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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 14, 1936

Page

13

Poem excerpt on faith and light in hardship

Fragmentary verse praising endurance and trust through darkness and pain. It speaks of light returning and souls united with divine love, acknowledging misty paths and daily striving as part of a broader spiritual journey.

Ufe

Old Acton memories and local history notes

A nostalgic column recounts Acton area history including early shops, residents, and notable families. It notes past businesses such as Slingerlind’s store, local homes, street life, and the evolution of properties along Main Street and Church Street, with glimpses of former residents and community changes.

Planting Bosses Rose Planting Tips for Ground and Roots

Planting guidance stresses frost-free ground, proper hole depth, and firm soil around rose roots. Immersing sourced stock in water 12 to 24 hours aids uptake. crown should sit two inches below the surface and strong branches trimmed to six inches.

Morden

British Tourist’s Humorous Dinner Impressions

A British tourist in Calvo explains his arduous journey to the pyramids and recounts two hours of disruptive antics at a party. His mimicry spans from George Arliss to a hummingbird, provoking amused and puzzled responses from companions.

Calvo-to George Arliss

Two Boys Discover Porcupine in Wooded Walk

Two boys exploring a woods encounter a porcupine after one finds a chestnut burr. The other boy, Tommy, is urged to look and react to the wildlife sighting.

Tommy

Gray Moments of Life From a Poetic Note

A reflective excerpt contrasts life’s great moments with minor moments expressed in brief phrases. It suggests small acts or gestures may shape destinies, noting words and touches carry decisive weight in human life.

New Lieutenant-Governor Hamber A Vancouver Sport Lad

Vancouver is to have Eric Werge Hamber as lieutenant-governor a man known in sports yachting and industry. Born in Winnipeg he rose to lead Dominion Bank branches later becoming Vancouver branch manager and London governor in England. A lifelong yachtsman and turf enthusiast he captained racing ponies and was commodore of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. He has served on the University of British Columbia board of governors and holds fellowships in several institutes.

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