Memorial notices and obituaries from early 1930s paper
Fragmented obituary notices record deaths of Julia Nelles and Albert Edward Nicklin with funeral details and interment at Fairview Cemetery. Other items include loving memories for a mother, Gordon Alexander, and family acknowledgments from Blam and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelles
Eramiosa Township
Julia
Ann
Ze Earate Nelles
Ae Doulas
Pelia
Cher
Sete
Fairview
Cametény
Adiba
Gordon Alexander
Sis’ Isters
Warden elections noted in Dufferin and Peel counties
Reeve J E Thompson of Orangeville and Reeve Root Smith of Bolton were elected wardens for 1932. A new Union Jack was raised at the Government Building. The county treasurer David Hutcheon resigned after nineteen years. An obituary note corrects a prior family omission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve J. E. Thompson
Orangeville
Duffering County
Peel County
Root. Smith
Bolton
J.R. Kennedy
Paris
W. W. Unsworth
Glendale
California
Reckless Drivers Fined in Oakville Court
Reckless driving convictions in Oakville Police Court on Tuesday involve Sequal of Dundas Highway and Charles Bulmer Camp Borden. Magistrate W E McIveen fines Sequal $100 and costs $16.90, suspends license six months. Nelson Wilhelm of New Hamburg receives $10 and costs. Walter J Woelfe of Kitchener pays similar sum for no license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sequal
Dundas
Charles
Bulmer
Camp Borden
W. E.mciveen
Oakville
Nelson ‘Whilhelm
New Hamburg
Walter
J. Woelfe
Kitchener
Rubbing It In at the Races
Onlookers recall a moment at the racetrack where a spectator mocked a rider and pointed out a preferred horse route after a splashy win. The exchange captures a rowdy scene amid horse racing antics.
Mingle of Sighs Echoes Old Fashioned Bond
A fragment from a romance page shows a bachelor sighing for peaceful married life then a friend replies with a wry remark about the lack of such life, hinting at social expectations and matchmaking norms of the era.
Halton Council Adds Inspectors and Budgets in 1932 Actions
The Halton council approved appointing corn borer inspectors for Nelson Esquesing Trafalgar and Nassigaweya townships and set wages at 45 cents per hour. Delegates were named to agricultural matters, and by laws authorized a 260 million dollar loan from the Bank of Nova Scotia for rent and expenses. Additional appointments covered the Board of Audit, Cemetery Board, Children’s Shelter, Good Roads Committee, and High School Trustees. The council also sought ministerial approval for road system expenditures of 62 961 39 and called for printing tenders with deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. McCormick
Nelson
Esquesing
G “A. Yarner
Trafalgar
L. Ww. McMillan
Nassigaweya
T. L. Kennedy
Campbell
Carrie
Coun
Harris
House of Refuge
County Board of
Board of Audit
Currie
Brecken
Cemetery Board
Jas
Blain
Children’s Shelter
Morden
Good Roads Committee
Burlington, Co
E. Wood
Milton
G. H. Dawson
Georgetown
C. B. Dayfoot
J. B.mcbain
Oakville Board of Education
Halton
Barber
Appelle
Hall
Appelby
A Prayer for Steady Work and Gentle Ends
A reflective prayer asks for daily steadiness in labor and resilience through despair. It seeks to avoid bitterness, remembers childhood dreams and guiding faith, values inner riches over wealth, and desires steadfast friendship and gratitude for life and memories even in old age.
Sleep and self-denial to boost daily efficiency
The piece argues many people dislike lacking sleep yet need more than the average. It cites a university official claiming ten hours nightly, notes a student’s fatigue affected learning, and recalls Napoleon's four hours. It concludes that sacrifice and adequate rest maximize long term life success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Biahi
Young
Napoleon
Napoléon
3& S
Bees in full force colony study reveals fielders count
The Ro minion apiarist B Gooderham reports that a single bee colony can have 20 000 to 25 000 bees in the field at once during heavy nectar flow based on weighing colony records. In tests total hive counts reach 55 625 with 20 625 in the field and 35 000 reserve. another colony totaling 56 250 houses 27 187 active fliers with 29 063 in reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Gooderham
Rominion
Apiarist
Policies guide family finances and retirement planning
A fragmented note outlines needs in areas such as income, pensions, bonds, world protection, and investments. It states that requesting information places you under no obligation and suggests guidance on thrift and fund safety.
Advertising as the Driving Force of Business
Edison R. Waite argues that persistent advertising is essential for frequent customer visits and growth. He asserts that wise firms never cut advertising and should actively pursue business with organized selling, service, and advertising to achieve higher volumes.
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Mitiase
Goods Not Worth Advertising Are Not Worth Selling
A terse note argues that products lacking advertising appeal are unlikely to sell, suggesting focus on marketable goods. The remark reflects a view on sales strategy and consumer interest without detailing specific items.
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Albert
Edward Nicklin
Mn Ehie
David Hutcheon
Toronto
Acton
Velma Ostrander
Caledon
W. J. Findley
Euchre
St. Alban’s Young People’s Association
Lillian Perry
FP. ‘Mooney
A. Ritchie
R. ‘Winton
The
Rac
Reeve
Readhead
Tait Optical CO
Wyndham Street
Guelph
Jas. Hudson
Life Insurance
Frederick, L.* Wright
Imperial
Life” Assurance
Ontario
D. McMullen
S. Angels
Jean, Harlow
Ban Lyon
James
Janet Gaynor
Charles Farrell
Janet
Charlie
Brendel
Rge Gersh
Bill Boyt
Robert Armstrong
Perth
R. J. McPherson
Edison R. Waite
Shawnee, Oklahoma
Bae
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Vermont
Acton Free Press
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