Obituaries and birth notices from a 1931 Ontario page
Births record a son for Mr and Mrs Bropher 1 Mow Moffat and a daughter for Mr and Mrs J H Wardlaw Crewsong Corners. Deaths include Robert Ruddell aged 68, William McPherson aged 70, Edward Ryder aged about 70 in St Catharines, Rebecca Todd widow of John Boomer of London, and Mary Joyce Clark Armstrong daughter of J W Armstrong. Memorial note for Mrs Harvey Leslie dated 1926 signed by Margaret and Geo.
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Mxw
Guelph General Hospital
Mra
Bropher 1
Mow
Moffat
David Randall
Wardlaw
J. H. Wardlaw
Ocrewsong
Ruddell
Exquesing
Robert Ruddall
McPherson
Oakville
Wiliam McPherson
Nyden
Bt. Catharines
Edward Ryder
Acton
Boomer
Colborne Street
London
Rebe
DesLine
Harvey Leslie
Margaret
Geo
Elmslie couple bid farewell at sunny gathering
Mit and Mrs Elmslie leave town for Guelph after a warm party at the Masales home. Friends presented a table lamp and addressed them with best wishes. Mrs Wright read the address as guests enjoyed cards and a light lunch before departure.
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Wesley Masales
W. Ht
Elimire
Hartley
Guelph
F. Wright
Mian
Laure Hil
Emule
Acton
AcLon
Frionuda
W. Fiinn
W. Muasnten
W. J
William McPherson of Oakville Dies After Illness
William McPherson, aged long-time Oakville resident, died at home on Colborne Street after a lingering illness. He moved to Oakville 45 years ago and worked over 33 years with James McGregor Hardware Company. Survived by widow, two sons Mal and Willem, daughter Rachel, two brothers John and Daniel, two sisters Mrs McKay and Mrs Cook. He loved his birthplace and often visited Acton and the Fall Fair.
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William McPherson
Oakville
Colborne Street
Nossagaweya
David Williamson
Malcolm McPherson
Chiot McPherson
Jomen Patrick Dun
Catherine Falpy
Cavan
County Cavan
Vesela
Toronto
Acton
Mr. Little
Od Grand ‘Trunk Railway
Don
Credit “Valley Railway
Canandian Pacific Railway
Peterborough
Aid O
Ontario
Chatham Toffices
Orannevile
Fergus
DPRR
Dohnson Line
Ocean-Golmg Steamera
Walkerton
Ceneral Insurance
Alsdaath
Josephine Melirady
Dante “McTvady
Wen Brodericky
P. Dunn
Jar
Chatham
Micha Dunn
New Orleans
Louth
Charles P. Mc Yugh
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Elizabeth Bunn
Chitham
Edmund
C. P. R. Staff
John and
Theodore
Atton
William
Chia
Anna
Ausan Dunn
Sinter M. Veronica
Dundas
Hye mi Wit EV
iVather Michael Dunn
Tie
Acton News Briefs Highlight Winter Scene and Obituary
Winter conditions persist with deep snow and busy snow plows keeping highways open. A notable obituary reports the death of James Patrick Dunn of Acton, detailing his long service in rail and public affairs, survivors, and funeral arrangements.
Porter and the Canaries on a Scottish Station
A station porter distracts a passenger by quipping about a bag and a canary that vanishes during a mishap. The scene unfolds with a dropped parcel scattering contents on the platform as mother watches and jokes about the bird’s fate.
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Lobdoun
Hale
Perth
Salada Tea Sales Reach Record High at Conference
At the annual sales conference at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto Arthur B M Wilson secretary treasurer said the Salada tea brand posted its largest sales year on record and expressed optimism for the year ahead despite a drop in mood.
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Royal York Hotel
Toronto
Arthur BM. Wilson
Lela
Aberdonian Motorist Discovers Car Limits
A motorist learns his Aberdonian friend's car can only run 36 miles on a full tank of petrol, while the car claims about 700 miles per tank. The exchange reveals the vehicle’s surprising fuel efficiency misunderstanding and practical joke.
Abe the hero saves lumber yard from burglar
In western Canada a new timekeeper learns the payroll while Abe, the night watchman, foils a burglar at the community building. Abe chases the thief into the hills and overpowers him, earning praise and possible rewards as thousands in supplies were at risk. The incident costs Abe an hour of personal time.
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Western Canada
Aly Martin
Abe
Communnity
Baptism Sparks Siblings Quarrel in Family Home
Five year old Tilly and three year old Louise were baptized at home by their minister who spoke to them during the rite. After the ceremony the children argued and cried alleging injuries, prompting their mother, Mrs V A B, to recount the day and the preacher’s role in the event.
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Tilly
Louise
Thelr
Billy
Reward offered for information on cottage theft at Acton side road
A substantial reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of thieves who entered Colonel Ballantine's summer cottage on the Acton side road. Items stolen include two folding mattresses brown upholstery and one three foot mattress, blankets, bedding, a feather bed, a red tobacco can, and more. Read messages are held by Chief Marshal of Georgetown Detective Cookman Millon and may be given to provincial police.
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Ballantine
Acton
Ponsonnion
Walton Protective Association annual meeting reports health of the society
The Halton Protective Association held its annual meeting in Milton with reports showing the organization in good financial standing. Officers elected include President W. B. McCready Milton Vice President W. J. Clements Milton and Secretary Treasurer Robert Bush Jr Milton. A fatal accident inquiry followed the death of May Adelaide Towers Dixie with a verdict citing highway and railway crossing safety improvements.
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Halton Protective Asseciation
Walton Protective Anoctation
Milton Tush
Oulton County
W. EB. McCready
Milton
W. J. Clements
Robert Bush
J. W. Fittott
Ja Graham
Chisholm
Nelson
Vown
Ahip
A. Cartwright
Brovenson
W. 2D. Kields
W. Jay
G. Agnew
Girl Guide News from Lake Town Yearly Update
A lively report on Girl Guide activities as the new year begins. Guides discuss progress toward badges like Child Nurse and Cook, plan for camps, and note a weekly guidance from Captain. The piece describes tests, reading lists, and a playful yet earnest tone about crafting skills and preparing for future milestones.
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Jong
Captain's
Puppht
Wade
Elahy
Foundation for Self Confidence Misspelled Musings
The piece argues that self confidence must be built on real effort and steady work not on quick reads or pretended ease. It condemns easy assurances and urges readiness to work and apply oneself to tasks.
Wiltshire Idowaid family tale of a boy and a dying father
A fragment reports a boy in a Wiltshire Idowaid family whose father is ill and dying. The child asks to sleep beside him and speaks of the wood and a baby, with elder relatives whispering guidance.
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Jefferson
Pred Clarke
John Hratthewaite
Cookavilla
A. Th. Sutton
Girl Guide News
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Cream of Wheaties
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O'Neill's
Georgetown
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