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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 21, 1932

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Municipal Proceedings and Budget Hearings 1931

The council discussed salaries for public utilities commissioners at 50 dollars yearly and considered chartered accountants for year 1931 audit with bids from 150 to 500 dollars per day. By-law to appoint auditors and an assessor for 1932 set at two hundred dollars. tax arrears and tax sale actions noted. arena painting deferred. roof concerns raised.

Public ‘Utilities Commissionere Cemetery Commission Nicol Jones E. Jones W. D Mearthur Ee. Rutherford Ors da Collec

Parish Hall Dance and Church Notes in January

A parish hall dance on Tuesday evening January 26 with 25c admission. James A McKane sought a recount after defeat by two votes in Chinguacousy Township. United Church groups report officers elected for 1932 and a program on Spiritual Arithmetic. Various society meetings and readings noted with officers listed and a Dickens reading programmed.

Alban Will Héld

Nassagaweya Township Council Meeting Recap January 11

The Nassagaweya Township Council met Monday January 11 after taking the oath of office. The minutes note accounts approved, a 1931 road expenditure ledger of 13 0031 73, a by law authorizing borrowing from Bank of Nova Scotia, salaries set for School Attendance Officer, and notices issued for hall caretaking tenders. Council adjourned to February 15 at 9 00 am with John Marshall as Clerk.

Nassagaweya Council Murdock J.marshall McMillan Colector Thos Richardson George Blacklock E Dmahon Chas Chas. ‘A. Darby, A. J. McPhedran Ocloeck M. John Marshall

Nassageweya Township Minutes From 1832 Meeting

Nassageweya Township minutes record the 1832 meeting at Mr. William Trudgeon Sr supply officers including Donald Black Town Clerk Samuel Taylor Peter Masales and others. The document notes fines for not clearing burrs and thistles before July first and specifies fence height limits at five feet six inches.

Nassageweya William Trudgeon Nassagaweya Donald_ Black Samuel ‘Taylor Peter Masales Samuel Taylor William Whitley Joseph Harris Thos Locker Samuel Gordon William Wiers Joseph Fletcher Henry Burrows Ohn Macallus Joseph Anderson Johnawrence Donald Black Thomas Harris Peter Masales Neil Smith John Hen- Hors

Halton Union Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance report issued

The annual statement shows the company in good condition despite farm fires last year. Total losses 45305.24, assets 82019.24, resources 392216.74, facilities 39924.02. Policies in force 3339 covering 13534080, 1611605 re insured, net risks 11922475. Largest loss 6500 on Arch. M z Arthur outbuildings. Directors listed. Annual meeting February 1 in Acton Town Hall.

Halton Union Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company Acton Arch M Z Arthur Caledon C. EB. Wood Freeman T. L. “Leslie Georgetown James Kirkwod W. A. Lasby N. F. Lindsay Wm.Hume Milton Duncan Campbell Moffat John Wilson Erin C. H. Tumyer

Old Time Concert at Churchill Limehouse Villagers Attend

The Acton district plans for an old time concert at Churchill with costumes and songs. Tickets are 25 cents and the event promises a lively evening as residents enjoy a pre Lenten program.

Churchill Limehouse Aid

Fair McKeown Elected New Acton Fair President

Acton Fall Fair held a meeting in the Council Chamber with D D Waldie presiding. Auditor Beswick reported a small surplus and assets over 4000 dollars. receipts last year 3018 dollars. Charles McKeown elected president for 1932 with Ramshaw and Robert Son as vice presidents and a long list of directors. Secretary W J Akins noted resignation plans and a life membership for Mr Kenney. The board approved dates for the 1932 fair and a January annual meeting.

Orange‘ville_Agricultural Society Cooney Samuel’ ‘Kannawin Caledon J. ©. Jackson Mono Robert Rowan Alton William —J. Black Ralph Banbury Joseph—O—ooney A. H. “Woodland G. 8. Hayes Esquesing ‘Township Agricultural Society Georgetown E. McWhirter G. L. Leslie M. Near F. J. Heath L. W. Dain J.H. Bingham J. .D. Godfrey Acton Council Chamber D.dy Waldie Sasreview Beswick W. J. Akins Chas. McKeown J. “Ramshaw J. -F. Robert D. -D. Waldie G. Sw. Murray L. L. Muulin D. McDougall Ow. A. Menn Johnston George Somer- Mile Lindsay Graham R. J. Kerr G. A. “Dil B . Rumley C.‘Woodhall J. ML. McDonald Mac Symon Mira Ode R. ‘Kennedy Kennedy Acton Fars Preiss G. A. ‘Dills Dills Fairs’ Association McKeown R. J.ramshaw Alvis

Knox Church Annual Meeting Shows Strong Support

The Knox Church annual meeting last evening drew keen member interest and strong attendance. Financial reports indicated a successful year with total givings over seven thousand dollars and debt reduced to 1200 dollars plus a cash balance over 400 dollars. Various societies including the Women’s Missionary Society and the Young People’s Guild delivered solid reports, three new managers were elected: John McGregor F S Blow and Norman McLeod.

Knox Church Women's Missionary Society Alert Young Women’s Auxiliary Young People’s Guild Sunday School Men's Bible Class Victoria Mission Band Ladies’ Aid Society Messrs John McGregor F. S. Blow Norman McLeod

Canary Bath Lesson Ends In Cute Classroom Gaffe

A corpulent teacher teaches a class of small children using a canary as a prop. A student asks what the canary can do that the teacher cannot, and the boy humorously replies that the canary can be bathed in a saucer.

School Board appoints 1932 chairman and committees

J M McDonald elected Chairman of the Public School Board for 1932. Finance and Property committees named, seats in Primary Room to be installed, and repairs noted. A note from A F Bavill thanks the board and gift.

J. MM. McDonald School Nfl J. 2. Scarrow Jas. Hudson McDonald PB AL Sawyer J. P.scarrow Jas. Hudon MM. McDonald McLean & ‘Co James Symon

Local Eye Care Notice At Hinton's Jewelry Store

Luke, Optometrist of 10 Yronge Street Toronto offers eyesight consultations for glasses. Event at Hinton's Jewelry Store Acton Ohio on Friday January 22 from 1 pm to 8 pm.

Yronge Street Toronto Hinton’s Acton

Hornby District Loyal Orange Meeting In Acton

On January 14 the annual Hornby District Loyal Orange Association meeting in Acton drew the largest delegation yet. Officers for the year were elected or installed by Past County Master Bro McNally, Georgetown. A brief address followed as the group sang the National Anthem.

Hornby Loyal ‘Orange Association Acton Bro, McNally Georgetown Bro Snow Milton Fox Wich Roberts Campbellville A. ‘Thompson Hull

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chartered Accountants Cowie United ‘Church A.” McDonald Ah Poole M. Z. Bennett A.”Mcdonald James Hudson B. H. Speight JoHe- Denny Mr. Bennett R. H.wansbrough E. Beswick Knox Young People’s Meeting Jos. Hurst Mr. Bennie Young People’s Society of the United Church J.J. Stewart Velma Murray Sabra Nelson Isabel Switzer Arthur McKeown Margaret Leslia Acton United Church Speight A. T. Brown A.T. Brown Mirs. S. J. Reid Malcolm McLean Q. H. Switzer Annie Johnson C. C. Speight J. K. Gardiner M. McLean JH. Reed F. Kennedy Fred Cleave Dr McTavish Jas. Symon H. P. Moore R._R. Armald J. R. Kennen Mission Symon C. L. Paoleé Bert ‘Mowat Christ of the Mount Stanley Jones Dickens Thet-Nasassapaweya ‘Township Counci Halton Insurance Business Property Yomcntors C. Hill W. R. E. Blair Lashbrook Zabove Acton Citizens’ Band Rei ‘Kerr Real Arena Committee Nelson Agein Bt. Joseph's Players Bill’ Ferris George Smith Norval John W McMeekin McMeekin Orangeville Fair Officers Fair A. BP Hovill Ontario A. F. Bavill Denyes Halton Moore MicDonald old_ co P.O. Meeting Aileen Clarridge Lawrence Lamb Fred Anthony Ned Newcombe Alice Newcombe Margaret Leslie John Ned Rich Abigail Walton Alice Literary’ Society Acton Continuation School Montjorie Barbara Taylor Beth, Harrison Margaret Arnold Switzer Howard Norton Pearl “McEnery Bennie Comba Harry Goldham Elihu Luttrell Paisley Goldham Wuttrell Dow
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