Social life notes and local visits in Acton and area
Community members share visits across Hepworth Rockwood Toronto and Thistletown. Notable items include Mrs Wm Bingham and son from Hamilton guests of Mrs Bennett. Miss Laura Akins attends Winnipeg funeral. Laura Akins’ sister-in-law dies. Miss Margaret Brown passes piano exam with honors. Doris Irene Wheeler engaged to Clarence King. Town Clerk Alex Salmon in hospital awaiting operation. funeral of Malcolm McLean noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura—Akins
Winnipeg
I. Akins
Alex. C. Salmon
Toronto’General Hospital
Bracebridge Gazette
Guelph Man Improves Health Appliance
J. J. Stewart of Guelph promotes an Electro Magnetic health appliance with reported improvements. An extended ad and CKPC Preston radio broadcast advertise cures for chronic ailments. A free pamphlet is offered by mail with trouble and address. Tune in Friday and Monday at 1 30 PM CEKPC Preston for an organ program and health talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Stewart
R. Oo. Guelph Eyesigh
CKPC
Preston
CEKPC
Stewart
The Pepper Test of the King's Dagger
A king once required daggers for his soldiers tested by a Brahmin who accepted bribes from smiths. A bold smith hid pepper in a dagger to trigger a sneeze test. In seeing the pepper spray his nose, the Brahmin sneezed and cut his nose, forcing approval of the weapon.
Young Rhodesian bicyclist hunts for gold in Africa
A young Rhodesian rode 600 miles through lion country in search of work with no gun or camping gear. He faced nightfall water shortages and malarial illness before recovering in Kasama. He then bought gear and headed to Lupa River to pan for gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kasama
Tanganyika
Lupa
Entered Into Rest Mrs William Douglas Boyne
Mrs William Douglas of Boyne widow of William Douglas died at the family homestead where she had lived for 32 years in her 77th year She was a member of Omagh Presby terian Church and a life member of Women s Missionary Society Survived by three sons George Donald and David of Boyne three daughters Mrs George Leslie of Hornby Alexandrina and Margaret at home nine grandchildren a sister Mrs David Adamson 81 Catharines Rev Horace Kaye conducted the funeral Service Pallbearers were her three sons and three nephews William Douglas Guelph James Douglas Acton and W Addinson Hamilton The death of David Wilkinson Gibson occurred last week at his home in Brampton in his 78th year A native of Erin Township he was a member of the United Church and Liberal in politics Surviving are his widow Janet Petterson and Mrs Joseph Watson at Lerraqotta His father Kaiser arian at Erin also survives him The funeral was held on Tuesday to Brampton Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine
Manson "Douglas
William * Douglas
Boyne
Omagh
Presbyeran, Church and
Women’s ‘Missionary Society
George
Donald
David
Leslie
Hornby
Alexandrina
Margaret
Adamson
Catharines
Horace Kaye
Presbyterian
Church
Patlbéares
Willian
Douglas
Guelph
James Douglas
Acton
W. 3
iAddinson
Hamilton
David Wilkinson
Gibson
Brampton
Erin Township
United Church
Janet Petterson
Death of Thomas Galbraith Aged 84 In Milton District
Milton district loses esteemed citizen Thomas Galbraith after a brief illness. A member of Omagh Presbyterian Church and a Liberal, he lived to eighty four and drove daily to the post office for his mall until a few days before death. He leaves five sons and six daughters including James and Robert of Trafalgar Township Archie of Palermo Thomas of Nelson Township John of Wolfe Saskatchewan Clements Wilkie Saskatchewan H Turner Omagh Mrs Thomas Snow Nelson Mrs Orval Stout Islington and Miss Mary M Galbraith at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Galbraith
Milton and District
Omagh
Nelson
Township
John
Wolfe
Saskatchewan
Clements
Mrs. Sarah Ramshaw Dies After Prolonged Illness at 8985 Birwood
Mrs. Sarah Kelly Ramshaw formerly of Acton died at her Detroit home after a months long illness. Born in Glenwilliams Ontario she lived in Acton before moving to Detroit and marrying Hall Ramshaw in 1885. Funeral held at home with Rev. Abbot officiating, burial at Evergreen Cemetery. she leaves three children Arthur Ada and George and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Kelly
Hall Ramshaw
Birwood Avenue
Detroit
Michigan
Ramshaw
Glenwilliams
Ontario
Acton
Abbot
First Baptist Church
Highland Park
Arthur
Ada
George
Evergreen Cemetery
R. Wills
Ball
Peters
Newman
Baughman
Q. Church
R. Moore
Gatt
Zimdlerman
Kruger
Saginaw
Mich
A. H. Smith
Catherine Kelly
Oshawa
Eastern Kodak .Co
Rochester
N. Y
Rubin
E. D. Sheley
J.P. Robinson
The
Death of Malcolm McLean Ends Acton Business Era
Prominent Acton merchant Malcolm McLean died at his home The Cottage on Bower Avenue after a four month illness. He came to Acton fifteen years ago, purchased Henderson Co. and built a large store block at Mill and Willow, later taking full control of the business. His passing follows a long illness, with treatment in Toronto and recovery efforts at home. The obituary notes his leadership of Acton’s largest general store and the McLean & Co. partnership.
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Acton
Malcolm McLean
Bower Avenue
McLean
McLean & Co
Henderson &Co
McLean remembered for community service in Acton
The obituary recalls Malcolm McLean’s three decades of civic work in Acton. He led quietly, aided public causes, and earned wide esteem as a loyal church steward of Acton United Church. He died in his seventieth year, survived by widow Agnes Niven Skinner and daughter Mrs. Norman Lambert. Funeral services were held in Lindsay with arrangements reflecting his quiet life.
Life Insurance Endowment Information Request
A notice offers information on life insurance endowment products including protection, investment, business and savings options. Readers are invited to request details with no obligation.
Gregory Theatre Presents Heartbreak and Sundown Trail
The Gregory Theatre schedules for Friday March 18 feature Heartbreak starring Charlie Parrell Madge Evans and Hardie Albright with Call a Cop and Wild and Wooly novelty cartoons. Saturday March 19 offers Sundown Trail western with Tom Keene plus The Great Pie Mystery Mickey Mouse cartoon and a Dickory Dock stunt serial The Galloping Ghost. Doors offer Mickey Mouse scribblers for kiddies and dessert spoons give away during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Parrell
Madge Evans
Hardie "Albright
Tom Keene
Fox Movietons News
Notable Exchange Reveals Harsh Work Schedule
Dialogue shows two men discussing relentless hours from seven in the morning to six at night with only one hour off. Jack explains he has not yet started the new shift, planning to begin tomorrow, reflecting strain and fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Tuareg Customs Deter Affectionate Kisses Under Social Stigma
In the Tuareg of southern Algeria men avoid kissing their mother sister sweetheart or wife in public or private as it is regarded as a disgraceful conduct reflecting strong tribal codes and gender norms within the community.
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Algeria
Advertising as the cure for economic congestion says editor
Shawnee Oklahoma editor Edson R Waite cites a newspaper survey showing advertising ranks high in public interest and urges a robust ad campaign to revive business. He argues money should flow into advertising to revive circulation and rebuild the nation’s economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G.ropeberry
sShaw‘nee
Oklahoma
Itme
Boasting by Proxy and Vanity in Personal Claims
The piece warns against boasting about achievements through relatives or acquaintances. It denounces bragging of ancestors or distant connections as weak vanity and urges individuals to avoid projecting outsize status from others. It emphasizes authentic merit over borrowed prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amestor
Roosevelt
Marion Talley
Spring Windows Bring Fresh Color for Bedrooms
New decorative papers and stipple effects arrive in pastel tones for spring schemes. Plastic papers, chintzy patterns, and chambray styles offer subdued, soft color in bedroom decorating. Sunworthy colors promise lasting beauty.
New Floor Coverings Offer Broadlooms and Ranges
An advertisement promotes plain broadlooms available in any size with a complete shade range. Wiltons and Axminsters show a new Spring range of patterns and colorings. Domestic Orientals replicate genuine Oriental beauty at lower prices. Linoleum and oilcloths feature tile patterns in smart color combos.
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Wiltons
Axminsters
Impossible Is Conquered Through Persistent Endeavor
Henry Ford argues against accepting limits, urging a mindset that makes the impossible possible. He cites airships and radio as examples of past breakthroughs and says politics graft poverty crime need not endure forever.
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Henry Ford
Free Press Introduces New Low Price Want Ads
The Free Press will launch a new plan for Want Ads next week. Ads up to 25 words cost 25c with cash. credit charges rise to 35c and 10c extra if replies use the Free Press Box. The change cuts the previous 30c for fifteen words, offering advertiser savings.
Safe grease removal for linoleum with earth powder
The article warns that heating grease spots on linoleum with iron and paper can crack the surface. It recommends warming fuller's earth or whitening powder and sprinkling it on the mark. The heated powder draws out the grease quickly, though multiple applications may be needed for stubborn stains.
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Arid
Free
Walter Quinn
Hepworth
Visitea
Acton Friends
Colin. Kitching
Rockwood
Chas. Moore
Toronto
Mrr
Chas. Tandsborough
Thistletown
A. A. Worle
Muriel Hortop
Everton
Emily Young
Joan- Nicol
Wm. "Bingham and Gon
Robert ‘Bennett
Messrs
Eugene "McPherson
Harold
Jas. Hudson
Kitchener
Co. c. “Henderson
G. P. Dutchburn and Family
Paris
L. G. King
Margaret Brown
Toronto Conservatory of Music
D. D. Wheeler
Doris
Irene
Clarence King
Georgetown
Daggeer
Mrs
William Douglas, ‘Boyne
David Gibson
Thos. Galbraith, Milton
Sarah Kelly Ramshaw
Malles
Acton United Church
Lindsay
D-J- Mc.Intyre
Life Insurance
Frederick L. Wright
Imperial Life. Agurance. Company
Acton, Ontario
Edson R. Waite
Shawnee
Bray
Bray Chick OK Hatchery
Geo. C. Brown
Notval
Macdonald
Natures
E . Li
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