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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 02, 1937
Page
7
A quirky verse fragment follows two youths rowing across a river to a distant town. They encounter weathered terms and misread vowels, ending with a pair of sighs and a humorous, lingering note about their plucky voyage.
A fire destroyed Mr. Wm. Moore’s barn and contents at Maquesing. A horticultural society for Acton is proposed with a meeting next week. Rev H E Smith moves from St Albans to St Marks Niagara on the Lake. Ebenezer Church marked its 72nd anniversary with highly enjoyed services. Mr. and Mrs J A Smith relocate from Creemore to here. Deaconess Ella Snyder returns east after year at Edmonton Rescue Home. Halton electors packed Milton Town Hall and Prins Theatre to hear Sir Robert Borden. Lady Mackenzie wife of Sir William Mackenzie dies in Toronto. she was mother of Mrs W W Beardmore.
A guide on storing cheese in small amounts to prevent drying and mold. It recommends cutting a portion, waxing exposed surfaces, and keeping the rest in a cool dry place or refrigerator. Wrap in heavy waxed paper or parchment to preserve flavor and texture, and grate waste scraps for cooking. Process cheese belongs in the fridge.
A Reader s Digest item recounts a mathematics teacher who showed boys a confiscated slot machine in class to prove the house always wins. The demonstration notes a jackpot about once in 4 000 tries costing roughly $200 to win 85 and a lesser payoff, illustrating gambling losses.
Medical authorities argue cancer is not one disease but many. Early cancer is often curable, while late stages are rarely curable. Experts caution against sensational cures and urge vigilance for early signs and prompt treatment.
An exhibit features Otto Kretachmay’s Micro Miniature Tea Service, a precise 150 piece replica of the Saxony to Italy royal service created for King Victor Emanuel II in 1900. Each piece is one tenth the size of the original, with hand painted decorations visible only under magnification.
Long historical column recounts the Fairview Cemetery site choice in Acton Ontario. It notes the contested Steel Property proposal, multiple votes, and eventual public approval. Details include council actions, burial ground development, and prominent local figures.
A fragmented OCR text from Well Put defines a student remark about eating and finishing, highlighting a classroom exchange. The garbled line references appetite and completion as quotable phrases, suggesting a humorous or disputed classroom moment without clear context.
The weary wife of six months calls housework hard dirty and trying. She advises cleaning brushes weekly with soap and soda, rinsing in warm and cold water, drying outdoors if possible. She notes rinsing floors and mops with soft soap ammonia for brighter results and regular washing of mops.
Instructions describe lathering shaving brushes until foamy then rinsing with hot water. Wring out excess water by hand and spin the brushes round in air. Dry by placing the handles on a fence so the tops catch the wind for thorough drying.
Lord Hewart denounces Geoffrey Dennis for a false and cruel lie about the Duke of Windsor in CoronaUlten Commentary. The Duke received about $6,000 in damages earmarked for seamen’s charities amid protests over alleged sluts and amendments.
The resignation triggers a potential sale of Ontario's vice regal residence. Officials discuss interim arrangements and the continuation of ceremonial duties while a new lieutenant governor is appointed. The government aims to finalize plans and ensure a smooth transition for the vice-regal office.
Canada unveils its first cloverleaf highway interchange on the Toronto Hamilton route near Port Credit. The concrete crossing speeds traffic, reduces accidents, and bans left turns with directional arrows marking the required movements.
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