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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 31, 1938
Page
7
Halton United Parm era formed for agriculture
Twenty years ago reports note Halton farmers organize the Halton United Parm era to improve agriculture. Other items include a motor car collision injuring Pred Dawson of Oakville, Torontos shipyard fire causing 400 000 loss, and enlistment of Clifford Rice in Chicago in 1917 now in France. Easter and communion services wrap up a united church series with resumption next Sunday. Married Shorey Warner at Colebrook and Died Buyers Nas sagaweyn and Moppat Acton notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hurd
Olson
N.Y
Halton
Halton United Parmera
Pred Dawson
Oakville
Thor
Toronto
Pice
Clifford Rice
Leater Roe
Acton
Baginaw
Mich
Chicago
France
United States
Young
Young Street
Mill
Arthur
Peel
Wellington
Dan Livingstone
Mill Street
Glendinning
Roppert
Oibbons
Edwin . Cripps
G.tr
Garstang
Rockwood
Thomas Watson
Mary Jane
Lizzie
Bob
Tom
Alex
Johnnie Anderson
Cargill
Tampa
Florida
Ridgetown
Kitchener
Slats Diary Oliver Wn Warren Sunday Sermon and Small Town Life
Diary notes from Slat about Sunday church, a handshake with the Rev of ten years, and Pa’s quip. Entries also cover a newspaper editor dispute with Ant Emmy, a dangerous dance encounter, a humorous algebra joke from a teacher, a dusty warm Friday, and fishing worm mischief from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probley
Ant Emmy
Gore
Noosepaper
Rajeo
A. m
Jake
Eigny
Reddy
Evry Boddie
Fred
Hooked Rug Industry Noted in Nova Scotia Rural Districts
The manufacture of hooked rugs has grown into a sizable industry in Nova Scotia's rural districts. Cheticamp leads production with famous rugs sold to tourists across the continent, and reports indicate about 9000 dollars worth of these rugs were sold last summer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Cheticamp
Orderly handbag care and deep design tips
The article urges women to regularly empty purses to prevent clutter and stresses depth as key to usefulness. It notes a handbag should serve as a travel table and portable office, holding bills, cards, letters, a diary, spectacles, keys, and cosmetics, with practical features like rubber linings for bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athal
Young Street and the Grand Trunk Route History
A local reminiscence recounts how the Grand Trunk Railway shaped Acton’s Young Street area. It notes surveyor James Young naming the main artery from Mill to Queen, and explains shifting routes and crossings that once caused delays for carts and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Street
Grand Trunk Railway
G.tr
Gueen Street
Guelph Street
Peter Mann
Lved
Dave Ryder
Church Street
Mill Street
Simeon Anderson
Mill
Queen
G.T.R
Wellington
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
Arthur
Prince Arthur
Duke of Connaught
Buckingham Palace
Queen Victoria
Peel
Robert Pee
Queen Street
Acton
Georgetown
Erin
Boxer’s Ring Daze Sparks Doubt Before Title Fight
In a tense buildup a heavyweight contender hesitated at the ropes. His trainer urged confidence while the fighter admitted fear and questioned his own honesty about winning. The exchange underscored doubt before the bout.
Puzzling Question About Mourning Attire
Janey asks if mourners wear black pyjamas and nightgowns at night. Mother replies that they do not, explaining mourning dress is not tied to nightly sadness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janey
Conspiracy exposed by reporters at Yates office
Dirk Pennington and allies confront Yates over a Pioneer Airways plot. The reporters publish letters from Yates, accusing a frame up that promises public judgment. Bryan and Giles leverage the scandal to boost Dirk Pennington, while Yates foresees jail if prosecutions proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates
Pioneer Airways
Dirk
Bryan
McMahon
Giles
Martin
Atole
Donald Platt
Zedobin
Los Angeles
Gilles
Dirk Pennington
Zedobia
Proper shoes shape young posture and health
Mothers aim to raise poised daughters with regal carriage by choosing properly fitted shoes and stockings. Improper footwear risks bunions and foot problems, and early spike heels may harm posture into adulthood.
Spite Wills Sparked Push for Inheritance Reform
A husband left his wife seven cents to buy a noose and urged its use, prompting Parliament to act. Led by Miss Eleanor Rathbone, MPs pressed for a modern inheritance bill to curb unfair bequests. Examples cited include a wife receiving only a pair of travels and another left one farthing to be sent by post, causing extra postage duties for the widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Rathbone
Chamberlain
London
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BY Wally Bishop
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