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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
5
The column lists numerous visits and holidays among locals and guests from Toronto, London, Port Cothorno, Grand Valley, and Oakville. It notes engagements of Anna Evelyn Meredith to Charles W Lucas and Margaret Edten Townsend to Frank Oliver Hunter, plus health updates and church news.
A noisy billiard hall exchange captures Goodman claiming he will ask a woman about a flirtatious remark and implying the woman is his wife. The remark prompts curiosity about social conduct.
The death of Hon Lincoln Goldie of Guelph former Provincial Secretary occurred at Guelph General Hospital early Saturday. He served in Ferguson’s cabinet and in business and public roles including Patrician Fund procureer and director on the Canada Wheat Board. He is survived by his widow Katelle Bricker and two children.
At the Public Utilities Commission meeting Commissioners Mason and others approved payment of hydro and utility accounts totaling 3,000.31 dollars. A letter from the Ontario Municipal Electric Association urged fall public meetings to address hydro statements. Arrangements were set for water service at Allen Selahiman's new house and work on Young Street reconstructions continued with wires being strung.
Mrs Werdman of Yoranton visited Mr and Mrs Frank Blnnle. Rav Whidell returned home to Waomilton after a summer with his daughter Mrs Malka Viannitter. The corn roast at Mr Ras Mecknery’s on Friday was a splendid success. Y Hydro men continue work on the Jing to Ballinnfad. Miss Robinson of Erin visited her niece Mrs Duncan Porgarcon. Mr and Mrs Alfred Soper spent time with friends at Bowmumiville. Mrs McKinnon of Choaley visited Hoy and Mrs Aitken in Maine. Mrs Richard Yarnalde returned from St Josephs Hospital Guelph somewhat improved.
A continued list of top entries and winners from the school fair including collections of weeds leaves and scraps, drawings, crayon art, and various races for children under 14. Notable participants include Eve Tyers Peggy Greth Naomi Beban Laura Bonus Dorothy Dredge and Gordon Price among others.
wholesale dairy and poultry quotations from Toronto show No 1 creamery butter at 23 to 00 cents, pasteurized creamery butter 32 to 00, and churning cream 32 to 00. Poultry and eggs prices vary by grade and delivery. wholesale vegetables note domestic potatoes at 40 to 50 cents per bag. Grain and wool quotes cover No 1 and No 2 Northern wheat, timothy, and oat straw with ranges for Ontario potatoes.
Humorous dialogue centers on cooking and leftovers with the line about miking ay left-over. The exchange features humorous misstatements and a prompt to eat the nonthin food immediately. Readers get a slice of domestic wit from a light moment.
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