Shanks, John D. Beloved Wife Mentioned in Notice
The notice references John D. Shanks and mentions family ties with residents of Acton Ontario and Ashgrove Ontario. It lists names including Byron Bagar Menton and Mia Georges Manitoba. The fragmented text indicates a memorial or obituary context with regional Ontario affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WATD
Acton
Ontario
Byron Bagar
Menton Oe
Mere
Mia, Georges
Manitoba
Lin
Ashgrove
Ont
John D. Shanks
Gardening and time changes contrast with local notices
Garden work prevails as Daylight Saving Time rolls in Milton and Georgetown. The Dominion Hotel exterior is being repainted and a barn is moved to a farm to replace a recent fire loss. Hiram J. Colwell, former Wellington County warden, dies at Arthur aged seventy. Butter prices ease as 1.75 million pounds from New Zealand and Australia reach markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram J. Colwell
Wellington County
Arthur
Dominion Hotel
Main Street
Ross Swackhamer
Toronto
George Watson
Acton Delegates Attend Ontario Presbyterian Meeting
Acton representatives attended the Twenty fourth Annual Meeting of the Ontario Provincial Society W M S of the Presbyterian Church in Canada held at Knox Church in Galt this week. Attendees included Mrs H L Bennett Mrs R M McDonald and Mrs H Mannprine for Quelph Presbyterial and Mrs F S Blow Miss M Near from the local Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Provincial Society
W.ms
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Knox Church
Galt
Acton
H. L Benne
R. M. McDonald
H. Matnprine
Quelph
Dublin Literary Society closes with Euchre and dance
The Dublin Literary Society held its closing meeting at the school on Tuesday evening April 1gth. After opening ceremonies and business, the main feature was euchre with Verna Joe winning highest lady and Mr. Steele highest gent. A lunch followed and the evening ended with dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin ‘Literary Society
Verna Joe
Mr. Steele
Park Board Debates Improvements and Signage Needs
Council discusses park upgrades including playground gear toilets and backstop repairs at the ball ground. They seek night constable applications by May 6 and request tobacco by laws from other towns while urging Ontario Motor League to add rural Acton signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haett
National Revenue
Mir. J.laley
Minister of Transport
0. R. Hows
Hughas Olsaver
T. A. His
Cha
Chalmers
Pairy Lake
Chapman
Banockburn and Greenock Societies Host Evening
Ban nockburn Literary Society guests of Greenock Society for a social evening on April 23. President Gordon Leslie welcomed attendees and Mrs Roy McKeown led the program featuring piano pieces, vocal duet, solos, recitations, readings, and a spelling match between the two societies. Lunch followed and the night concluded with dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Literary Society
Greenock Society
Gordon Leslie
Ath Greenock Literary Society
Roy McKeown
Bannockburn Society
Ada Finnlay
Margaret Brown
Lois Watson
Helen Sprow
Hannockburn Trig
Mian
Eleanor Anthony
McCullogh
Melvin
Fred Lemon
W. J. McDonald
Trespasser Deaths and Injuries Drop Slightly in 1937
Canadian National Railways reports 2,569 trespasser fatalities and 2,629 injuries in 1937, down from 1936. The institute notes a rising trend in trespassing and cites a rail industry drive to curb unauthorized access, with 3.6 million trespassers managed by eighty railroads that year. January 1938 saw 211,561 ejections, up 1 percent from 1937, and February 211,036, up 12 percent from February last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llegal
George A. She
Canadian National Railways
Association of American Railroads
Canadian man released after murder conviction
John A. Comba of Renfrew Ontario became the first Canadian freed after being condemned for murder. An Ontario appeal court ruled him innocent in the death of a 12 year old Renfrew girl. He had been sentenced to hang last February 12 but stayed execution pending appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. A. Comba
Renfrew
Ontario
Letter From Turner Valley Author Reaches Easter Return
J B Coleman writes from Turner Valley Alberta on April 18 1938 detailing absence from home from Tre Fare Press and Alberta Musings. He notes hospital staff kindness a home reunion his fraternal interview with Tie Parr Pagss and interaction with Rev Dr Kanna win praising a wholesome paper and Ottawa visit. He mentions Mrs Jackson and John Anttiff cheering his return during Easter vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parr
Paris
Tre Fare Press
Alberta
Tie Parr
Ottawa
Puzzle in Rhyme Finds a Word with Hidden Letters
Riddle hints at a word linked to growth and control, suggesting a place where children grow. The lines mix letters and hints across deep obtain keep mine cattle kine kn relation test orgy joint bend, pointing to a single term. The puzzle ends with UBE COUPON and Solution Name.
Milk Train for Dionne Quints No 47
The Dionne quintuplets relied on a nightly 11 PM Canadian National milk train from Toronto. Insulated boxes were unloaded at Callander before dawn and Dr. Dafoe praised CN Express workers for rapid handling. Callander prospers on tourist traffic and a new CN station nearby reflects changing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dionne Quints
Canadian National
Toronto
No. 47
Callander
Quints
Uttle
Dr. Dafoe
Times
Time Now to Fight Clothes Moths
Advice from the Dominion Entomological Branch outlines year round moth and beetle threats and spring prevention steps. Tips include cold storage or sun heat for furs, naphthalene in bags, vacuum cleaning to remove larvae, and treating carpets, rugs, and upholstered items with care. For more, write to the Department of Agriculture Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crt
Dominion Entomological Branch
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
County Council votes to buy tractor and insurance
County council favors purchasing a $4,000 tractor to widen narrow roads and improve road construction. Tenders for insurance are approved with premiums totaling about $9, etc. Three by-laws are passed and council adjourns after discussing a new county flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County ‘Council
Gordon
Mr. McNiven
Robinson
Wilson
E. O. Thompson
Law Union and Rock Insurance Co
McNiven
Hall
T. G
Allen
Blair
Registry Office
Agnews Golden wedding planned for June
Hartney Star notes Mr John A Agnew age 74 celebrated his birthday and planned to observe his golden wedding with Mary Connor on June 17 1888 they married in Toronto. The Agnews family includes daughter Mrs Jackson Hartney and son Robt J Agnew Vancouver with Grace deceased at Argue. The couple moved from Acton Ontario to Argue then Transcona and now reside in Hartney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartney
Acton
John A. Agnew
Mr. Agnew
Ontario
Robert Agnew
Argue
Agnew
C.nr
Transcong
R. ©. Jackson
Robt. J. Agnew
Vancouver
Grace
Georgetown Baseball Club Elects Ernest Coles President
At a recent meeting of the Georgetown Baseball Club Ernest Coles former Acton Ball Club secretary treasurer was chosen chairman along with other officers including vice president Herpscott See-Toeus treasurer C Ben Kant and executive committee members Harry Woods Harvey Walters J Beaumont Clarence Walters and trainer J Mes Menemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organiae Georgetown Baseball Club
Ernest Coles
Acton Ball Club
Preai-dent
Herpscott See-Toeus
C Ben- Kant
Harry Woods Harvey Walters
J Beaumont
Clarence Walters
J Mes Menemy
Cunning Fellow Hints at Holiday Dinner Tactics
A hushed warning is given to the cook as a wife’s mother visits for a holiday. The speaker presses the cook to avoid serving any of the mother in law’s favorite dishes again, lest repeat offense provoke anger.
Not Just Sure When Asked About Moonkies
A child asks his mother if they spring from moonkies and she admits uncertainty, saying she was not very young when his father’s people came to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moonkies
Laddie
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Turner Valley
Alta
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No. 11 Crescent
Andrew. Molassie
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Dublin
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Salve—tion
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Ube
W. T. Patterson
Wraghen St
Leblaw'a
Guelph
Flowerdale
Palm Garden
RED Rose O. P
Mother Parker's
Salada Lipton
Lyons World
Halford
Oriole
Irving
Morrison
Hamilton
Ern Coles
Georgetown Club
Congoleum
Elliott Bros
Cretonnes
Jackie Coogan
Arthur L Bernstein
Serventur
Lillian Coogan Herbstein
Coogan
Europe
England
Halton Camp
Wendover
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