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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
6
Campbellville defeated Acton by 23 points in a friendly arena contest in Campbellville last evening. The game featured standout young players from Campbellville and included disputed eligibility claims involving John Locker. Publicity chief W Arnold promoted free admission and ample parking for the community event.
Clifton farmer of over four decades dies after long illness at age 77. Survived by widow Miss Wabella Duncan of Clifton and children George Toronto Mira Canseron Pickering Ruth Clifton. Funeral by Rev. F L Carpenter. interment at Erindale Cemetery. Local friends attend farewell.
Local notes recount visits, marriages, travel and illnesses across Everton and nearby towns. Family gatherings include Robins, Johns, and Dampsons visiting relatives in Toronto, Guelph, Brantford, and London. Two attempted suicides in Guelph district are reported. community election day passes quietly amid civic anticipation.
An Ulster fraternal lodge communication from Acton July references opportunity for accreditation and thanks members for fraternal duties and support while urging continued dedication to lodge duties and community stewardship. The fragmentary text mentions Mrs. Millen and hints at planned recognition or presentation.
Report from the camp describes the Crows winning the flag as rain paused on Saturday night. Bing and Albert escorted Seonter to town while Meg’s arrival met renewed showers. The day featured boating, swimming, patrol work, and warm welcomes for the Senate, with plans to wrap up tasks and prepare for departure.
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