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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 07, 1932
Page
8
Fragmented OCR notes mention a January 1092 death at Guelph General Hospital and a December 28 1931 obituary for Mrs. Ann MacNAUGHTON of Brin. Also listed is a 14 month old child of Albert C. McMullen Acton and a family memory for David Williamson who died January 3. The clipping mixes several memorial lines and local names from Acton and Airdrie.
Local items review erratic weather, road conditions and power outages after last week ice storm. Acton Council to meet Monday. municipal elections bring new faces and changes. Community notices include Hogmanay, dances, communion services, Watchnight at St. Albans, cribbage tournament, and obituary corrections.
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. H Lyons of Georgetown Hamilton Lyons widow of a farmer, and Richard White Milton Reformer editor died at 76 after six months illness. Also announced: Mrs. Ettel Mae Damper Airdrie of Crewsons Corners Acton and John Easton of Nassagaweya and Guelph. Funeral notices list churches pallbearers and interment details.
The piece argues that the so called self made man advertises success but blames others when failing. It states bad temper laziness or lack of focus cause poor results and that luck or unfair bosses are excuses. It urges youths to stop blaming circumstances and accept personal responsibility to become truly self made.
Ontario Prohibition Office reports on Canada's Liquor Export Act change reducing shipments to the United States. Estimates show revenue shifts from 16.8 million to about 12 million and a 50 percent drop in twelve months. Observers cite moral benefits and border controls as reasons.
A reflection on human nature noting that one person's weakness harms the whole community. It argues that gossip and belittling of others’ faults spread harm beyond the individual and erode trust when a local figure falters, affecting all nearby depositors and neighbors.
A reflection on balanced dialogue noting that good conversationalists listen as well as speak and that egotism ruins real talk. Two old friends meet after twenty years. one dominates the chat, leaving the other unable to share news of his family. The piece stresses listening as a key skill.
A humorous classroom exercise yields a backward pupil entry about rain canceling a ball game. The dialogue sketches a domestic scene with a wife, husband, and daughter, ending with the husband deciding to eat leftovers.
A member suggests black and blue for the boxing club colors while the president questions the choice. The exchange hints at a leadership decision pending on team branding and identity.
A playful exchange about a child’s party gifts ends with a quip about three books four handker chiefs and the measles. The verse portrays light humor and small family moments as a daily respite.
The text warns against skipping breakfast to lose fat, noting risks especially for those under thirty. It argues a small mid day meal and a balanced breakfast fuel daily work, including orange juice and milk, and advises not to eliminate breakfast unless a skilled physician approves.
The article notes lengthened flaring skirts and lace trims as key attractions for the fashionable woman. It highlights how afternoon fashions emphasize allure and smart style with delicate detailing and refined silhouettes.
The Girl Guides announce a bright New Year with a worldwide gift marking achievements and a knot contest to boost the Laws and completion of badges. Leaders wish all members a happy, gladdest year, from the biggest to the smallest.
A compact list highlights values like time perseverance dignity simplicity character kindness example duty economy patience talent and origin in a reflective tone attributed to Marshall Fielr with a note on value and influence.
The item highlights include a Vancouver Pacific Railway jubilee pay for 60 years of service by John Caesar, Canada’s September gold output reaching a record 240 222 ounces, and a regional note on winter sports leadership in Quebec with Jack Strathdee returning to Chateau Frontenac. It also notes the death of Captain James W. Troup of Portland, and mentions Sino-Japanese war reports, Regina Rough Riders’ rough ride, and the first circumnavigation cruise by Britain’s new wonder ships. The piece cites Canada’s dollar staying domestic amid BC tourism appeal and the vast Canadian education system with 82 209 schools and 2.49 million pupils, plus federal tech-education funding.
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