Obituary notices and marriage records from Acton 1935
Fragmented notices report marriages in Detroit and Davison with names Dross Terre Deveson Sara Laird McDonald Hubert Panton and James Davison B A emeritus of Guelph Collegiate Institute. Deaths include William Panton Vancouver Guelph March 1935 and Janet Rennie Conway Huntsville. Funeral for Bana Robson Acton at St Albans three pm Palmview Cemetery Interment Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Johnstone
Delaware
Alamus Conway
Toronto
Robson
Main Street
Acton
Bana
Thomas
Elizabeth Robson
St. Alban's Church
Palmview Cemetery
Early Spring Notes From Acton District
Brampton to adopt daylight saving April 28 with Toronto plans. Guelph daylight saving May 12 to September. Newmarket cuts tax rate to 40 mills. Maple sap runs as harvest nears. Acton Juniors down Milton 1 0 in hockey. Canada Skate Company plant destroyed by fire and to be rebuilt. local notices on auctions, real estate ads, and clergy moves. several town arrangements affected by mild weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Skate Company
Mitchener
Messrs
Roy_wid_ Gordon Bauer
Realdeals of
Acton
Patty Cake for Paddy's Day by Betty Barclay
A Paddy’s Day feature outlines a green iced brandy cake recipe plus accompanying dishes and desserts. It includes green decorations and a collection of party recipes such as stuffed green peppers lime Russian cream fondant and a festive pineapple dessert with green coloring and decorative accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Barclay
Jules
Voices on Talent and Fear of Failure by Joseph Parker
A fragmentary quotation attributed to Joseph Parker urges readers to value their talents and not bury them, warning that hiding one’s gifts is like burying oneself. The noisy parable contrasts earthly effort with spiritual consequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Parker
Anniversary gathering for Kennedy couple sparks warm sendoff
Neighbors and friends hosted a farewell event at Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Kennedy home on a Friday night in 1935. The couple, soon moving to Namagaweya to farm, were praised for years of companionship and loyalty. A lamp and Aladdin lamp ceremony followed, with brief speeches and music before dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Kennedy
Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy
Namagaweya- Fe
Nassagaweya
Messrs
Mansell Nelles
J J. Kennedy
Cameron Ranshaw
Thos
McMillan
Aketch
G. W. Dewey
Meee Payss
Georgetown
Effeult
Ballhafad
Acton
Linehouse
Glenwl
Tams
Dewey
J. W. Seale
Neve D.C. Crowley
Hef Cranky
Croley
Hunter
Ots. Coleman
Auto by Diography of a Scottie Reminds Cruel Leash Cruelty
A Scottie narrator describes daily abuse by his owner who walks him each morning and returns at night. The dog explains the leash suppresses natural sniffing rituals and asserts dogs read the news of the day through external investigations. The piece contrasts rural life with apartment confinement and notes a change after moving to the country.
Ancient circus feats traced to early amphitheaters
An eminent archaeologist uncovers Crete’s ancient performances that resemble modern circus acts. Descriptions include a girl tossed by a bull and a woman performing a somersault, aligning with today’s bareback displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Ain
Percussion Instruments in Orchestra History and Roles
The text distinguishes two percussion families: skined drums like tambourines and frame drums, and metal or wood types like cymbals bells gongs and triangles. It notes drums as oldest, kettledrums for definite notes, and mentions gongs bells and long tubular bells used in pieces such as Tchaikovsky overtures, with cymbals shaping climaxes.
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Tchaikoveky
Clearing sale notices announce Parm stock and farm gear
A sequence of sale notices lists Parm stock and farm equipment at auctions. Bruyns in Almhouse on March 22, Mac 6inclair Lot 16 in Erin and Adsel t Lot 23 in Eramosa hold clearing sales. The items include horses, farm equipment, and paym stock and implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday
A. G. M. Bruyns
Almhouse
Mac
Montreal Letter Highlights Y M C A Heritage And City Views
A reader laments the Montreal G W Dewey era and lauds Y M C A history with portraits of past leaders. The piece recalls garden club events, local figures, and city vistas from the Laurentians to the St Lawrence, reflecting on community welfare and cultural memory.
Slavery Reform Efforts Rise in Abyssinia
In Abyssinia a 20 year plan to end slavery has progressed since measures began over a year ago. A Slavery Department formed in August 1933 aimed to prevent slave raids and the slave trade. Reports allege high officials, including Sheik Khojali, linked to the affair as his wife ran a slave depot in the Sudan with 600 child slaves passing through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abyssinia
Sheik Khojali
Sudan
Budan
Fragmentary Verse Reflection on Life and Death
A cryptic excerpt discusses learning to love before death, comparing life to a mountainous year filled with moments, and urging action before fading. The lines blend archaic phrasing with scarce clear imagery, leaving interpretation to the reader.
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PROM
Panton
Vancouver
Wanlor Williams Panton
Bnyder
Will E. Snyder
Brampton
Guelph
Newmarket
Burlington
Mailiau
Milton
Hearold Stade
Zurich
Wills
Imeas
Henson
Charles Plaancke
Humnelf
HR. W. Rumiley
Uwnaltad, Church
Laidlaw Memorial Church
Hamilton
F.C. Overend
Plo
Hist of
Acton Legion Orticera
Bennie Sergeulic
Tarma
J. J. Cooney
D. C.-at
Audleyers
Jun
Adamson
John Chapman
A. G. Kirstine
B.S. A
Éilton
Wellington
Kirstine
Ioya
Elora
Brazil
Benner
Mrs. Wifred ‘Kennedy
Naseagatreya
Scottie
Morgan Dennis
Scott
Medule
B. D. Rachlin
M- C. Balmon
Patterson
Crosse & Blackwell
BR J. Kerr
Presa
Montreal
Leuten
Pars Paxss
Deny Birr
Mount Royal
Alan MacLachlan
Breyerns
Laurentians
St. Lawrence
New York
Vermont
Ottawa
Hivry
Montreal Garden Club
J. Redpath Dougal
Witness
Lloyd Smith
Younuis
Shylock
Aston
Dr. S
Wikan Avenue
Os Montress Murch Sth
W. L. Higgins & Co
Kingsdale
A. H. Bishop & Son
OG Cabin
Hinton’s
Ocean Tickets
Fred L. Wright Acton
Ont
Reid
Johnstone & Rumley's
Johnstons
Rumiley's Sloe
Baby
Fafillon & Duval
Triplet
Dhani
Tudor
Norton Motors
Phonh
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