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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1930
Page
4
For two weeks locals have awaited the will of the late J A Murray. He grants ten thousand dollars to local churches and twenty thousand for a building in Acton. The public awaits full text to see how the bequests will be carried out and remembered.
At the June and July county council gatherings grants to Fall Faire and Milton were debated. Milton received $500 while Faire of the County was assisted, prompting criticism over unequal treatment and calls for an equalized distribution or for municipalities to fund their own societies.
Discussion at the County Council stalls a plan to combine the Clerk and Treasurer roles amid rising costs. The two offices pay about 2850 annually, with ages and duties raising questions. A special committee noted none wished an assistant, and an honorarium was suggested. The panel delayed a harsh resolution and praised the council for its economy and fairness.
The piece criticizes Premier Ferguson and Premier King, notes Hydro and liquor issues inflaming politics, cites Toronto and Halton campaigns, and mentions a long-running Collingwood Bulletin anniversary. It highlights voter guidance, local civic efforts, and concerns over holiday safety on roads and waters.
Local column reports residents visiting relatives and friends in Beamsville and Anton. Mentions Mrs Martha Smith staying with friends in Beamsville, Isabella Crowen visiting Maen Seen, and Dr Gear's lawn bowling gatherings in the evenings. Clyde and Daisy Detargot, Mr Kane Teeter, and others are noted in social entries.
The column lists Julian Kyle and his mother visiting Dundas Street in town, Ben Galley from Detroit staying with the Marsh family, and the Wilkes family at their Lake Roseau cottage. It also mentions Roberton the rector arriving in Oakville, Irene Was of the Bank of Toronto visiting, and Mona and Stead at their summer cottages.
Researchers recount a legend about the Mysterious Mountads in Mongolia. They describe a demon dwelling and a perilous ascent through a carbon dioxide laden slope, where natives warn climbers of suffocation and dangerous gases.
Mrs Gc ML Begs of Toronto and Mrs Lunan of Mond Hill organized a weekend event featuring 13 young players and local musicians. Neale orator Wobie led performances while guests from Ottawa and nearby towns attended to support community energy and cultural activities.
Names of residents visiting and holidaying in Ontario and nearby areas are listed, including Sar. and Mere visiting Niagara Falls, Mia Willan Wing with Ella Clerk in Windsor, Rose Campbell on camp with Owen Band Regiment at New Liskenth, Drwin of Port Willem visiting her mother, and others. A separate note mentions a theater project by Rex Flume and a break in at an office with a strongbox theft under investigation.
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