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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 07, 1932
Page
5
Acton residents and relatives gathered in Toronto Bracebridge and Rockwood for Easter visits. Notables include Mrs. Allan G Smith Mrs. M C Overholt and families hosting and sharing condolences for Russell Lucas’s funeral. Lorna McComb recovers from scarlet fever in Toronto isolation hospital.
A fragmentary anthology of quotes on religion and virtue. Thoughts from Blatr to Coleridge explore destiny, happiness as contagion, trust over feeling, and the call to live bravely in this life to prepare for immortality.
In the remote Highlands a brief chat among three Highland ghillies over the laird’s mountain dew reveals discordant speech. Tongal claims someone tested the peat whisky with a famous name, while Tonah and Angus disagree, each denying involvement.
Fritz, a German lad, and Tom were friends though they spoke different languages. Tom’s father asked if Fritz spoke English. Tommy replied that when he hit Fritz yesterday, he cried in English and Tommy understood him.
Canada’s CAHA delegates approve forward passing in all rink areas except the defending team’s blue line to goal line. Puck must be carried forward. onside decisions rest with referees. Other changes include kicking to defend blue line, no tagging, and limited overtime, with Western intermediate playdowns funded to test a Dominion championship.
Practical guidance on economical cooking urges using scraps to flavor soups and stocks. It outlines saving potato and rice water, avoiding waste with bones and skins, and suggests meat minimally with dumplings corn fritters and beans to create satisfying meals.
A playful exchange unfolds as he laments an hour waiting and she responds that she warned of a possible five minute delay. The light moment captures affectionate cadence and domestic humor.
Edward Parkinson, aged about eightytwo, a longtime Guelph resident and former city official, died in his sleep after a brief illness. Survived by son George and daughters Mary and Essima, he was active in municipal affairs, parks, and horticulture and belonged to Norfolk Street United Church and the Hillcrest Bowling Club.
Banff Springs hotel pools attract 89 000 visitors last year as Canada’s textile and mining sectors show strong activity. Regina hosts World Grain Exhibition and Conference July 24 to August 5, 1933 with railway executives attending.
George Ritchie Sr. longtime Acton resident died at his Church Street home on Tuesday in his eightieth year after two years of illness. He was born near Durham married Mary McLean in 1880 and lived on a Durham farm before moving to Esquesing Township then Acton thirty five years ago. Survived by sons William Daniel George Jr and Herbert with daughter in law Minnie predeceased by wife nine years ago. Funeral this afternoon from the home with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
Mrs John Laverty of West Luther Township dies at home after influenza and pneumonia. Born 1867 in Esquesing, she lived in Acton and Rockwood before settling in West Luther. Survived by husband John Laverty, daughter Mrs Jos Colbeck of Toronto, sister Mrs Vernon Woodward, brothers James and Allan G C Smith, and five grandchildren. Funeral services held at Monck Baptist Church with Rev Chambers and Rev Morris conducting.
Toronto quotations show dairy butter and creamery goods with prices for No 1 and second grade, eggs and poultry ranges, dressed meats and hides quotings, and grain tonnage. Includes wholesale vegetable and Ontario potato pricing and straw and carrot delivery notes.
A reflective piece urging vanity beyond material wealth and clothing. It encourages recognizing inner worth, faith in God, and the beauty of the face as a window to the soul, seeing the person as a child of God beyond worldly adornments.
During a boiler inspection at a state institution two Black workers shovel ashes outside the boiler room. Sam asks Lightning which they would prefer to have taken away, sun light or moonlight, and Lightning answers sun light because it shines in daylight.
The text notes the cow’s veneration in parts of the Orient and India, where people pause to pay tribute and believe blessing comes from touching the tail of the animal. It also mentions elephants being deified and that cows are the most popular animal gods in general.
Quote collection notes that a person worthy of salt must confront enemies within and without. It argues the truly useful individual recognizes the vileness of his own heart and remains steadfast, while others mislead families and communities.
Effective immediately The Fact Press will offer Want Ad insertions of 25 words or fewer for 25 cents when paid in cash. If charged, the price is 35 cents and an extra 10 cents applies if a Free Press Box No is used for replies. The change lowers the former 30 cent rate for fifteen words.
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