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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 09, 1939
Page
15
Obituary notices from Ontario and Alberta deaths in 1939
Several death notices list Eliza Jane Collier of Medicine Hat and J A Collier of Erin Ontario. Demerus Louise De Potie at H Devereaux’s residence. Alice Mary Lawn of Toronto Marchmount Road with children Clarence Ernest and Mabel. Agnes G Watt widow of Rev Alfred E Smith of Westmount and Alberta Avenue. Ellen S Hill of Port Rowan wife of the late Cornelius Killmaster and mother of Morden and F G Killmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Marchmount Road
Toronto
Alice Mary
Lawn
Clarence
Ernest
Mabel
James Snyder
Acton
J. Lavell Smith
Kensington Avenue
Westmount
Quebec
Agnes G. Watt
Alfred E. Smith
Alberta Avenue
A. Lloyd Smith
Westmoun
Killmaster
Front Street
Port Rowan
Ontario
Ellen 8
Hill
Cornelius
Harry Morden
Victoria
B.C
F. G. Killmaster
Acton Notes Open Roads and Local Events Amid Cold Snap
Streets around town are treacherous after a blizzard with motorists urged to slow. Acton enjoyed a mild influenza season, while hockey fans followed Milton Juniors beating Grimsby in O H A and awaiting Simcoe in the second round. The Friendly Circle hosted a baking sale with tea at United Church, Beardmore & Co moved to every other Friday paydays, and readers praised the Northern Lights feature in THE Facer Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Juniors
Grimsby
Simcoe
Milton
Canadian Lobster Catch Reaches Record 1938 Total
Canadian lobster fishermen landed about 31 600 000 pounds in 1938, up over 1937 by more than 600 000 pounds and surpassing 1936 by about 3 200 000 pounds. Prince Edward Island led gains with 7 160 000 pounds, while Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Quebec reported smaller landings. The fishery remains the world’s leading lobster producer with over half now marketed in the shell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Trince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
Nea
Brunswirk
Quebec
New Brunswick
Martime
Cvoeey
Orville Wright Criticized for Silence in Flight Debate
A sharpened rebuke follows Wright’s reticence on the Smithson Institute challenge with Langley claimants arguing Langley flew first. A friend tells Wright to assert himself, while Wright quips that parrots are the best talkers and worst fliers among birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Wright
Smithson
Langley
Wrights
Orville
Orville—Wright
Obituary of John Gibbons Veteran of Great War at Acton
John Gibbons of Acton died at Christie Street Hospital Toronto after months of illness. A London England native, he came to Canada as a youth and worked twenty nine years for Beardmore Co. in Bracebridge and Acton as night watchman. He served overseas in the 122nd Battalion during the Great War. Survived by widow Elizabeth Lavery and two sons John and Walter, with three sisters and a brother. Funeral held Saturday with Canadian Legion chaplain and Salvation Army aid. interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton. Funeral guests included out of town friends and many Beordmore employees and Legion members honored with floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibbons
Acton
Christie Street Hospital
Toronto
London
England
Canada
Beardmore, Co
Bracebridge
Allesg
122Nd
Elizabeth Lavery
John
Walter
C. Hill
F. Knife
Great Neck
Long Island
A. Barrett
Wimbledon
Canadian Legion
H. L. Bennie
Poulton
Salvation Army
Fairview
Chas.Withers
Jas. Gibbons
John Prentiss
W. Coles
E. E. Barr
F. L. Wright
Wm. Moore
L. Lewis
Guelph
J- Waters
Milton
Ciss
Carrie
Christién Street Hospital
Waters and Family
Death of Mrs. J. H. Collier at Medicine Hat Alberta
Elder residents mourn the passing of Mrs. Eliza Jane Collier formerly Carberry born Erin. She died February 15 in Medicine Hat after a life in Erin and Alberta church member and wife of J H Collier. Survived by three sons and three daughters, a brother James Carberry, many grandchildren, and a great grandchild. Interment in Hillside Cemetery St Barnabas Church officiated by Rev J F Butcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Collier
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Anglican Church
Médicine Hat
St.Barnabas Church
James H. Collier
Seattle
Wash
A. C. Collier
Calgary
Alta
W. A. Collier
High River
W. J. Downey
Okotoks
D. M. Smith
Winnipeg
Fernie
B.C
James Carberry
Lethbridge
H. D. R. Stewart
Hillside Cemetery
J F. Butcher
Auction Sale Listings From Roy WinpSky's List
Auction notices show sales scheduled across March with horses farm stock and implements. Fred Fisher Fergus hosts March 14 with Ospringe location. Leslie Webb. Andrew Youngs Erin Hillsburg. Fred Bingham Leon line Exim Clearing Sale on March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fisher
Fergus
Leslie Webb
Ospringe
Andrew Youngs
Erin
Hillsburg
Fred Bingham
Leon Line
Exim
Pygmalion Wins Academy Award and Venice Festival Honors
The Shaw play turned film Pygmalion won best written screenplay at the Academy Awards, with Leslie Howard and Wendy Hiller cited for acting. Gabriel Pascal collected best producing honors, and the film also earned the Volpi Cup at Venice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Rey Sy Ewe
Chiahon
Abe Adla Ston
Beard Shaw
Royal Theatre
Guelph
Wendy Hiller
Venice
Leslie Howard
Professor
Wendy
Hiller
Lisa
Gabriel Pascal
Pygmalion
Rockalong Women's Institute Holds Sparse March Meeting
At the home of President Mrs. D. McNabb the Rockalong Institute met amid stormy weather and poor roads with small attendance. Reports from Groups Two and Three praised local schoolhouse evenings, a school nurse proposal was approved, Miss Masales read a paper on Education, and talks on St Patrick's origins followed. Lunch was served by the hostess and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockalong Institute
D. McNabb
Plank
Wellington County
Masales
Extensive Farming Auction at Esquesing Ashgrove
Public auction on March 15 1935 at 12 o'clock noon at Lot 9 Seventh Line Esquesing Ashgrove offers horses cattle sheep pigs grain seed and implements. Items include multiple Clyde horses several Jersey and Red cows calves and a large list of farm machinery and household goods. Terms cash with no reserve. sale starts promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashgrove
Jersey
Oxford
Oxford Ram
Yorkshire
Plymouth
Fordson
Massey-Harris
Deering
Lister
Brantford
Deering-McCormick
Chatham Fanning
Gurney
H.p
Jamesway
Osak
Kerr, S
Frank Petch
HUME _CURRIE
YMCA Recreation in Modern Life and Education
The article argues recreation and leisure gain importance in education as industrial methods release time from work. It cites the YMCA’s role in teaching through creation, companionship, contemplation and cooperation. Learning by doing on gym floors and stages is emphasized to foster happiness and better living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council of the Y.M.C.A
Mah
Tate
Y.M.C.A
Clearing Auction Sale in Esquesing Township Ontario
Public auction sale near Norval Esquesing Township March 11 1939 at 1 PM including horses cattle seed grain implements and harness items. Auctioneers Frank Petch T. F. Chisholm with clerk Hume Currie. Cash terms and all items sold as owner gives up farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Ayrshire
Durham
Alaska
McCormick
Deering
Massey- Harris
Massey - Harris
Frank Petch
T. F. Chisholm
Hume Currie
Canadian poet Dr. Thomas O'Hagan dies in Toronto
Canadian poet and scholar Dr. Thomas O'Hagan died in Toronto after a two year illness in his eighty fourth year. A teacher by profession he served widely as a literary figure and educator across the Dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O'Hagan
Toronto
Helping Mother and Child Exchange Innocent Stamp Licks
A mother finds her four year old son Jon playing with her purse and stamps. He explains he was helping by licking stamps for letters. The gentle scene captures a child’s earnest mischief and a parent’s calm response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
John
Mummie
Quality Footwear at Lower Prices
Hosiery and footwear store promotes combined clothing and footwear inventory with high grade shoes and rubbers offered at reduced prices. The pitch emphasizes broader selection and savings for customers seeking affordable quality.
Mining's Big Role in Canada's Wealth
Comprehensive view from the annual Mining Review shows Canada's metal mines employed 55,000 workers and paid out 72 million in wages annually. In 1938 mine output reached 322 million with gold at 93 million, and dividends totaled 93.8 million, reflecting a 15 percent return on capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Aiven
The
Financial Post
Indus
Metal Mines of
Wong Applicant Seeks Job In Uncertain Terms
A Chinese applicant writes a humorous, rambling note to a prospective employer claiming to be Wong. He says he can drive a type writer with good noise, English is great, and notes his last job ended with a large man dead but not his fault. He offers to arrive on a date to be guessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong
Failure Noted by Family Bass Fishing on Strength
Tommy laments his father eats beef all life and proves strength like an ox. Willie counters that his father eats fish yet cannot swim, implying different strengths and limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Willie
Handy Fellow Aman Applies for Lifeguard Job
A tall applicant six feet eight inches answers a poolside interview with a wry remark. The official asks if he can swim and the man quotes his boastful line about wading to beat the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Collier
Eliza Jane, Carberry
J. A Collier
R. L. Davidson
R. L. Johnston
Friendly Circle
United Church
Beardmore & Co
Paris
Te Fare
Roy WinpSkys
Rockalong Women's Institute
Esquesing
Coluizin
N. A. Robinson
Esquesing Township
Norval
Tom Morton
Barr's Grocery
Mill Street
Tom Morton Barber
Pallant’s Clothing and Footwear
Fred ‘Coles
Will Pressare
Sam-White
Interlake
Cashmere
Castle
Hawes
Rhubarb
R. C. Macaroni
Osnawa
Cornwall
Uxbridge
Lindsay
Peterboro
Campbellford
Newmarket
Collingwood
Meaford
Midland
North Bay
Parry Sound
Sudbury
Capreol
Beardmore
P. M
Chatham
Goderich
Hamilton
Niagara Falls
Owen Sound
St. Catharines
St. Mary's
Sarnia
Stratford
Strathroy
Woodstock
Canadian National
Canadian Navy
Fishermen’s Reserve
Royal Canadian Navy
E. W. Hamber
British Columbia
Esquimalt
Jarvis H.M McLeod
Prince Rupert
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