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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 18, 1937
Page
8
Marriages and obituaries from Acton and Georgetown area
Notices record marriages and obituaries with names and locations from Acton Ontario and surrounding townships for March 1937. Includes Whitham McKeown in Acton, Sunter in Rockwood, Findley in Bequesing, Harding in Esquesing, and an in memoriam for Edna Robson with family signatures.
Local notes hint at spring events and community updates
Calendar items mention Easter dates and St Patrick celebrations. Erin Creamery sold to John Gardiner of Orangeville. Halton County Musical Festival dates are April 22 to 24. St James Church service led by Rev E Brillinger in Guelph. Guelph stage group presented a town hall musical comedy. A Clydesdale sold at West Point Stock Farm in Galt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Creamery
John Gardiner
Orangeville
Halton County
Rev. E. Brillinger
St. James’ Church
Guelph
Clydesdale
Jessie Seabreeze
J. E. Pearen
HW. C. McLaughlin
West Point Stock Farm
Galt
Quturlo
St. Joseph's Players
Relics of Kruger Found in Lisbon Curiosity Shop
Three Kruger relics were found in a Lisbon shop and bought for 260 by Eric Louw South African Minister to Lisbon. He will present them to the Kruger Museum in Portugal. The items include a shirt and a worn plate with an inked "O. P" mark and a letter by Kruger detailing his exile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kruger
Lisbon
Portugal
Eric Louw
Kruger
O. P
Pretoria
Loureiro Marques
Lourenvo Marques
Hin
Hae Tetlep
Uddrras
Tlettenant Jose
Francesco da Vous
alde-de-Caimp
Lourenco
North Country Winter Snow Delays Work and Ails Residents
The letter describes six inches of new snow, lingering storms, and difficult travel as lumbermen rush to finish a spring log cut. Illness spreads among workers but precautions protect others, while farm chores adapt to harsher conditions. The writer notes equipment needs, seed programs, and a shift from city comforts to rural self sufficiency. Cordial regards from W. W. Jonson Ror Ne 1 Thornloe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuse Paxss
Wilfred
Object of the game questioned by elderly spectator
An elderly woman attended a football match to see her son play and asked the guide about the game’s objective. The guide replied that the aim is to put the ball in the meter, while noting players would be less obstructive if they did not hinder each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro
Ife
Georgetown
Maple Feats
Canadiens
Georgetown Aena
Montreal Maroons
Foster
Hewitt
Maple Leafs
Clearing Auction Sale In Eramosa Township
Extensive public auction in Eramosa Township Eden Mills area featuring farm stock and equipment. Horses cattle pigs sheep harnesses tractors implements and miscellaneous farm goods to be sold Tuesday March 16 1937 starting at 12 o'clock noon with proceeds to be removed by buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Argo
Eramosa
Eden Mills
York Road
Marcie
Jersey
Oxford Down
Oxford
McCormick-Deering
Vooth
Harrow
Massey-Harris
Chatham
Acton MH
Bae Gout
Torporsy
Ernrst Rossen
Miles Ett
Guelph
Stanley Nurpa
Eden Malls
Durham
Ross Arso
Ad i Welack
Waon
Eesleshall
Acton
Neusrhold Effects
Soboun
China to adopt abbreviated characters in education reform
A Nanking report says the Ministry of Education approved a set of abbreviated characters to replace standard forms and will implement them immediately. Regulations governing usage are being drafted and textbooks for free education and primary schools will be revised to include the simplified characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Nanking
Ministry of Education
Public Auction of Nassagnaweya Estate Lands 1937
The estate of Kenneth McLeod Nassagnaweya Halton Ontario funds seeks sale by public auction on March 20 1937 at 3 p m. The property includes East half of Lot 17 Sixth Concession Nassagnaweya with about 100 acres and a frame house and frame barn. 10 percent down with balance in twenty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth McLeod
Nassagnaweya
Halton
Ontario
Parmer
John A. Elliott
Nassugaweya
Hulton
Shilton, Wallbridge & Ault
McKinnon Bldg
Toronto
Gordon Wilfred McLeod
Charles Edward McLeod
George E. Elliott
Milton
Onturio
Acton Out of O H A Race in Close Hockey Clash
Acton presses the play but fails to score as Simcoe takes a 3 2 win in a fast hard fought game. Simcoe leads 7 5 in shots as LaPortune makes key saves while Acton’s Terry and Greer show brief bursts of effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simonoe
Acton
Greer Wan
Hind
Simex
LaFortune
Walters
Albo
al “Simeone
Greer
House
YaFortune
Lindsay
Terry
Simcune
Lavortune
Agalo
Davidson
Nevur
Nobes
LaPortune
Goual
Kentner
Terry Wings
I Marza
Ezard
Rus Morton
Mooney
BE. Marva
Gibbens
Foalle
Mw Woods
Simcoe
Gaal
TaPortune
Oatman
Jacques
Exselline
Habermell
Hause
Jenereaux
O'Donnell
Huawser
Ponte
J. Gilmour
Little Surprises of Life and Hidden Blessings
A reflection on happiness found by chance while seeking something else. The author notes that overlooked unclaimed treasures often appear by mercy, guiding you to notice joyful possibilities in life. The quote by Van Dyke inspires awareness of everyday gifts along life’s pathways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
van Dyke
Acton Falls to Simcoe in O H A Battle of the Bracket
Acton’s hockey hopes dim as Simcoe dominates the O H A series, taking both games in a crowd filled arena. Rumors swirl on veteran players Frank Gibbons and Jack Greer retiring, with trainer Bill Eccleshall also set to depart.
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Rockwood
John Sunter
Elima
Beth Burrie
Pindley
Griffin Sprowl
Conces
Sion 4
Bequesing Township
William John Findley
Ada al
Berta Srowl
Memoriam
Robson
Edna
To-Mor
Jesse
Pieuxse
Ruth Gibson
Ken Soble
CKCL
Oom Faul
Sint Found
Harold
Car
Department of Agriculture
Jonson
Thornloe
MCC
Nassagaweya
EATON
Mainprize
ROYAL
Jessie Matthews
Milton Bertie
Jolly
Nent
Thur
Field
Merle Oberon
Waterloo
Eimes
Simcoe Arena
Hut
Dick Carroll
Frank Gibbons
Jack Greer
Buhl Eccleshal
England
Prank Gibbons
Duck Greer Teqainad
Prank
Bill Eccleshall
Elora
Enthista
Frank
Clinton
Guelph Dumos
St Marys
St. Marys
OS Krenics Bist OF Sales
The
Canadian Legion
Poppy Fund
W. Coles
J. M. McDonald
F. L. Wright
Cambridge
Coronation
Chas. S. Beatty
Cambridge Clothes
Elliott Bros
Sumat
Fiano Panett
King
Edward Mil
Canadas
France
United States
Buffalo
Che -Artun
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