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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 10, 1938

Page

10

Heiress announces, obituaries and notices from Ontario town

In Raqueting Township and Massagaweya area notices report deaths and memorials. Anna Maria Moore and Maury Kerr are named with survivors and service details. Remembrances in Acton and Toronto reflect family losses across communities.

Raqueting Township Butlingal Gt. Clair Mich Anna Maria Moore Harinte Igman G. Butlin Benair Guelph Road Massagaweya Maury

Valentee Day on Monday Exchange of hearts and darta

OCALS note a Valentine Day on Monday with reminders to prepare hearts and gifts. Fergus reports 20 families on relief and January relief accounts totaling $1,082. Harold Cotton provides tips to the Georgetown hockey teams. New factory tank installation advances toward operation. Fergus Council votes to sell a new dump truck and traffic lights purchased last year. Joseph Lockett, 70, of Oakville, injured when his bicycle was struck by a car. Victor Hyster of Cooksville serves ten days in jail for liquor in public. Mrs. R. Clark of Guelph, born in England, celebrates her 90th birthday. W F Moery elected Director for District 7 of Ontario Agricultural Societies in Toronto. Mill Street partially cleared to drain water to catch basins. W. C. Cunningham’s crew on street work. Clarence Hasenflung injured after falling from a westbound train at Brampton. Hit by a truck while working on Middle Road near Dixie Road intersection. Harry Page, 44, of Hamilton, dies at Toronto General Hospital. Schoolchildren visit Tes Pare Press Office to observe newspaper production. another group to visit next week.

Middle Road Harry Page Hytro Tom Street Hamilton Toronto General Hospital Ford Chev Earlton Station Toronto Jim Hunter R. Jerry Acton G. A. Dills R. J. Kerr P. L. Wright Aure

Banockburn Literary Society Holds Regular Meeting

The Banockburn Literary Society met last Friday with Mrs Roy McKeown presiding. A program followed including piano solos by Margaret Brown and Ads Finlay, readings by Pred Lemon and Irma Watson, a duet by Helen Sprow and Lois Watson, and a mouth organ piece by Melvin McCullough. After the National Anthem, games and dancing capped the evening.

Banockburn Literary Society Roy McKeown Margaret Brown Ads Finlay Pred Lemon Irma Watson Helen Sprow Lois Watson Melvin McCullough

Education Week message calls for public engagement

J M Denyes urges parents ratepayers and teachers to unite for better elementary and secondary education. He argues costs are modest and progress visible, emphasizes character development and social learning, and appeals for medical inspection school nursing home and community cooperation with teachers.

Universitica Seondary English Board of Education Halton L. P. Jacks Une Artman Chicago Department of Education Minister of Education

Bargains Featured at Barr's Grocery Friday and Saturday

Unusually large life for the price as Barr's Grocery promotes weekend bargains. Choice oranges 25 cents a dozen, bananas 25 cents a dozen, macaroni five to ten cents, white beans six for 25 cents, mixed candies 2 for 25 cents, shortening and lard also offered at low prices. Slogan promises you get your share with daily essentials and specials.

Puzzle Poem Solves To Temporary Dwelling Of The Soul

The riddle yields a name for the temporary dwelling of the soul. The clues point to a word associated with a transient home for the spirit. The puzzle text includes a coupon phrase Bolutian Kame.

Kerr Estate Auction Schedule Follows In 1892 Sale List

Br Kerr presents a series of farm property sales across February and March. William J Rowman lists lot 15 Exquesing farm goods. David H Gerrie offers township of Brampea north of Rockwood Parmatock implements. Kingsbury Brothers handle Rockwood farm stock and implements. P J Pitepatrick appears for a March 4 sale.

William J. Rowman David H. Gerrie Brampea Rockwood Kingsbury Brothers Priday P. J. Pitepatrick

Oakes Opens Veterinary Practice in Acton District

Dr. F G Oakes announces a new veterinary practice serving Acton district. He has moved to the Knox Avenue residence just off No 7 Highway near the Park. Prompt attention to all calls.

F. G. Oakes Acton Knox Avenue No. 7 Highway

Alberta Musings and Winter Trails Through North Parks

The writer shares letters from Pure Para readers recalling gifts from past years and the effect of Alberta winters on daily life. They describe mountains, wells, and a town landscape, plus long cold snaps from late December through January and the impact on roads, travel, and routine.

Para Acveras & Barrels Red Deer White River Ontario Alberta Acton

Mining camp notes and community letter by R W Johnson

A long, informal update from R W Johnson describes a mining camp near Earlton with two alternating work gangs, heavy equipment, rock and earth movement, and rail logistics. He also mentions excursions, radio news, weather, local fairs, and social events including a recent oyster supper at a Women’s Institute gathering.

Bloomsbury Society Visits Dublin Literary Group Social Evening

The Dublin Literary Society hosted a visit by the Bloomsbury Society on Friday. Walter Linhans welcomed guests as Rinas Patterson presided. The program featured orchestra pieces, readings by Alma Watson Ruby McPherson and Mrs. Alex Near, a Kipling talk, a solo by Ross Gordon, and the play Kidnapping Betty. Lunch followed with social time.

Dublin Literary Society Sokboi Walter Linhans Bloomebury Society Rinas Patterson Lystvens Alma Watson Ruby McPherson Rudyard Kipling Ross Gordon Alex James Henderson Betty W. Linham

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