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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 23, 1939
Page
3
Local notes record visits from Toronto Tottenham Preston and Guelph with a mix of weekend trips and Sunday calls. Dora Lambert and Mary Simpson are among those mentioned as visiting friends and relatives in Guelph Niagara Falls Toronto and Acton.
A quiet Friday seven o'clock ceremony united Jeanne Elizabeth Reg. N. of Orton Ontario to Hallam Charles Wilford in St. George's Anglican Church Tren ton. The bride wore a blue crepe dress with wine accessories and gardenia corsage. They plan to reside in Toronto after a short honeymoon.
Ontario reports a splendid apple crop sold at low prices as the government assists marketing on Page Two. A proposed slogan promotes switching from oranges to apples with cider as a year round alternative.
The fragment shows MicNabb pleading with Mary McInnes to marry him. She refuses stating she cannot because she has used all her fifty cards for viewing prizes and bets. The dialogue reflects a humorous local tone with Scottish flavor and a hint of gambling references.
A tense courtroom exchange centers on a domestic argument about a flatiron incident. The defendant challenges a claim of assault while the judge recalls a prior remark about ironing out differences.
A terse, old style exchange shows a victim claiming a watch came from a former employer after ten years with him, while a footpad retorts that the owner was previously allowed to keep it. The fragment hints at a dispute or confrontation amid class or street slang.
The Ontario Hockey Association marks its Golden Jubilee with a dinner at the Royal York Hotel Toronto on Friday November 24 1939 reception at 630 dinner at 730. Invitations go to past presidents officers and leaders from affiliated leagues and groups across Canada. The fiftieth annual CFA meeting follows November 25 1989 at 1030 am with lunch for delegates then NHL game plans with Maple Leafs and New York Americans in the evening.
The ninety six year old Baptist Church held a morning service with two excellent choirs items and an evening service with attendance from the Presbyterian congregation. Rev Ben nie of Knox Church assisted and Rev Baxter led the Baptist service. The sermon titled A Woman's Decision drew on Esther chapter four focusing on female influence and modern responsibilities urging parents to guide youth toward constructive roles.
A church meeting discussed readiness for Christ’s call and whether to persevere for humanity or save oneself. The service featured a splendid anthem and a praise service led by the congregation with quartet contributions from Mr. P Kick and Mr. B Veldhuis. An anniversary offering was joyfully received. George McDonald of Milton escaped unharmed when his car skidded on gravel, plunged into a ditch, and burst into flames. he exited before the seat burned.
Mr George Cain who had been at Toronto General Hospital for a week was moved to Guelph General Hospital a week ago. Mr and Mrs May of Little Current arrived to spend time with relatives in the district. Mr and Mrs C E Soper of Preston spent Sunday at the father’s home with Mr J Soper. Mr and Mrs Dunnan Ferguson visited friends in Erin on Sunday. Master Bobby Gilles of Kirkland Lake spent three weeks recently with his aunt Mrs Bert Rogers.
At a meeting last Thursday the Midget Hockey Team decided to enter a Junior C squad this year if a satisfactory grouping can be arranged. A Severe windstorm last Friday caused downed trees and scattered debris in Delda area. A Niagara Falls man, George Collins, aged 58, died after losing balance closing his car door on the Queen Elizabeth Way near Freeman. The Rev Canon Carson of St. Luke's and Grace Church was the Sunday evening speaker.
Notice to creditors of William Aston, deceased, in Halten County Geintonan. Pursuant to 10 RAO 1607 ED 1000, claims must be filed as required by law with the Generant Aigotovember, Roberton, RR Weedig Reer and Duncan David Wiktise, RR 183 Acton.
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