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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1937
Page
4
William Andrew Murray died at his late residence on Mill Street Acton Ontario on Monday March 22 1937 in his 74th year Beloved husband of Emily J Williamson The notice notes his death and gives his age and spouse's name in a concise obituary item from the local column.
Local page reports seasonal chatter about Easter, spring, and lingering snow. Observations include road sand, snow plows, highway speed limits, and community activities from the Scouts to a printing department surge.
A biographical sketch excerpts Yeandry Leman, president of the Banque Canadienne Nationale, urging young bankers to know people and engage with the community. Leman, an engineer turned banker, notes combining leadership with civic involvement, music, and literature as part of executive qualification.
The article reflects on John 20 16 20 21 24 with the risen Jesus appearing to the disciples in Jerusalem on Easter eve He offers peace and empowerment against doubt and fear and commissions them Thomas faith and the declaration My Lord and my God are highlighted He is restored to fellowship with Jesus and Peter remains central to Christ’s program The piece notes Johns authorship and the elder church setting in Ephesus.
Twenty years ago the mercury reached 63 degrees in the shade as Frank F Sayers let a contract for another brick bungalow on Knox Avenue. The Library Board accepted resignations of Ethel Coleman and appointed Leltis Scott as librarian. The 164th Battalion was ordered overseas with last leave this weekend. Mrs Wm Swackhamer of Toronto visited seeking a home, preferring the old Acton residence. Town residents urged better fire alarm provisions. Born Walker in Guelph on March 21, 1917, to Harvey and his wife.
Allison of Campbellville witnessed a driverless car owned by H W Grifths of 151 Flatt Avenue Hamilton crash into a parked vehicle on Flatt Avenue. The uncontrolled auto sped about 100 yards down a grade before impact. damage was light and no injuries were reported.
The Acton Orange Lodge held a euchre and dance at the Legion Hall on Thursday night with 18 games. An appetizing lunch followed and the evening ended with square and round dances. Prize winners included ladies Mrs Ed Carmile and Mrs R Johnson and men Mr George Ford Mr Creemore. Mr Lemon held the lucky draw ticket.
A thoughtful youth argues marriage is dangerous for men. He claims women marry for money, pursue alimony, and aim to claim insurance proceeds if they fail. The remark reflects early 20th century attitudes on gender and divorce.
The speaker emphasizes the Bible as God's inspired truth and urges trust not only in its records but in the person of Christ. He encourages faith in the Risen Savior as the means of grace and the hope of eternal life.
M. M. Robinson awarded 4242 dollars plus 5 percent interest from expropriation last July for land damages in Maple Avenue highway scheme. Costs taxed by the Supreme Court. Award breakdown includes land and severance 3056 dollars, asparagus 700, potato patch 100, with 10 percent on total for forcible taking. Highway Department offered 1485 dollars at expropriation. Railway Board found no improvement from highway.
A Ginger Farm diary notes Easter signs of spring from pussy-willows to blue jays, exams, and chicken pox, with humor about stride and farming life. It celebrates a new Provincial Highway plan improving roads, bicycles, and car reliability, and ends with radio chatter and a wish for better advance notices from Hamilton stations.
A nature guide presents a dramatic portrayal of a powerful waterfall described as the greatest cataract in the country. The speaker calls for quiet to hear the deafening roar of the waters, addressing the audience as ladies.
An editor laments lack of sensational news for the front page while a city editor offers reassurance that something will happen soon. The sequence shows newsroom tension and a cautious optimism about future events.
Canadian Underwriters Association offers a Supplemental Contract attached to fire policies. It covers windstorm hail explosion excluding boilers, riot, impact, aircraft or vehicles, smoke, and lightning damage to electrical instruments. Previously separate policies were needed. Available for new policies or as a rider to existing unexpired policies.
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