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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
2
The editor and staff wish readers a merry Christmas for 1932 as the holiday season brings joy and focus on giving, noting the unique time when daily cares fade and generosity shines despite limited gifts.
The Acton Welfare Board will issue meal tickets starting Monday for transient unemployed men who visit homes at inopportune times. Citizens are urged to withhold aid directly and support the board through Chief McPherson to fund nourishing meals, reducing duplication of effort.
The Halton County Council may appoint a new warden next year with Burlington favored by some due to Reeve George Harris long service. Georgetown and Acton are also considered contenders while other municipalities await the council’s decision.
An editorial recalls Remembrance Day amid criticism of Halton County politics. It cites Milton and Acton veterans seeking Clerk of the Supreme and County Court posts, noting Conservative endorsements favor Milton over returning soldiers. The piece condemns provincial actions as hypocritical and warns that veteran rewards are delayed by party interests and timing.
The piece notes the night before Christmas as awaited by youths and mentions the Oxford Group leaving Toronto with no converts. It urges Premier Bennett to back Canadian wheat for world markets. It cites municipal officials’ year end work, a 15 million foot lumber order from Quebec to London, creating 500 jobs, and Milton’s need for the Oxford Group. It reviews Canada’s soap industry 1931 values and raw material usage including cocoanut, palm, peanut, olive, linseed, corn oils, and glycerine.
A writer shares personal holiday musings on Christmas spirit, family gatherings, and the value of kindness over gifts. The piece notes weather troubles, a cold spell, and missed plants, yet ends with wishes for health, work, happiness, and prosperity in the coming year.
A fragment from a verse wryly notes contentment beats riches and wishes a grocer would accept it as payment, reflecting a humorous barter idea in everyday life.
The Port of Montreal on the St Lawrence River reports a 153 vessel increase in 1932 traffic, with British coal and Welsh and Scotch anthracite handling at capacity. Grain shipments reached about 110 million bushels, boosting Montreal Harbor Commission’s administration of a major inland port with modern facilities and 20 000 gross tonnage capacity at its wharves.
Abraham lies dying as family gathers around. He asks if everyone is present and names Moses, Reuben, Rebecca, and Ikey, noting with humor that even at death they neglect the stores. Rachel confirms all are there and the moment blends sorrow with business worries.
Two players clash over a miscount on the first hole. Bil insists 28 while Dick claims 27, after a close tally. They agree to move on to the second hole with plans to finish the game soon.
A humorous yet pointed note by Hard Hearted Hiram on Sunday highway traffic. He muses that the sight of congested cars resembles a procession and jokes about cultural stereotypes, using satire to reflect on travel and prejudice.
A quoted admonition by Daon R. Waite from Shawnee urges leaders to actively seek development. He argues that prosperity comes from proactive effort and cooperation, not waiting for fortune. Cities with energetic boosters can attract prospects and land investments through directed collaboration.
Figures show Canada total branded beef sales reaching 16 179 999 pounds for 1932 to date, up from 13 908 788 pounds the same period last year, an increase of 2 271 211 pounds. Quebec notes a large share of the surge as consumers seek higher quality beef from official brand source.
A hospital patient awoke from surgery to find the room blinds drawn. The physician explained a fire in the alley and chose privacy to prevent the patient from fearing the operation failed.
A brief exchange shows T. claims victory in a lawsuit and indicates they nearly have enough to cover lawyer fees. The remarks imply a settlement or ongoing financial concern surrounding the outcome.
The article outlines theories on oat blast or blight causing sterility and empty glumes, noting possible roles for thrips, diseases, soil and weather. It cites 1982 Ottawa blast levels, suggests soil potassium deficiencies may worsen conditions, and mentions 1931 1932 Cereal Division studies toward breeding resistant varieties.
A brief dialogue reveals Bilch learned of his wife only after marriage and Nortz confirms two years of knowing his spouse before tying the knot.
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