10 Apr 1930
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1930
Page
1
Parish notice outlines a Monday youth gathering at 1.00 pm and a Wednesday prayer service with all welcome. It lists the Moderator Dr A J Ktag Glusvary with timings for the boy's and junior groups and mentions a Sunday morning clergyman service.
A garbled collection of auction and sale notices from Acton items list homes, vehicles, tools, and goods for sale, including a three cent column and various addresses, dates, and contact names. Multiple entries mention auction dates around April 19 and items like a carriage, house with garage, furniture, and a variety of consignment goods.
Spring 1930 Easter apparel ranges from coats and capes to girls wear and men’s suits. Large assortments in navy, black and new colors include lightweight fabrics, woven plaids, and plush accessories, with prices spanning low to mid dollars.
The fragment notes hydro power in a local system context but lacks clear events or names. The text references a person or group labeled Heuson and a growth of the local system, suggesting a report on power or infrastructure developments dated to last Sunday, but specifics are unreadable.
A community visit to Acton by Niagara Power officials reveals rising hydro capacity and transformer upgrades. The group, led by Superintendent Wilson, discusses plant value growth, consumer bills, and future upgrades while noting December 1933 debt plans and east Ontario demand.
The Women’s Institute met Wednesday afternoon April 2 with Ada Currie presiding. Members approved minutes, discussed charity work, and planned quilts for a burned family. May 21 will mark the society’s 5th anniversary with a program led by Mrs. Nhogkor.
The Kvarton Women's Institute held a Thursday afternoon meeting at Mrs John Stewart’s with small attendance. President led, minutes read, programme included community singing and readings by Mrs Mead Mrs Peavey Mrs Glawort and Lucy Diherwood-Liia. Tea was provided by Mrs Waad Mr Paavoy and Lucy Heberwood. Next meeting set for the annex of the church.
Local community records weekend visits among residents from Toronto to Guelph and Toronto areas. The notes mention Mr Chan Hyon, Milan Talay Martin, W J Weick, Hunton Winglow, and others at various homes, a fortieth anniversary, church events, and a wedding at Zion United Tabernacle with reception at 127 Florence Street, Hamilton.
Afternoon tea and sale of baking planned next to the Wydro Ghop on azure day April 1. Pancake and maple syrup served. several dishes noted as available with varied items.
A noisy mix of highway widening plans from Milton to Acton anchors the page, with council and church notices, theater and charity events, birthday milestones, daylight saving debate, and a court case in Guelph where four months’ confinement followed liquor violations. The piece ties local civic planning to cultural and social happenings across Milton, Guelph, and surrounding areas.
Community notices recount a series of events including a church funeral for Charles Henry Haart of Burlington and Milton, a large wedding at International United Church, and other local rites. It also mentions a motor accident near Guelph with injuries and social gatherings in Acton and nearby villages.
A large Knox Church congregation heard the call of a new pastor on Tuesday evening. The Rev. ML Le Winle Me Av of Utintex, N. a and formerly of Mitchell, Ontario, was chosen to lead the church. The vote drew strong support, and the Petrach was led by Rev. Dr. MecQuuray. The Presbytery’s meeting will be held tonight at Guelph with Andrew Oburel presiding. The call will be presented to Mr. Younie upon completion of formalities.
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