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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 06, 1937
Page
8
Notices of Births appear in the column. On Thursday April 20, 1037, a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Wm Mino in Acton, named Mavis Tene.
The town reports a 49 mill tax rate set by Fergus, Mill Street repairs underway, and plans for next Wednesday's Coronation Day program in Acton. Daylight Saving Time affects local communities, water services are added on Mill and John Street, and duplex foundations begin on Church Street. Local civic events include the Legion parade to Knox Church and a Y class social.
Freddie Bartholomew and Dolores Costello star in the Selznick film shown at the Gregory Theatre Acton. The tale follows a American boy who becomes a noble and travels to England to Dorincourt Castle where his grandfather grants happiness after jealousy and a rival claimant arise.
A joke recalls a job applicant who after the usual preliminaries is asked about ambition. He replies he will not rest until he sees the manager out of the chair, revealing a humorous take on office power and aspiration.
A letter from a U S citizen laments Canadian pride on a holiday trip. He notes banners and signs advertising American meals and items to tempt tourists, arguing Canadians should showcase their own culture rather than imitate the United States. He recalls a Toronto parade and urges genuine hospitality during the coronation year.
Judge R McKinnon sentenced four of six Ontario Reformatory prisoners to the penitentiary at Portsmouth for riotous assembly and property damage linked to the Guelph riot of January 17. The youths Dickinson Niunn Dugdale and Anderson received two year terms concurrent on both charges. Bedard got one year to start after current term. McDonald six months after his sentence. The judge called the records appalling, noting prior offenses include breaking prison armed assault burglary and theft.
A newspaper portrait highlights King George as a devoted father and family man. The piece notes his 145 Piccadilly nursery, his playful rapport with Princess Elizabeth, and his attentive conduct at public events like the Royal Tournament at Olympia, portraying a monarch beloved by home-loving Britons.
The Acton Baseball Club under Manager Farrel plans strenuous workouts aided by his knowledge of the game. A Tuesday executive meeting approved a new screen behind home plate and a push for season tickets. Wisburg and Guelph Colored Giants were admitted after a stormy league meeting, a twenty game schedule will be drafted for delegates’ approval next Tuesday, with opening home game likely May 22.
The Tourist Dollar analyzes how a dollar spent by visitors is distributed: 26 percent on transport, 20 percent on hotels, 21 percent on restaurants, eight on amusements, and six on confectionery. It notes all purchases drive business growth and urges attracting and retaining tourists to boost trade and jobs.
The Dublin Women's Institute met in April at Mrs. Wm. McIntyre's home with President Ms. A. Near directing. Members submitted written next year program ideas. music by Annie Black Annie Kelly and Dorothy Steele. An Apron Contest awarded pins to Mrs. G. Watson and Airs. Brownlow. a lucky tablecloth ticket went to Mrs. D. Berum of Buffalo. Lunch followed with thanks given to participants and hostess.
The closing meeting of the Dublin Literary Society was held at the school on Friday with good attendance. The evening featured a euchre and dance. prize winners included Verna Webster for ladies first prize, Verna Joe for ladies second prize, M. Steele for men’s first prize, L. Mullin for men’s second prize, and Mila Jean Trank for consolation. A dainty fancy was served and dancing concluded the evening.
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