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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1936
Page
13
Local notices list Miss Isabel Switser of Paisley and numerous visitors from London Toronto Guelph and Jamestown staying or returning home for the weekend. Engagments funerals and anniversaries are noted among residents and visiting relatives.
The Acton Free Library committees have secured a selection of four splendid new books for diverse tastes. Readers may access the titles on and after Saturday evening next as a fine addition to the library.
Canada is a major source of Christmas trees for the United States. Eastern Canada ships thousands of trees annually, with Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Quebec supplying most. In 1935 shipments reached 3,573,642 trees valued at 364,135 dollars.
An American staying at a deluxe Paris hotel asks if the bill is under the American or European plan after a government fall. The clerk confirms European plan, and the guest remarks with a light joke.
Plans for a regional Leadership Training Night School to be held at the United Church in Rockwood promote by the Guelph Presbytery Young People Union of the United Church of Canada. The district includes Aberfoyle Arkell Ebenezer Eden Mills Barrie Hill Ponsonby Guelph and Rockwood and runs November 16 12 17 1th and 24 starting at 8 pm with courses for Young People workers Sunday School teachers and others in Christian service.
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter of S.O.D.E. honored former Regent Mrs. F. E. McCleary on Tuesday as she prepares to move to Brampton. A social hour at Mrs. F. P. Blow's home featured tea poured by Mrs. J. M. McDonald and remarks by Mrs. P. W. Pearen.
A large gathering from the Institute and neighbors met at Mrs. W. Wiley’s home on Wednesday evening October 14 to honor Roy and Laura McKeown. The event featured readings, speeches, and a presentation of gifts, including a table and chair, followed by singing, lunch, dancing, and cards.
Mexico aligns with nations seeking self sufficiency as a Six Year Plan focuses on redistributing land and raising living standards for rural and urban poor. Agriculture dominates two thirds of the population with cattle raising important. Last year irrigation expansion began adding 600000 acres to 750000, aiming for 3550000 acres by 1940.
The Acton United Church marked its twelfth anniversary with a sermon on finishing well and patience. Mr Kenney urged sustaining effort, comparing Christian example from Jesus and St Paul. Choir selections included Bless the Lord My Soul and At Eventide with solos by Ruth and Norman Gibson, organ by Dr F B J Nekson, and offerings for church maintenance.
St Alvan's Men’s Club prepares a local musical revue staged in the Town Wall. About 25 performers will present a wholesome program of jokes singing and musical numbers directed by a local organizer. Further details to be announced by the press.
Alan Daly of Elstree says he has been commissioned to build a bomb proof underground home for a wealthy client in Barnet Rural Council area. An official questions compliance with building ordinances, and Daly may submit drawings to the Ministry of Health. Project estimated at about 150000 dollars.
The Seventh Annual Girls Conference under Halton Women's Institute was held at Milton High School. Speakers included Miss Florence Eadie on health and charm by choice, Miss Mary Jarvis on Mary Minds, and Mrs. D. B. Andrew on wisdom and spiritual life.
A New Yorker reader notes a sign at Bryant Park that misspelled Band Concert Posponed and later corrected to Post-Poned. The humorous evolution of the sign draws attention from passersby and showcases a minor, lighthearted local episode.
A skeleton and a horse remains were found at Yarna Station about 200 miles from Port Augusta. The find relates to a WW years mystery involving Olen Swindon and the Moonarle Station cattle branding party. Jon Smith, sent to repair a pump at Kangaroo Well, disappeared after a month away.
A witty exchange jokes about a woman in a sea themed dress. The remark notes the dress flatters her while the hat’s shape is humorously described as if it had undergone a rough landing.
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