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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 04, 1935

Page

5

Social and Personal Interest Notices from ActonReaders

Visitors and friends dot Acton social scene as Mr Ray Gordon and others from Galt Port Credit Toronto Hamilton Oakville and Hillsburg spend weekends at local homes. Engagements announced for Gladys Lacey to Jack Richardson and Princes Jean Warren to Earl Blacklock with spring weddings planned.

Joseph ‘Lacey Gladys Jack Richardson Thames Richardson Camp‘pellville Thomas J. Warren Aberfoyle Jean Earl. Blacklock William Blacklock Nussugaweya

Planning the Home Garden Tips for small plots and irrigation

The article advises careful spacing to maximize small garden space with inter crops like radish and spinach between rows of carrots and parsnips. It stresses crop rotation, succession planting, varying irrigation needs by variety, and locating the garden near the house and barn for easier cultivation with horse or hand tools.

Easter Flowers and Lilies On Display This Week

Complete line of flowers and plants from our greenhouses on display. Easter stock arriving in exceptionally fine shape with a strong lily selection. May we have the pleasure of serving you. Special for this week.

Raster Suit Assortment and Precision Measurements

A retailer invites customers to view a wide selection of patterns and assures precise measurements. The slogan emphasizes a garment that will credit the wardrobe with prices starting at 19.75 dollars.

Gregory Theatre Presents A Manly Comedy Friday Night

Harold Bell Wright story When a Man's a Man stars George O'Brien in a comedy and Caumpuu Woofer cartoon. Also show Jack's Shuck and Chapter 3 of Young Eagles Boy Scout serial with Snapshots.

Harold Bell Wright George O’brien Caumpuu Woofer Jack Shuck Young Eagles

Newspaper Convention Highlights Printer Influence and Tours

A convention tale recalls a keynote on the press power and the need for printers to elevate their craft. Lt. Gov. Bruce urged directing public thought via print, while tours to Charters Publishing and Dale Estate showcased Brampton’s vast operations and gardens.

Royal York Donnie Hugh Templin Pearce Bruce Julian Huxley Toronto Dr. Bruce Charters Bnrimpton Pol Carnival Dale Dales Brampton C.v—Charteia Airs

Purser Roles Evolve From Disburser to Maritime Official

The text traces how the purser term shifts from disburser meaning money payer to a specialized naval role aboard ships. It explains historical and continental usage, linking purse etymology to financial duties and noting the modern commissioned purser’s broad manager-like responsibilities for travelers and onboard administration.

Grout yenger—Haert Agid Gener Aly

Help Request Amid Muddled Rhyme Phrases

Fragments show a dialog with exclamations and garbled names. The lines imply a plea for help and confusion between characters Mire Tutebaum and Henry Utoss, using archaic or distorted wording. No clear event or outcome is evident.

Canadian Radio Gains in 1934 Production Surge in Canada

Canadian manufacturers finished 1934 with strong radio output. Fourth quarter production reached 88,757 sets valued at 4,096,300 dollars, up 78 percent from the previous quarter and 23 percent from 1933. Total 1934 output: 188,710 sets, including 16,306 standard broadcast, 55,922 selective wave, 11,529 all wave.

Canada Dominion

Conference Sparks Second Meeting After Positive Round

A dialogue shows two business men praising a recent conference. They plan a follow up next week to continue discussions and solidify progress. The exchange highlights optimism and a routine cadence of meetings.

Public Utilities Sets New Hours and Tracks Repaired

The commission moved to set Public Utilities office hours from 9.39 to 12 and 1.30 to 5.30 with July August 12.30 closing on Saturdays and midweek close 12.30. Track repairs estimated under 35 dollars with King McEachern to perform. Canada’s export trade up 23 percent in February 1935 with exports valued at 46,719,451 dollars and eleven month total 601,376,374 dollars, driven by wheat, fish, newsprint, autos, copper, and nickel.

B. G. Arnold Cc. H. Harrison King McEachern Canada

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