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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
17
Poem excerpt stressing understanding a person to see their joys and cares. It speaks of learning virtues and faults, leading to less hatred and more praise as familiarity grows. The piece emphasizes empathy and insight into an unknown individual.
The Free Press recalls 1919 events in Ontario with reports on returning soldiers Pte James Robertson Pte Charles Morton Pte Joseph Kennedy and Pte Andrew Decker. Local church closures affect Everton Eden Mills Crewsons Cam era Siloam with Rockwood Ebenezer Acton and Broke Church. A town flag gift and farmer meeting in Town Hall are noted. Also updates on soldiers H W Cusick Perry Savill Wright Jordan and others returning from overseas and a death of Mrs Crawford.
Traffic engineers in Ontario work to cut deaths and injuries during the King and Queen's May tour. Officials plan safer routes and coordinated driving measures with police to ease congestion and prevent accidents in the two month period surrounding the royal visit.
A reflective passage discusses the life that counts through faith and service. It then chronicles Acton block 17 history detailing early houses, builders like Eli Snyder and Ed Dynes, the Roman Catholic church move, mortgages, and residents including Lizzie Stone, George Edwards, Evan Jones, and the Wansbrough and Fryer families as the town’s past unfolds.
The speaker explains the documents are copies of four grandparents' death certificates kept as references for a job. The exchange shows a tense moment about using personal records in a professional context.
A country town crowd of boys gathered at a circus entrance hoping to glimpse inside. A stranger told the doorkeeper to admit them all, counting as they passed. He then said “Twenty eight,” the exact number admitted, and walked away.
The guide outlines preparing poultry for market at 3 to 4 pounds, with a balanced starter ration and scratch grain. It recommends limited range, soft feeding with skim milk, and fattening mash using white corn and grains. During the last two weeks add 5 percent melted fat and remove uneaten feed after 20 minutes.
Phil Marchildon, born in Pendang Ontario, rose from Ontario amateur leagues to join the Toronto Maple Leafs. He recently played for Creighton Mines in Northern Ontario before turning pro, where a 1-0 loss to Newark suggested strong AA level potential.
The Mining Recorder reports continuous gold production at Con solidated Mining and Smelting and Negus Mines near Yellowknife with crews of 140 and 91. Development at Ptarmigan Lily Jack and Thompson Landmark continues while Dome and Giant Yellowknife drill. Many camps are overstaffed and jobs unlikely this summer amid warnings on northern work. A woman heads to a political meeting with an open mind.
Canadian Pacific hotels host chefs arranging royal menus for Their Majesties during a three stop visit. Chiefs Ballera Vignal Anderesy and others plan formal luncheons and dinners at Quebec City Banff and Victoria, with experiences from Europe Asia and the Americas guiding the courses and service.
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