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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 19, 1935
Page
4
Tax Furs Pass records show a long list of Fair Day visitors including E Harrop of Milton. Mrs Thoa Kilty and Miss Jessie Young of Toronto. Mr Hughes Cleaver of Burlington. many from Milton, Toronto, Rockwood, Oakville, Grand Valley, Guelph, Ridgeway, Comber, Waterloo, Hillsburg, Weston and other towns. Notable notes mention Mr Duncan McDonald visiting Acton and Mr Stewart Lowrie returning from Tokyo with a world-spanning journey.
The Acton fair highlights numerous vegetable and fruit classes led by exhibitors Fendley and Hunter. Entries include carrots, beets, cabbage, and onions with top prizes for heaviest turnips and best collections. Fruits run from apples to grapes with Breckon and Skilling repeatedly named among judges and participants.
In a letter to Halton electors the author critiques Bennett's high tariff policy, noting farmers lost cream checks and prices while imports and exports fell. The piece argues tariffs increased unemployment as farming halves the population, and questions whether Bennett kept his promises.
A damaged OCR item notes the Canadian Department of Agriculture reviewing an export of Canadian poultry stock. The letter from France praises the stock with remarks on breeding, equipment, and hawk or magpie predation. It describes cockerels as improving and the overall stock as strong.
A letter from Dear Pace Paris notes the International Printers gathering lacks Tom Pace Paris man. It praises a well run paper, a strong staff, and mid Ontario readers. It mentions frost impact on plum shipments to England and the Duchess of Richmond voyage with food supplies for 800 aboard in Montreal.
The Ontario Temperance Federation promotes a leaflet reprinting a Atlantic Monthly article by Curtis Dji Inga of the National Safety Council. It summarizes experimental data on alcohol’s impact on motorists and urges provincial highway departments to distribute the leaflet with Moense plates in 1936. Endorsed by A J M General Secretary. Toronto August 20 1935.
Ads Alberta Sprowl and William J. Finlay wed at Knox Church Manse officiated by Rev H L Bennie on Saturday afternoon. Bride wore pale blue crepe with matching accessories. couple to honeymoon in Toronto before residing with the bride’s parents.
A musician notes Bennie’s talent and duties, saying the tall task of marching eight miles in parades will loom as Bennie learns the harp. The speaker contrasts Bennie with another boy warned to play the trombone, implying future paths.
The piece notes a rare sea worm called Paladolphines surfacing at dawn in October and November across certain South Pacific islands. It describes their vivid colors, the fishing effort to harvest them, and various raw or paste preparations. It also mentions egg aging concepts and a tasting unit likened to vintage wine.
A driver on O Connell Street misses a traffic constable at the firidge and apologizes. The officer cautions him to go around him next time whether he is present or not, prompting a reminder to pass him on the correct side.
Feature items include a Gary Cooper and Anne Sten wedding night scene in a comedy and the chapter 10 of The Law of the Wild. Also listed are a Geng Stratton Porter entry and a rugby reference amid a mix of adventures and entertainment.
A group of twelve British directors of education touring Canada to mark the 26th anniversary of the Overseas Education League. The contingent arrived aboard the Empress of Australia on September 4, visiting Quebec, Montreal, and other cities before returning to Southampton in late October.
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