Marriages and Deaths Notice From Oakville Area
Fragments show obituaries and marriage notices from Oakville and Erin Township. Entries mention Clara Ramshaw wife of James M Swackhamer, Frances Catharine Joinaston wife of Austin Gwackhamer, and Wilhelmina Halliday of Oakville with ages and dates in August 1933 and August 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Ramshaw
James M. Fathetnss
Swackhamer
Concession 4
Erin Township
Frances Y Catharine Joinaton
Austin Gwackhamer
Halliday
Church Street
Oakville
Wilhelmina
Bvaris
William Edgar Pee
Ar Halliday
Ville
News Items and Local Notes From Acton
A collection of brief items notes the Acton telephone number 174 and civic holiday quiet. It mentions W R Norton repainting a Mill Street residence and a remark on love and porch lights. It highlights a near month to Acton Pall Fair and Fergus Centennial attendance, plus three weeks left of school holidays. The National Exhibition features include aquatic events, a women’s ten mile swim, men’s fifteen mile swim, and the Scots Guards performing by royal permission with a long military history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Scots Guards
Scots Guards Regiment
Local Softball Schedule Promises Tight Championship Race
The league outlines weeks of games ending with playoffs. August 8 Tannery faces Town and August 10 Shoe Factory meets Cut Sole. First and third teams meet Sept 19, winners playoff Sept 26. Nettie
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tannery
Shoe Factory
Town
Cut Sole
Tanery
Nettie
One-Eyed Man Sought by Distracted Wife in Shop
A playful exchange unfolds as a woman misplaces her husband and asks for a small man with one eye. A courteous shopwalker suggests using both eyes if he is very amiajl, delivering a light humorous moment from a storefront.
Inquisitive Child Creates Curious Seed Six
A fragmentary line hints at inquiry by a child and a reference to seed six. Details are unclear and no full event or names are present to expand.
Refunding and Rate Adjustments for Municipal Power Supplies
The annual study of Hydro Systems finances shows 73 of 306 urban municipalities authorized rate decreases in 1932 while 16 saw increases. Refunds of surplus were recommended in 50 municipalities, with some refunds reaching up to one sixth of yearly consumer revenue and total refunds near 250000 dollars. The report notes overall reserves and surplus totaling 56.6 million against plant value of 89.9 million, highlighting Acton’s absence from rebates but optimism for future inclusion as consumption grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power Commission Act
Commission
Acton
Storey Re union elects 1934 officers and hosts program
The Storey reunion held at Mr and Mrs Frank’s home elected 1934 officers led by President Robt Black and Vice President Chester Early. A Cleveland chair was chosen, a short musical program featured performances by Miss Margaret Brown and others, then a seven piece orchestra provided dance music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Robt. Black
Guelph
Chester Early
Norval
Alfred Storey
Acton
Fred Stewart
Robt
Brownlee
Thos. Storey
Robt. Allan
Mildred Storey
Frances Brownlee
Flossie Allison
Richard Brown
James Bell
Cleveland
Ohio
Sollo
Margaret Brown
Mary Wilson
Lennie
Alex. Black
Andrew MacDonald
Anna Allison
Messrs
Robt. Parkinson
Reg. Fenner
Wm. Prank
John Black
Lloyd Easterbrook
Grant Mc‘Millan
Miss Pearl McMillan
Mother Encourages Son to Marry for Luck
A mother cautions her son against marrying a poor girl but admits she married for potential. The son replies that he has heard his parents had no money yet their marriage prospered, implying the girl’s fortune matters less than future prospects.
Toronto Market Reports for Dairy Poultry and Grain Prices
Market items show dairy product quotations in terms of butter and creamery solids, poultry grade prices, and wheat notes. It lists No 1 Northern wheat at 83 1/2 to 83 3/4 cents, No 2 Northern 82 cents, Ontario track at 70 to 75 cents, and new potatoes wholesale at 1.40 to 1.75 per bag based on quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Toronto Board of Trade
C.f Bay
Manitoba
Norther
Northern
Ontario
Faith and support lift friends through dire moments
The piece stresses how belief from others sustains people during hardship. It cites a businesswoman who, amid reverses, received a loan thanks to an ally’s faith, which helped her recover. The message encourages readers to offer confidence to friends, as that faith can prevent failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Pruning Tomatoes and Training Plant Growth
Tomato plants are commonly grown by trailing on the ground or staking with ties. Pruning is beneficial under most conditions, removing axillary shoots multiple times to limit growth, while terminal growth is allowed to form one or more strong main branches.
Lake Winnipeg figures and power potential corrections
A letter from A. C. Gray corrects earlier Manitoba Fisheries data, detailing Lake Winnipeg as the world’s thirteenth largest lake entirely in Canada, its dimensions, drainage area, chief tributaries, and outlets. It outlines potential water power sites near the lake and notes recent fish market values and a fisheries commission studying marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Lake Winnipeg
Island Lake
Hudson Bay
Lake
Winnipeg
Canada
Ontario
Rockies
Lake Superior
Mississippi River
Saskatchewan
Red
Dauphin
Berens
Nelson River
Warrens Landing
Nelson
Playgreen Lake
Selkirk
Norway House
H. B. Railway
Port Nelson
Grand Rapids
Saskatchewan River
Whitemud Falls
International Boundary
Fisheries Commission
Example Counts Young People and Sibling Responsibility
The piece argues that older siblings bear responsibility for younger ones but often misteach by example. It warns that rude behavior from an older brother or sister leaves a lasting, negative impression that defeats lessons on courtesy. The text emphasizes consistent, positive conduct to shape proper behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Alice
First Visit to Dr Farrell Charge Shock
Sandy enters the clinic of J. M. Farrell and notes the fee schedule for a first visit of one guinea and subsequent visits at 10 shillings sixpence as he seeks relief. The scene highlights a humorous patients encounter with the doctor during a bout of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
J. M. Farrell
Gandy
Dr. Farrell
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W. .R. Norton
Mill Street
Acton’ Pall
Fergus
Frederick Streets
Arthur
Brampton
Caledon
Senses
Georgetown
Grand Valley
Milton
Orangeville
C. N
Auinor
Iuten
Iocatione
Wradedo
Goring
Maxwell R. Stark, D.R
B. D. Rachlin & Co
Maxwell R. Stark
R. O
Rachlin’s
Kaplan
Corner Mill
Main Acton, Ont
The
Free Press
Acton Free Press
A. C. Gray
Art Farriers
McLean & Co
Acton Park
Wednes
Ont
Cash
Dirand
Erin
Erin, Ontario
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