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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 16, 1939

Page

5

Local Gossip Highlights Milton Visitors and Anniversaries

Mar and Mrs Fred Sinclair of Milton visited at the home of her brother Alex Mann this week. Mr and Mrs James Moore of Canmington returned home after visiting relatives in Acton. Mr Harry Norton is in Toronto attending the Ford Motor Co Annual School of Training. Mrs Etta Dills of Toronto, visiting here, returned to the city. Mr and Mrs J A Smith quietly observed their fifty second wedding anniversary at Mill Street home with neighbors and friends offering best wishes.

Mar Fred Sinclair Milton Alex. Mann James Moore Can“mington Acton Harry Norton Toronto Ford Motorco Etta Dills J. A. Smith Mill Street Farr Press

Lovell and McLachlan Wedding at Alton

A quiet Alton wedding joined Laura McLachlan and Leonard Lovell in a pink net gown ceremony officiated by Rev Mr Davage. Attended by immediate relatives the couple plans a brief U S honeymoon before settling in Acton.

Alton On Satur- Laura J. A. McLachlan Leonard W. Well J. W Acton Davage United States Mrs. Lovell

Box Social a Feature at Dublin Literary Society

A successful box social at the Dublin Literary Society last Friday evening featured Mr. Stele as chair. The program included Maple Leaf opening, recitations by Elenda Britton and Donasduett, solos by Lorraine Mullin and Irene Corner, harmonica by Albert Fenton, and a school play The Five Fifteen Train. Boxes sold by Mr. Somerville and the night ended with dancing after the National Anthem.

Dublin Literary Stele Ross H. IL. Bennie Dublin Elenda Britton Lorraine Mullin Dessureault Hull Georgetown Burton Mrs. Robertson Harmonia Albert Fenton Ian Grant Solas Irene Corner Donasduett Eleanor Ross Gladys Mullin Margaret Orton Mr. Burton MY. Somerville

Riddle of a Hockey Player’s Name

A word puzzle clues a hockey player by letters from Rumiley Bill Talbot rumpus physics and goals. The answer is a specific player who made Hiora roar.

Rumiley Bill Talbot Hiora

Estate of Martha Ann Hills Notice to Creditors

Notice to creditors and others in the estate of Martha Ann Hills widow deceased. Site of Esquesing Township Halton County Ontario required to prove claims or objections within the time limit. Proceedings overseen by the Surrogate Court for Halton County.

Martha Ann Hills Esquesing Halton Martha Ann A Eequin Couny Acton

Protests Delay First Playoff Round in Local Hockey

After Elora protests and OHCA postponements no games will be held until Friday's meeting. Acton fans blame Elora for the delay as Acton faces Fergus and Guelph for playoff spots. Anxious for on ice results, locals question protests and call for hockey decided by play.

Elora Acton Tito Stratford OFLA OWA Blora Muling Elora S Minute Walters Georgetown Minute Walters Brown's Guelph Flora O.H.A Fergus

ACS News Bulletin From a School Column

A school column reports a student written feature about daily life, a February 3 Literary Meeting in Grade IV with a debate on isolating Orientala from Canada, and various performances. It notes gym classes at the YMCA, a noon weight lifting exhibition by a Georgetown student, and humorous mishaps with a chair and tailor visit.

ACS Sages Canada Hazel Wilson Gordon Beatty Georgetown

Weston Juniors Defeat Acton 10-2 In Exhibition Hockey

Weston Juniors beat Acton 10 to 2 in an exhibition hockey match at Acton Arena. Acton started strong but Weston goalie Ted Grosskurth held firm as Weston built a seven two lead by the second period and added two more in the final frame.

Acton Weston T. H.L Acton Arena Weston Grossburth Toronto Homesters Ted Grosskurth Jim Fraser Jack Shropshire B. Burlington W. Frangis J. Jones Barnett W. Smith B. Hylton Andy Ross Doug Archer F. Holmes C. Schenck H. Saunders J. Kemshead C. Tyler C. Joque R. Brush F. Papillon L. Marzo B. Bayliss

Wordplay on Language and Law Echoed in Chorus

A playful exchange compares the versatility of language and law. The first line praises English as a wonderful language and a great writer can craft using 26 letters, while the second line quips that a skilled lawyer can achieve with just two or three.

Greenock and Bloomsbury Society Share Evening

The Bloomsbury Literary Society hosted Greenock guests for a Tuesday meeting at the school. The program featured guitar and violin, saxophone, readings, piano duets, a speech, and a debate on abolishing credit, ending with the national anthem and a social lunch.

Bloomsbury Literary Society McLaughlin Greenock Society MclIntyre Vinting Society Art McKeown Bob Allan Leslie Swackhamer Swackhamer Jean Mann Evelyn Pearen Helen McCaig McKeown

Yearly report of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODE

The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODE issues its annual report summarizing 12 months of activity. It notes 41 members with 33 average attendance, nine regular meetings, and projects in water welfare, Empire study, Remembrance Day, and charity. The year featured Founders Day service, Empire cruise, Magna Carta Week observance, and community wreaths, with funds raised through dues and events.

Duke of Devonshire Lode Mic E. E. Barr Welfare Board War Sridhar India Navy League of Canada Canadian Red Cross Society Lakeside Grace Legion Hall Maya Fairy Lake Guelph Milton Brampton T.O.D.E Australia

Wise Guy and Driver Exchange Tire Banter on the Road

A humorous exchange unfolds as a passenger quips about tire changes and a guard on a local train notes they had the wind behind them, reflecting a light moment during travel.

Neighborly Complaints Stir Up English Village

In a humorous exchange a Cockney speaker teases a new neighbor Mrs Hopkins calling her naughty and noting a dislike for anything “aught.” The light gossip hints at village welcome and social banter rather than serious conflict.

Dialogue on praise and heroism in a rustic exchange

A quirky exchange explores whether anyone ever praises a person and how to recognize maturity. The characters joke about telling worth, with a tug of wisdom about noble nature attracting noble wind, and a playful riddle about distinguishing old and young chickens.

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