In Memoriam and Death Notices for Wilson and Bagaskie
Died Wilson died by accidental drowning at Take Wata on a Saturday in 1998 body recovered July 1999 Beloved son of George late Eliza Wilson and Ern. BAGASKIE In loving memory of Annie who passed August 6 1937. Remembered with sorrow by daughter and son-in-law Mary and Bill.
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Rockwood Girls Defeat Acton In Off Ball Thriller
In Tuesday night action Rockwood girls defeated Acton by 6 runs while Oakville edged Georgetown 4 3 in Oakville Saturday. Community updates note resurfacing on Highway 7 Brampton Georgetown and a Civic Holiday on Monday. Local groups plan fire equipment purchase Trafalgar Township and Junior Y Girls camp at Edgewood Park Eden Mills led by Miss Helen Ostrander. W D Gregory Oakville lawyer died last week funeral Saturday largely attended.
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Oakville
Carlton Hughes Banks of Moose Jaw dies after illness
Carlton H Banks aged 57 died at his Moose Jaw home following a lengthy illness. Born in London England he joined the FPR in 1911 rising to superintendent's accountant before moving to Saskatoon and Moose Jaw roles. He served St Andrew's United Church and was a Past Master of Walker Lodge Masons. He leaves a widow Miss Jeasie Harvey and daughter Dorothy along with sisters in England and a brother in South Africa. Funeral in Moose Jaw and interment at Fairview Acton.
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Ten in Cash Cheque Goes Bust After Church Wedding
A rector recounts a parish wedding where the best man’s envelope held a ten dollar cheque that bounced. The rector admonishes the groom about banking habits after honeymoon, noting the signature was the best man’s.
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Have You Made Your Will
A persuasive ad urging readers to consult a lawyer to draft a will. It stresses that a will prevents court interference, reduces family conflict, and ensures assets go to preferred beneficiaries rather than disgruntled relatives or institutions.
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Patty
The Humble Origins of Horseshoes and Quoits
The article traces how the game emerged from a simple throw for a horseshoe and evolved into quoits, noting its long-lasting appeal. It highlights low cost and health benefits, describing horseshoes as inexpensive recreation that promotes walking and arm and shoulder exercise without commercialized or high stakes.
Despondent Cow Lured Off Main Line At Millers Falls
A cow lay on the Central Vermont main line at Millers Falls Massachusetts to end its life as a Rocket freight train approached. Four sectionmen failed to move it with tools or talk until an unidentified woman spoke soothing Italian. The cow rose and was led away by the owner.
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World Wheat Acreage Reaches All-Time High in 1938 39
World wheat acreage rose to about 280 019 000 acres in 1938 39, an all time high, up from 266 459 000 acres the prior year by roughly six percent. Excludes China Soviet Union Iraq and Iran provisional totals of 149 891 000 acres, yielding a grand world total around 429 890 000 acres.
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July Meeting of Dublin Women's Institute Report
The Dublin Women s Institute met at Mrs Akins home with President Mr Somerville in the chair. Members contributed on summer cooking hints and district annual report read by Mrs W McQuillin and current events by Mrs Turk. A demonstration of three salads featured followed by tea and social time.
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Turk
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Margaret
Jean Robertson
Watson
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Davidson
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Jim Henderson
Wilmer Davidson
Bert Davidson
Angus McArthur
Erin
Mary Coates
Listowel
Donna McMillan
Tom Campbell
David Henderson
Brookville
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David Eveway
Aunt Milly’s in Love in The Hardys Ride High at Detroit Theatre
The Hardy Family film The Hardys Ride High screens Friday at the Gregory Theatre Acton. Sara Haden appears glamorous in her final screen role with Adrian the dress designer and Jack Dawn on makeup. Mickey Rooney plays a wild character. Virginia Grey and Miner Watson co star in a metropolitan Detroit setting.
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Mickey
Indian Narrow Escape at City Lunch Counter
A brief odd exchange recounts an Indian person nearly choking on a ham sandwich at the city lunch counter. The clerk confirms the ham was sliced and prepared, with the individual reacting in distress and a near medical emergency.
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Mias
Rare Mountain Plover Found in Saskatchewan First Canada Record
J Dewey Soper, District Migratory Bird Officer, reports a mountain plover sighting about two miles north of Bracken Saskatchewan at 2900 feet. This marks the first known record of the species in Canada. The bird is a pale grayish brown above and spotless white below with a distinctive facial dark line and a lack of a breast band. The plover's typical range is treeless semi arid plains in western North America.
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J. Dewey Soper
Department of Mines and ‘Resources
Bracken
Canada
Conversation Excerpt Reveals Muted Wedding Dress Debate
A quoted exchange shows a speaker asking about a husband’s taste in clingy gowns. The response confirms a preference for garments that cling to the speaker for about three years, illustrating a domestic remark with humorous or ironic tone.
Silence Best Exchange Between Caddie and Talker
A terse exchange shows tension as one person accuses and the other replies with a clipped remark. The dialogue hints at a charged interaction with little context.
Big engine stars in Railroads on Parade at New York World's Fair
A 650000 pound blue and aluminum locomotive 6400 of the Canadian National Railway headlines the Railway on Parade show at the New York World's Fair. The engine hauled the Royal train for King George and Queen Elizabeth and features a cast of over 200 performers in the grand railroad presentation.
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Queen Elizabeth
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