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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 18, 1930

Page

9

Local Births Marriages And Deaths Notice

BORN Weswick September 1930 first child stillborn to Mr and Mrs M Beswick WEST September 8 1930 Ernest Frederick son to Mr and Mrs D F West CULF Vineland Station Ontario 12 1930 a son Edward Moyer to Mr and Mrs Ernest Culp MARRIED Kenney Douglas Montreal September 13 1930 Lloyd H Kenney son of Mr and Mrs John Kenney Acton DYED Lynd Niagara Falls New York September 14 1930 Elisabeth Lynd beloved daughter of the late William and Flora Lynd

Weswick M. Beswick Stillborn West D. F. West Ernest Frederick Culf Vineland Station Ontario Ernest Culp Edward Moyer Kenney-Douglas Montreal Mr. Montgomery B. M. Douglas Lloyd H. Kenney John Kenney Acton Dyed Lynd St. Mary's Hospital Niagara Balls N. Y Elisabeth Lynd William and Fiors Lynd

Autumn equinox signals town’s seasonal cycle

Local notes describe autumn equinox next Sunday amid trout fishing, fairs, and harvest prospects. Weather hints of rain and drought influence crops, lawns, pastures, and fair preparations. Improvements at Wonderland Theatre and shifts in town traffic due to a recent accident are noted.

London Plate of Chips Inspires Odd Menu Request

In London a scene unfolds where a diner orders fried plaice and potatoes. The waiter misreads a London dining quirk, prompting a baffled reaction from a waitress as she jokes about wanting chips. The moment contrasts cultural dining habits with a humorous miscommunication over a simple dish.

London Rome

Clashing Dialog Over Auction Gate and Jersey Cows

Fragmentary speech references retrievers rather than pointers and mentions the Clearing Auction Gate of Jersey Cows and Heifers at FP A Dee's, located north of Norval Station. The dialogue suggests a financial or property auction context with unclear details.

Jersey Dee Norval Station

Erin Barn Fire Totally Destroyed Farm Barn

A Sunday night fire at the Deter Thompson farm in Erin Township destroyed a barn and nearly fifty head of stock. Loss about 10000 dollars, with partial insurance. Included were twenty Aberdeeen Angu cattle and 20 to 30 head of horses, 360 bushels of fresh fall wheat, and over two tons of hay. Fire seen for miles, buckets and engine brigades battled flames while the family attended church.

Deter Thompson Erin Township Acton Hallkburg Hearbhy

Milton Wins Again In Muddy I A A Playoff Fray

A large Milton crowd travels from Rodney and nearby towns as Milton defeats Rodney 4 to 2 in the third round O I A A IAA series at Milton Saturday afternoon. Rain delayed the start, another shower halted play in the fifth, and the visitors pressed for time called, but umpires ruled to continue. Miller struck out twice while Marsh allowed two runs as Milton outfielded and out hit the visitors. Rodney had won 4 to 3 at Rodney on Wednesday. a decisive third game will be played today.

Rodney Jow Millon Milton Marah

Acton Pair Sets New High Record

Acton entries highlight a lengthy list of crochet and embroidery items by Miss Pearl Wallace and Mrs. G H Wallace along with numerous contributions from Mrs. J T Adamson and others. The feature covers Bath Towels, Guest Towels, Pillow Slips, Table Runners, Napkins, and many decorative pieces, noting makers and styles in a community showcase.

Pearl Wallace Mra G. HW. Gwilzer Lealle ¢ Pearen J. 1 Adamson T. OH. Harmon Misa ‘Warl Wallace W. L. Watson Enya McDonald Mic4oy Edwards E. Crebor W. J. Watson OG Bwiteer Minu Pearl Wallice Centira Price I Grepor A. Near Alealle & Beary J. Adamnon Josph Gibbong W. Alexander Crebor Fidamsan Wong Veldhols Hishop Joseph Gibbons Baby G. G. Robertson Mra. Johnston A. I. Welton Indy Sarah Perkins W. R. Watson Joseph Ibbans Mini Pearl Wallace J. A. Adamson Miss Pearl Wallace Milas Lucy Edwards Finley Wasket HW. Adamson Noudolr Joesph Gibbons Wally Naby A. M. Neilson

Controversy and Self Control in Amicable Debate

A discussion on the value of self control during controversial exchanges. It argues that calm, temperate argument improves clarity and defends views under attack, while irritability or sarcasm weakens the debater and can end debates prematurely. The piece cautions against arguing for its own sake and praises reasoned, polite discourse.

Thas

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