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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 23, 1936

Page

8

Hilts Couple Welcome Baby Daughter on April 10 1936

At the eighth line, Esquening, on Friday, April 10 1936, to Mr and Mrs Henry Hilts a daughter born.

Bilts Eighth Line, Esquening Henry Hilts

Spring mood lingers as Brampton plans tax shift

Local items note mumps cases, daylight saving ahead, and a Brampton tax rate rise this year. Town events include a railway division banquet in Guelph, a Scottish rifle inspection in Acton, a collier dog fatality on Mill Street, and a busy radio club talk on broadcasting. Community bidding remains brisk at Co Ho-Hardie’s sale with horses selling for 340 dollars.

Co Ho Hardie R J. Kerr

Explorer recalls making boots soup at boarding house

The great explorer describes a dire moment of starvation at a boarding house, where boots were cut up to make soup. A Teon-boarder hushes him, fearing the landlady might overhear.

Teon

Accommodating Offer at Hardware Store

A despondent man asks for carbolic acid and rope, while a polite clerk explains the shop specializes in hardware items like rope and revolvers. The exchange hints at a tense, noir-tone interaction in a storefront setting.

Dinner Stories Echoes of Father and Snow-White Hair

A brief dinner table exchange recalls a father with snow-white hair and a child who remarks on his distinguished appearance. The remark hints at gratitude and family warmth in a quiet, intimate moment.

Dyer Couple Observe 63rd Wedding Anniversary in Rockwood

Mr and Mrs John M Dyer celebrated their 63rd anniversary at home on Main Street Rockwood with family. The couple both 84, have four generations including twenty one grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Local friends sent congratulations as the Dyers recount past homes in Toronto and recall Union Parliament events.

John M.dyer Main Street John Stanfield MacDonald Ontario Rossin House Dyer Women’s’ Missionary Society Rockwood Methodist Church Glasgow Scotland Cornwall England Predd. Hamilton James Benham Kruger Ethel Hamilton George Peal Toronto Ernest Hamilton Presbyterian Church H. J. Bennie Acton SS Peter's Church Custic St. Joseph's Church Norman Reno Bralda Joseph Wilcox Women's Institute Thos. Wingrove Loren Guild Bred McWillams B. Powers Clare Norris Agnes Pasmore J. A. Laird Ans Fred S.hamilton Women's Missionary Society Minnie Nickle Donald Barrie Ausmico Ronald Rudd Durham Myrtle Watson Arkell Evelyn Praren R. Y W. Wansbrough Murry Alton Penstangulzhene Lome Evans Guelph Robert Scott Bramasa and Myre Edwin Weatherston Kingston John Venderson

Letterbox Notes on Festivals Family and North Country News

A reader writes after a three week absence due to illness and a father's death praising the musical festival reports and local medalists. The letter laments unequal access for country children to town festival opportunities and recalls early North Ontario community notes, schooling, markets, and local history including New Liskeard and Thornloe.

Quoted Exchange Between Boy and Father Sparks Reflection

A brief dialogue fragment shows a boy asking questions and a father replying with a hopeful suggestion about possibilities. The exchange hints at curiosity and the impact of questions on growth.

Observations From A Day With A Pastor And Youths

A fragmented reminiscence describes a pleasant afternoon. A car ride with a pastor and his companion leads to a field where youths fly a kite toward the sky. The text hints at further impressions or reflections but remains incomplete.

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Shrinking from Duties Prompts Missed Good Deeds

A reflection urges courage to help others, noting fear of new responsibilities and excuses of being unprepared or busy. It warns that one talent unutilized will be asked for at the Master’s judgment, urging action over inaction.

Tim

Acton Public Health Notice Demands City Cleanup

Acton residents must immediately cleanse cellars drains yards and outbuildings and remove dirt manure and hazards to health. Names must be completed by May 11 for a general inspection by the Unitery Inspector. Citizens urged to keep premises clean and disinfected. Signed Weeks of the Municipality Acton April 6 103d.

Acton Uy Bunitary Inspector Wairbon

Rambling Round in a Runabout and Local Club Happenings

Sports notes and offbeat chatter from a club season preview. Players unearthed from Beardmore plant transfer from Toronto, Lepay a southpaw pitcher, Darify a catcher, Dudel Lindsay a possible receiver. Pud Kitchen home from Olympics quips about Canada vs England and ink orders ride with Walter selling printer rollers.

China Opens Modern Glue Factory in Shantung Province

China begins modern glue production with a plant opened at Tsingtao in Shantung Province. Most output expected for northern markets as industrial demand grows for carpentry, textiles, match factories, and furniture trades.

Ching Canton Tsingtao Shantung Province China Canadian National Railways Shanghai Great Britain Germany France

Decision favors Kellogg in Canadian trade mark case

Justice MecTague dismissed the action by The Canadian Shredded Wheat Co. Ltd seeking 25000 from Kellogg Company of Canada Ltd and Solomon Barsin. The judge ruled the terms shredded wheat and related phrases lacked a secondary meaning and would unfairly restrict Kellogg from selling its products. Kellogg’s brands include Corn Flakes and Rice Krispies. products are sold nationwide by grocers and merchants in Canada.

C. P. McTugue Osgoode Nall Toronto Canadian Shredded Wheat Co., Ltd Niagara Falls Kellogg Company of Canada, Ltd Solomon Barsin Canadian Shredded Wheat Co. Ltd Kellogge Company of Canada, Ltd Justice MecTague Kellogg Company Kelloggs Kellogg Cannada

Pigeons Resisted Electrical Storm Simulated at Radio Station

An experiment at a Bavarian radio station simulated an electrical storm with 200 amp charged waves. Carrier pigeons placed in the area hovered and resisted movement for several minutes before returning to their lofts.

Baces-Landes Uellcotes

Greek Princess Eugenie of Greece Mentioned as Possible Bride

The Slmcoe Reformer reports Princess Eugenie of Greece, cousin of the Duchess of Kent, as the likely bride candidate for King Edward VII should a marriage occur. The princess resides in Paria, and the paper notes real progress in Simcoe.

Eugenie Greece Duchess of Kent Edward VII Britain Paria Slmcoe Simcoe Mts

Daughter’s Groom Questions Mother’s Image in Courtship

A jolt of humor frames a young man’s plea to wed as Mr. Brown asks if he has met the girl’s mother. The suitor quips that daughters rarely resemble their mothers, underscoring family resemblance and expectations.

Mr. Brown

Hints for Pork Chops and Anne's Favorite Salad

Household hints by Mrs Mary Morton Wend include pork chops broiled to a brown not shriveled, served with meat gravy over boiled potatoes. Recipes cover cheese cake and candlestick salad ideas from Anne Shirley, with lettuce, pineapple, banana, and cherry garnish, plus a festive menu.

Anne Anne Shirley

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