Acton Residents Host and Visiters Head Weekend
In town on Wednesday Le Reeve and Mrs 0 I Harrison of Toronto were guests at Mrs James Symon. Mr and Mrs Wm Cochrane of Ritch emer visited Acton friends. Mrs H L Mainprise and Mrs K McDonald visited Midland relatives. Mrs A Clover of Johannesburg visited Mr and Mrs Geo Murray. Dr and Mrs H P Mowat of Copper CUNY visited his parents. Toronto visitors included Mr and Mrs Charles Symon and Mr J Reid hosted.
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HL Mainprise
K. McDonald
Midland
Irs. A
Clover
Johanesburg
South Africa
Geo. Murray
Bonday
Copper Cuny
J. A. Mowat
Charles Symon
Toronto
Jas. Symon
Ht, LePage
W. H. Speight
Aimee Speight
Acton
Jack Kennedy
Betty
Donald
Detroit
Roy Wansbrough
Honored Bride of the Month in Rockwood Shower
Mrs H Dyer and daughter Doris hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Wilbur Patterson nee Misa Vera Gray in Rockwood with pink and white decor, gifts, and tea. A later surprise party at Miss Pearl Hamilton’s featured a scrap book and a pink and white basket of kitchenware gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Patterson
Vern Gray
Pearl Hamilton
Transforming the Living Room With Panelled Walls
A housewife updates her living room instead of full structural changes by adding irregular paneled walls a mantel design and leaded windows. Chinese files color the fireplace while new drapes and chair covers complete a modern yet dignified space. The Home Improvement Plan funds the modernization.
Scratching on the Farm Yields No Eggs
Auntie asks for eggs on the farm. Miles says the hens scratched and searched but did not find a single egg. The odd scene highlights a quiet rural mishap and partial farm humor.
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Miles
Passing load to others tests true quality and trust
The text argues that true quality shows when one can rely on others and share burdens. It notes that forgetfulness and unpunctuality cause annoyance, risking affection and trust fading, as discussed by Willam Robertson.
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Ir Willam Robertson
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Dorcas
Notice to creditors of the estate of Dorcas, deceased, in Ontario. The administrator will distribute the proceeds to those legally entitled after October 26, 1937. He will not be responsible for claims not yet received. Dated at Montreal seventh.
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R.B.O
rOntarta
Notice to Creditors of Agnes Niven McLean Death 1937
The Executrix of Agnes Niven McLean announces that all creditors must send full details of claims with proofs, including security held, by October 23, 1937. Notices are sent under the Trustees Act to Acton Ontario. After that date the Executrix will distribute assets to those entitled and will not honor unknown claims. Dated Acton Ontario October 7, 1937. Jessie Florence Lambert Executrix, by C F Leatherland Solicitor.
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Agnes Niven McLean
Executrix
Acton
Ontario
Jessie
Florence Lambert
C. FP. Leatherland
Notice to creditors in the Estate of George W. Thompson
In the matter of the estate of George W. Thompson late of Erin Wellington Ontario deceased notice is given to creditors to send their claims and details to Dale Bennett solicitors for Sarah Thompson executrix. Claims must be posted prepaid by November 19 1937 and after that date the executrix will distribute assets to those timely noticed.
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George W. Thompson
Erin
Wellington
Ontario
Saran Thompson
George—w- Thompson
Seid
Sarah Thompson
Aaid
Gregory Theatre Bill with Pranchot Tone and Virginia Bruce
The Gregory Theatre advertises a slate including When Love Is Young with Kent Taylor and Virginia Bruce, Rest in a mix of comedy and mystery features, musical numbers, cartoons, and upcoming shows such as The Singing Marine with Dick Powell, plus Saratoga with Clark Gable and Jean Harlow.
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Men In White
Pranchot Tone
Maureen O'Sullivan
Virginia Bruce
Cartoon
Red Hot Music
Abe
Longtime Acton resident Mrs Statham dead after visit to Shelbourne
Maria Stone Statham a long time Acton resident dies after visiting relatives at Shelbourne. Born to Richard Stone, she married George Statham, who died years ago, and earlier cared for sister Elizabeth after an accident. Funeral service at Rt. Alban's Church, interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton.
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Aden
Mia
Gav
Statham
Paseed
Priday
Shelbourne
Maria Stone
Richard Stone
Beardmore
Acton
John Street
George Statham
Miss Elizabeth
Elizabeth
E. Brillinger
A. T. Brown
Wm. R. Kenney
George Chapman
Jas. B. Chalmers
H. Alliston
J. ©. Matthews
Pairview
Pillow
Slater
Besket
Alfred Pryer
W. J. Statham
E. Statham
George Edwards
Lacy
Robert
Samuel Pawcett
Summers
Doris
Father McBride
Hinton
Waterhouse
Louisbourg Fortress Museum Opens With Governor General
The Louisbourg Fortress Historical Museum opened October 2 1937 amid recall of the island’s dramatic history. It recounts Cape Breton’s fate from Utrecht peace to British capture, French privateering, and the 1758 destruction of Louisbourg. The site has been preserved as a National Historic Site with new exhibits on Louisbourg and early Acadian history.
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Historical Museum
Louisbourg Fortress
Nova Scotia
British Empire
Louisbourg
Cape Breton Island
North America
France
England
Cape Breton
Gulf of St. Lawrence
English Harbour
Louis the Fourteenth
Ile Royale
Dunkirk
America
Canada
Atlantic
New England
Quebec
Government of Canada
National Parks Bureau
Lands, Parks and Forests Branch
Department of Mines and Resources
Helees
Acadian
Well Earned Rest for Sydney Zoo Elephant Scale
Scale, one of the oldest working elephants in Australia, has been retired at Sydney Zoo after 55 years of service. The elephant reportedly gave joy rides to nearly three million children during a long career.
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Ima
Sydney Zoo
Australia
Ghe
Marriage of Miss Prances to Mr George McAllister in Toronto
The ceremony took place Saturday October 6 at seven in the home of the bride's parents off Letitia Prances. Rev A Stewart presided at the Chalmers Presbyterian Church. The bride wore white velvet with a train and orange blossom veil. she carried Premier roses and white heather. Attendants Miss Marion Storey and Miss Mary Wilson wore pink and turquoise. Groom attended by Geo Brownlee. After the ceremony a reception was held with Mrs Brownlee and Mrs McAllister hosting. The couple will reside in Toronto.
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Letitia Prances
Mra. Robt
Brownlee
Toronto
Ceorge McAllister
George
McAllister
Rev
A. ©. Stewart
Chalmers Presbyterian Church
Officia
Marion Storey
Guelph
Mary Wilson
Downsview
Rosedale
Joanna Bill
Geo. Brownlee
Albert Hobinson
William Wilson
Puzzle Poem Reveals Three Word Affray Title
A dated verse puzzle hints at a three word title linked to a historical affray. Read clues about letters appearing in battle lines omens sailors battleships soldiers officers ancient new and other terms to assemble the final phrase. The solution yields a famous historical event described as an affray.
Shoe care tips for prolonging shoe life
The article advises resting shoes between wears and drying damp footwear in a warm room. It suggests homemade shoe trees from bran or sawdust, softening patent leather with vaseline, using varnish on cracked pairs, darkening tones with ammonia, and removing grease with French chalk and methylated spirit.
Books flood Russia with millions of children’s titles
Moscow presses have issued seven million books this year for children. The Children’s Publishing House prints modern works and classics, new titles and re-issues, Soviet writings and foreign translations. The output covers textbooks, technical subjects, and regional language books, with nonditions of fewer popular titles for Remarey children.
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N Plovda
Moscow
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Kent ‘Taylor
Porky's Super Service
Fox News
THE
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Pete Gnas
Anerss
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Saratoga
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Tip Top Tailors
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Duke and Duchess of Kent
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