Local Social Notes Highlight Trips and Health Updates
The column lists visits and weekend trips among Toronto and Ontario residents, noting hospital recoveries for Tom Nicol and Alex Mann, and a return home for Ivan Harris. It also reports engagements and upcoming marriages for Verna Isabella Joe and Lucille Agnes Land, with ceremonies planned at Knox Presbyterian Church Acton and in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Joe
Verna Isabella
Norman Urwin Wilson
A. 8. Wilson
Norval
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
Scarrow and MacDonald Wedding Solemnized at United Church
Jean Elizabeth MacDonald daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur MacDonald married Norman Scarrow son of Mr J P and the late Mrs Scarrow at the United Church Manse with Rev Dr Morrow officiating. The bride wore pink net over taffeta and carried pink carnations while the bridesmaid wore blue taffeta. After a reception the couple left for a motor trip and will reside in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Manse
Jean Elizabeth MacDonald
Arthur MacDonald
Norman Scarrow
J. P
Scarrow
Dr. Morrow
Heather
Scotland
Jean Irwin
Durham
Jack Smallman
Mrs. Scarrow
Lve
Toronto
A Little One Diner-Waaller Sausage Ends Questioned
A brief comedic exchange shows a diner and Waliter noting the ends of a sausage are very close together, prompting a light joke about its appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waaller
Waliter
Too Bashful: A Garden Moment of Courtship Humor
In a shy exchange, Dani prods a hesitant suitor with playful comments about measurement and romance. They linger in the garden as the idea of testing a string to gauge a woman's waistline sparks gentle humor between them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dani
School Hair Dismissal Quip Reflected in Classroom
A teacher scolded Johnny Smith for unruly hair, asking him to explain the disgraceful condition. The pupil replied with a terse joke about not having hair or a comb, highlighting a moment of classroom humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Smith
Rhyme puzzle hints at a day of remembrance and a prize
A verse clues a hidden solution about a memorial day and a prize offer. It references a coupon or promotion labeled Bolution Name and hints at an event to remember the dead at church and street. The riddle pieces point to My Whole as a day connected to memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCree
Friends Honor Bride and Groom of the Month
A group from Erin and Ballina gathered at Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Davidson’s home to honor the couple, Lillian and Bob, on their impending marriage. A braided basket of gifts was presented, with remarks from Lorne Keeler and Mrs. Harvey Peavoy, and performances by Lorena Locker, Helen Meredith, and a solo by Ted Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble
Jack
Jonas
Cheltenham
R. L. Devidean
Erin
Ballina
R. L. Davidson
Alvin Fisher
Lillian
Bob
Lorens Locker
Ife
Lfe
Harvey Peavoy
Bob McEnery
Lorne Keeler
Harvey Peavey
Bob Marshall
Ted Anderson
Lorena Locker
Helen Meredith
Miss Locker
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Matilda Garvin
Notice to creditors and others in the Matter of the Estate of Matilda Garvin of Acton Halton. Widow died about October 7 1938. Joans of Acton widow died. Creditors must send particulars and proofs to the undersigned before November 12 1938. Assets will be distributed among those entitled per law. Executor Margaret Garvin dated October 27 1938 Acton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Garvin
Acton
Halton
Joan
Hajton
Margaret Garvin
Estate of Ayrtle Cook claimants seek proof of debts
In the matter of the estate of Ayrtle Victoria Cook of Acton Halton Spinster Partins having claims against Myrtle Victoria Cook who died about October 23 1937 must send particulars and proof to the undersigned before November 19 1938 for distribution as per Section 41 Chapter RS D 1937. Dated November 3 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayrtle Victoria Cook
Acton
Halton
Myrtle Victoria Cook
Annual Social Night of Acton Women's Institute
Acton's Women's Institute held its annual social night at the MacCutcheon home with jokes and riddles at roll call. A donation was approved for Northern Ontario fire sufferers and the poppy fund to educate schoolchildren about Armistice. Mrs. J Wilderspin led in charge and will attend a Toronto convention. Euchre Bingo and crokinole were enjoyed. prizes were won by Mrs. Musules and Mrs. McCutcheon for euchre, and by Mrs. Lambert and Mrs. Wilderspin for the gents. A lunch followed and thanks given to the hosts. In other notes, Canadian macaroni exports to the United Kingdom rose in 1938 with 5,592,571 pounds exported valued at $212,640, up from 4,766,077 pounds valued at $251,195.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Women’s Institute
Toronto
Euchre
G. W Musules
Wo MceCutcheon
Mum
Earl Lambert
Jo Wilderspin
McCutcheon
Not Sure Which Yes Mrs Smith Likely Said
A fragment shows Mrs. Smith debating a neighbor’s habit. She quotes unclear choices about frying fish and buying chips or buying clips and frying fish. The remark ends with uncertainty about the neighbor’s behavior.
Remanded in Toronto Arson Case for Millar Derby Winner
Mrs Lillian Kenney who won $12,500 in the Millar Will Stork Derby faces an arson charge and a new count of mental deficiency. She appeared in Toronto court and was remanded on a property bond of 3000 and cash bond of 2000 until today November 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Kenney
Toronto
Plowing Match Crowns Halton County Contest Winners
Halton County plowing event closes with Old Lang Syne as year end. Maurice Readhead of Lowville and Joe Lyons of Streetsville noted. Dr Simon Frawley of Toronto spoke. Ivan Taylor and Ed Timbers won major trophies for ridge plows and walking plows respectively amid a long list of class winners from Milliken Galt and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Readhead
Lowville
Joe Lyons
Streetsville
James Henson
Oakville
Simon Frawley
Toronto
Gordon Chisholm
Frawley
Hanby
Stanley Hall
Bank of Nova Scotia Trophy
Halton
FL of
Gileay
Milton
Ivan Taylor
Mortal
Ed. ‘Timbers
Milliken
Bank of Commerce
Rel MecAimless
Mulon
Local Notes From Erin and Area Including Church Events
Residents travel between Erin and Port Colborne with visits to Winnipeg listed. Funeral attended in Southampton for Charles M. Bell. Erin Church of Christ Y P Group held worship led by Miss Mary McMillan followed by a Bible study on Angels and future. Erin United Church Young People Union hosted a Hallowe'en social with prizes for best costumes. Violet Kirkwood and Harvey Kirkwood won girls and boys prizes with Austin Fines scoring high in games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willace Longstreet
Port Colborne
Erin
Campbell
Young People’s Union of Erin United Church
Hallowe'en
Violet Kirkwood
Harvey Kirkwood
Austin Fines
Advocate
St David's Ladies Aid Plans Bazaar This Year
Campbellville notes report Mrs M Barnard improving and daughter Jean visiting. St David's Presbyterian Ladies Aid held a quilting meeting to finalize plans for an annual bazaar with tea and home baked goods. Harry Higgins remains critically ill after a stroke. Jack Barnard and Don Barnard visited Toronto and Wetland over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
St David's Presbyterian Church
R' . Menzies
E Bell
Wilma
Tiends
Toronto
Harry Higgins
Nussagaweya Presbyterian Church
Jack Barnard
Wetland
Don Banard
Burlington Obituaries and Local Notes From the Gazette
Mrs Nora Bullock and her son Theodore Bullock of Aldershot plan a Friday departure on the Empress of Britain. No highway work will be done this year on Lakeshore from Port Credit to Hamilton per the Department of Highways. Lloyd Starmer, a Nelson Township farmer, Dies in Wright gravel pit accident. Maple Avenue school safety stops installed on Middle Road Highway. Grant Peart, Assistant Commissioner, Seeds and Fertilizer Branch, Dominion Department of Agriculture, returns from Europe after attending the International Fertilizer Conference in Berlin and Rome. Dr Donna Manuel Smith, Water Street, dies from burns suffered at a Halloween party at Madsen Gold Mine Red Lake area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Bullock
Theodore Bullock
Aldershot
England
Lakeshore
Port Credit
Hamilton
Department of Highways
Lloyd Starmer
Nelson Township
Charles Starmer
Brant Street
Wright
East
Flamboro
Middle Road
Miaple Avenue
Tre Maple Avenue
Grant Peart
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Europe
Berlin
Rome
Pogrio
Burlington
Updairs
Arthur W . Peart
Donna
Manwel Smith
Maxwell ¢. Smith
Water Street
Hallowe'en
Madsen
Red Lake
Gazette
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J.L. Warren
Columbus
Mrs. R. Rawson
Mrs. J. Wardlaw
Prank Manton
Gertrude Ramahan
Churchill
Aston
Prank Browning
Tom Nicol
General Hospital
Guelph
Ivan Harris
Walter Wood
Kathleen
Jack Wood
Moffat
Wild
Islington
John Wood
Alex. Mann
W. B. Rumsey
Clarence Henderson
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph
G. A. Dills
J. J. Gibbons
Folk
Royal York Hotel
Wis James Land
MelTat
Ontario
Win T
Lucille Agnes
Hugh Mac McLaughlin
Nelson McLaughlin
George Wallace
Clothes
Yonge St
Ryrie Birks
A. Floyd Smith
Quebec St. W
Bank of Montreal
THE
Sterling Trusts Corporation
Sterling Tower
Friends
Sonja Henie
Richard Greene
Lakeside
Madge Evans
Breston Foster
Carldon
Fox News
Stuart Erwin
Carl Holt
Clark Gable
Myrna Loy
Spencer Trucy
Fer
Bulteiter
F Leatherhind
Acton Women’s Institute
Tee-merling
Jomler
Timbers
Roo G Brown
Galt
Alex. Harrison
Richard Jarvis
Harold Picket
Hornby
R. G. Brown
Arnold
Horace Barnes
Stubble
Ronald Marquis
Sundverland
E. D. Gray
Rockwood
Rosas Harper
Ray Ferguson
Stouffville
Wilred Raine
Meadowvale
Gray
R Marquis
David Craig Brampton
Geo. Wall Brantford
Stan
Fuller
Hormby
Everet
Brampton
Alex McArthur
Dundas
David Craig
Geo
Wall
Halton Keys
Ian Taylor Moffat
Bruce Reed
Georgetown
Angus McNabb
Fred Mixon
Donald Lindsay
Gerald Marchment
Arnold Picket
Hest Crown
Best Punish
Bruce Reid
Salter
Garnet Howden
Jack Hamillton
Preeman
Wm Lucas
Freeman
George Heathertigston
Clayton Taylor Moffat
Norman Vivian
Grometown
Jiruetors
Lou - Alex
Black
Goria Timbers
Louisvine
Geol Hostrawser
Malton
Ernest Evans
Maple
Spencer Wilson
Norvai
Alex. Black
Jiuma Eccles
Joe Train
Claremont
Rays Bacher
Cayuga
Prank Hall
Streelaville
Roy Craig
Joe
Tram
Jim Eccles
Brown- Tider
John
Bellocy
Cleargetown
Anderson Braetown
Campbellville
David Mahon
Windsor
M. Barnard
Jean
Carleton Place
Knox
S. Alban’s Parish
J. BK. Whitelock
Drillon
Lady Byng
Maple Leafs
Boston ‘Bruins
Gordon Drilloin
Maple Leaf
Holt
Alvert Muatthewa
Maritime Star
Sally
Kang -Peonen
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