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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 10, 1935

Page

9

Marriages and In Memoriam Notices From Ontario

In memoriam and wedding notices from Sundridge and Erin Township reference Laura Edna Gibbon and William George Milson’s marriage and James H. Duffield’s obituary. The items name families, locations in Ontario, and dates in early January 1935 including a memorial for a Mrs. Pat and a husband James Duffield.

Sundridge Ontario Laura Edna D. A. Gibbon William George Milson Dupfield Erin ‘Township James H. Duffield Laum May Pat

Acton News Inconsistent Fragments From December Journal

Fragmented notes cover weather fog and road conditions, a missed Police Court session, a stock-taking period for goods, a water shortage impact on Wilton farmers, a fall with ankle fracture for Preda Atkinson, a deserted Arena, a dragged-out electrical wire project from Toronto to Guelph, a drain stoppage on Main Street, and a youth party by the United Church with games and lunch.

Clearing Sale Notices Sparse Listing

A fragmented OCR item lists sales events with names Erin Plank and Eranosa, stock and farm stock references, and dates including January 14 and January 29, mentioning William Cawthra and Wibmosu.

Plank, Erin and Eranosa Town Line Furia Stock William Cawthra Wibmosu

Worry Less for a Longer, Happier Life

An old guide advises separating real from false problems and avoiding worry. Intelligent thoughts solve issues while constant worry muddles judgment, suggesting many troubles never materialize and life improves when you stop worrying.

Hague Ian Tookley Puck

Winnipeg man rises from sapper to Egypt aviation chief

Kalmakam Tait Bey, born in Winnipeg in 1893, advanced from Canadian Engineers sapper to Royal Air Force drone leader and Egypt's military aviation director. He studied electrical engineering at Manitoba University, then joined the air defense revival in Egypt after 1931 loan by the imperial government.

Victor Tait Canadian Engineers Royal Air Force Egypt Ehater C. Vi Combe Winnipeg Tribune Kalmakam Tait Bey Avisden Tait Cairo Samuel Tait Waterloo Street Winnipeg Fort Rouge Old Central Collegiate Manitoba University France Rae Air Force England Cog Tie Imperial Ing Tait P Dan Avistora Anrcbanics

Modest Aga Khan Respected For Rank Over Shine

A Paris hostess sought guidance on seating and address for the Aga Khan. The spiritual leader, head of about 70 million followers, defers to English dukes at table and shuns display, despite owning gems and the Golden Dawn diamond.

Ags Kheo Paris Aga Khan Europe Pou Bombay Cutis Arachi

Jitters in Guelph Hockey Spark O H A Debate

After a Fergus game controversy and jitters over Morign and Mooney, the Guelph Mercury argues lax hockey handling in Guelph. It notes Junior A dropping to Junior B and shifts of players to Intermediate, plus fan concerns over Acton and Marzo. A call for definite actions and apologies is made.

Morign Mooney Fergus Guelph Mercury Morton Moony Royal City Acton Marzo

Promiscuous Domestic Riddle and Jury Deliberations

A humorous mixed bag of anecdotes includes a lady seeking her husband with a maid’s quip about the master’s whereabouts. A Massachusetts jury struggles after lengthy argument, then a juror questions why lawyers cannot agree, followed by light tips on ironing stiff collars to keep them clean and crisp.

Massachusetts

New Finger Print System by Nottingham Professors

University College Nottingham researchers reveal a method to reveal fingerprints on colorful backgrounds. They apply a fine anthracene or zinc sulfide powder to ridge impressions and shine ultraviolet light, making prints phosphorescent for photographable results.

University College Nottingham

Letters on relief and tax burdens stir reader response

A 1935 letter argues relief helps some yet leaves long‑paying renters and workers without aid. It criticizes taxes, mortgage interest, and penalties while noting landlords suffer as tenants complain of hardship and high costs. The piece reflects scarce aid and harsh conditions of the era.

Aeton

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Study Ties CO to Brain Injury

A three year U S Public Health Service and Bureau of Mines study finds carbon monoxide produces oxygen deficiency and brain cell injury. The report concludes CO poisoning acts as suffocation rather than a unique poison, causing swelling and central nervous system damage.

United States Public Health Service Quredu of

Naphtha Recovery Project Boosts Turner Valley Output

Experiments to recover naphtha from waste gas in Turner Valley oil field near Calgary prove successful. A major operator installed an absorption plant, adding about 342 barrels daily and over 124000 barrels yearly, with gross revenue exceeding 474000 dollars from the extra production.

Turner Valley Calgary Canada Iyeve

Well Chosen Bridegroom Dialog On Roles

A fragmented dialogue depicts a bridegroom and bride discussing post honeymoon life. The groom rejects leadership roles preferring no official position while the bride requests the Treasurer role in their imagined household organization.

Long-descended Gallery Cat Brutus Dies In London Terrace

A famed cat linked to Pepys through a celebrated royal lineage died recently. Brutus, a thick and white feline with a ticket to the National Gallery of Art, roamed the National Gallery terrace and was noted for tracing his ancestry to Pepys the diarist.

Pepys Brutus London National Gallery of Art National Gallery New York Times Qorzine

Saving Work Through Quick Recall and Efficient Ads

An article discusses saving time by recalling where a piece appeared and using quick methods to locate it. It urges reporters to focus energy on memory and search tactics to reduce hours of hunting for copy and edits.

New Brunawilis Seaile World Smelts Remark

An OCR damaged quote highlights New Brunawilis and Canada shore catches with Ash sea life, noting New Urinkwick as the largest producer. It urges planning for years ahead, attributed to Daniel Heard.

Canada Incea New Urinkwick

Fragmentary quotation from Gem of Thought

A garbled excerpt presents a quotation about service and love with several misspellings. The text references a motto and a line about one person surpassing others within affection, attributed to a named figure or source, but is unreadable in full and lacks coherent context.

Canada Britain Beef Outlook 1935 Trade Report Says

The 1035 agricultural outlook notes increased 1934 marketings by major beef provinces except Ontario. Beef moved freely due to low prices, with prospects for a liberal cattle movement in 1935. Prices were steadier than 1933 but below hog and lamb levels. Feed shortages may lift costs and impact finish and prices. exports and demand in the United Kingdom influence domestic and North American markets.

Daminlod Ture Department of Trade and Commerce Ontario United States Canada Ministry of “Agriculture United Kingdom Althouss United Kindom Ganun Thors Dors Nyy Battle

Acton Health Board reports healthy year Reich of 1934

Acton’s Board of Health annual report to the council notes about 2000 residents and a healthy year with no milk or waterborne infections. It cites 0 mumps cases, 5 whooping cough, 1 tuberculosis case, 58 deaths, 24 births, and 17 marriages.

Acton

Dollars Bring Health and Frail-and-Weal Hospitals

A mangled 19th century clipping describes three Toronto hospitals serving indigent patients, the Muskoka and Maury facilities near the river, and a charity network. It notes scarce funds, thousands in annual need, and urging donations to George A. We Treasurer at College Street, Toronto 2.

Muskoks Georgy A Guage Nutftute Callege Strvet Toronto

Milton widow E F Earl dies at 76 in Milton

Milton widow Murry Ann Earl former mayor and business leader died after a long illness at her daughter's home in Milton in her 76th year. Born in Kilbride she spent life in the area and was an active member of St Pauls United Church. Survived by three daughters and two sons including Mrs. Peacock Toronto Mrs Wheeler Niagara Falls Mrs Dixon Exquas ing and Cheater and Harold of Milton.

Earl Milton Murry Ann Houston E. F. Earl Homer. Dixon Kilbride St. Pauls United Gourd Peacock Toronto Walter Wheeler Niagara Falls Homer Dixon Exquasing Cheater Harold

Apology Habits and Moral Duty Warned by Beecher

The article discusses constant apologizing for forgetfulness and errors as a sign of character. It urges sincere apologies plus resolve to change behavior and links true morality to religion, citing WW Beecher.

Beecher

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