In Memoriam Notices from 1930s Local Deaths
In Memoriam notices include MOONE At Guelph General Hospital on December 2 1938 E Moore age 63, Whitley wife of John McGregor age 86, Frank memory of Mrs John Frank died December 10, 19, Scar rrow memory of Mary Ann died December 3 1932 by husband, Edp gon memory of dear husband and father died December 11 1934.
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Moone
Guelph General Hospital
E. Moore
Frank
John Frank
Ue Scarrow
Mary Ann Scarrow
Edpgon
Patcetaven
Christmas in the district as holidays loom
Notes show holiday pace with mayoral election in Guelph, bazaar success in Acton and Newmarket high school vote defeat. Christmas displays rise in stores, liquor rules urge eight o clock closings, Norval’s Rev McMillan moves to Caledonia, and a farmer Trevor Elliott dies in an earth collapse. ads urge gift subscriptions and consumer notices.
Obituary notices for Miss Clara Moore and Ninian F. Lindsay
Miss Clara E R Moore of Acton died after a long illness at Guelph General Hospital aged 63. Active in Methodist and United churches, she cared for her mother and supported church and community life. Ninian F. Lindsay of Acton area, aged 82, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital Guelph after two months illness. A longtime church and community leader, he served on the Methodist and United Church boards and Halton Union Fire Insurance Co. He left a large family and circle of friends across Ontario sectors.
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Clara ER. Moore
General Hospital
Guelph
James Moore
Acton
Miss Moore
Methodial Church
United Church
Tre Paes Paras Ataff
Mize Moore
Theee
Arthur
Edmonton
C. H
J. & Moore
Dundas
Prederick Funk
Binghamton
N.Y
Johnstone & Rumsey
EM. Morrow
Pairview Cemetery
N. F. Lindsay
Ninian Flockhart Lindsay
Esquesing
St. Joseph's Hospital
Ninian F. Lindsay
Ninian Lindsay
Mary Rutherford
James R. Lindsay
No. 7
Barbara
Christina L. Lindsay
Georgetown
Jane Alice Graham
Ashgrove
Mae A
Ninian GG
Jean Co and
Anna A
Toronto
James C
Astract
Brampton
Milton
Woodbridge
Multon
Erin
James Mann
Thos Kennedy
P Mann
Shirley Watson
Richard Brown
Ro G Clarrichyr
Hugh Lindsay
Alvin McDonald
WJ McDonald Oliver Med
Joe Anthony
Mark Given
Ray Young
Donald Matheson
Co L Lindsay
Lindsay
Mors MM Coyne
Voyage
C E
Oa T Mann
Hannockbum Literary Society
Welda Leask
T Oc
Trotte Dor Lom
Ante
Aoon Ante
Cowan
Plewding
Quelph
Mins M. Bennett
K Kelly
Ho Harding
Misa Heffernan
Equerry Sir John Ward Dies in London Biome
Major the Honorable Sir John Hubert Ward, equerry to four British Sovereigns, dies in London at age 101 or so, marking a long royal service career in the capital.
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John Hubert Ward
London
Boy chooses among triplets in playful remark
A little boy looks at three girls and points to one saying he would keep that one and the others. The moment captures a quaint childhood preference with a humorous twist.
Community YMCA Acton Murray notes winter activities season
The Column announces the winter schedule at Acton Murray Memorial YACCA with weekly activities for juniors and seniors. Classes run multiple days and times for boys, girls, and men and ladies, plus badminton, table tennis, and bridge options when gym space permits.
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Aitor
W. Jones
Acton Murray Memorial Y.acca
Sanday
Badminton Club
Badmington
That Certain Age milestone for Deanna Durbin at Gregory Theater
The Gregory Theatre presents Deanna Durbin in That Certain Age, touted as the best of her four Universal pictures. The review notes her evolution from Three Smart Girls to Mad About Music and centers the film on lighter themes with Durbin's youthful charm and clear voice.
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Deanna Durbin
Gregory Theatre
Deanna
Universal
Canada Sees Growth in Canned Exports to Britain 1932 to 1938
Canadian trade data show a strong rise in canned fruit and vegetable exports to the United Kingdom. For year ending March 31 1938 Canada shipped 25,331,184 pounds of canned fruit worth 1,721,243 dollars, up from 9,403,604 pounds worth 528,900 in 1932-33. Canned vegetables varied little, rising from 4,557,634 pounds valued at 178,978 to 2,242,943 dollars.
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Canada
United Kingdom
First Military Attache Col. Ganchies Arrives in New York
Col. Carlos Ganchies, the first military attache to the Venezuelan legation in Washington, arrives in New York en route to his duties. The appointment is tied to President Roosevelt’s policy of unified western hemisphere military defense.
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Carlos Ganchies
Vensuelan Legition
Washington
New York
Col. Sanches
Roosevelt
Hemisphere
Erin Appoints Major James Justice Post Master
Major James Justice will commence his duties as Postmaster in Erin on December 1 following the death of Marshall Thorson. Mr and Mrs J C McMillan and family hosted a Friday evening gathering November 25 in honor of Mr and Mrs D W McMillan on their 49th wedding anniversary. James and Oscar Hurren have built an ice surface at the arena and expect the rink to be ready soon. Warden John McFee retires from Hillsburg politics after a long service record including eight acclamations and one ballot, and he was named Wellington County Warden this year.
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Dutlea
James Justice
Erin
Marshall Thorson
J. C. McMillan
D. W. McMilan
Messrs
James
Oscar Hurren
John McFee
Hillsburg
Wellington County
Advocate
Weekend Visits and Household Moves Across Ontario
Toronto visitors Mr and Mrs Charles Roth and Mr and Mrs Will Roth spent Sunday with James Hepburn's family. Mrs W Usherwood moved to live with daughter E M Aowrey in Guelph for winter. Lilian Suter visited her mother Mrs James Black in Caledonia. M Sunter and Harold Sunter visited Stanley Stewart family. E Shepherdson visiting daughters in Lindsay and Toronto. J Benham family spent Sunday in Guelph with VanNormin. R Dampter and son Ross spent week with daughter Mrs Jesse McEnery and Mr McEnery in Ballinafad. An old village blacksmith and wood shop are being torn down by Mr Nurse of Caledon to build outbuildings.
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Charles Roth
Will Roth
Toronto
James Hepburn
W. Usherwood
E. M. Aowrey
Guelph
Lilian Suter
Caledonia
James Black
M. Sunter
Harold Sunter
Stanley Stewart
E. Shepherdson
Lindsay
J . Benham
VanNormin
R. Dampter
Ross
Jesse McEnery
McEnery
Ballinafad
Black Smith and Woodwork
Nurse
Caledon
Trans-Canada Airways Opens Air Mail Service
Trans-Canada Airways officially began air mail between Montreal and Vancouver on December 1. A. M. Gihaon, Toronto Postal District Director, received the first mail bag from Capt. R. M. Smith, pilot of the new twin-motored Trans-Canada plane. John M. Girvan assisted in the ceremony marking the mail carrying program.
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Regula
Trans-Canada Airways
M Nuwal
Vancouver
A. M. Gihaon
Toronto
Montreal
Trans-Canada
R. M. Smith
Trans-Canada Airlines
Cal
John M. Girvan
John M. Girvan (Right) Assistant Director of Postal Service
T.C A
North Country Letters Describe Winter Farm Life and Local Growth
Letitia Box writes of farm duties at Gunnyaide Farm milking and churning, plus road improvements and a mild week after extreme cold. She notes mining activity near Kirkland Lake and Larder Lake growth, with new properties, rebuilt Granger's Hotel, Eaton’s block nearing completion, and expanding apartments around Christmas stock listings.
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Gunnyaide
Kirkland Lake
King Kirkland
Larder Lake
Kirkland
Larder
Granger's Hotel
Eaton
Exploded Theory Debates Diet and Arthritis Beliefs
A prominent speaker argues no diet cures rheumatic arthritis while Dr Taylor challenges a fixed standard diet. The Halifax convention on rheumatism is cited as context for debunking long held beliefs about meat and dairy as key triggers.
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Daighs Taylor
Halifax
Phsaiguan
Taylor
Man Wins Defeat and Brandishes Guns After Vote
An impoverished county man who lost an election drew 55 votes out of 3500. The next day he walked Main Street with two guns on his belt and challenged a citizen who said he had no right to carry guns. He argued that a man with few friends needs protection.
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Main Stret
Attract Customers This Christmas With Your Store
A local appeal urges merchants to invite shoppers to view Christmas stock. It warns unsold goods tie up capital and risk loss, and calls on Acton district retailers to use The Free Press Christmas edition to reach buyers during the next two weeks.
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Acton
Acton Free Press
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the Corer
W. J. Taylor
St. Alban’s Women's Auxiliary
Mil and
Main Street
Newmarket
Knox Young Women's Auxiliary
Liquor Control Board
Alfred W. Graham
Mount Forest
Clement
A. N. McMillan
Presbyterian Church
Norval
Hamilton
Trevor Elliott
Albion
Pruius
Pace
Penetang
Clara
Everton
T.ca
Letitia
Thornloe
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Cavavya
Windsors
Duke
Duchess of Windsor
Paris
Bown
Duchess
Boy Scout Guard of Honor
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