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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 16, 1933

Page

5

Council Debates Salary Cuts for Officials and Councillors

The Acton council considers salary reductions for officials and councillors amid talks on re-engagement of a fire truck caretaker. McPherson and Mills face pay cuts, councillors vote to trim their own salaries by twenty percent and adjust wage rates for workers. Nightwatchman salary remains undecided as discussion continues.

AL Lasby Tt. G. “King Ans H. N. Farmer R. J. McPherson Jas. Mills E. E. Harrop Sted McPherson Acton Jones Reeve -Thetford Reeve S. M. Lasby J. E. McMillan W.A. Lasby Harrop W. A. Lasby E. Jones R. J.mcpherson James. Mills

Beauty of Nature and the Hidden Heart of Polluted Waters

Ruskin argues that roadside ponds and urban drains hold landscape and sky within. He says water bodies reveal beauty if viewed deeply, contrasting dull appearances with the blue sky and June clouds.

Good Health Ten Commandments For Daily Living

A list promotes simple self care steps for well being. It urges outdoor activity breathing clean air proper rest sun exposure plain food hydration and positive social influence while advocating a golden rule approach to others.

Acton Defeats Georgetown To Claim Rivalry Victory

Acton edges Georgetown 2-0 in a hard fought hockey match securing the rival clash win. Holloway starred in goal with strong saves while Spooner and Butch Gib bons contributed to Acton’s offense and defensive play. Georgetown struggled to convert as Acton maintained control through the final period.

Acton Georgetown Terry Woods Archie Tost Hewitt McCutcheon Butch” Gibbons Bil Holloway Test Spooner Huffman Bill Holloway Walters Ritchie Thompson Butch Gibbons Greer Bradley Bill Ward Joe B. Bradley Holloway Thomp Butch Jover Gibbons I. Marzo Richardson Brown Thomipson J. Bradley

Leftover Cooking Tricks and Quick Dishes

Appearances of two simple recipes to use leftovers attractively. Chicken Orleans Cut uses leftover chicken tomatoes onions carrots and sugar baked gently. Ham Moulds mix ham bread crumbs milk butter and seasonings baked in custard cups with white sauce.

Orleans

Acton and Toronto Teams Set For Dominion Hockey Final

A. R. Clarke's Toronto club meets Acton in Acton Arena Monday for the Dominion Hockey Tanners Championship. Junior matches Acton vs Georgetown boost Peter Smith Trophy chances while Guelph and Oakville vie for group honors. Referee Percy Lesueur from Hamilton to oversee both games.

A. R. Clarke Toronto Acton Dominion Hockey Tanners Acton Arena Clarke Georgetown Peter Smith Acton Boys Guelph Oakville Percy Lesueur Hamilton

Community Social Life Notes and Local Visits

The column lists social visits and attendances across towns including Tor onto Guelph Acton Erin Comber Stratford and Stratford Normal School events. It notes funerals for Mrs. J B Leslie and Richard Burnside and mentions Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil sales increasing wherever introduced.

Thomas

Doctor and Patient Banter on Sleep and Cold

A doctor asks if the patient followed advice to sleep with windows open. The patient replies yes, then says the cold remains, noting only his suit and watch were lost. The exchange ends with a light, humorous tone about remedies and minor misfortune.

Fruit Jelly and Vanilla Tapioca Junket Method

A compact home canning and dessert guide notes making lemon jelly from grapefruit oranges and lemon juice with sugar and long boiling. It then describes vanilla tapioca junket using a tablet dissolved in water and vanilla flavored milk poured over tapioca and chilled.

Revival edition of British Pharmacopoeia boosts medical shelves

A revived edition of the British Pharmacopoeia, published by the General Medical Council, is expected to circulate widely among chemists and doctors. Ten years of work shaped the new edition, with ongoing work planned for the next revision as methods and formulas continually change. The piece notes that cod liver oil remains trusted by mothers, while halibut liver oil offers higher vitamin value.

General Medical Council

Limited Has Briggins an ears for music

The exchange questions Briggins musical talent noting his ears but criticizing his habit of using his voice beyond his natural range.

Briggins

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