Deaths and Memories from May 1931 Obituaries
Births marriages and deaths notices reflect Atkinson Cripps Cole Bullard Hentner and Paddy’s remembrance. Agnes Atkinson dies in Acton in 1931 with funeral May 16. Gladys Cole memorial May 16 1930. Paddy Bullard remembered one year after death May 10 1930. Alva Kentner memory May 12 1930. Paddy Franklyn Bullard remembered by family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
AL Bar Tome
Agnes Street
Acton
Mary Milxabeth Cripps
Theiste
Henry Atkinson
Palmview Cemetery
Cole
Gladys
Yather
Bullard
Paddy
Grandma
Grandpa
Hentner
Alva Kentner
William Franklyn
Census Preparations and Park Upgrades Highlight Local Notes
Readable fragments mention census preparations starting after June 1 and a clerk warning for dogs, with the twenty fourth approaching. Other items note flower displays for mothyria, a park lawn care update, daylight saving reassurance at Wiley, and the old Park ball diamond being refurbished for use this year.
Dominion Conversion Issue Promises Bondholder Roll Over
Dominion of Canada 1931 Conversion Loan opens for converting War and Victory bonds into new long term bonds. Subscriptions up to 260 million dollars announced with May 23 deadline. Existing coupons and tax treatment remain, no new money required. Conversion enables extending debt obligations over 18 to 25 years. Bonds will carry interest at 4 1 3 6 percent annually. Bondholders may obtain prospectuses and conversion forms from Canadian banks and dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Acton
James Mackie
Elgin
Dominion
O! Honda
Victory Yoan Blyth Banda
London
New York
Acton Hockey Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Acton Hockey Club held its annual meeting in the Council Chamber with a large turnout. J. M. McDonald was president, W. K. Graham secretary, and an Executive Committee named. officers for the 1931-32 season included Dr. W.W. Goze and Rev. Father Ma Bride as honorary presidents. The club planned to survey uniforms, revise divisions of receipts, and create a locked dressing room for the Junior team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Hockey Club
J. M. McDonald
W. K. Graham
Father MaBride
Reeve A. Mason
A. T. Beardmore
WW. A. Goxe
J. Nelson
Neil Gibbons
E. J. Nelson
Balman
J. W. Jone
N.H. Garden
Assisant
Hoam Hiltyder
J. Greer
Audstant
W. Iwley
Pera
Toctora
Counc
Ula
Black Hawks Edge Night Owls In Euchre Contest
Captain John Rowles and Captain Gibbons led the Black Hawks to a 20 point win over the Night Owls at the Dominion Inn. Tom Gibbons and Jack Rowles led scoring with Carney shining as a standout. Dyrne could not play but his son stood in. The night included witty exchanges and a preview of next Monday’s rematch.
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John Rowles
Phoa
Gibbons
Dominion Inn
Jack Rowles
Black Hawka
Tommy Gibbons
Night Owl
Black’ Hawks
Jack Mellon
Hawks
Tom Dyrne
Carney
Hla
smUing
Tommy
Unseemly Conduct in Barber Shop Encounter
A professor sits in a barber chair with face lathered as undergraduates enter unaware. They hesitate to take the chair, and the barber calls for the next customer. The professor, after emerging clean, smiles and notes the students fear to answer to the barber’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Car Crash Near Acton Involving Five Passengers
A Toronto driven car carrying five passengers including Ben Greer missed a turn near Acton on the seventh ne corner east of Acton and overturned in a ditch. All occupants escaped serious injury and the vehicle was brought to Acton for inspection by Chief McPherson who investigated the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Acton
Ben Greer
Chief McPherson
Esquesing Council approves routine meeting accounts
Esquesing Township Council met with Reeve Cleave presiding and approved several payments. Items passed include Bell Telephone Co. 64.00 for township building repairs 3 Elmer C Thompson coats to taxes Globs Indemnity Co. premium to May 14 1032 221.00 and road sheets 1 384.06. Also approved 5.00 to W A Marshall for killing a dog worrying sheep. Meeting adjourned to 28 at 10 00 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
Reeve Cleave
Indemnity Co
L. L. Mullin
W. G. Appelbo
W. A. Wilson
W.G. Appelbo
W. A Marshall
Trader Horn Screen Tale Returns With Skippy Cast
Friday and Saturday May 18 and 16 present Skippy with Robert Coogan and Mitel Gruen in Trader Horn. The talking picture stars Marty Carey Edwina Booth and Duncan Ronaldo as the globe waits for this memorable true UFO story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Coogan
Mitel Gruen
Trader Horn
Marty Carey
Edwina Booth
Duncan Ronaldo
Trader Vorn
Girl Guide News Report on Milestones and Tasks
The column notes Captain Marrison's year of leadership and twenty eight guides, with three members leaving. It lists former Lieutenants and current Tenderfoots, reports Ambulance training progress, a practical test to follow written exams, and praises Mrs. Benton for help, while humorously lamenting spring cleaning and nature imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny
Marrison
Becanae
Vera Vickers
Liars Woodhall
Vera Wawlngs
Ailla Perry
Yaabel Bruce
Olive Yookes
Kather ‘Taylor
Ren Rawlings
Dot Habcock
Dorothy MacArthur
Edni Hinton
Webb Parrison
May Waterhouse
Vivien McMullen
Harbara Taylor
Lue Anderson
Sudy Allen
Will Hive
Framed Escape Tale From A Bakehouse Conspiracy
In a startling prison escape claim a convict alleges his wife aided a vanishing act by concealing a file inside a cake. He recounts how authorities sought the truth as questions arise about the cake exodus and the path to recapture him.
Liberal and Progressive Rally at the Princess Theatre
A Liberal and Progressive rally is announced for the Princess Theatre. Tickets are available from Ward Chairman or Liberal Organizer T. GO Taunshaw in Milton Ontario, urging supporters and others to secure admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Uberate
T. GO. Taunshaw
Milton
Ontario
The Acton Funk Parca Promotes Dependable Service
An old business missive extols Te Acton Funk Parca as the reliable sales assistant in Halton County. It claims the Pure Pinna can enter homes as a welcome guest, reach most families quickly, and offer predictable service with no extra charges or delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Acton Funk Parca
Acton
Tony
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Jane
Mamma
Daddy
Kenneth
Mothyria
Wiley
Inventora
Beat Value
Yanni~ Gans
Kilbride
Rockwood
Hockey Club
Black Hawks
Night Owls
Roy
Wack Hawks Night Owls
MH. Udndsay
Gibbang VW
Rowles
Min W. Anderdon
H. Lowrie
McDonald
Dr. Cox
Runke
M. Dwaker
W. Frankum
J. McDonald
Byrne J. Armour
McPherson
D. Locker
Lewrie
Mr. Docker
Byrne
J. Armour W. Frankum
J. Rowley
Clebans W. Anderson
Dr. Coxe
McPherson G. Mann 'D
Lindsay
J. Locker
A. Uyrne
Lowrie
J. Armour
C. Mann
Richard H. Blanche Box
Aon
Loadater
Pamengers “Jones the Comer
Esquesing Council
Capitol Theatre
Hhows Dally
Guelph
D. McMullen
L. White & Sons
Pallant’s
Choice Creamery
Tiger Brand
Gatsup
Patterson's
Girl” Guide News
Mitchell Hepburn
Ontario Liberal Party
Ebner Pulpott
T. A. Birkelock
Heinz Park and Benns
PL & G
Lux
McLean & Co
Mill Street
Acton, Ontario
D. H.lindsay
Prop
Ashion
Fashion-Graft, Headquarters
W. M. Cooper
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