Local Notes of Guelph Area and District Engagements
Mis Smith trains at Guelph General Hospital spending vacation with her parents in the city. Engagement announced between Bybil Dukes and Rev A Kirk of Hamilton, to wed June 24. Lodges report visit by Duplop and Campbell and preparations for July 12 celebration. David Jackson buys Gould barber shop. Goulds move to Aurora. Jackson moves into shop residence. Weaver family moves to Campbellville as Canon Weaver preaches first sermon at All Saints. Advocate reports warm village welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis. A. Smith
Guelph General Hospital
Chas. Smith
Lockhart
Hert. Gough
Eleanor Robson
Torchts
J. E Austin
Bybil Doris
J. A. Dukes
A. Kirk
Il. T. HL
E.S. Kirk
Hamilton
Bro. Duplop
Dufferin District
Bro. Campbell
LO. 1
David Jackson
Wm. Gould
Gould
Aurora
Neighborhood News on Centers and Communities Interest
Neighborhood news highlights ongoing developments in local centers and surrounding communities. Readers gain updates on events, services, and initiatives shaping the area with emphasis on public interest and community engagement.
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Celebrations
Everton residents hosted Wenton guests while Mim Reed and Toronto friends marked a May 24 birthday. Various households from Osprings to Proton hosted visitors. A rain over Monday and Tuesday boosted hay and grain crops after a dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Head
Donny
Wenton
W. Head
Mim -Mary Reed
Toronto
Minto
Miss Darroch
T. D. McCutcheon
Dark night after truck hits hydro pole in Rockwood
Last Tuesday evening a heavy truck struck a hydro pole causing a transformer and wires to fall. No injuries were reported though damage was extensive. A euchre and dance party at Ter Face Candens War was postponed to Friday the 2th but drew a crowd and netted about 69 dollars. Victoria Day activities included a baseball tournament at Exhibition Park with four games. The United Church team downed Everton 6 5, Eden Mills beat Rockwood Bulldogs 19 14, a singles versus married men game tied 6 5, and the Bulldogs defeated the United Church 31 10 after supper. Total receipts about 75 dollars split between the Baseball Club and Women’s Institute. Weather ideal. many visitors attended. Sunday services observed at Presbyterian Church with Rev Bennir of Acton. Fire alarm Monday noon for a small blaze at Mr. Arthur Ewer’s, quickly extinguished. Village council continued stone work at the public school site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter- Face Candens
Priday
Sacred Heart Church
Victoria Day
Exhibition Park
Everton
Rockwood United Church
Bulldogs
Eden Mills
Women's Institute
United Church
Harry McIntosh
Eden ‘Ills
Arthur Ewer'e
Angus Carter
Gordon
Oshawa
Airs
Fred Osbourn
Jean ‘Torrance
Simcoe
Johnston Wewat
Doris Reyes
Toronto
D. Patterson
Clarence Lynch
Jaime “Lynch
Pred Day
Joh. Oukex
Missy Kathleen ‘Lynch
Guelph
Mie
A. Milme
Lota Billing
David McDowell Aniteon
Barry
Brantford
Max Milne
D. McNabb
Reba
Sims Mclean
No McLean
Shélsarne
Wm. Burns
Fred McArthur
Kirkland Lake
Family Visits Over Guelph and Nearby Towns
Households across Ontario spent Sunday and the holiday visiting relatives. Ballinafad and Guelph residents joined by Mr and Mrs Damper and the Sopers hosted gatherings at uncles and cousins homes. Georgetown Hamilton Toronto Acton and Toronto connections share the social travel pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Damper
Guelph
Alfred Soper
Wilson
Georgetown
Chas, Noble
Mann
Miss Lobith
Howard ‘Large
Hamilton
Ray Culp
Cripps
Toronto
Large
Alex. Moore
Norrie
Wm. Evans
Acton
Roa WicEnery
Local residents visit, share holiday
Hillsburg couples and guests gathered Sunday for visits with neighbors including Alma Robertson of Toronto and Marie Barbour of Islington. Several families hosted or joined others at homes along with a fishery outing on Grand River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Near
John
Near
W. Bessey
Alma Robertson
Toronto
W. Robb
McKenxiy
Donald Robertson
Clarence McClure
Brampton
W. Cheyne
Messrs
Lloyd
Jack Neal
Wm. Cheyne
Marie Barbour
Islington
Ross Wickinnon
Grand River
Wilbert Roswell
R. J. Robertson
Local engagements and renovations noted in Milton area
Milton H. 8. Cox renewed interiors of his barber shop and beauty parlor while R. M. Fauken redecorated his shoe store. W. B. Clements returned from a three month trip via Panama Canal and New York. engagements announced for Margaret Norma West to Dr. William F. Dewar of Toronto and Dorothy Wene to Vernon L. Belyea of Hronte. Annual Girls Conference in Farmers Building reports active homemaking projects and 1935-36 program planning under Miss Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8. Cox
R. M. Fauken
W. B. Clements
Vancouver
GB. C
California
Panama Canal
New York City
Frank ©. West
Margaret Norma
William F. Dewar
Toronto
Wiliam J. Dewar
Milton
Dorothy Wene
Farmers
Women's Institute
Miss Wallace
Champlan
Local notes from Guelph and area residents
Mia Yda Yowell of Guelph spent the weekend with her mother at 82 McLean and recovering well after an illness. Several visitors and neighbours are mentioned, including Miss Gladys Carter and Mr Roy Webb who had tonsils removed. A village road oiling project and upcoming district church services are noted along with social visits in Fergus, Rockwood, Acton, and Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Yda Yowell
Guelph
McLean
McKinnon
Gladys Carter
D. G. Robertson
Jean Kirkwood
Far
Roy Webb
Guelph Hospital
John Aitken
Nellie Aitken
Afra
Warold Aitken
Wamilton
N. McLean
Ay, McTaviah
Dan
Fergus
Dougisd Robertzgon
Elva Johnston
Mac Sinclair
Acton
Crews Corner Visitors Over Weekend At The Corners
Mrs H Swindlehurst and daughter Betty of Toronto and O Hansen of Acton were holiday visitors at Miss Cripps. Mr and Mrs McIntyre and son of Toronto stayed at Mrs McIntosh’s. Mr Coulter of Hamilton and Mr and Mrs Albert Wilding of London visited at Burlingham’s. Mr and Mrs Belenty of Alliston and Mr and Mrs Campbell Line of Maple came to the Corners. Tyler family hosted weekend guests. church service noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Swindlehurst
Betty
Toronto
Sind
O. Hansen
Acton
Oakville Rosarians Attend District Convention in Niagaraz
Local Rosarians travel to Niagaraz, Paris New York, for the annual district convention. Miss Eva Fish from Macdonald Road is in Hamilton General Hospital after an appendectomy. Dr Chase factory work includes drainage and landscape planning. Lakeshore County Baseball League opened at Victoria Park with Port Credit and Oakville players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagaraz
Paris
N. Y
Eva Fish
Mia
Geo
N. Pich
Macdonald Road
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Chase
Star
Oakville Oddfellows Lodge
St. Jude's Anglican Church
Oddfellowship
J. R. Grinhham
Grinam
Fiambur General Hospital
Lakeshore County Baseball League
Victoria Park
Port Credit
Bass
Oakville
Ross Gibson
A. Blakelock
A.hillmer
Light Clothing for Warmth in Cold Weather
The article notes that multiple thin garments provide better insulation than a single heavy coat. Lord Kelvin reportedly wore many light garments during a cold shipboard test, arguing that added layers trap air to shield the body from wind. Fishermen also favor several light layers for extreme winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Kelvin
Georgetown Notes: Arrests, Engagements and Town News
Constable Cookman arrested a drunk driver in Glewillams Monday night and took him to Milton jail. Funeral for Ste John McDonald, Carbon Hill, held Wednesday. McDonald family in town for the service. Rebetta Morrison engaged to Stanley Morrison. wedding planned for early June. Two Terra Cotta youths arrested for bicycle theft in Glenwillams. jailed in Milton awaiting trial. Council rejects plan for new Main Street fighting system by 4-3 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable Cookman
Glewillams
Milton Jall
Joseph McAndrews
Duncan McDonald
Robert Gibson
Carbon Hill
Alabama
Ste John ‘McDonald
Wren—Palmer Krner
Milton
Main Street
Wherald
Canada cut mower sales 1934 value totals 870203
The cut mowers sold in Canada during the year ended May 31 1934 totaled 870203 dollars. This amount accounted for 62 percent of Canada's floricultural and decorative plant production including outdoor roses trees shrubs indoor plants and flowering bulbs.
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Canada
Burlington Cheque Artist Remanded. Highway Works Planned
Ronald Graver, known as a cheque artist, was remanded for another week by Magistrate McIveen in police court on Monday. The Highways Department grades Lakeshore Park highway with possible widening this summer. Mayor Watson informed the Gayotte government on Tuesday that intake for a new water system has been sanctioned for the lake. Florence Sleeth sails Friday aboard the Duchess of Richmond to visit parents in Armazh Irlelands. John Rae family attend O A C Guelph graduation exercises Tuesday. Ras and Borlsuk pass lank exams and receive degrees at O A C convocation. Council endorses curtailment of public health nurse grants. Ontario Volunteer Firemen's Association to meet in Petrolia in August with convention Friday-Saturday and tournament Monday. Executives approve Petrolia invitation at Oakville meeting. Gavette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Graver
Mc ¥Lveen
Highways Department
Lakeshore Park
Watson
Gayotte
Florence Sleeth
Duchess of Richmond
Armazh
Lrelans
John Rae
Dorothy
Don
Guelph
R. Herry
Ras
K. Borlsuk
Board of Wealth
Ontario Voluteer Firemen's Association
Petrolia
Oakville
Gavette
Meat shortages push shift to lamb as beef and pork decline
Drought in the United States tightens cattle and hay supplies causing a real shortage of beef and pork. Neighbors to the south face readjustment in meat consumption, increasing lamb in diet, while Canada benefits from strong hog markets and favorable lamb availability amid rising prices and exports to Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Headed Por Either Ike Buy Some Novels Now
The fragment shows a shop dialogue with a clerk asking about preference and a note about taking a car. Readable bits include inquiries about light reading and a casual remark about traveling with the vehicle. The text appears incomplete and conversational.
Senior event schedule at Guelph church
At 11:00 a.m. a representative discusses the annual seniors event in Guelph. A former pastor is possible. At noon Sunday School and Bible Class. At 7:00 p.m. service withdrawn to allow attendance at the Conference in Guelph. Everybody welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Accasiona Af Quelph
Fox Farm Seeks Insecure Livestock For Fox Meat Trade
VANNATTER FOX FARM in Georgetown advertises to buy horse, injured cattle, or unstable livestock for fox meat. The notice demands immediate securing of injured animals and seeks trailer or trailer cassly. Phone number O5131 is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vannatter Fox Farm
Georgetown
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