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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 28, 1935

Page

5

Social and Personal Interests Notes

Mrs H T LePage of Toronto visits with Mrs H P Moore at Moore excit Mrs Mabel Robinson of Kanilworth visited her father Br OL AL Dunwey Guard Béreet Mr and Mrs Roy Wangbrough and children of Toronto visited his mother and friends Albert Brown of Kitchener visited parental home Sunday Gire W J Gould Mr Boyd Clark Mrs J Clark and Donna left by motor for a vacation to St Petersburg Florida

Sia Johnston Deteware OL AL Dunwey Béreet Roy Wangbrough Toronto Albert Brown Kitchgoer G H. Brown Gire W. J. Gould Boyd Clark Clark Donna Tn &T. Peteraburg Florida

Irish Guards Officer Critiques Slovenly Recruit

An Irish Guards officer calls up a sergeant and remarks on an unsoldiedy ap recruit. He asks if the man washes and dries with a bad color, confirming the recruit’s poor grooming and discipline in blunt exchange.

Child Questions Santa Stork and Papes Existence

The dialogue features a child asking if Santa Claus brings presents and a stork delivers babies, with the mother affirming each claim. A final line notes the child’s remark on the usefulness of having papers hang around, reflecting a playful or ironic tone.

Rail grading of hogs proposed as practical method

The annual report of the Minister of the Dominion Department of Agriculture notes that grading hogs alive can only be confirmed by carcass examination. Ongoing experiments aim to solve key problems and suggest rail grading could become a practical, general method.

Acme Dominion Department of Agriculture

Learning How to Give and the Habit of Generosity

A wealthy man escapes a shooting when an employee shields him. The piece argues generosity must be learned and that wealth does not guarantee giving. The author urges the poor to form the habit now, claiming it is better to stay poor with a giving habit than become rich without it.

Acton Wins Group Defeats Brantford in Hockey Match

Acton edged Brantford 6 2 after early goals by Small and McBride. Bus Morton and Terry added late scores as Acton pressed Brantford’s net, with Greer denying several chances and referee Ernie Worthy officiating. The win keeps Acton on track for the round.

Box Brantford Small Easto McBride Orm Hon Brother Wes Hox Acton Greer Blaumgart Terry Morton Norm Henwood Haggarty Jordon Wills Burns Baumgart Sullivan Acton—Quiter Gibbons Jack Kentner N. Morton Bus Morton Wings

One Horse Town Seeks Victory in Brantford Hockey Clash

A Brantford hockey preview notes smaller crowd and tough weather but veterans predict Acton and Whitby reach finals. The piece mocks big city overconfidence and promises Friday night radio coverage at 830 pm EST from Brantford.

Brantford

Definition of Jetsam and Crown compensation in maritime law

Goods cast into the sea or found floating are jetsam and do not belong to the finder even if untraceable. They must be handed to the Crown with compensation paid from their value.

Crown

Fertile Egg Production Linked to Pituitary Gland Studies

Research from the Dominion Experimental Farms suggests fertility and hatching rates rise when breeding males are stimulated by artificial light and gland activity. Experiments show the pituitary gland controls germ cell production and egg laying, with light exposure increasing fertilization and hatchability.

Poultry Division Dominion Experimental Farms Branch

Gallant Cadets Enjoy Veivo in Paris in Comedy Romance

A comedy romance featuring Lew Ayres and Pat Paterson frames a first Veivo in Paris with a gallant crew of young cadets. Todd and Welly present One Horse Farmers Sing Song Bounding Matin to accompany the story.

Paris Lew Ayres Pat Paterson Todd

Farmer’s Shrewd Reply Sparks Banter on Hill Building

A curious visitor asks about the new structure on the hill. The farmer quips that if he finds a tenant it will be a bungalow. if not it becomes a barn, highlighting a witty, practical take on the building’s purpose.

McDonald and Wright Officers Named in Memo

J. M McDonald named president and L. WRIGHT serves as secretary in the newly announced leadership slate. The brief notice lists the two officers without further detail on duties or terms.

J. M McDonald L. Wright

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hi. T. LePage H. P. “Moore Mooreexcit Mabel Robinson Kanilworth Wigited Santa Claus Erle Wortley Ghimes Ithe Hal Nong Whitby Hunts~ville Oakville Brantford Arena Acton and Whitby Somerad Maugham Greta Garbo Herbert Marshall Black Sheep Kit Carson Personality Kid Pat O'Brien Glenda Parrell Mickey Mouse Pluto Fox News Clerk Geble Joan Crawford Jas Symon Mae Anadian Legion Priday Viait Part Credit Branch Wood's S Grocery E Family Grocer Tin Pineapple Singapore Duchess Royal Ctric Carpenters Hack Muresco Yale Mortice RMN Tom Bollera Monarch E Turpent INE Huttie Mill Street Ontario Tyne
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