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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 12, 1934

Page

8

Notices of Births Marriages or Deaths In This Command

Bauer Adam of Acton dies at 79 at his late home in Kitchener Ontario July 7 1934. Clark Marjorie daughter of John and the late Eliza Clark dies at Puslinch Township July 5 1934. Ramshaw Ann Kitching sister of Franklin Ramshaw dies at Rookwood Ontario July 17 1934. Memorial note from Mrs Angus Thompson recalls happier days.

Mbauer Victoria ‘Street Kitchener Ontario Adam Bauer Formeny Acton Clark Conceasion Puslinch Township Marjorie Clark John Eliza Clark Rookwood Sui King Wie Ann Kitching Franklin Ramsha Angus Thompson

Twelfth Celebrations and Local Happenings In Acton

The district enjoys gentle rains and community events including a Rockwood picnic at Acton Park and popular Sunday concerts by the Acton Citizens Band. Miss Willa Price passed her Primary Singing exam with honors at the Toronto Conservatory, while a fire near Lindsay’s mill drew attention.

Acton Citizens’ Band Willa Price Toronto Conservatory of Music

S S No 10 To Be Rebuilt In Rockwood Township Meeting

The July council meeting in Rockwood reports the loss of S S No 10 school by fire and the ratepayers plan to rebuild with possible debentures. Reeve Sims McLean leads a full board as trustees Forsythe Gray and McDougall discuss financing and a special meeting. Road relief financing and mortgagee letters are noted. Accounts total 2261 dollars. next adjournment August 13 at 7 30.

Eramoea Rockwood Sims McLean Messrs Thos. A. Forsythe A. E. Gray Chas. McDougall Mortages

Hidden Ribbon Wand Trick for Beginnings

A simple stage effect uses six yards of bright silk tied to a wand. Start with the wand in the right hand and the ribbon concealed in your left. Raise the wand to show an empty left hand, then transfer the wand to the left, conceal the ribbon, and reveal an empty right hand. Return the wand to its original position and let the ribbon fall in a fluttering reveal.

Memorial Building Sketches Stalled by Council Debate

Town committee members clash over Memorial Building plans for the Town Hall. calls for Supreme Court guidance grow as delays threaten a costly remodel. Murray asserts committee backing and urges action while Lasby and Bennie clash with opposing views. The adjourning motion ends a tense session with unresolved deadlock.

Murray W. A. Lasby Lasby Ourom Supreme Court Bennie Poole B.M. Glasby A. Lasby Farr Press McMillan Trust Company Bennie—It Is Too Bad There Is So Much Jangling An A Community Affair. Mr. Murray

Women's Institute Meeting At Mrs Denny Home

The regular monthly Women’s Institute gathering met at Mrs. Fred Denny’s house with President Mrs. Gamble in the chair. After a program of songs and readings, Mrs. Denny leading the Construction Gang lost to the Shining Stars, prize crokinole and cards followed, with a social ice cream reception and a treasure hunt won by Mrs. Hodgins.

Mrrs Fred Denny Women's Institute Gamble Acton Denny Shining Stars George Agnew Dora Lucy Denny

Adam Bauer Obituary and Ramshaw Funeral Notices

Obituary notices from Kitchener and Rockwood report Adam Bauer of Kitchener aged 80 1 0 passing July 7 with service at Zion Evangelical Church and interment at Mount Hope. Surviving sons Nelson Roy Gordon and daughter Mrs N H Wilson, one sister and brother. Separate notice for Mrs Franklin Ramshaw of Rockwood aged 73 with funeral conducted by Rev W J Taylor and Rev Somerville and interment at Rockwood Cemetery. Numerous relatives and friends attend from Missouri Kincardine Toronto Milton and other communities.

Adam Bauer Kitchener Acben Victoria Street Mary-laing Bauer Beardmore Company Adam Nelson Ee Gol Roy Gordon A. A. Meadows Toronto Win-Dunton Milton Pinke Prestom Adolfe Michigan John Kruger Hanover Zion Evangelical Church E. E. Hallinan Mount Hope Cemetery Franklin Ramshaw Bitching Robt. Johnston Nelson Anderson Anderson Milton John Kitching Waterdown Johnston Hamlin MacGregor Jennie Whitley George Agnew June D. P. Campbell John Barnes Walker Lodge

Politeness in China As Seen by a Johannesburg Correspondent

A Johannesburg Sunday Times correspondent details Chinese etiquette and manners. He notes the emphasis on respectful bowing matching guest and host roles, sharing a cloth and basin at meals in Soochow to signify brotherhood, and the careful norms around debt, spectacles, and seating.

Johannesburg Court of Justice Soochow Chima

London Population Question Sparks Quiet Banter

A short classroom exchange has a teacher asking Johnny about London's population. Johnny replies the students do not know all residents because they have not lived in London long enough. The remark hints at unfamiliarity with city size among newcomers.

Johnny London Mills

Ward Boundaries Altered by By law

The Esquesing Council held its regular monthly meeting with Reeve George Currie presiding. By law changes were approved to alter wards 4 5A 5B and 6 after readings. The council adjourned to meet again on August 13. A stray quip about a mouse ended the session.

Esquesing Council L. L. Mullin G. W. Murray N.a.robinson W. A. Wilson George Currie Messrs J. F. Son

Fifty Years of Peel and Halton Friends Picnic in Brandon

About 125 old timers and friends from Peel and Halton counties gathered at Curran Park Brandon Manitoba on June 20 1934 for the Fifth Annual Basket Picnic. Mayor Cater welcomed guests and J H Howden Neepawa spoke for visitors. A large roster of attendees from Manitoba Ontario and Winnipeg joined in music games a tug of war and a beauty contest with a lunch and formal officers elected for the next year. The oldest man was 80 and the oldest woman 79. the youngest was four months old. A group photo was taken and plans made to return next year.

Peel Halton Ontario Curran Park Brandon Manitoba Cater H. Howden Neopawa John Bowles J. Bradridge Fleece E. Brown Souris J. E.welwood English Stinson W. H. Reid F. H. Gill N. A. McDowell W. A. Andrews George Taylor Gordon Nichol and Familly Thomas Douglas Rains A. W. Shaw L. R. Hall J. H. Howden Neepawa McEachern Winnipeg A. M. Lindsey Glenora John Sparrow John Day Oak River Robert Pearson Jesse Delridge Clark Fraser J. G. Stewart Hamiota John Shanks J. JT. Shanks J. B. Francis Glenboro A.B. Hames Toronto Allan Leslie Chater J. Osborne Bunclady J. A. Cartiahan Kemnay J.H. Lyon Carnegie A. M. Shields S. R Elkhorn Barbara Jane McEachern A. B. Hames Mono Road Streetsville GR. J. Gourlay A. E. Bowles K. JC J. H. Ridden C. Norris Ottawa Wm. Robson Deleau J. Longstreet Abernethy Saskatchewan Corn Huskers Orchestra Ok River John, David Robert Hawthorne Annie Hawthorne Peel T Hon Henfreys Roy McPhail S. R. English Allan Leslie W. P. Brown J.B. Francis Albion Kennedy Caledon Chinguacousy Toronto Gore J. W. Smith R. I. Steen Brampton A. S. Hames Bolton Trafalgar Nelson Johanks Nassagaweya Wm. McCrewe Myr Hinch

Economists Note Travel Ticket Vies Highlight Women’s Economy

A humorous exchange cites a newspaper stat that four of every hundred travellers were cited for travelling without a ticket, with seventy five of them women. The ad then promotes Kirk's StomaleA and Brown's Drug Store as remedy sources.

Kirk Brown's

Notice to Creditors Estate of Thomas Dewey Jermyn Farmer

Creditor claims against the Estate of Thomas Dewey Jermyn Farmer of Acton Ontario and previously Hamilton Oakville Winnipeg and Guelph Ontario retired Barrister died April 16 1934 at Jacksonville Beach Florida must send full names addresses and particulars of claims and securities to the solicitor executor as of August 14 1934 assets will be distributed to those legally entitled and the estate will not answer for undelivered claims Toronto General Trusts Corporation executor By H N Farmer Acton Ontario Solicitor 32-3

Thomas Dewey Jermyn Farmer Acton Ontario Hamilton Oakville Winnipeg Manitoba Guelph Jacksonville Beach Florida

Notice of Bankrupting of Frederick S Blow Acton Ontario

Frederick Sheldon Blow of Acton Halton Ontario Machinist made an assignment on July 6 1934. The first meeting of creditors will be July 19 1934 at 2 00 p m Standard Time at the Trusts and Guarantee Company Limited Brantford Ontario. Proofs of claims and proxies must be filed beforehand. Custodian is The Trusts and Guarantee Company Limited 114 Dalhousie Street Brantford Ontario.

Frederick Sheldon Blow Acton Halton Ontario Trusts and Guarantee Company Limited Dalhousie Street Brantford

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