Social and Personal Notes From Acton Area Visitors
Mrs. R. J. McPherson visited relatives in Toronto the past week. Mrs. Robert Shaw joined friends in Toronto over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Nest of Toronto visited Acton relatives yesterday. Fred Waterhouse, recently has his tonsils removed and is around again. Lloyd D. Forbes and family of Detroit, Michigan visited here last week. J. H. Reed and family returned home from Oshawa and Toronto. Harold Swackhamer left for Caledonia for a position with Senn furniture and undertaking. L. Brown and Alice with B. Laurence and Miss Laurence of Oakville visited H. Masales over the weekend. Papilon Sr, seriously ill, was moved to St. Joseph's Hospital in Guelph and well wishes flow. Gordon MacKay and Harold Wansbrough of Toronto visit Mrs. R. H. Wansbrough. Wansbrough recovers after recent operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd D. Forbes
Douglas and
Sheila
Detroit, Mich
L. Brown
Alice
B. Laurence
Miss Laurence
Oakville
H. Masales
Papilon
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph
Gordon MacKay
Harold Wansbrough
Toronto
R. H. Wansbrough
Wansbrough
Burlington Neighborhood News Highlights Local Goings On
Mr A T Enlow went on a business trip to the Old Country. Mrs Gordon Peart visited Mr and Mrs Stan Coates in Orillia. Norman Klaiika fell from a roof and broke an ankle. Town Clerk J J Hobson had a further operation and is progressing nicely. A 30 000 pound fruit and vegetable car left Burlington station for Macroriey Bask to aid West drought areas. A Chevrolet sedan with license L 4059 was stolen from Percy Thorpe’s Maple Avenue garage and later found at Caledonia Gazette reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ‘T. Enlow
Old Country
Gordon Peart
Stan. Coates
Orillia
Norman Klaiika
General’ Hospital
Burlington Station
Macroriey
Percy Thorpe
Maple Avenue
Smith
Caledonia
Gazette
Rice and Bread Griddle Cakes and Waffles Guide
A vintage recipe note describes serving hot cakes and waffles with maple syrup to chase winter chill. It lists Rice Griddle Cakes Bread Griddle Cakes and Orange Waffle variations with detailed ingredient amounts and steps for mixing, baking, and serving hot with syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Fair
See the Folks First Monkeys Visit Stirs Curious Debate
Tommy asks to go to the zoo to see the monkeys but Mother counters with Aunt Betay’s visit, stressing family priorities and a playful disagreement about plans. The exchange captures a child’s whim and a caregiver’s practical response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Betay
Oakville Industries Near Move and Estate Sale
Oakville seeks three new industries to locate in the area potentially occupying the large unused factory on the highway. The 209 acre Ellsworth Flavelle estate with a modern country home and six houses has been purchased by Col H L Nelles of London Ontario. Also reports mention Oakville Intermediate Baseball Teams receiving sweatshirts and Grace Byers of Oakville elected Honorary Vice President in U of T pharmacy class elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Ellsworth Flavelle
Col. H. L. Nelles
London
Ontario
Star
Council Chambédis
Pharmacy
U. of T
Grace Byers
Robert Burford
R. W. Burford
Maple Avenue
Donald M. Gallie
Gallie
Chicago
Reeve W. H. Morden
Morden
Dr. Gallie
Academy of Dentistry
Toronto
Norman McCann
Munn
Station Road
Norman
Thieves Enter Georgetown Express Office and Church Rectory
A Friday night break in at the Canadian National Railway express office in Georgetown led to theft of a quantity of goods. Sunday church service saw St George's Church Rectory broken into and funds stolen. Local court records note prior suspects were released with a warning. Residents Mr and Mrs C A Webster plan moving to Mimico after four years here. Notable visitors included Doctor Chas Roberts poet and dean, Miss Pomeroy president, and Mr and Mrs A G Baker of Toronto. The Thompson House on Guelph and Main is being moved for a service station. Knox Presbyterian held anniversary services with Rev Hills delivering sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railway
MclIiveen
St. George's Church
C.A. Webster
Mimico
Mr. Hills
Davenport Road
Toronto
Herald
Change of Clothes Needed for Hungry and Tired Tramp
Weary Willie reached a wayside cottage after a long walk and begged for an old coat. The cottage keeper objected, noting his current coat was nearly new, while Willie lamented that the coat was ruining his profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Wille
Popular Couple Weds in Moffat Home Ceremony
Annie May Moffat wed T Ivan Richardson at the Amos home in Moffat with about forty guests. Rev C G Jones officiated, Jessica Sallibrass played, and gifts included a vanity set and onyx necklace. The couple planned a Detroit honeymoon and will reside near Campbellville. A later shower and a Brookville address ceremony followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Amos. Moffat
Annie May
T. Ivan Richardson
Campbellvile
Jessie, Sallibrass
Moffat
Mary Leachman
Puslinch
John Richardson
C. G. Jones
Nassagaweya
Detroit
Campbellville
Aberfoyle
Brookville
Obituaries From Belfountain to Georgetown and Erin Township
Several deaths noted in region with services and interments. Mary McDonald of Belfountain, survived by siblings, funeral held at Belfountain United Church. Cecelia McColl of Georgetown buried after service. ties to Esquesing, Milton and Aurora families noted. Fannie Perryman of Erin Township died after long illness. funeral conducted by Rev Poole and Rev Aikens with Salem Cemetery interment. survivors include Eva Love, Rolland, and Edwin Perryman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McDonald
Belfountain
Spence McDonald
United Church
James F
John W. McDonald
Laughlin Willis
Brampton
Sam Brock
McDonald's Cemetery
Cecelia McColl
Georgetown
Cecelia ‘McColl
Miss McColl
Esquesing
Hugh McColl
Ireland
Christina Robert
Dougald
Santiago
Calif
J. G. Wilbon
Burlington
McColl
Presbyterian Church
United States
H. M. Harrison
Harrison
Toronto
Hugh and Campbell Laidlaw
Ottawa
Robertson Laidlaw
St. Andrew's College
Aurora
Hugh McGoll
Milton
Fannie Perryman
Edwin
Concession
Erin Township
Acton
Thos. Perryman
Brougham
Eva
Love
Rolland
Napanee
Perryman
Free Press
C. L. Poole
Mgr. Aikens
Ballinafad
Salem Cemetery
Peter Brown
Steam Aeroplanes and the Dream of Aerial Flight
The Manchester Guardian discusses steam power revived for air travel and notes optimism about aircraft powered by steam. It highlights a plan in South Dakota where two army officers will ascend the largest balloon into the Stratosphere for cosmic ray and air observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessler ‘Brothers
California
The
Manchester Guardian
South Dakota
Europe
America
New York
London
William A Wansbrough dies in Grand Valley at 68
William Alexander Wansbrough a prominent Grand Valley leader and former Dufferin County Warden died at his home from a heart attack. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of Grey district A F and A M, was active on the school board and in politics as an Independent Conservative candidate in 1902. Survived by wife S J Adelaide Marshall and six children, plus a brother and cousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Alexander Wansbrough
Grand Valley
Dufferin County
Wansbrough
Grey District
A. F
A. M
Dufferini
Young Men's Bible
Ieader
Ontario Farmers' Weather Insurance Company
Amaranth Township
Orangeville
S. J. Adelaide Marshall
Elgin M
Shelburne
R. Marshall
Toronto
Jack Meikle
Marion J
Frederick A
W. Franklin
Windsor
Robi. H. Wansbrough
Superb, Sask
R. H. Wansbrough
Acton
Polly and Kate Debate Uncle John’s Fortune
Polly argues they would not drive to California if Uncle John had not laundered money through a crooked fortune. Kate questions his true role and Polly corrects she was mistaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
California
John
Kate
Painterwary Wife Questions Theft of His Works
A husband complains that an artist friend has damaged two of his paintings. His wife, after careful examination, asks which works were affected, revealing the tension of a domestic dispute over art and trust.
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Jane Moore
Notice is given to all creditors and others with claims against the estate of Jane Moore who died around August 25 1934. Executor John Rawson Howitt of Guelph invites claims by November 20 1934 with details of claims and securities. After that date assets will be distributed to entitled parties. Dated October 12 1934. HOWITT & HOWITT Solicitors for the Executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Moore
College Heights
Guelph
Wellington
Esquesing
Halton
R. R. No
Acton
Nelson Moore
John Rawson Howitt
Douglas Street
Ontario
Howitt & Howitt
Guelph Ontario
Gaid Executor
Reindeer Question Inspires Clever Answer in Class
In a classroom scene, a teacher asks Cecil about reindeer and he responds that they help flowers grow, a playful line reflecting a child's imaginative reasoning. The moment captures lighthearted classroom interaction and the charm of a curious youngster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil
Examination in Scripture Teaches Good Samaritan Lesson
A class of boys studied the Good Samaritan in Scripture and discussed why the priest and Levite passed by. The students answered that the man had already been robbed, illustrating the parable’s moral message.
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. J. McPherson
Robert Shaw
E. H. Nest
Fred Waterhouse
J. H. Reed
Oshawa
Harold Swackhamer
Senn Furniture and Undertaking Establishment
Neighborhood News
Axelrod ‘Auto Parts
Gordon St. Guelph
Phono
F. L. Wright
Clark Gable
Claudette Colbert
Viva Willie
Wolf Dog
Edward G. Robinson
Fox News
Otto Kruger
Duke
Buddy of Apes
Belle OF
Mae West
Intarest
Mary McRponald
Mra
FORD
Ford Parts and Service
Norton Motors
Acton, Ontario
Wood’s Grocery Family Grocer
Jams
William A
Jess
Imperial
Tyler
Queen Street
Congoleum
Quarty
Feltol Mats
STAIR
Desis
Ean
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