Notices of Births and Deaths from Guelph Area
BORN MANTON On Tuesday July 16 1935 at the Private Patients Pavilion Toronto to Mr and Mrs F E Manton a daughter At Guelph General Hospital on Thursday July 11 1935 to Mr and Mrs Harold Theaker No 4 Rockwood a daughter DAWKINS At Guelph General Hospital on Wednesday July 27 1935 to Mr and Mrs W E Dawkins of Oakville cn DIED BLACKLOCK Suddenly at home Brockville Ontario on Friday July 12 1935 William Motslay Blacklock beloved husband of Pinley in his 60th year
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Manton
Toronto
F. E. Manton
Guelph General Hospital
Harold Theaker
Rockwood
Dawkins
W. E. Dawkins
Oakville
Blacklock
Brockville
Ontario
William Motslay
Lock
Pinley
Acton Big Three Days Set for August Fourth to Six
The town gears up for a three day event in Acton on August 3 4 and 6 with plans for civic celebrations and a home coming. Local reports note ongoing wall work on the Symon store building and a busy week of baseball games next week. A tractor truck collision on Mill Street caused damage, and a Lancashire Felt Co picnic drew about 300 attendees at Edgewood Park. The wheat crop is turning and harvest prospects look promising.
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Lancashire Felt Co
Edgewood Park
New York State
Ortario
Saskatchewan
Smiley
Bak
Rattle Moultier
Wicklin
MN Street
Acton
Edimiston
Coram
Rockwood
Twkter
Origins of Words Scam y Pamphlet and Bank Terms
Etymologies trace scamy to a traveler deemed rogue three centuries ago, pamphlet to Pamphela the Greek lady’s notes, termagant from Tyr the war god, and bank from bench where money changers laid coins in Venice. The piece notes riots over benches and the moral stance against coveting wealth.
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Pamphela
Tyr
Venice
Florence
Boy Scout Banquet and Camp Plans for 1st Acton Troop
The 1st Acton Troop held a popular open-air banquet on Rev Brilinger’s lawn with 24 Scouts enjoying sandwiches cake and ice cream. Patrols received shoulder knots colors for Eagle Owl Swallow and Crow while Second Class badges went to Jack and Dick VanGooren. Camp at Alton begins August 6 with separate tents sites and supervision and a camp fee set at 1.25 dollars aided by Acton citizens.
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1St Acton Troop
Brilinger
van Goorin
Calorin
Harvey Homard
George’ Pootitt
Ld Hansen
Eagle Patrol
King of Birds
Owl
Myers
Jack
Dick VanGoown
Alton
W. G. Macon
H. Hassard
G. Footlet
T. Wunsen
R. Gordon
Acton
Early blight of potatoes in Canada and controls
Early blight is reported across Canada with severe impact on Irish Cobbler and Dilsa Triumph varieties. It attacks leaves and tubers, showing dark spots with target-like rings, and spreads via digging and storage. Control measures include Bordeaux mixture spraying every ten days, removing crop residue after harvest, crop rotation, and discarding affected seed potatoes to reduce infection.
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Quebec
Ontario
Alberta
British Columbia
Maritime Provinces
Botany
New Canadian Rules Allow Duty Free Summer Home Goods
Canada eases import duties for non residents bringing furniture and household effects for first arrival to summer cottages along Lake Erie and the Niagara River. The policy aligns summer residents with permanent settlers, permitting duty free entry for six months ownership prior to arrival and allowing deposits for leased properties with eight month export repayment.
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Canola
United States
Lake Eriea
Niagara River
Une
Canada
Gt. Glephen
Lucerne
Thousand Thtahds
Wuskoka
Rockies
Isles
A Century of Railroading in Canada Emerges
The piece traces Canada's rail history from the Champlain and St Lawrence Canal era of 1836 to the modern system. It notes 47 000 miles of track, per capita mileage second only to Australia, and highlights pivotal lines including the Grand Trunk, Canadian Pacific, and Canadian National. It marks Confederation era milestones and rail’s role in nation building and economic unity.
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Canada
Australia
Champlain and
St. Lawrence
St. Johns
Richelieu River
Lake Champlain
Hudson River
Ontario
Quebec
Canadian Pacific Q Railway
East
Wesh
Dominion
Trans-Continental Railway
Canadian National Taailways
Ines
Non alcoholic nation hope amid social unrest in Canada
A Montreal reader notes wide protest over liquor and political discontent as Canada faces calls for a national Liberal led government. He cites temperance signs, religious rhetoric, and the era’s unsettled mood while recalling local family and community ties across Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.
A Lesson in Courage at the Shelter
A winter visit to city shelters reveals homeless men finding humor and song despite hunger and hardship. The observer notes their resilience and calls public charity a noble human service.
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Wren
Forgiveness and Understanding in judging Others
A reflective piece urges considering the offender’s perspective after injury. It argues true injury reflects the other person’s view, challenging readers to practice Christian forbearance even when strong protests arise.
Sunday School Imparting Misread Word Lesson
A Sunday school teacher, explaining miracles are not literal, tests pupils on word impressions. A shy child volunteers that an impression is a dent in what appears to be a wheel or wheel rim. The exchange highlights misheard language and playful misunderstanding.
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Drudder
Not Disturbed Downstairs Neighbors Amid Noise Exchange
A fragment shows Apilalia and Downstairsa responding to pounding and noise, with Apilalia noting no disturbance as they admit making noise themselves. The exchange hints at a casual, humorous neighborly interaction.
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Apilalia
Time in court question echoes across twenty years
A courtroom exchange recalls a twenty year gap since the prisoner last appeared before the judge. The dialogue highlights the officer asking about the duration and the prisoner answering with a terse acknowledgment.
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Ugeoner
Never Again Mabel Painter Dolts Door Debacle
A humorous exchange recalls a painter who marked up a mahogany door. Mabel questions the craftsman while Edt vows to never deal with the painter again, signaling a comic judgment on the job.
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Mabel
Boy Johnny Quips On Teensy Swimming Excitement
A humorous exchange has a mother asking where Johnny was and him replying he swam with Bobby. The punchline declares Bobby cannot swim and implies he would stay underwater for a long time.
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Johnny
Bobby
Modern Youth Discusses Life Facts With Daughter
A mother speaks frankly with her daughter Norma about life and growing up. The father asks if any new insights emerged from the conversation.
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Geoffrey
Norma
Lfe
Not so FAST Tourist and farmer exchange quirky line
A terse exchange between a tourist and a farmer surfaces in an OCR fragment. The tourist accuses lingering on farmland while the farmer replies with a curt Not yet. The odd dialogue hints at rural miscommunication and regional speech.
MIE, DOH Unveils New Dread Corn and Cress Bunler Salve
At Brown's Drug Store the product is showcased though the text is fragmented and unclear about its purpose and availability. The line hints at a health or cosmetic salve advertised through a local pharmacy.
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Mie
Doh
Brown's Drug
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Agnes Uarris
United Church Mission Band
Wii
Ramsden
Gertion
Tie Fire
Boy Scout
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James Fahey
R. C. Duff
John Duff
Pearen
McKeown
B. C
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Duff
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Man
Percy Brown
Willow Street
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Antiiff
Min Eva Bimmons
Brown
India
J. & Goleman
Wikbon Avenue
Montreal
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N. J.campbell
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Green Yards
Wuayantend
Hinton
Eden
Morriston
Canadian Cowboys
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Eden Mills
WALL
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Norton Motors
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