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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 27, 1938
Page
8
In loving memory of dear mother Annis Br Oakley who passed January 1 1053. We miss you deeply, you were dearest friend. Sadly missed by daughters Pearl Gladys son in law Bill and family members.
The Arenas have two closed nights this week marking the first since the season opened. Milton High School is closed for two weeks for boiler repairs. Orangeville beat Milton 3-2 in overtime in junior hockey. Acton junior game tonight. Fergus postponed. Curling amenities improved with two full sheets. coaching for beginners starts Friday. small nightly fee to cover expenses.
A playful exchange centers on a fortune teller predicting disappointment for someone nearby. The client confirms, revealing they forgot their wallet and cannot pay the teller.
Orton Wernans Institute heard a detailed historical sketch by Mr and Mrs Dearing aged 71 and 89 who spoke at a recent meeting. The account covers the 1887 1888 school formation union school No 2 origins trustees ware Warren Jeslin Thos Ballantine John Near and notes on land ownership railway opening 1880 stores hotels crafts and the founding of St Johns Methodist Church and the name change to Orton after Dr Orton of Fergus.
Bloomsbury Literary Society held its regular meeting in the school on Tuesday evening with President Russ Patterson in the chair. The program featured recitations, speeches by Mansell Nellis Rosa Patterson and Roaf Gordon, musical numbers by Victor White and Jimmie Henderson, and a National Anthem finale. Prizes were awarded in a social stretch after lunch served by Mansell Nallis and Mrs T Near.
A ring-tailed lemur at the Bronx Zoo in New York is shown wearing a wooden collar to stop him gnawing his sore tail. The unusual device highlights animal welfare concerns as visitors react to the spectacle and the jail-like confinement implied by the scene.
A collection of kid friendly riddles about whales skates bottles of medicine and clocks with playful questions and answers. It features wordplay on timing outfits and animals and ends with a whimsical misdirection about a house having wings.
Acton hammered Guelph 11-5 led by I Marzo N Morton and Mooney with Gemmell scoring for Guelph. Guelph answered with Red Gemmell goals and late rallies but Acton built a 6-2 first period lead and extended to 8-5 before fourth period surge sealed the win. Referee G MacKay.
The schedule shows Friday games Acton at Galt and Preston at Quelph, Monday matches Waterloo at Acton and Guelph at Preston, plus Wednesday pairings Preston at Galt and Waterloo at Quelph.
James, of Montreal headquarters, Canadian Pacific Railway, is named on January 1st to the role of assistant general passenger agent. He currently serves as BisErist ar eve in John New Brunswick, bringing 23 years of CP Railway service to the new post.
A Dear Parcel letter from Acton argues for better relief assessment and job protection amid rising costs. The writer questions relief conditions, wage adequacy, and the town’s new industry impact on taxpayers and workers, urging investigation before judgment. The note also recalls Robert Scott of Kitchener and reflects on Acton town life, schools, and community figures.
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