Births and Deaths Notice from Acton Column
Born to Mr and Mrs Wallace a daughter Grace Donna Grace at Guelph General Hospital October 5 1939 Ramshaw Robert James Ramshaw died suddenly at Acton home Main Street October 1 1939 Christina Amelia Cusick widow of William Cusick died October 3 1939 at her home in Acton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Guelph General Hos
Pital
T. B. Wallace
Ramshaw
Main Street
Acton
Robert James Ramshaw
Sarah E
Ousick
Wiihesper
Yesiiay
Christina Amelia
William Cusick
Thanksgiving and community events noted in local brief
On Thanksgiving Day and Monday, Fire Prevention Week runs October 8 to 14. Arkell United Church celebrated its 1016th anniversary last Sunday. Fowl suppers draw crowds while Erin Fair hosts Acton Citizens Band on Monday. Attendees from Acton also went to Milton Fair for a good show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkell United Church
Acton
Erin Fair
Waterloo
Bramosa Plowing Match and Local Happenings Create Small Town Buzz
Autumn excursions and a Bramosa Plowing Match at John Alton's farm drew crowds, while Erin Township saw damage from a sidewalk collision and a fatal fall at A T Mann's farm. Public school holidays paused classes for a teachers convention, and acts of community note include a Waterloo Festival medal presentation, a horse auction in Park, and a Safety League film event for students. John McLean of Erin Township, a longtime farmer, died after a fall, with funeral and interment details provided.
Raw Meat Storage Tips From Home Guidance
Uncooked meat should not stay in the home more than a day unless refrigerated below 50 F or cured with salt or smoke. Proper storage is essential as poor refrigeration and cover contribute to spoilage. Remove wrapper on arrival and lay meat on a platter with a loose waxed paper cover.
Unusual greens cited in kitchen banter and garden remark
In a playful exchange a guest asks about tonight's greens and recalls a prior remark about edible geraniums in the garden. The cook confirms the plants were indeed the greens served, turning a joke into a literal tasting moment.
Doctor and Nurse Banter Over Love and Affection
A quip in a hospital setting reveals a doctor lamenting he cannot marry the woman who is his best patient due to money constraints. The nurse remarks on marrying her instead in a witty exchange.
A Poseur Ponderosus on Diligence and Learning
A dialogue between Uncle and Nephew stresses the value of study and knowledge. The uncle urges diligence, saying what is learned cannot be taken away, while the nephew wonders about what he has not learned. The exchange highlights perseverance and personal education.
Mrs Christina Carton Cusick Rites Held In Moffat
Mrs Christina Carton Cusick died after a two month illness at her daughter Mrs William J Reid's Brock Avenue home. Born in Caledon near Orangeville she was 81 and had lived in Nassagaweya Township since her marriage to William Cusick. Surviving her are five sons a daughter and three brothers. Funeral service was held at the United Church in Moffat following a move from Nassagaweya to Acton. Interment followed in Moffat Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Carton Cusick
Moffat
William J. Reid
Brock Avenue
Caledon
Orangeville
Cusick
Nassagaweya Township
William Cusick
Nassigaweya
Acton
Nassagaweya
Charles W. Cusick
Edmonton
Albert E. Cubick
Galt
George Cusick
Guelph
Henry Cusick
New Westminster
Norman Cusick
Wenatchi
Washington
U.S.A
W. J. Reid
Matthew O. Carton
Seattle
Joseph Carton
Toronto
Michael J. Carton
Milton
John
Alexander Grahams
Reid
United Church
Moffat Cemetery
Ramshaw R J Obituary A lifelong Acton blacksmith
R James Ramshaw died Sunday after a heart attack at age sixty eight. Born Knatchbull Nassagaweya Township he spent life in farming and blacksmithing in the district. He ran a shop on Mill Street Park Avenue then farmed on Main Street and served as Fourth Division Court clerk and bailiff. He held school board and Acton Fair posts and led local literary activities. Married Sarah E Bell forty four years ago, he leaves a daughter Mrs Pred Hilton and brothers Thomas Milton Charles J W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. James Ramshaw
Acton
Mill Street
Park Avenue
Main Street
Fourth Division Court
Ramshaw
Acton Fair
Acton Pub
James Ramshaw
Sarah E. Bell
Pred—Hilton
Thomas
Milton
Charles
Painsville
Ohio
J. W
Detroit
Tallinn Submarine Escape Sparks Soviet Collusion Claim
Konstantin Patsis, president of Esthonia, warns the Baltic republic faces Soviet domination after a Polish submarine escaped from Tallinn. Moscow accuses collusion as the incident heightens tensions in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konstantin Patsis
Baltic Republic
Esthonia
U.S.S.R
Tallinn
Us.s.r
Board Votes Trial Telephone at School and Teaches Agriculture
The board favors a trial telephone installation during emergencies and study of Agriculture as a Public School program option. Principal MacKenzie proposes teaching Agriculture with no extra cost, and no calls during school hours. Trustee Boyd is asked to obtain lumber for book shelves to be installed by the caretaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacKenzie
Boyd
Possible Uses for Canadian Lichen
The Dominion Forest Service notes decorative potential for Canadian moss like reindeer lichen found across Canada. It could supply centerpieces, wreaths, terrariums, and other ornaments, with cross border examples from Norway showing large yearly sales for Christmas decor and display uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Forest Service
Department of Mines and Resources
Ottawa
Canadian
Norway
United States
New York
Flower show opening sparks focus on red nose display
The morning paper notes Mr. Jones opening a flower show where observers fixated on a striking red nose he wore on stage, praising long term cultivation as the source of such a vivid feature.
Missing Letter Form Confusion at Counter
A clerk helps an elderly lady complete a missing letter form as she attempts to describe a letter packet. The exchange centers on what the Packet contained and the lady’s response about a gentleman's private item.
Sympathy pours from broad friends at funeral
A private Tuesday funeral honored the deceased with Rev. G. Co. Gifford of the United Church officiating. Friends and relatives from Acton and districts including Guelph Milton Georgetown Lowville Freeston Burlington Oakville Hamilton and Toronto attended. He rests beside his son Morey in Fairview Cemetery. Bearers included J. Johnston G A Ding J Stewart George Somerville G W Murray and Cecil Nelles. Flower bearers were C Bell Cameron Ramshaw Arthur Wood and E Packer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homie
G. Co. Gifford
United ‘Church
Acton
District
Guelph
Milton
Georgettown
Lowville
Freeston
Burlington
Oakville
Hamilton
Toronto
Fairview
Morey
J._O.Johnston
G.—A—Ding
Thanksgiving Blessings at Halton Farm by the Bard of Brookdale
A 1939 poem from M. M. C. of Acton extols harvest abundance in Halton. It links farmers and households sharing thanks to God for full barns and cellar storages, imagining family reunions, turkey meals, and pumpkin pie as epitomes of rural bounty.
Vintage Grocery Ad Lists Canned Goods Prices and Brands
A historical newspaper snippet shows a grocery ad with scattered product names and prices. Items include prunes and raisins labeled with coded dates and fractional prices, plus canned salmon, soup, and soda brands from Crosse & Blackwell, McCormick, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosse & Blackwell
McCormick's Bag
Miss M Young Honored On Departure From Neighborhood
Neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. on Main Street to honor Miss M Young who is leaving the district. John Kingsbury led a program of music and games, with readings and a satin house coat gift from the group. Miss Young thanked the gathering for friendship and memories, and a social half hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Young
John Kingsbury
John Pell
Walter Cooke
George Switzer
Jack Stewart
Donalda
Margaret McPhail
J. J. Stewart
G. H. Switzer
G. W. Masales
Margaret
Main Street
Miss Young
Presentation to Mr and Mrs Mason at Woodside
Friends honored Mr and Mrs Douglass Mason with a social at Woodside on September 28. Master of ceremonies was Wilfred McIntyre. Recitations, violin and piano solos, and congratulatory speeches followed with gift baskets and a reading of well wishes from neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. D. Mason
Woodside
Douglass Mason
Wilfred McIntyre
Betty Ann Kerr
Margaret Thompson
Annie Leach
Wilma Butler
Frank Freeman
Harvey Fisher
Wanda Rutledge
Rea
Burgess
Robert Kerr
James Cree
Bea Burgess
Viola Speers
New Pastor Delivers First Sermon Amid Congregation
A fragmentary note reflects a parishioner's remark about the new pastor delivering his first sermon and the congregation's reaction. The speaker mentions his wife and observes some members appearing engaged or uncertain during the morning service.
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Bramosa
John Alton
Thisty
Mill and
Elgin
Delbert Gooderham
Fourth Line
Erin Township
Paris
Pacific Coast
Western
The
Safety League
Hal
A. T. Mann
John McLean
Maria Street
McLean
Donald
Sarah McLean
Erin
John—McLean
Angus
Hector
Thos. Bird
John Bird
Stewarttown
Janet
Jean
Mary McLean
G. C. Gifford
Ballinefad
A- O. W.foreman
Providence Cemetery
Messrs
Jas. Russell
Jas. Cree
David Russell
John Thomas
Stanley Swackhamer
Poser
Halton
Brookdale Farm
Wyndham
ST. Guelph
Maher
Wellington
NIN
Devon Brand
Lena and
Douglas
Shakespeare
Lene
Edith Russell
Viola
Speers
Rutledge
Robt. Kerr
Rose
Flannelette
Haliday
Canada Starch Co
Wright
Elliott Bros
Air and Fleet Chiefs
Cyril ‘Newall
Lett
Dudley Pound
British Admiralty
London
Downing Street
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