Notices of Obituary and Memoriam for 1937 to 1957
Obituaries and memorial notices list Agnes Lamb widow of William Leishman in Toronto 1937 and Mary Agnes Ramsey widow of Jos J. Peters in Dallas 1936. Other notices honor E Devid zon wife of George Near in Georgetown 1937 and Abigail Book widow of Robert Young in Guelph 1937. Funeral for Abigail Book at 214 Queen Street Guelph with interment at Everton Cemetery.
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Toronto
Agnes Lamb
William Leishman
Local notes and elections frame January in Puslinch and area
Walter Holme wins Reeve post in Puslinch while D. Lelich takes Erin Reeve in a three cornered race. R. & Worthy elected Brampton Reeve by wide margin. Schools reopen and gym classes move to the Y. New Year social and dance at Town Hall and a minor car accident injures Albert Early. Resignations and relocations touch Knox Sunday School officer and residents Hirkness move to Bracebridge.
Shirley Temple to Star in The Poor Little rich Girl at Gregory Theatre
Shirley Temple arrives in town with The Poor Little Rich Girl at Gregory Theatre on Friday night. The teen star is backed by Alice Maye Gloria Stuart Jack Winley and Michael Whalen in a modern romantic tale with five new Gordon Revel songs. Temple plays the daughter of a wealthy businessman who is too busy to spend time with her.
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Shirley Templé
Fox
Gregory Theatre
Temple Miss
Ife
Hollywood
Alice Maye
Gloria Stuart
Jack Winley
Michael Whalen
Ace
Mack Gordon
Harry Revel
Little Chatr
Shirley
Birdwatching banter ends class session
A teacher scolds student during a lighthearted exchange about birds as they wrap up a lesson, highlighting a playful moment in the classroom.
Obituary notices for Mrs J J Peters and Mrs William Leishman
Obituary notices report the sudden death of Mrs J J Peters in Dallas Texas on December 31 following a stroke after a period of ill health. She was born at Crewsons Corners daughter of William Ramsey and Agnes Hemstreet. She married Joseph J Peters and lived in Gloversville New York until his death. Surviving are a daughter Mrs William Stewart and a son Willard John. Funeral details note a service at Arthur Street Acton with interment in Fairview Cemetery. The second obituary honors Mrs William Leishman who died in Toronto at age eighty four after long residence in Acton. She married William Leishman and was survived by several children and siblings. Funeral arrangements included services in Acton and tributes from family and colleagues.
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Dallas
Texas
J. J. Peters
Mira. Peters
Crewsons Comers
William Ramsey
Agnes Matilda Hemstreet
Joseph J. Peters
England
Gloversville
N.Y
William Stewart
Willard John
William Leishman
Acton
Toronto
Airs
Leishman
Crewsons Corners
John
Willam Leishman
Allan
John Rand Cameron
Halton
Hamilton
Jas
McCalg
Arthur Street
H. L. Bennie
Mr. Galloway
Mimtoco
Fairview Cemetery
Cameron
James McCall
Walter Lamb
Education in Yan Sees Steady Growth Across Era
In 1910 Yan had 22 primary schools with 10 531 pupils including 2167 girls and two secondary schools with 154 pupils. Higher education consisted of a medicine faculty a polytechnic and a military school. Under Shah Wiza Pehlin schools rose to over 4 000 with 200 000 pupils one third girls. secondary and higher education advanced accordingly.
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Shah Wiza Pehlin
Weather judged by prayer and forecast clashing
A Victorian scene shows a vicar seeking sun for a service, while a verger quotes the forecast predicting rain. The exchange highlights the clash between faith and meteorology in daily church life.
Explorer Discovers New Congo Tribe With Sticky Ground Beats
An explorer reports a newly found Congo tribe known for striking the earth with sticky implements. The note pairs this unusual find with a light aside about golf spreading to Central Africa.
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Tate
Congo
Central Africa
Prize Verse Winners Tale From Atlanta School
A prize was offered for a shortest rhyme and won by a colored boy in Atlanta. The story describes a mule in the barnyard and a boy with a pin on a stick slipping in behind him, crepe on the door of the little boy's hole.
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Atlanta
Reverend John Little Dies After Years of Ministry
The obituary notes the Rev. John Little died on a Friday after a long ministry at St Helens and Lanes Rockwood Eden Mills Barry HU and Speedalde Conn and Woodland retiring to Rockwood in 1930. He left a widow and three children, with a large funeral held at Pines Lodge Harris Street and Rockwood United Church attended by many from nearby communities. Ministers from several churches led the service and tributes spoke of his noble Christian life and preaching. Interment followed at Rockwood Cemetery.
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St. Helens
Lanes
Rockwood
Eden Mills
Speedalde
Conn
Woodland
Little
J. D. Hell
Guelph
Mr. Little
Highway 6
Morriston
Owen Sound
Christ
Olied
Losg
John A
Janet A
Mra. J.D. Bell
RH. Robinson
Toronto
Pines Lodge
Harris Street
W. J. Taylor
LM. Stuart
Helwood
Norman Mckenzie
Ripley
C. C. McDonald
Galt
J. W. Hunt
Hespeler
W. F. Gaellagher
Lfe
Herb. Lamb
Dornoch
Detroit
Jesus
Stone Church
Barry HW
Carthage
Fonmer
J. L. Smith
Durham
John Belerbough
Donald Ferguson
A. HW. Thomas
C. ¥. Lagan, Kitchen Jr
Rockwood Cemetery
Barriers of Love and Life Echo in Quiet Bedtime Scene
A weary mother tucks four noisy youngsters into bed and voices concern about remarriage. The frightened father replies that he would not remarry if another woman could win the children, revealing tensions and loyalties within a fragile family moment.
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Robert
Difficult Frohlenm Note About Johnny’s Discipline
A teacher writes that Johnny has been mischievous in school and plans to visit his father. A mother replies that if the teacher cannot handle Johnny, they should not confront his father.
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Johnny
A Mad Fall
A schoolmaster scolds William for tardiness and a fall. William explains he woke late after his mother called him and fell asleep again. The exchange captures a humorous schoolroom moment.
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William
Golfer Pledges to Play Properly Amid Caddie Changes
A golfer vows to move heaven and earth to play the game properly as caddies change repeatedly. A wife warns her husband that a man arrives to reclaim the property for missed installments. The exchange ends with a triumphant "Splendid!" and a note about the house half way up Use Hill.
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Dipots
George
Use Hill
Blackface singer jokes and mail loss remark in derisive dialogue
A fragment shows a blackface performer claiming to be a “great singer” who states he graduated from a correspondence school. A listener questions singing lessons and a taunt about mail loss follows, preserving the dialogic tone of a past era.
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ReaHiippe
Tuadtlippe
Tiny
Georgetown Hockey Notes Spark New Rules and Junior League
Fans glimpse new penalty shot and body checking rules in an opening game and junior action. Georgetown Juniors prep under Oliver with low prices while Seams place and Acton crowds await. Guelph defeats Georgetown 6 1 as Orangeville juniors suffer injuries to Brown and Hopkins.
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Orangeville
Brown
Hopkins
Cemetery Mystery Prompts Island Funeral
A buried man’s remains are found at Bridle Gland cemetery in Brisbane after a government official recalls a map and locates a ten acre plot. Islanders cut a mile road to the site and hold a public funeral for the deceased.
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Bridle Gland
Brisbane
Australia
Buriel Place
Army service pride and a missing commission
An ex serviceman recalls his time in the army with pride. An acquaintance asks about a commission, and the reply notes he did not receive one, only his writ.
Postmaster Declares Letter Too Heavy For Three Cents
A humorous exchange unfolds as the postmaster refuses a three cent rate saying the letter is too heavy and needs another stamp. Pat retorts that adding a stamp would only make it heavier, playfully debating postage.
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Gwan
Pat
The Man in the Barbers Chair Move Frustrates Shave
A man under an important engagement endures slow barber movements while being shaved. He complains to keep the brush still and insists I waggle my head, showing rising annoyance at the delay.
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Iase
Motorist Teaches Woman Car Control Amid Confusion
A man gives driving lessons describing hand lever and foot pedal brakes. The woman responds with wary humor about not wanting any brakes broken, highlighting a miscommunication during the lesson.
Florist Rivalry Sparks Plant Seed Promotion War
An enterprising florist displayed a window promo offering a packet of flower seed with every plant. A rival responded with a widow themed taunt promising earth with every plant, escalating the competitive dispute.
Not Wen Wandiwork Mistreas
Fragmentary dialogue presents a maid denying breaking a plate and a misphrased statement about breaking it properly, suggesting a humorous or nonsensical exchange. The text resembles a World War II era or early 20th century playful conundrum in a diarist or theater setting.
Wanted Evidence at Tea Party Sparks Curious Interview
A woman asks a reporter to write down a description of a man her husband wants to see. The odd exchange features a man’s flamboyant mutt and a bold request to identify the person, revealing playful tension in a domestic moment.
Mental health tips emphasize work and self acceptance
Dr G H Hincks argues four percent risk of childhood mental illness without progress in prevention and stresses that half of mental disorders can be prevented. He urges work, varied recreation, close intimates, robust philosophy, self knowledge, and self acceptance to sustain mental health across life and youth.
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Canada
G. H. Hincks
Canadian National Committee For Mental Hygiene
Health League of Canada
Hincks Anserts
Mottoes of London Companies Curiously Old and Proud
A glimpse into historic London guilds shows mottos from diverse trades. Blacksmiths vow by hammer and hand to stand, Clock makers claim Tempus rerum Imperator, and Weavers promise Weave truth with trust. Other lines celebrate loyalty, unity, and craft heritage across trades like Distillers Founders Inn holders and Needlemakers.
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London
Waterman
Canada to Map Eastern Arctic by James Montagnes
Canadian government surveyors C H R Ney and Joseph Courtright began mapping Ungava Bay and nearby islands to support future aerial photography for an eastern Arctic map. The project aims to identify mineral prospects and provide accurate ground points for aerial prospecting and flights.
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James Montagnes
Central Press
Canada
Arctic
C. H R. Ney
Joseph Courtright
Hymeunus
States Naval Station
Arlington
Virginia
Ungava Bay
Quebec
Coun Schonner
UELOW
Ungave Bay
Easter Callading
Arctfc
Elarthig Polsta
Lake Tlarbor
Watteland
Yor
Arctic Air Mapping Progress in Eastern Arctic
Government aims to slowly map the eastern Arctic over several years. Aerial photography will cover northern Quebec and Baffin Island as ground points are established. Most Arctic Islands remain unmapped with early exploration leaving large gaps in data.
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Arctic
Cuimmer
Quebec
Haffin Island
Nerg
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Brithey Smaseianis
Near
Georgetown
T E Devidzon
George R. Near
Arnold
Toronto Western Hospital
Herbert Thomas Arnold
Melvina Bennett
Mary Agnes Ramsey
Jos. J. Peters
Walter Holme
Puslinch
Lelich
Erin
Bell
R. & Worthy
Brampton
W. A. Russell
Bt Alban
A.-P.a
Albert Early
RN. Brown
Knox Sunday School
Alex. Hunnawin
Church Street
Elgin
Frederick Streets
Mira
Péter Hirkness
Port Sydney
Bracebridge
Thunday
Shirley Temple
Hilly
YAN
Africa
John Little
Frohlenm
Hwe
Losy
Joe Kentner
Bill Coon
Oliver
King Clancy
Chuck Conacher
George Town
Syrus
E. P
St. George's Square
Damon
Castle Soap
Gheen
Valencia
Marifat
Barr’s Quality Grocery
Eastern
Northland
Tiniggs
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