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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1937
Page
16
In loving memory of our beloved husband and father uA Coxe who, with family and friends, honors his memory. The notice references a local memorial in St Joseph's and a bereaved family including a daughter and son in law. The fragmentary text hints at a September date and a family surname Moore or Doans.
Local notes describe early voting next Wednesday from 8 am to 7 pm with a Thanksgiving week reminder. Improvements at the post office and Brock Street bridge repairs are noted. Several incidents include a robbery on Guelph market, a house fire in Trafalgar Township, Brampton Fair attendance, and an injury to Marjorie Norton. A housing project on Park Avenue is mentioned and polling booths are listed for Acton subdivisions. A horse sale at Fitzpatrick farm draws attention with Percheron stock featured.
Courent Unit ed Church celebrated its ninety-ninth anniversary with Rev E W Brearley of Pilgrim Church Hamilton preaching both morning and evening. The choir led by John Smith and pianist Miss Abbitt, with support from Miss Kitching and Mrs Gardiner, provided music. A Monday women’s supper and program featured Acton Concert Orchestra and several local soloists. Churchill looks forward to its hundredth anniversary next year.
Lloyd Dingle outlines campaign positions in Halton County Ontario addressing Succession Duties and patronage. He criticizes Premier Hepburn and defends Rowe, pledging to aid farmers, oppose tax evasion claims, and support merit based civil service and highway work without political tickets.
A teacher uses a goldfish in class to prompt the children to name the creature. Teddy responds that a goldfish is a sardine that has become rich. A joke follows about a husband’s gift and his wife’s reaction, ending with her returning to her usual self.
Local business names Brushea Turpentine and Gundry Decorating Supplies appear in a historical advertisement. The fragment lists product types such as boiled or raw oil and decorating materials.
About forty friends and neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Freeman’s home for a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Risla Freeman. A brief program featured readings and poems by Helen MacEachern, Rhea Burgeas, Pred Spear, and Frank Burgess, with a wedding address from Mrs. Wm. Butler and gifts presented to the bride.
Portrait of Earl Rowe, long-time Gwillimbury Township public servant, celebrated in Newton Robinson. The piece traces his rise from councilman to federal cabinet and Ontario Liberal Conservative leadership, ending with a view of his farm life and family in Simcoe County.
A quirky contest ended with light banter between participants. The dialogue includes playful mispronunciations and playful boasts about endurance, ending with one speaker noting rest before fatigue sets in.
A longtime associate lauds Earl Rowe's contagious warmth sincerity and kindliness. The piece notes Rowe's twenty two years in public service and outlines a touring speaking schedule through Ontario until October 6th to spread his ideals.
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