In Memoriam and Marriages Notice Fragments
DIED mene Gust cere widow of the late John rad xars at the home Brookville Nasmgaveya Township on Tuesday March 9 1940 Verna Joyce beloved daughter of Herbert and Janet Auliffe aged 1 year 5 months STree March 20 1940 win beloved husband of Isabel Mary Torrance IN MEMORIAM SMITH In loving memory of a dear husband and father James Smith who passed away March 21 1939 Our lips cannot tell how we miss him Our hearts cannot tell what to say God only knows how we miss him In an home that is lonesome today Ever remembered by WIFE and DAUGHTER RUBY FOSTER In loving memory of our dear son and brother Roy George who passed away March 23 1938 He had a cheery ami a pleasant way A helping hand to all he knew He was so kind so generous id true FATHER MOTHER BROTHERS SISTERS
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Mene Gust Cere
Mothercell
John Rad Xars Aulifye
Brookville
Nas— Mgaveya
Maron
Verna Joyce
Herbert and
Janet Auliffe
Stree
Isabel Mary Torrance
Mr. Kannawin
Johnstone
Rumley
Bhelburne Cemetery
Smith
James Smith
Ruby
Roy George
Easter Holiday School Closures and Election Reminders
The district observes the Easter holiday with schools closed to night. Polls open Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Election day encourages early voting. Weather notes mention a major snow storm on March 20 and spring begins today. Special Easter services are planned in churches on Friday and Sunday. Approximately 20,000 voters are eligible in Halton County. Dorothy Pallant won a dish set on a radio program Saturday. An estate of 34,977.03 is left by Charles Nicolas Ryan of Rio de Janeiro and Georgetown. J. K. Gardiner reports more motorists obtaining new plates in Acton. A pageant directed by Mrs. J. C. Matthews featured on Sunday evening. Gordon Lawson, eight, fractured his text while at Acton School. Boothing booths will be at the YMCA and local sites. Salvation Army Red Shield Campaign workers report strong community support. A social evening followed a town hall charity event. A chimney fire in Bell Block caused minor damage. Eight days remain to secure new plates and licenses. Sirka… Earl F. Spence, 35, jailed for one year in Ontario Reformatory for bigamy. Alsace Little and Mrs. Jean Clarke held in Milton Jail regarding a separate assault case. A 60-year-old Hamilton farmer involved in an incident Saturday. Huntville leap year baby Merline Marjorie Higgs is noted as a great-granddaughter born February 28, with a birthday every four years.
Norval Monarchs Win Rumley Cup In Acton Rural Hockey
Acton Free Press reports the 1939 40 Acton Rural Hockey League season concludes with Norval Monarchs as Rumley Cup champions, 8 2 2 record, semi finals required three games. Georgetown Pirates finish as runners up after a four game semi final and past Army Lorne Scots in earlier rounds. League president passes the baton after three terms.
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Acton Free Press
Acton Rural Hockey League
Ontario Rural Hockey Association
Norval Monarchs
Norval
Ontario
R. Pomeroy
Georgetown Pirates
Tacongetown
Bert Tuck
Percy Blackburn
O.H.A
Georgetown
Army
Lorne Scots
A.R H.U
League
A R.H.L
Mrs. John Romph obituary in Acton
In her eighty fifth year Mrs John Romph longtime Acton resident died Friday at Guelph General Hospital She was born Lydia Mothersell daughter of William and Mary Mothersell In a family of seven she married John Romph who predeceased her fourteen years ago Survived by three sons Jason Frank of Acton Charles of Toronto and one step daughter Mrs A McMullen of Acton The funeral was held Monday at the Johnstone Rumsey funeral home conducted by Rev G Baxter Interment Fairview Cemetery Acton
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John Romph
Acton
Guelph General Hospital
William and Mary Motherwell
Lambeth County
Charles
Lydia
Mothersell
Jason
Frank
Toronto
A. McMullen
Johnstone & Rumsey
G. Baxter
Fairview Cemetery
St Patrick's Box Social Held by Greenock Society
The annual box social of Greenock Literary Society took place on Friday. A group from Ospringe Literary could not attend due to road conditions. Jesse Wardlaw and Ralph McKeown sang, Howard Switzer offered two humorous readings, Gordon Leslie gave an im tach, and Frank Petch of Grangetown auctioned off the chozos. The evening closed with dancing.
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St. Patrick's Box
Greenock Literary Society
Ospringe Literary
Jesse Wardlaw
Ralph McKeown
Howard Switzer
Gordon Leslie
Frank Petch
Grangetown
Shower Honoring Miss Evelyn Withers
A kitchen shower was held March 18 at Miss Ruby Allen’s home honoring Miss Evelyn Withers. Forty friends attended a pink and white decorated gathering with daffodils. A mock wedding was staged and gifts were given, followed by a dainty lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn’ ‘Withers
Ruby Allen
Miss Withers
Owl in the Mansion Prompts Heated Questioning
In a tense exchange, Mr. Newrich asks the butler about a mysterious noise at his new country mansion. The butler replies it is only an owl producing a muffled sound. The dialogue hints at confusion over the origin of the nocturnal noise.
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Mr. Newrich
Gin
Union Government Debate Highlights Two-Party Strength
The Financial Post argues against national or union government as a wartime solution, urging preservation of Canada's two party system. It credits Liberal and Conservative leadership in Quebec for keeping unity, warns that union would weaken scrutiny and delay a strong war cabinet.
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The
Financial Post
Canada
Quebec
Liberal Party
Ernest Lapointe
Adelant Godbout
Lapointe
Godbout
Carlada
County Grants Passed Amid Amendment Drama for Lorne Scots
County council approves a 450 grant for the Lorne Scots after an amendment to raise to 460 is carried 7 to 6. A list of accounts follows totaling 4 022 44 with payments to Hospitata County Buildings Education Printing Agriculture and Finance.
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County Council
The
Lorne Scots
Hume
Wilbon
Lorne Scots Rifles
Local Board Discusses Health Rules And Quarantine
The Local Board of Health reports one whooping cough case in a neighboring township with quarantine. Sixteen chickenpox cases noted since year start and the board outlines health duties and by laws. They discuss cemetery oversight, slaughterhouse proximity, water supply, sanitation in homes and businesses, toilet facilities, waste removal, public washrooms, pig keeping rules, and stable manure handling. E. J. Nelson M.O.H. signs off.
Reasonable Doubt Traffic Copper Interaction
Police confront a motorist over a vehicle inquiry. The driver explains ongoing payments and repair bills, hoping to avoid blame. The exchange highlights financial strain as a driver pleads uncertainty about the car's ownership.
Clothing Store Exchange Described by Clerk and Customer
A clerk asks about the green dress while a large dark complexioned woman declines. She says she would look like a ton of coal in the lettuce patch, implying she dislikes the garment. The exchange shows town store dialogue and fashion attitudes of the period.
Rent Tells in Alien and Scholar Exchange
An oblique dialogue hints at a standard or ritual around rent collection. The fragment implies a scene with a teacher asking a boy and a scholar responding, suggesting a classroom or scholarly setting where payment or rent is discussed in a coded or playful manner.
Conversation at Marion Over Doctor Jones and Dinner
The scene features a caller asking Marion and Tommy about Doctor Jones and a hand incident. Maude adds to a humorous exchange about whether the doctor wanted a pulse or company. Tommy refuses to wait for a streetcar and cites plans to eat dinner soon.
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Marion
Doctor Jones
Maude
Tommy
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