09 Aug 1934
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1934
Page
1
Acton residents hosted a wide circle of guests over the holiday period. Many visitors, including pairs and families from Toronto Guelph Wasaga Beach and Ottawa, spent weekends and civic holidays with Acton friends and relatives at local homes and at Wasaga Beach.
Obituaries note John McGowan of Trafalgar Township dying at 57. Alexander C. McPhail, Brampton educator, dies after long illness aged 77. Mrs Florence A. McKechnie of Jamestown dies at 46 after a prolonged illness.
A brief exchange shows a topic about the buffaloes described as unclear. Eddie states he does not know much about the team. The dialogue focuses on uncertainty rather than detailed facts or context.
A playful exchange compares who has the best chance at a good match. One character argues prettiness isn’t essential for a worthy husband, while the other counters that opportunity matters most.
An exchange reveals a veteran actor asking to play the youth role in a new production while the manager retorts the actor is far too old for the part.
A clipped exchange hints at a feud over three engagement rings Bess allegedly won in a bridge game. The snippet foregrounds a personal dispute linked to gambling with jewelry as the claimed spoils.
A family scene notes Mother calling Willie to tell papa dinner is nearly ready while Willie heads to the drug store for dyspepsia tablets as a precaution.
Residents of Oak lie celebrate a Great Liberal event with a public gathering planned for Saturday. Invitations extend to all, promising a communal program and refreshments for attendees.
The Annual Women's Institute picnic at Acton Park progressed despite a light morning shower. A large group enjoyed sports followed by a generous luncheon. Events included Girls and Boys races, Time Race, Grandmothers Time Race, Clothes-Pin and Donkey games with multiple winners named.
An Office Boy asks for the afternoon off claiming his grandmother is dead, the employer jokes about many grandmothers dying since his arrival, and the boy replies that grandfather will keep marrying again. Also a children’s verse depicts Handy Andy making candy, Towser tasting and licking the plate.
Oakville won a playoff position in a high scoring game against Acton. Galbraith earned the win over Morton as Oakville used three pitchers and acted on timely hitting, with Waterhouse and N Morton contributing stolen bases and several hits. Milton beat Georgetown 20 6 in a separate note, and the writer laments the column’s end next week.
A motorist aids a victim who lies far from the ground after an incident. He grumbles asking why the person did not go around him. The driver replies with a casual apology that he was unsure if he had enough petrol.
Notice that the Acton Ontario voters list for Parliament Legislative Assembly and Municipal elections was posted August 4 1934 at the clerk’s office and remains for inspection. Errors or omissions may be corrected with appeal by August 25 1934. Clerk H N Farmer.
Gregory Theatre presents a double feature lineup headlined by Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in a new feature with Ralph Forbes and Adrienne Ames in a tense mystery thriller. The bill includes Good Scout, a Creme cartoon, The Devil Horse chapter five, and a Spring themed Owl and the Pussycat cartoon with Fox News and Penthouse as additional items.
Terry hit a home run and collected three base hits while W Waterhouse added two as Holloway and F Waterhouse plus N Morton contributed. White and R Anderson also tallied two base hits with Tyler and Walters among others supporting the attack.
Erin and Mrs Ecclestone of Euclid Ohio spent a few days with friends here. Dr Abbott and Mrs McKechnie weekended with Mr and Mrs Lindsay at Paisley. Masters Gear and Burchill visited Toronto. Thomas Salmon and two sons plan two weeks on the Pacific Coast. Mrs Walker and Mrs Hull stayed with H Frankui at Harriston. McEmerys lease a cottage at Femlaye Park for a holiday. Florence McDowell returns to Royal Bank duties. Turnip crop expected to fail. seed germination delays reduced plant development according to Advocate report.
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