Local notes reflect winter, events and town affairs
The curling club opened play last night while Week of Prayer services had strong turnout. A barn burned at Lower Nichol, roads stayed open after heavy snow, and daylight saving looms. Ben Simon spotted the first robin at Everton. Belfountain’s John Drury, longtime teacher, died. Orangeville eyeing a three day fair and Beardmore employees held a social. Police Court sessions in Acton not held yet in 1938 with magistrate Bull presiding in Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Bull
Milton
Newmarket
Memorial notices for Storey Blakelock Scott Lowry and kin
Obituaries list funeral details for Thomas W Storey at Eaguasing Township Oakville resident James B Blakelock and son Thomas Blakelock MLA, and Robert Goott of Kitchener. Also noted are Thomas Lowry longtime Mimosa resident and family survivors with service details in Acton Mimosa and Waterloo region churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Storey
Eaguasing Township
Lfe
Acton
Nora Parsons
Buffalo
Enquasing Township
Rachel‘Kelly
Weatere
Stratford
Storey
James
B. Blakelock
Oakrills
Mr. Blakelock
Thomas Blakelock
Halton
Pickering
Yorkshire
Canada
Wiakelock Bros
England
Oakville
St. John’s United Church
Betty
Julia
Jack
Hong Kong
Atlas Margaret Blakelock
Windsor
Lillian
Thomas
Harold
Pred
St. John’s Church
St. Jude's Cemetery
Robert Goott
Agnes Street
Kitchener
Sout
Scott
The
Robe and Clothing Co
Glen Williams
Thos. Scott
Acton Loyal Orange
R. E. Robertson
Mary Reid
Galt
Jas. Crispin
Hanover
George Scott
Gait
Wiliam Scott
Glen Whiams
United Church
Tilton
Waterloo
Pall- Dearers
Messrs
J. MM. Moore
Watson
Robt. Erwin
Georgetown
Der
Jas. Smith
F. McLateen
Fairview Cemetery
Thomas Lowry
Fin Township
Erin and
Eramosa Townshnes
Lowry
Minnoss United Church
Drumhill
Jennie Hume
Roy
John
Hillsburg
Robert
Piorida
Henry Torrance
Mimosa
RJ. Kerr
Waterloo Beats Acton 7 to 2 in Intermediate Games
Waterloo defeats Acton 7 2 in an intermediate game. Vrooman and Kropp score for Waterloo while Schmaltz Hanaon and Hause contribute assists. Referee Pelbaum officiated as teams schedule trips this week to Acton Galt Guelph and Quelph.
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Waterloo
Acton
Galt
Guelph
Montag—Acton
Quelph
Passion Play selects two girls from Bavarian village for Virgin Mary role
In Obver ammergeauie the Passion Play honors two girls of the Bavarian village with the high chance to play the Virgin Mary in 1940. Miss Anni Ruts is noted as a two time recipient, Milas Ruts is depicted as simple and modest. The tradition began in 1614 as a pledge to halt the Black Plague.
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Obverammergeauie
Anni Ruts
Hollywood
Calif
Milas Ruts
Slaughter Planned for 2000 Buffalo at Buffalo National Park
Preparations advance for the slaughter of 2000 surplus buffalo at Buffalo National Park Wainwright Alberta under a government inspector. Skins from prime fur animals expected to fetch low prices, with hides marketed through furriers or the National Parks Bureau.
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Buffalo National Park
Wainwright
Alberta
Canada
National Parks Bureau
Department of Mines and Resources
Ntawa
Weaterm Plains
United States
Government of
Buffalo Wational Park
Elk Island National Park
Sweet
Wood Buffalo Park
Port Smith
Northwest Territories
Honest 25 Cent Grocery Ad Listings
A fragmentary advertisement lists various pantry items with 25 cent pricing. Libby’s soups peaches tomato soup pineapple marmalade and infant goods appear alongside cereal like Corn Flakes Rice Krispies and Shredded Wheat. Cleaning and household items include floor wax lemon oil and Lux soap with produce such as oranges grapefruits and bananas.
Christmas and New Year in Alberta notes and events
The writer recalls Christmas and New Year. Greetings cards came from Daytona Beach Florida and Kitnaset British Columbia. Incidents include water supply deliveries, a truck breakdown solved by a rival, and the Commodile crude oil flushing 4493 barrels on New Year Sunday with pro ration plans after overstocked markets.
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Alberta
Daytona Beach
Florida
Kitanest
B.C
C. H. Moore
Dandas Star
Tex Pare Paras
Tee Paix Pares
Ifa Ruth ‘Nel
Women’s Missionary Society
Herife
Acton
Manse
Dan
Barney
Highwood River
Prince of Wales Ranch
John’ & Coleman Turner
Valiec
Alta
Very Throaty Tenor Sparks Mixed Audience Reception
The performance drew tepid applause after a dramatic delivery. A nearby patron questioned the speaker's intellect, suggesting the issue was not the voice but the speaker's brain. The exchange ended with a correction about the intended word cerve.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ts Lowry
Curling
Cit
A. J. Handley
Lower Nichol
Fie
Ben Simon
Everton
Pfonday
H. E. Rice
Huntaville Porrester
Funtsville
Hils
Norman Lambert
Malcolm McLean
Senate
John Drury
Belfountain School
Orangeville
Beardmore Co
Hingo
Thomas Storey
Robert Scott
Pwlt Pr Agt Pt. Waterloo
Preston
Libby
York Choice
Rhubert
Peek Fréan Sweet Asst
G. M. Jelly
Duthie
Gilcrist
Kellogg’s
Hawes
LUX Toilef
Wriggley’s Asst
Spain
Shanghai
Actos
Capitol Theatre
F. G. Oakes
V.S
Knox Avenue
Heart of
Shanghai United Church Auditorium
W. B. Smith
B. A
Lovell Bros
Lovell Bros. and Cleanliness
Tropic
Coast-Guard
Weasel
Omen
High Seas
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