In Memoriam and Birth Notice from May 14 1940
A daughter Marilyn Margaret was born to Mr and Mrs Harry McCullough in Acton on Tuesday May 14 1940. John Adamson Mowat died at Toronto General Hospital on Sunday May 12 1940, beloved husband of Catherine Groves, in his 72nd year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igh
Acton
Harry McCullough
Marilyn Margaret
Mowat
Toronto General Hospital
John Adamson Mowat
Catherine ‘Groves
John Brown
Crewsons Corners
Robert Brown
Eliza Eccles
County
Derryreand
Ronald McEachern
Brown
Samuel Brown
Winnipeg
James Lillie
Everton
Muss Fannie Moore
James Moore
Grace
T. J. Atkinson
Herbert
Albert Moore
John Mir
Aughey
Rockwood Cemetery
Messrs
A. T. Manin
John
HL ' Bingham
J. H. Denney
C. Givin
John McEachern
Alexander McCrig
Parliament opens to-day at Ottawa
The report notes Parliament begins session in Ottawa with MP Hughes Cleaver making a brief Acton stop on Monday. It contrasts May and April showers, mentions Victoria Day approaching, and references summer holidays and local activity. Flowers mark graves at Fairview Cemetery after Mothers Day observances.
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Parliament
Ottawa
Hughes Cleaver MP
Acton
Fairview Cemetery
Halton Plowmen Set Annual Junior Farmer Plowing Match
Halton Plowmen announce the Junior Farmer Plowing Match for Friday May 31 on A S Mahon farm near Campbellville. Open to Halton youths under 20 with a new tractor class plus walking plow events. Prizes funded by four townships with separate lists. seniors and juniors divisions. Coaches and judges include N Jd McLeod of Galt Harry Pickett Claude Pickett and John Lister. Interested competitors should contact Agricultural Representative J E Whitelock in Milton at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCormack
Halton Plowmen's Association
A. S. Mahon
Campbellville
Waa
Halton
N. Jd. McLeod
Plowman
Galt
Will
Messrs
Harry and
Claude Pickett
John Lister
J. E. Whitelock
Milton
Britain's tractors grow seventyfold in war effort
British farm machinery output surges as 70 fold rise in tractors powers food drive. By end April 2,000,000 extra acres to plough and 1,900,000 acres completed. Industry expands farm electrification and reserves. live stock census shows cattle up and sheep near prior levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Minwtry of Agriculture
Cold climate quip on New Zealand travel advice
A London woman warned to pack warm clothing for New Zealand. The adviser jokes it is the place where all the frozen mutton comes from, highlighting the region's cold image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New Zealand
Horel
Cafe Owner Fined Under Maple Sugar Act in Belleville
A Belleville cafe owner was fined $10 plus costs for violating Section 4 of the Maple Sugar Industry Act and Regulations. The section prohibits selling or possessing for sale any maple sugar or syrup adulterated or not in compliance with the act and regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Ontario
Boperton
Mowat Glove Company founder dies after hospital setback
John A Mowat prominent Acton glove maker dies after collapse at Toronto General Hospital two operations earlier. Born in Orkney Islands he built a leather goods business in Acton and Wingham. Survived by widow Catherine Groves and five children, with funeral in United Church and Masonic rites. Interment in Fairview Cemetery.
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John A.mowat
Acton
Mowat
Toronto General Hospital
Ebenezer Mowat
Annie Mackenzie
Canadas
Clinton
Wingham
Catherine Groves
J. Albert
Superior
Harold F. Mowat
International Nickel
Copper Cliff
L. H. Baxter
Toronto
Harold Dignan
Niagara-on-the-Lake
H. Burns
Tororato
Francis
Seattle
Ove
S. Shea
Orkney Islands
United Church
G. Clifton Gifford
Walker Lodge
AF & AM
Fairview Cemetery
A. T. Brown
W. RG. Blair
H. L. Ritchie
H. R. Elliott
Bras
I. ©. Matthews
G. A. Dills
H F. Mowat
Esterra
A.M
Storey Glove Co
H. Lasby
G. H. Lantz
George Havill
George Greth
Wm. Findlay
Dthleen
John Laing
Barrie
J. Laing
Kitchener
J. Arnold
Georgetown
Dutch Commander-in-Chief Orders Dutch to Cease Resistance
General H. G. Winkelman, commander in chief of the Dutch armed forces, sits at his desk bearing the duty of defending the Netherlands. He issues the order for Dutch troops to cease resistance against the German invaders.
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H. G. Winkelman
Second Annual Parish Show Set at Hawthorne Lodge Brampton
Plans near completion for the second annual Parish Show at Hawthorne Lodge Brampton on May 24 under Halton and Peel Jersey Clubs. Winners will receive Our Challenge Trophies and Royal Bank, Dominion Bank, and Godfrey S. Pettit trophies. Over 100 Jerseys expected. breeders report rising records and strong competition.
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Hawthorne Lodge
Brampton
Halton
Peel Jersey
Royal Bank
R. J. Graham and Son
Georgetown
Blain
Dominion Bank
Caledon Farms
Peel
R.O.P
Halton and
How to Keep Love Alive and Grow Roots in Life
The message argues love thrives via roots and leaves, with children expanding life and anniversaries preserving national vitality. It warns that withholding children weakens the home and stresses returning to early spiritual experiences with God. The speaker, Rev John Hutton, emphasizes active faith and purposeful action over passive belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Man
John ‘Hutton
Superstitions Around Horseshoes Through History
The article recalls long held beliefs about horseshoes as protective charms. It cites famous figures like Nelson and recounts legends tying the shoe to St Dunstan and a pact with the devil. The origin is tied to folklore across lands rather than a single clear source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
St. Dunstan
St. Duns
No Intermediate Baseball Here This Season
Indications show Acton will not participate in any OBA Intermediate group this year. Meetings failed to attract a team as officers met with no interest. A plan to join the Inter-County League was rejected by OBA, leaving Milton and Oakville to decide protests. Exhibition games and juveniles may occur, but little intermediate baseball is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
O.B.A
Halton
Acmeing
Food for Health in Peace and War boosts Canadian nutrition
The Canadian Medical Association sponsored booklet promotes essential foods to maintain health and resist disease. It outlines weekly food budgets for various family sizes and aims to boost Canadian agriculture by urging proper intake of Canadian-grown foods. One million two hundred thousand English copies and 300,000 French copies have been printed, available free through physicians, life insurance reps, health officers, Red Cross, and other volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Medical Association
Reading Life Insurance Companies
Canada
Toronto
Frederick F. Tisdall
Committee On Nutrition
Red Cross
Ard
New York’s a faster town says Marjorie in class
A classroom anecdote features a teacher calling on Marjorie and her quip that New York is faster than Peoria. The exchange showcases a sharp, confident student recalling the time difference and asserting New York’s pace.
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Marjorie
Peoria
New York
A Poor Salesman Echoes Hat Bargains
A brief sales scene features a vendor promoting exclusive hats and a promise of many more. The dialogue highlights confidence and marketing flair as customers weigh value and selection.
Canadian soldiers praise hockey team and look to home
Eddie Jamieson of the 29/40th Battery RC A sends a letter from base camp praising the regiment and its Toronto and Hamilton members. He mentions Ireland leave, damp weather, and anticipation of baseball season while awaiting a free press from home.
Salt Crystal Garden from a Simple Stir
A warm water solution with salt added reaches saturation. After resting undisturbed, crystals form on the surface, thickening over days as evaporation proceeds. The result is a pretty salt crust across the upper jar.
Simple Faith From a Boy in the Neighborhood
A five year old nearby questions an unfamiliar motor car, learns its owner buys and sells cars for a living, then answers what he does to earn his daily bread by quoting a prayer and saying it comes. The exchange highlights childlike interpretation of daily needs and faith.
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Boen
John A. Mowat
Emerald Isle
Ireland
Mr. Dills
Hamilton
Guelph
Buly
Eddie Jamieson
R.C.A
c/o
Edgewood Park
Eden Mills
Acton’s Park
Hinton’s
Western Canada
Eastern ‘Canada
General Ironside
Norway
Edmund Ironside
Imperial General Staff
Scottista
Gaera
Hax
Bosjomr
Kince Saace
Cature
Outath
Dlehtad
Fareau
Harold -Wiles
Phome
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