Acton Personal Notes Show Weekend Visits and Engagement
Acton residents report a flurry of weekend visits with Barrie Toronto Kitchener and Hamilton. Mrs Phillips Mr Mickey Holmes Miss Marguerite Gymon and Lorna Kennedy are noted among those social movements. An engagement between Lorna Kennedy and Joseph Nelson is announced with a quiet wedding planned.
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Lorna
Kennedy
Frank Kennedy
Acton
Joseph Nelson Id
Reid
HH. Reid
Aay
Man Burned to Death at Guelph
Police seek a mysterious tall London man with an inch beard after William Place 55 a veteran and relief recipient is found burned in his razed disused streetcar home outside Guelph Monday night. Place’s dog Prince was shot after becoming crazed by the heat. Coroner L A Sauart orders an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
William Place
Way
Relef
London
Place
Prince
Dremen
L. A
Sauart
Suggestion on Payments and Postage In Debt Dialogue
A creditor complains of half yearly bills sent every fortnight and a debtor replies to suspend sending the bill and credit postage. The exchange implies the bill will eventually be paid by timely postage credits.
You May Lose Clarity Without Proper Glasses
Questioning headaches and dizziness tied to eyesight, the ad urges eye checks and suggests affordable glasses. It promotes timely correction, noting glasses may be needed only for class work or full-time wear, and invites a call or visit next week for fitting.
Acton Citizens Ordered to Clean Premises by May 11
Notice from the Acton Municipality informs all residents to clean cellars yards and outbuildings and remove dirt manure and other substances endangering health by May 11. The Sanitary Inspector will begin a general inspection that day. Citizens urged to keep premises clear and disinfected.
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Acton
AML
Mrs Gg Peavoy of Palmerston Dies After Stroke
A native of Acton Rose Walker born October 3 1889 died Friday at her Palmerston home after a stroke last week. She married George Peavey September 17 1906 in Guelph and later moved to Palmerston. Survived by husband two sons Herman and Cecil a daughter Mire Ridgedale. Funeral Monday at 2 p m from home with interment in Palmerston cemetery.
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Acton
Gg. Peavoy
Palmerston
United Church
Herman
Cecil
Mire
Ridgedale
Wallace Township
Morsay
Palmerstone Cemetery
Deaths and obituaries from Acton and Toronto area
Wallace Alexander of Kansas City Missouri died April 2 in his 43rd year after thyroid surgery. He served in the Canadian forces in World War I and is survived by a widow and several relatives. W. J. Davis of John Street died after a heart attack. service held with Reverend E. M. Morrow officiating. interment at Maulview Cemetery Acton. Clara E Speight Humberstone of Toronto, a research worker and author, died at Toronto General Hospital in her 30s. noted works and scientific theories. funeral in St John’s Church York Mills with interment at St John’s Cemetery York Mills.
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William Wallace Alexander
Kansan City
Miseouri
Mr.Alexander
Nussagawayn Township
No. 9
Augusta Military Academy
Fort Defiance
Virginia
Kansas City
United States Army
Toronto
70Th Overseas Battery
Wallace Alexander
Alexander
William
James Alexander
Verda Babcock Alexander
Janet Alexander
Pred Alexander
Mabella A. Byerley
Louises A. Hawthorne
A. Johnson
Jeanette
W. J. Davis
John Street
Mrr
Dans
William James Davis Wis
James Davis
Catharine Impgen
Norwich
Norfolk County
England
Canada
Nassugawega
Acton
Beandmore Laathery
Violet Davis
Lydia Lodge
Old Land
Maulrview
Englaid
Megara
Thos
Morton
Uys
Clara E. Spéight-Flumbenstone
Autchoress
Toronto General Hospital
Werhteband
T. Humberstone
York Township
Callal
Swatter
Schooks
Addiion
Pauteur Institute
InsYrance
London
T. A. Humberston
Frank Mills
St. John’s Church
York Mills
St. John’s Cemetery
York Ail
Acton Scout Committee Plans and Camp Selections
At the Group Committee meeting two scouts Jack VanGooren and Gordon Bilton were chosen to attend the annual Forestry Camp at Angus the May 2 weekend. Plans for the May display are underway and ten Acton Scouts will usher at the Guelph Rally. Police chief Gwens discusses youth crime and the role of scouting in keeping youths engaged and out of courts.
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Jack’ VanGooren
Gordon Bilton
Angus
Acton
Milton
Guelph
Pennl
Way Scouts
J. YT
Gwens
Rome, N.Y
Literary Study On Awakening And Living Fully
A compact excerpt argues that ternary study should awaken the self, intensify capacity for pleasure, sympathy, and comprehension, and sustain twenty four hour awareness rather than amuse only leisure moments. It quotes Arnold Yennett and a closing exhortation from W Holmes about marching life with confident direction.
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Arnoald Yennett
Bran facts and Kellogg tests claim ALL-Bran aids digestion
A Kellogg commissioned study examined bran use among groups of healthy women and men. Results suggested bran bulk could aid bowel movement, though effects varied by person. The ALL-Bran product is advertised to supply vitamins and iron and to act gently by absorbing moisture and cleansing the intestinal tract.
Local Sports and Club Plans Stirring Community Ties
The Halton League awaits a decidable fourth team between Brampton and Hulsburg as a hockey club meeting is held. Baseball grounds show progress with manager Minuta steering team selection, mid June midweek games, and Saturdays planned. Dundalk and Markdale plot arena support. YMOCA program previews a diverse act pairing boxing and violin performances.
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Halton
Brampton
Hulsburg
New Officers of Bus Company Lead Central Ontario Lines
At the Central Ontario Bus Lines annual meeting in Toronto on March 26 Mr M J Wayne was elected President and General Manager and Mr W W J Rymey Director and Secretary, continuing as Superintendent. The firm plans growth to 33 vehicles in 1936 to cover Ontario routes and summer resort services. New services include London to Hanover, extra Toronto Kincardine round trip, and Toronto towan over. effective June 20, summer schedules begin.
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Central Ontario Busines
Toronto
M. &J. Wayne
WW. J. Rymey
Payne
Central Ontario Bus Lines. Limited
London
Hanover
Toronto-Kincardine
Wanover
Walton Plowmen Plan Junior Farmer Plowing Match 1936
An enthusiastic Milton meeting outlined a Junior Farmer Plowing Match and demonstration for June 6 in Milton district. Open to boys under 20 who have not plowed at the International, with separate township classes and prizes. Coach N G McLeod of Waterloo County to assist. Halton directors to provide teams for distant contestants. A County Match is tentatively set for November 6 in Nussagaweya Townships.
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Sotation
Don
Milton
International
L. W. Chitholm
N. G. McLeod
Waterloo County
Halton
Nussagaweya Towauahilys
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Mrs. &. Phillips
Barrie
Mickey Holmes
Bobcaygeon
Marjorie Davidson
St. Mary's
Mirl. H. T. LePage
B. M. Wilson
Lorraine Wilson
Maas Lucy Goldham
ASU
Harry Griff
Goderin
D. BM. Worden
Mar
Peter Greenwood
A. Anderman
Miss. A. T. Brown
Mr. Brown
Evelyn Storey
Helen McCullough
Kitchener
Miss Biarguerite Gymon
Toronto Hospital
Myr
G. O. Waterhoite
Montreal
Que
Mra OE
New Jersey
Peter Smith
Pearl Smith
Jas, Symon
J. R. Kennedy
G. E. Nelson
Hamilton
Nual
The
Daughters of the Empire
Poetar
George Wallace
Yonge ST
Birka Kile Byres
Myrna Way
Spencer Tracy
James Cagney
Pat O'Brien
Fox News
Edward Everett Horton
Vitaphone Casino
Travel
British Isles
Holland
France
Germany
Norway
Italy
Countries
St Vrmy Ridge
F.L. Wright
Stree
E. P. Head
Lyst
Orrow
St George's Square Guelph
the Public Health
Mrs
Geq. Peavoy
William Wallagh
J. Davis
Clara E. Speygiht
Astronomised Society of
Camille Lommiarian
Ha Tuld
Boy Scout News
Man 2
Hfe
A. W. Holmes
Kellogg’s
Kellogg Company
Kellogg
Ontario
Walters
Minuta
Markdale
Dundalk
BUS Company
Henledy Credit
Walton Plowmen
Talbot’s
Talbot's Hardware
Mill
Willow Streets
Talbot’s Hardware Mill
Bamo
Ase
Ry Choice
Chesterfield
Bewaite
Coles
W. T. Patterson
R. D
Hervios
Johnstone & Rumley Home Furnishings and Funeral Directors
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