Birth and death notices from an Acton paper segment
Birth Bennie Armstrong girl Joyes Armstrong born at the Manse Willow Street Acton on September 24. Deaths Lawson Graham of Guelph September 38 1931 perished husband of Margaret Sharp. Anderson Thomas George Guelph General Hospital September 23 1931 in his 76th year. Cole Lloyd Wilfred of Toronto September 28 1931 in his 21st year. Memorial messages from McClure Wansbrough Johnston McDowell and George McDowell families pay tribute to deceased relatives with traditional verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie
Willow Street
Acton
Rev
H. L
Sennile
Joyes Armstrong
Lawson
Guelph
Graham Lawson
Margaret Sharp
Anderson
Guelph General Hospital
Thomas George Anderson
Dena
Toronto
Lloyd Wilfred
Chester D. Cole
October 1931 District News Highlights
Local notes from Acton Milton and Caledon report upcoming events and civic items. October activities include council meetings, harvest shipping, and Remembrance Day plans. Social items mention boxing shows, fishing reports, and holiday greetings.
Field Day Brings Wide Range of Contests and Winners
Read of junior and senior events across field day contests. Jack Smith dominates several races including the 220 yard dash with multiple top finishes. Other names like Stuart Lantz Teddy Hansen Harold Skilling Jack Skilling and Harvey Hassard appear among sprint and field results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Smith
Teddy Hanser
Harvey Hassard
Stuart Lantz
Murray Smith
Jack Skilling
H. Skilling
Hector Lambert
Harold Skilling
Harvey Hasserd
Stuart Lants
Harry Norton
Teddy Hansen
Harvey
Stuart Santa
Near
Jack Shillby
Marty Norton
Y W. Lambert
Nell McNabb
Eddis Pootitt
Mectar Lambert
Howard Norton
John Wilson
John Nicol
Eddie Pootltt
Bie Willams
Gordon
Cook
Marold Gkling
Jack Bkilling
Murra Smith
Jack Smirth
Neil McNabb
Oral Chalmers
Lilian Woodhall
Vivian McMullen
Yeabel Switzer
Dorothy Coxe
Barbara Taylor
Marjory Near
Orm VY
Beatrice Wilstow
Yeabel Gwilzer
Allean Clarridge
Pearl McEnery
Oral Chalmera
Dorothy MacArthur
Edna Tinton
Anne Dibbong
What Words Mean to Us
A discussion notes that some languages lack words for duty or guilt and cleanliness. It argues missionaries face translation hurdles, and many people never consider or use the concept of duty in daily life. The piece questions how often duty appears in thought or speech among readers.
Closing Bowling Game Ends Club Year Amid Rain
Twenty bowlers joined a final match despite showers, delivering two great games in a record year. Prize winners: A Buchanan first with 2 19, J Leishman second with 2 15, T Bailey high second with 2 13, H Smothurat 2 3, W Chisholm 1 3, B Sayles 1% total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Buchanan
J. Leishman
J. M. McDonald
T. Bailey
H. Smothurat
W. Chisholm
B. Sayles
Powis
Mortgage Sale Notice for Acton Township Haquesing Land
Public auction sale at Lasby's Hotel Acton on Saturday October 10 1931 at 1 00 pm by Robert J. Kor Auctioneer to satisfy a mortgage on lands in Haquesing Township Halton County First Concession Lot 10 and 20 Second Concession Lot 10 comprising about 100 acres with improvements including a two storey residence barn and outbuildings. deposit 20 percent. balance due options. further particulars from vendor's solicitor W N Karmmer Acton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Kor
Lasby’s
Acton
J. M
Haquesing
Halton
Exqueding
WN. Kmarmer
Ontario
Ichelite Ore Find Near Lunenburg County NS
A mining effort in Lunenburg County NS shows encouraging Acheelite ore with high tungsten content. Drilling has reached 107 feet in one shaft and several rich veins have been found as plans for further development are formed with the Natural Resources Department and the Canadian National Railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimondarin
Care J
Lunenburg
N. S
Natural Resources Department
Canadian National Railways
Fegard
Bluebirds camp memory and camping fun lessons
Girl Guides recount a camp by a blue lake with Whitebirds, banners won, and nightly programs. They recall singing, bugs at night, vigil for Sammy Whitbird, and a hopeful message about camping next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebird
Witcto
York
Che Whitebirds
Nate
Maggit
Sammy Whitbird
Bluebirds
Canada Wheat Crop Drops From Last Year in 1931 Estimates
Canada reports 1931 wheat production at 371,400,000 bushels with Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta supplying 446,400,000 bushels. Alberta leads with 119,160,000. Saskatchewan 101,200,600. Manitoba 26,000,000. Other grains also fall behind prior years. A separate Oakville incident describes a yacht fire spreading from a gasoline stove, with lifeboat crews rescuing two men before the craft sank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Saakatchewan
No working advertisement words forced in court dialogue
A phonetic, clipped exchange shows a judge and party staff debating a refused renewal. The dialog features misunderstandings and abrupt directives as the court insists the license has expired, while one speaker defends the delay and another concedes. The fragment hints at a legal confrontation over renewal terms.
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McClure
Thomas Andrew McClure
Wansbrough
Robert
Johnston
Robert Johnston
Uwfe
McDowell
Annie McDowell
George McDowell
Caledon
Milton Falls
Acton and District
Burlington
Bliger
Cote Wy
Erin Pulr
Sans’ Club
Georgetown
Oklaholm
Milton
Rathey
Napanee
Papal
Waltar
Konto
Jane
E. P. Head
R. D
E. P
ST. George's Square
Guelpil
Esquesing
Or Prom . Kerr
J Horton
Mill Street
Hire's
Ont
Lunenburg County
N.S
Pallant’s
IMEX
Pallant
Girl Guide News
The
Usamp Impressions
Oakville
Listricta
Layfair
Hugh P. Maclechnie
Vfe-Savers
Hillard Lange
Oliver Russell
Macechale
Harold Taurris
Aylmer Avene
Ufesavini
McLean & Co
Choice Rice
Tilson
Edgewood Farm
Eden Mills
Campbell's Family Orchestra
UY Boys
Reave
J. Hudson
Empire Wallpaper Factory
ROX 247
Noy
Valpamur
Walpamur
Crown Diamond Paint Co
Montreal
Halifax
Sola
Talbot
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