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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
4
The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association announces selection of 16 member town weeklies in Ontario for the weekly roster. Editors highlight strong local reporting and community focus across towns.
A December 20, 1928 column urges readers to abandon self defeating thoughts. It advocates confidence and hard work over luck or pessimism to attract friends and achieve success this holiday season.
The Fergus News Record celebrates ten years of That Inside Page written by Mr. Hugh Templin under the pen name Whig. The feature has become a local staple with timely fair comment attracting a wide readership and steady influence over a decade.
A Collingwood Bulletin note and Fergus News Record review show Acton voters choosing two women for the School Board. One won the highest total and the other placed second as Trustee, signaling a shift beyond traditional male leadership. The Fergus item notes women also served on Fergus Board of Education.
The author reflects on the approaching Christmas season and the bustle of preparation. Despite fatigue from early efforts, memories of past joyful celebrations buoy the writer as they anticipate the four days remaining. The piece emphasizes thoughtfulness, gifts, and shared happiness ahead of the holiday.
The piece reflects on crafting new holiday greetings while acknowledging the enduring core wish for everyone is a merry Christmas. It notes the festive decorations and the universal desire to extend a warm seasonal greeting to all.
Canadian farmers at the 1928 International Live Stock Exposition and Grain and Hay Show took top honors across wheat oats and seeds. Herman Trello of Wem ble y Alberta claimed the world championship for field peas and won reserve champion for wheat. Ontario breeders led blue ribbons with wins in horses cattle and sheep.
Editorial notes similar strife across Ontario as Fergus, Barrie, and Burlington confront budget strains. Barrie reports boiler costs over 2100 with no provision whereas Fergus seeks 2000 from council and Burlington rejects a 60000 public request. Public fatigue grows over education department guidance.
The piece comments on the influenza epidemic and other illnesses across the countryside urging strict preventative measures during the festive season. It warns of fire hazards from decorations and notes Canada's building permits rising 18.5 percent in the first eleven months of 1928. It also critiques postal delays, discusses Santa on radio, Christmas numbers from regional papers, and newspaper consolidations, including Tweed News.
Local notes report residents visiting, traveling to Orlando for winter, and a mayoral group leaving for Ottawa to discuss a new post office. The Georgetown Women’s Institute sent a bale of goods to Northern Ontario. J H Mackenzie finishes the Gregory Theatre, praised as Western Ontario’s finest town theatre. opening set for December 20.
Toronto visitors Mrs Rilla Porden and Mrs James Murray socialize with locals including Bir Russell and Roy Grundy. Edmonton visitor N H Null spends days with father W Hull. Reeve James Justica and officials attend County Council. Erin hosts a Town Hall social with the Inglewood orchestra and a large young crowd.
Constantine Penny heads to Nova Scotia to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Murray Pither and family visit Oakville. Dr and Mrs M J Butler plan winter in Penticton. Mr and Mrs R W MacNeil to winter with daughter in Cleveland. Mrs MacNeill recovered enough to travel. Hugh MacNeill, large San Diego property owner, to spend winter there. Appleby School closes early for Christmas travel. Mrs George Havill elected to Acton school board. Albert Aiken takes post at National Trust Company in Toronto. Pred Kerr moves from Bank of Montreal Oakville to a Toronto branch.
A statuary municipal council gathering is planned for Saturday. The Nelson Lakeshore Water Commission and town water board met to approve water supply plans for part of the town. Obituary notes the Regina Saskatchewan death of Mrs Herbert C. Francis, youngest daughter Ruth Rutherford. High School Board hired Architect Geo Evans for an addition and will reconvene Tuesday. A by law hearing in Strathcona hall featured W S Davis Mayor Robinson Orville Walsh and Hughes Cleaver. vote on December 23 in Nelson township.
Oat king A McCutcheon of Guelph No 1 wins the Guelph Bankers Trophy for the third straight year for the county's best oat sample. The cup, donated by local banks in 102%, becomes permanent property after repeated victories. Lord Deaconanold remarks on timely opportunity.
The column notes Mrs A L Cham’s illness and well wishes from friends. Laura Heatherington of Toronto visits sister Miss Heatherington from the high school teaching staff. Miss L Malin resigns from the public school teaching staff effective Christmas holidays. Hon Dr Montleth provincial treasurer spoke at Milton business men’s banquet at the Milton Inn. Mrs Jno Ball Ash visits with Mr R White. Mrs White’s bridesmaid Mrs Dall attended a wedding last Christmas. Mr and Mrs Pilky of Toronto visit Mr and Mrs W R Wheeler. Pilky was formerly on the Milton high school teaching staff. T E Weir of Milton operated on for eye trouble. operation successful, returns home. Mrs L Jacobs and children of Goderich visit her mother Mrs Walden. Mrs E B Randall and children visit her parents Mr and Mrs Boyd at Walkerville. A W T U meeting held at Mrs J Danyen’s on Tuesday. report on convention by Miss Hadlay. Margaret Maxted undergoing treatment in Hamilton General Hospital. many friends wish her speedy recovery.
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