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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
6
In loving memory of George Din. The Family remembers a life well lived and a time shared with joy and pride. May his memory linger and comfort those who mourn.
Victoria Day nears with Mother's Day on Sunday and flower tributes planned. Georgetown's tax rate stands at 50 mills while spring weather and repairs affect walks, streets, and baseball. Fire damages in Gormley total $10,000. Public Utilities completes waterworks repairs. Jubilee souvenir programs still available. a Toronto crackdown on drunken driving reports.
The Acton W M S convened with a large congregation to consider health, temperance, and moral guidance, debating alcohol limits and youth welfare. Officers were elected across multiple posts, and Mrs Homer Brown of China spoke on missions alongside musical solos and a pantomime.
A New Brunswick farm club story shows how farm work boosts livestock quality and parental interest. From humble beginnings with two scrub cows and two sons joining the John Valley Calf Club, the family expanded to multiple pure bred Jersey calves and a four year old cow. Members earned R O P tests medals and other records as 16 to 18 purebred cows, led by a top bull Porkfieldn Bybil, improved the barn and crop production, reflecting growing club influence across the region.
A brisk exchange centers on a debtor who owes money and his stubborn refusal to settle. The dialogue captures street slang and a tense moment as others press for payment and accountability.
A historical note on the silk industry and the 19th century race to synthetic silk. It mentions Count Vilelre de Chardonnet and Pas teur researching pebrins, the silkworm diet, and early cellulose-based fibers, including a hazardous inflammable prototype briefly manufactured before public safety bans and later lifting.
A humorous notice notes a newborn girl at the Brown residence. The couple jokes about her name depending on her future resemblance, suggesting Dinah May if she inherits Ike Brown’s quiet nature or Dinah Mite if she takes after her mother.
Hatchery ad touts May and June hatched chicks from productive hens. It promises high vigor and earlier laying with “Xtra-Profit” feed and proper management. Buyers can save $1 per hundred by ordering 30 days in advance and place a 10 percent deposit to book. Catalogue and prices available.
A Montreal reader submits a detailed letter about Acton moving day traditions, weather impacts, and expected Jubilee events at Pletcher's Field. It notes removals of 67,000 families, transport by motor due to railway limits, and a coming public gathering with Sir George Cartier statue and Mayor Houde. The letter mentions the potential transfer of Rev. Myr Poole and ties to Ridgeway, referencing Rev. A. E. Smith and his sons in Westmount.
Canada reports a near doubling of mica exports from 1923 to 1934, rising from 46 200 to 117 800 dollars. Amber mica shipments, all to the United Kingdom, drive the increase while production climbs about 6.7 percent in quantity and 6 to 7 percent in value. The rebound follows Madagascar declines and reflects expanded mine activity in Ontario and Quebec centered near Ottawa with coastal processing and export ties to British mills.
The Troop keeps busy with meetings leaving little time for badge tasks. Three new Scouts Jack Chapman Donald Brown and Gordon Bilton have Tenderfoot work ready and await testing. Twenty two Acton Scouts are set to join the Baden Powell rally in Toronto with a parade turnout noted though marching is not part of regular program. Mr Pred Coles agreed to drill the boys for the parade and their good turns were performed Monday by distributing programmes.
A dialogue shows a clerk objecting that a man is not a machine, while the boss insists he will be sent away at the end of the week. The exchange highlights workplace strain and the pressure to perform indefinitely.
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