28 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1935
Page
1
A community gathering at the Pionessa Cemetery board social featured games and refreshments. Acton teams visited Hillsburg for hockey and the Intermediate B championship race narrows to about five teams.
Acton Public Utilities Commission met Friday in the new Board Room with Commissioners Arnold Harrison and Chairman King presiding. Notes show payments to Bell Telephone, Grand & Toy, Jas B. Chalmers, Sangamo Co. and others totaling 33,443.26 while discussions covered new billing equipment, time savings, and a potential Ontario Hydro plan with a $400 cost, though a definite decision was deferred.
The True Blues held an event at Mrs Browne's Willow Street home on Wednesday afternoon. First prize went to Mrs W. B. Rumsey and second to Mrs Cornell. A charity lunch followed. Upper School certificates may be granted without examinations, saving the department an estimated 20000 yearly.
Acton defeated the Elora Rocks 6-0 to clinch the group hockey championship on a neutral ice after a 4-4 round tie. The win came in front of the largest crowd of the year at Guelph Arena with strong support from Acton fans and a celebratory homecoming. Norm Morton starred with multiple goals and assists as Acton dominated Elora from early in the game and extended their group lead to 6-4 on the round.
Fire damaged a fully furnished unoccupied Georgetown residence on Ghelph Street with losses around 1500 dollars. Ontario traffic across Bath Road No 33 and Napanee Kaladar routes faced heavy delays due to recent conditions.
Attorney General and Hydro Commissioner fault the prior Conservative government for mismanagement of the Niagara power system. They warn rates may rise if the condition continues, noting a $2.86 million deficit and a drastic drop in contingency reserves from 14.6 million to 6.5 million. The debate extended hours with more to come.
The arena hosts Rural League games with Blue Springs, Edna Milly, Brook Vite, York Road results. Church League Anglicans and St Joseph draw 9 3. Acton Shoe Factory defeats Brampton 6 3. Midget League Masters over Kentner 2 0. Naval League Yue Springs beats Rockwood 6 3. Brookville over Eden Mills 5 1. Lorne School defeats York Road 3 7. Midget League Ying team tops Wilbot 4 2. Jonu Mays wins Ghoa Mactory in overtime 4 3. Intermediates OH A night and Saturday night for skaters conclude. Weather mild with good attendance.
A terse dialogue unfolds about a man named Deraxi who is said to owe money or seek repayment. The exchange hints at intrigue or financial trouble, with one speaker pressing urgency and the other responding ambiguously. The fragment suggests a tense moment centered on debt.
Acton Citizens Band will give a concert Sunday at 8 30 p m in the Town Wall after church services directed by Mr Mason. The program includes Old Windred by Guiliana, selections by Kirkpatrick and Moock, quartettes and male quartettes, and ends with Abide With Me and God Save the King.
Canada displays a broad manufacturing exhibit at the Empire Section in London. Forty four firms and the Canadian Government present varied goods from food products to rubber items, furniture, toys, and consumer wares illustrating national industry.
Regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute at Mrs. O J Browne's home Thursday March 7 at 2 30 pm. Comedy skit Mrs Jones Entertainment by the Ynait tut Friday night March 8 at eight in Purich Mall. Dance follows with admission 2d. Ban ockburn Women's Institute dance at Legion Hall Wednesday March 4 with music and supper, admission 4d includes bucky number for quilt.
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