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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1935
Page
8
Born Mabone in Acton on Friday a daughter named by Mrs Prank. In loving memory of Albert Edward Bicklin who passed away January 3 1939.
Sainty Council met in Milton on Tuesday. Fergus and Acton play hockey tonight in Acton. Roadways in town treacherous for driving while outside town they are better. The arena draws crowds as winter ice harvest is ample and of good quality. Warden P Brown of Shelburne elected County Warden. hockey results and nearby polling noted. Ford of Peel County approves road funding and bridge work. new by law to borrow funds. County representatives named for High School Board. grant of 1000 voted to Feel Memorial Hospital.
A garbled customer query discusses an extra five cent charge for cuffs and pencil notes on a customer. A manager remark and a landlady retort touch on service issues and a late breakfast problem amid stray dialogue.
Criminologists note rope and string knots linked to crimes reveal suspect habits and dexterity. Different trades leave distinct knots such as the timber hitch, surgeon's knot, and weaver's knot, helping identify who tied them and even handedness, valuable in solving cases.
A Cornell authority states the only true white men are albinos with pure white hair and pale skin. He notes pigment variation in black and white groups and mentions sex linked inheritance in traits such as color blindness and beards across species. He cites Jamaica and other examples of pigment differences and heredity patterns.
A fragmented survey links the Egyptian pyramids dated around 4708 BC to tombs of South Dynasty kings. It notes the Pyramid height versus St Paul’s, and a seven-figure tonnage, while detailing envelope invention from 1839 to 1902 and colonial era book punishments in Cotllera Weekly as contexts.
The extract discusses tundra as a cold desert with sparse tree cover in the Aree lowlands of Europe and Asia and a terms usage in North America. It attributes low temperatures to high latitude and proximity to the Arctic Ocean, noting limited vegetation and a native etymology.
In Malaga Spain statues across the cathedral are clothed with actual garments and jewelry. The mascot of Spain's Catholic kings Our Lady of the Victories is a wooden Virgin carved figure robed in cloth as a local custom.
A Montreal reader recalls 1884 farm building work by the Simones brothers near Everton and the 1935 Forum mass meeting for Christian witness. The piece notes Bishop Worthing’s sermon and the 2600 voice choir, while debating origins of the pibroch and Scottish music. The writer signs as J. S. from Coleman.
A Soho tile shop features exotic items such as snow fungus kept in glass tubes priced at 16 guineas a pound. Other delicacies include shark fins, birds nest soup, and mythical sounding names, while a Chinese proprietor notes English buyers use these for special dinners.
Acton defeated Georgetown 6 to 1 with strong play from new front line and second line. Greer and Richardson starred in goal for their teams as Acton showed speed and depth, while Wilks and Cripps supported the win and Coach Bill Menn was sidelined by illness.
Fergus defeated New Hamburg 11 3 while Georgetown beat Elora 1 3. Acton beat Georgetown 4 1. Fergus won over Elora 4 3 in overtime. Upcoming games include Fergus at Acton tonight and Georgetown at New Hamburg tomorrow night. Postponed fixtures list New Hamburg at Fergus and Georgetown at Fergus.
A historical notice lists sales and auctions with dates including February 13 for Lawrie Eden Mills Clearing Sale of farm stock and implements, and February 25 for Daley Fann at Freeman RoR No 1.
The timothy seed crop in Canada rose to about 5,000,000 pounds in 1934, with Canada supplying much of its annual demand while the United States faced drought and a light crop. Prices reached 22 cents per pound, above the 10 cent average for three years. Future output hinges on rainfall through next June, as US drought influences market strength in 1935 and 1934.
Ontario Securities Commissioner J M Godfrey pledges to restrict brokerage to honest operators and to intensify actions against dishonest promoters. He cites new measures, public cooperation, and enhanced reporting to Crown Attorneys to pursue investigations and protect investors across the province.
The excerpt argues that while a pleasant atmosphere aids happiness and performance, it should not supersede core principles. It suggests that avoiding conflict can mask weakness and cowardice, and only through struggle can true serenity and strength be earned. It emphasizes resisting complacency to defend cherished beliefs.
In Dewar England the caravan home of Mrs Ellen Cheviin a gypsy woman long wander ing the British Isles was burned recently after her jewellery clothing and furniture were looted. Cheviin died after 21 years of wandering through England Scotland and Ireland. Family members gathered around the damaged caravan where items were scattered and broken as relatives removed crockery. The ageing horse that drew the caravan for twenty years was to be put down.
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