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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1933
Page
6
Obituaries and memorial notices list John Kennedy who died January 16 1932 and Jacob Wismer Gunnie who died January 10 1933 in Churchville. The items express family memories and farewell tributes from a wife and children to the departed husbands and fathers.
The column surveys cold snaps low temps and slow demand for snow shovels. It mentions longer days stronger sun and January clearances while noting hockey schedules and gifts unused. It also reports the Lakeside I O D E meeting, a fire incident near Willowdale Poultry Farm, Halton breeder Peter Peddie winning a provincial swine competition, a pedestrian struck on the Toronto Hamilton Highway, and a provincial police investigation.
Donations acknowledged for Acton Welfare Board funds totaling several amounts including 136.00 and 71.00 from various donors. An Old Time Dance is listed at Terrace Gardens in January 1933 with admission 25 cents and lunch provided. Also included are parenting tips and a note on sleep difficulties for two daughters.
Oakland County Lodge No. 3 I O O F records recall the life of Noble Grand Edward Huffman who died December 26 1939 his dedication as Recording Secretary from 1929 to 1931 and as Noble Grand from 1932 until his death. He aided the needy and visited the sick and bed ridden and will be remembered by the lodge and community. A E Cutler Vice Grand and Albert Wilson Recording Secretary sign the memorial.
A historical overview of major cantilever bridges from the Tay disaster of 1879 to the Quebec and Forth bridges, noting wind bracing failures, lengths, weights, and the evolution of cantilever design and erection methods in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It highlights the Tay, Forth, Quebec, and Cincinnati Southern bridges and the development of cantilever theory.
The piece urges courtesy as essential in business and at home. It claims a grumpy worker causes friction and lost time, while a cheerful breakfast greeting and polite goodbye improve daily prospects. It stresses starting temper practice at home to build a key business habit.
Entered Into Rest Charles Ferguson 80 a Erin Township pioneer died at his brother A G Ferguson Town Line Erin and Caledon Born in Scotland he came to Canada as a child and lived at Rockwood later Erin Township He boasted of building a corner on Parliament Buildings Queen s Park and a corner on the Soo Canal Survived by four brothers Donald Malcolm James and Alex all in Ontario Mrs Ferguson predeceased.
A large gathering paid last respects to William Cowan a Palermo resident for nearly 50 years who died Saturday at age 73. Born in Maryborough he moved to Palermo in 1884 farmed on concession 1 until retiring three years ago. Widower Mary Carrique survives with sons Ira Arthur and Frank all in the district. Rev J M Cameron led services at home and graveside in St Luke Cemetery with pallbearers Eckhardt Blake Wettlaufer Ford Rogers Robert Meares Victor Lawrence and John Lee.
David Waldie, a longtime district pioneer and Conservative, died at his daughter Mrs. J S Smith’s home in Killarney on December 31 at age 87. Born in Galashiels Scotland, he moved to Acton Ontario in 1862, then Manitou in 1882, later homesteaded near Cartwright before settling in Killarney. Burial was in Killarney Cemetery on Tuesday.
The Esquesing Township council discusses by laws to audit 1932 accounts and appoint Walter Brain as auditor. They approve borrowing authorizations to cover current expenditures and set dates for adjourned meetings and second readings.
A witty note describes a young flapper named Jane who, soaked by rain on a walk, arrived home looking vastly less chic than before. The quip contrasts her damp appearance with the idea of a blessed transformation by beauty.
The piece argues self investment surpasses stock investing for growth. It urges education as a profitable foundation and notes four years of college cost versus later earnings. For those who must leave school early, it promotes time and money spent on books, courses, and self development to build future returns.
John confides to Sandy that he faces a dilemma between marrying a wealthy widow he does not love and a poor girl he loves deeply. Sandy urges following his heart and marrying the girl he loves. John agrees and asks for the widow's address to consider the financial option.
The Halton County Children's Aid Society held its nineteenth annual meeting at Gordon Home on January 6 1933 with J M Denyes presiding. Inspector G F Thompson reported on a busy year showing 28 children in Shelter 20 boys 38 girls an increase of five. Fourteen children placed in foster homes nine boys six girls were committed by court orders. The society aided by the Provincial Department of Public Welfare reported strong support from officials including M A Sorsoliel Deputy Minister of Public Welfare and J J Kelso.
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