This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1938
Page
8
At the home in Acton Ontario a funeral service will be held for the late Mrs James Gray and her husband Thomas Sterion. Interment follows at Woodlawn Cemetery in Guelph. The service is arranged by the family at two oclock Friday afternoon.
February roundup lists icy roads dangers and motor traffic delays. Local deaths include McMenemy of Georgetown and Wilfred Fines of Athorne West Caledon, with Reginald Douglas killed at a Wingham plant. Sports report notes Acton hockey losses to Erin and a correction for J. H. Reed honorary seasion member.
A house owned by Will Holmes and occupied by Mr and Mrs George Gullis and family burned completely after a fire yesterday morning. Only the fire spread rapidly with total loss of contents and the garage was destroyed. The incident followed a church gathering at St David's and social event at Duffs Church in Puslinch.
The Acton Y badminton club hosted the Guelph Garrison team on Saturday evening. Acton won 19 of 24 games in a friendly tournament with refreshments served afterward and plans for a return event in Guelph.
Peter Anders, arrested at Santa Anita race track, confessed to abducting Chicago resident Charles Ross. Announcement by J Edgar Hoover credits the confession to the kidnapping case handled by the US Department of Criminal Investigation.
Mrs Archibald Campbell formerly Maynard Extella Swackhamer died at Hamilton General Hospital on Tuesday at age 70. Born near Ospringe she moved to Hamilton 34 years ago and remained there. Survived by husband five sisters and a brother. Funeral Friday at Johnstone and Rumsey Acton with service at 3 p.m.
The article catalogs bird and animal cries that resemble human voices. It notes owls mimicking a crying baby, a shittwake’s sea cry like a tired child, laughing-jackass imitating a crowd, whip-poor-will syllables, more pork’s demand, night-star distress calls, an Indian crow’s human laugh, and a seal’s lament over loss or capture. It ends with the wounded hare’s tragic, childlike appeal.
Friends and customers congratulate Mr Rachlin on winning a scholarship to study at the Schell Training School of Master Shoemaker in Toronto. The award reflects his keen interest and aptitude in shoe science and promises advanced training to improve service for his customers.
Acton-Holmes juniors drop their fifth straight, 8-5 to Milton as Sprout and Bayliss pace Milton's offense. Penalties tallied high for Acton with nine while Milton added six. Referee Brush draws sharp critique from Acton, amid a tightly contested playoff chase.
The Irishman Mick expresses pride in a five pound fine for assault on Casey, saying the sentence proved who won the fight. The magistrate’s judgment becomes a badge of honor in Mick’s eyes, framing the clash as a contest resolved by legal measure.
The piece urges contentment with present possessions and simple values. It advocates quiet homes a few books trusted friends and a basic religion free of bigotry built on trust hope and love.
Dr Frederick J Fox of London Ontario and three companions from the Waldeck expedition were rescued in British Guiana after more than three weeks starvation and exposure. They had been found by a Georgetown gold miner and suffered from red ant bites and swarms of mosquitoes during their ordeal while searching for Paul Redfern, the missing U.S. aviator.
Bad weather and poor roads did not stop the Bush League from two Friday night games. York Road defeated Rockwood with Brundette starring in passing and defense. The Army beat the Millionaires 7 3 as Chapman was absent for the Millionaires and Robson shone for the Army.
Turner Valley Alberta letter writer J B Coleman reflects on milestones from Confederation to electricity, sharing memories of candles kerosene lamps and mail from multiple provinces. He honors John McNabb of Rockwood on his ninetieth birthday praising steadfast faith work habits and civic service.
Iraq has acquired 1000 miles of railway from Britain and is training locals to operate it. The network's gauges are unified, temporary Tigris bridges replaced, and a Basra to Khanikin route offers 36 hour luxury travel. The Hasra Ur junction recalls Abraham’s ancient journey.
A reflection on communal support amid loneliness and bereavement. The piece affirms that humane care and comforting touch can soothe deep wounds. It emphasizes shared empathy as a source of solace and strength in sorrow.
A report notes crowd fatigue as hockey schedule overload reduces attendance. Teams remain satisfied with his whistle as officials oversee play, while night crowds fall away amid competing games.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.