Pritchard Kennedy Visitors and Church Ladies Meet
Mrs Pritchard of Guelph and Mr and Mrs Kennedy and Miss Kennedy of Hamilton visit J A Thoms for days. Olga Thomas from Hamilton returns home for holidays. Rae King visits friends. Ladies Aid met August 10 with twelve members and eleven visitors. hymn, Bible chapter, Lord's Prayer and solo by Mrs Caldwell. Bluebird quilt blocks planned and garden party discussed. Lunch followed a pleasant hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchard
Guelph
Kennedy
Hamilton
J. A Thoms
Olga Thomas
Lucinda Graff
John Graff
William Rutledge
Rae King
wTeeeehun Ladies
H. Caldwell
Neighborhood News Briefs on Other Centers Waning Interest
Items from various centers and communities show reduced reader interest and fewer events noted by our rendera. The column highlights quieter activity periods and shifting local engagement patterns across neighborhoods.
Limehouse Holiday Visitors Amid Harvest Update
Mr Adams and daughter Doris of Detroit are holidaying in Limehouse. Doris Tyrrell of Georgetown and Marjorie Caldwell of Durham visit the Parsonage. Harvesting delays due to rain, but wheat and spring grain are housed and promising prices hoped. Womens Institute hosted a well attended afternoon tea at Mrs Gowdy's home. Mrs Easten of Toronto visited Limehouse this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Doris
Detroit
Doris ‘Tyrrell
Georgetown
Limehouse
Marjorie Caldwell
Durham
Womens’ Institute
Everton Women’s Institute Holds August Meeting at McPhedran Home
The Everton Branch met on August 4 with 32 members and visitors. The program was described as interesting and social time followed on the lawn. Family visits and a funeral for Hugh Mitchell are noted with local attendees and pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everton
Women's Institute
W. Sutton
Usherwood
H. Hancock
Glenwilliams
IL Hamilton
Hugh Mitchell
Sixth Line
Eramosa
J. P. McLeod
Hillsburg Notes Seed Threshing and Social News
Threshing has begun in Hillsburg. Illness news reports Mrs Dickieson of Guelph, with hopes for recovery. Social items note Mrs Elgie and Miss Dorothy with Mrs Bell visiting Toronto, a successful street dance, and various visits. The McKinney Clan plans a September reunion at Stanley Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Thomson
Dickieson
Guelph
Robert Elgie
Dorothy
R. J.bell
Toronto
Ammr
W. Bessey
Alex, Bessey
Alvin Miller
Brampton
Will Miller
MacDonald
Norval
Presbyterian Church
Joseph Thomson
Marjorie
Lancelot
Gheyne
Thomson
McKinney
Community Notices From Campbellville Refreshments and Games
A Campbellville roundup shows Mr. Jack Pogue of Toronto visiting Mr. C A Elsley, with Rev Mr Macneil Mamas leading services in Rev C G Jones absence. Local social rounds include visits from Mrs R Menzies and Miss Esther Wheelihan, plus a ball game against Castlisle and a Wednesday tournament planned with a dance and Sod Busters Orchestra. Notables at Crawford Lake and Port Dover holidays are noted, alongside visits from Mr David Mahon and Miss Margaret Hunter, with several Toronto and Waterdown residents mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pogue
Toronto
C. A. Elsley
C. G. Jones
Mr. Macneil- Mamas
St. David's Church
Ross Carbett
R. Menzies
J. Burdon
Guelph
Esther Wheelihan
David Mahon
Western University
Crawford Lake
CREWSONS CORNERS Local Social Notes Share Toronto Visits
Miss M. Smith of Toronto returns home after a few days with her cousin Miss Isabelle Smith. Several Toronto visitors are listed including Mr. and Mrs. John Bennett and Mr. John Dennis. A turnip crop report notes unusually good yields due to abundant rain and a 4½ lb specimen shipped to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Smith
Toronto
Isabelle Smith
John Bennett
Kitchener
8. Johnston
George Taylor
Tyler
Morrison
Alex. Mochrie
Guelph
Franklin Dean
Aes Spellos
Mr. Tyler
O'Brien
Rockwood
McIntosh
Miss Cripps
Wardlaw
Dean
Pitman
Torronto
Rockwood News Highlights From Presbyterian and Community Events
August meeting of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society at Mrs Arch McNabb's home presided by Mrs Robert Patterson. Bible lesson by Mrs August Young and reports by Secretary Mrs Peter Sims. St John's Church tea and bake sale raised about $50. Scout events include a field day August 27 and new Scout Master Joseph Duby. Fire devastates Lloyd Johnston's barn, grain crop damaged and livestock lost on the former Nor tish H. Black property in Eramoda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society
Arch. McNabb
Robert Patterson
August Young
Peter Sims
Peter' Sims
Elva Pearen
Ted Weatherstone
Margaret McNabb
St John’s Church
K. B
Waller
Joseph Duby
Guelph
Robt. Patterson
Georgetown
Hesking
Westboro
Mass
Edna Heilbronn
Alice Adams
Mount, Pleasant
Mich
Royce
Thos
Eliott
Sarnia
James Gray
A. L. “Squires and
Georgetwon
Reuben Squires
Owen Sound
Jos. Morley
Welland
A. J. Murray
Toronto
Stanley Hutchinson
New Toronto
Mr. Gray
Cleveland
Ohio
Jas. , Gray
Rockwood Women's Institute
Chas. S. Garner
J. E. Pearen
Brampton
Lloyd Johnston
Pike
Nor- Tish 'H. Black
Hugh Black
Eramoda
Ballinafad and Area Social Visits Reported
Holiday visits and social moments across Parry Sound Georgetown Listowel Windsor Orangeville and Milton noted with gatherings at homes and churches. The Robson reunion occurred Saturday at the Shortill home with local families assembling.
Local Family Visits Across Cities and Engagement News
Mr and Mrs Alonzo Wharton of Winnipeg visit his sisters Mrs Calvin Fleming and Mrs Gordon MacNabb in Milton. Visitors include Mrs Jas Robinson Windsor and Mrs Harry Hague Mandrell Toronto to see Kenney family. Horace Savill and Lula Savill of Cochrane tour Milton to visit relatives W T Barnard. Engagement announced for Viola Hilson to Hugh. ceremony to occur quietly in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Wharton
Winnipeg
Calvin Fleming
Gordon
I MacNabb
Jas. Robinson
Windsor
Harry, Hague Mandrell
Toronto
David Kenney
Harry Wharton
Roberta
Emmetsburg
Town
Gordon MacNabb
Horace Savill
Lula ‘Savill
Cochrane
Milton
W. T. Barnard
Canon Na
R. E. Gollins
R. Philip
Et Welland Ship Canal
Thorold
James Hilson
Viola
Hugh
Georgetown Notes on Visits and Vacations from Town Residents
GEORGE TOWN news items list residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. D. Wilson returning from Midland, Charles Stockford passing exams at Hamilton Normal School, Mrs. H. Birks visiting with Mrs. D. L. Herbert, Dr. B. Gollop at a Toronto dental convention, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dennys and Miss Gwendolyn from Toronto, and other brief itineraries. also Rev. Jas Anthony and Brampton visitors, Dr. and Mrs. McAllister's western vacation plans, J. L. Fraser visiting Norval, and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Unsworth celebrating their fiftieth anniversary in Glendale California with roots in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stockford
Oo. T. McKay
Margaret McKay
Mr. Dickson
Sand Hill
Owen Sound
Jas. Anthony
Exeter
Wm. Anthony
Brampton
Andrew Anthony
McAllister
Winnipeg
Edmonton
J.L. Fraser
Salmon’ Arm
B. C
R. F. Leslie
Norval
W. B Unsworth
Glendale
Cal
Georgetown
Ontario
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba
Toronto
Unsworth
Joseph Unsworth
The Reason for Failure at Princeton Warns on Character
The Princeton University president told students at the year’s start that nine in ten scholarship failures come from an essential lack of character. He said capable entrants falter due to distractions and the belief that study can wait for a later time. He warned the warning applies beyond students to many other failures as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton University
Distasteful Duties First for Better Day
It advises tackling unpleasant tasks at once to avoid spoiling the day. Procrastination worsens worry and generally postpones difficulties, leaving you more to handle later. Start with the disagreeable job, breakfast to come lighter, and lessen dread.
Local Notes From Burlington and Surrounding Towns
Burlington residents Cecil Miller of Buffalo and Miss Madeline Dickenson enjoy holiday weekends. Mrs. George H. Harris visits son E A Harris in Caledonia. A group picnics and fishes at York on the Grand River. Miss Gertrude Mann leaves Aldershot for three weeks in the Maritime Provinces. Mrs. Hodsdon departs for Montreal then England aboard the Duchess of York. High School seeks math and physics teacher as four new staff join in September. Charles Sutton reports $100 purse stolen from his truck cab at Central Market while loading vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Miller
Buffalo
N. Y
Gertrude Mann
Aldershot
Maritime Provinces
R. Hodsdon
Montreal
Duchess of York
England
Bishop
Charles Sutton
Brant Street
Hamilton
Sutton
Gazette
Methods of Blanching Celery from a Dominion study
An Ontario study at Kapuskasing compares blanching methods for celery. Earthing up in trenches yields strong size and quality, while level earthing and roofing methods offer high yields with less labor, though some methods reduce taste and texture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Experimental Station
Kapuskasing
Ontario
Oakville Notes Include Visit by Australian High Commissioner
Sir Granville Ryrte, Australian High Commissioner in London, visits Oakville guest James Ryrie on Tuesday. Jerry Mordaunt prepares for Liedra Regatta at Clear Lake near Peterboro. Rev. Balliston of Winnipeg to lead Knox Presbyterian Sunday service. Captain G E Morden recently active after months at home. Grammell family from London England visiting Canada three weeks, hosted by Grimmells. Ruby Gallow, eight, breaks arm from a fall. in good progress. Chief Kerr on two weeks holiday. W A Peer and daughter Margaret of Nelson visit Oakville. Rev. E O Seymor addresses congregation at the induction of Rev J F Clugston into Appleby Nelson United Church. Central School grounds receive new heavy woven wire fence at Randall Street end. Captain and Mrs H A Brown of London visit parental home. Mrs Byers accompanies them home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Ryrte
London
James Ryrie
Jerry Mordaunt
Clear Lake
P. A. Grammell
Marie
England
Canada
Oakville
WR. Grimmell
Ruby Gallow
George Gallow
Kerr
Mia
W. A. Peer
Margaret
Nelson
E. O. Seymor
J. F. Clugston
Appleby
Nelson United Church
Randall Street
H. A. Brown
John R. Byers
Tonga swimming postmen deliver mail by sea
In Tongatonga Niua fuss two miles offshore native swimmers traverse shark filled waters to deliver and collect mail. The lead swimmer carries a small bundle tied in a cleft stick while a crewman lowers a bucket for outgoing letters and a sealed biscuit tin holds the mail as the men race back to shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niua-fu
Tonga
When Procrastination Teaches Gentle Criticism
A piece urging delayed response to criticism. It argues postponing outbursts can prevent harsh words. By waiting twenty four hours, perspectives may soften from anger to pity and lead to constructive restraint. The author stresses caution before fault finding.
Nothing Impossible Sales Pitch Inspires Durable Goods Wit
A salesman touts a steel cabinet as lasting forever and Groucher quips that by then they will offer something that lasts even longer. The exchange showcases quip and product durability humor.
Speed for speed s sake and its value in work
A commentary argues that modern activity wasted by chasing speed is not valuable unless it leads to worthwhile results. True efficiency lies in saving time only when it enables important tasks.
Humorous Exchange Between Madame Ping and Madame Pong
A light comedy snippet shows Madame Ping prompting a raise while Madame Pong jokes about choosing a wife to bargain for better wages. The exchange plays on domestic roles and witty negotiation humor.
Knox Church Acton Preaches August Schedule Update
Religious notices list Knox Church Acton with Rev H L Bennie and Eden Mills Rockwood services on August 21 1932. Eden Mills Sabbath School at 9 45 a m Public Worship at 11 00 a m Rockwood 2 30 p m and 7 00 p m all standard time. Always welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Eden Mills
J. H. Milroy
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Parry Sound
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Muskoka
J. W. Bowes
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Alfred Soper
Markdale
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Mrs. D. Wilson
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Wilow Street
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Leonard Downey
Royal Bank
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J. L. Kingshott
Mill. Street
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Wee
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Jessie Russell
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