Local residents and visitors noted in region society lines
Mare J L Warren and her son J F Warren visited in Toronto. Iseward Ridgway of Detroit Mich visited friends here. Mrs James Moore of Listowel visited with Mrs Wm Johnston. J R Kennedy and Ofles of E Nelson visited Mr and Mrs W J Reunsell in Unionville. A G Clarridge returned from hospital in Gualph and improves. Rev Dr A G Cochrane and party visited Mr and Mrs John H Smith. L Wright recovered from surgery and returned to her home in Toronto yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iseward Ridgway
Datroit, Mich
J. R. Kennedy
E.nelson
W. J. Reunsell
Unionville
A.G. Clarridge
Gualph
A. G. Cochrane
Ass. Cochrane
Ofillia
Wm. Cochrane
Kitchener
John H. Smith
Wright
Toronto
Longtime Canadian Rail Patcher Dies at 84
John McMurchy who served with the Canadian National Railways for fifty four years and was said to be the oldest member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows in Canada died Thursday in Western Hospital in his eighty fourth year. He was born in Weston and began as a Geopatcher at Acton in 1672 later moving to Toronto where he stayed until retirement in 19236. He had been a member of the Canada Lodge IOOF for fifty seven years and belonged to St Alban's Church. A separate obituary reports the death of Rev Herbert Henry Ashley Wilkinson M A at the Greensville parish rectory after a sudden illness born in London England and educated at Ridley College Trinity College Toronto and ordained in Calgary. He served multiple Ontario parishes and leaves his widow and two sons John and Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mcnarchy
Canadian National Railways
Independent
Order of Oddfellows
Canada
Western Hospital
Mr. McMurchy
Weston
Acton
Grand Railway
Toronto
Canada Lodge
Independent Order of Oddfellows
Christ Church, Greensville
Herbert Henry Ashley Wilkinson
Mr. Wilkinson
W. EK. Inkeetter
Gentleman
London
England
Ridley College
J. Catharines
Trinity College
Northwest
Calgary
Edmonton
Niagara
Rockwood
Harrison and Clifford
Beamsville
Port Dalhousie
St. Margaret's
West Hamilton
Greensville
Rockton
John
Murray
County Sells Debentures and Debates Credit Act Impact
Council discusses the Partners' Creditors' Arrangement Act with concerns it harms second mortgage holders while noting some merits. Debate centers on possible resolution for adjustment and risk of exploitation, followed by a motion to pay Mrs. T. J. Brown and settle the Gordon Home sale proceeds with Peel County and Halton deposits.
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WOR
Mrr
Currie
Gordon
New Footpath Cement Tiles Use Coupon Phrase
Riddle clues spell a sequence yielding a new cement footpath product. The answer points to cement tiles meant to keep footpaths dry when laid down. The surface product is described as a dry footpath solution and is associated with a coupon phrase.
MATCH MAGIC Trick turns wand into sugar soap wand
A simple water magic shows floating matches circling a wand made from a paper roll. Sugar at one end pulls sticks in, soap at the other makes them drift away. Each run requires fresh sugar and careful handling to avoid detection by friends.
Books That Matter and Africa and World Peace Review
A weekly feature notes two titles with prices. The essay discusses Africa’s strategic role in world peace, referencing the Monroe Doctrine and colonialism. It highlights George Padmore, his background, and his stance toward fascism and imperial powers while noting Africa’s potential impact on European stability.
Ethiopia and the League as world war debates unfold
A critical review discusses Mr Martelli's account of Italy's Abyssinia conquest and Ethiopia's fate within the League. It weighs Allied responses, British policy, and the ethical stakes of defending an independent nation amid rising fascism and global pressure.
Conflict Flare Over Rumor Sparks Threats
A tense exchange reveals Jones warning about a man known as Smith spreading rumors to Mel. James cautions he will break Smith if he continues and tells the truth.
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Jones
Smith
Mel
James
Cheque Handling Confusion At The Cash Register
Dialogue shows a shopper arguing about presenting cheques and the cashier replying that one cannot be processed in the cash register. The exchange highlights misunderstandings over payment methods and acceptance limits in a retail setting.
What She Wanted Christmas Wish Tells Tale
A young man returns from foreign lands during Christmas and entertains his wealthy aunt with remarkable sights. She eagerly asks him to bring back a pair of those wonders, revealing her curiosity and the festive mood.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. L. Warren
J. F. Warren
James Moore
Listowel
Wm. Johnstons
Joan McMurchy
H. H. Wilkinson
At. Alban's Church
Dundas Star
County
George Wallace
Yonge St
Brig Birks
Ust Anis
C.R.C.T
E. Harrop
Meretsh
Unie
Canada Fire Lasers Company
Merchants Onomalty Co
Portage-la-Frairte
Breteal
Scomt
By Rj.scott
Logy
Meney Fig
Fort Hig
BRMSH
Bobbies
Peelers Faom
Robert Peel
Gregory
First Rank
Kay Francis
Ian Hunter
Bast Rathbone
Paree
Puddy
Edward Everett Horton
Postal Union
Buster Keaton
Blue Blazes
Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Fox News
Luise Rainer
Paul Munt
Rus Morgan
The
Association of Canadian Resimen
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Africa
Claris Edwin &Kloox
George Padmore
Sir Stafford Cripps
J. Reginald Baunders
Price
Italy
George Martelli
the Macmillan Co
North
South America
New World
Europe
Fashoda
Tangiers
Addis Ababa
Ethopia
Liberia
Padmore
Trinidad
Howard and
Fisk
Russia
Withohy
J.B. Mackenzies Son Ceal and’ Coke
Lamber Bufidere
Wheme
U. S
Papy O'Connor
Beautiful
Butte
Montana
Banf
Canadian Rockies
Rocky Mountain
Ethiopia
Lenin
League of Nations
Citczen
Spain
America
League
Mr. Martell
Abyssinia
Gladstone
Martells
Pacifista
E. P. Head
O. Eyeaight
St. George's
St. Guelph
Acton Beauty Parlor
Mayfair Studio
Acton, Ontario
Acton Free Press
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