16 Jan 1930
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1930
Page
1
A fragmented church notices list services and meetings at Acton including ministers Poole and others. Events span Sunday and Monday with prayer meetings, sermons on Worthy and Unworthy, light of the cross, and religious programs for the community.
Classified notices offer low cost jobs and rentals including a sought position in Aston Ontario and positions in Montreal Quebec. Listings describe furniture moves and pole loading tasks with unspecified earnings and a promise of high weekly profit.
The notice pitches a white elephants sale to clear winter stock including women's and children's apparel hats hosiery gloves underwear dress goods silks draperies wall coverings and men and boys wearables. Prices are cut to fractions of regular and quantities are limited until the end of the month. Hurry to claim these at bargain levels while available.
Esquising councilors Wiha Appelbe Mullin and Deputy Carrie Cleave presided over the first meeting at Thwart town. They reviewed minutes, approved accounts, and listed payments to various individuals and firms including Campbell Glenwillapu Murray and others for municipal services and hospital costs.
A report from Acton details the call and acceptance of Reverend Stewart, MA, to Chalnerd Church, after eight years at Knox Church Acton. The Acton delegation supported the move, with church leaders noting his strong community impact and educational involvement. The transfer includes council action to approve by laws and appointments for 1930.
The board discussed routine public utilities matters including water pumping totals for the year 26,046,000 gallons, staffing and printing costs, and payments to contractors. Commissioners J. Ker, King, and Reeve Mason led discussions while thanking staff for cooperation in the past year.
Three individuals faced Magistrate Moore this week on charges of wanton trespass at the Eden Crown reserve. Each case ended with a $10 penalty and the banter’s guns were captured. Nearby reports note a contrasting scene of animal neglect investigations and a separate community meeting in Toronto.
The Acton Board elected a new chairman at a meeting marked by a hockey exhibition between Preston and Acton. Minutes show committee allocations, financial reports, and school matters including pupil costs and commuting fees.
One year old Clarence Weppon of Cooks Villa suffered a broken leg and head injuries when struck by a motor car driven by William Lauder on the Pundas Mighway around 6 30 oclock. Witnesses say Lauder did not see the boy until he was in front of the car. The incident occurred near Acton and details of the collision are under investigation.
Acton Fair society held its annual meeting on September 16 and 17 to review progress and plan the fall fair. Officers were elected including J W Kennedy as president and D D WkEmMs as vice president with W H Hannay as second vice president and Trygsurer W J Hoard. Delegates were named to the state convention and improvements noted across departments.
The Suburban Hockey League organized in Acton with three Acton Wanderers teams and clubs from Rockwood Eden Mille and Nourse. Officials elected include President Councillor Marelson and Vice President Joseph Heath with committees named and a 10 minute game format. Schedule lists games from January to February at Acton with Rangers Wanderers Limehurst and other matchups.
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