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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
7
A jumble of phrases shows a student voice pondering arithmetic, school life, and daily tasks. The lines mention tasks like homework reports and a wary father figure, with playful titles such as Rising Early and Minding Promptly hinting at routines.
ALetters to the Editor reflect on Crewsons Comers church obsequies and Methodist history in Acton Halton and Milton. Nostalgic notes cover pastors early school memories local preachers Sunderland Taylor and John Coleman plus Halton Journal Miltons first paper with Joe Martins travels and a Milton auction and market prices.
Obituaries note Mrs. Edmund Pallister 71 of Proton Township died after illness. maiden name Scott born Nas sagawoya, survived by husband, daughter Aire W. Yeary, son George Pallister, four brothers and two sisters. Also mentions Robinson of Hatton County died unexpectedly. sons and daughters listed. James Irwin funeral held at Erin Anglican Church with local lodge turnout. widow and children named with connections to Acton, Guelph, and other Ontario towns.
Auction at Brampton saw 70 Jersey cattle average 394 with high bets to Nesbitt and Stephenson. Guelph magistrates push 30 day jail terms for drink driving. James Keough of Rockwood and Walter Shaw faced 30 days and fines after intoxicated driving. Public concern over Aquar intoxication grows as police court actions rise.
A fragmented diary recounts daily events and conversations among a family or neighbors. Entries discuss driving accidents, thoughts on college, Navy service, secret marriages, washday chores, and casual anecdotes. A closing writer’s aside questions whether one can remain still when an automobile passes.
A large readable roster lists numerous individuals and families from Toronto, Guelph, Hamilton, Owen Sound, Brampton, Winnipeg, and Detroit. The item also reports a fatal accident at a gravel pit near Guelph and a mail damage incident from a street box firecracker prank. An inquest is planned for the deceased Archie Martin.
The article describes a backless tennis frock with a deep U back and yoke details creating a two piece illusion over the hips. It notes Sun Tan fashion influence, a popetse bow trim, a tailored belt, and fabrics like pique shantung linen or crepe.
Style-minded women embrace cotton vogue for a bright Summer pageant. A two piece gingham frock with a crossed vestee surplice closing bow trim and wide skirt pleats offers all day wear and economical comfort.
A woman crashed a car into an embankment and bent the fender. She asked a mechanic to fix it so her husband wouldn’t know. The mechanic replied he could not hide the truth but could repair it so she could reveal how it happened in a few days.
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