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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 28, 1937
Page
13
Fragments discuss plural forms and pronouns in a playful linguistic text. It muses on vows versus voices, foot versus feet, and the oddities of English pluralization. The piece blends questions with humorous linguistic quirks.
Twenty years ago the Free Press notes Mrs C O H B Smith receiving a garment flag at a Junior I O D meeting. R H Wansbrough buys a brick home on Lake Avenue. Privates Pryer and Henry receive promotions and reports place Pryer as corporal and Henry as prisoner of war. Appleford and Pry at Bequesing return home invalided. Barber's Mills Georgetown suffers total fire loss. An aircraft sighting follows Flight Lieutenant McKenna landing near Fred Cleave's field for refueling. The Methodist Church marks its seventy second anniversary with Rev H W Avison and a new hymn book by E J Moore. choir delivers a strong service. Andrew Scott dies at home in Enquesing aged 84.
A reminiscence recalls Acton area families and places from eighty years ago. It covers houses, farms, and residents like the McLains, Beardmores, McPhees, Donald McDonald, and the Cook family. The writer notes changes, cemetery layout, and a Baptist church opening, ending with a personal farewell.
A candidate claims to be smart and has won several crossword contests but is rejected for an office boy job. The employer states the role requires smart performance during office hours and cites the rejection.
The article reviews cancer treatment using x ray and radium alongside surgery. It notes early treatment is essential, that neglected cancer is fatal, and explains x ray generation, penetration, and diagnostic and therapeutic uses while stressing skill in handling to avoid danger.
A wife proclaims “You can't get better” while giving cigars for a birthday. the husband groans that he never shall improve. The exchange captures domestic tension in a brief, humorous domestic vignette.
Nearly a score of players who once appeared in professional leagues have applied to regain amateur status. The Bourceil brothers Jean-Louis and Conrad are among the standouts, both having played for the Montreal Canadiens, with veterans and some younger players seeking reinstatement after retirement or difficulty breaking through. Harold Star of Ottawa and Bill Gil of Moncton are also pursuing a return to pure amateur status.
The celebrated actress of Victoria the Great receives congratulations from Rt. Hon. Mackenzie King Prime Minister of Canada on her acclaimed North American premiere performance. A historic film event marks a strong reception in North America.
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