracy in Park Avenue stage night
Gregory Theatre presents a life drama on Park Avenue featuring Marie Dressler and John Barrymore with Lionel Barrymore Wallace Beery Jean Harlow Lee Tracy Edmund Lowe Billie Burke Madge Evans Jean Hersholt and guests. Musical Monica Rascal and cartoon In Venice are billed along with a novelty The Fighting Priest. Monday April 23 offers Bombshell with Harlow and Tracy in leading roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Marie Dressler
John and
Lionel Barrymore
Wallace ‘Beery
Jean Harlow
Lee Tracy
Edmund Lowe
Billie Burke
Madge Evans
Jean Hersholt
Monica Rascals
Venice
the Fighting Priest
Rev
Chas. E. Cauglin
Franks Rawlings Receives News of Brother William Rawlings
Frank Rawlings of Aton receives word of the sudden death of his brother William A. Rawlings at fifty six. Born Leytonstone England he was a lifelong Anglican and active Mason in Chingford Lodge ARS AM Essex Chapter RA. The news notes twenty six years since their last meeting and extends town sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rawlings
Aton
William A. Rawlings
Leytonstone
Esser
England
Mr. Rawlings
Chingford
Death of Dr T D J Farmer in Florida ends long life of local resident
Dr T D J Farmer died Monday in Jacksonville Beach Florida after a long illness. Born February 23 1863 near Ancaster Ontario he practiced law in Hamilton Winnipeg and Ontario before retiring to Acton to assist his son H N Farmer. He leaves a widow a son and a daughter with several siblings and was active in fishing poetry and local church and orders. Funeral services were held at St John’s Church Ancaster with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. J. Farmer
Jacksonville Beach
Florida
A. J
MacKinnon
Famer
Acton
Thomas
Dewey Jermyn Farmer
Ancaster
Ontario
George Devey Farmer
Mary Matilda Jermyn
Hamilton
Winnipeg
H. N. Farmer
Farmer
St. Alban's Church
St. John’s Church
Doris Harris obituary recalls St Marys resident teacher
Doris Emily Harris age 28, former Acton resident, died in St Marys after a long illness. She taught in St Marys and Rannoch Public Schools, then at Leamington and Ross Fur Ltd. store in London. Born in Amthill England, she came to Canada at ten months, lived in Toronto Inglewood Acton Motherwell St Marys, survived by parents and four brothers and two sisters, funeral held at family residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Doris Harris
Acton
St. Marys
Charles Harris
Water Street South
Doris Emily
Harris
St. Marys Collegiate Institute
Stratford Normal School
Rannoch
Leamington
Ross Fur Ltd
London
Miss Harris
Amthill
Bedfordshire
England
Canada
Toronto
Inglewood
Georgetown
Motherwell
Arthur
Bert
Ernest
George
Daisy
May
A. B. Farney
Messrs
W. A. Olsen-Bittle
T.M. McLeish
David White
Fairbairn White
R. Johnston
Nelson Bonis
Joxne
Lloyd Hogg
James Leelle
Ihrk -Ollen-Bittle
Wil McKay
Nd Cliveseenstien
Guides Hold Altered Meeting and Enrolment Plans
The 35th Acton Guide meeting moved from Friday to Saturday with a reading of thanks from a child who received an Easter bunny. Patrol Leaders shuffled roles, Oriole and Chaffinch positions swapped, a mock enrolment was held, and a sales list for uniforms was invited. The next meeting is Saturday at 7:30 in the Public School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Anderam
Cefitam
Toronto
Acton Guides
Acton
The Golfer and Wife Wordplay Exchange
A humorous quick exchange has the golfer asking about his attire and his wife replying with a pun about doubling. The dialog hinges on a playful misinterpretation of the word double as both clothing and amount.
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Aurore
Moe
Sind
Robertson
H.T. LePage
Mrs. H. P. Moore
Worrel Conway
Huntzville
A. Conway
F. A. Mclean
Billy
Weston
Wim. Johnstone
A. H. Bishop
George Auhop
St_Mary's
George Carroll
Mabel Gilles
Proton Township
John Near
George Rowland
Billie
3D, Rowland
Hanover
Mand
Foremans
Robt. Garvin
John _Moore
S. J. Hastard
Buffalo
Weir
John Harvey
Nothhing
Jim
the Council ‘Center
Pioneers' Cemetery
the Public Health
E Thetford
Woodhall Musselle
Eddie
AD Man
Denver
Amaore
Olorado
Pires Peak
Aovanrisa
Gregory ‘Theatre
Wiliam Powell
Little White
Fox News
Dewey Jermyn Farmer, Do
The
Canadian Legion Auxiliary
Ross Ltd
St. James Church
H. Hughes
Bradshay
Roy
Harold Powell
Wm. Fader
Ethel Lavender
Lila Ives
A. G. Forecast
T. M. McLeish
D. Bonis
H. Forest
James Grassick
Bank ‘of
Verdun Club
Jas. White
T. Talbot
M. M. ‘Talbot
John Bradley
D. O. Brown
Doris Emily Harris
Girl. Guide
Wood’s Grocery
Jams
Zio
Mevenen
Flowerdale
Barker
Pride of Valley
Peek Freans Shortcake
Norton Motors
Acton, Ontario
Dominion Rag
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