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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 09, 1933

Page

10

An Important Discovery Changes the Hewitt Lumber Plot

Martin, torn between honor and family duty, uncovers a major opportunity at the cypress tract. He warns against misrepresentation, then discovers buyers and a plan to save the Hewitt Lumber Company. Tom Hewitt, honoring integrity, decides to sell half the burned land to preserve the business.

Hewitt Martin Major Hewitt Tom Young’ Bewite Dad Old Hewitt Lumber Company Matt Robertson Jook Mart Father Hewitts The Hewitt Lumber Company Cypress Swamps Tom Hewitt Halletville Maré Hewitt ‘Lumber Company

Parkviews and Three Stars Reach Midget Hockey Final

Semifinal action at Barr's Parkview rink saw Parkviews edge Crescents 3 1 with Switzer Jones Marshall and Molozzle scoring. In the other game Three Stars defeated Majestics 2 0 as Swackhamer and Anderson scored. Final set for Monday with Patterson Trophy at stake and Crescents Majestics to provide exhibition.

Crescents Parkviews Frank Terry Acton Intermediates Crea‘cents Bwitzer Marshall Majestics Stars Swackhamer Anderson Robson Nets Three Stars Patterson Majesties Qa Aa T ‘Marshall Eesciencee Rhoi Switzer Oool Molozzie F. Jones Swacknamer Roceries George, Lazenby Rev. P. A. Sawyer R. H. Elliott Wikely

Social notes highlight visits and engagements across towns

Community figures from Toronto, Erin, Guelph, Milton and Acton are seen visiting relatives and friends over weekends. Names include Nellie Hall, Frances Dills, Gladys Huffman, Eva Winfield, Aimee Speight, and Sarah Jans. Gavin Cree announces his daughter’s engagement to Edwin Bruce Leitch with a March wedding planned.

Gavin Cree Sarah Jans Jean Edwin Bruce Leitch Daniel Leitch

Pessimism and Perseverance in Schopenhauer’s Life

The piece contrasts Arthur Schopenhauer’s wealth and health with his chosen pessimistic life and advocacy of misery. It notes others face real toils and seek positivity, cites Agassiz’s aloofness from money, and urges making the best of what is. It ends with a reflection on gratitude and the Apostle’s injunction.

Arthur Schopenhauer Agassiz Pape

Dinner plans and a pledge between friends

Martin and Tom exchange a silent pledge and agree to meet Mary for dinner. Tom returns to his desk whistling, feeling the world seems wonderfully all right to Martin.

Martin Mart Tom Mary

Enjoyable Q&A Laugh Line Recalled in Wit Exchange

A playful exchange features humor about enjoyment and shaving. The line highlights light banter and a mutual emphasis on finding amusement in everyday moments.

Acton Carnival a Splendid Success

Acton's carnival drew strong crowds and featured local businesses such as Mason Knitting Co Hewetson Shoe Co Storey Glove Co A T Brown W D Talbot Jag 8ymph H Wiles H N Farmer C B Swackhamer M Pallant Acton Machine Co J Leishman J M Mc Donald W B Rumley F Roney B D Rachim Dr A J Buchanan W Cooper H W Hinton Elliott Bros Kenney Bros E J Hassard W K Graham C Thompson Nelson & Co A Molsaac J C Matthews and Ritchie & Agar in supporting roles with organizers praising community turnout.

Busines Mason ‘Knitting Co Hewetson Shoe Co Storey Glove Co A. T. Brown W. D.talbot Jag. 8Ymph H. Wiles C. B. Swackhamer M. Pallant Acton Machine Co Acton Machine, Shops J. Leishman J. M.mcdonald W. B. Rumley F. Roney B.D. Rachim A. J. Buchanan W. Cooper H.W. Hinton Elliott Bros Kenney Bros E. J. Hassard W. K. Graham C.thompson Nelson & Co A. Molsaac J. C. Matthews Ritchie & Agar

Pat Fong Announces New Proprietor of Empire Cafe

Mr Pat Fong declares himself the new proprietor of the Empire Cafe on Mill Street. Fresh stock of candies cigarettes cigars and tobacco is now on hand.

Pat Fong Empire Cafe Mill Street

Sonny Teacher Demands Daily Arithmetic Sheets

A pupil in leisure class reports daily arithmetic worksheets with unusual energy and two sheets completed each day. The boy jokes about waiting for classmates to catch up next week as his mother praises his efforts. There is also an ad for Miller's Worm Powders claiming effective vermifuge properties for children.

Sonny Free Press

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