18 Aug 1937
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1937
Page
1
A fragmentary clipping mentions April Beth Bund and Vinns Aielag on a C N R timetable with mentions of Enat G10 aiming for an 10.8 win and various ad hoc notes. The text also lists Georgetown offices and several local names and firms including Langdon, Gregory Theatre, and Maney Graydon.
The Edinburgh Presbyterian conference opens with a cosmopolitan assembly at St. Giles Cathedral. Delegates from Greece Serbia and other Eastern churches attend as archbishops bishops and dignitaries in flowing robes parades and multilingual hymns mark the service.
A listing of fairs exhibitions and demonstrations across Ontario towns and cities in September and October 1937. Included are Caledon Acton London Brampton Orangeville Galt Grand Valley Milton Shelburne Cooksville Dandalk Markham Brieetsville Holton Ottawa Toronto and the International Plowing Match in Fergus Wellington County and the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto with dates ranging from August to November.
Slim says he still owes a few payments to the finance company and jokes about a radio remote being eaten.
MocCarmicks Limited of London Ontario plans to build about 370 homes under the United States plan for employer financed employee housing. The six homes already underway include a five room colonial style project with specified dimensions and payments around 25 dollars monthly.
The article discusses hitchhiking as a growing habit among youths and others with longer walks. It notes drivers sometimes offer rides but dislike aiding those who demand a ride rather than request it, labeling persistent thumbing as a public nuisance and warning against entitlement on the road.
The Orillia News argues that newspapers offer cheaper, longer lasting advertising than handbills. Readers keep issues for week and refer to them, while handbills are often discarded.
Gather eggs at least once daily, preferably near dusk during hot weather. Late-day collection reduces deterioration as hens search nests after laying ends. Coolest cellar spot, no cartons, use a wire basket cooling tray. waste paper containers often repurposed for baskets.
The Canadian government creates Trans-Canada Air Lines to provide coast to coast mail and passenger service. Funding roles include Parliament appropriations and private capital. operations expected to start with Lockheed Electras and larger 14 passenger planes, delivering rapid travel and improved air mail across Canada.
Reina May Cantril, now a world renowned singer, returns to her hometown with fame wealth and beauty. She performs to acclaim at the junction and plans to help the town transform its park while Deering seizes a personal hold on her.
The article notes corn as a key farm product in car manufacturing, with five and one quarter bushels needed per new car. It cites corn as a source for butyl alcohol and butyl acetate used in lacquer solvents, alongside cotton wool leather linseed oil and other farm products. It ends with a light dialogue exchange between a man and a girl.
Purported prescription replacement promotes a three for two offer with three one dollar boxes. Claims 40 years of successful physicians results and a money back guarantee. Patient symptoms listed include dyspepsia sour stomach nausea vomiting morning sickness seasickness and car sickness. Sold and recommended by MacCORMACK DRUG STORE.
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