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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
8
Mrs Nelson Lambert of Toronto announces the death of Alice Cripps in her 78th year widow of the late Ivy Alexander Cripps. Funeral service at 2 o'clock in the home and interment at Everton Cemetery follows on Wednesday.
Local notes report snowfall affecting sleighing, Ash Wednesday approaching, and new Lenten timing. Oakville doubles licences on machines. Burlington merchants form Business Men's Association. Four days remain in February. Georgetown Court met in Monton for cold room. James Kirk Limited fined for speeding in Acton. New machinery installed at felt novelty works. William Hilborn of Guelph dies after heart seizure. N L Martin Toronto trustee faces $25,000 bail for alleged fund diversion. Acton students visit Farr Paras Office to learn newspaper printing.
The Acton Y Junior League second round closed with Gord Beatty's Black Hawks beating Jerry Pargeter's Bruins to seize first place. John McHugh's Canadiens tied Bruce Pargeter's Maple Leafs as leaders trail by one point. another round may decide the winner.
Railway dining car menus show apple pie as the most popular dessert across seasons in the United States and Canada. General Superintendent WW Swinden notes apple pie is an all year favorite, enjoyed with cheese or à la mode, with raisin pie and ice cream also popular in summer. Custard remains the leading pudding option among others.
A carrier cart travels a rural road at night as a large car approaches. The car driver calls out a name and the exchange ends with an order to extinguish a candle, revealing a terse roadside dialogue.
This passage argues that work is a primary means of growth and fulfillment. It contends that not working leaves hands and minds undeveloped while emphasizing the value of labor in shaping character and capability beyond mere outcomes.
Ridie Wares, a Calgary product turned pro with the Philly Ramblers in 1934, joined Detroit weeks ago and, under manager Lester Patrick of the New York Rangers, tallied six goals and two assists in nine games for the fading Stanley Cup holders. He also won a shot put title for Canada's schoolboy track team in Australia in 1934.
The Millionaires beat Army 39 to 3 in a rough teaser for the main event against Some Scots. Doug Dawkins aided Army with two quick counters before Millionaires sealed the win as Jim Waterhouse returned and C Cooney skated in for a brief turn.
A letter from Stoney Beech dated February 16 expresses thanks for apples sent by Mrs. Wm. McGlaughlin. The note says Mr. Lockler cannot write, reports the apples arrived in good shape, and that receivers in the West are grateful for the distribution and for deliveries by car.
An Imperial Economic Committee summary notes egg consumption estimates for 1936, listing Canada at 160 eggs per head, the United States at 236, the United Kingdom at 158, Denmark at 146, and other figures for major nations, highlighting cross country dietary patterns.
A fragmented dialogue recalls a father and son on whaling trips and a child’s quilts. A brief exchange shows Lord Chancellor Eldon praising a famous beauty as she overhears and responds with amused civility. The scene blends intimate family memory with sharp social banter.
Notices report the deaths of Henry Bauer of Acton and his family in Cleveland after a relapse from illness. Henry, born in 1676 at Petersburg Ontario, leaves a wife Minnie Cook and three children in Cleveland. The second notice records the death of Mrs. Mabel Hall Taylor in Guelph Hospital after pneumonia. She left four sons Herbert Henry Joseph and George, plus siblings, and was active in St Alban’s church and Scout M others Auxiliary. Funeral services were held in Acton with interment at Fairview Cemetery.
Retired United Church minister Rev John A Evans died suddenly at his Erin home on Tuesday in his 74th year. A native of Elgin County he served charges across Western Ontario and was a Conservative and Erin Lodge No 112 member. He came to Erin in 1912 as pastor of the United Church and retired in 1933 returning to Erin Village. Survived by widow Maria Longstreet two sons Lorne of Guelph Dwight of Toronto and daughter Mrs Welteed Scott of Woodbridge. predeceased by none listed.
An odd seaside scene centers on a child asking adults for names and marital status as relatives mingle. The four year old, swayed by questions, prompts whispers about relationships during a small family event.
You are invited to attend Ye followed by sales on Monday February 2 Elgin Ransborough Orton Surplus sale of cattle and hogs Tuesday March 1 Jas MacKinnon Tat 19 fourth One Erin Clearing sale of farm stock Implements etc Thursday March 3 Clearing sale of estate of the late Wilfred Fines lot 15 West Caledon Horses cattle government tested Implements etc Roy Hindley Auctioneer Phone 1 Erin RR No 3 Acton
Andrew J. Habineck, 32, unemployed, placed a sensational ad calling himself lazy and unreliable to attract attention. The notice drew 76 calls offering work, and he accepted a position with an advertising agency.
A collection of wry quips on dieting beef fat rumors misprints and social foibles. An archaeologist links Palestine pottery digs to depressions and servants, while a London humorist mocks public policing costs and parental requests for money.
Jock pleads with Maggie his fiancée who remains reticent to assist his proposal. He recalls Sundays, Saturdays, and Thursdays spent together as he asks twice more for her hand, then jokes about a rat smelling. The scene centers on a strained courtship and Maggie’s quiet resistance.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Mrs Parker confronting her grandmother over alleged appropriation of belongings. Grandma denies taking anything, while the exchange hints at a broader family dispute about property.
A playful puzzle poem clues letters by position in words to reveal a royal history link. The riddle hints at letter placements across lines and ends with royal history phrasing, culminating in a coupon themed solution.
R O Smith, dean of advertising, celebrates a birthday party at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. He recalls starting his own agency twenty five years ago and his role in spreading hydro advertising while noting Canada’s growth from small towns to cities through local enterprise and later mergers.
A speaker urges returning to small industries in local towns to protect Canada’s prosperity. He argues small towns foster skilled craftsmen and responsible workers, contrasts white collar city jobs, and encourages youth to start with honest hands on work before pursuing higher positions. Bowmanville Stotengan.
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