Social and Personal Interest Notes From Acton
A long list of visitors and guests with Acton connections includes Mr. Donald Van Norman visiting the Howes in Listowel and Mrs B M Wilson along with Miss Lorraine spending the week end in Listowel. Many others from Toronto Winnipeg Philadelphia and Milwaukee appear as visitors or hosts at Acton households. Mr John Gibson recently moved to Guelph General Hospital for treatment after weeks at home. The social page notes engagements and attendance at church events with Dr Kannawin and Rev C L Poole among those mentioned.
Esquesing Council Hears 1934 Tax By Laws and Collector Appointment
Esquesing council discusses the 1934 township assessment by by law for school sections and union sections, reads and passes three by laws, appoints a collector of rates to finish 1933 taxes in wards and names Joseph Sanford with 60 dollars. The meeting approves railway bonus fund interest distribution and adjourns to October 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Mullin
W. A. Wilson
Children’s Aid Societies
Milton
N. A. Robinson
G. W. Murray
Kr. Mullin
Esquesing
Muilin
W. A. ‘Wilson
L. I. Mullin
Esques
L. A. Mullin
Joseph Sanford
No More, Than You and a Tete-a-Tete After Supper
A brief overheard exchange between partners in a social scene ends with Mrs Newrocks declining further eating after a big supper. Her partner suggests a private chat, but she remains occupied and unresponsive to the invitation.
Hardship Reveals Character and Courage Under Adversity
The passage argues hardship exposes inner traits rather than causing ruin. It contends suffering tests courage and patience, and that adversity reveals latent strengths or weaknesses, shaping how a person responds rather than destroying them.
Obituary: James Abraham of Powassan Dies After Illness
James Abraham died after several weeks illness at his daughter Mrs J B Lake Powassan home. A private service was held, remains went to Barrie for interment in Union Cemetery. Born in London England December 27 1852 he learned leather currier trade. Married Emda Jones in 1886 later moved to Canada with Beardmore Co Acton. Surviving: Mrs Lake Hilda James Edgar John and George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powassan
James Abraham
Acton
J. B. Lake
Barrie
Union Cemetery
Ann O'Neil
John Abraham
London
England
Balaklava
Currier
Emda
Jones
Canada
Lake
Hilda
Colbourne
James Edgar
John
Toronto
George
Detroit
Careless motorists collide with trains at grade crossings
Two Stratford Division incidents show drivers failing to heed Stop Look and Listen. A car struck a yard engine at a freight crossing, damaging headlights despite bell and whistle. A second driver rammed an all electric car leaving a station, shattering the air compressor door. the motorist offered no adequate explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Canadian National Railways
Divorce Over Incompatible Politics Splits Couple
A modern divorce filing cites incompatible political sentiments. Mrs. Gaydog seeks dissolution claiming irreconcilable views on economic policy and inflation. The case centers on personal and financial disagreements arising from divergent beliefs.
Every Town Has Them. A Portrait of the Grumbling Neighbor
The speaker warns against critics who scapegoat their town or business and rely on public favor. He describes a local nay sayer with a rail hard chin, restless eye, and a dance in his chair, noting a pattern of failed ventures and meddlesome jealousy. He claims such a person claims ownership of all, yet possesses little of their own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Heaven
Wreck Rips Top Off Car Freeing Four Brampton Occupants
A Send of a No 7 Highway collision near Brampton led to the top being ripped off the car to free four occupants, none injured, rescued by Traffic Officer Roy Hodgson who rode in the other car. Sam Conn faces reckless driving charges after the police probe. The report also details an inmate escape and a Canada wide business update including metals exports and central heating expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Conn
Brampton
No. 7
Roy Hodgson
Conn
Andrew Ross
Orillia
William Bradt
Ontario Reformatory
Guelph
Kingston Penitenary
Bradt
Canada
Dominion
Canadian Pacific
Canadian National Railways
Manitoba
Brandon
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Hydro
Winnipeg Heating Company
GEMS OF THOUGHT HIGHLANDERS AND TEACHERS QUOTED
A collection of short maxims and quotes. Dr. C. H. Laws urges out thinking modern criticism. Gore links superstition to morality. Mrs. Wintringham warns against untrained teachers guiding children, contrasting with strict car safety norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Highlands
C. H. Laws
Gore
Wintringham
M. P
Home Treatments For Beauty And Grace
A woman unable to visit salons should value home beauty routines. She must admit defects, identify needs, and stick to planned regimens. Begin with weight goals and daily practices for complexion and hair, investing in tissue cream for dryness and learning home styling techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tria
Two Sides to Every Question in Fly Paper Wit
A humorous exchange contrasts two sides of a question with a quip about fly paper. The remark notes how the fly’s chosen side matters, delivering a witty aside on perspective.
Christian Conversion Told By Egypt Camel Driver
A visitor to the Pyramids asked a camel driver if he was a Christian. He recounted hearing a voice on wireless about Jesus Christ, kneeling, and accepting faith. The missionary review cites his lifelong Christian honesty as evidence of his new life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramids
Egypt
England
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Lfe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Donald van Norman
Mr. and
Mrs. Howes
Listowel
B. M. Wilson
Miss Lorraine
R. E. Holmes
Man
Laura Scott
Kitchener
T. G. Hutcheson
Ettie Dills
Mr. J. ©. Gellett
Vancouver
B. C
Vicinity
Mr. Eliott
Comber
Messrs. C. H. and
R. H. Eliott
John ‘Agnew
Hartney, Man
E. J. Moore
Philadelphia
H. P. Moore
R. Lazenby
5. Croxon
W. Z. Watts
Wm. Middleton
J. L. Warren
Fred Warren
John Wood
Miss Mitchell
Whitby
Elizabeth Lyons
Lucknow
E. E. Barr
Gordon MacKay
Harold Wansbrough
Miss Kay Kelly
R N
Mr. W. R. Kelly
Mrs. J. Purtell
New York City
Roy Burling
Herbert Burling
Milwaukee, Wis
Elmer ,Henderson
Aurora
D. A. Henderson
A. Kannawin
Bethel Church
Dr. Kannawin
C. L. Poole
General Council of the United Church of Canada
Kingston
Halton
Clinton Binions
Ellen Sanderson
Alex. ‘Thompson
Owen Sound
G. Edwards
Wm. Foster
Norval
Martha E. Foster
Ernest Clarence Shaw
Roy B. Wansbrough
Parkdale
Wansbrough
Roy Wansbrough
Sault Ste. Marie
R.hansbrough
W. W. Baldwin
Margaret Baldwin
Fred Bingham
Bessie
Bert Bingham
Erin
R. Bennett
M. Z. Bennett
G. E. Middleton
T. W. ‘Penrose
Gordon and Norman
Hamilton
Park J. Dills
J. L. Carter
Mildred Carter
Annie Donaldson
Ecyda Edwards
Atlanta
Georgia
Acton Friends
Canadian National Exhibition
Colin McNabb
Wm. McNabb
Beardmore Crescent
N.A. Robinson
A.D. Savage
Savage
Overseas Steamship Passages
Miss Marker
Shirley Temple
Adolphe Menjou
Charles Bickford
the Devil Horse
Joe Palooka
Jimmy Durante
Lupe Velez
Happy Warriors
MEN IN White
Starrin
Clark Gable
Myrna Loy
Otto Kruger
Charlie Chase
Frederic March
Randolph Scott
Maxwell R. Stark R
Optometrist
Rachlin’s
Medical Dental Building
Spadina Avenue
Wood’s Grocery
Mother Parker
Kellogg’s All-Bran
Arrow Blend
A&c
Daintimaid
A. and
Mundy Bros
Volaine
George Grant
Hope Bannean Marshall
Ontario
Monster
Town Hall
Fair Jack Ramsay
J. F. Robertson
F. L. Wright
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