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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 24, 1932

Page

11

The Community's Social Side of Life

Visitors to and from town during the past week are noted. Toronto’s Stanley Mackie and Mrs. Gertrude Ramshaw visited Acton friends. Hamilton’s Ted Grey toured Mye A.E. Nicklin. Miss Doris McDonald and Miss Helen McDonald stayed at home. Several university and city residents were seen in Acton, with health updates and family visits reported.

Ted Grey Hamilton Mye A.E. ‘Nicklin Helen McDonald Kitchener Gertrude Ramshaw Toronto Acton Doris McDonald Toronto University John Leishman Guelph

Sound Sense From Will Promotes Frugality and Family Duty

An eastern city man who died recently left nearly five million dollars. The will urges frugality and generosity, urging siblings to support each other, keep their purses full, and cherish their mother as the family heart.

Holiday Fruit Cups for the Season's Meals

A festive fruit cup recipe for the holiday season uses six oranges two small grapefruits one can white cherries six tablespoons lemon juice two cups powdered sugar and garnishes rubyettes and emeralettes. Segment the citrus by removing pulp from membranes, mix with the other fruits, chill, and serve with colored ice for a decorative finish.

Canadian silver production in 1931 and regional share

In 1931 Canada produced about 20 percent of world silver, roughly 20 million ounces, with 10.5 percent of world output of 196 million ounces. Ontario Mines at Cobalt declined while Quebec Noranda and Manitoba Flin Flon rose. Yukon Mayo district yields about four million ounces. British Columbia led with about 39 percent of national production. The silver comes mainly from lead ore processing at the Berkeley mine.

Canada Mexico United States Cobalt Ontario Noranda Quebec Flin Flon Manitoba Yukon Mayo British Columbia Dominion Berley

An Ounce of Prevention by Barbara B Brooks

An article promotes year round health by sun exposure and proper diet. It highlights bran and whole wheat as fiber and iron sources and gives two tested recipes Bran Corn Bread with Bacon and Bran Cookies. It emphasizes minerals vitamins and fiber for digestion and anemia prevention.

Barbara B. Brooks

Respecting the Personal Liberties of Others

An opinion piece by Arthur B. Rhino condemns nightly disturbances in Greater New York caused by a noisy crowd at a local stube. It argues that personal liberty must be curbed to protect neighbors' rights and calls for considerate behavior in a crowded city.

Arthur B. Rhino New York God

What the Law Did

A courtroom exchange shows a lawyer pressing a witness about identifying a car thief. The witness wavers after cross examination, admitting uncertainty about ever owning a car.

Acton Legion Poppy Fund Receipts Acknowledged

Acton District Legion gratefully acknowledges contributions to the Poppy Fund from the recent campaign. Listed donors include Col. Jas. Ballantine and Mr J C Matthews, with receipts totaling various small amounts and a Poppy Day final tally of 48.79.

Acton Legion Eramosa Jas. Ballantine J. C Matthews

New Highway Bridge Linking Cornwall and Massena Across St Lawrence

The Ottawa division of the New York Central Railway bridge over the St Lawrence River between Cornwall Ontario and Massena NY will gain a new highway crossing. Construction on planking and approaches including a road on Cornwall Island is to start at once and finish by June 1 1933. Estimated cost about 160000 dollars. This bridge will ease motor travel between Canada and the United States replacing ferries at Aultsville Louisville Morrisburg Waddington Prescott Ogdensburg Brockville and Alexandria Bay.

Canada United States Ottawa New York Central Railway St. Lawrence River Cornwall Ontario Massena Ateach End Cornwall Island St. Lawrence Great River Montreal Aultsville Louisville Morrisburg Waddington Prescott Ogdensburg Brockville Alexandria Bay

CAFE IN HOLLYWOOD DRIVERS SEEK RESPECTFUL TITLE

Hollywood story recalls drivers in studios pushing to be called drivers not chauffeurs. A starlet learning his name prompts his witty response that the distinction matters for pay and treatment. The driver asserts he earns more and has no dog mashed policy.

Motion Picture

Quotations to Shippers and Toronto Dealers Prices

Wholesale meat quotes list beef forequarters carcasses and lambs with prices from 7.00 to 11.00 per hundredweight and calves veal 10.00 to 12.00. Toronto hides wool prices show varying green and cured values, plus tallow and cake prices. Grain quotations range from Manitoba wheat to Ontario Northern grades, with track and delivered prices. Wholesale fruit and stock prices are given for apples pears and steers with several price points.

Toronto City Ontario Prince Edward New Brunswick Toronto Board of Trade Manitoba Dome

Renwick Golf Enthusiasts and Sunday School Farewell

Mrs Renwick and her husband were ardent golfers who spent much of their time at the club and at home discussing the game. On Fundays they dropped their daughter Jean at Sunday school before heading to the links and reminding her of the Golden Text. Jean recited the verse but mispronounced it as a handicap, prompting amused remarks about heavenly glory and handiwork.

Jean

Antelopes Saved From Extinction in Canadian Parks

The Canadian Government established Wawaskey Park in Southern Alberta and Nemisham Park for pronghorn preservation. A herd of about 425 antelope thrives after captivity efforts begun in 1915, showing increasing concentrations and strong prospects for the species in the province.

Canada Alberta Lethbridge Wawaskey Park Nemisham Park Government National Park Medicine Hat Wawaskey National Park

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Lif Stanley Mackie Brandon “T Crewson Wingham Ray Gordon Wise Rae Ring J. Elvin Gamble Gordon Babcock Charles Selwood A. E. Nicklin J. A Kenney Lloyd H. Kenney T. V. Kenney John Kenney Bower Avenued Acton . and Hollywood Marcelina Day Kenneth Harlan The Charles Bickford Fanny Fox ‘News Elisa Landi Paul Lukas Warner’ Oland Alex Brunton Thess SUE Pao Beka No OK Srsssersergsernn Tito Squarent der Steens Wwe Panc Uke Georgetown Adoh Milton Lie Lio WLARD Patterson Free Press Acton Free Press P.O
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