Grischow Chalmers Marriages In Acton And Deaths
Notices from Acton and surrounding areas announce the Grischow Chalmers wedding at the Manse on September 14 1940 and other obituaries including Mary Jane Douglas and Alexander Nephew. The items list marriages births and deaths with family details and ages where given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grischow-Chalmers
Acton
H. L. Bennie
Audrey Bessie
Reeve
J. B. Chalmers
Elmer Bartholomew
Grischow
Holt
Preston
Douglas
Rockwood
Mary Jane Shepherdson
James Douglas
Kincardine
Ontario
Alexander
Fillen McDonald
A. J. Buchanen
McPhedran
Brookville
Alexander J. MoPh
Isabella Gillies
Katherine
Mary
Norrish
Acton Fair Highlights Weather Posts Pickpocket Notice
Mossly Fair notes activity of pickpockets reported to Chief Harrop at Acton Fair. High jumping spills near riders caused concern. Georgetown Fair next Wednesday and Thursday looms as a district attraction. Delayed farming hurt exhibit turnout. Acton Fair had the best two days this month per the weatherman. Acton Bard provided music. Mrs. D G Robertson Ospringe sent the first prize shortcake. Large farm machinery display drew keen interest. A concessionaire refunded patrons after a crooked scheme was reported to Chief Harrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrop
Acton Fair
D. G. Robertson
Ospringe
Mrs. Robertson
Acton
Fair dates announced for this year across towns
Listings show several communities assigning fair dates from September through October. Towns include Aberfoyle Brampton Cooksmile Georgetown Grand Valley Harriston Milton Mount Forest Streetsville Teeswater Wingham and Woodbridge with varied start and end dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberfoyle
Arthur
Brampton
Erin
Georgetown
Grand Valley
Harriston
Milton
Mount Forest
Streetsville
Teeswater
Wingham
Woodbridge
Canada Ready to Reinforce Britain Says Col Ralston
Col J L Ralston comments on the Cannes United States joint defence pact noting Canada’s first line is in Britain and strengthening that line frees Canadian troops and resources for direct participation in the Battle of Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
British Isles
Atlantic
Britain
J. L.r Ralston
United States
Family Ties Fray Over Missing Connections
A fragmentary quote suggests the speaker laments lost family ties and clean breaks within kinship networks, hinting at ongoing tensions and unresolved associations. The line evokes questions about who remains connected and who has vanished from the family circle.
Force Bowlers Open Season With Loss In Debut
The Force Electric Bowling Team opened the season in the Guelph Commercial Bowling League last Tuesday. The staff squad, many new to bowling, lost to the Royal Hotel 1-0, posting scores totaling 3121 pins to their opponent’s 2754. Players listed include M. Roote, H. Otterbein, R. Larngford, and W. Corry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Force Electric
Guelph
Althoough
Royal Hotel
Quality Quantity Grocery Ad_Item List
A list of canned goods, beverages, snacks, and condiments with prices such as Blue Mountain Raspberries 18¢, Ripe Mountain Strawberries 18¢, Aylmer Sliced Pineapple tin tie, Gold Medal Tea Bags 25¢, Astor Blend Coffee 20¢, Libby's Infants Foods 3 for 25¢, and various jars and jars priced 10c to 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astor
Neilson
Trinidad
Libby’s
Acton Bair Earned Yet Another Productive Year 1940
The feature lists numerous quilters and needlework items credited to Mrs. W. R. Watson and others, detailing sections like quilts, bedspreads, crochet, embroidery, and various sewn goods. Names such as Mrs. G. E. Cook, Mrs. J. B. Adamson, Mrs. D. Norris, Marguerite Ryder, and Miss D. Norris recur throughout the lengthy catalog of pieces and projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Norris
W. R. Watson
A. Baggs
Alex. Near
Marguerite Ryder
T. J. Brownridge
R. P. Watson
E. F. Collier
J. and
A. McIntosh
J. B. Adamson
J. E.pearen
JE. Pearen
G. G. Robertson
J. W
W.W. R. Watson
C. F. Leatherland
J. R. Adamson
M. M. Leitch
A. Fryer
J. W. Pell
C¢. Kirkness
B. Adamson
Cc. F. Leatherland
D. Robertson
A. “Pryor
D Robertson
W. C. Andrew
Motorist Rammed Train After Missing Crossing Signal
A motorist at a crossing on the main line near Montreal rammed the eighth car from a moving freight train. The driver said, I did not see the train. It was a clear night and the incident was recorded at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
Montreal
Pilot Signals Wives With Lights Over Trans-Canada Flight
North Toronto residents wonder why the Trans-Canada Air Line pilot flicks the landing lights three times each night. The airline explains the pilot is signaling to his wife, a lighthearted wink tossed as the plane flies west after dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Toronto
T-C. A
Fin
War price riots in China over rice shortages and western influence
The writer notes rice shortages in China driven by wartime price gouging, sparking riots as the poor struggle to pay high costs. He laments manipulation by others, contrasts wages, and reflects on Japan’s pressure, western influence, and Madame Chiang’s call for resistance and reconstruction. He records daily life, currency woes, and efforts to persevere in study amidst upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digect
Massey Hall
Fred Reed
Tzeliutsing
Chengtu
E. Hibbard
Kinting
Tam
Hendrik Frraemer
Japan
Madame Chiang
China
Europe
Guelph Area Women’s Institutes Gather for Convention
The Guelph area Women’s Institutes hold a two day convention focused on national responsibility and citizenship. Dr. W M Drummond spoke on agriculture economics while officers and committees were elected including L G Crozier as chair and James Corrie adding a War Committee convener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mss Clarke
W. M. Drummond
O.A.C
L. G. Crozier
Walkerton
Guelph
Wonery
Institute
W. Brown
Galt
Grace Richardson
White Church
Arthur Hamilton
Atwood
G. Agnew
Milton
James Corrie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sigsworth
E. W.wworth
Sarro
Barr
John Barr
Acton Bard
M. Roote
Asn
H. Otterbein
R. Larngford W, Corry
Ryan
Jerry. Heiman
Royal S 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
Acton Bair
Homecrafts
D.robertson
Alex
G. E. Cook
W. Fryer
W. Fryers
Mise D. Norris
J. B—Adamson
Alf. Fryer
J. E. Pearen
Landsborough
F. Leatherland
O. Parker
Andrew
W. B. Watson
Ecru
W. R. Waldie
W. Footitt
D.norris
A. Bages
R. P Watson
J. B Adamson
Child's Rompers
Baby
F. J. Oakes
Marie Clayton
J. B.adamson
J.B. Adamson
W. RR. Watson
A. Bagg
Va. Baye
I. P. Watson
Alex.Near
Bannockburn Institute
A. .McIntosh
G. Col. Robertson
J. B. Robertson
J. ‘and
Milas D. Norris
D .Norris
C. Kirkness
Walter Fryer
P. Watson
George Musselle
W. _D. Barber and Son
Helen Bayne
R. F. Watson
W. F. Williamson
W. E. Williamson
H M. Reid
Alex. Crawford
G. E. Codk
Gladoli
D. F. Williamson
Parker
D. B. McKinnon
Cosmos
A Bagg
F. R. Findlay
Petunias
W. D. Barber
Roses
R. Findlay
G. Musselle
D. F.williamson
H. Reid
Pryor
Kirknesa
Baby's
Layette
A. Swackhamer
AWIFE
Guelph Area
Women’s Institutes
Drummond
W. T. Shearer
Poole
Homme Economics
J. Walpole
Lion's Head
J. H. &Pier
Yule
Olive R. Cruikshank
Macdonald Inatitute
Macdonald Institute
Ruby Barrett
Children's Aid Society
Children’s Aid
Atd
Misa Celia Synott
Milligan
Croder
Malcolm MacBeth
Milverton
M. Schnurr
Linwood
J. W. Cunningham
Flora
R. Williamson
J. H. Spier
Brussels
P. W. Merry
Nornby
A. Hahn
New Hamburg
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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