Mother's Day Greetings and Local Happenings
Sunday marks Mother's Day and Victoria Day with community reminders to wear flowers in memory of mothers. cattle tuberculin testing continues, the drinking fountain is back in use, Miss Eloise Atkinson performed a solo at Knox Presley, and a car crash on Mill Street caused a scare with a flat tire but no injuries. Mr. and Mrs. John Russell celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on Young Street.
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Eloise Atkinson
Knox Presley
John Russell
Young Street
Mill Street
Homes Igealwag
Cary
82nd Birthday Celebration for Mr. Mack at Eramosa Home
Relatives and friends gathered at the Mack residence on the townline Eramosa to honor Mr. Mack on his 82nd birthday. Attendees included four sons William Thomas George and Frank, two daughters Mrs John Lambert Acton and Mrs Glendenning, plus grandchildren from Toronto Acton and Erin. A program of singing instrumental music and speeches preceded refreshments and cake bearing 82 candles. Friends offered congratulations and sang Wow He’s a Jolly Good Fellow followed by God Ye With You Till We Meet Again.
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Thomas Mack
Eramosa
Mack
Thost
William
Thomas
George
Frank
John Lambert
Acton
Glendenning
Toronto
Erin
Mick
Walton Jay Appointment Made
Official notice naming Fees vidence a leading farmer and ex Councillor of the Towers as Governor of Hallon County jail at Ailton to replace JohnS Mc Callum. Mrs McNiven named matron. Calvin Fleming, returned soldier, becomes permanent Turnkey after acting since last July amid a noted prison incident. Appointments effective Monday.
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The
Towers
Hallon
Ailton
Johns. McCallum
McNiven
Calvin Fleming
Arthur Muyea
Turkey
Typographical Errors Cloud Hydro Commission Year Report
A corrected summary notes the Hydro Commission had a strong year with net profit of 2,70341 dollars but depreciation of 1430 dollars. It fixes 7638.4 dollars as the actual cost of power and explains a rebate linked to last year requiring disposal of 1560 dollars held by the local Commission.
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Cco
Hydro Commission
Wedic
Dress Seen in Wholilt Store Window Sparks Banter
Narrator describes a vivid dress with a purple blush shade and pink blue accents. Attie Jaguers decorate the skirt with a small silver whistle on one side and a pinky yellow splash at the hem, while a green version features different embellishments.
Remembered educator shaped by environment at Madison and beyond
A reader recalls Dr. J. BR. Denyes of Lawrence College and other institutions, noting his formative work as an educator and trait maker across Singapore and Malaya, his return to America after the war, and his impact at Wisconsin University, Drew, and Great Northwestern. The letter laments the indifference that followed his pioneering efforts and lauds Canada’s gratitude for his loyal adoption origins.
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Rome
J. BR. Denyes
Lawrence Colegu
Appleton
Wis
Canada
J. M. Denyes
Sthooys
U. E
U.g
Singapore
Java
Malaya
Dutch East Indies
America
Wisconsin University
Madison
Drew
Great
Northwestern
Find
Lawrence College
Bose
Grafting Fruit Trees Techniques and Practice for Home Growers
Grafting aligns cambium layers to unite scions with rootwood to transfer fruit varieties. Methods include cleft grafting for larger stems and side grafts for smaller ones, with wax to seal wounds. Timing ranges from early May, and careful pruning plus balanced branch selection ensure tree growth and sap circulation.
Love at first slight sparks a quiet romance
A fragment hints at a tale of romance and lingering doubt as one person recalls a brief flirtation and a later hesitation to wed, contrasting initial attraction with subsequent hesitancy.
Paradox Example About a Man Walking A Mile
A teacher asks for a paradox and a student responds with a riddle about a man who moves two feet while walking one mile, creating a mirror of effort and distance. The exchange plays on language and perception to illustrate paradoxes in simple terms.
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Tommy
Ambiguous Row Confession Echoes at Evening Show
A comical exchange unfolds as a fat man and his wife return to their seating, asking if they stepped on someone’s row. The other patron grimly confirms, prompting the couple to declare this is their row.
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Ot Jessi
Bly Wie
Silent exchange hints at wedding plans in quirky chat
A husband jokes about his sister Joan marrying when the right man appears while a wife chides him for keeping her waiting. The light banter reveals domestic dynamics and expectations surrounding marriage.
Halton County Grants and Finance Decisions Reported
The Halton County Council increased the fair grant to 150 and approved education payments to Oakville High School and Burlington High School totaling 582.00 and 512.75 respectively. A request for remuneration to municipal clerks for Old Age Pension work was discussed and left to committee. Sundry accounts totaling 2,075.77 were recommended for payment along with a 1936 county road mill rate of 0.10. Insurance bids for road liability were considered, with A E Wilson accepted at 408.97 after a contested tender. The meeting adjourned upon committee action.
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Oakville High School
Burlington High School
County Road Liability Insurance
Iast
T. G. Ramshaw
Milton
George Gastle
Aiflton
A. E. Wilson
Toronto
Lloyds Insurance
Wamshaw
Wilson
Parr
Hewson
Allan
Wilton
SiNiven
Coinel
Auction Sale of Nas sagaweya Farm Lands in Halton County Acton
Public auction scheduled by R J Kerr at the Dominion Hotel Acton on May 26 1936 at 2 pm offers for sale farm property in Nassagaweya Township Halton County including northeast half of Lot 15 fifth concession and southwest half of Lot 15 sixth concession with a stone two story dwelling bank dam and cultivated land. Ten percent down at sale time balance due June 30 1936. Terms and conditions set by mortgage holder and solicitor WL I Dick Milton Ontario.
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Puble
R. J. Kerr
Dominion Wotel
Acton
Nassagawega
Halton
Nassagaweya
Nassafaweya
James Bell
Thomas Hell
Thomas J. Bell
Municipal Corporation
County of
Haiton
WL I. Dick
Milton
Ontario
Factory Foreman Question About Afternoon Off
A worksman asks the foreman for an afternoon off to see a chap about a job, seeking permission for a brief absence. The wording reflects unclear OCR text but centers on a request for time away to discuss work.
Kellogg's ALL-Ban Promotes Bulk For Digestive Health
Scientific notes urge meals with bulk to prevent constipation and discomfort. Kellogg's ALL-Ban provides bulk moisture absorption, aids cleansing, and adds vitamin B and iron. Two tablespoons daily suggested. can be used with milk or sprinkled in recipes. Sold by grocers. Kellogg's London Ontario production.
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Thia
Kellogg
London
Ontario
Georgetown Neighbors Highlight Visits and Local Projects
Mrs J A Willoughby of Toronto visits Georgetown while Mr and Mrs D W Baxter return from Florida. A 1936 publication recalls George Brown of Norval with a first cog on April 22. The Hydro Commission plans street lighting upgrades as Town Council orders illumination improvements.
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J. A. Willoughby
Toronto
D. W. Baxter
Florida
George Brown
Norval
Hydro Commission
Georgetown
Herald
Oakville Center Honors and Tragic Deaths Across Town
Oakville reports a three month tour in Australia and the South Seas by Mr M O Heddle and a local church play, while a head on collision on No 3 Highway left Annie Ganton of Oakville dead in Hamilton General Hospital. A man named Gil record wins music festival medals in Perth County and Peel County contests.
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M. Heddle
Park Avenue
Australia
South Seas
Charile
Alyen
Knox Presbyterian Church
Frank Whitehead
Toronto
St. Joseph's V Hospital
Oakville
Hamilton General Foospital
Annie Ganton
Ville
Colo
Stratford
Gil Peel County
Brampton
Wedding in Toronto Highlights Ontario College Event
The Girls Conference at Ontario Agricultural College is underway with a wedding in Toronto on Saturday. Notables include Ailis Altken and Max Sutcliffe amid a weekend of visits by families from Guelph Orangeville Nidlisburg Stratford and Rockwood.
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Xellie Webb
Blanche Wekinan
Ontario Agriculture’ College
Toronto
Ailis Mar- Jorie Altken
John Altken
Max Sutcliffe
Geo. Robertson
Nell McKinnon
Lila
Marvin
Nidlisburg
Ailes
Jean Kirkwood
Guelph
P. Brydon
Mary Aitken
James Wowholns
Rockwood
Airs
S. McLean
Afrs
Chisholm
L Torell
Erin
B. van Norman
Helen Sinclair
Thomas Peavey
Reginald Cox
Yeginere
Joyce Wurrowa
Henneth Robertson
Norman Meckenzie
Dorothy Neckenale
Local Farm Moves and Incidents Reported in Caledon Area
Erin Rey and Mrs Merner with daughter compete in St Catharines. Wm Tortwell family lease May farm west of village. Harry Swinton sells his farm jot 18 concession 10 Erin to Earl Hutchinson. McEachern family move their Caledon farm for summer. Mrs George J M Davis injured pouring hot syrup and jar broke. Forty eight Hungarian pheasants released in local government game preserve south of village. E O Wilson resigns as secretary treasurer Caledon Agricultural Society after fourteen years. Mrs George Rozell injured in car door accident then bruised arm and shoulder. X ray clears fracture. Advocate.
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Rey
George J. M. Davis
Townling
Erin
E. E. Wilson
Caledon Agricultural Society
George Roazell
Advocate
Soldier fumbling drill as sergeant snaps orders
The sergeant loses patience with the awkward squad as commands echo. Private Jones wanders, asks about his position, and is finally told to revert to the previous stance.
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Jones
Canadian Pacific pays off sixty million loan early
Thirty six million in one hand valued at 36,755,630 changed hands on May 1 as Canadian Pacific Railway settled the principal and intercut due on the 1923 loan guaranteed by the Dominion Government. The loan matured in five years but was cleared in under three, with reduced interest on new borrowings and the government's guarantee ending automatically when the cheques were presented.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Dominion
Connadian Pacific
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Mr. Deeds Goes
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Bray Chicks
Hannon
Bray
Ordor
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Tokleu
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Supreme Toilet
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