Social Notes From The Week End Visits And Engagement
Powonals Mr George Soper Jr of Kitchener spent the week end at his home here. Tor onto visitors include Mr and Mrs Gordon McKay and others at Mrs E Wansbroughs. Engagement announced of Gertrude May Muller to George S Leake with wedding in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Soper, Jr
Kitchener
Gordon McKay
Toronto
E. Wansbrough
George Agnew
George Edward
Elmer McKechnie
Flora Jean McKechnie
Jamestown, NY
George Soper
Alex. McGregor
San Princisco
Cal
W. 2D.talbot
Whitham McKeown Wedding Held At Home
A quiet wedding united Josephine Whitham and Joseph McKeown at four o'clock last Saturday in Mrs A McKeown’s home. Rev Morrow officiated in a fern and flower bower. The bride wore shell pink satin moire with roses, escorted by her brother Lloyd, with Olive Cannon as bridesmaid. After a wedding supper the couple planned a motor trip to the United States before settling in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McKeown
Josephine
Joseph Whitham
Olive Cannon
Gordon Cook
United States
Actan
Care of the sow and litter advice from Experimental Barn notes
The brood sow should be thrifty at breeding and maintained in breeding condition during pregnancy with pasture in summer and outside lot feeding in winter. Bran, oats, shorts, tankage and skim milk form the recommended ration. potassium iodide in water prevents hairness and gaitre. provide artificial heat if farrowing in cold, use bedding and guard rails to protect piglets. nursing slop and gradual feed increases after farrowing. weaning advised at six to eight weeks. reference to Experimental Barn Daddan Head San Katehhewen for results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiss Sons
Daddan Head
San Katehhewen
Bazaar Suspicion As Local Prowler Targets Stalls
At a recent bazaar in Crantte City a native was seen moving between stalls with an overcoat concealing an object. He finally placed his burden in a bran tub. An attendant asked for a penny, the reply claimed the man was feeding a rabbit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crantte
Good Night Story of 1937 Hockeys in Acton
A lengthy report covers Acton versus Elora with an 8-2 Acton win and an earlier 4-3 lead for Acton in a back and forth game. Notable moments include Quinn scoring on Fisher, Brown edgework, and Seiting and Morton contributing goals for Acton. The piece notes a large crowd, multiple penalties, and a final tally that showcased Acton’s strong night on home ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Vic Murzo
Uelny
Elora
Woods
Eve
Bianco
Homestore
Ilo Marzo
Yerry
Brown
Quinn
Fishers Pags
Nice
Herb
Inter
Lindsay
Tilo
Terry
Ile
Mooney
Rufinelli
Walser
Blorn
Qoal
Dryer
F. Runnells
Elorn
Seiting
Morton
Bus Morton
Walters
Brlnce
Joe Woods
Aw Reet
Terey
Marzo
J. Runnelly
Tanne Bhaco
Hblineo
Slisks
Woodson
Buince
Seththis
Waltess
Bun Morton
Perry
Thes
Aignan Oon
Malthing
J. Runnella
Fillmore
H. Woods
Gank
Gibbons
EL Muara
Ff Murs
J. Woods
Anderson
Joe Kentner
Liberal MSP Dr. Roberts expelled from Ontario Liberal fold
Dr A D Roberts Liberal MSP for Sault Ste Marie faced expulsion after charging unethical behavior and alleging an attempt to block mail to Algoma Steel. Premier Mitchell Hepburn ousted him in a dramatic Toronto legislature speech. Roberts accused a private financier of steering policy while the people's representative stayed idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Roberts
Sault Ste. Marie
Ont
Algoma Steel Corporation
Ontario
Mitchell Wepburn
Liberal Party
Toronto
Roberts
People's
Dr. Roberts
James Dunn
Death of W. D. Smith in Toronto and Acton funeral
Obituary notes the death on Tuesday of W. D. Smith at his home 328 Garnock Avenue Toronto age seventy eight. Born in Trafalgar Township he lived in Acton before moving to Toronto twenty years ago. He served as Acton Municipal Officer and was a Presbyterian. Funeral held in Toronto then interment in Fairview Cemetery Acton with pallbearers listed. Mrs. Smith is Catharine McMillan sister of Councillor Jas E. McMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Smith
Garnock Avenue
Toronto
Smith
Trafalgar Township
William Smith
Acton
Fairview Cemetery
Mr. Smith
Presbyterian Church
H. L. Bennie
M . Donald McDougall
Henry Bell
N. P P. McLamn
Samuel Eccles
J. Collison
G. Carroll
Motor Accident in Nelson Township
Herbert Coulson, 59, is in Hamilton hospital with serious head injuries after being thrown from his car in a collision near Melson. A car driven by Jack Keyes, recently Assistant Manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce in New York and now in Montreal, collided with Coulson’s vehicle. Keyes escaped unharmed. His father, former chief at Galt, died in Toronto, and Keyes was travelling to Galt for funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Coulson
Hamilton
Melson
Jack Keyes
Canadian Bank of Commerce
New York
Montreal
Coulson
Keyes
Galt
Toronto
Acton High School Literary Society Holds Third Meeting
The Acton High School Literary Society met on Friday. Tritty Burkholder chaired with Tommy Watson as interlocutor. Marie Brune, Dorthy Arnold sang a duet. Gordon McCuteneon read. Form 1 girls performed a dance. Dela Van Wyck and Doris Hilton read parts of a paper. Gordon Bilton and Normand Wright sang a duet as the minstrel chorus closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Society of
Acton High School
Tritty Burkholder
Tommy Watson
Marie BruneHe
Dorthy Arnold
Gordon McCuteneon
Tool
Dela van Wyck
Gordon Bilton
Doris Hilton
Normand Wright
Minsteels
Closinis
Moy. P.O. Meeting Highlights Local Program
The UL PY P.O. held its regular meeting at Mr and Mrs ALGG’s home with President Melvin McGullough presiding. Topics included funding biogas at the est mertine and a varied program featuring readings songs and a solo by Fred Packer along with instrumental numbers. Lunch followed and no dance occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UL PY. P.O
Algg
Clarridge
Melvin McGullough
Est Mertine
Teonard Labman
Misa Wille Price
Jean Manos
Heber
A McGowan
Elwood Johnston
Greenock honoring bride-to-be and fiancé before marriage
About eighty friends and former neighbors gathered at Greenock school house to honor Miss Josephine McKeown and Mr. Joseph Whitham. A program featured music and readings, a two note mantle clock presented, thanks given, and refreshments with dancing to close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock School House
Josephine McKeown
Joseph Whitham
Basil Johnston
George Anderson
Lorena Locker
Ospringe
Helen
Wilmun West
Miss McKeown
Mr. Whitheam
Fred West
Jas. Moore
Charles McKeown
E. Mann
When Life Was Discovered on the Moon Hoax
The New York Sun backed a sensational hoax by Richard Adams Locke claiming lunar inhabitants and beasts. The series drew massive circulation before Locke confessed the stories were fictional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Good Newathering
Richard Adams Locke
Sun
Prent Astonomer
Sir John Herche
Cape Town
South Africa
Locke
New York
Allan Poe
Moses Yate Cheareh
Newsak
Village Gossip Turns On Truth In Earliest Tales
A humorous exchange unfolds as two residents spar over verses and truth. The village postmaster quips that this is the first time either has spoken honestly, highlighting small town wit and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kudd
Thor
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