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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
8
Wellington Regiment to disband after long service since 1857. Guelph Foundry Co plant fire destroys jobs. Acton hosts annual Halton Fire Insurance meeting tomorrow. Magistrate McViveen sets drunken driving minimums. Brampton court acquits Provincial Officer Joseph Allen. Snow and winter incidents feature in Acton area.
The Natural Resources Department of the Canadian National Railways notes British demand for Whitstable oysters remains high in spring and summer. Canadian oysters have been tested in Britain but are too large for importers seeking smaller packs. Eastern Canada beds lie along the Strait of Northumberland and near Prince Edward Island.
A fragmented dialogue shows a visitor and a parent arguing about evolving scientific ideas. The exchange hints at tension over new theories and how they are received within a family setting.
J S Coleman writes on the King’s death and the Empire’s future, noting the Jubilee and accession in 1910. He laments unrest, praises Britain’s monarchy, and highlights the role of steady benefactors in world stability. Also includes brief letters on weather, water shortages, and local surveys in Walton County.
A group drawing by Jack Holinger and John Drake features Mrs Denzel inquiring about Mrs Carr’s eleventh child. Mrs Carr confirms a bouncing boy, noting she now has a long line of Carr offspring, calling the newest addition the caboose.
The writer discusses land surveying practices from North Bay to Sault Ste. Marie, noting square lots, townships, and road allowances. He describes a straight main line from the Quebec boundary to Lake Superior, and observes a severe storm with 20 below temperatures. News via radio, Kipling’s death, and community updates follow, praising hockey trophy progress and local club feats.
A cor poral in Frederick the Great life guards pricked by vanity when boasting of a watch. The king coolly asks the time by the chain. The corporal shows a bullet as the watch, proving his duty to the king. Impressed, the monarch gives him a jeweled timespiece.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a mother and Sonny avoiding a second cake slice while Quinet asks Mrs Green for the recipe and she secretly gives another piece without facial display.
Acton faces a tight path to the finals after a 7 3 setback by Guelph. Oakville, Georgetown, and Guelph are in mix as playoff spots hinge on upcoming intermediate games with Woods and Kelly starring for Guelph and Acton’s late bid led by Brush and Ambis.
Guelph Stade edged Acton 4 to 2 as penalties plagued Acton with three in the third period and Guelph drawing three early calls. Lineups featured Acton Woods, Ezard at centre, and Guelph's Mason and Jones on defense with Ambis at centre. Referee Teo Hillman officiated, Milton players aided Acton, and Munson logged six penalty minutes.
Friends gathered for the funeral of James Burns who died at his Nassagaweya home after a heart attack. He was 74, a long time resident, survived by a widow and one son, plus brothers John in Texas and William in Campbellville, and sisters Mrs Archie Cole and Mrs Charlie Allen in Milton.
A merchant buys a multilingual parrot that travels far. Elo orders it sent home and Mary plans chicken for dinner. On arrival the parrot sits mute while Mr Richards complains the meal, exclaiming the bird could speak three languages yet said nothing.
A young guest overran the time limit and tried more impressions. He asked for a volunteer to specify a bird for imitation while snappy banter about homing pigeons and famous families followed, ending with a joke about telephones.
A young man asks how to spell a word and whether to use one or two. The old man sighs and replies that if any are used, one should go the limit.
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