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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
6
The list of names shows George Soper returning from Galt and Ruth Miller visiting in Guelph, along with J Hassard in Detroit and several families hosting relatives. Others travel to Vancouver Alaska and Muskoka, with Toronto guests in town for a weekend at the Sayers and Kennedy homes.
A parade of names and places follows relatives and friends visiting from Toledo Georgetown Detroit and Toronto with trips to Acton Guelph Rothwood and Irondale. The text notes many families spending weekends with kin and traveling for visits and a rainout event in Acton.
A dialogue shows a teacher asking if they may eat whale flesh and a scholar replying about bones left on the plate side. The exchange reflects classroom debate on consumption and disposal of whale remains.
A traveler returns home and recalls stumbling on the pavement after an abroad trip. The moment is labeled not by emotion but by a punchline about a banana peel.
Mrs Ayres recounts paint falling on her fur coat from scaffolding during a building project. Her husband bought her a new coat. A companion asks the street where the incident occurred, highlighting the dramatic moment.
A diner compliments service as a waiter earns praise for a dinner experience. The exchange highlights courteous hospitality and the idea of tipping for good service.
The council directed the municipal officer to enforce license fee collections and to provide tile for Beardmore & Co's York House driveway project. A 12 percent provision for tiles was noted. They discussed Miss Creasy of the Victoria Order of Nurses, school painting plans, tender advertising for High School interior work, and potential fire protection upgrades costing about 300.
A group of friends hosted a linen shower for Miss Lizzie Orr at Miss Velma Murray’s home last Thursday evening. Guests included Mrs. C Leishman and Miss Velma Murray with readings, songs, and a heartfelt address from Miss Margaret Young. A pink and white wagon of gifts arrived, Miss Orr thanked guests, and a light lunch followed with cake and ice cream.
Douglas Corrigan known as the wrong way flyer will marry Elizabeth Marvin of San Antonio Texas on July 17. The couple will wed with family and friends attending as Corrigan’s bride joins him after his celebrated Atlantic crossing event last year.
A humorous anecdote at a sports meeting shows Aunt Martha watching a pistol go off and men sprinting as she asks her nephew if they truly think they can catch the bullet. The remark highlights a lighthearted moment amid the event.
Sybil Skelton daughter of Sir Reginald Skelton and Lady Skelton wed Arthur Battye son of the late Col. Battye at St Linton Church Toronto. The ceremony led by Rev P H Brewin featured pale pink and blue decor with the bride in pink and blue net lace. The couple depart for a motor tour north and plan to reside in Acton Ontario.
The speaker notes clothing influences mentality. a business suit prompts seriousness, evening dress shifts focus to social matters, golf attire narrows attention to the game, and bath time creates a blank mind.
A faded spinster asks for complexion cream. the cheerful assistant humorously suggests restoring, selling her ten shillings worth of complexion remedies.
The council discussed licensing under the Municipal Act with a Clerk report that licenses regulate not revenue. It instructed court attendance for license and poll tax issues, and to report tax arrears. It sought tenders for park concessions, park supervision funding, and telephone pole undergrounding plans.
A pretty girl speeds through traffic and is stopped by a policeman who growls Take here. The driver retorts You’re one fireman and should keep busy at your own job. She then drives off.
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