Local Personal Notices Highlight Travel and Engagements
Mr Haroki Eliot visits his Comber home this week while Mrs Smith Griffin and sister Mrs R H Wansbrough host relatives in Erin. A Mason party departs for Florida, Miss Jacqueline Currie visits Brock Avenue, and Acton delegates attend the Toronto Fairs Convention. An engagement between Mary Ellen Josephine McKeown and Joseph H Whitham is announced for March. Wishing Bernard Leatham a speedy recovery, and news of B D Rachlin earning his certified shoe fitter diploma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Josephine McKeown
Mirs
Albert McKeown
Joseph H. Whitham
Acton
Benjamin Whitham
Bradford
England
Clifford Slater Wedding in St George's Guelph
A quiet ceremony united Mary Elizabeth Slater and Edward A Clifford at St George's Church Guelph Archdeacon G P Scovil officiated. The bride wore Coronation blue velvet with a matching cap and silver slippers. They will reside in Acton.
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St. George's Church
Guelph
Mary Elizabeth
Beryl Slater
Granvilla Mosales
Acton
Clifford
Slater
Redwood
Canadian Trade Figures Reach New Highs in 1936 Eleven Months
Canada recorded total trade of 1.511 billion dollars for the first eleven months of 1936, the best since 1930. Imports rose to 582 million and exports reached 929 million, the strongest since 1929.
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Canada
Mercury price rise tied to Spanish silver mines
Spain's resolution boosted mercury prices as Almaden in Ciudad Real remains the world’s richest deposit. Other major sources include Russia, Czechoslovakia, Italy, the United States, Peru, China, Japan, Australia and Algeria. The U S once led in supply but now ranks third, with Spain and Italy as principal exporters. Mercury is used in explosives, mining, barometers, thermometers, anti corrosion and medicines.
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Spain
Almaden
Ciudad Real
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Italy
United States
Oda Peru
China
Japan
Australia
Algeria
Acton and Georgetown Badminton Clubs Hold Intercity Tournament
The Acton Y Badminton Club hosted Georgetown’s team at the Georgetown Armories on Friday evening. Acton won the 15-match event by eight wins to seven with several close contests and multiple pairings including Rumley and Emery for Acton defeating Robb and Kentner, and Langdon with Barber also winning for Georgetown and Acton’s M. Chalmers defeating McPherson. Georgetown plans a return tournament at Acton Y on Thursday the 25th.
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Acton Y. Badminton Club
Georgetown
Georgetown Armories
Acton
Pesten
Hinton
Armstrong
Early
Rumley
Emery
Robb
Kentner
Symon
Buchanan
Bell
W. Robb
A. Chalmers
D. A. MacRae
MA Fieck
Dr. Milne
Mra. Emery
M. Symon
Mos. Langdon
B. Kentner
Mrs. Burmshaw
Dr. Buchanan
Acton Y
Box Social At Parish Hall With Auction and Dance
The U S P O held a box social in the Parish Hall on Tuesday last with Melvin McCullougly presiding. Members answered roll call, enjoyed musical selections by Jesse Wardlaw Warvey Smethurst and Jas Davies, and a humorous skit Byiday for Luck by Marlon Lelie Calvin Alkens Gordon Leslie and Will Johnston. Boxes sold by auctioneer R L Davison followed by dancing and the National Anthem.
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U. S
P.O
Melvin McCullougly
Jesse Wardlaw
Warvey Smethurst
Jas. Davies
Marlon Lelie
Calvin Alkens
Gordon Leslie
Will Johnston
R. L. Davison
Exam Dates Announced for Ontario Schools
The Ontario Department of Education announced the department examinations schedule. Middle and Upper School exams run June 16th to 20th, Lower School exams start June 22nd and end June 24th, and High School Entrance exams occur on June 23rd.
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Minister of Education
Ontario Department of Education
Babson compares radio and newspaper ads in tests
Roger W. Babson reports radio ads cost 166.66 per reply with 16 inquiries and 2 orders while a five newspaper insert campaign cost 3000 for 4000 replies at 0.75 per reply. He argues newspaper ads capture attention and leave a lasting impression.
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Roger W. Babson
Roger Babson
Industrial prospects bright for 1935 in Canada
Industrial and Natural Resources Department of the Canadian National Railway reports steady progress ahead for 1935. Signals show continued development after late 1930s activity with planned projects including a half million dollar packing plant in Vancouver by Canada Packers and a large assembly plant by Ford Motor Company of Canada in Vancouver, plus expansions in Regina and Sask. Firms may build their own plants if suitable sites exist, indicating rising investment willingness.
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Canada
Industrial and Natural Resources Department
Canadian National Railway
Canada Packers
Toronto
Vancouver
Ford Motor Company of Canada
Regina
Gask
United Church Choir Honors Mr and Mrs Ted Clifford
The Acton United Church Choir honored Ted Clifford and his new wife Mrs Clifford with a banquet. Members praised Ted’s long service, offered heartfelt congratulations, and presented a Ridnle clock as a wedding gift.
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United Choir
Mrs
T. Clifford
United Church Choir
Ted Clifford
Ted
Acton United Church Choir
Clifford
Clitford
Guelph Triumph Ends Acton's Overtime Hopes In Royal City
Guelph handed Acton a 4 3 overtime defeat in their Royal City clash marking Acton’s third straight loss to Guelph this season. The article notes lineup changes and claims the Tuesday game faced postponement amid protest and banquet contingencies while praising goalie George Hainsworth's officiating.
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Guelph
Acton
Royal City
Acton Surges Past Guelph in Final Hockey Clash
Acton wins 7-1 as Guelph fields seven players plus a stick boy in a playoff game ordered by the OT.A. Gemmell stars in goal while Lindsay and Kentner score. Greer nets for Acton and Red Gemmell shuffles between nets as the teams clash for gate receipts and pride.
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Guelph
Acton
Stu
A. Gemmell
Ulndsay
Gemmell Bach
Greer
B. Gemmell
Beatty
Bce
Gibbons
Lindsay
Red
Helly
Woods
Halser
Anderson
Kentner
Gemmell
Bat Greer
Ezard
Red Gemmell
Ral Gemmell
Kaiser
Bob Anderson
Skeny
Bo Gemmell
Meron
Heatly
Ridley
Walters
Terry
Lindsay Aund
Marge
Baird
Marzo
Johny Jones
No Passer Punchline on Dribbler and Passing
Two Scots watched a football match. One boasted of his knowledge and skill while drinking from a bottle. The thirsty companion ribbed him saying he was a fine dribbler but not good at passing.
Quiet man wagers on horse via inside information
A reserved bettor places a tenner on a horse at 16 to 1 in a race with three runners. The bookie scorns luck while the backer claims insider info and reveals ownership of the horse and its two rivals.
Taxi Brakes Fail Exit Down Hill Carries Passenger
Mac struggles to stop a taxi racing downhill after the brakes fail. The driver yells for help as the cart barrels forward, while the passenger pleads for mercy and for someone to halt the meter.
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Mac
Dice Boy and Chief Clash Over Telephone Call
A confused office scene unfolds as the Chief ponders being wanted while the dicey office boy relays a caller asking if the Chief is the person in question. The exchange hints at miscommunication and possible prank calls in a bustling office.
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Office
Met an Old Friend Riddle in a Humorous Exchange
A brief chat reveals a friendly misunderstanding about a past motor accident. One man jokes he once ran over someone who turns out to be his old acquaintance, prompting a lighthearted recognition.
Knot on finger reminder about pickled onions
A whimsical dialogue explains a string tied to a finger as a reminder. The speaker labels it a knot and notes it serves to recall buying pickled onions, contrasting roles of bread and cheese in their saying.
Tired Business Man Takes Dancing Lessons Joke
A humorous exchange about a tired businessman considering dancing lessons, with his wife teasing that he already has tried every other way to avoid mistakes. The banter implies self deprecation and marital familiarity in a light vein.
Swedish Prince Regains Royal Rights After Exile End
An official communique from Santa Monica announces that Prince Sigvad of Gweden and his former commoner wife Erika Pulack have had their marriage recognized by the Swedish crown. Sigvad is restored to his royal rights and prerogatives following years in exile since their Syrluid marriage in 1934.
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Santa Monica
Cullé
Syrluid
Sigvad of
Gweden
Guatav Adalph
Erika Pulack
Sigverd
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Erin
R. H. Wansbrough
Mrs. A. Mason
Florida
Jacqueline Currie
Wingham
Archie Currie
Brock Avenue
Messrs
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F. Wright
G. A. Dills
Harold Burns
Creemore
J. H. Baxter
H. F. Mowat
John Mowat
Bernard Leatham
B.D. Rachlin
Orthopaedic Institute School
Clifford-Slater
George Wallace
Clothes Shop
Yonge St
Ryrie Birka
Wyndham St
Leblaw’s
IE. P. Head
POR
Dick Powell
Joani Blondell
Yacht Club Boys
Coccoonut
Grove
Flash Gordon
Wallace Beery
Fox News
Stuart Erwin
Yorse's Tale
Emil Colman
Cording
Tarzan
Johnny Weismuller
Maureen O'Sullivan
Acton and Georgetown
Ette
Chesty Brill
Mickey McMillan
Dicky Carroll
Tris
Bill Coon
Joe Kentner
Georetown
H. A
Daily Paper
George Hainsworth
Wings
Morrison
Mason
Enna
Russell
Jothan
Johnny Jones
Ast
T. P. ‘Yommy" Gonnan
Montreal “Maroons
Maroons
Laa Canadiens
Baldy Northcott
Tisl Waynes
Dave Trottier
Marty Marty Rosa
Hino
Pete Kelly
Art Robinson
Gracia
Gua Marker
Noche Marcia
Art Laskar
Johnny Gagnon
Prank Eunicher
Will
Marty Burke
George Mantha
Alex Lovingly
CROWN
Date Kerr
Roy Warters
Ace Hailes
The
Canada Star
Oseurg
BRAND
J. Cadesky Optrometriet
Anyoda
AT. Brown
Acton Hree Press
Ford
Norton Motors
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