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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1937
Page
7
In loving memory of our beloved husband and father uA Coxe and references to family names follow, indicating a memorial notice in a historical newspaper. The fragment mentions September dates and Saint Joseph's, with unclear full details.
Local notes report early voting hours on Thanksgiving week with 8 am to 7 pm next Wednesday. Repairs continue on Brock Street bridge and post office improvements proceed. Robbery of $160 to $180 reported in Guelph market. A fire destroys W Dennis’s Trafalgar Township home. Acton residents attend Brampton Fair in good weather. Polling booths listed for Acton subdivisions. Marjorie Norton breaks her arm at Park Day. A Fitzpatrick farm horse sale draws interest with Percherons among offerings.
The Couvenit United Church marked its ninety ninth anniversary with morning and evening services led by Rev R W Brearley formerly of Pilgrim Church Hamilton. The choir led by John Smith with pianist Mrs Abbitt provided music along with Miss Kitching and Mrs Gardiner assisting. A Monday women’s association fowl supper featured Acton Concert Orchestra and performances by Mrs Kirkness Miss Kitching Mim Akitt Miss Foreman Mrs Black and her students. Rev AO W Poreman delivered readings from Beliinstad. Churchill congregation looks toward its hundredth anniversary next year.
Lloyd Dingle Liberal Conservative candidate for Halton County argues Succession Duties are a federal matter, attacks Premier Hepburn’s promises, and condemns patronage. He contrasts Rowe’s civil service reform and highway job fairness with Hepburn’s dismissals and party politicization, urging voters to back Rowe for clean government.
A teacher places a bowl of goldfish on a table as she asks the children to name the fish. Teddy replies that a goldfish is a sardine that has become rich. A joke follows about a diamond brooch gifted for a birthday and the wife’s reaction.
Readable text notes Brushea Turpentine and Gundry Decorating Supplies as part of a local trade listing. The fragment references products like boiled or raw oil and decorating materials.
About forty friends gathered Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Freeman’s home for a miscellaneous shower in honor of Silas Riss Freeman. A program featured songs poems and a reading, followed by a gift presentation and a cordial toast from Mrs. Wm. Butler and friends.
A portrait of Earl Rowe, celebrated Ontario politician, detailing his rise from Gwillimbury Township council to federal leadership. The piece highlights his deep roots in Newton Robinson, his family, farm life, and the character shaping his public service across decades.
The text presents a playful exchange in a rural voice with questions and replies about fatigue and routine. The characters discuss tiredness, a boss, and routines, ending on a note of steady work and humor.
A longtime associate extols Earl Rowe as a warm, sincere and likable leader. His enduring parliamentary experience, strong ideals, and twenty-two years in public service are cited as evidence of his fitness for future Ontario public life. Rowe plans a speaking tour across Ontario through October 6, drawing praise from friends and supporters.
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