Acton Area Personal Notices Highlight Weekend Visits
Miss Ruth Gibson spent the week end with friends in Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Watson and Tom were in Waterloo Sunday. Toronto visitors include Chester Wallace in Acton, Mrs. Robert McPherson in Toronto for days, H. T. LePage at Moorecroft, and Dr. N. Harrop in Toronto visiting parental homes here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Gibson
Guelph
R. P. Watson
Tom
Waterloo
Chester Wallace
Toronto
Acton
Robert McPherson
H. T. LePage
Moorecroft
Mrs. N. Harrop
My. Gnd
George J. Wallace
Funeral Notes For Bernard Leatham Across Distances
Friends from afar attended the funeral of Bernard Leatham son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos Leatham last Monday. Attendees included many from Goderich Port Huron Guelph and Acton with relatives and local groups sending cards and floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Lestham
Thos. Leatham
E. Bell
C. Bell
Roy Wilson
Harry Powell
Fred Bell
Goderich
Mtr
Mire
Wm. Powell
Warry King
Bowman
Milton
Salt
Killbride
Leo Leatham
E. McCullough
Guelph
E. Daly
Mirs
S. Garrow
Robert Young
C. Stapley
Port Wuron
Jas. Duffield
Lorne
Orval
Everton
Louise
Lawrence
John Mellon
Ethel McCullough
S&j. Anne
Bunny Bruce
Jerry Pargeter
Jimmy
Hob
Lome
Vic Masters
Jack Close
Gordon
Bertie Arble
Elwood Allen
Mulholland
T. Close
C. Arnold
L. Masales
Owen
Boy Scouts
Acton Public School
Belting, Welting
Cut Sole
Heardmore & Co
John Matheson
The
Mason Knitting Co
Atkinson
Jessie
Eloise
A. Bishop
Fred
Ernie Bell
Esther Harrison
Cecil Daly
Port. Huron
Port Huron
Robi. Young
Fire destroys Nassagaweya farm home in Nassagawe Township
A Nassagawe Township house owned by Stephen Coxe was destroyed by fire believed caused by an overheated stove pipe. Mrs. Coxe discovered the blaze and neighbors arrived to find the building a mass of flames. The loss was partly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Coxe
Nassagawe
Coxe
Death of Dr Ramsey in Milwaukie Oregon
Mrs Jas T Roberts of Eden Mille reports the death of her oldest brother Dr Robert S Ramsey on Tuesday February 16 in Milwaukie Oregon. Ramsey was the eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs Jas Ramney born Nassayaweya Lot 92 concession 4 now aged seventy three. He leaves a widow and children and brothers and sisters including Dr Walter K of St Paul and Mrs Jug T Roberts of Eden Mills. A P R Pinder of Guelph predeceased him ten years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
TL Roberts
Eden Mille
Robert S. Ramsey
Milwaukie
Oregon
Dr. Ramsey
Jas. Raney
Nassayaweya
Concession 4
Rodco¢ C
Spokane
Washington
Walter. K
St. Paul
Paper Hangers Wanted for Empire Wallpaper Portfolio
Empire Wall Papers Ltd promotes a deluxe 1937 portfolio as a $50,000 stock of wallpapers sold only by Empire stores. Prices range from loc to $1.25 per roll. Wallpapers stocked year round with same day shipping. Send for confidential information. Empire Wall Papers Ltd Toronto listing 334 Yone Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Wall Papers Ltd
Canada
Empire
Yone Street
Toronto
New House on Main Street Readied for Inspection
J B Mackenzie builds a modern insulated home on the Suburban Hallway right of way. Open for inspection Wednesday afternoon and evening, March to view a home with front heat and cold, storm sash, built in bath tub, pedestal basin, modern kitchen, oak doors, well lit basement laundry. Convenient to stores and Post Office. Offered for yearly lease to a careful tenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Mackenzie
Removal of Mrs Fraser Prompts I O D E Chapter Tribute
Members of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the I O D E regret the departure of secretary Mrs Fraser to Miltonburg. An address by Mrs Pearen expresses thanks for her friendship and welcomes health and happiness in her new home. A silver hors doeuvres dish is presented as a token of esteem. The meeting at Mrs Fraser and Mrs Blow’s home featured piano duets and a candy lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke’ of
Devonshire
H. ¥. G. Fraser
Mra. Meoser
Mlsonbury
Acton
Friendship That Sticks and the Gift of Fellowship
A reflective piece on true friendship describing the intimate bond between two people. It highlights how a close friend understands cares for and supports you through trouble, offering guidance, strength, and companionship as life’s challenges arise. Author Van Dyke emphasizes the sacred value of fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dyke
Notice to Creditors for Angus McEachern Estate
Creditors of Angus McEachern late of Acton must send full names addresses and details of claims and securities to the executors. Notices issued under Trustees Act require claims by April 5 1997 for distribution of assets. Executors Mary Wilhelmina McEachern and John Aglan by H N Palmer Acton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus McEachern
Acton
A. D
Mary Wilhelmina McEachern
John Aglan
H. N. Palmer
Ontario
Auction Sale At Wallace Swackhamer Farm March 18 1937
Public auction by Wallace Swackhamer at Lot 32 Esquesing near Acton lists shorthorn cattle Yorkshire hogs Oxford sheep a 11 year old horse and potatoes. Cattle include Undine Queen Matchless lineage with herd sire Cedar Lane Pame. sows due April May. many calves and bred cows. Potatoes from Won prize at Guelph Winter Fair. Auctioneer Roy Mindyky contact details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Swackhamer
Townslip
Acton
Cale
Footyra
Arne Wimple
Yorkshire
Bamber View
John Straws
Bamber
Ontario
York
Oxford
Guelph
Roy Mindyky
Jarvis Case Reviewed by Ontario Court of Appeal
Aemilius Jarvis Sr a prominent bond dealer and former provincial figure has his 1924 conviction for conspiring against Ontario revisited by the Ontario Court of Appeal. The case was revived on a reference from the Federal Minister of Justice seeking review of the duty free bonds matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Province of
Ontario
Aemilius Jarvis, Sr
York
Ontario Court of Appeal
Minister of Justice
Acton Triumphs Over Paris In College Hockey Opener
Acton tops Paris 2 0 after steady pressure in the first period with Greer stopping multiple Paris threats. Kentner and Bus Morton provide late pressure as Acton holds on with Greer defending the net and Gibbons and Ezeard contributing on offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
J. Roe
Acton
Paris
England
Greer
Kentner
Bus Morton
Bus
Ezeard
Mooney
Lindsay
Wiarvo
Purls
Marzoo
McCutcheon
Puarls
Bestwick
Gibbons
Fair
Terry
Farmer
Kempthorne
Marzo
Kuhlman
Jack
H. Pair
J. Rae
Farrer
Iuhlman
E. Cuthbertson
W. England
N. Bestwick
Acton — Greer
Walters
A. N. Oliver
Galt
Weed Control by Shallow Tillage
The article explains that shallow tillage, two inches deep, better suppresses most weed seeds than deep plowing. Early season germination and surface seeds are targeted. multiple shallow cultivations at two inches can eradicate perennially challenging weeds, with deeper tillage costing more power and offering little extra benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulane
Centri Experimental Barm
Ottawa
Playoffs Begin in Rural League with Overtime Thrills
Six teams started the Rural League playdowns with Dublin eliminated after a 3 2 overtime loss to Storey Glove. York Road and Everton battled to a 2 2 tie after long overtime while Jones Boys defeated Rockwood 7 2 to set finals matchups. York Road leads to finals with Jones Boys and Storey Glove expected to clash, crowd anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Boys
York Road
Storey
Cookie
Storey Glove
Dublin
Dublinn
Strambles
Lamberts
Storey Glovers
Hector
Gordon
Bennla
Storey Roalle
RR. Cross
OG. Tyler
Everton
Yorkoad
Rockwood
Goat" Gibbens
Rockwool
Tre Qabies
Ronders
Strow York Road
Roaders
Red
Bulldogs
Jones
Outstanding Farm Leaders to Address Seed Fair Convention
Prospects look favorable for a Seed Fair at Georgetown next week as the Nutive Committee and Halton Agricultural Societies push for strong exhibits. Seed grain demand is keen and surplus stock should find a market with keynote speakers D. Christie of Ontario Agricultural College and B. J. Zavity, Provincial Moderator, leading the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
J. E. Whitelock
Nutive
Acton, Esquesing
County of Halton Agricultural Societies
Falr Ts
Whitelock
Tase
DD. al Ciyristie
Ontrro Agricultural College
B. J. Zavity
Moreater
Pins and Pin Money From the World of Pins
The article notes a claimed world output of 200 000 000 pins daily and discusses rapid decay, red powder by weather exposure, and a bygone English law allowing pin sales only on two days a year the flat and January 2. It mentions women and old customs surrounding pin trade.
Pli-money in Li Household Folklore and Dress Allowances
In Li family practice the phrase pli-money described the monthly clothing allowance women received from husbands or fathers. The custom arose when women sought funds for outfits, prompting men to provide the needed cash, a term still used to denote any such clothing allowance.
Turbid Exchange Over spilled Water Causes Minor Alarm
A brief, oddly worded interaction shows Walter apologizing for spilling water on Citomer. The response stays courteous as they acknowledge a possible disturbance, noting only a minor issue without further consequences.
Riddling Exchange About Watch Times
Readable fragment shows a playful dialogue where Jack asks why a watch is slower in the morning than at night. The reply hints at nighttime release and morning judgment, suggesting a riddle-like joke about time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
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Ted Hansen
University of ‘Toronto
Wu. Speight
Fred Ad*+sett
Moorecroftt
Mike Ysabelswitzer
Guelph General Hospital
Robert Nodwell
Hilsburg
EH. Wansbrough
Very Rey
T. Albert Moore
D.D
Mtra
BP. Moore
Mir
J. G. Gillies
Babe, Lorraine
Esquesing
EL WH. Vincent
Keith Scott
Gravenhurst
Pamour
Bernard Leatham
Nassagaweya Farm
George Wallace
Clothes
Yonge St
Ryrie-Birks
Frank McHugh
Joan Blondell
Clyde McCoy
Flash Gordon
Edmund Lowe
Ellesa Landi
Rolling Stones
Fox News
Stardiy
Theodora
Irene Dunn
Star Gazing
Kannibeal Knapers
Anthony Adverse
Mrs. Fraser
Florence Pearen
Fred W. Bray
Unem
Chick Hatchery
Jarvis Case
Walter
Walker's Sodal
Momry
Golden Spray Book
Whigley's
L. O. C. Peel
Sport
James Miusse
Drysdale
Furni
James Muse
Mins. Molusse
Furni Fainily
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