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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
5
Letters and visits unfold as residents travel between Toronto Whitby Welland and Jamestown. Friends attend funerals in Cleveland and London while others recover from illness and express thanks to community helpers and family.
Major McManus served as guest speaker at a Scout Banquet. Three year service badges were awarded to Gordon Bilton, Gordon Gibbins, Bruce Pargeter, Martin Has sard and Gordon Beatty, with two year and one year badges also distributed. Rev. A. E. Brooks became Chaplain of the Troop. The annual report highlighted activities such as Apple Day and Jamborees, with a total receipts figure of 176.60 and acknowledgments from the Scout Mothers' Club and officials.
Construction of the Toronto Municipal airport at Malton should be advanced enough for high speed aircraft use by July this year. The 1937-38 federal grant totals 100000 with 260000 next year and 100000 in 1939-40. Dominion 34 percent, province 34 percent, city 32 percent of costs.
A brief dialogue notes Mercedes Finn Willing to accompany Connie MacA on a short stroll. Mercedes cites a doctor’s advice to take daily exercise with a dumbbell.
The Gregory Theatre previews a week of entertainment from February 25 to 28 featuring Buddy Rogers and Betty Grable in YfHIS WAY PLEASE with comedy and cartoons. The lineup includes The Lancer Spy with Peter Lorre, Carnival in Paris, Night n Gales, Tim Tyler's Luck, Dark Journey with Conrad Veidt, Hawaiian Capers, and multiple novelties plus Bank Nights each Saturday with cash prizes.
Public auction on March 4 1938 at 2 PM for the eastern portion of Lot 28 29 and 30 in the Fourth Concession Esquesing Halton with 150 acres on the Feintan J Fitzpatrick farm near Acton Ontario. A dwelling and farm buildings will be erected on the property with reserve bid and 25 percent down. The balance secured by mortgage at four percent with solicitor W Eric Stewart KC handling details.
In Galt Arena a 1,300 crowd watched Acton and Preston skate to a 3-2 finish for the visitors. Norm Morton and Terry led Acton with sharp scoring as Walker kept Preston close. Kentner, Smith and Pawalka produced for Preston amid a fast, physical playoff tilt.
The report details Panda No 2 arriving with Mrs. Harkness from China for the Chicago Zoo, while Acton hockey notes follow with a 6-3 win, player lineups, and remarks on Woods and Walker. Attendance at Gait arena recorded as 1,239 with gate split 30 percent arena 70 percent clubs. Stratford tops London. Acton aims for playdowns.
Traffic on Canada’s Welland Canal and St Lawrence routes increased in 1937. Total navigation tonnage reached about 11.75 million on Welland and 9.07 million on the St Lawrence system, with coal wheat oil and ore among key cargoes. The Dominion Government has invested over 240 million dollars to improve inland waterways.
A parentless riddle guides Kate to cook potatoes with skins on. The book explains potatoes should be cooked in their jackets, suggesting simple, natural preparation. The scene centers on learning basic kitchen science through a parental voice in a cozy domestic moment.
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