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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 21, 1937
Page
8
Notices recount deaths and memorials from Eramosa Township and nearby regions. Includes oblique references to George Dickinson and Ken, with dates in October and years around the 1930s. Fragmentary lines show family names like Myra and My, and phrases marking memorial sentiments.
Dry spell urged as a seasonal note while leaves fall from maples. Culverts on Second Line Highway to be fifty feet wide. Acton residents enjoy fowl supper at Ebendorf. Past Masters Night at Walker Lodge draws strong turnout. Mill Street work delayed by wet weather. cement curbs on south side finished. Halton road crews busy with ongoing construction. YALCA members use the new social room with shuffleboard popular. Halton County Council Chambers and several municipalities repaint and redecorate.
Two men set out on a fishing trip and realize they forgot the fishing tackle. They confirm whiskey beer lunch and other items, only to discover the essential gear is missing, forcing them to improvise.
Men recall logging in Oregon where a wikicat approached a akidder. One man wetted the beast with a bucket of water and it fled. A witness confirms the tale as he came down a hill and noted the whiskers were wet.
A homeowner, funded by the Dominion Government Home Improvement Plan, limits rehabilitation to interior work and exterior surfaces refinishing. The curb appeal risk is noted as trimming may label the home a Gingerbread Period style, with camouflage possible by coloring to match the main structure.
Jacob Gill Gaudaur a famed Canadian para rower and former world champion died at his Orillia home aged 79 after a long illness. He began rowing at 17, winning numerous titles within five years and held a three mile race record of 19 minutes 11.4 seconds.
The 1929 turning point in Northwest Territories exploration shows air transport expanding access to mineral fields. Serial photography mapped 11 000 square miles east of Great Bear in 1930 and 17 500 square miles east of Yellowknife River in 1931. New deposits include copper sulphide near Great Bear Lake and Coppermine River, pitchblende-silver at LaBine Point, gold near Yellowknife River Outpost Island and Tauzon River, and nickel cobalt near Great Slave Lake and Rein Island. Air freight and prospecting bands now reach remote areas, with lakes enabling floatplane landings in summer and ski landings in winter.
A valuable horse in Sydney broke its leg in three places. Despite splints and veterinary efforts, the horse recovered by leaning on a fence for three weeks and eventually walked away soundly.
Residents greet relatives and friends as Clarence Gehith of Montreal visits. Kenneth McQuarry of the Royal Bank transfers from Toronto to Gault site. Rain shortens turnout but the horse, cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry exhibit remains among the finest. Erin and Memorial Hall hosts note teachers Miss Abbott and Miss Bainbridge chosen for addresses on the new study course at the South Wellington and Guelph convention.
The Gilbrea Derry has changed ownership with Dr. J. B. Brown selling to A. R. Todd. Oakville Hiding and Polo Club members attended hunt trials and races at Beversey Farms Aurora as guests. Mrs. D. Russell Smith and Chapter officers attend the semi annual Provincial Convention of the 1.0.D.E. in North Bay. Albert Partbrother suffers a fractured skull in a Middle Highway work accident at Merton and is in critical condition at St. Joseph's Hospital Hamilton. A deputation from Halton County and nearby townships will meet with Canadian National Railways to seek information on the subway project.
The column jokes about marital dynamics and sexual humor, noting a husband’s behavior can sour a wife’s view if he acts improperly. It uses playful caution about bedroom conduct and relationship balance.
An Englishman and a bootman celebrate in a bar when the Englishman picks up a half dollar left on the counter. A Scot claims it is his, arguing the coin bears the name George. After a dispute, the coin is handed over.
Bishop of London WINNINGTON INGRAM told the Empire Migration Conference in London that southern Europeans should receive greater welcome than British subjects. He cited a written line “No English need apply,” and blamed Britons who had gone abroad for not always being tactful.
Council approves By-law 705-a to authorize an agreement with Georgetown and Halton for county buildings and highway fixes. It authorizes borrowing and fees, approves maintenance costs for central connecting links within annual rebate, and opposes full Board of Children’s Aid appointments preferring County elected members to safeguard child welfare.
Alberta legislator J H Unwin faces criminal charges in Edmonton over a leaflet that allegedly defamed nine Edmonton citizens. Information sworn by Major General W A Griesbach alleges publication of defamatory libel and seditious defences urging murder of the named individuals.
Three chimpanzees at Whipnade Zoo England attacked diving ducks around a moat. Using stones and earth, one ape climbed a wee with munition and bowled water at the birds, scoring hits as others threw with enthusiasm. The ducks later took the bombardment as food misperceived.
A sale offers 25e face cream hair shampoo antiseptic mouth wash paste powder rouges lipsticks men’s graveing cream dental plate and more. Prices listed as 15c 20c and 2e TM to clear at each item.
A new home canning device uses frozen discs pressed on jar lids to seal jars. The disc adheres to the lid in minutes with an elastic band, creating an airtight, drum tight seal that keeps jam and jelly fresh and attractive in appearance.
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