Social and Personal News from Acton and Surroundings
Mrs Robt Garvin visited in Toronto last week and Miss Ada Somerville from London visited Acton relatives this week. Several residents travelled to Buffalo Chicago New York and Detroit for visits or funerals while others spent weekends in Guelph Sauble Beach and Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Garvin
Toronto
Ada Somerville
London
Acton
Messrs
B. Gibbons
G. Campbell
G. Molozale
New York
Chas, McLain
Peel Street
Sarah Jones
Sarah Thompson
George Jones
Chicago
Richard Leavens
Edna
Eileen
Welland
Vera Landsborough
Painful Reminder of Fruit Crop Failure Cited
A sharp exchange notes the fruit crop failure as a painful reminder in a casual chat about family and sports, illustrating concern and disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soft
Sport
Girls Are Different Proposals and Rejected Hearts
A dialogue recounts a man named Harry who proposed in a manner deemed masterful, while the speaker notes that this approach caused many other girls to decline him. The exchange highlights social expectations and varied responses among peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Eve’s Chance in Playful Thematic Exchange
A humorous exchange imagines Eve and Adam debating perfection. Eve notes the idea of a perfect man, and Adam is teased that Eve would have “bossed” creation if she had come first, framing a lighthearted mythic joke about roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Eve
Smith Friends Are a Great Consolation
Jones argues consolation from friends fails when money is tight as a social dynamic in a humorous exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Jones
Old Flame Sparks Family Tension in Neighboring Cutscene
In a tense dialogue a character asks about a late greeting and confronts a partner about an old flame. The exchange implies a protective father figure and a prior relationship, hinting at underlying romantic history and possible conflict.
Man on Beam-Say Near Taxi Incident Catches Crowd
The narration recalls a bystander near a beam act who notes a man nearly collided with a taxi below. The crowd reacts to the near miss and the risky moment in a street scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
Notice to Creditors of Estate of Robert Storey Acton
Notice to all parties having claims against the estate of Robert Storey late of Acton retired farmer who died August 30 1934 to send full names addresses and details of claims and security if any to the solicitors Jeremiah Bell Richard N Brown executors Acton Ontario by October 1 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Bell
Richard N. Brown
H.N. Farmer
Acton
Ontario
Notice to creditors of Mary Rachel Moore estate Acton Ontario
Claims against the estate of Mary Rachel Moore known as Minnie Moore of Acton must be sent to the Administratrix Martha Holmes. Under Section 51 Trustees Act notice is given October 1934 for creditors to file full names addresses and particulars. The Administratrix will distribute assets to those entitled and will not be responsible for later claims. Signed H N Farmer solicitor Acton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rachel Moore
Minnie Moore
Acton
Tarlo
Amo’bo
W. E. N. Sinclair
J. Frank Kelly
Muskoka
County Credit
Good Roads Committee
Aseca
Thetford
Breckon
Burlington
Hall
Ramshaw
Acton Council
Sis
County Council
Acton Ontario Auction Sale of Lot 67 Mills Street House
Public auction by Thomas F. Chisholm offers Lot 67 Plan 28 on Mills Street Acton with a frame dwelling eight rooms and outbuildings plus household effects. Realty 10 percent paid at sale, balance due in 15 days or on possession. solicitor H N Farmer named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills Street
Acton
William A. Chisholm
H. N. Farmer
Ontario
Gregory Theatre Presents Murder At The Vanities Week
Gregory Theatre runs a music and mystery bill August 31 featuring Jack Oakie and Victor McLaglen in Murder At The Vanities. Sequel Chapter 8 The Devil Horse and the comedy Air Fright headline a varied program with Joe's Lunch Wagon and Goofy Movies. Matinee 3 PM September 1 shows The Gambling Lady with Kelly and Sadie McKee starring Joan Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Oakie
Victor McLaglen
The
Kelly
Fox News
County Council Debates Bonds and Taxes Across Regions
County council endorses a plan allowing municipalities to levy taxes on external businesses and to license outside manufacturers. Debates over Burlington debenture guarantees, highway funds, and education payments follow. Canada’s June gold output rises in value to over one million dollars despite lower physical production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Ontario
British Columbia
Quebec
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Nova Scotia
Alberta
Yukon
Royas
Horticultural Show at Rockwood Reveals Wide Display
The Rockwood horticultural event showcases numerous entries across categories such as gladiolus, petunias, marigolds, and annuals. Notable exhibitors include J E Kellington, G H Pearen, Mrs Nickell, George Bolton, and Mrs Geo Bayne with many colors and arrangements listed for judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Kellington
G. H. Pearen
Geo. Bolton
Geo. Bayne
J. Henderson
Royce
Nickell
Milroy
G. H.pearen
George Bolton
D. A. McMillan
Petunias
Geo. Cakes
A. McMillan
Phlox Drummond
Thomas Weatherston
W. J. Taylor
A. M. Titt
Thos. Weatherston
Stocks
Verbenas
D.A. McMillan
Georg Bolton
Geo, Bayne
George Bayne
Coleus
J. E. Kellingtton
Hamilton
C. H. Harris
Two Irishmen Fight in Rainstorm
During a rainstorm two Irishmen, Mike and Paddy, argued and fought until Paddy gained the upper hand. They traded blows and repeatedly asked if the other would give in, with Mike refusing each time. Paddy then offered to switch places so he could keep the other dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Paddy
Okeland
Force of Habit and Car Trouble Highlight Everyday Ironies
An absent minded lady teacher faces car trouble while a traffic policeman delays. The scene underscores common daily annoyances and the humorous refrain about a salve brand, Cress, mentioned as a purchase recommendation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Garvin
Sauble Beach
Cecil Gibbons
Guelph
Mrs. ©. McColl
E. J. Moore
Philadelphia
Ray Gaighie
Buddy
Detroit
John~Wood
John Erwin
Sarnia
N. F. Moore
W. D. Wallace
B. M. ‘Wilson
Mrs. Robt. Tait
South Porcupine
J. McGeadhle
Mrs. Vickers
Wyevale
Albert Mills
Hugh Fraser
J. Elvin Gamble
Ravenna
Mr. C. Willams
Sault Ste. Miarle
Mrs
Wm. Willams
A. G. Clarridge
Mrs. Arscott
Walkerton
George Thurston
Schenectady, N. Y
Harold Beatty
George Fryer
H. Lasby
Laird McDonald
Detroit, Mich
R. M. McDonald
E. Nelson
Goderich
James Gibbons
J. A. Mowat
Jessie Mowat
Harold Burns
Creemore
W. D. MacArthur
Lucy MacArthur
Mary Mills
James Mills
Fred Denny
A. J. Murray
Mrs. H. Oliver
St. Mary's
C. K. Browne
Gobler
Lappin
Wilds
Mrs. Wilderspin
Loyal True Blue
Frank. Penson
Billy Reddy
Hilliard Lasby
James Mackie
Church Street
McLaren
the Bluebell
Montreal
Fox Farr Press
Bell Telephone Co
Robert H. Smith
Mesars. Waldron
Prescott Smith
Wilmarth Smith
Peter Smith
Hill Hall
Boston
Mass
John Marshall
North Bay
Earl Marshall
Marshall
Parc Pass
A. D. Savage
Overseas Steamship Passages
F. L. Wright
Main Street
Robert Storey
Martha Holmes
H. N.farmer
Thomas F. Chisholm
William Fisher
Vanities
Sadie McKee
Vina Delmar
Thrilling Story
Joan Crawford
Franchot Tone
Gene Reaumond
Laurel and Comedy
Rockwood
Tbs
Choice Creamery
Bell, Per. Loc, Loe
Patterson
Tiger Brand
Catsup
Ie Wood’ S Grocery
Wp. Pkt
Heinz
Ipc
Monarch Lily White
Lake Ontario
Bill Goll
George Young
Ken Taylor
Marvin Nelson
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Gianni Gambi
Italy
George Blagden
Memphis
Tenn
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