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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
5
The article reports Rev. C. L. Pools, pastor of the United Church, facing seven years of illness but hopes for a speedy recovery. It also mentions the return of Robi haw from hospital last week as he recovers from surgery and expects to be back soon.
The family expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during Robert Ghaw's illness. They thank everyone for fruit, cards, and expressions of support, signed Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Ghaw.
In appreciation for the kindness shown during Mr. J. Donaldson illness neighbors and friends sent flowers fruit and many thoughtful acts. Mr. and Mrs. Donaldson and family express gratitude for every inquiry and support aiding improvement and comfort.
Ontario dairy distributors coordinated a rapid response to a severe snowstorm that blocked roads and threatened milk supplies. Major John Robbins offered to ship pasteurized milk by train, with Fort Erie, Port Colborne, and Owen Sound receiving help as needed, ensuring no community went without milk.
Summer tourist travel through Port Erie Ontario jumped with 10 111 automobile entries for 48 hours and 120 207 cars on 60 day permits in April to August. The region saw travelers from every U S state and many foreign plates including Hawaii Panama and Mexico. Ports along the Canada United States boundary reported busy travel and a peak over Labor Day weekend.
Inaugural Esquesing Council meeting continues with notes on voters list revisions for 1687 and expense items. Motions authorize fence purchase, street light grant, road costs, and various bylaws appointing health board, auditors, weed inspector, and assessors. Council adjourns to February 14.
A scen ario writer discovers an aria in a museum tied to Richard Coeur de Lion and sends it to the producer. The producer replies asking if there are any band parts, implying music could be used but seeking instrumental components.
A country innkeeper with little schooling advertised his home brewed beer by placing a chalkboard reading Try Our Bear outside. A passerby added Our Own Brain beneath it, turning the sign into a witty double meaning.
A fragmentary riddle in verse hints at letters and items, asking to find an assembly where some psopis praise not only on Sundays but sometimes on other days, with a final reference to a UAE coupon and Bolutian name.
The typlet is harshly ordered to record a letter word for word with no personal input. A later missive references an outsider Browne and price quotes about twenty to thirty percent, ending with an instruction to set thirty dollars per ton and a formal closing.
A civil guard in an Irish village started policing a dangerous corner. A driver sped through, and the guard warned him to go around the corner whether the officer is present or not, underscoring safety concerns.
Georgetown wins 56 to 37 in an overtime battle as Acton and others struggle to click. The Georgetown lineup featured Burroughs Day tus and Johes with Tyler and Jacque on the wings while Acton faced tough defence and goaltending as teams chase playoff spots.
In Cornwall a cliff hosts a makeshift bird hospital tended by Miss Phyllis Yglesias of Mousehole. Oil from passing ships stains the sea near Land's End and the Lizard, injuring many seabirds. The hospital soothes injured birds and enlarges its casualty ward to cope with winter casualties.
Moving pictures in the United Church Auditorium Acton show vivid images of the Spain war including Madrid destruction refugees and front line fighting with focus on Blood Transfusion Institute work led by Dr Bethune. The second film depicts Japan destroying Shanghai plus an address on the Spain struggle and its background.
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