Numerous Acton Area Visits Noted This Week
Local residents and relatives from Guelph Toronto Weston Chatham Ridgeway and Aurora visited family and friends around Acton over the weekend and past week. Attendees included Mr Wm Maxwell Mr Duncan McDougall Mr Ted Hansen Mr J Campbell Currie Mr and Mrs Pierge Lean Mr and Mrs Eugene Macpherson Mr and Mrs J M Sherk Mr and Mrs J H Reed and many others. Hospital updates report Mrs Patterson improving at St Josephs Hospital and Mrs Elizabeth Moore also showing progress. Funeral attendees included cousins of Mrs Alms Grant at St Marys Church.
Hyred Boss Allows Another Applicant After Rejection
The boss tells Phyllis to send another applicant as she questions the delay. Phyllis notes applicants knew they had little chance and wonders why she would be turned down.
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Phyllis
Recruiting Sergeant Seeks Applicants Amid Skepticism
A recruiting sergeant rejects a hopeful, asking what use a nonfighter would be in the army. The exchange turns to the purpose of the League of Nations as the man questions fighting ability and duty.
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League of Nations
Scrap sales turn junk into dollars for railways
A Canadian National Railways Magazine article by LG Rhomaon reports last year’s scrap material sales brought over 7.95 million dollars with an additional 0.8 million worth of material set aside for reuse. The railway scrapped about 400 obsolete box cars weekly, highlighting the booming role of salvage in large industries.
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Rhomaon
Canadian National Railways Magazine
Faultfinding People Travel World for Self Critique Fails
The piece argues faultfinders blame environment not themselves. A young man who complains about home cooking will do the same elsewhere. As he grows older he will find fault with governments and leaders, showing a persistent disposition to criticize.
Presentation to Rev C G and Mrs Jones on departure
Nessigaweya Presbyterian Church held a farewell program for Rev C G Jones and Mrs Jones as they depart for Grand Valley and South Luther. The ceremony featured solos duets and a money presention followed by speeches and a reception. Mrs Jones was honored for her work with the Women Missionary Society which granted her life membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nessagaweya
Katharine
Wilurian Anderson
Clarence Elsley
Aisses June Praqk
Annabel McBean
Morriston
Jones
Dorothy Johnson
Andy Frank
Messrs
E. Dredge
Allan
A. Marshall
C. Campbell
J. J. Wenderson
Mfr
Ars
Nathan Dredge
David—Irving
Women's Missionary Society
Acton Meeting Confirms Public Utilities Commissioners
Officials discuss year of service and improvements. R. J. Kerr congratulates Arnold, notes past defeats, and emphasizes ongoing community work. C. M. Hansen is elected Public Utilities Commissioner. nominees for Council and School Board accept office for 1936. no election this year.
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EK J. Nelson Wan
Ling
McClure
Hansen
R. J. Kerr
Dnties Commission
Arnold
Kerr
Commission
Y. ML
Acton
Wrng
8. G. Arnold
Public Utilities Commission
Reeve Harrison
Council
School Board
Pueic Utilities
C.M. Hansen
Nomination Contests in Georgetown Council and School Board
In Georgetown nominations faltered for several seats. Mayor Jos Gibbons and Reeve Harold Cleave will contest the Mayoralty, while A B Parr is acclaimed for Reeve. An aldermanic election is required with 23 candidates for 11 seats and 8 for 5 seats on the Board of Education. Separate School Board members have been elected by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Jos. Gibbons
Harold Cleave
Reeve
A. B. Parrwall
Harry Mahoney
The
Royal City
Beverley Robson
Frank Howard
Ald
Wm. G. Taylor
Municipal Board of Education
W. G. Taylor
Albert Frank
Chas. W. Dempsey
D. E. Kennedy
A. J. Brydgen
G. Uo Rife
W. Stratton
D. A. Graesser
W. J. Greenaway
Ll. Freudeman
A. 0. McLaughliin
Worry ‘Woods
Thoms Green
John Fitzpatrick
Albert E. Patternon
W. P. Smith
Alfred J. Kendrick
James Bonar
Louk
Brown
N. & Philp
Harriet John
Albert Dempsey
Ben F. Drew
Board of Education
Wm. Wilborn
Edithb. Crowe
J. P. MckKinnon
G. P. Britton
Robt. Maxson
Till Our Labors Be Complete From Nim to God
A religious reflection urges perseverance until purpose is fulfilled. It speaks of protection through faith and the stream of inward peace that lifts the city of God. The message promises courage and cheerful labor in daily duties and interactions.
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Go Jong
God
Nim
Henry van Dyke
The Acton Rural Hockey League Names Twelve Teams
The Acton Rural Hockey League announced twelve teams for this season, split into Group 1 led by Eden Mills and Rockwood Young Farmers and Group 2 led by Limehouse and Rockwood. A ban on players already signed to other leagues was set, arena use arranged, and three games per night with 10 cent admission planned as the Rural League targets a stronger show than last year’s “Blood and Thunder” reputation.
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Acton Rural Hockeyy League
Eden Mills
Rockwood Young Farmers
Everton
York Road
Unity Men's Club
Hrockylloe
Limehouse
Jones’ Boys
Boys
Lorne Rifles
Rockwood
OLA
Otherwiie
Blood
Acton Arena
Boomer Praised For Voice At Village Concert
Promoters discussed Boomer’s audition noting his voice amused and filled the hall, with one remarking that when he sang publicly the venue emptied to give space for it.
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Boomer
We Wish to Argue with Floral Work Outsiders
We present five argument points for floral work including Design Price Quality of Blooms Selection and Delivery. Each week we will discuss these items in order. We thank visitors for kind words about stock and quality of flowers and invite more visitors to our Greenhouses.
Eels Popular Dish Among Italians in U S at Christmas
The Natural Resources Department of the Canadian National Railways notes Italians in the United States favor eels during the Christmas season. About 3,760,000 pounds of eels are caught in the United States yearly, with the rest mainly supplied by Canadian imports. Eels arrive alive in water tanks on barges or in ice-packed cases.
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United States
Canada
Natural Resources Department
Canadian National Railways
Poor Outlook from an Anonymous English Poet
An anonymous English poet rails against the idea that longevity is increasing. The verse laments stronger ages and longer life without blessing, mockingly comparing to a cat and describing married life, credits, and drab routines. The text mockingly imagines aging figures as Merthuselah and nine free on the dole.
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Merthuselah
Moston
Gregory Theatre Screen Diversions and Evening Lineup
Gregory Theatre presents Robert Young and Madge Evans in a comedy Quiet Fourth. Other acts include Pepper Pot Wishing Stone Chapter 8. The bill features Alan Harvey Tulio Carmona Fox News with Willard Powell Luise Rainer and a Get Rich Quick comedy. Additional acts and ads complete the program.
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Robert Young
Madge Evans
Barnes
Alan Harvey
Tulio Carminath
Pathe
Fox News
Willant Powell
Hollywood
Corean Sunkas
Luise Rainer
East Africa trade links with Canada noted in rail report
The Industrial Department of the Canadian National Railways notes Canada imports from Kenya and Uganda include motor vehicles, machinery, rubber goods, textiles, and various hardware. In return East Africa supplies Canada with coffee and ivory along with oils, tea, sisal fibre, and other products.
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Canada
Kenya
Uganda
East Africa
Canadian National Railways
Eddication Scene Between School Officer and Emily’s Mother
A school attendance officer questions Emily about her absences at the cottage door. Emily’s mother retorts that she believes Emily has learned enough and mocks the term eddication while claiming earlier girls knew rivers and obituaries. The banter highlights parental skepticism toward formal schooling.
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Emily
Schoor
Shoe Widths Measured: Inches and Letters Define Fit
Pathfinder Magazine explains the standard shoe width system. Widths use letters from AAA to Kk to indicate narrowing or widening. The width reflects ball area size and front of the shoe, with some combinations tying heel width to overall fit.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Maxwell
Guelph
Bundsy
Duncan McDougall
Arthur
Ted Hansen
Toronto University
J. Campbell Currie
Chatham
Eugene 8. Macpherson
Toronto
J. M. Sherk
Ridgeway
J. H. Reed
J. G. Gillies
Esquesing
E. H. Vincent
W. ‘D. Macarthur
Prs
Mary MacArthur
Conn
Miss N. Williamson
A. T. Brown
W. H. Speight
Almec Speight
William Johnstone
Weston
FP. A. McLean
Katherine Livingstone
Leslie Waggott
Nellie Hal
Mra. Clark
Prankle Clark
W. J. Hall
D. A. Henderson
ClarenceYenderson
Mrs
Elmer Henderson
Aurora
June Heasser
E. M. Morrow
Gladstone
Jack
Rochester
N. Y
Spencer
Wm. Patterson
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph
Elizabeth Moore
Howard Masules
Peter Murray
Wesley Murray
Prank Swackhomer
Mirs. Alms Grant
At &J. Mary's
Pridsy
Hyred
Yonge St. Toronto
Ryries
Modernen’s Clothes Shop
Featuring
George Wallace
Yonge Street
Hyrie
Rev
C. G
Mrs. Jones
Nessigweya
Grand Valley
South Lather
Chooe
Dominic J. Valerlotte
Gt. Patrick's Ward
Wilfred Glaab
St. Georges
Wm. V. Harcourt
St. Johns
James A. Sullivan
St. Davide
PF. N. Whiswell
St. Andrews
J. Vincent McGee
No O
Hi. A. Mayers
Ontario
New York
Major Bowes
N.Y
Capitol Theatre
Brampton
Bowes
Capitol Theatre Management
Ont
Rani Ghar Grotto
Ted Milsom
Pres
Jack Fink
Houley
A. H. Bishop & Son
Leps
Free Press Annual
Santa Claus
Acton Free Press
Free Press
Free Press Office
Sama
Chas
RiTes Free Press
Halton County
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