Local social notes feature visitors and travel across Ontario
A survey of Acton and area residents shows relatives and friends visiting from Toronto London North Bend Nebras ka and Norval. The Cook-Brannigan wedding reception in Toronto draws attendees including Mrs J C Matthews and Miss Helen Ostrander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Reid
W. H. Reid
G. T. Reid
Nora Mataon
Toronto
A. E. Sick
Galt
Thomas Kyatle
North Bend
Nebraska
W. J. Reid
J. C. Matthews
Helen Ostrander
R. E. Foster
W. T. Bankey
Elizabeth Mcleod
Mrs. Matthews
Miss Ostrander
Combat Weed Seeds On Canadian Farms
The Dominion Department of Agriculture cautions farmers about introduced and existing weed seeds spreading via imperfectly cleaned cereals and seeds, feeding stuffs, and machinery. It notes weeds like wild mustard and foxtail can produce tens of thousands of seeds, infesting soils within years. Bullet 137 summarizes weed species, seed numbers, and seed-cleaning guidance, with the 80 page illustrated bulletin available from Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Dominion
Department
Ottawa
Untamed Menagerie Mayhem At Travel Circus
A reader recalls a traveling menagerie incident where a lion leapt at the trainer and caused chaos among the band. The account notes the humorous tendency to assign odd names to the animals.
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Elizabeth MacDonald
Creditors of Elizabeth MacDonald late of Adton Halton who died March 27 1037 must send claims and proofs to Solicitor F Leatherland Acton Ontario by October 16 10937 before estate distribution. Proceedings under Section 61 Chapter 160 RB. Dated September 27 1987.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Eliza) MacDonald
Adton
Halton
A.D
F. Leatherland
The
Administratrix
Acton
Ontario
Estate of Dorcas Easterbrook Hemstreet
Creditors of Dorcas Easterbrook Hemstreet who died around September 12 1937 must send full claim details to Solicitor by October 26 1937. Administrator will distribute assets to rightful claimants and will not cover unnotified claims. Dated October 7 1937 Acton Ontario Solicitor for the Administrator.
Estate of Agnes Niven McLean Acton Notice
Creditors of Agnes Niven McLean who died about March 23 1936 must send full particulars of claims to the Executrix Jessie Florence Lambert in Acton Ontario. Notice given under Trustees Act section 51. After October 23 1937 the Executrix distributes assets and is not liable for undisclosed claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Niven McLean
R.S.O
Executrix
Acton
Ontario
Jessie Florence Lambert
CF Leatherland
Gregory Theatre Presents Thunder in the City Comedy
The Gregory Theatre features Thunder in the City a dramatic thunderbolt act starring Edward Robinson with a comedy Whoops I'm An Indian. Also showing Touring the Sport World and Krazy's Newareel with Fox News previews Emperor's Candle Sticks starring William Powell and Luise Ratner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward @. Robinson
Krazy
Fox News
timetable fragments for daily trains and Sundays
A set of timetable fragments lists daily and Sunday train times with morning and evening departures. Entries include West bound and other lines with times like 7.00 am 9.54 am 6.26 pm and 7.19 pm for Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gong West
Halton Boys Prominent at Local Fairs
The Halton boys feature prominently at local fairs with top prizes in beef and grain shows. Awards go to Craig Reid, Jack Hamilton, Bruce Reid, Fred Bell, Herb Reid, and George Hamilton for beef. Lloyd Fisher, Donald Lindsay, Grant Heslop, Finlay McCallum for aggregate prizes. Georgetown Grain Club shows strong oat exhibits led by Bruce Reid and Donald McNabb with several juniors honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JH. Graham
Ontario Livestock Branch
Toronto
Prise
Fred Bell
Freeman
Craig Reid
Jack Hamilton
Bruce Reid
Pred Bell
Herb Reid
George Hamilton
Grant Heslop
Preeman
O.N.E
Finlay McCallum
Orf
Lloyd Fisher
Donald Lindsay
Pinlay McCallum
Donald McNabb
John McNabb
Woyd Plahér
Angus McNabb
Mitton Grain Club
Ernest Ernest Poll
John McLean
Periodic Health Examinations Save Lives Across Fields
The article praises regular medical checkups for military families and workers in dangerous jobs. It cites a Philadelphia woman saved from uterine cancer by early detection and notes broader benefits for miners, insurers, and future generations, arguing periodic exams will become common to prevent many illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Philadelphia
Arisiny Vn c Reck
Tfe
Visiting the Church Visitor and the Invalid
A church visitor asks if their visits annoy the invalid. The reply rejects the idea, stating the visitor’s presence is gloomy for the invalid but their departure brings happiness.
Canary on the loose prompts quick alert
A caller reports a canary missing from a home, noting it escaped this morning and requesting help locating the bright yellow bird. Local residents urged to watch for a small pet found near gardens or streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Man
Making It Clear on House Style with Door Knocker Ties
An architect discusses aligning a client’s home design with a door knocker bought from Oxford by the wife. The exchange captures a focus on personal style cues and architectural fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shome
Oxford
Balcony Ticket Price Sparks Private Evening
A message notes an entire balcony ticket price of 35 units, suggesting a plan to secure exclusive seating for a private outing with Phil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiga
Phil
Pretty wedding unites Eisie Louisa Pree man and Arnold Bkeach
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. E Pree man their daughter Eisie Louisa married Arnold Bkeach of Fergus. Rev A O W Porem of Ballinafad officiated. The ceremony featured autumn flowers, a dahlias arch, Lohengrin march, and a reception luncheon. Afterward the couple traveled to Detroit and points south and will reside in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Preeman
Eisie Louisa
Arnold Bkeach
Fergus
A. O. W. Poremin
Ballinafad
Lohengrin
Vi Conlay
Tororo
Joyce Woods
John Bennon
Toronto
Detroit
Points South
Riide
Does road tar cause cancer as claimed by a Lancet writer
A London Lancet piece argues tarred roads might link to cancer, noting no conclusive human proof. It cites Guglielminetti as the tar inventor, recalls animal tests, and suggests calcium chloride as a safer dust suppressant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Lancet
Hell
Guglielminetti
Monte Carlo
Fe Pere Guaudron
John WS. McCullough
Big Five Atlantic Fisheries Dominate Canada's 1936 Output
Canada's Atlantic coast fisheries posted about 20.1 million dollars in marketed value in 1936. The top five products were lobsters, codfish, sardines, haddock, and Atlantic herring, with lobsters alone exceeding two million in shell and over four million overall. Haddock and sardines followed, with most landings from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and sardines mainly canned for global markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Atlantic Coast
British Columbia
Comea
New Brunswick
Haddock
Nova Scotia
Election Puzzle Poem Reveals a Coupon Solution Name
A riddle poem asks what a lot of folk did last Wednesday using letter placements in words and places. The solution yields a coupon related name. It hints at a common activity tied to savings and a store or brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakelock
Dingle
WIGIWAY POLICE INSPECTOR ON COURTESY IN HIGHWAY SAFETY
Ontario Police motorcycle unit chief J A Grant insists courtesy is as vital as enforcement. He cites preventive work, urging drivers to follow Highways Minister McQuestion’s campaign and officers to guide pedestrians and cyclists, teach safe habits, and curb hazardous behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenown
Ontario
J. A. Grant
Spector Grant
McQuestion
Renal Courteoy
Grant
Coline Air
Blind Englishman navigates city by sound and steps
James Egan of Gravesend, blind and armless, maps life by hearing and counting steps. He trails sounds of pavement, trucks, and buses to traverse busy streets and country lanes, noting each surface tone to avoid wrong turns. Snow and wind mute or erase sound, yet he relies on memory of steps to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Egan
Gravesend
England
Egan
Little Helen Seeks Mrs Jenkins Old Baby
A neighborhood rumor about a new baby prompts young Helen to ask her mother if she may have Mrs Jenkins's old infant. The child believes the tot is excited by the news and shows innocent, mischievous curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Trees Add Heat to Atmosphere Says Maater
Ectonoe Maater asserts trees contribute greatly to atmospheric heat. Tommy remarks the birch has often warmed him, reflecting a casual exchange on plants and warmth in a rural setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ectonoe Maater
Tommy
Wifey Darling Appeals for Help in Quick Bargain
A playful dialogue unfolds with a wife asking for a half dollar from her husband while joking about earning money by wits and their domestic banter hints at a lighthearted penny-pinching moment. The light exchange captures a snapshot of domestic humor.
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Ars
J. A. Mowat
Mew
Harold Burns
Creemore
Td Hansen Jait
Toreagais
University of Toronto
Robert. MacArthur
Wit Ancrister
W. E. Thompson
London
William Johnmone
Listowel
James Doble
Jimmie
Mrs
Jamesx_Dobbie
Messrs. Gordon and
Murray Bielby
Niagara Fills
R. P. Watson
Mn ‘George Anderson
Jas. Ry Anderson
Earl H. Vincent
Clarence Henderson
Oia
Jennie McDougall
Gordon McDougall
W. D. Smith
George Bistop
Red, Lodge, Manitoulin Island
4. H. Bishop
George Locker
Crooked River
Sask
John A. Locker
Arthur Street
F. L. Wright
Norman Wright
Bernice Jacque
Mary Papillon
Penetang
D. Jocque
Wright
Miss Jocque
QUEER
George Wallace
Yonge St
Ryrie-Birks
Dorcas
Easterbrook Hemstrest
Iste
Malton
Dorcas Easterbrook Hematrest
Dorcas Easterbrook
Co. F. Leatherland
Bolleitor
Wilow
Spencer Tracy
Gladys
George
Franchat
Wallace Berry
Porky
William Powell
Luise Ratner
Halton Boys
Cancer Crusade
J. W
McCullough
M.D
D.P.H
Atlantic
Wigiway Police
Kelly & Aiken Tne
Geville
Tip Top
Osi
TIP Top Tailors Limited
Pallant’s Clothing Store
Mill Street
Patterson’s
Patterson
UBC
Wm. Luc
Tage
Duff
Tbs
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