Local notes of social visits and anniversaries
Social items list visits and greetings from residents of Acton and nearby towns. Names include Melvin Dron, Grace Santa, Frances Kelly, J Currie, Guelph visitors, and birthday wishes for Mrs. Gwackhamer. The engagement of Evelyn Young Williams to Dr. John Alexander Levack Scott is announced with a planned April marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Young Williams
B.A
Albert Williams
Williams, Porest
John Alexander Levack Scott
Erin
A&p. Scott
Brampton
Card of Thanks for McFadden Family
Mrs. William McFadden and family express deep appreciation for the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown after the passing of their husband and father. The support and helpfulness in many ways will be gratefully remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McFadden
Appreciation for kindness after husband’s death
Mrs Wm Sprowl expresses gratitude for the neighborly help and sympathy received during her husband’s illness and passing, cherishing the kindness of friends at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Sprowl
Forecasting fur cycles in Northwest Territories study
The Department of Mines and Resources in Ottawa with Oxford’s Charles Elwon studies factors behind wild animal population cycles. An annual questionnaire gathers data from traders, trappers, RCMP, and departments on species like lynx, wolverine, snowshoe hare, and sledge deer to explain fluctuations and aid forecasting and relief measures for native communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Mines and Refurees
Ottawa
Charles Elwon
Bureau of Animal Population
Oxford University
Enigland
Witdle
Roya Canadian Mounted Police
Oer
Northwest Territories
Northland
Marlow
Tastaner Fois
Here Comes Charlie
An English head waiter replied to a rude guest with a witty line about his position. He said he would not argue but if forced to choose weapons he would choose a grammar. The remark captures sharp humor in a dining room moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watters
France
Witte
Fars
Wild Wool Grand Entertainment Opens Friday
Friday shows feature Marche and pep by Janu Withers plus comedy Dates and Nuts and a crime does not pay segment Behind The Criminal. Animated cartoons Foxy Hunter and Tim Tyler's Luck chapter seven complete the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Wool Grand Entertainment
Janu Withers
Tim Tyler
Maggie's Appetite Scotsman Loses Teeth On Golf Course
A Scotsman paused during golf to pull a handkerchief from his pocket and dropped a set of false teeth. The caddie picked them up and the man denied ownership, saying someone else should take them because he cannot chew between meals.
Poor Testimonial About a Place for Rheumatism
Fragmentary visitor testimonial questions if the place helps rheumatism and mentions a joke about enlisting for overseas duty. The dialogue cites a person named Nathe and a Buddy comment on peace and service.
A Sore Point Teacher Amy Do We Use Soap Pupt
A playful exchange notes a desire for soap and playful feelings as Amy answers. The brief scene centers on a classroom or school interaction about hygiene products and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Caruso Teases McCormack After Questioning His Range
Dohen McCormack recalls meeting Enrico Caruso who, after being asked how the world’s greatest tenor feels this morning, responds with a witty remark about McCormack’s supposed baritone status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dohn McCormack
Enrico Caruso
Caruso
McCormack
Obituary notices for Taylor Bennett and Kingsbury in Nassagaweya district
Obituaries listed include T. Wesley Taylor of Guelph aged 73 who died at home after a brief illness. John M. Bennett of Saskatoon formerly Erin Township who died at his son's home. Elizabeth Prester Kingsbury of Nassagaweya Township who died after a brief illness. and Barbara Eleanor Currie of Guelph who died after years of ill health. Surviving relatives and funeral details are given for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor and Taylor
Norfolk Street United Church
Neliie May Rudd
Preston Taylor
Guelph
Arlene
Gwendolyn
Howard
Allan Avenue
Intermental Woodlawn
John’ M, Bennett
Saskatoon
Sask
John M. Bennett
Saskatchewan
Chas. Bennett
Thomas E. Bennett
Erin
Burtland Conover
Erindale
Wm. Bingham
Isaac Bennett
Georgetown
Robert Bennett
Acton
Emma Arper
Mount Forest
Ife
Virden
Manitoba
Edmund
Winnipeg River
North West
Ela
Fanny
Vinton
Charles
Stafford
Barbara Eleanor Currie
General Hospital
Miss Currie
Quote W
Ada
Obituary Notes From Acton and Surrounding Areas
The notice outlines the deaths of Miss Currie of Ospringe and Thomas Evan Price, detailing families, residences in Calgary Acton and Hamilton, funeral arrangements at Everton Cemetery and Fairview Cemetery, and pallbearers from local relatives and community groups.
Death of William Sprow Prompts Community Mourning
William Sprow of Acton formerly Esquesing died Friday after a lengthy life marked by strong Scottish roots and local service. He was 45, survived by widow Annie Watson, a brother James and sister Mrs John Kinnard, with ties to Koox Presbyterian Church and frequent church attendance. funeral arrangements followed in morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sprow
Willam Sprowl
John
June Sprowl
Peru
Milton
Annie Watson
Esquesing
Sprowl
Acton
Uis
Unis
Koox Presbyterian Church
Mornichey
Sudden Death of William McFadden in Acton
William McFadden dies in his sleep at his Acton home after retirement. Born sixty eight years ago in Easie Township, he spent most of his career with Beardmore Co. and was its oldest employee when Bracebridge plant closed. Interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton. funeral conducted by Rev. Milton Morrow with many relatives and friends present.
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Exquesing Township
Acton
Thomas
Evan Price
Hamilton
Mary A. Price
Concension
Exqueaing Township
Price
Minnie Watson
Norval
120Th
France
Annie Price
Bne
Meta
M. McCarthy
Toronto
Robert
Detroit
Sinclair
James Albert
Howard
Napier Street
Johnstone & Rumley
Fairview
McTavish
United Church
HH. Ol
Bennie
Fairview Cemetery
Laundaborough
Tor ~Ley
George Noazell
J. C. Matthews
Kenney
Jan
Chalmers
Mra
Todd
Lorne Todd
Vern Todd
Norman Todd
Pontine
Mich
Davidson
Alvin
Mulkiin
Mra. Watson
Jarvin
George Blesby
Niagara Falla
McMillan
Harold
Simmons
Guelph
Boucher
Boucher and Emerson
Snelgrove
John Adama
Madge Cunningham
Huttonville
Farnaworth
Bracebridge
Mary Hooper
Garfield McFadden
George Eliott
W Higgs
Lester Farrew
Duncan Shay
Huntsville
John Bauer
L. Vickers
E. Rookes
Jo Jobble
Jake Bauer
Cal
Vern Higgs
Frederick Parrew
Cliff Hunter
John Creer
Alfred Fryer
Gene
William Bralda
Pillow
Beardmore & Co
Poremen'’s Association
J Gagley
Henry Devitt
R Higgs
Aund
Clifford Hunter
Ott. McFadden
Ed Ball
J. McDonald
Joe. Gibbens
J Gibson
United Church Kirkness
Myral Quiley
Henry Destil
Guile
Frank Harvey
Ko Harvey Stratford
Mio
Hikes
Carl and
Vern
Frederick Pur- Tow
Dupean Shay
Hutsville
Puzzle Poem History Challenge Use Coupon
A garbled history puzzle poem references battles and nations from the Chivat War era. It hints at a hidden message formed by successive letter clues and asks the reader to solve for a final solution and coupon reward.
Fragmented reflection on life and media standards
The excerpt laments media adverbishments and aging readers yearning for simpler life. It contrasts modern decay with a longing for coarser foods, clothing, and homes, noting rising weariness, accidents, and duller stores.
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Tess
Also Mentioned on This Page
Melvin Dron
Trenton
Grace Santa
Frances Kelly
J. ©. Currie
Chatham
Hes Bees
Bernare
J. V. Gavage
F. A. McLean
Tilbury
Moter
William Johnstone
Myr
Roy Wansbrough
Tamily
R. H. Wandabrough
Margaret Wilson
Usherville
Susk
George Edwards
Charles McLain
Robert Garvin
Margaret Garvin
David Gwackhamer
Limehouse
Mia E. Hawthorne
Bert Mowat
Mirae. GQ
G. Emery
M. &. Nelson
Halton Presbyterial Women's Missionary Society
Burlington
Thos, EF. Price
J. E. Gamble
H. L. Bennie
Charlie
George Wallace
Yonge St
Ryrie-Birks
BSIEN
RAL Tobacco
Head's
E. P
ST. George's Square
Dizzy Daly
Carole Lombard
Fred MacMurray
Pax News
Weddie Barrie
Walter Pidgeon
Hoolgun
Gregory
Maggie
T. Wesley Taylor
Elizabeth P Kingsbury
Oxford
England
Elizabeth Prester Kingsbury
Nassaguweyn Township
Amaztah Kingsbury
Nassaguweya
Torrange
Arthur Presbyterian Church
Bramoan
Gilbert
Nassagaweya
Donald Campbell
Niasagaweya
Agnes
Kathleen
Dayton
Obie
Charles — Plester
Errett Currie
Ospringe
Alexander
Ann (McDougall) Currie
Theae
James A
Byron
Mias Rose
Oureie
New Haven
Conn
N. Hi. Robertson
Danbury
Everton
John McPheec
Peter Currie
Wm. Pinkney
John McMillan
Fred Newhouse
Cheltenham and
Snellgrove
A. E. Currie
Thomas E. Price
William Sprowl
von Blomberg
von Brauchitech
Adolf Hitler
Kalterdamm
Guelph Trust Company
E Phin
Alph Trust Company
J. M. Purcell
Wyndham and
Cork Streets
Ontario
Poor Mans University
Sto
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