Marriage and death notices from a Ontario township page
A collection of obituaries and life events from Ontario towns in May 1932 including births marriages and deaths. Entries mention Andrew Nodwell Adam Wood George Barber Sarah A Russell and others with funeral details and family notices from Acton Limehouse Eramosa and Garafraxa townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nodwell
Garafraxa
Andrew _ Nodwell
Jwood
Eramosa Township
Adam Wood
Rusbell
Lakeland
Florida
Sarah
A. Russell
Sarber
Mill Street
Acton
George “Barber
Ada Leishman
Knox Church
Fairview Cemetery
Dandelions Bloom as Times and Weather Shape Town
The season brings prolific dandelions and beautiful tulips about town while daylight saving time begins Sunday. Blossom and growth pace fill countryside reports as Decoration Day plans and church events approach, with local notes on winds, maps, and a wrestling debut in the States.
Correcting Mistakes Seen as Luxuries by a Blind Typist
A blind typist explains that mistakes are costly luxuries for her since she cannot go back to correct them. She argues that careless spelling stems from convenience and urges doing tasks right the first time, noting younger people often ignore this discipline.
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Belind
Dictation Ag
John
Alice
U F Q Club honors Ethel Graff and Fred Anthony bride and groom to be
Members of the U F Q P O clubs entertained at Mr Anthony's home on May 17 in honor of Miss Ethel Graff and Mr Fred Anthony. A short programme included readings, music, and a farewell address from Miss Muriel Crossman. Gifts were presented, toasts given, and guests danced after lunch and speeches by R L Davidson, Mrs Brownlow, and Mr Clarridge.
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Anthony Grafe
Limehouse
Rev. H. Caldwell
Ethel Esther
Daugh
John °. Graff
Churchill
Prederick
Ernest
W. H.anthony
Anthony
Ethel Graff
Fred Anthony
Pearster
McLaughlin Gbros
J. J. Stewart
Bob Parkinson
Reg. Fenner
Muriel Crossman
Ethel
Fred
Fennery
Walter Linham
Tish
Foster
Velma Murray
Flora Sayers
R. L. Davidson
Rich and Poor by Arthur B Rhinow
A subway exit at Madison Square frames towering buildings and vast wealth while park benches reveal down and out men seeking work. The piece contrasts abundance with poverty and calls for a shared humanity to bridge the chasm.
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Rich and Poor
Arthur B. Rhinow
Madison Square
Park
Madison Square Garden
New York
Empire State Ate
Megrer
The Cash Value of Good Will
A compact discussion on how good will in a community has real value. It notes neighbors’ behavior affects future opportunities for youth and the unseen costs of enmity versus the gains of friendship.
Selection of News Items from Halton Wentworth League Meeting
The Halton Wentworth County League met in Bronte with representatives from five teams Flamboro Centre Kilbride Campbellville Carlisle and Bronte. First games set for next Saturday with pairings Flamboro Centre Bronte Campbellville Carlisle Kilbride and Norval on bye. A motorist narrowly escaped death when her car plunged into a river near Norval Mills villagers helped retrieve her and the vehicle. A hostel resident suffered a fatal abdominal injury from a kick while in bed and died after hospital transfer. Wheat shipments via the Hudson Bay route to Western Canada markets continue with about 2 000 000 bushels reserved. First Hudson Bay grain shipments occurred in 1931. Special low rate rail tickets for King's Birthday weekend announced. one and a quarter times first class fare to Canada and US border points, valid June 2 to June 6.
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Halton-wentworth ‘Baseball League
Bronte
L. M. Bray
Flamboro Centre
Kilbride
Campbellville
Carlisle
Flamboro ‘Centre
Western Canada
Hudson Bay
Churchall
Bay
Straits
North ‘Atlantic
Canada
C. P. “Riddell
Canadian Passenger Association
United States
Nook
Gond
Seed-piece size and virus incidence in potatoes study
A Dominion Experimental Farms study over eight years tests seed-piece size effects on potato virus diseases. Whole tubers yield larger, stronger plants. seed-piece weight correlates with plant size. Small pieces under one ounce perform poorly, while Arish Cobblers show no virus increase with small pieces. Green Mountain mosaic rises slightly after three years. Certified seed remains best for disease-free, high yield.
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Dominion Experimental Farms
Record breaking ideas in character and aviation
The piece argues that records abound in aviation but character should aim to break its own records. It urges youths to resist temptation and stay true to their best selves rather than pursuing merely external achievements. It emphasizes moral progress over sensational feats.
No title in readable form about siblings and training
The passage discusses how older siblings influence younger ones through example and instruction. It argues that harsh discipline or rude language by an older child undermines lessons on courtesy and behavior.
Miss So-and-Ho and the Missing Word in Print
A humorous note on newspaper typography about captions that omit the word was in descriptive lines. The quip highlights readers spotting phrases like Miss So-and-Ho, twenty years old beneath charming portraits and questions printer habits.
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So-and-Ho
Mother Love First.Girl Dialogue
A brief dialogue fragment shows two girls debating engagement to an elderly man named Mr. Higgs. The exchange jokes about his missing teeth and near baldness while defending the engagement. The tone hints at social scrutiny and humorous banter among young women.
Dangerous Work
A restaurant proprietor questions a new cook about his service in France and his wartime wounds. The cook affirms he served as an officer's cook for two years and was wounded twice, prompting the proprietor to remark on his luck and the risk they avoided.
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France
The Evening Cloak Described in Redingote Brocade
A girl explains to a companion in the post office that the evening cloak is a redingote design in gorgeous brocade with fox fur and pagoda sleeves. A long-suffering customer asks for a neat red stamp with a perforated hem and a taut ensemble treated on the reverse with gum arabic, perhaps costing three cents.
Bank of Montreal Reports Strong Balance Sheet
The Bank of Montreal posts a six month statement ending April 30 with total assets of 748,612,481 and public liabilities of 672,310,882 leaving an excess of 76,301,599. Liquid assets total 385,483,225 including 78,491,119 cash in vaults. Government bonds rise to 228,901,146. Dominion and provincial securities at 174,730,246. Deposits 626,701,081. Profits 2,589,292.70. dividends 2,100,000. taxes 228,316.28. premises reserve 100,000. balance 100,976.42. year-end carryforward 1,204,403.37.
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Bank of Montreal
Canada
Hats and Caps in Canada 1930 Industry Report
The official Canadian hat and cap report for 1930 records 3,646,536 caps produced including 3,119,904 cloth and 72,816 uniforms. Hats total 6,038,484 with wool or felt dominant for women and fur felt for men. 153 establishments employed 4,207 people across Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta, New Brunswick, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia.
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Canada
Dominion
Ontario
Quebec
Manitoba
Alberta
New Brunswick
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Martyr to Mode Cartoon Snippet Causes Winter Coat Gaffe
A comic caption ponders how a wife caught a cold. The husband quips it was due to last winter’s coat she did not wear, reflecting lighthearted social satire from a period newspaper cartoon.
Do not overextend yourself in pursuits
A guidance note urges focus on a single worthwhile organization and steady support rather than chasing many groups for quick fun. It cautions against rushing through activities without learning appreciation through contrast and committed time.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Montreal
Douglas ‘M. Gowdy
Bauttan
Wm. Mullin
Epokhs
God
Burlington
Ebenezer Church
Nassagaweya
Rudolph Kowalski
States
Acton Relief Committee
Council
Joe Flaherty
Erin Town
Tee Smith
Thomas Crooks
Toronto-Hamilton Highway
Sedan F. C
Fred ‘Anthony
U. F. YY
P. O
Arthur McKeown
Norval
Telliott
Norval Station
Narrow‘ly
Elliott
Natire
Toronto General Hospital
Echo
Higgs
Lipton
ELITE
Niger
Crosse & Blackwell's
Tomato
Patterson’s
Tins Crosse” & ‘Blackwell
Patterson
the Pan ‘Ene
The
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
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