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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 03, 1938

Page

5

Visiting relatives and local updates from Binghamton and area

Mrs Arthur Moore and Mr James Moore visit in Binghamton New York this week. J L Warren spent weekend in Toronto with Fred Warren family. Mrs Walter Lamb improving after illness. Mr Chab Waterhouse returned from England via 6 8 Brittanio crossing to Halifax. Earl Spott Limehouse Miss Jessie James Bervice Robert Hamilton Milton visit ill Mr Clifford McDonald improving. Mr and Mrs Gordon MacKay Jos Thurston Sandbaby Wayne Toronto visit Mrs R H Wansbrough. Patra Association leaders attend Ontario Fairs convention in Toronto.

Arthur Moore James Moore Binghamton, N.Y Earl Spbtt Limehouse Miss Jessie James Bervice Robert Hamilton Milton Clifford, McDonald Gordon—MacKay Mra Jos. Thurston Sandbaby Wayne Toronto R. H. Wansbrough MacKay R. J. Kerr Patra Association F. L. ‘Wright W. McKeown Acton Pair Ontario

Record Base Metal Exports Reach New High in 1937

Canadian mining posted a new yearly record with base metal exports totaling 146 014 300 dollars for the year ending November 1937, up from 98 552 000 dollars in 1936. Shipments to the United Kingdom rose sharply, led by copper nickel lead and zinc, aided by higher prices and greater tonnage, enabling reopening of idle properties nationwide.

United Kingdom Dominion Canada

Bonded Hearts and High Stakes Old Maid Exchange

Dialogue centers on a jokey confession where a woman recalls winning big money from a jilted lover. Another person questions the interpretation as the Old Maid reveals she enjoyed the payment of 50000 dollars more than marriage would have offered.

Old Maid Tamiling Old Maid

Well Thought Out Dialog on Eyes and Football Match

A classroom exchange shows Treacher asking boys where an extra eye would be placed and one pupil suggests placing it to see a football match through a fence. The moment captures humorous student verses teacher banter in a school setting.

Treacher Dorekerpers

Waffles and Sorghum React to Narrow Escape

Dialogue recounts a rattling moment as Waffles recalls riding a cow catcher on a locomotive and Sorghum describes nearly being struck by an automobile, both highlighting moments of fear and risk.

Acton Beats Galt 4 2 In Ice Hockey Clash

Acton defeats Galt 4 to 2 on home ice in a fast hard checking game. Key moments include penalties on Kentner and Entner, strong goalie work by Galt’s Orton and Acton’s Woods, and Norm Morton scoring for Acton with Mooney and Walters assisting.

Jackson Kentner Greer Aave Lovegrove Mooney Orton Gibbona Nora Morton Almoch Walters W Paas Norm Galt Acton Almont Teo Hillman Terry Kent Entner Norm Morton Penailiea Gremr Gibbons I. Marro N. Morton Arble B. Morton E. Marro Woods Crosidy Riley Minchberger Wings Hubert Dillon Claspie Hanswell Kitchener Waterloo Tigers Dub Tindkerhart Vrooman Kruger Woods Woods Haase E. Marzo Schmalte Tischerhart Lchmalts Waterloo Tigrrs Mavco Hansen Waltera Schmalts Clair Archie Tiger Marna Ghebe Morton Mita Wurterleg Lerma Avlon Tad Booopen Ip Phey Widlet Hanson Vicera Schmalex Wooda Norm Moorton Hause Schmaltz Grant Foot Woods Ave Preston Guelph Quelph-Preston Royal City

Vikings Visited Ontario in Ancient North American Wake

Archaeologists report Norac artifacts found 126 miles northeast of Port Arthur near Beardine suggest Norac penetration of northern Ontario over 4000 years before Columbus. Arctic explorer Godsell, speaking from Winnipeg, cites axe and athletic handle as evidence of Viking reach into the heart of the continent.

Ontario Columbus North America

Eramosa Seeks Subsidy Doubling for 1037 Audit Report

Eramosa Township seeks a doubled subsidy for the year ending December 31 1037 covering the township and police villages Rockwood Eden Mills. Auditors Arch Monabb Joints Box report satisfactory audits of finances and tax rolls. They note proper treasurer bonds and lawful payments. The council approved the audit and adjourned to February 14.

Ter Trenaurer Wye Eramosa Andanime Rockwood Eden Milla ARCH Miafra Cray and Pinkney Roas Meltwing Idaq Ml A Wellington North Albert Lush D. DD. Gray Trona Aasoas- Ment Oon Department of Highways Subardy Canty Connell

Puzzle form to resolve this week title

My riddle hints at six letters forming a word that brings fun in tropical areas. The lines indicate letter clues and a final word associated with a coupon or bargain. Read as a puzzling phrase, it points to a playful answer used in sunny vacation spots.

Mape Goat of Tibet and Ritual Exile Practices

The text describes Tibetan practices where a misdeed or sin is punished using ritual substitutes. A white rope replaces a black one to bind the accused, who is adorned and driven to exile in the hills. A scapeman is also described as a wanderer forced to roam for years as penance.

Tibet

Local Talk Sparks Childish Car Question at Home

A child asks who drove Daraenten out of Baryot and the father replies that the answer depends on how the boy grows up. The exchange reveals a playful, fragmentary snapshot of daily life and parenting questions.

Clin Baryot Hank

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