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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1938
Page
5
Local residents share holiday travels and visits with relatives in Toronto Hamilton Guelph Brantford and Calgary. Notables include Park J Dills funeral arrangements in Atlanta Georgia and Alex McDonald recovering from surgery in Guelph General Hospital.
Arthur Swackhamer thanks supporters for the council bid and wishes a Happy New Year to all who helped.
The wife sisters and brother of Wite Park J Dilla express sincere gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown during the bereavement. They will remain deeply in our memories and appreciate the support.
A message from G. W. Murray to the Electors of the Township of Enquesing thanks supporters for electing him to the 1938 Council. He pledges to merit the confidence placed in him and extends season's greetings.
Silver mining in Canada often coexists with lead zinc cobalt nickel and other metals. Major activity occurs in British Columbia Yukon Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia and Manitoba with notable silver lead zinc and copper gold silver deposits. 1936 production values include silver 16 334 487 fine ounces and zinc copper ore byproducts totaling several millions in value. All time records were cited in a Dominion Bureau of Statistics report.
Cadmium output and value hit new highs while silver production rose ten percent from 1996. The metal’s value fell by twenty three percent. Cobalt output reached its largest level since 1939, marking a notable shift in mineral production.
Acton dominated the second and third periods after a tight start, finishing with a final score of Acton 11 Guelph 38. Key moments included Mooney and Morton goals, Penalties for both sides, and standout saves by Shirk and Woods. Guelph overcame early deficits to extend the pace and aggression throughout the match.
Sgt Appa centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs tops the year end Canadian Press poll as Canada’s outstanding athlete for 1037. The Paris Ontario native excelled in track football baseball and amateur hockey before turning pro with Toronto last year.
In a tight match, Preston edged Acton 1-0 with a lone goal from Walker after a scramble at 16 minutes. Woods made several key saves for Acton, while Terry produced chances and Mooney drew a penalty. Multiple players noted for defensive actions and substitutions shaped the tense period.
The schedule shows Priday Galt at Preston and Guelph at Waterloo this week. Monday features Waterloo at Galt and Guelph at Preston. Wednesday includes Acton at Waterloo and Preston at Guelph with multiple cross town clashes.
Friday Georgetown visits Oakville and Orangeville travels to Milton. Monday Oakville hosts Orangeville while Tuesday Georgetown plays Acton. Wednesday Milton goes to Fergus.
The Port of London handles over two billion dollars in annual trade exceeding coastwise traffic, with 37.7 percent of Britain’s trade passing through. Imports via London reach 42.5 percent while exports exceed 30 percent. Tea imports dominate at 93 percent. meat 60 percent. rubber 60 percent. sugar 47 percent. raw wool 40 percent, reflecting London's strategic imports from Europe, the Far East, Africa and Australasia.
Dozens of sensational letters were sent to a prominent New York bank manager promising to kidnap his wife unless $50,000 was paid immediately. A laborer sharing the manager’s name replied that he had no money but was deeply interested in the proposition.
A motivational note urges living with purpose and urgency. It emphasizes using every moment, planning for the future, and widening one’s life path rather than delaying growth. The text quotes Geoffrey Rhodes and Lord Roorder on dedication and public impact.
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