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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 23, 1933
Page
8
Dawking Coxe Dawkins in Acton with parents Mr and Mrs William Dawkins listed. Beaumont Janet beloved wife of Joseph Beaumont dies at Private Patients Pavilion Toronto General Hospital on February 22 1933.
The Free Press notes wind weather and postponed events as Acton Karnival shifts to the next Wednesday. It mentions Kitchener Senior hockey, Erin Township memorials, and welfare drives while urging community items for the paper.
A brief report notes Tom married Jane in a straightforward union. The event centers on two people, Tom and Jane, with no additional details provided.
Following an illness of about one wet Richard Burnside died at his home lot 6 concession 7 Erin Township on Saturday February 11. He was a son of the late John Burnside and Elizabeth Anthony and lived his life in the community. He is survived by his wife in failing health and two brothers Charles of Georgetown and John of Crewsons Corners. The funeral was held Monday with Rev Aitken of Ballinafad officiating. Interment was at Erin Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Lindsay John Given John McMillan Donald McLean Joseph Allen Robert McEnery.
A respected Erin Township citizen Donald Peter Sinclair died Monday February 20 after a brief illness from pneumonia. He was 77, born in Scotland, moved to Canada at age eleven, lived in Cheltenham Caledon and Erin townships, farmed on lot 14 tenth line Erin since 1908. Survived by wife Annie Wark, three daughters and four sons. Funeral held Wednesday at home with many friends. interment Erin Cemetery.
William Masales died suddenly at home February 10 in Mitchell area at age 77 after a heart ailment. He was born in Acton, married Jessie Laing, and lived on the same farm 45 years. Survived by daughter Olive Masales and sons Frank and William. Funeral from Main Street United Church with Rev George Kersey. interment Woodland Cemetery Mitchell in the new Mausoleum.
Erin resident Jacob Henry Miller died Friday morning from an internal hemorrhage linked to peptic ulcer. Sixty nine, born near Norval, he farmed in Albion and Esquesing before moving to Erin sixteen years ago. Survived by widow Margaret Babz and six children, funeral held Monday with Rev. Goence presiding at Everton Cemetery.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Canada and subsidiary report combined operating profits of 1 463 653.10 for year ending December 31 1932 after tax and expenses but before depreciation. Net profit 717 152.67 with 7 percent preferred dividends and 5 per share common stock dividends. The report notes improved liquid assets and reserves, high current asset to liability ratios, and substantial depreciation reserves while detailing factors depressing profits such as rubber and cotton price declines and foreign exchange effects.
Four midget games on Thursday featured Barrs Parkviews beating Kings Three Stars 4 to 1 with Marshall and Lambert scoring set pieces powering Parkviews. Crescent Bayliss edged Majestics 1 to 0 as Jones netted the lone goal and penalties dominated.
The Cold Storage News Letter reports tests by the Dominion Dairy and Cold Storage Branch showing color affects solar heat penetration. Light colors reduce heat entry more than dark colors, with red cooler than yellow but warmer than black under sun exposure. The gap between air and surface temperatures is larger for stationary than moving cars.
A compact quotation-laden line appears as a reflective note on mortality by Horace, portraying Death as an impartial force entering homes across social strata.
The text discusses fair treatment of the public shareholders and governments, stressing the rubber industry's importance. It emphasizes that building an industry requires careful thought and continuous effort, and that well established industries are national assets to be preserved and fostered by all peoples and governments.
The Sun Life of Canada shows policy values remain at 100 cents on the dollar with growing dividends despite 1918 era economic strains. In three years its assets rose by 43 million dollars and total insured assurances near three billion, underscoring insurance resilience during war and influenza shocks.
A brief quotation attributed to J. G. Holland praises a noble deed as a step toward God, reflecting moral improvement through virtuous action.
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