Community Notes of Visits and Engagements in Acton Area
Local residents share weekend visits from Toronto and Hamilton, with gatherings at Moorecroft and Acton. Engagement announced for Eileen Kowalski of Toronto to John Cummins of Georgetown, and Beatrice Muriel Worsly to Ernie George Worsly of Toronto, with a wedding planned in late October. Mrs. William Robertson expresses gratitude for condolences and support after her husband’s illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Kowalski
Toronto
A. Mologzie
Acton
I. Kowalski
John Cumins
M. Cummins
Georgetown
Beatrice Muriel
Ernie ‘George Worsly
Alvin Worsly
Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Observed for Gibbons Family
Mrs Gordon Huffman hosted a kitchen shower for Miss Helen Dawkins prior to her wedding to William Waterhouse next month. Brampton host C Stapleton poured tea as Oral Chalmers and Helen Cook assisted with luncheon. Mr and Mrs Thos Gibbons celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at home. They were married in Acton and have spent their lives here. Friends extended congratulations and best wishes for many more years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Huffman
Helen Dawkins
William Waterhouse
C. Stapleton
Brampton
Oral Chalmers
Helen Cook
Thos. Gibbons
Bielby Strachan Wedding at Lucknow
A wedding took place at the United Church Parsonage Lucknow with Miss Anna Margaret Strauchan daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald L Strauchan Port Elgin Ontario marrying George Gordon Bielby son of Mr and Mrs George H Bielby of Niagara Falls. Rev R O Todd officiated. The bride wore hunters green dress with matching hat fur jacket and orchid corsage. The couple, both University of Toronto graduates, will reside in Fergus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Parsonage
Lucknow
Anna Margaret Strauchan
Donald L. Strauchan
Port El¢im
George Gordon, Bielby
George. H. Bielby
Niazara Falls
RO Todd
Hielby
The
University of ‘Poronto
Fergus
Electric hair and family humor in a hazy dialogue
A fragment describes a child asking about crackling hair due to electricity and a family joke about gas, ending with instructions to cover a book with decorative craft paper for protection and display. The tone mimics a late 19th or early 20th century domestic advice snippet.
Railway executive A. E. Warren dies in Winnipeg
A. E. Warren vice president of the C N R in charge of western lines died in Winnipeg after an operation at age 65. He spent fifty years in railroading rising from agent at a small station to high executive position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Warren
C.N.R
Winnipeg
Mr. Warren
Halton Plow Boys Shine at International Match
Halton plowboys excel at the International Plowing Match near Brockville. In the Inter-County contest with twenty-two counties, Halton finished sixth. Individual honors: Spencer Wilson Norval won a toste and placed third in open tractor. Harry Picket Hornby third in Trans Atlantic. Claude Picket Hornby sixth in walking plows and eighth in tractors. Grant Baker and Jack Taylor posted top finishes in other divisions. The event featured a new novice class and Halton tractor men class. J E Whitelock of Milton and J A Carroll announced the prize list. banquet speaker will be L. Carroll, manager of the International Match. Bethel United Church ladies will cater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockville
Halton
Grant Baker
Freeman
Leonard Lister
Hornby
Ivan ‘Taylor
Moffat
Spencer Wilson
Norval
Harry Picket
Claude Picket
Ivan Taylor
Kenneth Brown
Jack Taylor
Drumquin
Halton Tractor
Peter Peddie
J. E. Whitelock
Milton
J. A. Carroll
Bethel United Church
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of John McLean
Notice to creditors and others in the matter of the estate of John McLean late of Acton Halton County retired farmer died about September 28 1939. Creditors must send particulars and proofs to solicitor before October 31 1939 for distribution of assets among those legally entitled pursuant to RS O 1937. Dated October 6 1939. C F Leatherland Acton Ontario solicitor for executors Hector Bird and Milton Bird Georgetown Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McLean
Acton
Halton
Erin
Welington
John
Erk
Wellington
A.D
John Wesley Frank
Nassagaweya
Unnamed Centenarian Recollects Early Times
A newspaper interview quotes a colored centenarian recalling past events. He notes a long-ago era and mentions "Beeuz Aly" as part of his memory, reflecting on life and history with a aged, reflective tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Mose
Beeuz Aly
Chronic Grumbler Dialogue Over Uncertain Chops
A waiter and a chronic grumbler debate meat type as the grumbler fails to distinguish between lamb and pork by taste. The exchange highlights comic impatience and a running joke about discernment in a casual dining scene.
Humorous Odds and Ends From a Local Shop Window
A collection of light quips and stories from daily life including a driver with a loud horn, classroom jests about nicknames, a shopper's underwear remark, a joke about gratuities, and rural sayings. The notes mix old fashioned humor with regional flavor and small town observations.
Notice to Creditors in Estate of John Wesley Frank
Notice to creditors of John Wesley Frank farmer Nassagaweya Halton who died around September 11 1939. Claims must be sent with proofs to solicitor Co F Leatherland Acton Ontario before October 30 1939 for distribution of assets. Notice dated October 6 1939.
County Council Increases Wages and Approves Reforestation
County council votes to raise wages for county laborers to 30 cents per hour, approves land purchase for reforestation near Nassagaweya, and authorizes borrowing 14000 to fund highway construction. Debentures will cover the expense, with departmental approvals pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Kerns
Irving
Robinson
Allan
Hewson
Municipal Board
More New Books at the Library
The Library announces a varied list of new titles across fiction and children’s literature. Highlights include Uncle Fred in the Springtime, Hangaman’s Holiday, The Green Money, The Brandons, and Oriental Assembly alongside juvenile titles such as The Hidden Staircase and Little Grey Rabbit’s Christmas. Numerous works cover travel, history, and adventures, appealing to readers of all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Keene
Astory
Hoe
Marshall
Sibyl B. Owsley
Girl Guides
Walt Disney
Hans Christiaan Anderson
Alison Uttley
Ian Fenwick
Bobby
Lite John
New England
Madeline Branders
Children of America
Mintrue the Mermaid
T and E. O. Jones
Journalist Albert Carman Dies at Montreal Home
Albert Carman longtime Montreal Star columnist dies at his Montreal home after a brief illness. Carman, 14, noted for his prolific newspaper work over many years, contributed sharp writing and commentary shaping local journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert RR. Carman
Montreal Stars
Montreal
Mr. Carman
Whytp
Uncle Zeke recalls a life saved by quick escape
The story recalls a tense moment where Bobby asks if life saving ever happened and Uncle Zeke confirms saving someone when a fire broke out. He describes his grandfather’s house filling with smoke and a quick dash through the stairs to safety with no one home to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Allan
Mr. Wilson
Hewson
Chia
Raipsahan
Uncle Zeke
Tims
Good Advice From Vand on Handling Singing Stage
The text recalls a casual moment where Ty asks Vand for advice after singing. Vand suggests a quick exit as the best option, telling Ty that if he were in Ty's position he should run off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vand
Real Estate and Insurance Ad for McDonald Acton
R M McDonald advertises real estate and insurance services at 71 Willow Street Acton. Contact details emphasize property sales and policy options for residents and businesses in the area.
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Montreg
Misa Delaine Gibbons
R.N
Capt
Telford Kenney
Hamilton
John Kenney
Robert “Lane
Limehouse
W. J. Hall
Harry Lovel
Mounts Forest
A. Mason
W. H. Speight
Miss Aimees, Speight
Moorecroft
H. Featherstone
Fred Featherstone
Tansley
Hends
T. Albert
T. Wood
W. McLeod
LaVerny Smith
E. Hawthorne
Stas
William Robertson
Bielby-Strauchan
Ever
Mama
Ethel
Fanny
Rawleigh Products
Jack Kingshott
Main’ St
George Wallace
Clothes Shop
Yonge St
Ryrie-Birks
E. P
Optometrist
ST. George's Square
Guelph
Sterling Trusts Corporation
Sterling Tower
Irving Berlin
Sonja Henie
Tyrone Power
the Pointer
Alfred Nobel
George Raft
Claire Trevor
America
Fox News
Bob Burns
Australia
Andy Hardy
Mickey Rooney
Guatemala
Europe
Donald
Sonny
Jimmy
Tommy
John Wesley’ Frank
Yeas
Messrs
Culbert
McNiven
Sterns
Davis
Nays
McCutcheon
Hume
Allin
Anne
Inglewood
Uncle Fred
C. Wadehouse
Tarsa
Superior Wilderness
Charley Manning
Elizabeth Corbette
Flore
Meigs
Dorothy Sayers
Stephen- Boll
Miss Buncle
Kathleen Norris
Brandons
Angela Thirbell
Oriental Assembly
T. E. Laurence
Laurence
Arabia
Victor Heiser
Bellamy Partridge
John R. Muir
Philip E. Crodsell
Sir Henry Bashford
J. .Harrison
M. W. Burgess
Gilson
W. F. Mooney
Acton All Gilson
Ford
Halton County
Messrs. Picket, Sister and
Fuller
Trafalgar Township
Norton Motors
Mercury
Mill Street
Hitler
Rance
Thaly
Russia
Fea
R—-M- McDonald
Willow St
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