Mclure and Hall Memorial Notices Across Months
Mcclure In Glen Williams on Tuesday January Margaret widow of the late Samuel at his home tary on Tuesday William Winer beloved of Magdalena Hirtee In Memoriam Hall In memory of my dear husband William John Hall who died in January 1939 Nothing can take away the love and memories remain dearly missed by wife and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Glen Williams
Tueaday
Margaret
Tari
William’ Winer
Magdalena Hirtee
Hall
William John Hall
Acton News Briefs Highlight Local Events And Sports
The report notes Leap Year cautions, hockey season openings, and pupils returning to studios after holidays. Acton Intermediates face Fergus Morow, while Preston hosts Acton Tamera in the season opener. Red Cross activities resume,CAN troops in England underscore wartime effort, and local statistics, court charges, and library trails are mentioned alongside curling events tonight at Acton Arena.
Wizard of Oz Feature at the Gregory Theatre
The Gregory Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz hailed as Hollywoods most ambitious musical spectacle since The Great Ziegfeld. Filmed in Technicolor, the production faced new sound and color innovations and elaborate makeups and effects to bring L Franklin Baum's story to the screen under new direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Gouregeous
Roosevelt Poem Recitation Flub Sparks Teacher Joke
A young Theodore Roosevelt, then a student, was practicing a declamation when he flubbed a line. The instructor jokingly advised him to grease her knees again so she might go, prompting a memorable classroom moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velt
Roosevelt
Death of Richard Miller in Listowel remembered in obit
The obituary notes Mr. Richard Miller of Listowel died on a recent Wednesday after a long life in the town. Born August 10, 1861 at Acton, he farmed in Minto Township and married Priscilla Huff, later widowed, then married Fanny Miner. Surviving children include Margaret Strong Ida Fred Ohmittker William Miller and others. He was a former Methodist, honorary Orange Order member and a Conservative. Funeral from Wallace Street Listowel Friday at 1:30 p.m. Mount Forest Confederate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Listowel
Richard Miller
Gileoned
Margaret
Mra
Strong
Ida
Fred
Ohmittker
William Milter
Wealey Miller
Mount Forest
John Miller
Gorrie
Richard Tennant
Toronto
Irwin Durat
Wronceter
Methodial
Orange Order
Wallace Street
Maple Grove Literary Society Christmas Program
Maple Grove Literary School presented a Christmas program featuring songs by Frances MacNabb Lillian Nightingale and Reba MacNabb plus readings by Donald Titt and George Switeer. Santa Claus arrived gifts were shared and a balloon contest winner was George Wingate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove Literary Society
Ramos
Canada
Frances MacNabb
Group 4
Santa Claus
Major Bowes
George Qwiteer
Will MacNabb
Ralphdwards
BR. Ramaden
Fred Nightingale
A. Bhults
Lillian Nightingale
Margaret Shultis
George Wingate
Sima Molean
Force Bowling Team Dominates Wishing Well 7 0 in Guelph League
The Force Bowling Team crushed Wishing Well 7 0 in the Guelph Commercial League on Tuesday. Total team score 3366 tops the season, led by J Adamson 740 and by high single 336. Adamson also had the high three game score. The win moves Force from sixth to third with one week left in the second series and a distant shot at first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Force
Wishing Well
J. Adamson
W. Corry
M. Roote
B. Morton
N. Morton
Concert Visit Tells of a Boy’s Honest Opinion
Young Jimmy and his parents attend a concert. The mother asks for Jimmy’s view and he replies it was pretty good because the band faced a threat from a man with a stick. The remark adds a humorous, offhand tone to the family outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Self Control and Pat Me Boy Moment on Return Home
An authoritative voice recalls a man’s resolve to pass a favorite landmark on the way home. He hesitates then steels himself, passes, and after about fifty yards calls out encouragement to himself, praising Pat and promising a second treat.
Christmas Visits and Local Obituaries Near Brampton and Burford
Christmas visits included Erin and Exeter residents with the Laings and Overland family. Master Charles Overland had an appendectomy in Peel Memorial Hospital Brampton and is convalescing. Christina Aipolair Gibson of Caledon Township died at Burford at 101 or 102 on December 29, and a quiet wedding occurred at Etna United Church Parsonage on December 6 with Lila Gray and John William Carnahan wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulric Snell
Thos. Laing
H. Laing
Exeter
Cecil Laing
Charles Overland
Peel Memorial Hospital
Brampton
Bynday
Caledon Township
Burford
Ontario
Christina Aipolair
Wnar
James
Gibson
Ape
Dhe
Etna United Church
Lila Juabele
Alex. Gray
Hillsburg
John William Carnahan
James Carnahan
Regina
Sask
Carnahan
G. H. Thomas
Advocate
Fire damages theater in Burlington and local housing project unfolds
Patrons at the Hume Theatre faced a small fire causing 125 dollars in damages during a Thursday show. Contractors plan winter work to erect all houses on Birch Street in the M. C. Smith survey. Eight poll tax delinquents appeared before Magistrate Woodliffe and must pay or work off the tax by January 5. J. J. Heldmann, long-time C N R station agent, promoted to Thorold Merriton Station and to report to the new post at year’s start. Over 100 Christmas baskets were distributed to Burlington families Saturday, organized by the Welfare Board with help from citizens and local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hume Theatre
Birch Street
M. C. Smith
Woodliffe Oy
J. J. Heldmann
C.n.r
Thorold-Merriton
Jeave
Burlington
Gazette
Milton residents and visitors plan holiday travels and ice progress
Miss Isabel Wilson spends Christmas with aunt Mrs. Markdale in Milton while J P Bartleman of Timmins visits Milton friends. Max Norris advances ice quality at Milton Arena. Bronte and Alder shot figures head to Lakeland Florida for winter. In Boyne, 68 year old John F McDougall dies after being struck by a Milton driver. investigators note he stepped from a truck near his home and walked into a northbound car driven by Charles Kelman with Elmer Gowland present.
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Isabel Wilson
Robert Hadden Markdale
J. P. Bartleman
Timmins
G. A. Hematreet
Max Norris
Milton Arena
Lakeland
Florida
Boyne
John F. McDougall
Charles Kelman
Milton
George Cookman
A. J. Oliver
Elmer Gowland
Elizabeth Street
Burlington
McDougall
Kelman
Chamipion
Telegram Exchange On Examination Results
A light telegram exchange reveals George not passing the examination but near the top of the fail list, suggesting strong effort and near miss. The dialogue frames a humorous, human moment about academic tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs J H Denny
The Denny couple celebrated fifty years of marriage with a family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs James Moore. Guests praised their long service to the United Church and the town, presenting a gold lined ornament set as a token of affection. The Free Press notes their health remains good and their active community role endures.
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Denny
Aoton
James Moore
United Church
Fase Passa
Mra
Eocastoh
A. T. Mann
Sonson Dadsary
Christmas greetings and community notices in Georgetown
The Georgetown column extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs Fred Spires on the death of their infant Larry Gene. Edmon-ton soldiers visited Georgetown for Christmas, and a large gathering at Joe Hoare's home marked the departure of Frank Petch and family. A Saturday scene saw 900 oranges and candy bags distributed to children at the Georgetown Christmas tree with Santa and comic figures enhancing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Spires
Larry Gene
H. C. Robinson
FP. M. Gauchle
Edmonton
Alto
Vimy Barracks
Kingston
Fred Johnson
Joe Hoare
Frank Petch
Rosas
Petch
Ben Petch
Georgetown
Sara
Santa
Herald
True Enough Hogs Drive To The Woods Tale
A farmer explains he drives hogs to the woods to eat acorns and fatten for market. An agriculturist mocks the plan saying it wastes time. The farmer retorts with a blunt remark about time and hogs.
Acton Y M C A announces winter programs and
The column previews a packed Acton Y M C A schedule including a juvenile hockey league meeting on Monday at 7 00 p m for ages 10 to 14, skating and high ride plans, a singles ladder badminton tournament, girls gymnastics classes starting next week, and club nights for the aero plane and basketball groups. Also notes officer elections for the Baya Aeroplane Club and a July camp for boys with a savings plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
M. i
Y.M.C.A
Starla Usin
Swordfish Surge Boosts Nova Scotia Catch to 1.78 Million
Nova Scotia swordfishing totaled about 1.78 million pounds this season, up from 1.1 million last year, with most big fish off Cape Breton Island. Deep sea anglers increasingly visit these waters, reports C. K. Howard of Canadian National Railways. The season runs June to September and many visitors reported worthwhile catches, including several hundred pound swordfish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Island
C. K. Howard
Canadian National Railways
Prime Minister Speech Labeled Mumbled by Elector
A constituent tells the member for the division they never ace names in papers and asks for a speech. The report ends with bracketed word mur murs and a claim I mur mured during the Prime Minister's address.
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Robertina. Lawrence
Richard
Memoriam
Bolton
Fergus
Red Cross
Preston
Acton Tamera
England
Clark C. F. Leatherland
Acton Free Library
Rural Mail Courier
8. H. Webster
C. Newton
Guelph
Acton Arena
Mitton
Rockwood
Gregory Theatre
Maple Grove
MERCY
Myrone
Taylor
United States
Vatican
Pope Pius
Erin
J. H. Denny
Tux Furs Parsa
Henry and
Taz Face Press
Mrs
Deny” Miny
Aura Jogrethrer
John Heffernan
E. McDowell
Mill Street
ROYAL
Frank Capra
Mr. Smith
Washington
Jean Arthur
James Stewart
Sateriay Centinezeus
Paul Muni
Jane Bryan
Flora Robson Tos
Acton Murray
Phurboay
Ifteen Baya
Baya’ Aeroplane Club
Cum Young
Herb Dron
Davia Dilla
Rien Veldhuis
Abe Arena Srom
Walfe
Terry
Neil McNalb
Boys’ Aeroplane Club
Chiases
Uume
Y. M.A
Loyt
Y.muc.a
Weat End Y.mc.a
Ramuel Jacks
Acton Y.mlc.a
Samilton
London
govEnicy
Wformavion AY
Harold Wilks
Gray Coach Lines
Byundian
van Vitet
Winnipeg
Pinnish
Hus
Merce
Selmimervi
Agiajeervi
Karelian
Terijox
Helsingfors
Helsink
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