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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 26, 1933

Page

6

Obituaries Mention Births and Deaths From Guelph Area in January 1933

A collage of birth notices and obituaries from Guelph region dated January 1933 lists: Labby Lasby family children, Auld William father of Herbert Robert and Frederick, Oakley Annie M Watson wife of Albert, Evans Nellie wife of Reuben, Baldic Sarah widow of the late Charles, Hortop Annie wife of Robert F. McMaster, and Graham Neilson former Prince Albert sheriff. Also notes a funeral from Esquesing Township and interment in Prince Albert.

Auld Toronto William Auld Herbert Robert Frederick Oakley Harria Knox Avenue Acton Annie M.watson Albert Oakley Ebvang Esquesing Nellie Willams Reuben Evans Otuddenly Glenwilliams Ontario Annie Hortop Robert F. McMaster Samuel J. McMaster Toronto: Transportation Commission Exsquesing Township Graham = Neilson Prince Albert Sask Nellie ‘McGregor Georgetown Prince Albert Sask

Wintery snippets shape community life in The Free Press

The Free Press notes a thaw of winter vibes and a stormy January, plus local events. Erin’s James Justice becomes Wellington County Warden. Acton’s Jenn Smith shines on Guelph Ladies hockey. Mason Knitting Co. resumes, readers renew loyally, and puzzles charm readers as church meetings report encouraging activity.

Oon James Justice Erin Wellington County Jenn ‘Smith Acton Guelph Jean Royal City

Ontario Wardens Wardens of the Counties Elected at Inaugural Session

A list of county wardens elected at the inaugural session of county councils. Names include Carleton John Innes. Durham, Northumberland Frank Richard. Elgin Harvey. Lawton. Grey Dougal MacDonald. Halton W N Robinson. Hastings Walter Whytock. Huron James Ballantyne. Kent Fred Leverton. Other counties feature Franki Baldimand, Richard Benoit Essex, and more such as Perth William Dalling and Peterborough John McIntosh.

Bruge Campbell Grant Carleton John Innes Durham Northumberland Frank Richard Elgin

Entered Into Rest Mrs William Robinson in Acton

Last surviving members of Emervale Stafford’s family pass away with Henrietta widow of William Robinson dying in Winnipeg in her eighteenth year. Surviving children are William Eva Alva and Harvey W. Interment in Fairview Cemetery Acton. Funeral held from Johnstone Rumley parlors with many distant relatives and friends attending.

Emervale Stafford Henrietta William Robinson Winnipeg Robinson Trafalgar Township Wiliam Texas Eva Alva Pickering Harvey W Toronto Acton Af, Johnstone & Rumley Fairview ‘Cemetery

William Auld of Acton Dies in Toronto at 77

William Auld former Acton resident dies Saturday in Toronto at 77. He is survived by wife Sarah Appelbe before marriage. three sons Robert Herbert Frederick and son-in-law Russell Robinson. one daughter. three sisters. Funeral held in Toronto Monday with interment at Prospect Cemetery. Acton friends attended.

William Auld Acton Toronto Herbert Frederick Russell Robinson Barry Gibbons Thos. Ramshaw John Allan Erin Earlscourt Avenue Pros

Obituary notices for Mrs Ruth Blow and Mrs Reuben Evans

The Sentinel Review reports deaths of Ruth Blow widow of William Blow of East Oxford aged 81 leaving two daughters and two sons and eleven grandchildren with services at Christ Church Oxford Centre. It also notes the death of Mrs Reuben Evans at her home in Esquesing Township after a brief illness, survived by husband and two children Ellsworth and Kathleen, with funeral at Glen Williams Cemetery conducted by Rev H Caldwell.

the Sentinel Review Woodstock William Blow F. S. Blow Acton Blow Ruth Blow East Oxford H. W. Greenly Dundas Street Old St. Pauls Christ, Church Oxford Centre Ladies’ Aid Henry Greenly Alfred D. Love Grand Rapids Arthur E. Blow Fermdale Mich John Webb Edmund Thrower Reuben Evans Scholme Esquesing Rev. H. Caldwell Glenwilliams Cemetery W. Anthony D.A Russell, Mcintyre Stanley Kadge Cecil Alger D. Evans

Canadian Apple Exports Rise Amid Strong British Demand

The 1932 Canadian apple crop saw exports to the British Isles climb steeply since autumn with 1,545,830 boxes sold by early January 1933, up 1,080,287 from the prior season. Principal growing areas include Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario and British Columbia, while the 1932 crop is estimated at 3,157,000 barrels.

British Isles Canada Far East Dominion Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario British Secretat

Letters to the Editor from the Free Press 1933

The Free Press prints letters from readers on general topics. J L Cripps sends New Year greetings from Acton Ontario. G W Thompson of Canadian National Railway refutes a claim about losses. a Stevens Point reader recalls radio broadcasts from Acton and muses on the reach and impact of modern communication and its good or ill uses.

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Market Reports Dairy Prices and Live Stock Quotes

Toronto dairy quotations list creamery butter and cheese prices for shippers and retailers. Wholesale poultry, beef, veal, lamb, and hog prices are provided with ranges for different grades and weights. Ontario potatoes and apples feature new crop and box prices, plus freight delivery notes.

Toronto Creamery Socona B. C. McIntosh Seeveree Ontario New Prince Edward New Brunswick

Sublime Modeling of Quiet Dignity in Adversity

Sydney Smith argues that true sublimity lies in preserving self respect and modest independence when humiliated or depressed. A solitary resolve to act well, seek respect, and avoid pity becomes a noble example even in retirement.

Sydney Smith

Utopia Pictured in Bellamy’s Looking Backward Voice

A compact note on Edward Bellamy’s Utopia as depicted in Looking Backward Its music and sermons reach via a musical telephone and a future theatre like radio and television In Bellamy’s system money is replaced by public share credits and centralized distribution through a network of tubes.

Edward Bellamy Bellamy

Canada’s Stand in 1932 World Exports and Life Insurance

Canada led in world output of newsprint nickel and asbestos in 1932 and ranked high in other exports such as wheat and copper. Wheat clearances from Aug to Dec 1932 reached 116.85 million bushels, with 91 percent via Canadian ports. Life insurance in force neared 650 dollars per person, while ten months saw 334 million dollars of new coverage by large Canadian insurers.

Canada Dominion

Conitest Bred Chicks Available From British Columbia Breeders

The advertiser offers Conitest bred chicks including Whiting stock from British Columbia and two strains from Canadian breeders. Eggs come from blood-tested flocks of hens with hatching dates in April. Prices are stated as affordable and bookings are nearly full, with inquiries for details and pricing.

British Columbia Ontario

Wildwood Poultry Farm Record in Georgetown Ontario

A note from Wildwood Poultry Farm in Georgetown Ontario references the Canadian Baby Chick and Poultry Associations. The fragment mentions members and industry records associated with the farm and region.

Wildwood Poultry Farm

Explaining Leap Year from Julius Caesar Reform

A historical note on Caesar's calendar reform adding a day every four years to align the solar year. It explains bisextile naming from intercalated days and the English term leap year, including the rule: every year divisible by four except centuries not divisible by 400.

Julius Caesar Europe

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