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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 13, 1930

Page

3

Acton Arena and Curling Rink Come Under Estimate

The Council credits local firms and residents for completing the arena and curling rink under the $15 000 estimate. J M McDonald and Councillor Covidascn supervised the work to save architect fees, with plans by McDonald and Hansen. Savings came from moving steel frames, incidentals, and detailed cooperation, reflecting well on Acton’s progress.

Acton Messrs J. M Acton Tanning Co McDonald Hansen Copsectia

Acton Hockey Team Earns Community Support in First Year

In Milton readers celebrate Acton’s hockey season as the Red and White tops its intermediate league peers. Townspeople praise the team’s harmony, teamwork, and strong performances, noting they have won seven of ten games and earned broad community backing for a first-year success.

Cheshaw Milton Acton Prauip Wltridds Telete I 2 Jules Hnet Htto Ae Tha

Rumor of Four Inch Movement Sparks County Liquor Store Debate

Local inquiries reference a proposed government liquor store in Halton County with talk of Oakville or central Halton. The Young People’s Society and A Haleock oppose any store, arguing prohibition would curb driving and injuries. Residents recall past issues with liquor kept in county without local distribution outlets.

Milton Oakville Halton Young People's Society of Wae Jeno United Church A.hlakelock M. Plp Hutton Guelph

Speech from throne outlines key provincial acts this session

The throne speech sketches major legislation including the Security Frauds Prevention Act, Liquor Control Act, Milk and Cream Act, Power Commission Act, Fire Prevention Act, and Highway Traffic Act. It promises ample government majority, salary increases for cabinet ministers, and funding for pensions without new revenue sources.

Anony Tein Power Commission Farout Ravenue Ato

Giving to the Church and the Tithe Question

A Kingston Whig-Standard view analyzes church giving, noting modern pledges compare oddly to costs like gum, soda, or lunch, but warns such figures can mislead. It argues many churchgoers give more through additional appeals, festivals, and building funds, and suggests some could increase their offerings considerably.

Kingston Whig- Standard

Editorial Notes on Stock Split and Dividends

The piece discusses the Canadian Pacific Railway seeking a four to one stock split. It notes the move as a popular method to decide an abnormal dividend and as a natural benefit for shareholders.

Seeina

Neighborhood News Highlights and Local Visits

Town gossip notes visitors from Hod rat Manitoba and Lor tate as well as Acton and Toron a. Several hometown residents attend gatherings in Georgetown and nearby hamlets. A detailed account covers a skating rink project, local industry changes, and community events including birthdays and health updates.

Thompson Lortate Yaturday Won Arnold Acton Gaturday Cowley Toron'a Goorua Arthuys Mia Welta Yair Pynag Allalon Xulltor Georgetown Walerm Tamegrara George Walters Che Hera Junior Nicklin Albart Nicklin Stich Vet Ruuna McClarvin John' Ill John Cammron Oiavoor Coretakor John Mil Mitch Cobban Campbell Cameron Sam Campbell Thomas Iibbage Mio Ramshaw Yrow Orana Medtarvin Tor

Men Past 40 Should Read This

An elderly male audience is advised about health issues that increase after forty such as back pain, headaches, weight gain, fatigue, and urinary troubles. The ad promotes Dr. Southwares URATAIY, claiming quick relief with a money back guarantee and strong testimonials from customers who found relief.

Dr. Southwares Tye Jane John C. Hill Guelph Georgelow Osos Wilday Pygilig Georgekawn Tululeu Mack Acton Weathur Stey Uren Nickiin Tha Semson

Winter rink lessons and town notes from Milton

Milton notes a rough winter with skating at the new Charlestown rink, postponed events, and crowds. Reports mention residents Milton Mrs Rob Allan and Detroit visitors, Royal Templars from Aidan Carnell, a manuscript public charity tally, and local sports updates with the town hall alarm and a household remedy promotion.

Milton Mia Robert Allan Red Blanch Irwin Detroit Lw . T. A. Hittelhisnn Frank Je. McConnell van Kone Toe Champlan Templara Fron Aidan Carnell Mamlness Regios Copnel Milas Laure Mowlag Chairoian Charles 'T Hrerglary Heil Cochrane Routitee

Fragmentary notes on daily rates and events

The readable fragments reference stem and pan values, a noon time marker, and a string of daily abbreviations with exceptions for Monday Tuesday and Sunday. Mentions of a mall and a flag atop a structure appear as unclear notes or placeholder items.

Keele Hired and Freight Delivered by Special Express

Teronte Terralnal Keele Hired and SS Ulah Avenue freight delivered by special express freight. Freight picked up at any address added to Doranto.

Teronte Terralnal Keele Ulah Avenow Special Express Doranto

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