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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1934
Page
6
A list of relatives and friends visiting or hosting in Toronto Woodstock Acton Guelph Milton Rockwood and Galt over weekends. Names include McLeod Bennie Lam bert McKay Wansbrough Day Day Wickens and Landsborough among others.
The text lists Arctic species like wild rye, duck, curvy-grass, loco-weed, shooting star, primrose, loosewort, and ragwort found only in the Arctic. It notes related groups on high mountain slopes with strong climates and mentions rare shrubs such as nettle veined Willow and dwarf rhododendron among 210 genera and 3 families in the Canadian Arctic.
The live lobster trade in Canada grows with better transport and knowledge of handling. A 1932 shipping total of 48,948,000 pounds brought in 1,949,000 dollars in value, while Atlantic fisheries remain the largest shipper but still rely on canning for some products. Government inspections ensure compliance with sanitary and construction standards.
Minutes show approval of funds for current expenses totaling 41 408.44 and a grant request. By-laws appoint ex-Warden W N Robinson and the present Warden as County Board of Audit. Printing committee to solicit tenders for 100 copies of minutes and reports for 1934. By-law 861 sets Auditors Young & Co Toronto at 250. By-law 662 authorizes borrowing 210 000 for current expenses. Council to meet Friday January 26.
A discussion on church advertising argues it can advance church work by reaching indifferent or opposed individuals. It cites methods from board notices to posters and parish papers, noting Roman Catholic practice and urging each parish to choose effective local strategies while promoting the best message.
The January 13 meeting featured Mia Cooper as a guest and Lt Lilian Woodhall leading the Morse signalling class for Second Class aspirants. Captain and Mrs Mason visited, Tenderfoot and Second Class badges were advanced, new drill was introduced, and a Court of Honor is planned at Captain's home Thursday at 7:30 PM for hike planning.
Edson R Waike argues that average taxpayers show apathy toward municipal affairs. He urges town officials to engage residents, publish financial conditions, and explain city plans to foster public interest and participation in community development.
Gregory Theatre presents The Telegraph Trail a four star western packed with action along with The Entertainer cartoon Bosco Speedy King and Around the Calendar report. January schedule lists I m No Angel on Friday and mon re ne ee ne some.
Xenophon argues in The Economis that effort against heaven outpaces mere sowing. The text contrasts human toil with nature’s spontaneous nourishment, noting a guide who mistakes fools for disciples and warns against self temptation and perversity.
Georgetown beat Acton 7 to 5 as Cripps and Morton led scoring while Acton pressed with power plays. The game featured strong goaltending from Alcott and bold shifts by Georgetown and Acton, with tempo rising in the third period before Georgetown held on for the win.
Ten students tested vanilla chocolate and strawberry ice creams at 6 10 16 and 20 degrees to gauge flavor and body. Vanilla and strawberry favored 16 degrees with chocolate at 10 degrees, while chocolate 16 degrees was criticized as too pronounced. Lower temps were described as too cold and flavorless.
A fragment discusses pleasures, listing six guiding aims from simple to most shared and repeatable, then contrasts with dead pleasures of mind and spirit. It argues humane pleasures should favor outdoor nature, wholesome exercise, music, friendship, and books over artificial diversions.
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