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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1939
Page
6
The reader receives suggested Easter lamb menus including chops, roasts, and stews with sides and desserts. A sample Lamb Chop Luncheon Menu lists celery soup and stuffed baked potatoes, while a Lamb Dinner menu features leg or rolled front of lamb with parsley potatoes and salads. Recipes for Lamb Stew and Roast Leg or Front describe step by step cooking methods and times.
A smart light brown frock with its own little jacket is showcased as a top outfit of the season. The tobacco shade dress features a white pique collar and cuffs, high draped neckline, back V button, and a flared skirt. The slim jacket displays breast and waist flap pockets, made from opaque rayon sheer fabric.
The writer links Easter wishes to a week of history making events. She notes end of the Spanish Civil War, Chamberlain's Britain policy stance, questions Canada’s wartime position, and concerns about conscription. She recounts painting chores, a Hitler speech, and road issues before mentioning a Maple Leafs versus Red Wings game.
Ontario endorses a king backed highway safety drive to cut road crashes in three years. Minister McQuesten says King George VI’s appeal urges courtesy and alertness by motorists and pedestrians. He calls on public officials, teachers, clergy, scouts, police, clubs, and governments to promote the road safety campaign across the province.
Simple farm style lamb chops cooked in a casserole with vegetables including green peas string beans tomatoes and potatoes. Broil 6 to 10 chops then bake with water or stock until vegetables are tender and serve hot.
A 1937 report shows Canada manufactured Sporting goods valued at 1.75 million dollars and imported over 1.25 million, totaling about 3 million. Outdoor sports dominated, with golf, fishing and tennis each near 0.5 million, plus hockey baseball and skiing above 100k other popular activities. National parks across the country offer year round facilities, with Rocky Mountain parks providing winter sports like skiing and curling in addition to summer recreation.
A well known businessman suffers a mad dog bite and is rushed to hospital for Pasteur treatment. As the anti rabies serum is prepared the patient jokes about making a list of people to bite if his condition worsens.
A rural exchange shows an old man recounting dropping a ten dollar bill and a youngster replying about past experience with change. The dialogue highlights common street wisdom on money and honesty in a brief, informal scene.
A domestic exchange reveals a wife apologizing for clipping a cake recipe from a cookery book and a husband insisting the omission was proper. The light dialogue underscores domestic tastes and prudent copying habits in a quiet household.
The article urges readers to address forgetfulness of names by forming mental images of people to strengthen recall. It argues that remembering names aids social acceptance and improves business prospects, and suggests systematic effort to improve memory through visual cues.
An observer from London condemns unemployment and parasitic social decay while urging overhaul of financial policy and a fresh national plan for defense and employment. A separate anecdote shows a film actress on a sixth story ledge refusing to jump, asking for her double.
A man fumbling at his keyhole in the small hours was aided by a watching policeman who offered to help. The man replied cheerfully that he could manage if the officer held the house still, and the officer complied as a good deed.
Ontario born hopefuls join Toronto in Florida as Maple Leafs begin camp. Four or five pitchers, led by Bill Gordon of Caledonia and Prutto of Penetanguishene, vie for spots while Baber Marchildon travels at his own expense. Gordon has three scoreless innings against Montreal Royals and impresses against major league hitters.
A January 1939 report shows 23 266 United States cars entered Canada on sixty day touring permits. From New York 7697, Michigan 5410, Vermont 3455, Washington 2930 lead border states. Canada’s snow country invites visitors to ski mountaineering hockey and other winter pastimes in Banff Jasper and Revelstoke.
A humorous voice compares personal loss and worry to broader issues, noting umbrella misplacement and existential relief. The speaker contrasts gas taxes with higher European prices, implying residents have little to complain about. The quip turns light yet reflective on public sentiment.
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