Town Social Ties Bring Toronto Visitors Home for Weekend
Visitors from Toronto and Ontario towns spent the weekend in Acton and nearby communities. Highlights include Miss Beth Harrison returning from Toronto University, Doris Staddock and Edna Cullen visiting local friends, Mrs. Ernest Coles and family from Brampton, and Mr. B D Rachlin at the National Shoe Convention in Toronto. Mentions of Murr. Savage, Mark Gordon Blesby, Mam. W A Webster, and Robert Hall improving after surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Staddock
Toronto
Ernest Coles
Brampton
Acton
Lakeside LO.D.E Elects Officers for the Year
Lakeside LO.D.E discusses community aid in Muskoka. Members hear from Mr. Maclaren of the local YMCA and pledge to raise funds for a swimming pool social room. They also meet at Knox Church to pay respects to King George V and seal a year of service to country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskoka
Maclaren
Y.m.lc.a
Knox Church
George V
Grasses for the Home Lawn
The article outlines ideal lawn grass traits and compares Kentucky blue grass with Colonial bent for Eastern Canada. It notes blue grass tolerance to drought, soil adaptability, and low maintenance, while bent grasses suit fine lawns. White Dutch clover should be added to seedings, with recommended mixes and seeding rates for Western Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Predericton
New Brunswick
Canada
Rhode Island
Kentucky
Winter cooking and outwitting cold with hearty chowder
Barbara B. Brooks writes on facing winter with wisdom and endurance. The piece stresses warm clothes, heated homes, and a healthy body as defense against cold, then offers a winter chowder recipe using bacon, potatoes, tomato juice, and milk for fuel and health.
Acton Wins First Playoff Game Amid Weathered Roads
Acton wins its first playoff game as Lakeshore hopefuls pursue group honors amid rough roads from Brampton to Milton. The piece mixes game notes with humorous asides and a recipe interlude. No casualties reported. Acton supporters present at the game.
Scout Group Enjoys Winter Outing at Van Goozen Farm
Acton Scouts visited the Van Goozen farm on a sunny Saturday afternoon for skiing toboganning and sleigh riding. They toured Mr Cutts study with items from moths coins manuscripts and native crafts before returning home in a sleigh as the group sang Hike Along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
van Goozen
VanGoozen
Martin Ida
Cutts
Collections Since 1893 Ad Offers Free Services
An ad claims a long history of collecting for many clients since 1893 and promises no charges if collections fail. It invites readers to send notes and accounts for handling.
Cartoons by Hollinger and Drakein Wordplay Mixup
A humorous Daily panel features cartoonists Jack Hollinger and John Drake with characters Mr Murphy and Mr Wenzel. They joke about elastic stockings and a close shave with playful mishearing and light wordplay, capturing a strip's witty banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hollinger
John Drake
Horse Shot by Misread Deer Hunt Tale in New Brunswick
A hunting anecdote from New Brunswick tells of a Michigan hunter mistaking a horse for a deer. The driver had covered the horse with potato sticks to guard against snow and sleet, and the shot felled the faithful pony. The incident leaves a hunter, a lumber operator, and two others saddened by the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
Pish and Game Department
Canadian National
Michigan
Dobbin
Norze
Executors Auction Sale in Erin area 1936
Executors of the estate of Lathe Davyd Wylson announce a public auction at Lot 5 Concession 1 Erin on Monday February 2 1936 at 1 pm. Items include horses cows pigs hens hay grain implements furniture and farm gear plus a separate farm title offer with reserve bid. Terms cash with full settlement required on sale day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylson
Concession 1
Erin
Erin and
Bramosa
Crewsons Country
Jersey
Saskatchewan
Maassey-Harris
Massey- Harris
Renfrew Beales
Gorrin Ney Mery
Tudhops- Anderson
Imperial-Oxford
J. E. Penren
Acton
Alex
McCalg
Rockwood
Hoy Hindley
Erin. Co
O. Plank
Note Demands and Threats Over Past Due Loan
Nat borrowed thirty five dollars from Amos and gave a note that grew past due. Amos demanded payment and threatened to burn the note if not paid immediately. Nat refused, warning Amos not to follow through as he had no money to pay now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat
Amos
Tree Planting on Praue Farms in Prairie Provinces
The Tree Planting Division at the Forest Nursery Station of the Dominion Department of Agriculture in Indian Wead emphasizes shelter belts on prairie farms. Proper tree care boosts drought resilience, winter protection, and wildlife habitat, turning forestry into a pleasing hobby with community benefits. Suggestions include engaging elderly locals to tend trees in exchange for board and a stipend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Indian Wead
The
Prairies
Promising Year for Export Poultry in Canada
The Egg and Poultry Market Report notes Canada faces strong demand in Britain for finished milkfed poultry. It cites minimal competition from Britain, Poland, and Hungary, duty free imports, and no tariff changes. Export growth relies on higher grades and finishing poultry for the British market. The outlook sees the coming year as potentially the best ever for Canadian poultry exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Britain
Poland
Hungary
Dominions
British Isles
British Reorganization Commission
No Use In Fence Around Cemetery Quote
A colored deacon asks Brother Jones for a small donation to fence the cemetery. Jones replies that there is no use for a fence since those inside cannot get out and those outside will not want to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninétin Pang
Brother Jones
Jones
New Star Mady Christmas Leads Cast in Comedy Program
A lineup featuring Mady Christmas with support from Charles Bickford and Jean Parker highlights a Laurel and Hardy feature bill. The program also showcases Thicker Than Water, Broadway Highlights, Scenic, Beautiful Bunt, and Lake Louise in a bustling cinema showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mady Christmas
Charles Bickford
Jean Parker
Lake Louise
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrr. A. Savage
Beth Harrison
Toronto University
Edna Cullen
Kitchener
Dr. Cullen
Mill Street
B.D. Rachlin
Mark Gordon -Blesby
University of Toronto
P. W.watson
W. ‘A. Webster
Orillia and
Sudbury
Peter Smith
Qills Pear] Smith
Robert Hall
Wingham
Wingham Hospital
Messrs. A. Mason
G. A. Dills
National Council of the Ym.o.a
Acton Murray Memorial Y.M.O.A
Mir
Cameron McEnery
Emesh
Ballinafad
Lakeside Lo.d.e
Stanislaus
George Wallace
Clothes
Yonge Street
Rarto
Barbara B. Brooks
Oakville
Lakeshore Boys
Akates
Cooksville
Dandas
Palermo
Milton
Celery
Whit
Boyies
Scout News
Deee
Kelly & Aiken
Orangeville
Ontario
Tins
PAM
PRAUE
Dick Powell
Ruby Keeler
Peter Lorre
Acton Beauty Parlor
Ladies’ Hair Dressers’ Association
Beauty Parlor
M. Ley
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