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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 23, 1933
Page
5
Mrs. G A Dills visits Toronto friends this week. Several locals headed to/from Stratford, Toronto, Mon treal, Galt, and Woodstock for weekends. Duncan Warren’s sudden death prompted out of town travel by Macdonalds to Sarnia. Harry Gibbons marked his eighty first birthday quietly with close friends.
Crowds packed the flying field as the winner's plane landed. A spokesman hailed a record non stop flight and questioned the mystery pilot who modestly replied luck played a role and that he only learned how to stop the machine minutes before.
The piece argues that a positive life comes from bold service and active aims rather than merely avoiding faults. It likens endless self restraint to a gardener stopping at weeds and urges dedicating one’s nature to splendid, love driven service. Jesus’ two commandments reduce to love when mind and heart burn with purposeful action.
Canadian farmers quoted in the Horse Division annual report note demand for lighter clear legged horses for farm and road work. Hunters and saddlers remain sought after though not as keen as before, while draught horses see growing demand due to economic conditions and cost savings. The passage predicts rising hunter demand as conditions improve and bredding remains profitable four to five years hence.
Parkview Athletic Club held a Tuesday meeting with high attendance. New officers were elected President O Byrne Vice President T Nicol and Secretary W Near. The club plans to expand to about forty members and welcomed thirteen new members while aiming to recruit more as 1933 promises increased activity. A surprise item was discussed as the year progresses Oakville Resident Burned to Death at 38 Kerr Street Alfred Totman Jr perished in a house fire while his father and a dog died attempting rescue. the origin is undetermined and a taxi driver first alerted responders.
Senator Edson R. Waité quotes Arthur R. Robinson urging Americans to seize opportunities during the 1933 economic slump. He argues a shift from personal fortune to leadership, common sense, and shared improvement in a world facing discouraging odds.
An essayist laments the notion that a man must earn more than twenty five thousand dollars a year to live well. He argues true freedom comes from inner wealth and faith, contrasting luxury with poverty and urging love for fellow humans as the measure of freedom.
County Council and Boards met to review 1932 education costs across Acton Burlington Georgetown Milton Oakville and outside boards. Salaries totals and examination costs were itemized with proposed reductions including 25 Overall expenditure cuts and teacher salary adjustments while discussing agriculture versus commercial work and potential term changes to high school operation.
Detailed summary shows modest gains and ongoing issues in farming. Grain yields ranged fair to average. alfalfa failed. hay and pasture remained plentiful. livestock activity stagnant with cautious price expectations. Major efforts focused on spray services, weed control, seed quality, and Junior Farmer development amid 78 meetings and 1,693 visitors.
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