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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 28, 1936
Page
7
Marriages and Deaths in Ontario Communities May 1936
Notices record the Wiggins Burton marriage at Port Colborne on May 23 1936 and the death of Eliza Ann Markes in Sault Ste Marie in her 89th year. Also reported are Bennetts Mary Elizabeth Lambert aged about 60 and Liz Al McParland widow of David Taylor aged 75. Sidney J Oram chief of St Catharines fire department dies at 56. Catherine Robertson of Toronto dies aged 87. funeral from her home with service and interment at Fairview, Acton.
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
Bennett
Nassgaweya Township
Mary Elizabeth Lambert
John H. Bennett
Taylor
Alfred Taylor
Nassagaweya Township
Liz al McParland
David Taylor
Oram
St. Catherines General Hospital
Sidney J. Oram
St. Calines Pire
Isabelle J. Oram
Robertson
Indian Grove
Toronto
Catherine Robertson
Duncan
Otlock
Ds.t
Fairview Cemetery
Acton
Maiden voyage begins aboard Queen Mary
The new Queen Mary commenced her maiden voyage yesterday. Mrs. Archis Reid of Erin died in Toronto on Monday at age 60. A robbery hit D J Torries store in Orangeville Sunday night, stealing clothing valued at 4500. Sparks caused 600 damage at Mrs. Reynoldson’s Oakville home. Calcium chloride sprayed on town gravel roads to curb dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mner
Queen Mary
Archis Reid
Erin
Toronto
D. J. Torries
Orangeville
Robert Reynoldson
Oakville
Aged Georgetown Station Agent Mr Coe Critical After Stroke
Mr G T Coe suffered a paralytic stroke and a fall while descending stairs at his home in Georgetown. He was attended by Dr A McAlister and declared critically ill. Once sightless for decades, Coe memorized the birthdays of more than 1,500 Georgetown residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
The Country Doctor Plays At Grégory Theatre Friday
Darryl P. Zanuck's The Country Doctor at the Grégory Theatre Friday stars the five Dionne Quintuplets in a story of a Canadian doctor who battles red tape and corporate foes. He faces peril and heartbreak, then brings five babies into the world and earns top honors from the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darryl P. Zanuck
Grégory Theatre
Jamius
Dionne
Jundersholt
Campbellville Baseball Tournament Shines On Monday
Neighborhood notes report a fine Monday for the Campbellville baseball tournament with strong attendance and lively play. Visitors include Messrs David Mahon of Windsor and Crawford Mahon of Kitchener, spending the holiday at home. others host or visit relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
David Mahon
Windsor
Crawford Mahon
Kitchener
Mrs. Brown
Toronto
J. Hoberts
W. Cowper
Everton News Notes from Home and Visitors
Mrs. Shepherdson returns from Yingsay with Strand Mrs Prory Hall and others as visitors call on Sunday at Everton. Birthday wishes to Miss Mary Reed draw 40 guests. Everton Young People's Society meets after church with plans for a London convention carload and talks on Peter the Great Evangelist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheperdson
Yingsay
Strand
Prory- Hall
C. Hinderbrand
Marie Hinderbrand
Audrey Hall
Ed. Cann
J. Hinds
Eileen
Guelph
Walter Pashler
Mises Nell
Zialda Pashler
Toronto
McKeown
Ryder
Naszsagawey
Mary Reed
Archie Reed
W. J. Reed
W. Gimbel
G. Kidney
A. A. Reed and Son
Arthur
A. McComb
Minto
T. Yd. Reed
Margaret Reed
Thompson Reed
Frank Reed
Miles L.robinson
Southword
Sunbuon
N. Thompson
D. Thompson
Tore
Muriel Hortop
Helen Robertson
Dorothy Church
Robert McCutcheon
Peter
Eleanor Alton
Albert Alton
Oakville Bakery Sold to Toronto Investor. Name to Remain
Oakville confectionery and bakery business known as FKerrah's Bakery has been sold to R W Davidson of Toronto who will continue under the old firm name. Funeral of Philip Buck held at Palermo United Church. Buck died at his home in Winnipsg. Beverley Wixel, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs W Dixvel, injured in a bicycle accident fracturing her right arm on Monday. Weddings and engagements announced including Emma Wayhoe TM and Rand al Forder of Oakville and Dorothy Mary Brotherton to Surgeon-Lieutenant Jana Wallace Caswell of Oakville set for mid June. Plant expansion work begins on Randal Street with a full lot structure and new office showroom facing the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fkerrah's Bakery
R. W. Davidson
Toronto
Dr. Klyy
Fomerly
Regina
Detroit
Philip Buck
Palermo United Church
Buck
Winnipsg
Beverley Wixel
Mon
W. Dixvel
Douglas Avenue
Royal Navy
Nev. W
Caswell
Oakville
Star
Listings of Sales Across Acton Rooms
Fragmentary notice lists sales at the Dominion Hotel Acton on Saturday May 36th and at Alexander Lees Acton on Wednesday June 10th offering furniture pieces and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hello Furot
al Dominion Hotel
Acton
Alex. Lees
Hillsburg Visitors and Mirposo Institute Meeting Summary
Hillsburg residents Miss Marilyn Millar and Master Billie Millar of Brampton visit grandmother Mrs. W. Millar. Miss Lyla Millar attended the holiday. Mirposo Women's Institute held its annual May meeting at Mrs. N. Matthews with Mrs. E. Rowan presiding. Violet Matthews reported on the Guelph Girls Conference. Officers were elected and the meeting closed with the National Anthem.
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 Gilb et Layton Visits Uncle in Trafalgar Town
Milton Gilbert Layton of Montreal visited his uncle William Gilbert of Trafalgar Town ship on Friday. The Inter-Provincial Brick Company plant two miles west of Milton now operates with 40 workers. Crawford Lake Campbellville will stay closed this season as a private summer home. John M Mackenzie is bed bound at present. Friends in Milton wish him a quick recovery. Mrs R White returned home to Martin Street after eight months with her son Fred, much improved. Claude A Shannon, Milton branch Bank of Nova Scotia teller and accountant, transfers to Bracebridge branch, leaving Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Layton
Montreal
Wm. Gilbert
Trafalgar
Inter-Provincial Brick Company
Two Mile
Milton
Crawford Lake
Campbellville
Jd. M. Mackenzie
R. White
Fred
Martin Street
Claude “A. Shannon
Bank of Nova Scotia
Bracebridge
Champion
Bazaar at Nassagaweya Draws Large Congregation
Gadics Aid of Nassagaweya Church organized a Friday bazaar on May 2. Charles Henderson chaired the program featuring songs by S. S. No. 7 School, duets by Wiggins and Mooney, R. Coxe and G. Gustle, Murray Elilo and Scott McEdward, and Myrtle and Eileen Early. Solos by D. Brush and K. Dewar, with instrumental numbers by M. Early and W. Blacklock. A play Getting Acquainted by Campbellville U P S was also presented amid strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadics
Nausagweya
Charles Henherson
Messrs. Wiggins
Mooney
Switching of Letters on Plates in Ontario
Hon T B McQuasten announced a change in motor vehicle license plates for next year. Letters will appear inside the numbers rather than preceding them. Distinguishing letters may be issued to doctors, with 100 reserved for government members. Plates will use red numbers on white background and are being manufactured at the Ontario Reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. McQuasten
Ontario Reformatory
One Minute Pulpit Verse Cautions on Vanity and Riches
A brief devotional cites Psalm 39 6 warning that man walks in vanity and piles up riches without knowing who will gather them. The verse emphasizes futility and unease in striving for wealth.
Merle Oberon Captivates David Niven in Hollywood Romance
The pair are described as inseparable and deeply in love with wedding rumors already circulating in Hollywood. Friends confirm the romance, noting Oberon’s eyes captivate Niven and romance has overtaken the actor’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Oberon
David Niven
Hollywood
Merle
David
Niven
Two inmates escape Ontario Reformatory vows
James Beatty and Ross Middleton, both 21 and 19, trusties at Ontario Reformatory, escaped while painting a building late Monday night. Pursued by a guard, they fled toward Arkell and Corwhin, vanishing into thick bush a few miles east of the city. Beatty has a motor car theft sentence from Niagara Falls, Middleton an arson sentence from Huntsville. both on indeterminate terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Beatty
Ross Middleton
Ontario Reformatory
Arkell and
Corwhin
Beatty
Niagara Falls
Middleton
Huntsville
Farewell memento presented to Mr and Mrs Alex Lees
Friends in Acton hosted a farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs Alex Lees of Frederick Street Buthered as they plan to return to Scotland. They received a Bible and a purse as tokens of esteem and were praised for their upright citizenship and helpful, friendly nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lees
Scotland
Acton
Alex. Lees
Frederick Street
Lees
Mr. Lees
Hodgins
Thos
Marshall
Marths Orr
Kellogg All-Bran Relieves Longstanding Constipation
A reader testimonial extols Kellogg’s All-Bran for relief after 25 years of constipation. The letter praises the product’s bulk, mild effects, vitamin B and iron, and suggests daily use of two tablespoons with milk or in recipes. Produced by Kellogg in London Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Johnson
J. B. Johnson
All
Grocera
Kellogg
London
Ontario
Dinner Stories That Would Be Better
A warden tired of reforms toys with prisoners and asks what they want next. A cross country run is suggested as a final entertainment while a husband complains his wife dominates conversations at home.
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Anna McPhail
Bert Ferris
Yngersoll
Everton
Hillsburg
Nassagaweya
E. P
ST. George's Square
ROYAL
Old Drury
Satur
Janet Gaynor
Robert Taylor
William Powell
Jean Arthur
Bradford
Mrs. Letu
Scotti
Kkenney, Bros. Shoe
M. Pallant
Elco
J. K. Gardiner
Chatelaine
Voile
Velva
Patr
Sockees
Mfe
Ludlow
Grocery Department
Monarch
DURAN
TEA Bisk
Duff
Brunswick Sardings
Santa Clara Prunes
Medlin
Ubu
York
Redpath
J. Cadesky
A. Z. Brown
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