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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 07, 1938
Page
7
Poetic reflection describes a sunset over Lake as clouds fade and the west gate opens to a vision of radiant angels and a renewed pledge of divine word. The piece frames the evening glow as a hopeful message for weary Earthly souls.
Twenty years ago from the Ierae of The Free Prem dated Thursday April 11 1918 notes workmen relocating families from Milton to Acton. Mr Chester Plank sold his farm Jot 32 on the first line to Joseph Johnston of Milton. Mr and Mrs B Vanatter moved from Ballinafad to Quargetgown after a farewell party and purse. Up to end of March 48 500 automobile licenses issued. Acton Red Cross funds surpass 9600 with 310 pairs of socks mailed to France and goods sent to Army Medical Cars in Toronto. Toronto farmers market prices posted: Butter 8 to 5 cents, eggs 45 to 80 cents, maple syrup 3 25 to 2 50 per gallon, hogs 2 to 1 cent per lb, calves 1 90 to 2 0 cents. Died Stevenson in Burlington April 1 1918 William Stevenson aged 71.
The diary fragment records baseball mischief with Joe DiMaggio and Yanks, school gossip about Jake Bluters and Bible study, family tensions, travel and car issues, a note on death pay and sympathy, and social customs on address forms and guest etiquette. It mixes sport, family life, and etiquette reflections in a single stream.
An Acton reminiscence recalls a longing to return to a quiet village past. The writer shares memories of Young Street homes, a tavern culture, a pond punishment tale, a race track era, a cricket club, and local residents like Moore and McGarvin, ending with a hint of more reminiscing to follow.
A Kiwanis Magazine piece laments residents who shop in the nearby city. It argues locals should spend income in town to sustain it, noting professionals who migrate for services also undermine local business. The piece singles out women as major offenders in this behavior.
A small Ontario town proud of its National hockey team shows local pride through workers at a mill who provided sweaters with red initials. The team, despite few inhabitants, wins the league championship and is supported by the community.
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