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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
4
A reflective verse on social rise and fall. The speaker notes that salary and status swing with luck, favoring the top while the bottom remains unseen. It warns that past success gains no respect after decline, and life resembles a lottery with daily shifts in worth and position.
A long fragment from Acton reflects on a homecoming event planned for June. It fuses memories of mothers and fathers with scenes of former lovers walks and Sunday school teachers, lamenting changes to beloved spots and the loss of past gatherings. The piece notes crowded train traffic, modern roads, and civic park changes fading old haunts.
Advice promotes drinking water and milk, lemon tea, and iced tea with plenty of vegetables and fruits. It recommends salads, desserts, oranges, and avoiding acidity from overeating, plus ample sleep and a wide window at night for comfort during heat.
A wedding took place Wednesday afternoon at Pauls United Church Trampton. Gurtruce Mary Gray married Oliver Hewson Stalne with Miss Elva Pearen as bridesmaid and Wilma Gray as flower girl. The reception followed at the bride’s home then a honeymoon to the Thousand Islands. The article also notes a Golden Wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. James Armstrong of Brussels with family gathering, gifts, and a floral tribute from the Ladies Aid.
A fragmented diary like narrative describes rumors about a brevan shun for a Telephone and Telegraph company and a suggestion of an explosion. It recounts daily events from a Sunday to Thursday with vague references to people, kissing incident, a party, and a jury verdict confusion.
The report lists residents and visitors spending weekends with relatives in Milverton and nearby areas including Toront o Stratford Acton and Brecken. Notable names include the Hulls Walker Overland Hurren Pinkney Kentner Delaney and Chey. Gladys Lyons suffered a palatal injury after a door incident while playing with other children.
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