Obituaries and notices from February 1938 and March 1938
Obituaries and memorial notices include Herbert Collins noted as Patricia Anne daughter, Elizabeth McParlane widow of Thomas Hartshorne in her 70th year, and Thomas Price of Aston with a Hamilton funeral planned. Also a personal in memoriam for Lottie Mason expressing loss and loneliness.
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poRn Colline
Thureday
Pobraary
the Privates
Mire
Herbert Collins
Edna Hen Gerson
Patricia Anne
Hector Avenue
Toronto
Elizabeth McParlane
Thomas Hartshorne
Price
Han Hamilton
Thomas Price
Aston
Hamilton
Yairview
March events and local notes mix in Acton and Georgetown
Lent begins as Easter exams start at Acton High School while March weather and butter prices trend up. Local sport sees Harris Cup hockey talks and a Bolton Georgetown OHA tie as Peter Smith Trophy plans return. Mrs. Cross spoke at the Baptist Church and World Day of Prayer prep continues.
Halton Juniors to Stage Drama Series
Halton Juniors announce their annual drama series for the W. L Dick Trophy. Norval and Acton clubs meet March 14 in Acton while Palermo and Milton clubs clash in Milton that week. Finals set for March 31 at Milton Theatre with adjudicator Mr Burrows of Toronto.
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Halton
C. W. L Dick
Ruth Cartwright
Halton Rural Young Frople’s Association
Norval
Acton
Palermo
Milton
Milton Theatre
Burrows
Toronto
Memorial notices from Nassagawaya and area
Obituaries of Rachel P Kennedy of Nassagawaya, John Kitching of Waterdown, Mrs Alex Cripps of Crewsonia, and related funeral details. Includes family survivors, service dates, cemeteries, pallbearers, and local church affiliations. Indicates widespread community sympathy and interment at local Presbyterian and United Church grounds.
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Nassagawayaee
Kennedy
Lot 30
Concession 6
Sho
Mian Kennedy
Isabettt
John Kennedy
Bealdes
Howard
Thos. J. Kennedy
Charles K. Kennedy
Nasaqaweya
Russia Discovers Wealth in Pro Life Plant Chi
Russia turns a weed into riches as chi yields two tons per acre in Kirghisia and Kazakhastan valleys. Moscow botanists find chi stems usable for paper pulp, artificial silk, waterproof cloth, and rope, boosting yields and elevating the plant from contempt to commodity.
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Russia
Kirghisia
Kazakhastan
Chu
Tyup
Moscow
Appreciation of the Best for Youth Today
The piece urges youth to seek the best in music art literature and in themselves. It notes many miss life’s finest by focusing on lesser things and emphasizes the value of lofty aims and refined associations for fuller living.
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Ife
Responsibility and Success Per Person Influence Primer
A speaker urges personal responsibility and mutual impact on others. The text notes each person shapes peers through actions and inactions and emphasizes setting a good example as crucial. It also mentions a rear engine auto project and praises coordinated effort to achieve victory through driver seating alignment.
New Senate Clerk Likely To Be L Claire Moyer
L Claire Moyer, a lawyer and long time secretary to Premier King, is seen as the leading candidate to become Senate Clerk in Ottawa after A B Blount retires at fiscal year end. Blount has held the post for two decades.
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L. Claire Moyer
Senate
Ottawa
A. &. Blount
Moyer
King
England
Anthony Eden
Great Britain
Lena
London
Birmingham
Germany
Italy
Kingsbury Brothers Hold Successful Farm Stock Sale
Kingsbury Brothers of Rockwood reported a very successful sale with stock in first class condition. The top price was $87 for a cow with calf, and a sow with litter sold for $70, with R. J. Kerr in charge of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsbury Brothers
Rockwood
R. J. Kerr
Tax Prepayment by-law Passed by the Council
The council approved a by-law to prepay taxes and issue vouchers for a one year trial period. Over 400 Scouts were expected, with arena use requested in case of rain. A shoe factory window was to be replaced and the building handed to Mr Star. Industrial matters were discussed with Mr R M McDonald Acton Industrial Commissioner.
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Wis
Perminston
Scouta
Mr. &Tart
R. M. McDonald
Acton
The Annual Bird Migration Starts Amid Night Flights
The text describes the February to May bird migration, noting night and day movements. Migrants include flycatchers vireos warblers thrushes orioles tanagers shorebirds and many sparrows, with waterfowl also moving by night under some conditions. Observers can spot nocturnal flights by moonlight and telescopes.
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Gulf of Mexico
Pork Pies Deflection in Grub Street Exchange
A village sportaman asks for grouse at a store. the keeper offers pork pies instead. The sportaman rebukes the notion, wondering how he could justify bringing home pork pies after a hunting trip.
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Sportaman
Joe Gordon Named to Replace Lazzeri at Second Base
Joe Gordon, star of last year with the Newark Bears in the International League, is chosen to fill Tony Lazzeri's second base role for the world champion New York Yankees. Lagserri is now with the Chicago Cubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batewinger
Tony Lazzeri
New York Yankees
Joe Gordon
Newark Bears
Lagserri
Chicago Cubs
Defence of Canada through Non-Permanent Militia Training
Ottawa letter urges Boards of Trade and employers to support training of the Non-Permanent Active Militia. It argues manpower for war time relies on part time forces and asks employers to grant leave for militia training without risking employment. The message stresses the importance of the Non-Permanent line in national security and asks for sympathetic consideration and broad notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Royal Air Force
Royal Navy
Permanent Active Militia
Royal Canadian Air Force
Holstein Breeders Set Annual Banquet Speaker
The Holstein Breeders and Milk Producer Associations of the County will hold their Annual Banquet in late March. Rev. W. J. Johnston of Eglington United Church will be the guest speaker, noted for receiving as many as 250 invitations in a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor J. Lawrence
W. J. Johnston
Eglington United Church
Johnston
Mr. Lawrence
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Peter Smith
Georgetown
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Preston
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James F. McDonald
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Fae Hace
Old Age and Mothers’ Allowance Board
Bolton
O.H.A
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B. D. Rachlin
Rachel P. Kennedy
John Kitching
Waterdown
Chas. Burns
Kitching
Mr. Burna
Mr. Kitching
Henry Stettler
Mervyn
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Burlington Gazette
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Alex. Cripps
Nelson Lambert
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Ivy Alice Crewson
Crewsonia Corners
Alex. P. Cripps
Richard Leavens
Welland
Charlies Parker
Darwin E. Cripps
McLeod
Everton Disciple Church
Edward
Fred Leavens
Ralph Hansen
Lyleripps
Marl
Gordon Lambert
Edwin
Stanley
Cecil Cripps
Wm. Nichol
Ladies’ Aid of the United Church
Edwin Cripps
Carl Hansen
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