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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1934
Page
6
Many Acton residents and guests spent the holidays at Wasaga Beach Toronto and other centers. The list includes W Footitt J Pallas Gibbons Robi MacPherson Chalmers Haines Cook Mason Mercer Maxwell and many more visiting relatives friends and returning home.
An exchange shows a coach or player expressing unfamiliarity about the Buffaloes team. The dialogue highlights limited knowledge of the squad and a reluctance to guess details about their style or record.
The dialogue suggests a social mismatch where beauty is not the sole predictor of securing a favorable husband. Clara argues that charm and chance interplay in romance, while another character contends practical odds may favor the more optimistic prospects.
The Annual Picnic of the Women’s Institute was held at Acton Park with a morning shower not dampening spirits. A large group enjoyed sports followed by lunch. Races included Girls 3-5 won by Jean Wilds and Jackie McCutcheon won Boys 3-5, with other events led by Mrs. Davidson, Miss Ramshaw, and Mrs. McCutcheon among participants.
Theater manager tells the aging actor he is forty years too late to play the part of young Giddyboy, prompting a witty exchange about age and casting.
Obituaries list John W McGowan of Trafalgar Township dying suddenly in his 58th year. Alexander C McPhail of Brampton, a longtime teacher, dies at 77, survived by wife Jane Elicia Weller and children Florence, siblings, and his Liberal, church, and lodge ties. Mrs Florence A McKechnie of Jamestown dies at 46 after long illness, leaving husband Robert J McKechnie and children, with extensive Soper family ties and civic roles detailed. Burial and service notes accompany the Jamestown notice, including timing and locations.
Oakville and Acton battled for playoff position in a tight contest. Galbraith earned the win for Oakville with Morton and Williams handling pitching for Acton. Key moments included W. Waterhouse and N. Morton stealing bases and a sharp hitting effort by Oakville in a picnic-like finish.
A comic dialogue shows an Office Boy asking for the afternoon off after his grandmother’s death. The employer quips the third grandmother has died since he started, while the boy replies his grandfather will keep marrying. A separate verse details Handy Andy baking candy, Towser sampling it, and enjoying the scent and taste.
A motorist aids a harmed person who was very far from the scene. The driver grumbles at being blocked and admits he did not know if he had enough petrol to go around. The exchange ends with an apology from the motorist.
A cryptic line recalls a dispute where Bess allegedly won three engagement rings in a bridge game, hinting at a past quarrel and unresolved tensions between the speakers.
Notice that the Voters List for Acton Ontario was posted August 4 1934 at the clerk’s office for inspection. Voters are urged to seek corrections by August 25 1934 under section nine of the Voters List Act.
A mother sends Willie to tell his father dinner is ready while Willie visits the drug store. The store stock includes new dyspepsia tablets advertised as a safe aid for stomach comfort.
Terry hits a home run and accumulates three base hits as W Waterhouse adds two and Holloway F Waterhouse and Morton contribute multiple 2 base hits. Teammates White, Anderson, Tyler, Walters, and R Morton also post doubles or two basers in a high scoring matchup.
The Gregory Theatre showcases Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in a feature titled screamie with accompanying acts including Good Scout and Reducing Creme cartoons. Ralph Forbes and Adrienne Ames star in The Devil Horse while Adrienne Ames leads a mystery packed program alongside other comedies and cartoons.
A brief notice invites all to a Great Liberal Celebration in Oak Lyme on Saturday. The event promises welcome to all and highlights the need to sleep, hinting at hospitality or lodging arrangements for attendees.
ERIN Mr and Mrs F Ecclestone of Euclid Ohio spent a few days with friends here. Dr Abbott and Mrs McKechnie spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs R Lindsay at Paisley. Masters Douglas Gear and Charles Burchill visited Mrs Gear in Toronto. Mr Thomas Salmon and his two sons Ruben and Robin plan a two week Pacific Coast trip. Mrs Jessie Walker and Mrs Jennie Hull visited Mr and Mrs H Franklin at Harriston. Mr and Mrs W F McEmery and family leased a cottage at Femlaye Park for a holiday. Miss Florence McDowell returned from holidays to her duties at the Royal Bank local office. The turnip crop is likely to fail in this vicinity due to delayed germination destroying much of the seed. Advocates note the breuth tarded germination of seed.
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