Acton Leads in 3 County Ball League Victory
Acton defeated Oakville 10 to 6 to seize the Halton League lead on a win marked by Chalmers striking out 13 and sixteens walks. Oakville took an early 1-0, Acton answered with three in the second, and a late Oakville rally fell short as Acton cruised to the win. Waterhouse and Terry led Acton with multiple hits while Wilson homered for Oakville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Halton
Oakville Fas
Actors Citizens
Oakville
Chalmers
D. ‘Wilson
Waterhouse
Terry
Roy
Effer
Berscht
L. Wilson
Wilson
Holloway
L. Brown
Carmichael
F Teader
Ramsay
Rowe
Bannon
Brown
R. Seager
Rube
Hamilton
D.‘Witson
If Johnson
Horslin
Post
Fletcher
Ee Acton Abrhpore
Peseiyecetlecs Holloway
Burglary at Guelph Lumber Office Affects Several Items
A break in at the Guelph Lumber Company offices Sunday night saw burglars ransack the premises and steal a valuable billing machine and a typewriter. No money was taken and no other valuable items appeared missing. Meanwhile, Ontario news notes report a missing week from Mimico hospital patient Andrew Kennedy, aged 50, later found dead from exposure on a farm north of Dundas Highway. Provincial officials investigated, and in other items Ray Smith, a Sandwich inmate, escaped from Guelph Reformatory. he is being sought by authorities. In Oakville, Clarence Byers was appointed Town Clerk and Treasurer at 1500 salary after eight of 33 applicants were considered. Shenezer Church in Nassagaweya prepares for its Centennial with services starting June 19 and a commemorative booklet. A link between two bombings is explored, with Guelph police noting a possible border connection and a Windsor postmarked letter demanding 5000. Veroni seeks a photo of a Detroit man tied to the East Windsor blast injuring Mrs. Romanin.
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Guelph
Ontario
Mimico
Andréw Kennedy
George‘Fox
Dundas Highway
Buland
Bruce Fox
John
Milton
Oakville
Clarence Byers
Byers
A. E. Ryan
Max Wyndham
Ralph E Young and Co
Alex
Romania
East Windsor
Tom
Veroni
J. A. Rae
Veronthaw
Windsor
Detroit
First Annual Church Parade of Zone Legion at Acton
Veterans from Streetsville Burlington Oakville Milton Brampton Georgetown Port Credit Long Branch Acton and district gathered at Acton Park for the Legion parade led by Acton Citizens Band. A wreath was placed at Acton Soldiers Memorial. service at Knox Church followed with Rev Bennie speaking on Psalm 121 and offering to the Poppy Fund.
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Legion
Acton
Sunda Siemens
Legionnairs
Streetsville
Burlington
Oakville
Milton
Brampton
Georgetown
Port, Credit
Long Branch
McDonald
Acton Post
Maéte
Cousens
Spetlvogel
Knox Church
Honary
H. L. Bennie
Salt
Bennie
Legionnaires
J. M. McDonald
Acton ‘Légion
Nassagaweya Council approves bylaw and closes townline
Nassagaweya Council passed accounts for relief, wood, and printing costs and reduced Chas Kingsbury's assessment from 3600 to 3400 while dismissing other appeals. A bylaw to close part of the townline of Puslinch and Nassagawaga was approved and the treasurer authorized to pay hydro lighting accounts. John Marshall, Clerk. Arrest of William Swanson led to a two year term in Portsmouth Penitentiary for stealing 21 chickens, with police dispatch of officers overnight and references to a regional chicken-stealing wave across Nichol, West Garafraxa, and Eramosa Townships. Swanson pleaded guilty. Crown Attorney J M Kearns noted the maximum penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya Council
Arning Soit
Hall
Municipal World
AcTon Prep Press
Council
Court of Revision
Chas. Kingsbury
Puslinch
Nassagawega
William Swanson
Eramosa
Guelph
Portsmouth
Swanson
Cousins
Mennie
Lamb
Sam Nurse
Erin Village
Nichol
West Garafraxa
Bee
Swanston
J. M. Kearns
K. C. Swanson
Mr. Kearns
Acting Reeve Named After Sudden Death of Reeve Barber
Acton Council held a special meeting Thursday night to address the death of Reeve George Barber. John Nicol was appointed Acting Reeve for 1932, with the nomination meeting for a permanent successor set for June 3 at 7:30 p.m. The Clerk was instructed to send condolences to the Barber family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber
Evan Jones
George Cowie
John Nicol
George Barber
George Cowle
W. D. McArth
Jean
Nellie Barber
John Barber
Reeve Barber
Free Press to Print a Day Earlier for Special Feature
The Free Press announces a one day advance issue on Wednesday June 8 to accommodate a Special Community Shopping Feature. Correspondents must mail copy by Friday evening to ensure inclusion. late submissions will not appear in this issue.
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Free Press
Obituaries and Dominion Day Plans Highlight Acton Page
The Acton column reports the deaths of John Alfred Weadge aged 54 after a two week illness and Monteith C Hall in Kitchener, detailing funeral arrangements in Ballinafad and Mount Hope cemeteries and noting Hall's Masonic ties. Norman G Holmes of Calgary, a Claresholm pioneer, is also remembered with a Calgary funeral. The Dominion Day celebration plans include a garden party, Jimmie Reid headlining, and prizes for home decorations. Canadian honey production data for 1931 is provided, with Ontario leading and exports to the British Isles and other nations.
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Monteith
C. Hall
Acton
Kitchener
Hall
Grand River Lodge
Royal City Lodge
Perfection
Moore Sovereign Consistory
Hamilton
London
Horace
Catherine Hall
College Street
Acton Baseball Club
Jimmie Reid
Canada
Ontario
Manitoba
Quebec
British Isles
Netherlands
Germany
France
Belgium
Norway
United States
Halton County Public School Festival Association annual meeting
The Halton County Festival Association held its annual meeting at the Milton Public School on May 25, highlighting broad county support for music in schools. Attendees praised Knox Church facilities, thanked trophy donors, and elected officers including President P. W. Cooke and Vice-President G. Atkins. The constitution was adopted outlining rural and town representation and an executive of twelve, with numerous local leaders named. Receipts and disbursements totaling 450.86 show a healthy balance and ongoing support for the festival program.
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Halton County
Milton
Denyes
Knox Church
Mountain Union Women’s Institute
T. Eaton Company Limited
Toronto
Bell School Board
Halton Teachers’ Institute
Acton School Board
Limestone School Board
Robert Simpson Company
Burlington
Milton Public School Board
Women’s Institute
Daughters of the Empire
Council of Women
Home and School Club
P. W. Cooke
G. Atkins
Bronte
D. Hartley
J. A. Lockhart
W.__ Hu" Cudmore
Howard
Georgetown
W. A. Chisholm
Oakville
D. E
E Donkin
P. A. Sawyer
Acton
G. Lush
Women's Institute
G. R. Agnew
M. E. Nixon
Whittaker
Fire near bank devastates property in Nassagaweya
Immigrant controls shut down several American orchestras at Fort Erie border. Crystal Beach warns as Buffalo bands lose bookings. Memorial service honors H P Moore of Acton. Acton Citizens' Band to play after I O F Decora tion Service and church parade. Funeral of Reeve Barber in Acton draws county officials and dignitaries. many local groups send floral tributes and condolences.
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Fort Erie
Ottawa
Canada
Crystal Beach
Buffalo
Hamilton
Beach
Voter Question Sparks Eye Opening Exchange in Niagara Falls
A political worker in Niagara Falls asks a citizen what he knows about the man he plans to vote for. The citizen replies he knows nothing yet will support him because he knows the other fellow. The exchange highlights voter awareness and headline grabbing rhetoric during the recent election.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Rate 49 Mills For This Year
At a special School Board meeting estimates for the year were reviewed and the board cut requirements by 1000 to about 1.8 mills. The Council met next to set the tax rate at 49 mills for the year unchanged from last year and a by law was directed for adoption. The school rate stood around 11.5 mills.
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Nicol
Public Utilities Commission Passes Sympathy to Barber Family
At Acton meeting the Public Utilities Commission expressed sympathy to the family of late Reeve George Barber. Commissioners King and Kerr attended. Clement accounts were approved, power line transfers approved, arrears reviewed, and insurance matters postponed to next session. The Ontario Memorial Co. account was paid in full by the Trustee. The Municipal Council urged the Commission to address water service arrears as it saw fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barber
Acton
Knox Church
H. G Bennie
H. M. Pettit
Appelby
Esquesing
J. B. Mackenzie
H. Cleave
Georgetown
Roy ‘Smith
Oakville
Readhead
Nelson
E. M. Readhead
Irwin
Milton
D. R. Hincheon
Mil
L. L. Mullin
Esquesa
Duncan Campbell
Nassigaweya
Reeve Currie
Esquésing
Geo. Hillmer
J. Nicol
W. D. McArthur
George Cowle
E. Jones
HN. Farmer
J. R. Anderson
Acton Council
Halton County Council
Acton Public
School Board
Acton Public Utilities ’Commission
Acton Retail Businessmen’s Association
Public Utilities Commission
Conisioners
King
Kerr
George Edwards
N. DeForest
N. R
Goodale ‘and Guelph
Benson-Wilcoxlectric Co
Perranti Electric Ltd
J. C. Matthews
Sion
F. McCutcheon
R. J. Kerr
L. G. King
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Ontario Memorial Co
A Tribute to the Late Reeve George Barber
E H Jordan of Acton writes a tribute recalling George Barber known as Geordie. The piece praises his hatred of sham and deceit and his generous heart. It notes his devotion to family nature and doing right, and that his death shocked close friends. Dated May 27, 1932.
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George Barber
Geordie
Mr. Barber
Barber
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E. H
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