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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1934
Page
2
A widening project on the Acton to Milton stretch with dangerous curves near Speyside will enhance safety. A sizable crew from local townships works under county relief plans to complete the improvement.
The Public Utilities Commission held its fortnightly session with Commissioners L G King R J Kerr and Reeve E Thetford present. The board approved payments to various vendors for hydro gas truck repairs and office supplies and discussed pole stock and potential cooperation with neighboring municipalities.
Neil McPhail of Nassagawey a was gored by a bull on his father’s farm about two weeks ago. He was treated for severe abdominal gashes and is reported to be doing well at the General Hospital in Guelph with his condition much improved.
A humorous exchange in a period column shows a shopper seeking a Christmas present for her husband and the shopwalker requesting details about marriage length to aid her choice. The scene plays on polite briskness and department store banter.
HOCKEY SCHEDULE for the First Group lists Acton as the site for the opening Dec 27 game with New Hamburg visiting. The schedule covers Dec 28 through Feb 1 with matches in Acton Georgetown Elora Fergus New Hamburg and Fergus each date and notes home and home finals for the group title.
Interior work on the new YMCA building progresses with the heating system now in operation and no leaks. First coat of plaster applied, finishing coat started on the second story. Flooring and wood trimming await plaster setting, aiming to finish by late January or early February. the Public Utilities Commission office section will be completed first to move from its current quarters.
A meeting last Thursday appointed officers and committees for the Acton Curling Club. President J M McDonald and 1st Vice President E J Hassard led a strong slate as plans for a season with promising ice and social events were outlined.
Robert Kerr and Son of Acton led wins with their Hackney horses including Sonny Boy named champion stallion. In Acton, removal of old long-distance telephone wires from Mill Street advances street clearance as workmen dismantle lines and enclose cables. Tops of remaining poles may be trimmed for cleaner appearance.
The district reports a henhouse theft of 75 hens at James McKitrick’s farm and notes a local bicycle accident near Oakville with injuries. Fire tears through a Guelph building used by Commercial Motor Bodies, firefighters halt the blaze. A Brampton court fines a truck driver for lengthy hours and reckless driving. Wellington County names William J. Keith Road Superintendent, succeeding John M. Young. The A Y P A holds a devotional meeting with Christmas plans and a play titled Michael presented by Tolstoy’s tale influences.
The article covers early hockey turnout, ice-making speeds, and roster trials led by Dr. Nelson and Conch Mann. It notes Bill Holloway leaving the nets, names hopeful goalkeepers, and mentions Guelph and OCHA traffic with Junior and Intermediate teams facing schedule disputes. A benefit game Friday night raises funds with local notables set to play.
A two-year old Holstein named Apple bred and owned by D. H. McCaugherty & Son of Streetsville Ont has completed her first lactation in the 365 day division of the ROP with total production of 12073 pounds and an average fat test of 3.86 percent. The record was made under twice daily milking.
The Eramosa Branch of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association held its annual meeting at the Dominion House in Rockwood. The year’s report was read and praised, officers were elected, and social events included a trousseau tea for Miss Edna Gibbon hosted by Mrs. A. Mason and a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. E. J. Nelson for Miss Gibbon. A cattle theft and slaughter was reported near Erin Township, with a 1150 pound steer missing and later carcass found. provincial constable Lloyd Mennie expected an arrest soon. County road expenditures for Wellington total 84005.02 on a 92542.87 budget, with breakdowns for roads, suburban roads, provincial highways, and county property. A loan of 260000 was noted with cash on hand of 5259.63.
United Church Sunday School concert Tuesday evening December 18 at Woodside School 8S?S. Erin Dublin Christmas Concert December 21 Special number Toymaker Dream Admission 25c per couple or 15c each. Hinton lucky draw December 24 eight day chime clock coupons at purchases. Churchill Sunday School Christmas Concert December 24 Excellent program with religious drama. Christmas Concert at S.8 No. 7 Nassneg neg December 17 Admission 5c Lunch served. Busy Bees Bazaar December 15 United Church School Room Towels Aprons Dolls Candy and more. Greenock Christmas Concert December 19 815 sharp drills choruses dialogues musical numbers Play Fun in a Country Store Orchestra Admission adults 150 children 10c.
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