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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 28, 1936
Page
15
Marriages and Obituaries From Port Colborne and Nearby Areas
Wiggins Burton wedding notes for Port Colborne on May 23 1936. Edith Burton and Charles Burton Wiggins listed. Deaths include Eliza Ann Markes at 44 Grace Street Gault Ste Marie aged 88 89. Mary Elizabeth Lambert age about 60. Liz Al McParland widow of David Taylor age 75. Sidney J Oram chief of St Catharines Fire Department dies age 55 56. Catherine Robertson of Toronto sister of Duncan and the late Robertson aged 87. Funeral and interment details noted for Acton and Toronto residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiggins- Burton
Uni Chu
Port Colborne
Chas. Knighton
Charles Burton Wiggins
Samuel Wiggins
Tate
Eliza Ann Markes
Wm. Markes
Grace Street
Gault Ste. Marie
Taylor
Alfred Taylor
Nassagaweya Township
Liz al. McParland
David Taylor
Robertson
Indian Grove
Toronto
Catherine Robertson
Duncan
Otlock
Ds.t
Fairview Cemetery
Acton
Maiden voyage of Queen Mary begins
Report notes the new liner Queen Mary commenced her maiden voyage yesterday. Other items mention a Toronto death of Mrs Archis Reid at 60, a Orangeville clothing robbery valued at 4500, and a chimney fire causing 600 damage to Mrs Robert Reynoldson’s Oakville home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mner
Queen Mary
Robert Reynoldson
Oakville
Elderly Georgetown man gravely ill after stroke and fall
Mr G T Coo serious after paralytic stroke and fall descending stairs at his home in George O Yow Kircoo. Dr A McAlister reports the condition critical. Coo aged Bath year had lost his sight years ago while station agent for the CNR at Limehouse and later lived in Acton before moving to Georgetown. He memorized birthdays of over 1,500 people, many from Georgetown, due to memory aids from blindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Y. Coo
George O’ Yow
Kircoo
Hoor
A. McAlister
Wiy
Acton
Georgetown
The Country Doctor at Gregory Theatre Friday
Darryl P Zanuck's The Country Doctor screens at the Gregory Theatre Friday. The film follows Dr Jun Uersholt in a Canadian hospital tale and features the Dionne Quintuplets with drama, comedy, and pathos as a man navigates love, ambition, and a government honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darryl P. Zanuck
Gregory Theatre
Jamius
Dionne
Jun Uersholt
Orely Hi
UN Hospital
Campbellville Baseball Tournament Draws Fine Turnout
Neighborhood notes report a successful Monday Campville baseball tournament under clear skies. Visitors include Messrs David Mahon Windsor Crawford Mahon Kitchener and Mr and Mrs Brown Toronto who joined at local homes and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
David Mahon
Windsor
Crawford Mahon
Kitchener
Mrs. Brown
Toronto
J. Hoberts
W. Cowper
Everton News: Birthdays Visits and Local Meeting Report
Everton residents share birthday celebrations for Mary Reed May 24 25 with many relatives from Arthur Minto Toronto and Huttonville. Visitors include Mrs Cann Mrs Hinds Misses Nell Zialda Pashler Stanley McKay and others. Everton Young People’s Society met after church with plans for a London convention and a program on Peter the Great Evangelist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheperdson
Guelph
Walter Pashler
Mises Nell
Zialda Pashler
Toronto
McKeown
Ryder
Naszsagaweyn
Mary Reed
Archie Reed
W. J. Reed
W. Gimlel
G. Kidney
A. A. Reed
Arthur
A. McComb
Minto
T. A. Reed
Margaret Reed
Thompson Read
Prank Reed
Miles L.robinson
Southword
Simton
N. Thompson
D. Thompson
Muriel Hortop
Helen Robertson
Dorothy Church
Robert McCutcheon
Peter
Eleanor Alton
Albert Alton
Oakville Bakery Sold to Toronto Firm Namesake Continues
Ferrari's Bakery has been sold to R. W. Davidson of Toronto who will operate under the existing firm name. A series of local notices follows including deaths, accidents, weddings and engagements. Notable items include the Buck funeral at Palermo United Church and the engagement of Dorothy Mary Brotherton to Surgeon-Lieutenant Joana Wallace Caswell in Oakville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrari's
R. W. Davidson
Toronto
Dr. Klyy
Fomerly
Regina
Detroit
Philip Buck
Palermo United Church
Buck
Winnipsg
Beverley Wixel
Mon
Phillip Yaffa
Oakville
Blakelock Breas
Ilandal Street
jJot
John Brotherton
Dorothy Mary
Joana Wallace Caswell
Royal Navy
Nev. W
List of Sales at Dominion Hotel and Alex Lees Acton
A fragment notes sales events at the Dominion Hotel Acton on Saturday May 36th and at Alex Lees Acton on Wednesday June 10th including furniture items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Dominion Hotel
Acton
Alex. Lees
Brampton Visitors and Mirposo Institute Meeting Report
Hillsburg residents Miss Marilyn Millar and Master Billie Millar visited grandparents Mrs. W. Millar as Lyla Millar returned home for the holiday. Centre Inn guests Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cheyne and Master J. McPhedran visited the Cheyne family. The Mirposo Women's Institute met May 20 at Mrs. N. Matthews home with Mrs. E. Rowan presiding. The group sang The Institute Ode, prayed, and heard a Girls' Conference report by Violet Matthews. Auditors reported and officers were elected for the ensuing year. The meeting closed with the National Anthem and a half hour of social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn
Billie Millar
Brampton
W. Millar
Lyla Millar
A. B. Cheyne
J. McPhedran
Centre Inn
Mra
W. Cheyne
Mirposo
Guelph
Violet Matthews
E. Moore
Milton Gilbert Layton Visits Uncle in Trafalgar Town
Milton Gilbert Layton of Montreal visits his Uncle William Gilbert in Trafalgar Town. The Inter-Provincial Brick Company plant two miles west of Milton is now in operation, employing 40 workers. Crawford Lake in Campbellsville won’t open this season as it serves as a private summer home. JD Mackenzie is bedridden, with wishes for recovery. Mrs R White returns home on Martin Street after eight months with improved health. Claude A Shannon of the Milton Bank of Nova Scotia Milton branch is transferred to Bracebridge and will depart Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Layton
Montreal
Wm. Gilbert
Trafalgar
Inter-Provincial Brick Company
Two Mile
Milton
Crawford Lake
Campbellsville
Jd. M. Mackenzie
R. White
Fred
Martin Street
Claude A. Shannon
Bank of Nova Scotia
Bracebridge
Champion
Bazaar Held in Nassagaweya
Gadics Aid of Nassagaweya Church hosted a well attended bazaar on Friday evening May 2. Dramatizations and musical performances featured voices from S.5 No.7 School and groups led by Wiggins Mooney Coxe Gustle Early and others. An act titled Getting Acquainted by Campbellville PS showcased local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadics' Aid
Nausagweya
Charles Henherson
S. 5
Messrs. Wiggins
Mooney
Mr. R. Coxe
Miss G. Gustle
Murray Ellice
Scott McEdward
Myrtle
Eileen Early
Laod Os’ Ald
Switch in Ontario license plates discussed by minister
Hon T B McQuasten announces next year Ontario license plates will switch letters within the number for example SSePsts and doctors may get a distinguishing letter. One hundred numbers will be reserved for government members. Plates will have red numbers on white background and are being made at the Ontario Reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. McQuasten
Ontario Reformatory
One Minute Pulpit Quoting Psalm On Vanity Of Wealth
A brief Bible verse reflection from Psalm 39 6 notes the futility of pursuing riches for their own sake. It highlights how wealth is gathered by none knowing who will inherit, emphasizing vanity and disquiet in human striving.
Merle Oberons Romance Captivates David Niven in Hollywood
Gossip from Hollywood says Merle Oberon and David Niven are inseparable and planning marriage bells. Friends report romance is strong and widely discussed, with Oberons eyes described as captivating as they pose together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Oberon
David Niven
Hollywood
Merle
David
Niven
Two Escapees Flee Ontario Reformatory Grounds
Prisoners James Beatty aged 21 and Ross Middleton aged 19, both trusties at the Ontario Reformatory, escaped while painting a building late Monday night and vanished into dense bush near Arkell and Corwhin after a pursuit. Beatty had prior motor car theft before release on an indeterminate term. Middleton, from Huntsville, faced arson charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Beatty
Ross Middleton
Ontario Reformatory
Arkell and
Corwhin
Beatty
Niagara Falls
Middleton
Huntsville
Kellogg All-Bran relieves long standing constipation
A reader testimonial describes 25 years of constipation cured in weeks by Kellogg's All-Bran. The letter praises the cereal for its bulk, mild作用, and added vitamins, noting simple daily use and alternative preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Johnson
J. B. Johnson
Kellogg's
Allbean
Maude Farewell to Mr and Mrs Lees Before Their Scotland Move
Friends in Acton hosted a farewell at Frederick Street for Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lees as they prepare to return to Scotland. They received a Bible and a purse as tokens of esteem, with a long address praising their character and community service. A social tea and refreshments closed the farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude
Mrs. A. Lees
Scotland
Acton
Alex. Lees
Frederick Street
Lees
Mr. Lees
Hodgins
Thos
Marshall
Marths Orr
Dinner stories that would be better for prisoners
A warden eager to entertain inmates offers movies and activities but convicts remain unimpressed. A cross‑country run is proposed and a voice asks for more. A humor piece blends jail life with domestic banter about a silent husband and talkative wife in a lively pitiful exchange.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bennett
Nassgaweya Township
Mary Elizbeth Lambert
John H. Bennett
Oram
St. Catherines General Hospital
Sidney J. Oram
St. Calines
Isabelle J. Oram
Archis Reid
Erin
Red Ryan
D. J. Torries
Orangeville
Radio Board
Drew
Ryan
McGir
Solth
Cale
MR. G.T
Neighborhood News
Campbellville
R. Menzies
Smith's Falls
Jack Memory
D. Hunter
Mayme Moore
Margaret McMillan
Dan Ferguson
London
A. McCurdy
Women's Missionary Society of
St David's Church
Everton
Hillsburg
Nassagaweya
E. P
ST. George's Square
ROYAL
Old Drury
Satur
Janet Gaynor
Robert Taylor
William Powell
Jean Arthur
Bradford
Grocera
Kellogg
Ontario
Kkenney, Bros. Shoe
M. Pallant
Mrs. Letu
Scotti
Elco
J. K. Gardiner
Chatelaine
Worler
Velva Suede Sweeties
Pat
Sockees
Mfe
Ludlow
Grocery Department
Monarch Pastry
DURAN
TEA Bisk
Duff
Brunswick Sardings
Santa Clara Prunes
Medlin
Ubu
York
Redpath
J. Cadesky
A. Z. Brown
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