Acton Men and Friends Visit Over Week End
A string of visits and homecomings described: Henry Archie from South Porcupine, Hugh Fraser from Western University in London, James Cowle and family from Whitby with George Cowle, Fred Warren from Toronto visiting John Wood’s home, and others including Mrs. Armstrong from Brampton and Mrs. J. H. Smith. Several others, such as Doris Johnstone, Wm Johnstone, and G A Dills, are listed among attendees or travelers, with Florida and Ottawa mentions and a return from a Florida holiday.
Pula Poems Puzzle Contest Teases Readers
This is the first of Pula Poems by W. Coles to appear in Acton. Readers are invited to solve four clues. the first correct answer at Tre Fare Pass office wins two Gregory Theatre adult tickets. The poem hints at a sports theme with references to Simcoe and hockey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Coles
Acton
Coles
Tre Fare Pass
Gregory Theatre
Seed germination tests urged by Agriculture Dept ad
An Agriculture Department advertisement warns farmers to obtain germination tests for seed before sowing. It stresses value of tested seed free from weeds and high germination rates and urges timely testing before seeding begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deparbment of Agriculture
Ostrich Dies From Indigestion At Zoo
A postmortem at the London Zoo found the ostrich died after swallowing a tin opener left by a visitor. The bird had also eaten items like two staples an American cent and a keeper’s hat badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Zoo
Minister On Bicycle Trip Seeks Missing Keeper
A fragmentary dialogue portrays a minister questioning a gatekeeper about a vanished keeper. The gatekeeper recalls the man as part of the government base and notes the keeper is dead, prompting the minister to reflect on political support and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatekepper
Gvith
Gatekeeper
Canon Knox Lite Tourment in Ireland Chronology Begun
The fragment mentions Canon Knox Lite touring Ireland and a vicar’s regulia week beginning. It references the Dark souls and Bishop Henson with a tone of mockery or farce. The readable bits suggest a satirical or religious context with barking Christians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon Knox Lite
Ireland
Dark Souls
Regulia
Cowes
Henson
Gregory Theatre Adventure in Manhattan Screenings
A fragmentary cinema notice lists films at Gregory Theatre including Adventure in Manhattan with Jean Arthur and Mr Deeds to Town with Joel McCrea. Also shown are Village Smithy and Flash Gordon Chapter 8 with March dates unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Deeds
Jean Arthur
Joel McCrea
Curzon
Leon Navarra
Flash Gordon
Am I Having Fun and Lets Ring Doorbells Cartoon Debuts
A brief Pax News item notes the comedy Am I Having Fun staged by Constance Dennett with star power Frederic March and Olivia de Havilland in Fromt the World Rumous, plus a cartoon Lets Ring Doorbells and a band segment featuring Jimmy Lunceford on a March Monday listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Dennett
Pax News
Hervey Allen
Frederic March
Olivia de Wavilland Band
Jimmy Lunceford
Notice to Creditors for Angus McEuachern Estate Acton Ontario
Creditors of Angus McEuachern late of Acton Ontario must send full names addresses and claim details to the undersigned solicitor. Under Section 51 Trustees Act notice is given that after April 5 1937 executors will distribute the estate to those legally entitled and will not be liable for unseen claims. Dated March 4 1937. Mary Wilhelmina McEachern and John Allan Executors. Hy N Farmer Acton Ontario Solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus McEuachern
Acton
Mary Wilhelmina McEachern
John Allan
Hy . N
Auction Sale in Esquesing Provides Mixed Livestock Lots
Public auction by Wallace Swackhamer at Esquesing Township farm Lot 32 Concession 3 near Acton on Tuesday March 1st features Shorthorn cattle including Undine Daisy and Matchless Lassie plus Grade cows and calves. Yorkshire hogs Dambery View and other stock. Oxford sheep 10 ewes and 4 ewes lambs. one Warmblood horse aged 11. 125 Dooley potatoes for seed. No reserve. auctioneer Boy Hindley listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Swackhamer
Esquesing
Acton
Royal Wimple
Brae Wimple
Attle
Yorkshire Hoos
Dambery View
Bret
John Straw
Mumbery
Ontario
York
Oxford
Lok
Guelps
Tatas
Claas
Weares
Boy Hindley
Kilbride Juniors Win Dramatic Series at Milton High
Kilbride Juniors won the Hallow Junior Dramatic Series at Milton High School with The Bishop's Candlesticks. Judges praised the even tempo and sympathetic acting, singling out Robert Beadle as the convict and Miss Jean Snyder as the bishop's sister. The Milton players presented The Old Bull with strong turns by William Tolton and Gordon Cartwright, and musical interludes accompanied by Vernon Mac Arthur and Emmett McGibbon.
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Milton
Milton and Kilbride
Hallow
Cameron Mathews
Toronto
Mathews
Kilbride
Jean Snyder
Mr. Mathews
Loyd Mildur
N. Howard
Road Harbottle
L. Crawford
Wm. Tolton
Little Albert
J. T. Snyder
Ruth Cartwright
Palermo Juniors Win Drama Series in Halton Contest
Cameron Mathews presided over the Halton County Junior Dramatic Series praising Palermo Juniors for the winning production Brothers in Arms. He lauded Betty Pallbrother as director and lead, George Breckan as the aggrieved husband, and Bruce Fox as the driver. The Norval Juniors follow with In May with June praised for charm and strong performances by Alexina Sinclair and others. Final series set for Milton on March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Mathews
Halton
Geting
Mathews
Palermo
Betty Pallbrother
Norval Juniors
Alexina Sinclair
Craig Reid
Ruth Gitfen
Isabel Wrigglesworth
FF. J. Guroy
Milton
J. McBates
Kilbride
Beggara Factory Reported In Madrid By Spanish Journalist
A Spanish journalist, He ty Senor Carrila, lived two months as a Madrid beggar to expose a factory creating fake injuries. The operation, run by a man nicknamed The Artist, uses artificial limbs and methods to simulate blindness or paralysis for money.
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Madrid
Youngest Peer Named for King George VI Coronation Invitation
At 100 years old Lord Montagu of Beaulieu is the youngest peer included on the coronation invitationist list for King George VI of England. He inherited the title from his father the second baron at age three. his mother is the Hon. Mrs. Edward Playdel Bouverie.
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Lord Montagu of
Obituary notices from Acton and Guelph region
Mrs Samuel Fisk of Acton was buried in Walkerton Cemetery after a Thursday funeral. Mrs Vink died in Guelph General Hospital after a fall near her home a month earlier. Born in Brant Township, she was 53, survived by husband, adopted daughter, two sisters and two brothers. William H Carton of Nassagaweya and Guelph Township died at Hilldale Cottage at age 75 following a brief illness. He farmed in Nassagaweya, active in United Church and conservative in politics. He leaves a widow, a sister and four brothers. another brother and sister predeceased him. Funeral Friday at four from his residence to Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Samuel Fisk
Acton
Walkerton
Vink
Guelph General Hospital
Brant Township
Mr. Fisk
Western Canada
Fisk
Pis‘c
Sald
Lovell Bros
Nassagaweya Township
William H. Carton
Hilldale Cottage
Guelph Township
Marchard
Guelph
Carton
Lfe
United Church
William Cusick
Moffat
Leamon
Joseph
Toronto
Matthew
Seattle
M. J. Carton
Milton
James
Rockwood
Alex. Graham
Campbellville
Woodlawn Cemetery
Year of activity in Duke of Devonshire I O D E chapter
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter I O D E reports a year of charitable work and events led by Secretary Mrs. E E Barr. Funds raised include 82.37 for Af C A improvements. 22063 milk bottles were given to Public School children. Members shared in Endowment Fund drives and several social and patriotic events. Officers for 1997 are listed with multiple appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
E. E. Barr
Af. C. A
Children's Aid Society
Veterans
Acton
Lakeside
W. M. Cooper
F. S. Plow
Plow. Pearen
J. Mc McDon
Pompous Pan Authority Tests 11th Graders in Europe Geography
A pompous man posing as an education expert entered a local English school to test the 11th grade geography. When he asked for the capital of Old England, a sharp student responded with a quick retort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Europe
Olland
Clusa
Acton Fights Simcoe In Tight Playoff Duel
Acton loses to Simcoe 4-3 in the second round playoff opener and trails in the series. Lafortune starred for Simcoe in a cautious goaltending duel as Acton pressed with numerous chances but could not finish.
Davidson and Nobes Lead O'Donnell Defense
The lineup features W Habermille H Hause and wings Davidson E Nobes FP O'Donnell with O'Donnell O Howser as alternates and sub goalie Oiliimere. Referees Gordon McKay and Hamilton noted.
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Paris
G. England
Roe
Full
Kempthorne
McHutcheon
Palmer
Kuhlman
W. England
Cuthberton
Bestwick
H. Walker
Defeoree
Gordon McKay
Hamilton
W. Habermille
H. Hause
Davidson
E. Nobes
O'Donnell
O. Howser
Oiliimere
Successful Auction Sale in Eramosa District
One of the best sales in years was held for John Hamilton Eramosa on Wednesday. Horses brought as high as 225 dollars, a grade cow with calf at foot sold for 93, sheep 15, oats at Bic bushel. R J Kerr of Acton acted as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hamilton
Eramosa
R. J. Kerr
Acton
Dublin Literary Society Holds Friday Meeting With Debate
The Dublin Literary Society met at the school with President W. Lanham presiding. After opening ceremonies, programs included a piano duet, readings by Rachel Mullin and Mrs. McGlaughlin, vocal duets by Annie Kelly and Verne Webster, and a debate on whether a boy with a high school education and $2000 should pursue a four year agricultural course rather than immediate farming. the negative won the judges’ decision. Lamb was served and a social hour followed.
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The
Dublin Literary
W. Lanham
Young
Robertson
Rachel Mullin
Dawes
Sheila
Kevin Breen
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Henry Archie
South Porcupine
Hugh Fraser
Western University
London
James Cowle
Babe
Whitby
George Cowle
Fred Warren
John Wood
Donald Campbell
Cheltenham
Mrs. Armstrong
Brampton
J. H. Smith
Wm. Johnstone
Doris Johnstone
G. A. Dills
Ottawa
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
R. F. Johnstone
F. A. McLean
Florida
Harold Swackhamer
Arthur Swackhamer
Stephen Guest
Calgary
Alta
EL Thetford
Milas Merlin’ Kirkness
Kitchener
Yvan Kirkness
Port Sidney
Chas. UL. Hirkness
Simcoe
Paulfit Howlers
George Wallace
Clothes Shop
Yonge St
Ryrie-Birks
E. P. Head
Su ST
George's Square
Manhattan
Anthony Adverse
Yorkshire
Kilbride Club
Mrs
Samuel Fisic
Ble. Harr
H. J. A. Vraner
D.A. MacRae
Elog. Haard
J. C. Matthews
al H Bishop
Hennett
G. A. Duili
J. Dryden
Phinist—Mmiss PL Smith
Actor — Greer
Walters
Kentner
Terry
XL Marzo
Lindsay
Heard
Mortel
Mooney
Gibbons
E. Marzo
Labortune
Gimcoe
Bat Tulle
Were
Clory
Nowle Morenz
Marzo
LaFortune
Greer
Habermill
Ezard
Nobel
Marton
I. Murzo
Esseltine
la Fortune
Morton
Ftlve
Mabermill
LaPortune
Haase
Murzo
Hause
Eneskine
Watters
Hutte
Tento
Pats & Shr S “Ord
Inter Hause
Hubermille
Dakortune
Gibbens
Nhat
Beard
Pepper
Creer
Lia Fortune
Yerry
Centry
Lindgay
Marva
Rooney
E. Mareo
Allirates
Dublin Literary Society
Bray Chicks
Steve
Fred W. Bray
Chick Hatchery
Norton Motors
V. C
Philip Konowal
V-C
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