Grischow Chalmers announces marriage in Acton manse
Notices record Audrey Bessie Grischow and Elmer Bartholomew marriage in Acton with parental lines noted. Also lists the marriages and deaths of Alexander Nephew and Alexander J McPhedran plus Mrs Orland Robertson and memorial verses for E W Worth and John Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goe
Soc
Grischow-Chalmers
Acton
H. L. Bennie
Audrey Bessie
Reeve
J. B. Chalmers
Elmer Bartholomew
Grischow
Holt
Mr. Grischow
Preston
Kincardine
Ontario
Alexander
Fillen McDonald
A. J. Buchanen
Robertson
Hamilton
Orland Robertson
Herbert Auliffe
Auliffe
Nassagaweya
Acton Fair Observes Best Weather In Years
Mossly Fair notes pickpocket reports to Chief Harrop and near misses in high jump spills. Georgetown Fair set for next Wednesday and Thursday as the district’s main attraction. Delayed farming operations affected exhibits and attendance. Acton Fair enjoys two good weather days and strong crowds, with Acton Bard providing music and Mrs. Robertson prize shortcake. Large farm machinery display draws interest. labor issues push for modern equipment. One concessionaire repaid patrons after a crooked scheme and ceased operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston
Drummond
W. Brown
Galt
W. T. Shearer
Poole
Homme Economics
J. Walpole
Lion's Head
J. H. &Piler
Brussels
A.B. Samella
A. Ackert
Holyrood
Helen Bayne
Rockwood
South Waterloo
J.A., Robertson
Hutchinson
Cockburn
Fair dates announced for regional events this year
A rundown lists fair dates across Ontario towns including Aberfoyle Arthur Brampton Cooksmile Erin Georgetown Grand Valley Harriston Milton Mount Forest Streetsville Teeswater Wingham and Woodbridge with events spanning late September to mid October and some sites noting multi day holds during September and October 1st to 2nd and 26th to 28th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberfoyle
Arthur
Brampton
Erin
Georgetown
Grand Valley
Harriston
Milton
Mount Forest
Streetsville
Teeswater . A
Wingham
Woodbridge
Canada near front line in Britain defense pact context
Col. J L Ralston comments on the Cannes United States joint defence agreement noting that Britain's defense of the British Isles must be strengthened. He says Canada can free more men and resources for direct participation in the Battle of Britain. The statement frames a transatlantic effort to bolster allied resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
British Isles
Atlantic
Britain
J. L.r Ralston
Cannes
United States
Family ties fade as connections vanish in sudden exile
A fragmented remark notes relatives losing their links as a wave of departures leaves behind a sense of isolation and disconnection within the family network. The line evokes shock at how quickly bonds erode when people flee or disappear.
Force Bowlers Lose First Game of the Season
The Force Electric Bowling Team opened the season in the Guelph Commercial Bowling League, losing to the Royal Hotel 1-0. The scoreboard shows scores across frames totaling 3121 for Force compared with 2754 for the Royal Hotel, highlighting debuts by some employee bowlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Force Electric
Guelph
Royal Hotel
Acton Bair Celebrates Another Successful Year 1940
Acton Bair section highlights a prolific year with extensive quilt and textile entries led by Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Robertson, and Mrs. Norris. The list covers many categories from bedspreads to crochet trims, embroidery, knitting, and infant wear, featuring numerous named participants and entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Bair
E. F. Collier
W. R. Watson
J. and
A. McIntosh
J. B. Adamson
T. J. Brownridge
J. E.pearen
JE. Pearen
G. G. Robertson
J. W
W.W. R. Watson
Marguerite Ryder
D. Norris
C. F. Leatherland
J. R. Adamson
M. M. Leitch
A. Fryer
J. W. Pell
C¢. Kirkness
B. Adamson
R. P. Watson
A. Baggs
D. Robertson
A. “Pryor
D Robertson
W. C. Andrew
Motorist Hits Freight Train Near Montreal
A car rammed the eighth car from a moving freight train at a crossing on the Canadian National Railway near Montreal after the driver said he did not see the train. It was a clear night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
Montreal
Pilot Flashes Wife With In Flight Lights
North Toronto residents wonder why a Trans-Canada Air Lined Plane’s pilot turns lights on and off after dark. The answer, TC A says, is the pilot signaling to his wife, flashing a wink or tossing a kiss as he flies west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Toronto
TCA
Fin Wife
Westward influence and wartime strains in China letters
A missionary report recounts rice shortages cause riots as profiteers hoard grain amid war rumors while workers resist low effort and discuss currency, weights, and finances in Chengtu. The writer notes West East friction, Japanese threats on Ziliu, and Madame Chiang’s call for action with Resistance and Reconstruction. The piece reflects spiritual patience and hope for a just peace after upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reed
Tzeliutsing
Chengtu
E. Hibbard
Hendrik Frraemer
Japan
Madame Chiang
China
Europe
Guelph Area Women’s Institutes Hold Two Day Convention
The Guelph Area Women’s Institutes convened with talks on citizenship and agriculture. Dr. W M Drummond addressed the economic situation affecting agriculture while officers and committees were elected for federation duties and future programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph Area
Women’s Institutes
Mss Clarke
W. M. Drummond
O.A.C
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Douglas
Mary Jane Shepherdson
James Douglas
McPhedran
Brookville
Alexander J. MoPh
Isabella Gillies
Katherine
Mary
Norrish
Sigsworth
E. W.wworth
Sarro
Harrop
Acton Fair
Acton Bard
D. G. Robertson
Ospringe
Mrs. Robertson
M. Roote
Asn
H. Otterbein
R. Larngford W, Corry
Ryan
Jerry. Heiman
Royal Comfortable Theatre
Errol Flynn
Robin Hood
of the Seas
Brenda Marshall
Claude Rains
Alan Hale
Nazi
Joan Bennett
Francis Ledered
Lloyd Nolan
Anna Sten
Otto Kruger
Ridgway
Astor
Neilson's
Trinidad
Libby’s
Homecrafts
D.robertson
Alex
G. E. Cook
W. Fryer
W. Fryers
Alex. Near
J. B—Adamson
Alf. Fryer
J. E. Pearen
Landsborough
F. Leatherland
O. Parker
Andrew
W. B. Watson
Ecru
W. R. Waldie
W. Footitt
Buffet
D.norris
A. Bages
R. P Watson
J. B Adamson
Child's
Baby
F. J. Oakes
J. and A. McIntosh
Marie Clayton
J. B.adamson
G' G. Robertson
J.B. Adamson
W. RR. Watson
A. Bagg
Ea. Baye
N. P. Watson
Mra. W.zootltt
Bannockburn Institute
A. .McIntosh
G.C. Robertson
J. B. Robertson
J. ‘and
Milas D. Norris
D ‘Norris
C. Kirkness
Walter Fryer
P. Watson
Parker
George Munselle
W. _D. Barber and Son
R. F. Watson
W. F. Williamson
W. E. Williamson
H M. Reid
George Musselle
Alex. Crawford
G. E. Cork
D. F. Williamson
D. B. McKinnon
G. E
F. R. Findlay
R. Findlay
G. Musselle
D. F.williamson
H. Reid
W. ‘Pryor
Kirknesa
A. Swackhamer
AWIFE
Digect
Massey Hall
Dr. McMillan
Atd
L. G. Crozier
Walkerton
Wonery
Institute
PL W. Merry
Hornby
Ford Sudden
Lily Dempsey
Stratford
Fe. Williamson
J. W. Cunningham
Flora
Wiss Schnurr
Linwood
Agriculture
Grace Richardson
White Church
Arthur Hamilton
Atwood
G. Agnew
James Corrie
Misa Celia Synott
Milligan
Croger
Malcolm MacBeth
Milverton
M. Schnurr
R. Williamson
J. H. Spier
Thos. Lappin
Acton Institute
J. E Gamble
Federation
Halton County
King Gesrre
George Alexander Craig
Royal Air Force
America
Thompson Appliance ‘Co
Niagara Falls
Ottawa
Informarica
Harold
Wiles
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