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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1928
Page
4
The Perth Courier celebrates 95 years in print with a special retrospective on its growth under Walker Brothers now publishers of the paper. The Free Press notes continued progress and future expansion planned for the刊.
The Canadian Department of Finance states that in October no special financing or refunding will be needed to meet maturing loans. About 53 million dollars of government loans fall due, to be paid off in cash. The note underscores Canada's sound financial standing and stable business conditions.
A Milton Children’s Home is praised as a credit to Halton and Peel Counties after an inspection by visitors including Inspector W. H. Stewart. The visit highlighted cleanliness, building standards, and equipment as well as the staff Miss Telfer and Mr. Stewart. Officials are hailed for guiding at risk children toward becoming loyal Canadian citizens and to provide a lasting first real home.
The Bank of Montreal crop report notes three Prairie Provinces show good progress under ideal weather with negligible pest damage and minimal hail losses. Quebec and Maritime Provinces are favorable, Ontario faces wet spells delaying fall wheat harvest and some sprouting, while British Columbia ships early fruit. overall a record West crop and continued farmer prosperity are anticipated.
The Fergus News Record reports Acton struggles to fund and start a community arena. The town clerk resigns amid council tension. Beardmore Company offers to build the rink if the Legislature blocks debentures. Enthusiasm falters as residents weigh municipal versus private responsibility.
Dominion statistics show 233 60K births nationwide with Quebec leading in births 83 064 and Ontario 67 071 while deaths total 105 103. Heart disease tops causes at 1 775, infant deaths 8 209, and traffic fatalities 651 amid rising highway activity In Ontario observers report vehicle totals at No 2 No 5 No 11 highways reaching new highs with 20 082 vehicles at a Kingston Road junction.
In a heated stance Sir Henry Drayton moves to seize border warehouse stocks arguing presses Provincial law enforcement need Dominion support. He questions the need for warehouses that aid illegal traffic, urging their removal to curb prohibition violations on both sides of the border.
The Pension Fund of Ontario Workmen's Compensation Board stood at over eighteen million at year start, with total funds at $20.67 million. General Manager R B Morley notes the fund is not a reserve but pensions for past accidents, and only enough to cover hundreds of outstanding claims. The board reports investment details, interest rates, and bond holdings, while noting a long term rise in accidents since 1920 and showing York County as leading in incidents. In July 7,388 accidents were reported, with 40 deaths. July payouts totaled $513,000, including $88,774 for medical aid, while June payouts reached $536,062 with $101,783 for medical aid, marking a record month for Ontario.
The column highlights Hoover's stance on prohibition enforcement and upholding the eighteenth amendment. It notes the Muskoka plane crash as a grim reminder of dangers in aviation. It reports Canada’s farm product trade for the year ending March 31 1928 at 827654580, up 09 442390 or 0 2 per cent, with the US and British Isles accounting for 76 per cent of the total.
Neighborhood news notes many residents visiting relatives and attending events over the holiday. Names include Niuvjor Grant at Toronto police banquet, Keith Nizoh visiting Barma relatives, and Dr C V Williams family in Port Dover. Other travelers visit Montreal, Midland, Vancouver, and London.
A playful collection of quirky questions and puns. The text asks about heat days for pane renken and smallest bridge, plus wordplay on letters and animals. It ends with questions about Honda and doubles in mate, inviting clever answers.
Burlington notes list visitors and holidays from London and Toronto residents. Margaret Halliwell and Margie Warrin visit friends, with various other locals and guests spending holidays in Owen Bound, Muskoka, and nearby areas. A Knox Presbyterian revival and reactions to a cow accident are also mentioned.
Milton Cairns and Mrs. Agnew of Grouffville relocate with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Agnew and Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Andrew leaving town for Wingham amid friends’ regret. Miss Randall of Galt and Miss Gertrude Randall of Montreal visited Mrs. J. M. Field. Civic holiday observed quietly. firemen demonstrated at Dunnville, with friends joining them.
Names and brief movements of residents include Charles P. Tuck visiting St Catharines, Carl Carton visiting Helleville, Miss Eather Robinson from London visiting her brother F J Robinson, the Roussells vacationing at Wasaga, and Amos Heaven on a New York business trip. Other items: W W King completes a project linking Stratford and Goderich, Harold Gurling on a Chicago trip, George Dawson family moving to Windsor, and several social gatherings plus a gale damaging a residence.
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