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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1934
Page
9
Notices list births and marriages in Ontario towns including Toronto Acton Stratford and Guelph and death notices for Allan A McLean Angus McDonald Mary R Moore in August 1934 with family details and hospitals referenced.
Acton Fair on September 18 and 19 promises one of the best years with new features booked. Wingham Ball Team will meet Acton with Bob Chalmers pitching for locals. Local repairs include Willow Street sidewalk relaying and road gravel improvements. Niagara Falls rock fall estimated at 13 000 tons. Deer sightings near Mr A J Murray’s farm. heavy winds missed by some districts. St Joseph's Church repaired after lightning with new lightning rods. Women’s Institute picnic notes include a candy jar winner. James Smith injured by a stump on Mill Street. tennis finals at Acton Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club upcoming. Beth Harrison passes six Middle School exams. Canadian National Exhibition features swimming events and diverse exhibitions. Acton beer sale ends at midnight on Saturdays. Royal Military School of Music supplies CNX program. Household gathering at Sayers home enjoyed a corn roast.
In the semi finals the Braves beat the Little Giants 19 to 15 to set up a best two out of three series with the Cubs for the league title. Holmes and Harris led hitters with five and four hits. Tyler and Lambert homered. Ryder starred for the Leafs in a later game, aiding their 8 to 5 victory over the Giants to reach the finals. The Red Sox then beat the Maple Leafs 5 to 4 in the first finals game Tuesday evening.
The Eramosa Council met August 13 in Rockwood. Rates were fixed with the Township at 3 mils, Eden Mills 3 mils, Rockwood police 15.4 mils, County 7.4 mils, and various school rates. Grants to local fairs approved. 3 percent tax discount offered for September and October. Weed compliance noted. remaining noncompliant farmers face no relief. A special meeting was ordered for bridge work. accounts totaling $2030.02 paid. meeting adjourned.
A column rejects specific beauty claims and refuses to endorse any particular face powder. The piece questions standards of beauty and emphasizes avoiding brand recommendations.
A quip contrasts money’s talk with a farewell line. The exchange hints at value and parting, suggesting money’s voice versus goodbyes in a concise wry remark.
A humorous exchange features a character asking about flying and another replying he is the manager of a laundry named Eliza Ann. The dialogue hints at rural or period speech and local color without further context.
A fragment shows a tense exchange as a mother questions Bobby about his actions toward Willie. Bobby claims they are bobbing for a plea with Willie, suggesting a coercive or coercive tone in a domestic moment.
A victim explains a patrol officer wasn’t informed about the robbery claiming the officer could not be kept awake long enough to respond, as cited in a report involving Captain and Masten.
Two Guelph painters Daniel Clark and Walter Salmon were hurled 18 feet to the floor while redecorating the Collegiate Vocational Institute auditorium. Clark suffered fractured arms and severe head injuries. both men were taken to General Hospital where Clark is listed in critical condition.
A quoted exchange reveals a man says he pursued aviation after being turned down by an heiress three years ago, claiming the rejection set him on a lifelong career in flight. He describes being driven toward flying and spending years in the air.
Readers may submit letters on matters of general interest. Signed letters may appear under pen names if desired. Limit around fifty words and must arrive by Tuesday noon to be considered for the week’s issue.
A Vermont reader lauds Calvin Coolidge as a notable native son and reflects on state pride and public sentiment. The letter praises The Free Press for its quality and influence, notes a prominent church leader's visit to Newfoundland, and commends the journal’s make-up and responsible reporting.
GEORGETOWN Mrs Allan Devereaux oldest member of the Women's Institute was presented with a bouquet at Wednesday's branch meeting at Mrs Wm Anderson's home. Boys from Holy Cross Church are camping near Rockwood with Sidney Hulme and Charlie Boyle in charge. Professor and Mrs Shortliffe of Colgate University visited Saxifraga with Colonel and Mrs Ballantine. Mr and Mrs W R Watson and Miss Helen Devereaux visiting Mrs J A McFlure at Port Sidney summer home.
A unsigned tribute in The Free Press honors Mrs. M. B. Moore of Acton. Neighbors praise her kindness and love of beauty, noting her inspiration to Acton’s youth and impact on music education during festivals and community life. The piece likens her departure to a rare songbird and cites Arnold’s rugby poem imagery.
In a playful exchange a red headed woman declares she hates a man who mocked her whistle. She recounts she could whistle despite his doubt and tested him by puckering her lips. The man allegedly laughed off her attempt after she proved it with a whistle.
A playful quip exchanges lines about detectives and baldness. Adaips notes a married man’s boldness contrasts with a witty Chesterton reference. The fragment hints at light humor on marriage and mystery writing.
The speaker of the day is asked for a ten minute address at the noon lunch club. He replies with a dry line that his subject is Time, Space and Life.
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