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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1938
Page
8
Fragmentary notices honor births and anniversaries including a 1998 birth in Acton, a 1938 Armstrong death, a 1957 memorial for Ewart Bunter, and memorial lines for Dr. H A Coxe. Names appear with limited readable details. content is non-graphic funeral and memory entries.
The town reports progress on Fairview Cemetery gates and Mill Street roadway while admiring autumn scenery. Thanksgiving Day noted with celebrations and the Acton Y.M.C.A. membership drive urged. Local honors include Acton Branch winning the Legion Softball Trophy and the Acton Citizens Band praise from Aurora.
Bannockburn Women’s Institute held a regular monthly meeting at Mr Brooks home. The Second Vice President Mrs Morruan presided as eleven members answered the roll call with “My Favorite Author.” Correspondence was read and discussed. The main topic was Education with Mrs Kerr presenting a line of the new course of study used in public schools. The gathering closed with the National Anthem and a social hour. Mrs Swackthamer moved thanks to Mrs Brooks for the use of her home.
The obituary for Charles Edward Joy of Guelph outlines his seven week illness and funeral at St Patrick's Anglican Church, plus a long life in Canada from Godstone England. It lists survivors including a widow, four daughters, one son, grandchildren, and relatives in England and North America. The notice also covers the death of John W. McDonald in Sarnia, with a large Masonic funeral, and William Miller of Guelph Township, noting his Liberal politics and family mourners, followed by extensive floral tributes and interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Winners list for the North Esquesing and Nassagaweya School Fair includes participants across multiple categories such as Chocolate Cake with winners Elda Fryer Ruth Norton Shirley Wright and others. Sewing on Button features Jimmy Gordon Ross Culp Merriam Gray Elvin Kentner and more. Other contests note Crowning and Tucking End of Rope with Walluce Gordon Doris Harding Floyd Shortil Jim Kirkpatrick Ronald Davies and various helpers. various craft, plant and hobby displays show numerous named participants.
Gregory theater screens the six star Technicolor film The Gold Is Where You Find It starring Olivia de Havilland George Brent Claude Rains John Litel Margaret Lindsay Barton MacLane Tim Holt Jack Holt and Marcia Ralston. Outdoor California gold rush drama centers on the hydraulic miners versus wheat ranchers feud.
Puzzle verse hints spell a name linked to a Scout era figure who ran a good show. The riddle refers to a man who led Scout work long ago and died in 1917, with a final line urging coupon logic. The piece blends verse with a biographical clue and a request for patience.
The Scout Mothers Auxiliary held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Veldhuis home on Marday night. Nominations for officers were made and plans set for an upcoming euchre game with a lucky ticket drawing. The group closed after a dainty lunch and a quote from Ethel Barrymore on listening.
A reader reports Acton Fair success with prizes across contests including a first prize for Lilian, and notes a forthcoming historical exhibit. The letter details major road construction from New Liskeard to Earlton with paving, culverts, and new routes easing travel, plus local industry activity and abundant winter prep.
A compilation of voices urges stronger national spirit and greater focus on national interest. The remarks contrast calls for unity with criticisms of modern governance and public life, reflecting a debate on national identity and civic responsibility.
Mrs Brown extols her maid Jane’s trustworthiness to friends. Jane enters with tea and is asked to fetch a letter left on the dressing-table. Mrs Brown asks which letter, suggesting two possible matters: her brother’s divorce or the hire-purchase payment.
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