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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 05, 1936

Page

5

Society and Local Travel Notes From Guelph to Orillia

Miss Kay Kelly visits Guelph this week. Jim McGeachie visits relatives in Toronto over the weekend. Miss Mons McGeachie holidays in Toronto with relatives. Mr and Mrs George W Benton spend weekend with relatives in Orillia. Mr and Mrs George Murray return from Wingham to their home. Mrs D C Fuissell and Miss Jessie Russell arrive home from Petarsburg Herids. Mrs Webster called home to Orillia due to the death of her brother George T Curran.

Jim McGeachie Toronto Miss Mons McGeachie George W. Benton Orillia George Murray Wingham

Musial Examinations at Toronto Conservatory Honors

Miss Margaret Harrison passed Grade VIII with honors at the Toronto Conservatory of Music. She studies under Gordon Goott of Guelph. Results from Mrs Gowdy’s pupils include Muriel Stephen Grade 8 first class honors Doris Mitchell Grade 1 honors Jean Drakes Grade U first class honors Kenneth Hassard Grade 1 honors.

Margaret Harrison Toronto Conservatory of Music Margaret Gordon Goott Guelph Wm. Gowdy Muriel Stephen Doris ‘Mitchell Jean Drakes Kenneth Hassard Honam

Publisher Dies in Orillia Veteran Curran 73

George T. Curran longtime publisher of the Orillia News-Letter and finance chairman of the Orillia Power Commission died at his Orillia home after two weeks illness. He was 73 and survived by a widow five sons and three brothers and four sisters with ties to Sault Ste Marie Star and Toronto publishing ventures.

George T. Curran Orillia Power Commission Orillia News-Letter Orillia Mr. Curran James W. Curran Sault Ste- Marie Star Grabbe Printing Company Toronto Toronto Star Exsey Centre Exsex Chronicle John Curran

Cedarvale School February Report Highlights Student Scores

The Cedarvale School report for Erin No. 7 presents February scores for students led by Orma Pines 685 percent and Phyllis Smith 66 percent, with multiple seniors and juniors earning honors. Mentions include Colin McCallum 16 percent, Arthur Saunders 64 percent, Doris Gordon 83 percent, Beth McCallum 82 percent, and Doris Gordon 83 percent among others, noting absences for one or more exams and Marjorie Thompson as teacher.

Erin Cedarvale Orma Pines Phyllis Smith Sr. Rr Margaret Gordon Waller Smart Betty Bln Elizabeth Sim Flora Sim Br. YW Colin McCallum Honors Arthur Saunders Smith Gritfin Dorks Keeler Beth Harding W—Doris “Gordon Beth McCallum Mabel Hardy Gordon Wold Ronald Saunders Ble Bim Archie ,Cunningham Y—Elmodasin Thelman Hardy Roy Harding Adaline Cunningham Joyce Leitch Wherwyni Hola Dorothy Cunningham Bert Cunningham Marjorie Thompson Teasher

Judgment Reserved In Halton Civil Suit Peacock V County

George Peacock of Trafalgar Township sues Halton County for 50 damages after an automobile crash on a road between Milton and Acton last May. Judge Munro reserved judgment. Peacock alleges a defective road caused his car to leave the ditch. passengers A Elliott G L Wuude C Currie and A Dryborough of Milton sustained minor injuries. County and road engineers Noy Smith and R Raynor testified for the defence.

Peacock Halton George Peacock Trafalgar Milton Acton Munro A. Elliott GL. Wuude C. Currie A. Dryborough Noy Smith Oakville R. Raynor Toronto R. Yviamilton

Melbourne holidayer meets schoolboy on bridge in creek scene

A Melbourne man on holiday, armed with a gun, wanders near lagoons and creeks by a river before meeting a schoolboy with books on a bridge. The boy, wary at first, notices the man and then points to the approaching schoolmaster, who arrives minutes later.

Melbourne Haliday Milas

George Wallace Exclusive But Not Expensive

George Wallace offers exclusive yet affordable options at a storefront on Yonge Street near Ryrie. Details emphasize value and proximity for shoppers seeking budget friendly selections. Exclusive deals and low prices are highlighted for a limited-time window.

George Wallace Yonge Street Ryrie

Acton Tanners Defeat Fergus 11 to 4 in Arena Clash

Acton Tanners crushed Fergus 11 to 4 with strong late period play in Acton Arena. McGregor scored for Fergus, then Acton responded with disciplined defense and multiple line changes led by Greer in goal. A large Fergus contingent attended, and crowd energy surged as the locals closed out the game.

Taner Marzo Lindmy Tax Acron Farm Press Fergus Arena Asl Priday Johnny Jones Guelph

Tunners Triumph in 9-3 Road Victory at Fergus

The Tunners led 1-0 and then dominated Fergus with a 9-3 win amid record crowds. Acton supporters traveled by car and bus, the Fergus arena drew about 1,400 fans, and key plays featured Brown and Mooney as well as Lindsay and White in goal.

Thistles Fergus Acton Oasa Wneither H. Runnells Walters Brown D. Runnells Greer

Fergus Thistles Stun Acton In High Scoring hockey Clash

The Fergus Thistles defeated Acton 9 3 in Fergus arena with Brown stopping a flurry of Acton shots while Terry and Morton led Fergus in scoring. Postgame scenes in Fergus featured celebrations as fans praised the win and local players were feted in town.

Luncheon Menu and Quick Canned Foods Ideas

A pantry friendly luncheon menu uses canned goods such as crab meat mushrooms and evaporated milk with a gingerbread recipe. It suggests fresh milk as an alternative and offers simple tips like saving soap scraps for bags and folding socks after darning to extend wear.

Rcrabmoent Etter

Swordfish Boom Hits Canadian Waters Off Nova Scotia

Canadian swordfish landings in 1935 reached a record high of about 32.2 million pounds, far exceeding the prior decade’s annual average. Most catch is sent to the United States where shipments in 1934 valued over 156 thousand dollars. The fish, famed for its long bill, yields prized meat and liver oil once undervalued.

Nova Scotia United States

Field crop values down in Canada 1935 Dominion report

The Dominion Bureau of Statistics third estimate shows field crops in Canada valued at 50.013 million in 1935, down from 549.736 million in 1934 and 453.593 million in 1933. Decline due to lower prices for coarse grains and forage crops. area sown to principal crops rose to about 56.92 million acres. Wheat output totals 277.33 million bushels from 24.12 million acres, at 11.5 bushels per acre. Prairie provinces yield 259.56 million bushels from 23.29 million acres. wheat value around 169.86 million. Price to growers 0.61 per bushel same as 1934.

Canada Dominion Bureau of Statistics Prairie Provinces Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta

Ontario Gas Reserve Expands As Drilling Boosts Supply

Thousands of millions of cubic feet of natural gas have been added to the Ontario reserve after a year of drilling. The supply now covers southwestern Ontario from the Niagara peninsula to Lake St. Clair, with major output in Lambton Welland Haldimand. The Ontario Department of Mines estimates output near five million dollars annually and notes a shift to lower structure rock beds.

Ontario London Dawfield Lambton County Acros Niagara Peninsula Lake St. Glair Lambton-ient Welland- Haldimandield Canwallan Department of Minced

Boy Scout News and Troop Log Updates

At the weekly meeting Martin Hasslrd was elected Keeper of the Troop Log. A party of Scouts will visit our Local Troop. Rev Arnold injured his knee and was in a cast for days. The Wolves presented smiles and chuckles. Canada hosts about 81 000 Scouts making it a leading Scouting nation. Britain may resume Scout migration to Canada and Australia with plans for the program and scholarships.

Martin Hasslrd Arnold Canada Mfth Uiseens Australia Imperial Way Ghouls Association

When We Reach the Height of Heaven

A reflection on humility as a girl asks about scaffold workers and learns that self diminishes as we rise toward heavenly character. The father ponders the idea that people’s ego fades in the pursuit of virtue and spiritual ascent.

Heaven

Por years I used to get up at 6 breakfast at 8

Joe boasts a strict daily routine ending at 4 pm, claiming health benefits. Bill questions the regimen with a quip about his fitness.

Joe Bill

Rocket Plane Flight Delivers Mail Across State Line

The Hirst rocket glider, carrying 6149 stamps, flew over 1000 feet despite damaged wings. Officials call the test a success as the rocket crossed the state line and the Hewitt postmaster retrieved the mail for truck delivery. Gear and motor were by scientist W Kessler.

America Flr Greenwood Lake N.S Hewitts Hewitt Wladden W Kessler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kay Kelly D. C. Fuissell Jessie Russell Petarasburg, Hierids T. Curran Cedarvale School Report Clothes McGregor EH Runnells Terry Norm Morton Hus Morton Walser Pergus—Brown Chambers and White Maraden MecGregor Campbell WW. Runnells Thompson Muir Gibbons Mooney Marz Lindsay N. Morton B. Morton Scott Woods Neferee Coures Acton Arena Pergils Kil Mahal Phooey White Wooney Margo Horroral White Siynal Ag Morton Kerry Uch Qgreer Marsden Wallera Aubumnn Fergué Dus Morton Inter Tanners Bus Miccorbon MfcGregor Wodreger Shoat Forgua Aindlay Bus Morton Recce Walker Crear Thistle Bus Dus Mr. Reddy Nort Browns Rafe Jones Pergua Morton Bros. Wno Pers Mill Main Streets Bose Doc Nelson Cawthra McGu Paris Vt Brown Rawson Ocean Steamship Tickets Radio Commission Network Tf.l. Wright Mill Street Ginger Rogers Fred Astaire Joan Crawford Fox “News King George V Windsor Mach Bbb Monte Carlo Warren ‘William Dolores del Rid Doorman Opera Honolulu Gardiner John Street Lymon's Hardware Mill Street J. K. Gardiner Miele Acton, Ontario
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