07 Mar 1929
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 1929
Page
1
Church notices from Acton list Sunday services at Minted Church of Guendu and Knox Church. It includes minister led morning and afternoon programs, Sunday School sessions, youth and mission groups, prayer meetings, and a church mission event scheduled in March.
Classified column lists Ivory Reed Baby Carriage for sale by E Holmes, new seven room flat for rent via A M McCann, dressmaking by A Reesom, postponed sale of Mrs M Herbert Kirkwood, farmhand needed by April 1, furniture sale by Gamet Gray in Mockwood, large auction near Qupringe of Clyde cattle and sheep, job opening for a teenage apprentice in Acton, clearing auction by Mrs Elisabeth Lamb & Son with no reserve in Rockville.
The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson headlines a dramatic tale of a cantor’s son who leaves home to pursue Broadway fame. Includes a comedy Whoopee Boys, Rabbit Cartoon, Oakville Orchestra. Admission prices 5 and 3 cents.
A dense school report lists pupils by class and department with marks for February progress. Names include Catherine Mackie, Murray Smith, Clara Naver, Dan Mellon, Harvey Wansard, Amelia Evang, Tata, and many others across Junior and Senior divisions, with totals reported per class and teacher credits to M. Orr and others.
A U F C Eushre Adondalé U S O Club hosts a Progressive Euchre in the Parish Stall on Tuesday March 13 at 8 30 p m Admission Is Welcome Milton Bua Eine Changhs Vande The Dominion Power and Transportation Co of Hamilton has bought the big line from Hamilton to Milton and now controls operations around Hamilton Harbor to Guelph Galt Hayesville and Binbrook Acton plans July 2 Big Athletic Day with committees to be formed for Dominion Day events Norval Injuries William Sinclair buried in gravel pit severe injuries include left femur ribs and a lung puncture taken to Guelph Hospital He is about 45.
Local meetings of Vouloo and The Women's Institute were postponed from Thursday afternoon to Tuesday next, March 12. Other items note the St Patrick events, a Natbalad concert, church activities, town council fire brigade offers, and a March April vehicle overloading enforcement plan with new scales and weight signs.
A Milton girl Niza Roffey earned praise in Toronto Star sports notes for her hockey with the Pats Ladies team after a year with Acton softball. The writeup highlights Roffey and teammates like Dot Tooffey as key players in a strong Pats attack, with mentions of Bobbie Rosenfeld and Casey McLean. An Actondale youth meeting and debates are also described, featuring a Maple Leaf song and local youths led by Louis Brownlow, with Miss Violat Crossman and others debating school influence versus character.
At the council meeting Mr John Nicol offered to engrave Pte J J Kennedy’s name on the Soldiers Memorial at no cost. The Reeve and Council accepted the offer and the work will be completed this week.
Boy Scout notes describe the Thursday meeting of the Bulldog Troop with patrols earning high attendance and competitive spirit. Beavers lead on a new tunneling board project, Mangaroos press for wins, and Council Fire impresses in London conference recap. A Chinaman tale and Jazz Slager premiere add local color as officials manage traffic for a Wonderland Theatre show.
A play titled Too Much Married will be staged by the Acton Women’s Institute on Wednesday March 20. The evening includes a program of musical and literary numbers for general admission with no reserved seats.
Community social life and weekend visitors. Local church events include a Men’s Club gathering at Knox Church with Rev Dr Buchannan as speaker. Burlington Customs Office closure announced affecting local staff and duties. Golden wedding anniversary celebrated in Guelph. various notices of residents visiting, travel, and minor incidents in Acton and surrounding towns.
The Acton Board of Health met Tuesday at 7 30 pm with Dr J A McNiven Medical Health Officer Neevo Mason Mayor Henry Awrey and T N Parmer present Reeve Mason was named Chairman and H N Farner Secretary The doctor’s annual report was approved and forwarded to the Ontirlis Department Contagious diseases were well reported and promptly handled The milk supply in Acton was described as good with precautions for proper handling Win Kelly Acton leased J H Watson property on Brain Street to manufacture candles for several years
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