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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
1
The Acton Farmers Club will hold its annual meeting at the Carnell Chamber in Acton on Saturday January 3 1920 at 230 PM. The auditors report will be presented and officers for the next year elected.
A long dispatch reports two Christmas gatherings for Acton Tihales Company employees and associated workers. Children received boxes with sweaters gloves and candy. a second session mirrored the afternoon program with tea and more gifts. Community notices include council bonuses for wire fences and church activities, plus local officials' salaries and a crane of charitable events.
The message expresses gratitude to friends and patrons for a year of goodwill and growing patronage. It pledges unfailing determination to keep service before all else as the business continues to expand its circulation and extend season greetings to subscribers across its large area.
Local workers at Bourtimore and Co Acton Tanning Co will close Tuesday and reopen next Monday for Christmas. The move allows hundreds of employees a holiday break.
Visitors arrive for Christmastide from Toronto, Teeswater, Embro, Guelph, and Toronto University. Many stay at home by the fireside or visit friends, with several travelers returning or leaving for relatives during the holidays.
The High School community held a farewell style celebration for Ex Principal W H Stewart with a student and teacher program including chorus drama and recitations. An address by former pupil Thubal Anderson and a gift of a carved electric-reading lamp accompanied by a plush chair marked the tributes from pupils and staff as they spoke of his sixteen years of leadership.
At a Thursday meeting the County Council discussed a proposed high level bridge over the Hixteen In Tree Falgar. The estimated cost is 210000 with alternate routes at least 200000. The contract was awarded to Norwaast McLaomt but delayed due to weather and ground conditions. Nine iron adders will be purchased from Moneton Ne He for 60 foot lengths. County provincial funding would cover forty to fifty percent. The council debated delaying decision to next year.
Georgetown Brayeh announces two new rooms behind their offices on Berea Street for public convenience. One room serves ladies and children plus a writing area. the other hosts a mural service register for livestock and farm products. Open daily 9 to 10 except Sunday. Knox Church induction planned January 8.
The gathering celebrated Minn Moyer’s long service at Acton School with gifts and speeches. Principal Weathart and guests expressed gratitude for her dedication during a memorable afternoon, as students and staff offered warm tributes and framed keepsakes.
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