Acton area notices of births marriages and death 1936
A Petty collection lists four notices of births marriages and a memorial notice. It records marriages in Jamestown and Acton Ontario including Isabel Christine Lantz to Raymond Austin Gordon, Myrtle Soper, Gordon Lantz and others, and a death notice for Jeanet Henderson Cooper in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N.Y
H. H. Barr
Myrtle
Uther Goper
George Soper
Acton
Ontario
Dellabert J. McKechnie
Gordon-Lantz
Knox Church
H. J. Bennie
Isabel Christine
G. H. Lantz
Raymond Austin Gordon
Howard Gordon
Maywell
Coorer
Georgetown
Jeanet Henderson
Mitchell Cooper
FOCALS And Local Notes From Acton And District
Acton visitors from Guelph and Georgetown drop by Acton courts this week for tennis group exchanges. BlakeStock picnic participants from Acton head to Oakville Saturday. Fair prize lists near printing. Olympic marathoner Harold Webster retires at eight miles. Lancashire Felt Mills accident claims Francis Anniveld. CNE harness race offers 7000 in purses plus other awards. Million-plus in benefits paid June, total half-year 7.72 million. Damaged lines indicate Tattoo Night at CNE July and other exhibits.
The Many Smiles in Human Interaction
The passage discusses how different smiles convey varied emotions from courtesy and diplomacy to anger, hate, and betrayal. It contrasts professional, disarming, and cynical smiles with those of love, friendship, and contentment, noting the spectrum of intent behind facial expressions.
Acton Triumphs In Low-Scoring Georgetown Baseball Thriller
Acton defeats Georgetown 7 to 0 after a late rally and pitching duel. Walters and Morton pitched for Georgetown and Acton respectively, with McMahon finishing strong for Acton as the visitors edge ahead before darkness ends the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walters
N.morton
Acton
Morton
Norm
Georgetown
Acton Boys
Terry
Jack
Waterhouse
Lindsay
Bill Waterhouse
Leeds
Woods
Abryh Poae
L. Ritchie
A. Witchie
Ward
Beaumont
Ib Walters
Bryden
Rf McMahon
P Benham
Fe Tachted
N. Morton
P J. Waterhouse
Lb Uindsay
W. Waterhouse
Cc Anderson
R. Morton
Tyler
Creighton Mines trip ends as gas line upgrade plans begin
Burlington Don Rae returns from vacation to Creighton Mines while Dominion Natural Gas plans to lay a line along Brant Street to Yu Yeemuan to serve the district. Landowners along Maple Avenue face compulsory sale at about $1,000 per acre as Highway Dept notices go out. Work advances on the new post office with local men employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Natural Gas Company
Brant Street
Yu Yeemuan
Alvin Yaorris
Havel
Winnipeg
Man
N. Chenever
New York City
Cech Wicklin
Water Street
Burlington Water Commission
Acrea
Sonia -Slep
Obituary for H. A. Havill Walkerton elder statesman
The Walkerton Herald Times reports the death of H A Havill in his 92nd year after a fall at home. Born November 13 1844 in Galt he built a long career as a tinsmith and prominent local businessman. Survived by son James Havill and daughters Mary and Clara he leaves brother George Havill of Acton. Funeral held at Calhorne Street residence with Rev G W Moore officiating and interment in Walkerton Cemetery.
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Walkerton
Galt
Jaames Havill
London
Eng
Henry A. Havill
Toronto
Owen Sound
Chicago
Havill
Durham
Jackson Street
Inisos
Yatlll
St. Thomas
Knox Presbyterian
St. Paul's United
Havil
James _Havill
Mary
Mame) Havill
Town
Clara
Harry E. Truax
George Mavill
Acton
Ning
Calhorne Street
G. W. Moore
St. Paul's United Church
Walkerton Cemetery
Value of Fattening Poultry for Market
Evidence from Quebec districts shows producers fattening young cockerels to reach Milkfed class, earning a premium of two to three cents per pound over Selected. Proper fattening boosts home market quality and export readiness, reducing June to August oversupply of unfinished birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Poultry Service
Live Stock
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Canada Provides Half World Wheat Supply Amid Weather Decline
Canada accounted for about 250 million bushels of wheat and wheat flour exports, roughly half of global imports for the year ending July 31. Unfavorable weather threatens exportable surplus in 1936-37, with prairie provinces Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta driving production and settlement since 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Mfe
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Acton Seeks Tourist Camp Boost For Park By Fairy Lake
A reader urges Acton to develop a tourist camp near the local Park by Fairy Lake to attract travelers and stimulate business. He cites Midland as a model and notes job creation, improved roads, and local farming activity amid a busy travel season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Fairy Lake
Midland
Yam Nok
Alberta Reflections on Camps and Fire Scenes
Turner Valley Alberta writer recounts attending Boys' Camp near High River with Rev. J R Brown and Mrs H as cook, noting four dollar fee and scenic foothills view. He mentions North Sheep Creek, South Sheep and Highwood rivers, ongoing oil development, BC fire haze, and a memorial to Hiram Swackhamer. August 5th, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
J. Ralston Brown
High River Presbytery
Calgary
Brown
Messrs
Kirk
Minder
Cayley
Nantus
B.C
Rivera
Sheep
Hitghwood
Hiram Swackhamer
Acton
J. W. Sealle
Coleman
Turner Valley
Alta
Neglect of Constipation TM Serious Matter in Health
Immediate attention to constipation is urged due to discomfort headache and appetite loss. It warns prolonged faulty elimination lowers general resistance and weakens fighting infections. Kellogg’s An Duan bulk cereal is promoted as a natural laxative with vitamin B and iron.
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Lin Kellogg
Ata- Bian
Kellogg Company
Maude
Kellogg
London
Ontario
Ground Hogs Grounded by European Zoos
The ground hogs bred at the Charlesbourg Zoo near Quebec were shipped by Canadian National Express to Antwerp’s Antwerp Zoo. The six young specimens, born in spring, are headed to Dr J A Hrusault, director of the Charlesbourg Zoo, via Meaverhii and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2. Menn
Metyion Royal Zoologien Garden
J. A. Hrusautd
Charlysbourg Zoo
Hruseels
Peuriy
Beggar Pleads for Bread as Family Yearns for Chocolate
A harassed family man recalls a beggar who cried for bread while the family laments being overwhelmed by demands for chocolates. The scene captures hardship and a wish for relief from constant want.
The Cause of Tile Crowd
A brief dialogue about crowds at a venue. One speaker says the place is usually crowded between seven and eight, while the other explains preferring late arrival to avoid the early rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shei
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David
Marshal
Eleanor
William Burgess
Herbert Smith McEachern
Ronald MccEachern
Dignan-Mowat
United Church
EF. Miltanarrow
Jessie Irene
John A. Mowat
Howard James Dignan
Edward M. Dignan
Guelph
Acton Courts
Blakelock
Oakville
Harold Webster
Hamilton
Francis Anniveld
Lancashire
Sir Malcolm Campbell
Utah
Bummary
Leeds and Nichols
Preston
Georgetown Acton
Burlington
Don Rae
Creighton Mines
H. A. Havill
Pare Press
Parl
Ferguson
Yast
W. Johnson
J. K. Gardiner
Mill Street
Pallant’s Clothing
Acton, Ontario
Crago S
Waddington
Fritz H. Wiessner
William ’ House
Wiessner
New York
House
Pittsburg
Elizabeth Woolsey
Allan Wilcot
Pregg Oshadian Pho
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