Visits and engagements noted in Acton area gatherings
The record lists numerous visits by Toronto and Hamilton residents to Acton and Milton West, including Dorothy Phillips and Joan Rumiley with Toronto relatives. It notes engagements for Margaret Kathleen Brownridge to George Lyon and Ethel Harriet Hall to Norman Orr, with May weddings planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B Brownridge
Milton
Margaret Kathleen
George
P. Lyon
T.R Lyon
Oakville
Stanley Hall
Hillsburg
Ontario
Ethel Harriet
Norman R. Orr
Orr
Alexander Orr
Noted painter J W L Forster dies in Toronto hospital
Dean of Canadian portrait painters John Wycliffe Lowes Forster aged in his sixties died after head and internal injuries from a car crash near his home on Thursday. Born in Norval Ontario he studied in Europe and Paris and gained fame as a leading portraitist. He leaves his wife Abu Fmma Alikina and a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wycliffe Lowes Forster
Toronto General Hospital
Forster
Wolesley Street
Norval
Ontario
Griummar
Brampton
Stack
Fiat
Rome
Europe
Lefevre
Boulanger
Academie Julien
Bouguereau
Robert Fleury
Derius Duran
Paris
Antelier
Abu Fmma Alikina
Han J C. Alking
Peel County
Manitoba
Mr Rater
Canadian Hams Dominate British Market In 1637 Report
Canada led 1637 ham exports to Britain with 314 606 cwt while the United States shipped 311 746 cwt. Imports from empire countries rose ten percent in 1937 and 9 percent of total ham imports came from those nations. Canada’s shipments were up 23 percent though Irish exports fell 31 percent. Canadian hams are prized for quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Dominion
Great Britain
Ireland
Rubbing It In Reveals Neighbor's Radio Purchase
In a sharp exchange a speaker accuses another of funding neighbors who bought a radio with the money sent. The reply confirms the purchase, highlighting the misused funds and escalating local tensions.
Public Health Notice Issued By Action Municipality
Public Health citizens are requested to comply with the Public Health Act. J Reeve of the Municipality issues the notice from Acton dated April 14 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public
Acton
Excessive Speed Blamed in Death of George Frederick
A coroner's inquest heard that a grey coupe traveling at high speed on a night road near Oshawa struck and killed George Frederick. Passengers: Peter Opuchaney, Ethel West, Lamminen, and Dwyer, with Brownridge driving the other car. Evidence placed Opuchaney as driver. liquor found at the scene and several witnesses testified to speed, positions, and injuries. Peter Opuchaney faces manslaughter charges in Acton Police Court on May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McNiven
George Frederick
BE. J. Kelson
Acton
Main Street
Opychaney
Frederick
Seibert
Guelph
Mackensie
Nelson
Selbert
Wynor
Opuchaney
Dwyer
Walter N. Brownridge
Petie
Strck
Hees
A. N. Stark
A. J Oliver
George Cookman
Howell
Peter Opychaney
Guelph General Hospital
Annis Street
Oshawa
Ethel West
Opychaneey
Opchaney
Whenmi Opchaney
Miss West
Lamminuan
Didbe
Lamminan
Opychshev
Po Rosman
Front Street
Ophaney
N McNally
Dunsteble
Oliver Tid
Oliver
Cookman
P Seibert
Brown- Tidges
Brownridge
Opychansy
McPherson
Oliver and
H. W. Howell
Peter Opuchaney
Galt
Whitby
Joe Dwyer
Peter
Harpe Ter
Dr Stead
Qukville
Compeed
W J Reid
Foreman
David McLellan
Malcolm McDonald
W Calea
JK Gardiner
Eo Thetford
TR MM
McDonald
Milton
Peter Covenancy
Advice Wasted in Harsh Exchange Between Woman and Tramp
A housewife and a tramp exchange sharp remarks about women improving appearance versus finding work. The dialogue hints at social stigma and poverty in a terse street confrontation.
The Difference between Spelling and Understanding
A clergyman tests 9 year old Bobby from Briggly Nolehold with the word tread. Bobby insists on spelling his way B r e d e, arguing the dictionary spelling differs. The exchange highlights differing notions of spelling and instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Briggly Nolehold
Obituary for James A. Hamilton from Eden Mills
The funeral for James Alvin Hamilton took place April 21 from his daughter’s home in Eden Mills with Rev. A Johnston and Rev. EB Brooks officiating. Interment was at Edenville Cemetery. Born in 1865 at Fairview Park near Rockwood, he married Annie Jago in 1802 and left two daughters and two sons, with one son predeceased. He served 27 years with the Ontario Government as Superintendent of Prisons and worked at multiple facilities including Guelph Reformatory, Penetanguishene Hospital, and Orillia Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alvin Hamilton
J. A. Milne
Eden Mills
A. Johnston
Eden Mills Presbyterian Church
EB. A. Brooks
Old Rugged Cross
Johnyston
Messrs
John Lister
Pred McWilliams
Len van Norman
Thos, Garstang
Will Pasmore
War Hortop
Edenville
Mr. Hamilton
Fairview Park
Rockwood
Annie Jago
B. G. Field
Toronto
Earl
Harry
Orillia
Claude
Hamilton
Ontario
Ontario Reformatory
Guelph
Ontario Hospital
Penetang
Canada advances underground magnesitic dolomite mining
In 1937 Canada shifted from open pit to underground mining of magnesitic dolomite at Kilmar and Harrington in Quebec. A new 88 ft tunnel kiln reaches 3100 F, the fourth world’s first, to produce brick and refractory products for cement kilns and furnaces. Exports reach eastern North America and international markets including Australia, South Africa and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian Refractories Limited
Kilmar
Quebec
Department of Mines and Resources
National Research Council
Ottawa
Harrington Hast
Argenteuil County
North America
United States
Australia
South Africa
Great Britain
Embarrassing moment in Inih court witness misstep
An elderly, nearly blind man in a court misstepped toward the witness box and mounted steps toward the bench. The judge corrected him with humor as spectators laughed at the awkward scene.
Notice to Creditors Estate of Charles William Lambert
Notice to creditors of Charles William Lambert a merchant of Erin Township Wellington died about March 3 1938 in Guelph Ontario. Creditors must send particulars of claims and security to solicitor by May 15 1938. Executor will distribute assets after that date and will not honor claims not received by then. Dated Georgetown April 13 1938. Kenneth M Langdon Solicitor for Charles William Lambert Executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles William Lambert
Erin
County ‘of
Wellington
City of
Guelph
County of
Georgetown
Kenneth M. Langdon
Charles William
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Soenervne
Dorothy Phillips
Joan Rumiley
Bill Viicent
My. James Shia
Age
Wenan Scarrels
Rose McEvoy
Murs. P. Sayers
Ailsa Bessie Poss
Chas. W. Landsborough
Mars
Harry Davenport
Hassageweys
Bobby McDonald
Bare
GO. W. Brasales
Jack Ball
Wilva
Thorold
Mrs. Prank Poster and Children
W. B. Rumley
J. A Leake
Angus McDonald
Moesara
Kenneth, Russell, Clifford and
Norman
Dolly Varden
Edwin Currie
Robert Currie
Milton West
Ben Trimble
Beatrice Mary
Gordon Babcock
Halton
J. W. L. Forster
George Wallace
Clothes Shop
Yonge St
Ryrie Rirks
ST. George's &Q. Guelph
Orangeville
Antario
Bray Tag
Geo
Brown, Norval
Acten
T. Seynock
Mr. Seynock
Barrier
Rex Beach
Leo Carrillo
Jean Parker
Carl Robinson
Buckaroos
Radio Patrol
Joan Blondel
Leslie Koward
Fox News
Mae West
Edmund Lowe
Charles Winniger
Sol Solvra
the Plainsman
Qary Cooper
Jean Arthur
the Public Health
Geo. Frederick
J. B. J. Roberts
Baskatoon
Royal Canadian Mounted Pongs
England
James A. Hamilton
Canada Mines
New Hampshire
Wilbert Cormie
J. P. Bosomworth
Bilis
Rera Thur
Tutton
Harold Anderson
Fergus
Geaing
Tweddle Chick Hatchery Limited
Fergus, Ont
iFirms Building
Georgetown Lumber Co
Wener
London
Harold Wiles
O. Johnston
TAT Son Vinton Daily
Papa-to-be
Anthony Cappi
New York City
Sarah Qould
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