Weekend visits from Toronto friends fill Acton households
A flurry of weekend visits saw numerous Toronto residents stopping in Acton to see relatives including Mrs. Ailsa Margaret Brown and Mr. Chaster Wallace. The pattern included Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Robertson, Miss Clara Lantz, and others from Toronto and Galt visiting family.
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Ailsa Margaret’ Brown
Toronto
Chaster Wallace
J. A. Robertson
Dorothy Ellison
Darwin Cripps
Mra. G. A. Dills
Alice Macpherson
Clara Lantz
Galt
R. A. Gordon
Nancy
Stan Coy
GH. Lantz
Office Boy Captures Comical Sales Pitch
A witty exchange has an executive ordering the office boy to tell a salesman outside that he has a moustache. The brief scene showcases office banter and a humorous mismatch in communication.
Property dispute sparks grim family remark
A fragment quotes a tense quarrel over inheritance with a sharp line about wishing a husband not died, reflecting ongoing tensions in a family property case.
Riddles and wordplay from a lighthearted Q A list
A collection of punning questions and answers. Examples include behind time as the edge of a clock and a rooster on a fence with its head on one side and ita tal on the other. Other items: mushroom rooms, bed with four legs, coffee when ground, fire that dies with water, and potatoes with eyes.
100 000 Years Old Monster Sound Found in South Africa
A bone found on a farm in Murraysburg district South Africa suggests a giant creature, possibly a brontosaurus, once roamed the area 100 000 years ago. A leg bone 4 feet long, a 9 foot breast bone, and 4 inch teeth were unearthed along with jaw fragments. Scientists place Murraysburg Beaufort West Preserburg as prehistoric habitat.
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Murraysburg
South Africa
Beaufort West
Preserburg
Indandses
Gregory Theatre Presents Heidi Special Matinee
The Gregory Theatre hosts a Friday March 10 matinee at 6 15 featuring the musical Heidi. Patrons can enjoy a special daytime performance of the classic tale with local cast members.
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Heidi
Notice to Creditors Estate of Naomi Sayers Acton Ontario
Notice to creditors of Naomi Sayers widow deceased who died about December 18 1937. Claimants must send their names to Solicitor George E Elliott Milton Ontario on or before March 28 1938 else estate will be distributed without regard to claims. Administrators Milton March 4 1938.
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Naomi Sayers
Acton
Halton
Notice to creditors in Ivy Cripps estate
In the matter of the Estate of Ivy Alice Cripps late of Enguesing Halten widow deceased creditors must send their claims by post or deliver to Charles Edmund Parker and Alexander Darwin Cripps executors at Georgetown Ontario. After April 18 1936 they will distribute assets to those entitled noting claims of which they have notice and they will not be liable for assets to those not previously notified. Dale Bennett solicitors Georgetown Ontario March 7 1938.
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Ivy Alice Cripps
Acton
Hatton
Ontario
Charles Edmund Parker
Alexander Darwin Cripps
Charles Eximund Parker
Georgetown
Dale & Bennett
Charles Edmund Ae
Gentlemanly behavior noted in restrained social scene
In a refined social moment the subject displays old fashioned courtesy, opening doors and acting as a true gentleman. The scene emphasizes polite conduct and measured decorum in downtown gatherings.
Ontario Hydro Commission Reviews Electrical Upgrades
A council meeting discussed two potential upgrades including new billing and addressing equipment estimated at about $600. The commission saw a demonstration of a light controlled street lighting device using an electric eye to ensure proper nighttime illumination. Repairs to a fence along the right of way were noted and the railway crossings questioned about line clearances.
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Ontario Hydro Commission
Electrical Employers’ Association
Canadian National Railway
Serarty
Seventeen of Ould Ireland Puzzle Poem Solution
Riddling poem seeks a solution name Das COUPON. The verses assign letters positions from clues such as talk chat missile gown earth king feast touch and a final word. The narrator hints the answer is a reaction like Tut Tutt or Oh dear and notes an Irish theme.
On the Spot Race to the Police Line
Quotations capture a tense street exchange about a traffic dispute ending with a revelation that a police officer was involved. The dialogue shows frustration and incident context in concise street reportage.
Inherited Talent
An elderly woman asks a harpooner about tiring work. He replies he was born to it, noting his father harpooned whales, implying a family legacy of demanding toil.
Irish to the Fore at L O D E Meeting on Monday
Lakeside LO DE chapter hosted a St Patrick s party in the Y M C A social room Monday. Potatoes shamrocks Irish hats and a large blarney stone featured in games as twelve tables of court whist entertained guests and prizes were awarded with a St Patrick s lunch concluding the evening.
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St. Patrick's
Lakeside
Y M.O.A
St. Patrick’s
Nut Sundae Question From Pat To Pastor
Pat asks the pastor what Nut Sundae is comparing it with Shrove Tuesday Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The brief humor hinges on Pat’s confusion about a dessert term and religious observances.
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Pat
Eyes of Love stage drama at Greenock Literary Society
The Greenock Literary Society staged Eyes of Love a three act comedy drama last Wednesday in the school. Judge Barry played by Calvin Aitken and Mrs Barry by Jean Mann, with Eileen Johnston as Gallya Barry and Will Johnston as Royal Manton. Supporting roles included Burt Wade played by James McIntyre and Reita by Jean Aitken. Irene Aitken and Evelyn Pearen portrayed a mammy and a housemaid. Arthur McKeown appeared as a detective in disguise and Jim Rank the escaped convict by Gordon Leslie. Directed by Miss Elva Pearen.
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Greenock Literary Society
Judge
Burt
Gallya
James McIntyre
Reita
Jean Aitken
Irene Aitken
Evelyn Pearen
Arthur McKeown
Gordon Leslie
Carpeting the walls gains popularity in homes
Rugs move from floors to walls offering lighter softer flexible coverage. The carpeting is easily cleaned with a vacuum cleaner and absorbs noise, making walls more practical and quieter.
Demand Drives Safe Purchases in Jamaica Trade
An officer of the Canadian National Steamships notes Jamaica lacks safe breaking expertise influencing demand for expensive safes. Liners roam from Halifax and Boston to the island in winter and Montreal in other seasons, boosting need for fire resistant safes with double walls and insulating material. Some safes feature English locks and keys.
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Jamaica
British West Indies
Canadian National Steamships
Halifax
Boston
Montreal
Bursting the Bag chair relay game description
Children arrange into two equal rows with chairs. Paper apples sit on each chair. A whistle signals the first player in each row to run around his row, then return and burst the tag under his chair. The next player repeats the action. The faster row wins.
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Plarta
Teach Child Good Speech
A pleasing speaking voice is vital in business and life. Early parental guidance shapes pronunciation and manners, preventing costly adult corrections and helping children build a solid foundation of speech and social ease.
Mouthful Macnab-Pop Teeth Talk
Quote captures a humorous exchange about new teeth and plans for old ones. Macnab explains he will cut the old teeth down for X suppor, reflecting a playful, casual update.
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Macnab
Mackay
Rochester archaeologist unearths 2000-year-old cake find
Willam A Ritchie, a Rochester archaeologist, excavating near Cangwangas opposite Avon on the Genesee River, uncovered a 2000-year-old blackberry and nut cake in an Iroquois grave. The fruit and nut cake survived due to its composition and copper kettle preservation.
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Rochester
Unis Par.co
Morgan
New York State Archaeologists’ Association
Willam
Ritchie
Cangwangas
Avon
Genesee River
Eptfit
Paradise
Esquesing Relief to Cease on April Sixteen
The Esquesing relief order ends on April 16 and the council discusses purchasing a motor grader. Votes show Yeas: Wilson May Harrop Robinson. Nay Murrey. Motion to advertise for tenders for crushing and hauling gravel is carried. Council adjourns to April 18 or call of the Reeve.
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Joseph Sanford
Yeas—Wilson
May
Harrop
Robinson Nay—Murrey
W. A. Wilson
W. Murray
Y Family Sets Big Night for YMCA Social on 24th
Members of the YMCA and friends anticipate an open night next Thursday the 24th featuring games and a social function. James MisCormack, authority on pictures and photography, will present and explain his films including some in technicolor.
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YMCA
Adr
James MisCormack
Pinning accident leaves Milton youth with leg injuries
Fred Bollingbroke, 23, of Milton, was pinned beneath a motorcycle east of Milton when the throttle stuck. Traveling about 35 mph, he attempted a sharp turn, skidded off the road, and sustained a leg wound requiring thirty five stitches and possible back injuries.
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Atitches
Fred Bollingbroke
Milton
Scout Mothers Meet in City and Plan Purchases
The Scout Mothers Auxiliary held its regular meeting at Mrs. Hollinger’s home. Members decided to buy 24 Cub Test Books for 1st Acton Wolf Cub Pack and noted that Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Hollinger will attend the Provincial Scout Mothers Auxiliary Conference in Toronto at the Church of the Redeemer, with musical interludes and a luncheon to conclude.
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Scout Mothers’ Auxiliary
Hollinger
Acton
Watson
Church of the Redeemer
Toronto
Gordon McCutcheon
Chisholm
Pure Bred Herd of Duncan Campbell Sold in Ontario Sale
The Duncan Campbell Shorthorn herd of Moffat Ontario drew hundreds of breeders as thirty three lots sold for a total of 4105 dollars. Harry Newman of Dunbarton paid 900 dollars for a two year old imported heifer with calf. Mystic Prince fetched 350 dollars as top bull. Twenty nine females averaged 246 dollars and four bulls averaged 266 dollars. The sale took place in Guelph.
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Duncan Campbell
Moffat
Ontario
Harry Newman
Dunbarton
Mystic Prince
Guelph
Woman's Missionary Society Holds Friday Meeting
The United Church group met at Mrs ROL Johnston’s home with President Mrs B Mowal presiding. Devotions were led by several members. Delegates reported on the Presbyterial in Burlington and plans for the Easter Thank Offering were set. An Easter program was invited from Milton Auxiliary. A cartoon-like recital followed with playful lines from Little Mary and Daddy.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
Rol Johnston
B Mowal
Cleave
Afra Jor Kennedy
Mra Morrow
Milas Ruth Nelson Kitamaat
Miss Bentley
Trinidad
Burlington
Mra
GG Emery
Mra Mowal
Hawthorne
M E Nelswyn
Presbyterial
Town Hall Talk Draws 400 People in Acton
The Free Press notes Acton merchants can reach about 3 000 people weekly through listings that guarantee a large audience at Acton Town Hall. A speaker addressing 400 would be a success and attract goodwill and customers from the trading district.
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Acton
Acton Town
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