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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1934
Page
5
A compiled update from Hillsburg covers visiting relatives in Brisbans Mimosa and Guelph, with residents Cheyne and Barr noted. The Itisburg Hockey Club staged a notable Town Hall event, Caledon West to face Cedar Valley and Ninth Line the next evening, plus sympathy to Mrs. N Dearing on Mr Geo Rosell's death.
Rockwood community items note Marion Taylor and Allan Gordon took part in a Guelph Music Teachers Association open recital at the Y M C A. Church and school events, including Presbyterian and St John’s church activities, school holidays due to boiler break, and local visits. The obituary reports Andrew Hayne’s death at his daughter’s home with funeral plans for Belwood Cemetery.
The pond ice harvest includes Mr and Mrs Joseph Sanford for a week. Vera Heath spent the weekend with friend Miss Anne Graham. Jack Jenkinson attended church services for the first time since a painful hip injury several weeks ago.
A well attended Eden Mills Women's Institute gathering at Mrs J Moore's home discussed thrift and personal economy. Members applauded clearing the Memorial Gates debt. Mrs J Marshall presented the month’s topic The Value of Weights and Measures noting trade rests on standards and critiquing attire weights.
Residents report illnesses strokes facial paralysis and hospitalizations including John Miller Nedra Richardson Susan Griffin and Ross Cunningham. Car trouble near Balinafad and a Toronto hospital operation for appendicitis are noted along with injuries from accidents and a severe hand laceration to Ann Murray.
Campbellville reports a busy week with the Mahon home hosting the Bridge Club on Tuesday, the Women's Missionary Society observing World-wide Prayer and featuring Anna Holmes, and the Young People’s Society drawing a record Monday attendance. Visitors include Edith Dewar of Milton, Bernice Beattie of Toronto, and Oageets of Milton. local moves include Mr. and Mrs. G Hamilton relocating from Milton. Mrs. Alex Bell returns after visiting Paisley. and Mr. Jmn Malwyn hosts guests at Oakets.
The annul congregational meeting at Ebeneser United Church in Nassagaweya Wednesday evening presented department reports admired by the congregation. Elections were held for Sunday School offices noting loss of a valuable choir member Mr James Moffat. Mrs Reta Bacon of Alton, staying with Mr Harlan Wilson on Guelph Road, was rushed to Guelph General Hospital Monday for appendicitis operation.
Local notes report Clarence Hayes attending winter agricultural meetings on Brantford reserve and a small kitchen fire at Mr Varey’s on Main Street. A 550 pound roll of paper fell on George Burgess injuring his ankle at Norval hill. Annual Georgetown Fall Fair scheduled for October 5 and 6 with George L Leslie as President and officers listed.
The Oakville Athletic Club’s successful Wednesday program at the Armouries under Don Hudson showcased improving training results. Victor Lawrence’s Holstein Keifer, in her last lactation of 399% days, produced 15 557 pounds of milk at 3.72 butterfat. Also noted: Councillor FE A Orr’s health improvement and a band conductor change at Oakville Citizens’ Band. Funeral services for Mrs J Hewson were held at Knox Church with many mourners, and George Standen was hospitalized after a burn incident at Halton Garage.
Burlington Misses Dorothy and Marguerite Metcalfe have been engaged as teachers at Fisher's Corner school. Mrs. Bert Hill on Locust Street fell in her kitchen and broke her ankle. Thieves raided the Crook residence at Port Nelson but found little. Paul Hovey, in Burlington, is bound for Shanghai after securing a position in China. Midas Road contracts from Toronto to Oankville awarded. work begins with graveling and bridges planned. Owing to dis... arrangements for relief work are being made.
Ernest Corrmanni of Milton Heights felled trees on Blue Mountain two miles west of Milton and died after a tree fell on him crushing his right leg. He was taken to Guelph General Hospital. Also noted were illness of John F Little and sympathy to his family with Mrs Little's death last Monday. Town Council ordered tobacco license holders warned that Sabbath sale restrictions under the Lord's Day Act will be enforced.
A story told to children recalls a frail boy earning a nickel from a passerby while a stronger boy helps him finish the work. The customer praises both, but the robust helper gives his extra penny to the weaker boy, saying the younger’s luck should improve. The tale underscores sharing and fairness.
A French glove factory once tried using cloth spun from farmed spiders. It failed not from material limits but the cost of rearing the spiders. They fought unless separated. The story notes the spider thread is extremely thin and used in a theodolite lens line.
The Cyprus Department of Agriculture tested Canadian seed potatoes in 1932 with Green Mountain and Cyprus farmers noting regular germination and growth. Irish varieties were also tried, but no commercial shipments to Cyprus have resulted yet. Seed potato bags are limited to 112 pounds and imported duty free.
A humorous note on journalism implies a country editor edits trivial local mishaps. It lists petty incidents involving Mrs. Jones, a can opener, a stone thrown at Mr. Pike, Joe Doe’s rooftop leak search, a guard dog attack on Harold Green and Miss Violet Wise, a cat scratch for Isaiah Trimmer, and a broncho kick near a corn crib.
A visitor questions a horse dealer’s son about what happens when a horse is ill. The boy explains that mildly ill horses are treated, while very ill ones are sold. The piece also notes White pine seeds are sown in fall and other pines in spring.
The article notes the deaths of Gladys Norman and John Cook McKinney, with funeral details. Gladys Norman, daughter of a local family, died fourteen months after her sister. Norman Gearrow and other relatives attended from Toronto. John Cook McKinney’s service was held at Erin, with a private home ceremony and a public United Church service, followed by interment at Erin Cemetery.
Father laments spending, son answers bluntly. Grandfather’s remark echoes, revealing frictions over money and fault within a family dialogue.
Sam laments an old flower pot from a rich uncle while Jim quips about a nasty jari in a playful, bantering exchange. The fragment hints at humor and a domestic misunderstanding without further context.
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The 11 00 a m service features Minister Rev L Poole B D on Abraham the Spiritual Builder. Sunday School at noon and Bible study at 7 00 p m. Biblical Drama Benjamin and the Silver Cup. Monday 7 30 p m Young People's League Musical Night. All are welcome.
WANTED Fresh eggs and poultry. Write for prices. J. W. Jackson at 1649 St. Clair Avenue W Toronto. FOR SALE Beatty Electric Washer new type $49.00 with $1.00 down and 750 W. Apply Swackhamer's Store.
Notice asks the party who left a sleigh for repairs at Cowile's Blacksmith Shop to call within ten days or it will be sold for storage. Also notes a lost left hand glove found and returned to the Patch Press Office.
L George King of the King and Mis- Eachern Garage states that a recently published notice bearing his signature has no connection to him and refers to a different person in Acton.
Notice dated January 11 1934 from A W Ralph stating no debts will be paid unless authorized in writing, declaring responsibility limit for debts contracted in the name after this date.
Mrs. P. Sayers expresses heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown after the death of her daughter Jean Mildred. Gratitude is extended for the many sympathetic acts and words that will be cherished and remembered.
Mr. J. P. Scarrow and family thank friends for kindness shown during illness and after Gladys passed away. They acknowledge floral tributes, car lining, and many expressions of sympathy, gratefully remembered.
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