Social and Personal Interest Notes From Acton Area
Miss Gladys Huffman born in Toronto for weekend visits. Marjorie Buck of Toronto stayed with friends in Acton. Miss Ada Sodeph Lantie of Aylmer visited. Mrs B M Wilson and J Campbell Currie spent the weekend at home. Miss Ame Bel Robinson of Kenilworth visiting sister Emma Robins. Mr and Mrs W D Wallace of Aylmer visited. Viniet Laird of Georgetown spent weekend with Mrs O H Moore in Dundas. Mrs Cameron Scott of Eden Mills visited Mrs Henderson and Mrs Rawson. Sympathy extended to Mrs Jus Moore and Miss Clara Moore on Arthur Moore’s death in Edmonton. The Warren family from Toronto visited John Wood’s household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jus. Moore
Clara FE. Moore
Edmonton
Arthur Moore
HD. Warren
Barbara Warren
J. U .Warren
and Mirs Co. R. Warren
Billy
Toronto
Mm. John Wood
Weather talk as social icebreaker and its pitfalls
Robert Lynd argues in The Saturday Review that weather remains the safest universal topic for strangers yet easily stalls conversation. He notes the subject prompts action to bridge silence but can trap speakers in endless comparisons of wet days and summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defolye Davis
Welland Valley
Robert Lynd
The
Saturday Review
Patriarch Tree in Oaxaca Claims Ancient World Record
A southern Mexico tree in Santa Maria del Tule near Oaxaca is claimed as the oldest living thing on earth. Experts estimate 5,000 to 6,000 years old based on its massive trunk and slow growth, linking its age to ancient Egypt and biblical events.
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Mexico
Santa Maria del Tule
Oaxaca
Menes
Egypt
Cheops
Nila
YLATTEREE Wife Lecture Sparks Teasing Exchange
The brief dialogue shows Tibby and Will teasing about a wife named Jones and her new hat. The exchange suggests social commentary on appearances and affection in a light rural voice.
County Council Proposes Treatment and Road Upgrades
County Council considers extending employee protection by insurance and proposes a county road plan from Hornby to the Town Line with Peel County concessions. A new improved Milton Brampton road is urged, plus a report on County Buildings and grants for agricultural work. The municipality seeks a 1934 highway grant of 67,809.73 and approves related accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Hare
Norld
Hornby
Peel County
Peel County Council
Milton
Brampton
Ontario Agricultural College
J. E. Whitelock
Agriculal
L. Patterson
J. H. McCormack
Department of Health
County of
Welland
G. Currie
J. Irving
Duncan Campbell
G. Warris
Wanden
Halton
Carled
G. Harris
J. Brecken
Raliwaya
Onetary
Aart ‘Pinance Printing
Partridge Now Vice President of Goodyear Canada Limited
A. G. Partridge of Wolverhampton England has been appointed Vice President of The Goodyear Time & Rubber Co. of Canada Limited. He has served six years as Director and General Manager of The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Co. (Great Britain) Limited and will lead Goodyear affairs in Canada from the Now Toronto head offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Partridge
Wolverhampton
England
Goodyear Time & Rubber Co. of Canada, Limited
Partridge
Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Co. (Great Britain) Limited
Goodyear
Canada
Toronto
Still Looking for a Husband in a Witty Exchange
A brief exchange shows a worried person询问 about a husband. The other replies they already have one but seek the right partner, revealing urban social humor.
Paper caution note from Park Commissioner and Mayor
The Park Commissioner issued leaflets urging residents not to litter the park. The Mayor stated they had not previously seen the campaign and emphasized community responsibility.
Local Florist Expands Greenhouse Range for Bouquets
Cut flowers note heavy trimming this week in daffodils and tulips. The grower reports excellent quality sto gle and invites visitors to their greenhouses. An additional house was added to the range to handle floral deeds.
Marriage Mart marks first anniversary in Tokyo
The Cupid’s headquarters in Tokyo celebrated its first anniversary as a marriage office. Only 33 marriages were arranged in 12 months, but many prospects remained listed. Women applicants outnumbered men, with men seeking looks and modern education as key traits.
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Cupid
Tokyo
Japan
Tfe
Durham tops Acton in rough hockey clash with late goals
Durham defeats Acton 4 to 1 as Elvidge and Raybould spearhead scoring. Crowd fights erupt briefly prompting police ejection of leaders while Durham's strong lineup and three ex pros dominate a hard, physical game on a rough ice surface.
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Greer
Tucker
Currie
Wilson
Norm Morton
Durham
Reybould Intaed
Elvidge
McQirr
Acton
Sgn
Norm
Lquor
Terry
Raybould
Walters
Morton
Gibbons
Schulz
Joe Kentner
Joe
HutYman
Aston
Bus Morton
EL Schutz
Mve
Dean
Mumi Ag
O. Talbot
Preston
Durham ‘Ton
Pigeons Create Their Own Bath Etiquette in London
In Royal Exchange London a pigeons order forms around a tiny fountain. Dozens gather on sunny days to bathe in a queued ceremony. A few dominant birds regulate the line while others are gently disciplined if they linger or stray, ensuring orderly washing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onse Royal Exchange
London
Tima
Batha
Misreadings of Communism and Capitalism Reconsidered
A reflective piece argues that Communism means common good and that objections target misrepresentations, not core ideals. It asserts capitalism flaws lie in selfish men, not money, and warns against harsh judgments that wound character. It cites a phrase about not condemning others and calls for sane, measured critique.
Quebec Spinning Wheel Revival Boosted by Tourists and Policy
In Quebec the spinning wheel makes a comeback for home crafts under the Agriculture Department. About 80,500 wheels and 62,200 looms exist in the province as the thrifty craft revival attracts antique lovers and visiting tourists who sustain local hand loom traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Department of Agriculture
Québec
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Gladys Huffman
Tan Kirkness
Port Gidney
Marjorie Buck
Mia -Sodeph-Lantie
Aylmer
B. Mi Wilson
J. ‘Campbell Currie
Chatham
Amabel Robinson
Kenilworth
Emma Robin‘gon
Amr
W. D. Wallace
Aia
Aye
Ratan
Stier ‘Wilson
Viniet Laird
Georgetown
Mra
O. H. Moore
Dundas
Cameron Scott
Eden Mills
D. A. Henderson
BR. Rawson
Robert Boott
Eden” Mills
Mrs. Rawson
Ernest Speight
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Mrs
John Mowat
Patriarch OF the Trees
Rachlin’s
AUTON
County Council
Heason
AL H. Bishop & & Son of
Woshat
Johnstone & Rumleys
Johnstons i Rumley
Ylore
Marriage Mart
Whitby
Murham
Acton Hag
Wall
St'a
Group Pictures
Clinton
Brantford
Hill Glorey
Count OF
Monte “Cristo
Nova Pilbeam
Laurel
Wingie Pish
Ex News
May Robson
Warren Wil Yom
Jean Parker
Manuel
Bright Eyes
Shirley ‘Temple
March Ward
Merry Widow
David Copperfield
Spinning Wheel
Wood's
Tin
Tin Country Club
Commodore
McCormick’s
Weston’s
C. B. Swackhamer& Co
Kodak
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