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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 21, 1932

Page

5

Social Notes Bring Visitors Across Town And Hospital Updates

The Community8 Social Side of Life column lists residents and visitors in Acton and surrounding areas. Archie Mochrie of Toronto visited Acton Friends. W Coles visited Christiele Burget Hospital. Dora Lambert of Whitby spent the weekend at home. James Plant chatted with son William at Seaforth. W H Stewart of Toronto called on Acton friends. Tos Thompson stayed with the Davidsons. Bert Davidson and Wilmer visited the Reid family in Toronto. James Dobbie Sr. underwent a tonsil operation at Guelph Hospital and is improving. David Forster of Niagara Falls visited family. H H LePage of Toronto spent several days at Moorecroft. Claude Precious and the Gribbens with J Precious of Toronto visited Mrs John McArthur. Arthur Kelly of Detroit called on friends en route to Smiths Falls. Leonard Atkinson remains in Christie Street Hospital in Toronto with improving health. W H Smith and E Rookes attended the 46th Annual Niagara Diocesan Board of Women’s Auxiliary in Hamilton as delegates from St Alban’s Auxiliary. A C Salmon of Bracebridge and Mrs Russel Salmon and family hosted them while Salmon Sr. recovers from a serious operation at Toronto General Hospital.

Arthur Kelly Detroit John Kennedy Smith's Falls W. H. Smith E. Rookes Niagara Diocesan Board Women's Auxiliary Hamilton Alban’s Women’s “Auxiliary

The Queen Resumes Work In Bee Colony Wintering

The text explains how bees survive winter with a compact cluster around the queen, the queen ceasing egg laying in cold weather, and how rising spring temperatures trigger renewed laying. It notes daily egg production can reach 2 500 and stresses three essentials: a strong queen, ample food, and protection from harsh weather for maximal brood and harvest.

Public curiosity and an X ray in Turkey photo mix

The exchange shows Mrs Browne and Mrs McCallum reacting to an unusual image described as an aeroplane view of the River Meander in Turkey. Another woman notes the image is an X ray of her husband’s stomach.

Fatal coal gas incident in Guelph ends in two deaths

A coal gas release from a stove at 45 Perth Street, Guelph, fatally affected William J. Moody, 50, and seriously injured his mother Mrs. Mary Hodgson. Neighbors forced entry after hours of inactivity. Moody died near the kitchen door and Mrs. Hodgson was rushed to Guelph General Hospital. Coroner and police investigated as doors and windows were opened to vent the gas.

Perth Street Guelph William J. Moody Guelph General Hospital Mary Hodgson Hodgson Moody L. M. Stuart Mosedy

Pruning Roses Guides For Growth and Care

Pruning is vital for healthy roses with hard pruning for bush roses and lighter cuts for climbing varieties. Remove oldest wood, thin center branches, and cut to ground on weak stems. Watch for suckers from Briar roots and remove them. strong growers like J B Clarke and Frau Karl Druschki may be trimmed more.

J. B. Clarke Karl Druschki John Lang Macoun Dominion Horticulturist

Proper Exercise Advice Via Doctor Weight Talk

Overweight woman asks for weight loss guidance and the doctor recommends proper exercise. He suggests exercising three times daily by pushing herself away from the table. The exchange is presented in a concise, period newspaper tone.

England patriot sees comedy serial and Dinnerware Night

A British audience is urged to view a comedy titled Gossip Plumber and the serial Galloping Ghosts chapter ten. Monday featured Grindley dinnerware give away with every attending lady receiving a piece.

Charles Bickford Lois Moran Fox News England Grindley

Market Quotations for Poultry Vegetables Meats and Hides

Wholesale quotations list live poultry dressed meats and fats with prices for chickensa hens ducks and guinea fowls. Also shown are wholesale vegetable prices and Toronto grain bids plus current live stock prices for beef cattle hogs calves and sheep with ranges for quality levels.

Plant Raspberries Early for Strong Start and Yields

Early spring planting is advised before canes bud. Prepare and fertilize soil, choose hill or hedge row layout, and plant with the crown four inches below ground. Firm soil around roots. shallow planting is riskier. This guidance comes from The Raspberry and Its Cultivation bulletin by the Ottawa Department of Agriculture, noting Central Experimental Farm successes.

Department of Agriculture Ottawa Central Experimental Farm

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Free Press Archie Mochrie Toronto Acton W. Coles Christile Burget Hospital Dora’ Lambert Whitby James’ Plant William Plant Seaforth WH. Stewart Bert Davidson Wilmer W. J. Reid James ‘Dobbie Guelph Hospital David Forster Niagara Palls Moorecroft H. P. Moore Mira Claude Precious Charles Gribben John McArthur St. Joseph’s Hospital Leonard Atkinson Christie Street Hospital A.C. Salmon Brace‘bridge Russel Salmon Young Street Salmon General Hospital Union Depot Douglas ‘Fairbanks, Jr Joan Blondell Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy Mickey the Mouse Georgetown Milton Georgetown Lumber Co. Ltd N. McLeod Acton Manager Ontario Commission the Public Utilities Commission W. M. Cooper Jack Stewart Acton Creamery Iielfe Salada Tea Porterhouse Cross and Blackwell Clark Patterson City Toronto Board of Trade F. Bayport C. Ontario C. & Betomato Fs Hawes Heinz the Beauty Parlor Jessie Russell Acton, Ontario Axminster D. E. Macdonald & Bros., Ltd OUR
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