Local Health Updates and Social Visits in Town
Ballina and Mr. Merriam have been under doctor care with bed rest in the past week. Mrs. Hills shows improvement after a week of illness. Neighbors hosted a successful wood bee for Mr. Fichard Shortill on Monday as visitors arrive from Sault Ste. Marie to see relatives Mrs. E Kentner and Mrs. Barbara Soper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fichard Shortill
John McCallum
Sault - Ste. Marie, Mich
E. Kentner
Barbara Soper
Tragedy Touches Rockwood Area With Drowning Fractured Holidays
The Rockwood community mourns as David Young is found drowned in a pond west of the village after a long search. His death follows a year of business in Rockwood with his son Stewart in the hardware firm and his prior roles with Massey Harris in Guelph and Orangeville. The report also notes a fatal family bereavement, a serious accident to Mrs. A. E. Laing on Alma Street, and highlights church meetings, local social events, and ongoing school activities during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Young
Mr. Young
Stewart
Rockwood
Young
Massey-Harris
Guelph
Orangeville
Wm. Simmons
Wfe
The
Presbyterian Church
Eileen WcPherson
Muriel McNabb
Reba McNabb
Douglas McPherson
W. AY. S. of the United Church
W. J. Taylor
God
Mr. Taylor
Saw
Mr. Muller
E. Wazelwood
D. Johns
D. Hubbard
W.mls
Young People's Class Elects Officers At Parsonage
Churchill The Young People's Class meeting at the Parsonage last Wednesday elected Grace Grail as President and Leslie Swackhamer as Secretary Treasurer for the coming year. Other officers include Howard Grail Convenor Christian Fellowship, Etta Swackhamer Missionary, Mrs T Moore Citizenship, Gwen Dobbie Vicerary and Pianist, Howard Graft Liberian, and Ross Swackhamer. The next frat meeting is set for January 13.
Campbellville and Toronto Visitors Highlight Holiday Notes
Miss Margaret McLaren returns home in Campbellville after visiting Mrs. T Juniper in Toronto. Frank Quinlan of Toronto spent the weekend with Mrs. Frank Wheelmhan. Jack Memory of Toronto visited Mr. D Hunter for a few days. Mrs. W Vanalckle shows favorable progress at Gall Hospital after a minor operation about two weeks ago. Mrs. T Snyder and Jean returned home after ten days in Kansas. Crawford Mahon resumes teaching at Kitchener. Jailer's holidays taken at home with Mr. and Mrs. W Cowper. Mr. and Mrs. Landridge of Preston hosted New Year’s Day. Mary Moore of Toronto visiting for a couple weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Vansickle of Hamilton visited W Chisholm on New Year’s Day. Miss Jacqueline Bell back from two weeks with friends in Wingham and Belgrave. Thomas Mitchell of North Bay spent holidays with family. Miss Marion Markle of Milgrove guests of Mrs. Roy Donaven on Sunday. Whitelock of Milton gave an illustrated lecture in the Sunday school room to a well received audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warry StePhedran
Newark
N. J
Lorena Richardson
Kitchener
Helen Pugmore
Jarvis
S. TR. Pearb
Natty Peart
Peter
Abd. Hirs
A. D. Root
Marion Root
Christmay
Windsor
Fred McWilliams
Hamilton
D. McAullan
Ome
Guelph
Rev
Mra. Watts
Preston
Mira
W. Ross
Morea
Joy Peal
Irene Hamilton
Chicago
Ashe
Rockwood
Measra
Clarence
James Lynch
Toronto
Mir
Harry Barton
Galt
Mar
Alex. Clark
St. Catharines
George Torrance
Thos. Mitchell
North Bay
Marlon Markle
Milgrove
Roy Donaven
Oor. Whitelock
Milton
Limehouse village notes and December meeting report
The Limehouse Girls' Lookout Club held its December meeting on December 30 hosted by Migs Ivens and Mrs. Gale with a seasonable lunch. Holiday visitors included numerous locals and Toronto guests. many traveled to see a hockey game in Acton. The issue notes travel dangers on icy roads and reports the death of John S. Kennedy after fifty years as a Limehouse resident, with burial in Coningsby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lookout Club
Migs Ivens
Gale
Eoge
Lou. Wright
S. Wright
Arthur Lane
Robert Lane
Weatrice Lane
Ted Morrow
8. Lane
W. Malliere
Brampton
Gladys Millers
Georgetown
T. A. Ivens
Thomas Ivens
EB. Russel
J. Lowden
Toronto
Wm. Grieg
Gordon
Brantford
Robi, Doughty
Mrs. Gale
Miss Ivens
Miss Gale
Misa Welan Gale
Afr
Winnie Ivens
Iin
Acton
John 8. Kennedy
General Hospital
Guelph
Kennedy
Limehouse
Coningsby
Ha Muda
Sone
Janes Grant
Mitchell
Baturday
Georgetown Social Roundup and Norval Deer Sighting
Georgetown resident Miss Urana McDonald spent the weekend with Miss Thelma Cripps. On Thursday morning near Norval hill, drivers Wo Tuck Harvey Walters and Cyril Toat spotted a trio of deer including a buck doe and a fawn during their drive. Holiday visitors included Mr and Mrs St Thomas Smith and several others from Chicago Toronto and Galt visiting local families for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urana McDonald
Acton
Thelma Cripps
Wo, Tuck
Harvey Walters
Cyril Toat
Norval
Norval Hill
Thomas Smith
Blu Thomas
James McBean
Chicago
Lapp
Toronto
John McBean
W. H. Douglas
W. R. Douglas
Jack
L. H
Douglas
Galt
Mra
Moore
Herald
Hillsburg Social Notices Chronicle Fortieth Wedding Anniversary
Miss Lulu Miller and family visit relatives in Hillsburg. Families of Miller, Thomson, Cheyne, Nears, Besseys, Booths, and Churchers share New Year greetings and weekends. Congratulations to Leonard and Leohard Bessey on their fortieth anniversary celebrated December 6, 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Miller
Toronto
Wm. Miller
Joseph ‘Thomson
Lancelot Cheyne
Henry Near
John Near
Alexander Bessey
Wm. Cheyne
Bill
Eleanor
Charles Booth
Caledon
H. HW. Churcher
Guelph
Whitcheyne
Leohard Bessey
Christmas Guests and Santa Visits Across Mount Forest Area
Erin Wir and Mrs Wesley Graham plus son spent Christmas in Mount Forest with the Weddells. Russell Johnston and daughter Marion visited from Port Wuron Michigan, with Mr and Mrs W T Young. A large crowd welcomed Santa last Thursday as over 300 bags of candy nuts and oranges were given to children. Mrs C J Porth and two sons arriving from Africa at her mother’s home in Guelph. Cyril Smith Erin and Mrs Cyril May from Niagara Falls joined Christmas Day gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wir
Wesley Graham
Mount Forest
Graham
C. Weddell
Yvonne
Jack
Mr. Weddell
Cookstown
Russell Johnston
Marion
Port Wuron
Mich
W.yt. Young
Santa Claus
C. J. Porth
Nigers
Africa
A. Wyndmen
Elora Road
Guelph
Jeisters
Wire
C. HW. Smith
Erin
Cyril May
Niagara Falls
Smillies
Advoente
Nassagaweya District Notes and Local Gatherings
Nassagaweya residents report visits among Rev. Finnis Marsh Mimico and Duncan Moffat families. Funerals held for Rev. John Littles at Rockwood and services at Ebenzer Eden Mills churches. Ebenezer Eden Mills Official Board met at Arkell. Council to convene next Monday. Local attendance at John Little funeral. Duncan Moffat recovering well from recent accident. Norval residents Ernest Wilson and W J Cleave with families visited. S S No 8 Noseoguweya meeting approves music teaching by school’s music teacher. tuning fork device priced under two dollars fifty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Finnis , Marsh
Mimico
Duncan Moffat
Chas. Darby
John Littles
Rock Iwood
Ebenjever Church
Ebenezer
Eden Milla United Churches
Arkell
John Little
Rockwood
Ernest Wilson
Norval
Knatchbull
W. J. Cleave
Victor Watson
Noseoguweya
Christmas Notes and Local Updates in Burlington Area
Burlington Bon Nae visits Sudbury for Christmas with parents Mr l and Mya. Robins spotted on Caroline Street prompt debate on their timing. Oakville Lodge installs officers under J A Lindley. Darlington Band thanks citizens for Christmas donations. Hassel Wilman’s car stolen from Dave Nobin son’s barber shop. Hughes Cleaver presents a 1937 Chevrolet to Miss Isabelle Browne winner of the Warrington Gazette Good Will Campaign. Miss Meryl Millan wins trip to England or card equivalent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon. Nae
Sudbury
Mya
John Rae
Caroline Streat
Carolne Street
Mdurlington Lodge
Ap, & AM
J. A Lindley
Oakville Lodge
Oakville
Darlington Band
Hughes Cleaver
Quette
Grant Stynet
Isabelle Browne
Warrington Gazette
Mery
Mme
Millan
England
Gazette
Oakville Real Estate Growth Seen After Road Completion
Oakville and district expect a brisk real estate upswing with the completion of the new Lower Middle Road highway. W. B. Davis and J. G. Ryrie note busy development as 1936 ends with Oakville’s finances improved by about 40 000 dollars per Town Treasurer Clarence W. Byers. Oakville Lodge No 400 AV AM reports installation of officers with John E. Belyea as Worshipful Master succeeding Norman Campbell as Immediate Past Master-Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SY Black
Yux
Oakville
Clarence YW. Byers
Oakville Lodge
John E. Belyea
Norman Campbell
Opening Asgeo wool and winter cruises boost Canadian Pacific trains
The piece notes a heavy start to Quebec skiing and a busy rail season with Canadian Pacific trains from Montreal to the Laurentians. It mentions the Empress of Britain winter cruises from New York and the Australia bound voyage from January to March. Pre-paid ticket plans for sending transportation to out-of-town relatives are described, with telegraph emergency use and guaranteed delivery. The article also highlights Ontario gift imports, Kerry Hill sheep at Guelph, and CP’s semi streamlined trains now modeled in stores as kid friendly holiday displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Canadian Pacific
Montreal
Laurentiana
Britain
New York
Woat Ynedlow
Cubs
Broadway
Forluthersound
Amart
Impront
Australia
Ming
West Indies
Carter
Canadian Pacific Nallwuay
Ontario
Kerry Hil Floelk Book Society
Wales
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
W. Rupert Davies
Kingston
Fire Brigade Responded to Nineteen Alarms in 1926
The Milton Milton Fire Brigade answered 19 alarms during 1926, with total losses totaling only 1000 dollars for the year. Governor Frank McNiven of County Fall led a Christmas dinner for elx prisoners as the Evening Auxiliary of St. Pauls United Church distributed food and essentials. James H Peacock of Trafalgar Township died suddenly in Hamilton General Hospital aged 60. A large Christmas family reunion was held at the home of L J Maude and parents with relatives from Mimico Toronto Detroit and Detroit City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
J. R. Holmes
Bank of Nova Scotia
Perth
Frank McNiven
Elx
St. Paul's United Church
James H.peacock
Trafalgar Township
General Hospital
Hamilton
Peacock
J. L. Maude
Mimico
Clifford .Maude
Toronto
Ms. Winter Maude and Son
Detroit
L. J. Maude
Champion
Apostle Hans Egede and Greenland Mission History
Greenland marks 250 years since Hans Egede birth with memories of his mission work. All Saints' Day honors him at Godthaab granite monument. Pentecost baptism at Cape York completed Christian conversion. Greenland under Danish rule, Bishop of Copenhagen oversees church. parishes span vast distances with multiple pastors and active schools and youth groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Egeede
Greenland
Lutheran Church
Hans Egede
Godbthaab
Cape York
Denmark
Copenhagen
Godthaab
Curious coat of arms of Lord Johey baker seen at Ford Castle
Heraldry students note the coat of arms of Lord Johey a baker owner. Between two odal miners picks on an azure field are three black diamonds. Supporters are Shetland ponies carved in stone on gate pillars at Ford Castle near Flodden Field. Lord Johey spends much of each year there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johoy
Odal
Legenge
Pord Castle
Johey
Flodden Field
Fragmented student essay reveals self description
A teacher directs students to write what is within them. One boy answers with a list including stomach lungs heart liver two apples mince pie celery chestnuts and dinner, showing a literal interior inventory rather than abstract reflection.
Puzzles Reveal Optical Defect Through Crossword Clues
A reader notes how solving cross word puzzles caused a unique optical issue. One eye tracks vertically while the other moves horizontally, illustrating how puzzle activity can expose vision quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cve
Judge eyes possible out of court settlement in police clash
In a Wayne courtroom the judge asks if the case can settle outside court. Kelly replies that was the aim, but police interference disrupted the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Local Notes From Ospring Showing Social Visits and Accidents
Friends of Mrs. Lorne Rayburn are homebound with measles. Joyce Burrowes recovering after surgery. The Stewart family and Alex Patterson spent New Year's with J. Stewart of Guelph. Glady s Carter visited family in Guelph. Charles Williamson of Toronto visited. Icy roads caused minor accidents including a crash into E N Sunter’s fence. Af Martin visited Woodstock. F P Burdense visiting Miss M Harris at Owen Sound. D B McKinnan hosted a small gathering. Blanche Askinnon led a group of Owen Amateurs for cards and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.s. D. G. Robertson
Charles Williamson
Toronto
E. N. Sunter
Af. Martin
Woodstock
FP. Burdense
Miss M. Harris
Owen Sound
McKinnan
Blanche Asckinnon
Owen
Endughn? Absent minded look during morning talk prompts joke
A brief exchange recalls a distracted appearance during a morning chat. One says the other looked absent minded while talking. The reply attributes it to being wrapped in thought and adds a light remark about potential cold exposure.
Church Services and Schedule for Sunday January 16 1937
The church lists a 11.00 a m sermon on Godliness and Dividends, 12.15 p m Sunday School, 7.00 p m service led by the Session with G G Emery speaking, 3.00 p m Young People's Union, and 7.30 p m Bible Study Hour. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Emery
Young People's Union
Baptist Church
Too Steady Flannigan Quip Sparks Laughs
A fragment shows Flannigan quipping about Murphy's work ethic while Flaherty notes Murphy avoided steady employment in a terse backstage exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flannigan
Murphy
Flaherty
Fragmented plea on buying out with stubborn buyer
A dialogue snippet shows a speaker begging a buyer to purchase while the other insists they are not buying out. The exchange hints at a tense negotiation and hidden motives behind the proposed deal.
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Neighborhood News
Ballina
Churchill
Campbellville
Margaret McLaren
T. Juniper
Frank Quinlan
Frank Wheelmhan
Jack Memory
D. Hunter
Crawford Mahon
Hillsburg
Burlington
Salengro
Max Dormoy
M. Roger Salengro
French War Department
Central Preay Canadian Pholr
Rocky Mountains
Norquay
Nuwit
Canadian Pacific Communications Department
Christman
Canada
U.S.A
ROYAL
Whe Maxter
Eleanor Powell
Jack Benny Burns & Allen
Ospring
Church News
United Church of Canada
EM. Marrow
Bower Avenue
Presbyterian Knox Church
Bev
H. L. Bennie
M. A
Wilsow Street
Frank Holmes
R. J. Rambitaw
Free Press
Jack Skilling
Garries- Bhuter
Victoria Streets
Carl Kentner
Jessye Russell, Acton
Eramosa
J. 1. Wardlaw
James Buffield
Townine
Erin and
Franiosa
R. J. Kerr
Parage
Norton Motors
Ford
Madllor
Uluitk Verec
Council Chamber
G. W. Muhhay
FL. Whyght
General Insurance
Fidelity Bonds Farm Insurance
Annuities
Allence Lines
Hygenaicve Ocean Steamship Tickets
Ton of Canada
Macens
Fred L. Wright
Phanes
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