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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
7
A gardener tends an early spring plot, clearing weeds and coaxing roses to bloom. The speaker reflects on diligence, contentment, and a hopeful afterlife where weary hearts rest in a peaceful home.
Twenty years ago this issue reports property transfer at Church and Elgin Streets with Mr Evans Jones buying from J R Smith of Whitby. It notes Rev Father Doyle’s promotion to Kenilworth parish and unannounced successor. Local soldiers returned, feld day honors, and gifts for mothers of deceased heroes. Also mentions the Halton Peel Children's Shelter opening and several obituaries and arrivals.
The Canadian National Royal Train 6400 engine returns to Montreal after pulling the Royal Train to the Niagara frontier. It goes to New York World's Fair exhibits for July, served by Engineman J P Woodcock and Fireman R Bunt. The engine, 94 feet long with 6 foot 8 inch driving wheels, is among the largest streamlined locomotives in the British Empire.
The narrative recounts Moorecroft in Acton Canada detailing H. P. Moore and family history. It notes the hospitable Moore residence, golden wedding anniversary, and visits by Sir Harry Brittain. It recalls former residents H. Arnold and the arc of local development including the architect J. A. Ellis and builder John Cameron.
The narrative recalls the Arnold family leaving Acton after Mrs. Arnold’s death and later returning to purchase the larger plant of the Storey Grove Co. The Arnold sons remain in the area overseeing the glove manufacturing plant after Mr. Arnold’s death. In time the Moore family, including Edward, moved into a new home built on the site of his birth.
After a talked about journey abroad the Greenings tell friends of their experiences. A neighbor asks what they thought of Venice. Mrs. Greening seems unsure, insisting they recall stopping there though a flood prevented leaving the station.
The article questions Dr. Swinehart's claim that thumb-sucking harms growth and causes behavioral issues in children based on 38 cases. It suggests the evidence is too slim and argues that excessive attention may worsen the habit, recommending little intervention and avoidance of scolding.
A talking scene shows a new dresser reporting a gentleman at the door who presses to enter and kiss the actress. The actress identifies him as her husband and allows him in after questioning his card.
A quarrel over a hunt turns to a sharp exchange as one party mocks another for bloodhounds while the other blames TI for the missing quarry and jokes about anemia. The exchange highlights tensions in tracking efforts and humor amid the chase.
A humor line contrasts belief in capital punishment with the idea of raising capital to punish. The exchange gifts a pun on financial capital versus legal punishment.
The Industrial Accident Prevention Association issues a warning to plant executives that accidents during holidays can remove skilled workers, disrupt production, and require training of new staff. It promotes accident prevention, healthy work environments, fresh air, sun protection, and heat exposure precautions including a salt solution remedy for heat exhaustion.
A prompt from the Veal newspaper office urges readers to consider buying printing services there when approached by salesmen. It frames the office as a preferred source for printing needs.
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