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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 07, 1935

Page

8

Births Marriages And Deaths Notice Fragment

Meplies of Births Marriages And Deaths inserted ta thia coleme without tes Memeyigms Notices. Born November 6th, 1936 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Norman Robertson Acton. Married Franklin Benton Nelson at Mans Acton October 29th 1935. In Memoriam Lacey Littley died November 8th 1926 remembered by Ivy Betty and sister.

Norman Robertson Young Street Acton Franklin Benton Nelson Mans Neilson, Elder Jonathan Neilson Milton Arthur Willam Franklin- Benton A W. Pranklin-Benton Limehouse Littley Lacy Littley Ivy Betty Sister

Remembrance Day notes and community updates

Remembrance Day set for Monday with poppy day upcoming and wreaths on display at Barr's grocery. Acton Legionnaires to attend service in Nockwood, and community notices include Remembrance Day programs, Christmas ads, repairs on Wilbur Street, and Acton High School basketball in Milton.

Barr Atton Legionnaires Nockwood Acton High School Maliton Milton Yho County

Vet turned politician faces question on credentials

A political figure who studied veterinary surgery but never practiced faced a hostile exchange during a campaign. Opponents taunted him with the label Vet and pressed him to confirm his true qualification as a veterinary surgeon amid a heated debate.

Enemiéz

Obituary for Haselton Hale Georgetown Resident

Haselton Harry Hale died in Georgetown on Monday in his 62nd year after a lengthy illness. Born in Brampton he served nearly thirty years with the O N R and spent 25 years as section foreman in Georgetown. He retired after a serious accident five years ago. Hale belonged to the Presbyterian Church the Orange Order and Georgetown Preceptory of Black Knights. Survived by his widow Milax Elle Scales two daughters Mrs Arthur Norton of Glen Williams and Miss Beastie at home and five sons George of Creemore Gordon of Acton Clarence of Toronto and Bert and Thomas at home.

Haselton Harry) Hale

Life long Perth County resident John Mayberry dies at 73

John Mayberry a longtime Perth County resident died at his daughter’s home in God's Yal Ontario on October 27. He was born in Mornington Township eldest of ten children and married Annie Mc Tavish in 1876. The funeral was held October 30 from Stewart Smith’s home Elles Township with interment at Millbank. He left four children three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Perth County John Mayberry Alex. Smith God’s Yal Ontario Mornington Township Oliver Mayberry Tyronne Ireland Queen's Bush Annie McTavish Wellesley Township Ellice Millbank Wien Ho Millbank United Church Oliver God's WU Alex Smith Wm. Henry Mornington Leonard Armstrong Erin Township Albert Lorgy Vancouver RH. O Albertmith Wellesley Rnabt Wagwood Owen Stratford United Church Gravelite Ballpenters James William Stewart Mayberry Gordon John Robert Mayberry Stratford Sebringville Mulllbank Yrunner Hampstead Milverton North Mornington Linwood London Durham Hincardine Erin Listowel

Feeds for Hogs Show Economic Gains at Dominion Station

Trials at Dominion Experimental Station in New Brunswick test potatoes with ground grains and skim milk for hog fattening. Results show potatoes plus barley and milk produce satisfactory gains, with fish meal as a protein substitute offering cost and growth benefits.

Dominion Experimental Station Lat Redericion N. B

Prize Essays Urge Canada to Promote World Peace

Miss Jean Bennie wins bronze with essays by Patricia Harrop and Charles Henderson praising Canada’s role in world peace. They call for education against prejudice, continued British traditions, commercial fairness, and withholding key materials during war to pressure aggressors while honoring sacrifices of WWI.

Canada Jean Bennie Patricia Harrop Charles Henderson

How CANADA CONTRIBUTE TO WORLD PEACE

Patricia Yarrop argues Canada should support the League of Nations and provide moral backing for international disputes. She notes U S nonparticipation and urges future action, including economic penalties and moral leadership to prevent war.

Breault League of Nations Woodrow Whiton League Canada United States Yeayues Canidae

How Can Canada Contribute To World Peace

Charles Henderson argues for Canada to bolster peace through support of peaceful institutions like the League of Nations and the Paris Pact. He cites past Canada US Nash-Bagot agreements, promotes youth education in peace, invites a crusade against war, and urges nonviolent policy over militarization.

Canada British Empire Errth Empire Ufe Chiisens Charles Henderson Germany Walt Onns Langue of Nations United States Great Lakes Italy Teildes Mor

Eramosa Council Sets Nomination Day and polling plans

Eramosa Township Council met at Rockwood Town Hall on Monday November 4 with full attendance. A by law appointed Deputy Returning Officers and polling places for Subdivisions 1 to 5. Nomination for Reeve and Councillors for 1936 will occur December 30 at 1 pm with close at 2 pm and polling if needed January 6 1936 from 9 am to 6 pm. A $15 grant was approved for Acton and Rockwood Canadian Legion. The Treasurer was told to reject penalties on arrears under the Partners Creditors Arrangement Act. A rural hydro contract was approved contingent on mortgagee signing. Council approved accounts totaling $956 and adjourned to December 2 at 1:30 pm.

Eramosa Township Rockwood Town Hall John R. Richardson Loney’s House Pour Comers Gordon Swanston D. R.O Everton Acton and Rockwood Canadian Legion Fred G. Wright H. J. Cibson

Wanting Things and the Drive to Work

An essay argues that desiring more fuels effort and progress. It contrasts Westward ambition with simple subsistence in other lands, noting that aspiration leads to greater achievement, while contentment can hinder development. It urges pursuing both material and intellectual gains.

Treple

Canada urged to curb nickel use for world peace

The text argues Canada should limit nickel use and export to prevent war, noting Canada's key role in the global nickel supply. It calls for controlling resource use, supporting peaceful institutions, education of youth, and promoting peace to leverage Canada’s position for world peace.

Canada

Used and Reconditioned Stoves Sale and Repairs

Oil gasoline electric wet plates and a range of guaranteed used and reconditioned stoves. We furnish repairs for all makes. Your old stove accepted as part payment. Terms arranged. We can save you money.

Not Yet With A Grinding Brake The Officer Questions Boy

An officer stops his car and asks a boy about an aircraft crash near the field. The boy, hiding a catapult, says he has only been shooting at a bottle and has seen no aeroplanes come down nearby.

Cone of love at Or at night mystery

A fragment notes romantic interest and repeated meetings after an unspecified event. The terse exchange hints at affection and a later sighting or reconsideration, with no clear names or places given.

Cantankerous Math Lesson Confuses Student Bobby

A schoolroom exchange shows a teacher testing Bobby with sums like four minus one and a riddle about numbers. Bobby steadily asserts his own answers while the teacher presses for the correct total. The dialogue captures a playful arithmetic moment between pupil and instructor.

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