Local Visitors and Weekend Trips Highlight Community Notes
MER R J Kerr visited in Toronto during the week. Bert Hinton is visiting with friends in New York City. Miss Lottie Mason visited friends in Toronto over the week end. George Soper was home from Kitchener for the week end. Mrs W C Jones and Marilyn visited in London over the week end. W R Norton and Mrs Marjorie spent the week end visiting in Toronto. Margaret Arnold was home from Western University London during the week. Duntan Campbell of Moffat left to spend the winter months in Florida. C Simmons Billie and Patsy of Guelph visited at the home of Nelson Lambert. James Livingstone of home with George Soper. Wm Watson of Grand Tal home with Thomas Friends. Mrs August Anderson is still a patient at Guelph General Hospital but hopes for a quick recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie "Mason
Toronto
George Soper
Kitchener
Duntan ‘Campbell
Moffat
Florida
August Anderson
Guelph General Hospital
Third Avenue
Cartier
Timmins - City
Palace
Royal
Guelph
Weill
Porcupine
Pearle Lake
Schumaker
Cugite
Timmins
Abe
Algoma _Air ‘Transport
South Porcupine
Jronor
Col
Drew
Sudbury
Acton
Akton Boys
Card of Thanks for Mother PerGe
J. M. McDonald expresses gratitude to all who offered kindness and words after the death of his mother. The note thanks neighbors and friends for support during bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
perGe
J. M. McDonald
Thanking Neighbors for Charity After Loss
Mrs Joseph Maude and family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and passing of their beloved son and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Maude
Canadian wheat shipments reach Oslo amid Norwegian grain imports
Between 1935 and 1937 Canada supplied about 265000 metric tons of Norway's total 509000 tons of wheat, averaging 98500 tons yearly. On October 18, 1939, 9000 tons of top grade Canadian wheat arrived in Oslo, one of the largest consignments for Norway's State Grain Monopoly, the sole grain purchaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Norway
Dominion
Oslo
Norwegian State Grain
Shorter Puzzle for the Week by W Coles
The riddle hints at four letters hidden in words and phrases. Each clue points to a specific letter, forming a final word that relates to a year and a scrapbook project. The solution revealed is COUPON.
Duke of Aosta as puppet king of Spain eyed by Mussolini
Rome sources report Mussolini would install the Duke of Aosta as king of Spain should Franco win the civil war. The plan includes Franco’s Generalissimo agreeing to the puppet monarchy while Mussolini would forego any bid to rule Spain himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aosta
Rome
Spain
Mussolini
Ito Catalonia
Duce
Generaliasime
Franco
Fortified Guam Seen as Risk to Japanese Holdings
A Japanese newspaper warns fortifying Guam by the United States could provoke war, citing a bill approved by President Roosevelt and passed by the House. It notes Guam as an ASI naval base and places the Philippines and Japan 1,523 and 1,352 miles away respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guam
United States
Pacific
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
As-I Naval Base
Japan
Philippines
Acton Team Edges Rockwood In A 5 4 Hockey Victory
In Acton Arena Rockwood and Acton Continuation Schools played a tight inter school hockey match won by Acton 5 to 4. Ken Blow scored all five Acton goals while Rockwood’s Lovell Grahame Howell and Stuart scored for the Rockwood side. The Rockwood lineup included Fowke Howell Dean Hall Lovell Oakes Dunbar Harris McCutcheon Kinnie Stewart Grahame Alton while Acton fielded Vickers Hassard Arnold Atkinson Nias Beatty Chapman Blow Hollinger Braida Braida and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Acton
Frank Fowke
Wayne Howell
Raymond Dean
Leslie Hall
William Lovell
Jack Oakes
John—Harris
Bob McCutcheon
Bruce Kinnie
Chuck Stewart
Alex. Grahame
Hugh Alton
Lovell
Grahame
Howell
Stuart
Ken Blow
Acton Boys
Boiler Factory Nuisance Bothering Neighbors
Reading between the lines of a quarrel in a close block, two neighbors argue about a boiler factory next door. Mrs. Clancy calls it an aggravation while Mrs. McCarthy suspects a hidden family scrap behind the wall.
County Council Approves Grants and Appointments 1939
County Council approves education and prison work projects with Ontario funding split. Accounts paid include Brampton High School figures. Reappointments to Road Committee and Children's Aid Society noted. Delegates named to Agricultural Council. Trustees named for Milton High School and Old Age Pens ion Board with 1939 terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brampton High School
Gordon
Messrs. McNiven
McCutcheon
Road Committee
Robinson
John McNiven
County Roads Committee
Gilbert
McNiven
Trving
Hall
Children’s Aid Society of
Halton
Peel
Kerns
Wilon
Agricultural Council
Thomas Réeid
Milton High School
David Hartley
Allan
Pensives
Byers
Timmins Chronicle: Growth From Tent Towns to Canadian Mining Hub
A nostalgic survey of Timmins Ontario, tracing its rise from a rugged prospecting outpost to a modern mining town. The piece highlights Noah Timmins’ role, early road and lot development, urban features, and a comparison to southern cities. It also notes recent local happenings including drownings, transport, sports results, and a severe late storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelso
Noah Timmins
Third Avenue
Pine Street
Timmins
Canada
Bower Avenue
Church Street
Eaton's Simpson's
Dominion
Kresges
Woolworth's
Metropolitan
Unpaid Bill Forces Order Cancellation
A salesman states cannot deliver the order until payment is made. The customer responds by canceling the order. The exchange shows immediate disagreement over payment and fulfillment.
Acton 3 Guelph 2 in Royal City hockey clash
Acton took first place in the group with a 3 2 win over Guelph in Royal City Arena. Marzo and Lindsay stood out for Acton as Heslop and Woods traded saves, while penalties and rough play marked the final period and refereeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brill
Guelph
Hither
Thither
Acton
Royal City
Heyd
Gamble
Pipher
Lindsay
Skate
Enol Eg
Pate
Genmell
Nwaltei Sr
Norm Mortén
Kentner
Heslop
Couling
Marzo
Ted
Gemmell
Ridley
Woods
Molozzie
Nora
Morton
Bryant
Norm Morton
Acton — Woods
Watters
E. Milrve
I Marzo
J. Brush
Intermediate results of week show varied score lines
Acton 12, Preston 5 at Acton Fergus 7 Eloria 0 at Fergus Acton 3 Guelph 2 at Guelph Fergus 4 Guelph 60 at Fergus Preston 4 Elora 2 at Prestah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Preston
Fergus
Eloria
Fergus Acton
Guelph
Fergus Preston
Elora
Prestah
Acton Clinches Leadership With Two Wins
Acton strengthens its leadership with two victories as the team overcomes a rough Elora game marked by penalties and goals. Key players include McMahon Eby Lauder Hagey and alternates. goalie Sproat and reserve Bobby Fellbaum noted. Preston’s Good shines despite no scoring. Playoffs seem on track after late start.
Canadian Suspended as UAW Split Deepens Factional Strife
President Homer Martin of the United Auto Workers suspended 15 of the 24 executive board members, including Chas. W. Millard of Oshawa Ontario, the union's only Canadian representative. The action followed the board stripping Martin of authority and planning a convention to resolve inter union problems. Several Martin lieutenants were also targeted for dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Martin
United Automobile Workers of America
Chas. W. Millard
Oshawa
Ontari
Martin
Martin Leutenants
Canadian ALs undergo shop tests using magnetization powder
Rail cars and locomotives are tested by magnetizing the steel and applying a white metallic powder, dusted from what seems to be a salt shaker. Surface cracks are detected where present during the test.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mer, R. J. Kerr
Jer, Bert Hinton
New York‘ City
W.R. Norton
Mrs Marjorie
Margaret Arnold
Western University
London
James Livingstone
Home
By W. Coles
George Wallace
W. T. Patterson
Kye
Toonlo
Pert
Kelly & Aiken
Gdenectien
Orangeville
Ontario
Shirley-Temple
Charles Farrell
Joan Davis
Bill Robinson
Myrna Loy
Clark Gable
Pete Smith
Anastasia
Donald
Fox News
Dr. A. J. Cronin
Robert Donat
Rosalind Russell
Herman
Royvo
Australia
Murdoch
Libby
Perk
Interlake
Porcu Pine
Wwe
Olds Prospectors
Night Hawk Lake
Trozen
Hollinger Hill
Wickham
I. Marzo
Ana
Ezio
E ‘Marzo Sli
Honey” Kuntz
Bus
Frank
Terry
Adre
Guelfhy Arena
Guan
Agt Pta
Good
Auto Union
C. W. Millard
Tak Myers P Kecee
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