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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 15, 1934
Page
8
Memorial notation recalls Martha Joying who departed this life February 13, 1927. The daughters note grief and gratitude for her memory and service.
The excerpt mentions Ash Wednesday in Nebruary, brief temperatures, and popular skating at the Arena. Reynolds visits Acton High School and the hockey team defeats Toronto’s visitors 8 to 1. Motorists face travel issues after the Preston game. Easy Way Books promotions tie to a cooking school feature, with notices inviting visitors and readers’ updates. Duncan Campbell of Moffat is elected First Vice-President of the Dominion Shorthorn Breeders.
The piece contrasts French pawnshop culture with Anglo-Saxon views, noting public utility status and standardized lending rules. It explains how loans against personal items, from a watch to a car, are quickly appraised and funded by authorities, and how even temporary cash shortages drive people to use pawnshops like a trusted institution.
Plans advance for a large July 1994 celebration marking the establishment of the International Peace Park on the Alberta Montana border near Waterton Lake in Waterton Lakes National Park. The event will recognize the border area cooperation between Canada and the United States.
Oakville defeated Waterloo 6 1 on Monday night to strengthen their hold on second place toward the playoffs. Acton Preston clash looms as Preston took nine penalties in the game and Acton trails by one goal. Oakville plans a return game in Hamilton while fans enjoy low admission prices and local support. Spooner praised as a top Southern Saskatchewan hockey talent.
The Sun Life report shows life insurance companies serve diverse, lower income groups with widespread investments supporting employment. It notes Sun Life Canada paid 100 million dollars in benefits last year, with other firms making similar payouts. Assets rose by 55 million and policies in force by 300 million over four years, underscoring solid foundations resilient to economic stress.
In the week of February 19 a series of thirty four farm meetings will be held in Halton and Wentworth counties as part of the New Canada Movement. The non partisan effort seeks to organize young farmers, train leaders, and awaken rural youth to save Canadian agriculture within existing groups. Recruit numbers rise to about 300 weekly with meetings led by a three citizen committee and featuring music and speech.
The Halton Presbytery met and mourned two ministers, Rev J W Aikens of Milton and Rev Josephus Culp, issuing sympathy letters. It approved two calls for Rev J W Magwood and Rev E O Seymour, praised Rev Seymour, and debated Christian social order with papers by Rev Geo Knighton and Rev F W Bradley. The next meeting will address the church's relation to rural issues.
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Canada Limited and affiliates report a 92 percent rise in net current assets, strong liquidity, and increased reserves for 1933. Net profit reached 1,377,476.59 after expenses, with dividends totaling 867,711.25. Surplus climbs to 7,740,187.32. current assets total 10,684,765.22 and working capital 10,188,060.57.
A compact summary of quotations for dairy creamery butter eggs and poultry, carlot Ontario potatoes, hides wool and tallow, hay and straw, and grain prices in Toronto. Lists prices to shippers and dealers for country deliveries and wholesale items with ranges for various quality grades and regions. Includes current livestock prices and notes rising demand for rubber goods.
A jumble of quirky definitions and misquoted lines on bi monthly plans cold feelings and wordplay. It claims misconstructed phrases about Jews Belgium Belgium industries and Wat Tyler revolt with misattributed Great Charter provisions.
A fragmented advertisement promotes a quick remedy labeled for toothache neuralgia burns sprains swelling and inflamation. The text mentions Egyptian lun dumament and bets on healing with tea to be godly or divine. Credibility is implied but details are unclear.
A lively Girl Guide meeting reports another Tenderfoot class and Second Class Guides at Woodcroft. A new color ball game sparked laughter, and several new recruits joined. Thanks noted for offers of old papers as February ends with plans for a bridge and euchre party and a potential camp in five months.
The visitor comments on a child's messy room and a potential promise from his mother. Johnny counters that he will clean up to avoid consequences, highlighting a small domestic moment.
A busy housewife confessing years of overs has learned she cannot wash iron and be a Christian in one day. Youths likewise cannot juggle school, parties, and faith while staying at their best. Irritability stems from tiredness and poor hygiene, with overwork making Christian living harder.
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