Local Notices: Births and Obituaries June 1935
Whitley at Guelph General Hospital June 23 1935 a daughter of Daniel and Marion Whitley. Clemeng Calvin E Clemens aged 60s died at Rockwood residence. married to Elizabeth Pimgerald. Jessie Douglas of Esquesing Township June 20 1935 aged 66. Rebecca Thomson wife of the late Samuel Thomson died at Eramosa home June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitley
Guelph General Hospital
Daniel and
Marion Whitley
Clemeng
Rockwood
Calvin E. Clemens
Elizabeth Pimgerald
Douglas
Esquesing
Jessie’ Douglas
James Douglas
Thombon
Thomas Alexander
Eramosa
Rebecca Thomson
Gamuel Thomson
Canada’s 68th birthday noted with holidays and arrivals
The notice recalls Dominion Day on a Monday as a public holiday with school closings and summer vacations. It notes visitors to Acton and local improvements, including roadways and fencing at Pioneers Cemetery, and mentions local firms expanding and prize winnings. It covers egg production in 1934 with province contributions and historical egg grading milestones.
A Quick Witty Exchange About Married Men at Work
A curious man asks why a manager prefers married workers. The boss replies that married men tolerate yelling better. The man wonders about Sylvia and the boss admits I did marry her, hinting at a prior romance.
Montreal letter on Freabyterians union and church gathering
A Montreal letter describes the Presbyterian General Assembly meeting at Firet Church near Park Avenue, noting the 60th anniversary of the 1876 union of four Canadian bodies and the concurrent Methodist union. It recalls historic moments, speakers, and displays, including a large Synod photo and books from Toronto, with reflections on attendees and the event’s social welfare focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian General
Canada
Montreal
Erskine
Great Threschurch Methodist Union
Aed
Ehigwitig
Ormidon
Hamilton
Tublse
Gome
United Church Conference
Toronto
Stanley James
June Weddings in Erin and Georgetown Tie the Knot
Kathleen May Young and Donald C Kirkwood marry at Erin home with Rev. Foreman officiating. The couple to reside on the groom’s farm in Erin Township after a Muskoka honeymoon. In Georgetown, Alice E Walker wed Deryk Dodson at Georges Church of England with Rev. Thompson officiating. They plan to live in Mount Dennis after a brief motor trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Young
Erin
Kathleen May
Donald C., Kirkwood
William Kirrkwood
A. O. W. Foreman
Jean Young
Sherlock
Poremen
Muskoka
Erin Township
Georges Church of England
Georgetown
Wasx
Boone
Alice E
Samuel Walker
Derylek Dodson
Norman Dodson
Mount Dennis
W. G. O. Thompson
Bessie Walker
Hazel Walker
Edith Ditchfield
George Dodson
Groomaman
Oughtred Dodson
Quiet Wedding Unites Evelyn Shiels and Eugene MacPherson
Miss Evelyn Mary Shiels and Mr. Eugene MacPherson wed in Toronto after a ceremony conducted by Rev F B Coyle. The bride wore a forget me not blue gown with lace trim and carried a bouquet of roses and lilies. Best man was Mgr Harold Martly. bridesmaid was Miss Urne Shiels. reception at Royal York Hotel with about 25 guests. couple honeymooned in Muskoka and will reside at 1914 Bloor Street West, York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto-on-Helliday
Evelyn Mary Shiels
John Ghiels
Midland
Eugene
MacPherson
R. J. MacPherson
Acton
F. BP. Coyle
Urene Shiels
Mgr
Harold Martly
Royal York Hotel
Muskok
Bloor Street
Yoranta
Canadian Farm Implement Trade Expands Overseas and At Home
Canadian made farm implements and machinery gain popularity abroad and domestically. Exports rose from 1.6 million in earlier years to 3.26 million by 1934, with 70 countries served led by British South Africa and the United States. Canada now supplies the major share of farm equipment, up from 40 percent in earlier days, and manufacturing share climbed to 64 percent by 1932 amid rising industry employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
British South Africa
United States
United Kingdom
Australian
New Zealand
Neme
Montreal church group ends year with pastor’s farewell
The note records Rev. Dw Lloyd Smith visiting from Montreal for a church gathering. He refused hotel drinks, shared a light moment about clothing, and the writer signs off with respect from J B Coleman's address in Montreal dated June 13 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Smith
Waithiy
Return to Sprucehurst Ends in Quiet Courtship
Lester Clark, returning to his boyhood town Sprucehurst, visits Susan Jane gift shop owner Susan Jane, seeks to reopen his late father’s office, and amid a gentle courtship they plan a future together. The scene unfolds with shared laughter and cautious hope as Quick & Snell weigh the business move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Clark
Quick & Snell
Sprucehurst
Quick
Si Ha
Ming Stane
Susan Jane
Mr. Quick
Susan Juno
Loafer
Clark
Lester
Susan Jang
Jen
Jane
Leatur
Sun Lester
Susan —Jane
Sugan Jane
Blu
Suan Jang
Hiae
Clirk
Luis
Sprucelvest
Sang FC
Pelcome
Moe Phon
Lakeside LO D E Picnic at Acton Park
Lakeside Chapter LO D E held its annual picnic in Acton Park last evening. Clans O Conor and McGregor competed in games with the Scottish side scoring 60 points to 40 for the O Connors while the Irish group cheered them on. Prizes were awarded for races and dances with names like Joan Rumley and Margaret Somerville among the winners and a lucky draw noted as a feature. The picnic supper brought both clans together despite rivals as tables overflowed with generous eats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LO. D. E
Acton Park
O’conors
McGregors
O’connors
Dave Mussede
Joan Rumley
Margaret Somerville
Yoeth Adamson
layton.Pryor
Community Members Honor Mr and Mrs Morrison with best wishes
Bannockburn Institute and neighbors held a June 20 1945 gathering at the Morrison home to celebrate their marriage. Guests included Mrs Jas Mann who opened with O Canada and a program of recitations violin selections and speeches praising the couple. Gifts included lamps and a bridge lamp while Mr Morrison thanked guests and all enjoyed refreshments and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburnn Women’s Institute
Morrison
Jas. Mann
Ainging
Narvey Plaher
Elva Wiley
Stanley Morrison Acton
Gaturlo
Relaw and Stooley
Reina
Granley
Stanley
Ether
Lfe
Institute
Annie Cree
W. McCullough
Co. T. Mofpat
OY Young
W. J. AtacDonald
Jos, Ann
Roy Young
Mrs. Morrison
Morrion
Have you ever been there before sir asks barber
A barber questions a customer about familiarity with the shop and notes a healed scar on the man’s face. The brief exchange reveals a past meeting and a sense of recognition after an absence. The dialogue has a quiet, period-voice tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shint
Uly
Acton Boy Scout Troop Seeks Support For Community Program
Chief Slader cites youth crime data and urges positive environment for boys. The 1st Acton Troop, led by Mr. Lowrie, promotes good citizenship through an active Scout program and seeks funds to sustain its activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint John
E. M. Slader
Acton
1St
Boy Scouts
Lowrie
Experience as teacher and salary dispute noted
A quotation-rich snippet contrasts experience teaching lessons with a firm stance on salary. The dialogue implies a female figure facing a nonnegotiable pay level while reflecting on learning through experience.
Untitled fragment on marriage refusal and acceptance
A garbled note reflects a dialogue about marriage proposals and repeated refusals. It mentions asking another woman and a response of refusal, indicating unresolved romantic or social expectations.
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C Beumday
Theo
Ecm
Acton Parks
Pioneers
Provincial Savings Bank
Guelph
Macdonald Block
Mason Knitting Company
Willow Street
Parma
Robert Kerr & Son
St. Catharines
MI Street
Weas
Quebec
Ontario
British Columbia
Dominion
Cantadians
Stull
Sylvia
MacGillvray
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
Saskatchewan
W. A. Kannunwin
Camida
Ag de
Kannawinia
Henry Brothers
Archie Mann
WY. Moore
Tam
Dr. Kunnawin
Mt Royal Yales
Oather
Noble
Eckatti
Kirkwood-Young
Coleman
Wilson Avenue
Susan Jane Gift Shop
Hese
Beverley Avenue
New York
Sprucehurat
Blaant
Schumann-Helu
Lakeside
LO. D. EB. Oder
Do’conners
McGregors Streve
Bannockburn Institute
Mr. S.morrison
Garden City
York
Fisk Meat Market
Boy Scout
Beauty
ROYAL
Katharine Hepburn
Charles Boyer
Chester Morris
Pampas
Warner Baxter
Stanley Park, Erin
Willis Tippling
Ui‘ Blue Dragoons
Yoly
Jack Hamsay
Brown’s Fruit & Grocery Store
Brown’s Fruit& Grocery Store
Yo Kitchener
Stratford
London
Windsor
Detroit
Chicago
Oshawa
Peterboro
Kingston
Ottawa
Central Ontario Bus Lines Limited
H. Wiles
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