Local Notices of Births Marriages and Deaths
BORN Allan at Guelph General Hospital on Bungay February 23 1936 to Mr and Mrs John Allan a daughter. DIED McKee suddenly at St Josephs Hospital Guelph February 34 1936 John Davidson McKee aged 61. MAJOR at Rockwood Ontario February 27 1936 Isabella Weatherstone widow of Frank Major in her 74th year. HILTZ suddenly February 26 1936 at 682 Broadway Avenue Toronto William Wesley Hills husband of Annie E Laidlaw former Mayor of Toronto in his 63rd year.
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Born Allan
Guelph’ General Hospital
Bungay
John Allan
Eg ‘Anughter
Jayee A
McKee
St Joseph's Hoapital
Guelph
John Davidson McKee
Major
Rockwood
Ontario
Isabell Weatherstone
Prank Major
Ash Wednesday notes and winter miscellany
The item cites Ash Wednesday marking the Lenten start and notes on weather with fresh snow, thaw effects, and frosty ground. It mentions Burlington and Nelson township water rate dispute, a weight guessing contest winner, and cautions for careful driving given icy roads. It also records the Kennedy Block walls collapsing after ice and postponed town functions due to playoff scheduling.
Knox Church Board Elects Officers for Year
At the February meeting of Knox Church Board of Managers, officers for the year were elected. Positions include Chairman Mr. Blow. Secretary Wr. F. L. Wright. Assistant Secretary W. B. Rumsey. Treasurer W. R. Kenney. Finance Committee Dr. G. Smith Dr. A. J. Buchanuh A. J. Murray E. E. Warr W. R. Kenney B. G. Arnold. Property Committee S. Blow R. J. Wallace Allan Smith VF. Wright and O. Hansen. Envelope Secretary H. Awrey. Missionary Secretary Allan Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church Board of Managers
Blow
Wr. F. L. Wright
W. B. Rumsey
W. R. Kenney
G. Smith
A. J. Buchanuh
A. J. Murray
E. E. Warr
B. G
Snow Drifts Shrink but Some Roads Remain Impassable
Snow drifts on highways south of Acton failed to be cleared before Sunday leaving some roads blocked. Drifts near Yornby and Lowville reached car heights with up to fifteen feet reported at Lowville. Main county routes were ploughed and in good condition while other roads stayed barely passable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Yornby
Lowville
Farr Pass
Polav
Kirkland Lake
New Liskeard
Qwc
Idc
Toam
Community Asset Ex Governor Francis Critique Of Local Paper
Ex Governor Francis of Missouri voices support for the local press citing community benefits and editor dedication. He argues local papers deserve backing for advancing community interests and serving as the main public voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Miinouri
Wadmire
Earth
Local obituaries note Guelph area deaths and service details
William Merklinger BC Guelph commercial traveller died at 28 Mont Street after a brief return from a business trip. He promoted lacrosse and ran for OA LA secretary. survived by wife. Other notices record Mrs. Warne and John D. McKee deaths, with funeral details and surviving relatives. James Miller, longtime Esquesing resident, dies at 66 with service at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Merklinger
Guelph
Mont Street
Merklinger
Ontario
Hanover
Beatty III Earl Beatty Hospitalized After London Funeral
Anxiety ran high in London over Earl Beatty the British naval hero suffering severe cold contracted at King George's funeral. Beatty who recently retired from the rank of admiral of the fleet remains a prominent figure in British naval circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Beatty
London
Sealth
King George
Laosoon I
The Blessed Vagrant staged by St Alban’s AYA Group
A.Y.P.A. meeting features the Tiger Group of St Alban’s presenting The Blessed Vagrant. The plot centers on a hard nosed chief in New York and two vagrants Joseph and Mary. Cast includes H Rogers as Chief and Jimmy Case as Joseph with Anne Holmes as Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Santa Claus
Joseph
Mary
Tiger Group
St. Alban’s A.Y P.A
Mr. Brillinger
A. Ritchie
Kay Wuard
Bobby Holmes
Irene Eliott
H. Smallman
Warry Rogers
George Simpson
Grace Almag
Appreciation from the House of Refuge Brampton
The Commissioners of the House of Refuge Brampton thank Fulton and Peel counties papers for donating subscriptions and all donors who aided the home and inmates during the year 1935, especially at Christmas. Signed for the Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Refuge
Brampton
Fulton and
Peel
Howe of Refuge
Obituary of John Cook of Guelph and Acton
John Cook of Guelph long resident and former Acton citizen died at General Hospital after one day of illness. Born Glen Williams, aged eighty five, he married Ann Cripps in 1887 who predeceased him. Surviving: daughter Mrs W Walker two sons William and Albert, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren and sister Mrs Albert Smith. Funeral from 60 Manitoba Street with Rev C C Murray presiding. burial at Woodlawn Mausoleum then Churchill Cemetery in spring. Pallbearers include grandson Wil Chok Jr four nephews L Atkinson Lake Lake and Smith and friend Alex Maude.
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Esquesing
James A. Miller
Pasu
John Miller
Miller
Sarah Price
Bernard
Wallinafad
Laure
Robert
Stewart
Lewis” Miller
Guelph
Slater
Wm. Lane
Limehouse
United Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Georgetown
Mr.Overend
George Graham
Fred Cole
Lindsay
W.A. Wilson
Gilbert Sinclair
John Cook
Acton
General Hospital
Glen Willams
Ontario
Erin Townallip
Ile
Ann Jane Cripps
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of David M. Wilson
Notice to creditors of the estate of David M. Wilson late of Erin Palmer who died February 1 10390 requires filing proofs and landings by March 13 1034. Assets will be distributed to those entitled after claims filed under the Trustees Act. Executors are Jonne Edward Pearen and Alexander McCaig by solicitor H N Farmer Acton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Wilson
Erin
Palmer
Rio
Jonn Edward Pearen
Alexander “McCaig
H. N. Farmer
Acton
Ontario
Fragmentary quote on competition and wastefulness
A clipped line reflects on the notion of anarchy in competition and how today’s struggle is described as wasteful, attributed to G. Tugwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Tugwell
Letter Box notes on cold weather and market reports
The letter from the North describes cold spells and health burdens, accompanied by Mr A Y Brown's fire scene photos and a memorial for Frank Kennedy. The writer recalls local commerce, old firms, and a vivid chimney collapse, plus a first hand market day experience in Kirkland Lake with produce prices and buyer dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farr Pressy
Johnson
New Land
A.Y. Brown
Frank Kennedy
Moore
A. E. Nickin
John R. Kennedy
Acton
Symon Bros
Jack McRae
Nelson & McRae Co
Henderson
Christie-Henderson
Lymon
Nelson & McRae
Rylder
Legion Carnival Delights Crowd with Costumes and Races
A lively Legion carnival last night featured costume contests, barrel jumping by Frenchy Leveque of Guelph, and multiple races. Winners included Melvin Hall and Harry Savage in boys’ under 14, Mae Roney and Dorothy Footltt in girls under 14, Helen Mooney and Kay Chapman in women over 14, and Bob Brush over 14 defeating H Mooney.
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Mers
D. A. Munckae
Best Costumy
Margaret McDonald
Borothy Dunn
Frenchy Leveque
Guelph
Frenchy
Melvin Hall
Harry Savage
Mae Roney
Dorothy Footltt
Helen Mooney
Kay Chapman
Bob Brush
Hf. Mooney
Mooney
Brush
Rural League
Naco
Dbarnton
HH. Price
G. Riddell
J. Ford
Lewine
Una
Vector Lambert
Vernon Agnew
E. E. Barr
Weglon
Carnival draws crowds despite weather at local arena
The crowd attended a last night carnival in the arena, with decorations adding color and the event judged a considerable effort. The Legion expresses satisfaction at the success and suggests a temporary sidewalk to improve the setup, to be removed in summer.
Baldy Convict Dialog Sparks Laughter In Prison Yard
In a brief exchange between inmates, Convict 54 asks why he is bald and Convict 61 blames his mother for patting his head, turning a simple moment into a lighthearted remark inside the facility.
Country folk trade gossip on weekly market trips
Joyment is found by country folk who spend the week away, meeting neighbors and sharing the countryside's gossip. They discuss marriages babies names and plans, often without newspapers, relying on market visits for news. More next week. Cordially IW Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folke
IW. Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seaforth
Margaret Elizabeth
Burlingtons
Nelson—township
W. Footltt
Kennedy
F. W. Warne
FP. W. Warne
Boull Avenue
Guelph General Hospital
Bhe
Mabel Longstreet
Erin ‘Township
Ross
Douglas
Ferne
Norman Longstreet
Kitchener
James Longastreet
Ballinofad
William Longstreet
Alberta
John Longstreet
Sault Slo
Marle
Ballinafad
John D. McKee
St. Joseph's Hospital
Tate
Teeswater
A. B. Petrie
Ontario College of Pharmacy
Pred Eveleigh
Jeanette
Toronto
Samuel
Portage
Beatty III
A. Y. P. A. Meeting
Y.M.C. A
Acton Women's Institute
Mra. R. W. Witherspoon
VO. A
Nassau -T_-KHelley Ltd
Wamleton
Vohn Cook
Doctar
B. D. Rachlin
J. & Coleman
Baldy
AY Hl
A. T. Brown
Rawson
Guelpls
ROYAL
Satur
bin Crosby
Charles Ruggles
Petrified Forest
Leslie Howard
Saicche
Charles Chaplin
Tooke
Superior Store
Apeloniene
Elliott Bros
Lord
Lady Tweedsmuir
Government House
Ottawa
Karsh
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