Personal notices from multiple towns span visiting kin and engagements
Miss Isabel Switser of Paisley and Miss Gladys Huffman of Toronto visit home for the week end. George Switzer of London and Miss Nora Maxwell of Guelph are among those visiting relatives. Engagement announced for Mary Viola Holton to Reginald Micks. A Glenwood reception honors Mr and Mrs Nathian Martyn after their marriage in Mount Dennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Switser
Paisley
George Switzer
London
Gladys Huffman
Toronto
Evelyn Maxwell
Guelph
John Gibson
Nora Maxwell
George Holton
Rockwood
Mary Viola
Reginald Micks
Charles Wicks
Grantford
J. B. Gamble
E. #. Collier
Fred Anderson
Donna
Acton
G. C. Campbell
Luena Campbell
Georgetown
Mfr
Nathian Martyn
S. G. Kaiser
Mount Dennis
New Library Books Arrive at Acton Free Library
The Acton Free Library announces new books secured by its committees. The collection will be available for readers on Saturday evening next and offers four splendid scopes for varied tastes, adding fine value to the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Pree
Eastern Canada Bows as Major Christmas Tree Supplier
Canada remains a key Christmas tree source for the United States as dealers visit Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Quebec to contract supplies. In 1935 shipments reached 3 573 642 trees valued at 364 135 with firs and spruces about ten feet tall favored. cedar hemlock juniper and pine also used. balsam fir noted for its color fragrance and easy decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
American asks hotel about European plan in Paris
A visitor registered at a Paris hotel asks if the room rate is American or European. The clerk answers European plan, and the guest comments with a friendly remark. The scene is recorded in the New York Evening Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terriot
Jeluxe
Paris
The
Boniface
Yoon
Than
New York Evening’ Post
Rockwood Leadership Training Night School Sets Schedule
Regional Leadership Training Night School planned in Rockwood at United Church. Courses for Young People's workers and teachers include The Life of Jesus Christ Materials and Methods Youth and Citizenship, with Rev H L Merner Wilfred Dridle and Rev Douglas Gordon as instructors. Registration expected from Aberfoyle Arkell Ebenezer Eden Mills Barriers Ponsonby Guelph Rockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Rockwood
Guelph Presbytery Young People's ‘Union
United Church of Canada
Aberfoyle
Arkell
Ebenezer
Eden Mills
Barriers
Ponsonby
Guelph
Stad
W. J. Taylor
George Day
Mourgaret Dennis
Marjorie Gandler
Jesus Christ
H. LL Merner
Rin
Wilfred Dridle
Douglas Gordon
Fragmentary exchange sparks unsure recollections in court
A sparse transcript shows a suspect asking what to do with missing items while another figure jokes about hiding someone else’s clothes. The exchange hints at confusion and potential trouble in a tense legal setting.
S.O.D.E. Honors Former Chapter Regent Mrs. McCleary
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter of S.O.D.E. gathered to honor former Regent and Honorary Regent Mrs. F. E. McCleary as she moves from Acton to Brampton. A farewell tea was hosted by Regent Mrs. FP Blow, with a floral gift and a relish dish presented. Mrs. McCleary thanked the group, said she would keep Duke of Devonshire membership, and hoped to attend meetings in Brampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
So.d.e
F. E. McCleary
Brampton
FP. Blow
P.W. Pearen
Fiiat
Mra. McCleary
C.D.E
Acton
McCleary
W. M. Cooper
Presentation to Mr and Mrs Roy McKeown
A community gathering at Mrs W Wiley's home on October 14 honored Roy and Laura McKeown. Guests included Institute members and neighbors as readings and speeches celebrated the couple. Gifts were presented, followed by singing, lunch, dancing, and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Roy McKeown
Institute
Banockburn
Acton
Ontario
Laur
Roy
Jaura
Haw
D. D
Morrison
Margaret Brown
Mospfat
J. A. Mann
S. Morrison
L. Millar
W. Mowat
Laura
Jin
J. Mann
A. G.clarridge
JR. N. Brown
Mexico plans six year irrigation push
Mexico ties with nations seeking self sufficiency to push a six year plan. It aims to redistribute land and raise living standards for rural and urban lower classes. Agriculture employs two thirds of the population with cattle raising important. Projects target 2,560,000 acres irrigated by 1940, up from 750,000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Agricultural Department
Canadian National Railways
The
Republic
Twelfth Anniversary at Acton United Church Observed
The Acton United Church marks its twelfth anniversary with a service stressing endurance finishing well and faith in God’s plan. Sermons praise perseverance and devotion while the choir performed blessings and anthems as Mr. R. Tripp and Miss Ruth led vocal pieces and a new pipe organ was highlighted. Anniversary offerings supported church maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenney
Mfe
Christian Church
Hero
St. Paul
Jesus
R. Tripp
Ruth
Norman Gibson
Bert Mason
FB. J. Nekson
Arranging Musical Revue by St Alvan's Men Club
St Alvan's Men Club began preparations for a local musical revue to be staged in the Town Wall. The group plans a 25 performer show described as the hit of the year with clean wholesome humor and musical numbers under local direction. More details will be provided later by the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alvan‘u Men's Club
Underground War Bomb Proof House Plans Prompt Debate
In England Alan Daly of Elstree reveals a bomb proof underground house for a wealthy client. Barnet Rural Council doubts plan approval citing building ordinances. Daly considers abandoning the project but may submit drawings to the Ministry of Health. Estimated cost about 150000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Connell
England
Alan Daly
Elstree
Cvient
Hotea
Daly
Writlil Ministry of Health
Fine Addresses Feature Girls Conference
The Seventh Annual Girls Conference organized by Halton Women’s Institute met at Milton High School with an enthusiastic turnout. Speakers included Miss Florence Eadie on charm by choice and Miss Mary Jarvis reporting on her Chicago trip as the “Ui gh Girl.” Afternoon sessions featured Mrs. D. B. Andrew on youth and wisdom, Mrs. Nan Chap man on intellectual and social farm life, and Miss Velma Murray and Miss Margaret Brown on Guelph Short Course experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Women's Institute
Milton High School
George Agnew
Percy Merry
J. E. Gamble
Int Vico
H. Cartwright
Norma Stephenson
Limehouse
Plorence Eadie
Department of Agriculture
Eadie
Feasun
Mary Jarvis
Omagh
Chicago
Min
DB. F. Andrew
Weston Mise
Martha
Miss. Chapman
Lfe
Mary
Velma Murray
Margaret Brown
Acton
Hazel Booth
Palermo
Guelph
Helen McQibbon
Esquising
Stephenson
Evan Chisholm
Band Concert Sign Changes at Bryant Park
A New Yorker note recalls a delayed band concert at Bryant Park with signs altered from Posponed to Post-Poned and finally Band Concert corrected by a tireless committee. The playful correction drew readers to the event and highlighted the human touch in community planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant Park
New Yorker
Clue in Australian Skeleton Mystery From WW Years
At Yarna Station 200 miles from Port Augusta Australia a human skeleton and horse bones were found revealing a WW years mystery clue. In 1924 Olen Swindon of Moonarle Station learned at Kangaroo Well the pumping plant was faulty. Jon Smith, 31, sent to Moonarle to fix the pump disappeared after a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarna Station
Port Augusta
Australia
Olen Swindon
Moonarle Station
Dla
Kangaroo Well
Kokatha
Jon Smith
Moonarle
Smith
Sea fashion quip mocks hat on seaside dress
A humorous salon exchange notes a woman in a dress admired for style while teasing her hat, suggesting it appears to have endured “4 forced Landing” with maritime flair.
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George Soper
Eilehener
M. Ramshaw
John Croaby
Wm. Landsborough
Wm. Martin
Inglewood
HW. E. Sutcliffe
Bhcirley
Detroit
G. H. Lantz
Harold Swackhamer
Hamilton
Arthur Swackhamer
KL McNabb
Bell McNabb
Mira
Cameron Leishman
W. D. Robertson
R. J. McKedhnie
Missy Flora Jean
Jamestown, N.Y
Afr
George Lopez
John J. Wenderson
Nassagawosa
Mange
G. W. Millsales
Earl
Bracebridge
Alex. McKinnon
D. McNaughtan
Miri. Masales
H. ‘Bennie
D. Waldie
Moore
WH. Malnprize
W. Johnstone
Knox W.als
Campbellville
NEW Library Books
Christamias
Bmubhing
George Wallace
Clothes Shop
Yonge St
Ryrie-Birks
Fred MacMurray
Carol Lombard
Hot Pollof
Vitaphone Billboard
Ramon Ramos
van Dine
Philo Vance
Edmund Lowe
Virginia Hruce
Murlal
Pox News
Poppy
W. C. Fields
Sparling Network
E. P
ST. George's Square
Guelpr
Leadership Training Night School
Sandy
S.O.D.E
Little Aure) Joliat
Montreal Canadiens
Alice Ole Man River
Red Devil
Justiee
Canadiens
Acton United Church
Pallant
Dominion
Mill St
Snok Store
Eee Gusloh Speet Presyon, Ontariq
Orneis
Montreal
Mbpithlas N. Hatta
Norway
Hiledshla
Inga
Ingasasan
Arctic
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