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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1935
Page
6
The notice lists numerous social visits across Oakville Burlington Detroit Toronto and Guelph with relatives friends and weekly comings and goings. It also notes the engagement of Emma H Oakes to Edward J Cox of Eramosa with a June date.
Pruning in spring helps roses show winter hardiness while avoiding weak growth. Remove weak limbs near the main stems and shorten stronger canes. Cut small canes to inches and larger ones longer, aiming for 5 to 10 inches depending on rose type, with no old stumps showing after pruning. Use a sharp knife or shears to prevent tearing and inspect bark to judge viability.
In a brief chat the local organizer asks the doctor to assist with a gymkhana while a maid notes no urgent medical help needed. The exchange hints at routine arrangements and awaiting the doctor’s return.
In a brief exchange the two old timers recall past pride and a sharp jab of memory. One jokes about a girl proud of her waist while the other recalls getting stung, signaling a rural humor vignette from the era.
The notices report the death of Mrs. D. McIntyre of Nassagaweya at 71 or 72, survived by five sons and several siblings with a large funeral attended by relatives. Other obituaries cover John Tolton of Arkell, Willam Burns of Guelph area, and William Burns of Brampton region, noting family ties, birth years, and funeral details.
HM and friend Geargs discuss a new fashion as Yuto and George question the look. George angrily complains the shoemaker sent another odd pair.
A quoted reflection by J. Q. Adams on a man recording his youth feelings actions in middle age and later reflections. The text presents a concise meditation on the evolution of character over time.
Acton nets a second win as four of seven Acton hitters reach base and drive in two runs. Morgan handles twelve chances at second, Savage records fifteen outs at first, Holloway helps on three double plays, Waterhouse throws to catch a runner at first. The field remains rough with long grass and loose sand on basepaths. Guelph beats Sargetown by a wide margin. Acton visits Georgetown Thursday with Brampton visiting Saturday.
A Colgate University psychologist Dr Donald Laird questions the belief that right handers sleep on the right side and left handers on the left. His survey of 150 people finds no dominant side for right handers and a slight left preference among left handers. He asks people to sleep on both sides to compare rest and dose factors, but results remain inconclusive. He suggests continuing habitual sleeping side, especially for left-handers, until further studies clarify the topic.
Fragmentary line reads as a religious-meditation about growth in faith following ruin. The passage mentions Mountford and expresses themes of pride, care, and spiritual elevation. No further context or events are provided.
The Gregory Theatre screens Maurica Chevalier Anni Séthern and Merla Oberon in a Paris show plus screenings of Young and Iwo Gun Mickey. Includes Frene of Mr. Feeney with Ann Dvorek Charity Ruggles and The Hoosier School Master starring Norman Poster.
Mrs. M Coffin and Mr. Wilfred Hunter traveled to Rochester last Friday for their nephew Frank OBrien’s wedding. Dr Pred Hutt and family visited from Ithaca over the holiday weekend. The funeral of John McDonald from Carbon ai Alabama was held on May 18 at Queen Street Georgetown with Rev. Rumsey and Rev. Howard officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
Widespread community updates from Burlington include building alterations on John Street near Bert McGrath, and a waterworks project by contractor Cuttriss slated to begin by June first with completion around mid August. Mrs. D Angus named librarian at Public Library succeeding Miss Detler. Rev J E Wilson marks 60 years at St Andrew's Hamilton.
Oakville records multiple local items. Wins Hutchinson faced two fires in Palmer Street within three days. J Adrian Dingle sails to England to sketch and work. William Albertson, age eighty five, celebrates at his daughter’s home and recalls founding the Hulton Rifles on Dominion Day 1867. Mrs Herbert A Bruce hosts a Government House tea for the Oakville Angela Grace Chapter. Major Louis Keene is injured returning from Hamilton. Capt. Armstrong involved. Jean Cond wins the Blackham Trophy at Oakville Golf Club over Mrs. Munro. Knox Presbyterian Church marks its 102nd anniversary with sermons by Rev O K Nicol and choir under Miss Buldred Leach.
Weekend visits include Charlene Buck returning to Windsor from her father John Buck’s home. Ed Devlin won 2000 dollars in horse races at Thaornellife on Tuesday and Wednesday. Clare Ford, 35, fell from an apple tree branch sustaining a serious back injury. J J Brown plans a long rest due to health, selling his drug business to Jenny Robert Wealbrooke of Lang Branch. May 2 filings show two Bequesing ratepayers applying before Judge Munro regarding a school seat.
The court held that Pred Morrison’s school board seat was vacant due to unpaid taxes at his selection. After evidence, judgment was reserved and later declared on May 27 that Morrison’s seat is vacant with trustees ordered to call an election to fill the vacancy.
Fragmented notice advises motorists to test tires and inflate carefully using a tube and valve method. It mentions spare tires and the common practice of using whatever is handy, typically the right rear.
Electric stoves from Canada gain popularity among Irish housewives. Use of electricity for heating and cooking rose from 11.5 million units in 1930 31 to 18.5 million units in 1933 34, a 60 percent increase, per the Industrial Department of the Canadian National Railways.
Mrs Brown sharply reprimands her colored servant Liza who denies talking to anyone and claims the house overhears her shouting. The scene escalates with shrill vituperation and a hurried descent to the kitchen where the mistress is astonished by the accusation and the unidentified speaker.
Rock Bottom Prices touted by Tweddle Chick Hatchery for blood tested Leghorn cockerels and pullets, White Leghorn baby chicks, White Rock chicks, and other day old and one week old stock. Breeder claims government approved and sired from tested stock with pricing figures scattered in the ad.
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