Marriages Deaths And In Memoriam Notice Fragment
Fragmentary obituary page lists marriages births and deaths from June to July 1931. Entries include Jung 26 1931 child of Walter Cwirg and Liam LePage Wood born in Toronto and Kilbride, Sarah Tibbies widow of George Tibbies, Elizabeth Cunningham wife of Andrew Anthony aged 73 years 2 months, Robert James Thompson son of a brother Willow Street Acton, Moore Henry Phillip Moore police magistrate died at 13 th year with funeral at Acton Fairview Cemetery, and Jones memory note for Billy who died July 3 1929 with family message from Mother Father and Frank.
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Itwigg
Toronto
Rgey Jung
Walter ‘Cwirg
Liam LePage Wood
Kilbride
Sarah Tibbies
George Tibbies
Anthony
Georgetown
Elizabeth Cunningham
Andrew Anthony
Jones
Billy
Mother
Pather
Summer heat and town notes from Acton 1931
In the waning half of 1931 Acton and surrounding districts report heat waves with temperatures near one hundred in the shade. Local life includes picnics, reunions, a Beale doubles bowling prize, and a Dominion Day heat record. Acton football at Oakville, plus church anniversaries, tax rate notes, and a graduating student achieving second class honors at Central Tech Toronto.
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Beale
Georgetown
Meuura
Swoeney
J. Yauer
Post Unico
Acton
Pred Young
Central Tech
Toronto
Peace Prayer for Unity and Global Brotherhood
A sacred, historic prayer pleads for peace among nations and unity among peoples. It calls for forgiveness of warlike greed, the destruction of enmity, and steadfast minds amid calls for vengeance, seeking world sympathy and the progress of peace makers through Jesus Christ.
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Alain
Jesus Christ Our Lord
Laurel Ontario Teacher Olive Cooper Receives Farewell Gifts
Miss Olive N. Cooper of Laurel leaves the Public School after two years of service to join Normal School. The Laurel community presents an ivory toilet set with a warm address praising her teaching, musical ability, and leadership, expressing regret and best wishes for Divine guidance and future meetings. Signed by Marold Hamilton, Percy H. Urvan, and Earl Lanktroe on June 24, 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Cooper
Wm. Cooper
Acton
Laurel
Sagain
Get It: The Call to Higher Things and Perseverance
A rugged inspirational piece urging daily effort and persistence. It recalls Daniel Webster and General Grant as authority figures for self discipline, urging readers to focus on practical work, improve themselves, and keep trying despite ridicule or hardship. It uses historical echoes to motivate steadfast study and character.
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Daniel’ Webster
New England
Webster
Plasa
Websator
Welig
Grant
Aueceya
Charles W. Echwab
Qheen Victoria
Cruistone
Washington
Binoola
Man Injured in Collision Near Eaton’s Store
Middie Roagh of Oakville sustained painful injuries after being knocked down by a heavy transport truck in front of Eaton’s store on Colborne Street Friday night. He suffered head cuts and two fractured ribs as the driver, who did not stop, fled the scene. Fairy Lake draws crowds as the Bow fishing season opens July 1, with hot weather drawing bathers day and night. The crowded beach area and dressing facilities remain inadequate, and car owners use park access in bathing attire.
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Mit
Gilbert Hardy
Middie Roagh
Oakville
Eaton's
Colbomme Street
Pullee
Mardy
Fairy Lake
Nong
LB. Shorey
Expressions of Blessing Across Cultures Toasts and Superstitions
A survey of greetings for sneezing across cultures notes that many peoples attribute protective or apologetic responses to sneezes. Africans and Indians say God bless you. Eskimos and Irish tradition invoke similar blessings while Portugal and Russia have their own phrases. English speakers largely ignore it yet take preventive action against colds.
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France
British East Indies
Portugal
The Truth Abides and Shifts with Belief Across Time
A reflective piece argues that truth endures beyond belief yet is not identical to what people accept. Human reasoning errs, superstition fades, and authority does not grant truth. The author urges careful pursuit of truth despite personal costs or widespread error.
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Uney
Annapolis Valley growers show spray costs and returns
The Economic Annalist reports Nova Scotia Annapolis Valley growers with bearing orchards who sprayed more than five times earned about 167.31 per acre on 11.50 cost per acre. Twelve growers who sprayed and dusted more than ash trees saw returns roughly offset by higher costs. Average 11.42 per acre on 194 farms yielded 125.02 per acre. A cartoon note follows about golf and a doctor’s advice.
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Orgin
Agricultural Economics Branch
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Annapolis Valley
Nova Scotia
Farma
Flash Bathing Suits For All The Family Priced From 75
Advertises knit bathing suits designed to conform to body lines for family wear. Claims added pleasure in swimming with prices starting at 75 dollars.
Hats Off to a Martyr
A man visits his doctor seeking ankle treatment. After examination the doctor notes the ankle is broken and asks why he waited. The man replies two weeks. The doctor questions his reliability as his wife urges him to quit smoking, implying past medical misstatements.
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Mike
Entered Into Rest Mrs Andrew Anthony Georgetown 76
Mrs Andrew Anthony of Georgetown died after a four month illness at 76. Survived by husband and six daughters, including Mrs P Howes and Mrs Haye ham. one son Walter C.. many grandchildren. A Presbyterian, she twice removed with family to Norval, then Georgetown.
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Andrew Anthony
Georgetown
HH. 8. Wilson
Acton
J. Lanle
Aylmer
H. Cleave
H.ayeham
Glenwilliams
W. W. Henry
A Winter Cruise On Summer Ben s Concert Fails At Sea
A charity concert aboard the ship faces disaster as fierce wind and waves force nearly all passengers to stay prone. The concert manager battles chaos while attempting to interview invalids, the pianist wobbles, and performers stumble as the crowd floods toward the doors.
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Mia
Misa
Milne
Suni
Jimmy
Cone
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Canada
Sre
Ice Man
Caledon Presbyterian Church
Ita
Roy
Yoronto
Jas! Ramshaw
Mill Street
Jean Kennedy
Elora
Mias Dicklo
Marold Hamilton
Percy H. Uryan
Earl Lanktroe
Syhaying and
Toggery
Bill
B.d.rachlin& Co
Carroll
Mr. Marham
Toololutley
Tio
Brown's
McLean & Co
Lux
Ontario
Pallant
Pallant’s ‘Clothing and Footwear
Mile Street
Acton, Ontario
Aldo Maron
Plecd
Patterson’s
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