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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 13, 1930

Page

8

Acton Arena and Curling Rink Cost Under Estimate

In Acton council records the new Arena and Curling Rink came in under the $15 000 estimate. Key contributors were McDonald Hansen Beardmore Acton Tanning Co and local firms who provided supervision and materials without architects fees. The project delivered a larger, more satisfactory building at a guaranteed cost, with public thanks to all responsible.

Acton Messrs J. M. McDonald CoVdascn Beardmore ‘Co Acton Tanning Co McDonald Hansen Caplacctia

Acton hockey team praised for league success

The piece lauds Acton's hockey squad as the standout in their group, noting a strong season in which they won seven games and lost two. It highlights team harmony, fan support, and community pride in a cooperative effort that brought home victory and goodwill for Acton.

Milton Acton Hhey Suce Jas

Rumor of a government store in Halton sparks county debate

A long muddled note discusses rumors of establishing a government liquor store in Oakville or Halton County. The Young People’s Society of United Church weighs the issue while A H Lakelock opposes liquor sales countywide. Past events in Guelph are cited to argue liquor access increases harm.

Milton Iguor Stoye Oakvile KoMe Halton Are Perance Young People's Society of Wae Jeno United Church A.hlakelock Mo Plp Agaist Hutton Guelph

Important Legislation Outlined In Speech From The Throne

The speech from the throne at the opening of the Provincial Parliament outlines acts to be pushed this session. Key items include higher salaries for Cabinet Ministers, funding details for elections, and laws covering Security Frauds Prevention, Liquor Control, Milk and Cream, Power Commission, Fire Prevention, and Highway Traffic. The government seeks a large majority to push measures with electorate watching. The finance section notes a substantial surplus despite rising service costs and debt retirement, enabling pension funding and new engagements without new revenue. Public accounts and estimates will be submitted soon.

Power Commission Ravenue Ato

Giving to the Church and the Tithe Question

A Kingston Whig-Standard commentary discusses church giving using Agures figures for pledges to cover various costs, notes that weekly pledges often miss total contributions, and argues many members could increase donations though fairness of comparisons varies. The piece weighs the value of tithes against broader church fundraising and personal generosity.

Kingston

Editorial Note on Stock Split Proposal by CPR

Editorial notes discuss Canadian Pacific Railway seeking a four to one stock split. The move is described as a popular method to decide an abnormal dividend and to benefit shareholders by distributing profits as stock rather than cash.

Neighborhood Notes From Mir and Myre Tales

A long village column details visits and social events in Hod rath Manitoba to Acton and Georgetown residents. It notes weddings, illnesses, and local farming matters with scattered names, places, and weekly routines. The item also reports on skating rink plans and community meetings.

Men 40 Plus Warned About Health Issues and Remedies

An advertisement-style piece urges men past 40 to read about common ailments such as back pain headaches and urinary symptoms. It touts Dr Southworks’s URATAIS as a simple remedy promising quick relief and a money back satisfaction guarantee. It claims dramatic improvements and urges immediate purchase.

Dr. Southworks Uratais Brett Tye Jane

Winter Rink Tales and Town News Amid Snow and Social

A fragmented snippet-rich column reflects Milton town life with mentions of rink openings, carnival planning, and social notices. It records weather quirks, the opening of a new skating rink in Cyargetown, a carnival planned for Thursday, and reports on local gatherings, weddings, and library events. Names of locals and nearby towns appear amid sketches of winter conditions and community happenings.

John OC Han Enllye Guelph Georgelow Uris Osos Leound Ulsu Aketiog Acton USA Weller Marcy Ovaning Tha Semson

Unclear OCR Item From Public Notice Archive

Fragmentary OCR text shows times and nonsensical phrases. Readable entities include days of the week and a mall reference. No coherent event, action, or accountable parties are identifiable.

Unreadable OCR Freight and Delivery Notice Summary

Fragmented text mentions daily time stamps and freight pickup or delivery actions. References include Terente Terralnal Keele Keele, Doranto, special express freight delivery, and assorted times such as 4-OBA yy and 3.53 p.m. No clear persons or organizations defined beyond vague place names.

Terente Terralnal Keele Ulah Avenow Special Express Doranto

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