Memorial notices and obituaries publish across cities
Died objects recorded for Henry Cole Archibald McGregor William Gordon Thornton and memorials to Mrs N B Wiles and Adah Alicia Clarke. Notices list death dates ages and surviving relatives with brief memorial wording from families in Akron Brandon Toronto and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Akron
Ohio
Henry Cole
McGregor
Brandon
Manitoba
Archibald Mc
Gregor
Thornton
Christie Street
Toronto
William Gordon Thornton
Grace Smith
J. H. Thornton
Hillsburg
Georgetown
Wiles
N. B
Acton community notes and church events in Walker
A Stratford era styled village column reports Acton and Walkerton church affairs, local services and sermons, ministry changes at Knox Church, induction of Rev. W. H. McCracken, presentations and thanks to interim leaders, plus garden parties and regional legion plans for May 28. Also noted are public holidays, daylight saving, exams, and local social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Grelg
Chataworth
John
Presbytury
Mr. McAvoy
Chesley
Wilson
Yalidey
MacCracken
Knox
Holl
Ucla
J. Co. ‘Yolmie
Southampton
Major ‘Tomiie
McCracken
Dilys George
Wey
Major Tolmio
Hey
Walkerton
W. Han
Rockwood
Knox Church
Walker
Esac
Frieds
AdaCracken
Hockwood
Knox Presbyterian Church
W. H. McCracken
Acton
Canadian Legion
Zone 13
Terry's White Shirts Win Over Tyler's Pickups In Fast Game
On Tuesday night Terry's White Shirts defeated Tyler's Pickups in a tight contest. Gibbons proved pivotal at catcher for Tyler's, while Lambert allowed three hits but held firm in key spots. The White Shirts showed late-inning spark and will likely extend the effort as seven-inning play if daylight restricts further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrya White
Tyler
Gibbons
Lambert
Boxtrick
Kawalaki
Tylera
Yorcy
P. E
Niel
Weaver
Todging
Byrne
Mooney
Q. Tyler
Ib. Kowalald
Po. Marva
Dick McCunchie
GO. Gibbons
G. Mologale
Yevors
Calel Peanlee Bays and the Farm Year Ahead
A fragmented notice recalls farm life with lines about planning for next year and November as a key month. The text mentions farmers considering their past and aiming to improve the farm, with hints of tasks to do and reflections on work and pay. The manuscript reads like a nibble of a farm column or poetic postcard.
Letter to the Editor on unemployment relief and tribute
A reader questions the use of government relief funds for unemployment work in the Silent City. The letter critiques council decisions, mocks praise for civic projects, and proposes a memorial hymn plus a small tombstone inscription honoring the council’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boo
Ani Furs
Paris
Silent
Spadealdo
Lomehouse
Nico
Beverages to Beat Heat With Summer Fruit Drinks
Suggestions for cooling drinks include temperate lemonades and orangeades. Old fashioned lemonade, orange juice blends, and orange ginger ale mix with water to refresh on hot days. For guests on the porch, mix orange juice with ginger ale and serve over ice. A quick, rich treat combines orange juice with vanilla ice cream for a frothy dessert soda.
Man’s liquor purchases trigger liquor board action
Police report Jo Russell Danning bought beer wine and spirits between November last year and January this year totaling 210 quarta and 162 pints of beer 7 quarts of spirits and one gallon aid 12 quarts of wine. His permit was confiscated and later restored with minimal earnings under 20 dollars weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liquor Control Board
Russel Danning
Hacchus
Toronto ‘Telegram
Evolution of a Deli to a Chain Restaurant
A damaged OCR narrative traces how a city delicatessen progresses from stacked wool and meat counters to customers seeking seating and elbow room. It describes adding a fountain, upgraded tile floors, and tables as stools and space increase. The piece notes that demand grows and a single shop expands into a restaurant chain through improved layout and atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandwichea
Devon
Reading on child education sparks debate at home
A humorous exchange unfolds as a mother asks what the book is about and Ben replies with a quip about ensuring the reader brings a map properly, illustrating a domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Farm Work for Young Canadian Boys Wanted in Ontario
Advertises farm work for boys aged 14 to 20 years with varying experience. Canadian farm experience preferred for placement on yearly bags. Protestant homes arranged with wages around 120 dollars per year and up, depending on age and experience. Application forms available at the Hotel Norval in Norval, Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herlinh
Automobile Insurance Special Policies For Careful Drivers
Old and wellable companies offer special policies covering all requirements with very attractive rates. Questions about farm policies and special gates for careful drivers are encouraged. Inquire about those policies.
Girl Guide News Omitted Details Sparks Ticket Contest
A corroded report from last week reveals a Captain led a ticket sale contest for a concert with chocolate prizes. Bluebirds prize details were mishandled leaving others out. Guides seek a wood emblem prize and a Hall banner. a Patrol Corner emblem winner will receive a benella prize. An upcoming Emrolient Meeting is anticipated after a lively meeting at Comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebirds
Benella
Comes
Which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldnt go
A rural preacher, nicknamed a tenderfoot, travels a desolate mountain route to a distant sermon. Misdirected by a forked stick signal and a dry creek, he climbs a mountain path only to return to the road. The tale meta-lesson: faith and courage reveal the wiser path marked for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenderfoot
Aeron
Burel
Natal
Great Readers and the Question of Reading Depth
A reflective piece on reading habits, noting how few books leave lasting impressions. It recalls Oxford exam pressure, contrasts scholars who read slowly yet deeply with those who read many books without depth, and questions whether genuine thinking remains in the act of reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford University
Ucholara
Misa Mirtineau
Comte
Prederick W. Robertson
Plato
Aristotle
Thucydides
Sterne
Johnathan Edward
Fragmentary Jury Instructions in a Trial
Incomplete overheard lines suggest judges prompting jurors about questions before evidence. A witness notes discuss whether the defendant bolted the malt and how he kept the garments out, indicating procedural uncertainty during deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auvor
Kannan
Mock Conversation Between Household Figures
Fragments show a playful household exchange about bringing someone named Mr Brigging home to dinner and a neighbor offering help with a difficult task. The text reads as a clipped chat with omissions and nonstandard spellings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norman
Clarke
Adah Alicia Clarke
Jiusband
Walkarton
W. T. McCracken
Todal
Hulton
C. A. OG
Guelph
aActon Oddfellows
Wand
Plense
Erin
A. Maxon
County Board of the Old People’s Ylonie
Hranpton
Mother
Dad
Acton Ochoo
Moory
Port Credit
Milton
Wolton
Neighborhood Works’ Association
Qudfellowa
Josh Lynd
Acton Lodge
Bhitisu Egg Market
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Great Britain
Denmark
Netherlands
Voland
Irish Free State
Belgium
Finland
Germany
Italy
Sweden
China
Egypt
Canada
Terry
Beave Fruit
Automobile
J. A. Smith
Lanny
Forsyth
Johnie Wittker
Johnnig ‘Walker
B. D. Rachlin & Co
Starkman Block
Carroll's
GIRL
Guide News
Neakon
Wits Justice
McLean
Marshall's
Princess
P. & G. Soap
McLean & Co
Mill Street
Acton, Ontario
Edgewood Park
Pallant’s
Pallant’s Clothing
Pleer
Patterson’s
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