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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 13, 1937

Page

4

Ballina and family move to Erin and visits in district

Ballina and Mr Rey Culp and family relocate to Erin lot 5 on the sixth line and visit Mrs H Gillies Betty and Bobbie Kirkland Lake at aunt Mrs Bert Rogers and uncle Mr M Campbell with other friends. Mr and Mrs Robert English and Mrs Ann Stull return from Miami after wintering there. Mr and Mrs Irvine and Ion visit Mr and Mrs Wiley on Sunday. Wiley couple ride to Toronto with friends this week.

Rey Culp Nixth Erin Lot 5 H. Gillies Betty Bobbie Kirkland Lake Bert Rogers M. Campbell Robert English Ann Stull Miami Irvine Ion Wiley Toronto

Milton High School wins Robinson Cup at Peel Musical Festival

Mil ton High School chorus wins the Robinson Cup at the Peel Musical Festival Friday night. Community notes report Sherrff W J G Hampshire as a patient at Hamilton General Hospital and A Woodley recovering from surgery at Guelph General Hospital. Esther Warle, daughter of Mrs Wheelshan and the late Francia A Wheelshan of Campbellville, announces engagement to Francis Eugene Quinlan of Barrie. Marriage planned for June 1th.

Milton High School Peel W. J. GL Hampshire Hamilton General Daniel J. Quinlan Barrie Champion

Rockwood observes Mother's Day and Coronation services

Sunday observances included a morning Holy Communion at St Johns with Rev Fev Bringer in charge and an evening drama at United Church titled Whatsoever You Sow staged by T S Claig and the Y P U. W J Taylor led devotional exercises and Miss J A Little introduced the drama to a large crowd noting the artists earned praise.

United Church Township Council St. Johns’ Church Fev. EL Bringer T. 1 Ss. Claig W. J. Taylor Mira Clemens Brothers Geo. J. Pearen Willsdale J. Hasking and Son Plank’s Wa. G. Edwards Kitchener Lorena Richardson Minnie Nickell Toronto Jean Torrance Simcoe Alex. Clark St. Catharines

Community events mark Eden Mills social calendar

The Thank Offering meeting at the Presbyterian Church vestry featured Mrs. Mino in the chair with Mrs. W. Lowrie leading prayer and readings by Joan Robertson Evelyn Wilson and Georgina Robertson. Duets by Wilda Gilbertson Marie Gilbertson and Georgina Roberson plus a message by Mrs. G W Fiddle. A Coronation dance drew a large crowd at Town Hall and a community death notice honors Mr Acony Anderson of Gazelphs. Mothers Day services were held, Trail Rangers met, Young People Union wrapped up with Rev Clark presiding, plus a crokinole session and Coronation Day observations.

W. M.S Presbyterian Church United Church Mino W. Lowrie Joan Robertson Evelyn Wilson Georgina Robertson Wilda Marie Gilbertson Georgina Roberson G. W. Fiddle James Gilbertson Acony Anderson Gazelphs Trail Rangers Stanley Goulhtly Young People's Union Phurslay Joseph Dyer Met Clark Mike Jean Lowrie Clark

Local residents relocate and community events noted

Birs MiLelan and son John move into Mr John Wheeler's Orton residence. Mr and Mrs JF Steen relocate to their newly purchased home from I W Campbell. Mrs F C Tancred returns home to convalesce after surgery at Guelph General. Navy manager Thomas Yarvey Dambridge to attend Corongtion palace. Caledon L O L brethren visit Erin L O L No 112 for a social hour after business. Wellington County Council reports Ontario Highways approves 140 000 for roads and bridges this year.

MiLelan John Orton John Wheeler J. FE. Steen I. W. Campbell F. C. Tancred Guelph General Hospital Mgr Thomas Yarvey Dambridge An Navy Jia Uchins Corongtion Palace Caledon L. O. L Erin Fagerud Wellington

Georgetown residents bid farewell and travel notes

Georgetown news reports William Appel leaving for Milverton to buy a business after two years with BE mm Miagloughlen. J J Gibbens James Scott return from Lakeland Florida winter stay. W R Watson Mrs Koltnicler return from St Petersburg Florida. Minnie Coffin returns from Charlotte North Carolina. Lions Club dinner heard HW FB Irwin on the home Improvement Plan. A by law sets closing time 11 for beverage rooms and 10 on Saturdays.

Wm. Appel BE. mm. Miagloughlen Milverton J. J. Gibbens James Scott Lakeland, Florid WR. Watson Koltnicler Georgetown St. Petersburg Florida Minnie Coffin Harald Coffin Charlotte North Carolina Lions Club Hotel McGibbon HW. FB. Irwin Verald

Local visitors and Mother's Day observances in Hillsburg

Hillsburg notes a weekend visit by Miss Alma Robertson of Toronto to her mother Mrs. D A Robertson. Sickness news about Miss Margaret Robertson prompts wishes for speedy recovery. Several families from Hespeler Grand Valley and Toronto visit, including Elgies Booths Cheynes and Allan Creary. Mother's Day services are well attended across local churches with Misses Jean Cathlene Mamie among those visiting parents.

Alma Robertson Toronto D. A. Robertson Margaret Robertson Henry Welmer Alfred Rose Hespeler Thomson Grand Valley Robert Elgie Dorothy Elgie Isabelle Thomson Dob Elgie Wm. Cheyne Chas, Booth Eldon Booth Biw Cheyne Harry Churcher Guelph Frances Mae Booth Jean and Cathlene Allan Mamie Creary

Local items note coronation trip and city happenings

Burlington residents await son Edgar’s England coronation trip letter as local rep. A collision at Locust and Ontario damaged two cars but caused no injuries. Canadian National Express agent W Smith injured by a nail but returns to work with crutches. Murray Hall wins open piano gold at Peel Festival. Toronto school adjudicators and local building work keep crews busy. Bronze coat of arms and fittings arrive for the new Post Office as J Cy Elliott prepares to officiate at opening ceremonies.

Murray Hall F. G. Russell Toronto A. Cope J. Cy Ellott

Edward files suit over coronation commentary book

The Duke of Windsor sues author Geoffrey Dennis Giuboves and British publishers through his solicitor over a book titled Coronation Commentary. The text reportedly discusses the former king’s abdication and proposed marriages to Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson, which the duke deems outrageous.

Duke of Windsor Geoffrey Dennis Giuboves Briti:h Wallis Warfield Simpson

Oakville Candidates Take Civil Service Exam for Postmaster

Four men stood as Oakville candidates for postmaster after taking the civil service examination in the Council Chamber on Monday. Arthur Heavens was elected president of the Oakville Notary Club at its annual election that evening. Albert Procter, music teacher at Appleby School, was named organist at St. Jude’s Church, succeeding W. S. Crookshanks who left the post temporarily.

Oakville Council Arthur Heavens Oakville Notary Club Charles ¥. Doty Albert Procter Appleby Schoal St. Jude's Church W. S. Crookshanks Oalville Georgetown Emmanuel College Toronto Dundas Highway Palermo Trafalgar Township Ontario Department of Game and Fisheries William Gastle Records Star

All-Canadian Route Winnipeg to Vancouver Motoring

The article describes the western half of the Trans-Canada highway from Winnipeg to Vancouver, noting the Big Bend gap near Golden Revelstoke. It details a 1937 season auto transport service between Revelstoke and Golden from June 15 to September 15 with daylight train travel for motorists and immediate auto delivery upon arrival.

Canadian Rockies Canada Prairies Pacific Banff Yoho National Parks Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Valley Winnipeg Vancouver Selkirk Range Golden Urlthih Columbia Revelstoke British Columbia Mensch Selkhis Galden

Simple Spray Deters Dogs with Nicotine Sulphate

A simple deterrent uses all dilute nicotine sulphate sprayed on mowers and shrubs to make dogs and cats avoid treated areas. The harmless spray has an offensive odor to animals and is sold at food or drug stores. mix one-half teaspoon per gallon of water and renew after rain or every two weeks in normal weather.

Lenient Creditor Refuses Church Fund Request

A church meeting discusses a lenient creditor named Sam who resists contributing to a special fund. Brothers urge him to help, arguing he owes the Land, but Sam insists he cannot be pressed like other creditors.

Sam Brethren

Glasses Needed in Barrack Room Inspection

A short sighted officer refuses glasses while inspecting a barrack room. The captain spots a floor mop leaning against a bed and orders the sergeant to have the man cut his hair, pointing to the mop as the reason.

Pride and mistakes warn of prideful acts

The quote argues that pride lies at the root of many errors while other passions occasionally benefit. It suggests that actions done quietly and innocently are preferable, whereas proud words can lead to moral danger.

Ruzkin

RIDDLES What musical instrument invites you to fish

A collection of short riddles presented in a vintage newspaper style. The first riddle asks which instrument invites fishing with a pun on casting and nets. The second riddle contrasts night and day behavior of a watchdog, implying a common pet keeping time.

Russia Builds World’s Largest Structure Palace of the Soviets

Moscow workers continue massive excavations near Kropotkin Square for the Palace of the Soviets. The project will include 200000 tons of steel and 400000 tons of concrete, with halls for 8000 and 10000 spectators, blue aluminium cupolas, fountains, and a 196 foot Lenin statue towering over the city.

Russia Blagesh Kropotkin Square Moscow Kremlin Palace of the Soviets Lenin

Sky Line Trail Wikers Lead Canadian Rockies Hike

Hikers plan a four day Sky Line Trail outing in the Canadian Rockies led by Whyte and Ortlat. The central camp will be in Larch Valley near Moraine Lake with itineraries through alpine meadows and rocky country above timberline. The group will conduct a pre trip meeting and elect officers during the opening evening.

Eler Whyte Huntt _Ortlat Canada United States Canadian Rockies Lurch Valley Bouutiful Tion Bante Springs Waters Q Chateau Lake Louise Larch Valley Skyling ‘Trail

Tree Puns Break Window in Witty Crack

A playful exchange imagines a window speaking after a tree breaks it, with punny wordplay like Tree mend us and Tre mendous highlighting humor over damage. The joke restates a common theme of clever wordplay about repair and resilience.

Frightful Misquote Sparks Debate on Child Care Ethics

A garbled remark appears to reference harming children and brutality, prompting discussion on ethics and safety. The fragment suggests controversy over guidance and intent, with investigators or commentators debating proper protection and reporting.

For Sale and Rent Classified Mix

Mixed lot of sale and rental notes including a Percheron mare and wagon, a wall rack bed and rockers, a four year old Holstein and Durham cross, a four room rental in Ballina, and job ads for selling opening ball game tickets. Also listings for dogs on leash by law, a Kerr estate offering, and a blacksmith shop for sale with Acton addresses.

Springer Kerr's Mead Urick Blacksouth AM Street Acton Kern's Phono

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