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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 17, 1938
Page
8
Mrs Catharine Benneto Paull dies in Guelph at age 99. A grist mill at Arthur burned last week causing losses estimated at 916,000. The first rural mail route in Canuda began October 10 1908 linking Hamilton and Ancas TV Ontario, now expanding to 4 320 routes serving about 236 380 boxes.
Shirley Temple appears in Heidi at the Gregory Theatre Acton with a matinee and evening show featuring Jean Hersholt Arthur Treacher and a notable supporting cast. The 20th Century Fox feature showcases the Swiss Alps tale loved by millions and promises an unforgettable picture experience.
A garden and a coal merchant discuss progress in their trades. The gardener says things are growing better and he keeps grubbing along. The coal merchant notes things aren’t so dusty though it is a burning shame they aren’t better.
Dialogue shows Bil jokes about George marrying, fearing loss of easy borrowing now. Tom questions the twist as Bil notes George's habit of lending himself to creditors.
The second giant panda named Mel-Mei adapts quickly to urban life in Chicago. Mrs Ruth Harness recently brought him from Asia to pair with Bu-Lin, the first panda brought to America, and Mel-Mei enjoys playing with his crib as he explores civilization.
On Thursday the Actondale U F Y P D met at Lorne School with a large crowd. Wilmer Davidson chaired after minutes were adopted. A varied program followed with musical selections by the Anderson and Locier families, recitations by Dorothy Church, piano duets by Helen Meredith and Helen McGowan, readings by Ada Finlay and Velma Murray, mouth organ solos by Jack Noble, and community singing ending with the National Anthem. Lunch and dancing capped the evening.
Effective February 23 1038 postage for letters sent from Canada to Empire points in Africa India and Malaya via Empire mail routes is set at 6 cents per half ounce. Air transmission will use the northern oceans of conveyance for all Orat class mail from England. Other transmission options will be provided as alternatives by Postal Administration.
Bloomsbury Literary Society visited Greenock Society for a social evening led by Gordon Leslie. Rom Patterson presided as Bloomsbury’s president. a program including readings, duets, and a debate on whether art is more beautiful than nature concluded with a positive verdict for the Bloomsbury side.
A series of sale notices appear for farm stock and hogs in Ontario towns. March events include A Lawson in Eramosa and A G Clar Ridge in Acton with March 22 and March 34 dates. April notices feature R KN Brown in Acton and Charles Aldwell in Trafalgar with April 12 and 13 dates.
The Brampton judging event lists numerous competitors including Acton Milton Georgetown and Brampton participants. Winners in Grain and Gerda Juniors include Cordon Lassie Joe Harthy and Senior winners Art McKeown Spencer Wilpon Walter Linham Halton Reed Trophy Ack McKeown. Fruit and Vegetables Juniors see John Mclean George Breckon tied for first.
The Bannockburn Literary Society held a Friday meeting with Mrs. Fred Anthony leading the affirmative in a debate on whether women influence men more than money. Judge panel favored the affirmative. The program included piano, recitations, readings, duets, a debate and a social close with lunch and dancing.
A correspondent from Aaakatohowan reports a cold February and poor attack conditions delaying spring work. He notes government aid of twenty million dollars for 100000 farmers, ongoing marketing success, rising feed and fuel costs, and heavy snow complicating travel to Ottawa and Petawawa.
A mountain sorcerer Kota creates gold with a mortar and is captured by King Jun. Kota’s greed leads to yearly gold demands, Nar, then Ganoo drives him to sea and salt piles flood the deck. The ship sinks and the sea becomes ashy, a legend of the North.
The Wastmaster introduces a prominent elderly speaker who turns the audience from a turkey stuffed with sage to a sage stuffed with turkey. the switch in focus marks a humorous pivot in the event.
A classroom joke has the teacher asking for the right season to gather fruit. Student Johnni replies with a humorous misdirection about a dog being chained up, reflecting playful classroom banter.
A playful item notes the first golfer starting the afternoon round with a tongue in cheek refrain. The second golfer is described as a jolly good fellow, echoing a musical mood in the course pageantry.
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