In Memoriam Notices From 1933 1930 and 1955
Several obituary notices and memorials appear. Bethia Burt Downer May 1933 to 1988 Gloria Joe Easterbrook Edna Easterbrook Esther Smith George Dills are named with ages and relations. Funeral details listed for Esther Smith. Includes phrases of remembrance and mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downer
Gloria Joe
Elighth Street
New Tor
Easterbrook
Edna Easterbrook
James and
Laura Easterbrook
Dilis
George Dills
Weather notes and community updates from Acton area
Local items include Mother's Day reminders, Victoria Day ahead, lawn care activity, road repairs on Mill Street, tax rate increase in Port Credit, and home improvements on Agnes Street. Harvest prices predict market softness for coal and wheat, with school festival attendance in Milton and a mystery solved about Fare Press weights.
Community Gatherings and Local News In Guelph
Neighborhood residents spent Sunday afternoon with friends in Guelph. The Burns Presbyterian choir performed Are You a Mason at Town Hall to a large audience. Kenneth Leitch underwent appendicitis surgery at Guelph General Hospital and shows improvement. Congratulations to S. A. Kirk for honors at the University and the Lit. D. Advocate degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Leitch
Guelph General Hospital
A. Kirk
All Saints Anglican Church
Burlington Notes On Weekend Visits And Local Incidents
Burlington residents. Mr. and Mrs. George Harris spent the weekend at Huntsville. John Page of Stratford visited here. Edmund Holtby and W. L. Smith attended the High School Boards Association meeting in Toronto. Judge Munro presided over Division Court in the Council Chamber. Dr. Ed Macdonald and Mrs. Macdonald of Buffalo visited with Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Sitter in Hurd Avenue along with Beulah Gardiner and Miss E Gardiner RN from Mt. Forest. Charles Lyons of the Citizens Band fractured his wrist during band practice after car backfire. A fire on Water Street damaged an automobile. firemen responded with chemical equipment and sand helped check the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harris
Huntsville
John Page
Stratford
Edmund Holtby
W. L. Smith
High School Boards Association
Toronto
Munro
Council Chamber
Macdonald
Buffalo
Ed. A. Gardiner
Beulah
Mt. Forest
E. Gardiner
R N
R. L. Sitter
Hurd Avenue
Charles Lyons
Citizens’ Band
Lyons
Water Street
Milton News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Milyon reports daylight savingTime in use at P L Robertson Mfg Co. J W Higgins buys Harry Ritchie’s Main Street service station. David Anderson departs Friday for Scotland to visit relatives. Mrs R W Philip hosts Milton Ladies Lawn Bowling Club. Hiram Tick went to Galt Hospital for hernia surgery and appendix removal. Milton Intermediate Baseball Team unveils new uniforms in C B Knights window. Fire at Milton Heights damages George Currie’s home about 7 am, $400 loss insured. Milton Junior Gleen Club concert proves musically successful. planned by Geo Dawson to inspire local youths in music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ritchie
Main Street
J. W. Higgins
David Anderson
Scotland
R. W. Philip
Milton ‘Ladies
Hiram” Tick
Galt” Hospital
Milton Intermediate
C. B. Knight
George Currie
Milton Heights
Milton Junior Gleen Club
Geo. H. Dawson
Oakville Notes on Residents and Local Happenings
Jno R Byers returns from Mitchell after visiting family. Miss Ella T MacKenzie dies after eight years in Oakville, formerly of Toronto. Mrs Walter Whitaker and Harold Whitaker back from Bermuda. Town hockey enthusiasm promises stronger backing next season. Oakville aims for a championship despite two ice-free seasons. Mrs E Cooper returns from hospital. Mrs Claire Carey and daughter Barbara visit Winnipeg. Rev F A Robinson of Toronto spoke on diet at Lusk Hall. Oakville pupils prep for Halton County Musical Festival in Milton with over seventy students involved. Kant quote on self perfection and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
R. Byers
Mitchell
Ella T. MacKenzie
Toronto
Walter Whitaker
Harold Whitaker
Bermuda
Oakville
E. Cooper
Toronto General Hospital
Claire Carey
Barbara Carey
Winnipeg
F. A. Robinson
Lusk ‘Hall
Solomon Riff Dies After Short Illness at Galt Home
Solomon Riff a Galt resident for thirteen years died at his home in his 74th year after a brief illness. Born in Drummondville Quebec he belonged to the Orange Order and Knox Presbyterian Church. He leaves a widow and four daughters Mrs E Brooke of Galt Miss Hilda at home Mrs Ostar Brick of Hespeler and Mrs William Gevekoth of New Rochelle NY. Funeral attendance included brother in law Mr P Kirkness and Mrs D Forster Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon C. Riff
Galt
Drummondville
Quebec
Riff
Orangé Order
Knox Presbyterian Church
E. Brooke
mts.Ostar Brick
Hespeler
Hilda
William Ge
Readhead widow Mary Ann Coverdale funeral held
Mary Ann Coverdale widow of John R. Readhead, Nelson Township, died after a period of failing health. Funeral held last Friday at Hamilton Mausoleum. Born in Lowville 72 years ago she lived much of her life in Nelson Township. Survived by son E. M. Readhead and two sisters Mrs Lang of Chicago and Mrs Robertson of Kitbride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary “Ann Smoke
Jacob Colling
Nelson Township
Lowville
Mary A. Readhead
Mary Ann Coverdale
John R. Readhead
Hamilton Mausoleum
Degeasgd
Burlington
Appleby
Milton
E. M. Readhead
Lang
Chicago
Robertson
Kitbride
True test of friendship in silent hour with a friend
A true test of friendship sits or walks in perfect silence for an hour without losing sight of each other. The text notes that Canadian farmers show crop yields are often well below potential in Canada based on statistics and experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Eastern Canada corn varieties for ensilage and grain
A 1932 test by the Central Experimental Farm Ottawa compares corn varieties for ensilage in Eastern Canada and for grain in Ottawa districts. Wisconsin No. 7, Golden Glow, Leaming and Bailey top ensilage yield. Flints Comptons Early, Longfellow and Salzer’s North Dakota also perform well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Whents
Wisconsin No. 7
Leaming and Bailey
Salzer
North Dakota
Ontario
Friendship and Sacrifice in True Alliances
The piece argues that genuine friendship requires mutual sacrifice not selfish gain. It warns that alliances built on self-interest doom themselves and that today society overemphasizes personal gain while neglecting the welfare of the other party.
Market Report on Butter Eggs Poultry and Meats Prices
Wholesale prices for butter creamery grade No 1 and No 2, eggs by grade and shipper delivery, and a wide range of poultry weights and products from broilers to turkeys. Beef calves hogs lambs mutton and other dressed meats shown with price bands for trade use. Strong emphasis on wholesale ranges and delivery terms.
Grain and hay price quotes from Toronto board traders
Grain quotations from the Toronto Board of Trade list Manitoba wheat No 1 hard 68 ¾ c No 1 Northern 66 ¾ c No 2 Northern 64 ¾ c Ontario track prices Wheat 72 to 75 c oats 28 to 30 c barley 35 to 38 c rye 35 to 38 c buckwheat 28 to 30 c No 2 Timothy hay 9.00 to 9.50 No 3 Timothy 7.00 to 8.00 oat straw 6.00 to 6.50 wheat straw 6.00 to 0.00 wholesale fruit prices apples winesaps 1.50 to 2.75 pttoatoes Ontario new 70 to 72c prince edward new brunswick 80c current live stock prices shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Board of Trade
C.i.f Bay
Manitoba
Ontario
New
Prince Edward
New Brunswick
Toronto
Saying what you think when asked for advice
The passage argues for frankness when giving advice even if it irks the questioner. It notes most people seek reassurance and conformity to please others, but lasting credibility comes from saying what you truly mean rather than what others want to hear.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bethia Burt
Cook
Gueiph General Hospital
Esther Smith
E. K. Cook
Johnstore & Rumley Funeral
Memoriam
Tissot Tat
Victoria
Mill Street
George Havill
Agnes Street
Acton
Fare
A. H. Bishop
Acton Cemetery
Free Press Office
Billy” “McLean
Weston ‘High School
Clifford
Palmerston
Veterinary’ College
Guelph
E. N. Harrop
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Joseph's Church
Halton U. F. C
Halton U. F
F. O. B .Wells
F. O. B. Wells
Aldrich
Neighborhood News
Milyon
P. L. Robertson Mfg. Co., Ltd
Halton
Immanuel Kant
Solomon Riff
Quay
Libby
Sultana Raisins
Tbs
F.C. Baring
Shippers Deliv
B.C
Seder
Hudknit Hosiery
Ankle’ Sox
McLean & Co
Ont
Dundas Park
Hamilton and District Intermediate Baseball Association
A. L. Shaver
Geo. Lowes
Dundas
Tommy
Bozo”Summers-&-Go
Featuring
Archie Cunningham
CKNC
Thurs
Elliott’s
Symon's
He Acton Welfare Board
Acton Welfare Board
R. J. McPherson
Police
The
Acton. Welfare Board
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