Morbid Drivers Warned By A Grim Verse
A stark verse by Phil Braniff urges readers to reflect on reckless driving. It describes brutal injuries and dangerous behaviors behind the wheel to shock thoughtless motorists into safer conduct.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
9
Middle School scholars shine in 1915 exams
From the Vasse of the Free Press dated August 10 1915 headlines note Miss Ace OBrien and Miss Mary McLean of Acton High School among top Middle School exam candidates. Also reported: Miss Mabel McKeown dies after illness. a hen house fire at Henry Bauers. M McDonald saves poultry. Halton Commercial Courses opening. Normian Stuckey wounded at the front. Sgt Jack Sullivan returned home after serving with the second contingent. Acton Hoy Scout camp at Blue Spring Park. 42 days camp. Pearen birth in Erin Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace O'Brien
Mary McLean
Acton High School
Mabel McKeown
David McKeown
Henry Bauer
Young Street
M. McDonald
St. Eloi
Sergt. Coles
Acton Hoy
Carpa
Blue
Spring Park
Bohn Pearen
Erin Township
Jel Pearen
Tourist Traffic Grows at Canadian Border May Admissions Jump
May border admissions to Canada totalled 1 224 661 up 163 775 or 15 percent from May last year. U S citizens may enter with tourist permits for up to six months without duty and bring outfits or equipment for personal use. Vehicles may be driven on permit and pets or hunting animals may enter as part of tourist outfits. No passports needed. naturalized Americans should show naturalization certificates. non citizens show proof of status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Canadao
Donarde
Chronicles of Ginger Farm Describes drought and forest fire fears
A diary style piece from Gwendolyn P. Clarke recalling drought impact on gardens, water draw, and the smell of distant forest fires. It notes a family accident, a son injured, a child’s homesickness for the city, and reflections on rural resilience amid seasonal hardships.
Slats Diary Entry Chronicles Domestic Fragments
A rough diary style dated week from Oliver N Warren recounts family squabbles misadventures and small incidents. It mentions Jake being blamed for throwing rocks a spat between Mistress and Mister Gilliam and local gossip about telephone costs and engagements among relatives.
Good Samaritan Traffic Officers Promote Highway Safety
A report on Quebec traffic officers describes their role as helpful guardians on 167500 miles of roads. Once seen as harsh enforcers, officers are now praised for aiding distressed motorists and improving road safety through education and protection rather than fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Well Balanced Margaret and Stella Exchange Remarks
Margaret comments on a man being light on his feet while Stella adds he is evenly balanced and also light in his head making a playful dialogue about grace and wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Stella
County Fair Admission Prices Mixed for Seats and Programs
A young woman asks about prices for Ute seats at the county fair. The gatekeeper lists front seats at fifty cents, rear seats at a quarter, and programs at five cents. The woman offers a nickel to purchase a program.
Tragic View Of City Life For A Young Girl
A narrator laments urban living’s impact on a not-quite-fourteen-year-old girl from a working-class family. She recalls a past life in the country, urges keeping the child in a healthier environment, and worries city life erodes her laughter and childhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Tar
Slightly Out Deacon Pinchpenny
A dialog fragment features Deacon Pinchpenny and Colonel Jacgrass in a humorous exchange. The deacon protests being called an old barefaced scoundrel while the colonel jokes about a mustache and a gadder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Pinchpenny
Colonel Jacgrass
Nervous Patient Preps for First Operation
An anxious speaker tells a sister about dread of an upcoming surgery while a doctor reassures that the physician also has no prior experience. The excerpt captures preoperative nerves and a hopeful tone.
New Locomotives Poems in Steel for Canada Pacific
The Canadian Pacific Railway unveils five new 2000 engines, first shown July 27 in a nationwide broadcast. Sir Edward Beatty and Montreal officials attended as the cars and coaches are built with a jet age, semi streamlined design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Css
Paeific Railway
Edward Beatty
O.B.E
K.C
Ll.d
Canadian Pacific
Camilton Houde
Montreal
Acton Free Press Delivers Timely Thursday News
The Acton Free Press pledges complete news service every Thursday covering local happenings and editorial features to keep readers abreast of constant changes.
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Acton Free Press
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Phil Braniff
Chronicles of
Actof Free
Gwendolyne P. Clarke
Partner
Nan
Ian
Tam
Slats Diary
Oliver N. Warren
Jake
Jim
Gilliem
Lotia Munney
Jane
MUGGS
Skeeter
Curtic
Ey Wally Bishop
Aea
Cannda
Ornear
Pigantic
Canadian National
Champlain and
St Lawrence
Canadian Nationals Railways
Acton
Arrow Bus
Scuepute
Mexico
Wiles’ Restaurant
Central Ontario
Toronto
E. Harrop
Gore District Mutual Norwich Union
Canadian Fire Nsurance Company
the Alliance Assurance Co
the Casualty of Canada Assurance Company
the Merchants Casualty Co
The
Portage-le-Pratric Mutual
Free Press
Acton, Ontario
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