12 Mar 1931
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 12, 1931
Page
1
Acton and Kitchener battled in a tight hockey contest with Kitchener leading early, Acton rallying to tie, and Walters scoring in overtime to give Acton a 4 3 victory. Georgetown Juniors then routed Acton 6 0 to retain the Peter Smith trophy as Georgetown dominates, Lawson in goal for Acton struggled under Georgetown attack.
A reader submits extracts from the 1921 Canadian census instructions arguing nationality should reflect home and acquired rights. The letter discusses birth origin versus immigration status and citizenship, with other notes on hockey matches, Acton vs Georgetown, and local sports outcomes.
Fragmentary humorous scene describes an old man in the governor’s residence examining room and hats. A prominent politician is depicted as rummaging under beds while the watchful observer asks for help finding a recently purchased hat worth ten dollars. The dialogue hints at a comical social moment.
Ontario Memorial Company plant reopened after seasonal shutdown. Full staff to be hired gradually. Mr. Kelvington of Toronto now oversees sales and manufacturing. Large stocks of unlahed and rough granite on hand and ready for full operation in a few weeks.
Esquesing Township Council met on Monday with Herve Alayd chair. Present were Deputy Corrie and Councillors Appelle and Wilhon. Minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Accounts approved include charities, court costs, and road expenses. adjourned to meet April 13 at 1.20.
Two rinks from Acton Curling Club faced defeats against Georgetown in the We Peter Smith trophy matches held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Scores show Georgetown 60 total to Acton’s lower sum as junior hockey whitewash looms. teams led by George Cowle and Thomas Watson posted 10-8 and 12-6 results, while McDonald’s rink fell 12-15 and J Nicol’s crew trailed 20-4. A donated silver trophy by the late Peter Smith will again grace the rival clubs, signaling Acton may sharpen both hockey and curling next year.
The group Acton and District completed a several months study of Rev. E Stanley Jones The Christ of Very and in connexion with a weekly prayer service in the United Church on Monday evenings Rev Poole reviewed the book praising its Pentecost lessons and practical Christian truths for daily life. In a separate report Albert Thompson firefighter saved his three sleeping sons and home from an early morning fire sparked by a disused fireplace amid strong winds. the origin remains unknown and the 10 year old daughter Marjorie raised the alarm.
Longtime Milton resident Hannah Weir dies in her 85th year after a life as a prominent local figure. She belonged to Holy Rosary Church and was mourned with a Catholic funeral service followed by interment at the Catholic Cemetery in Trafalgar Township. Pallbearers included D Northwood and G Oxmond among others.
March council session features Finance Committee recommendation to reduce salaries for nearly all county officers. Key changes include engineer J G Wilson from 3000 to 1200, treasurer BD Inut ycheon to 1200, caretaker Arthur Mayes from 300 to 200, with McCallum and Mayes kept at current levels. Yorry Pettit appointed county clerk, pending bylaw, and deputy treasurer to 1000 annually. Grant of 500 to A G Kiratine. Indigent patient costs shifted to County. Globe Tydemnity policy renewed. Agricultural rep Kirstha report due next meeting. surplus carried over with no overdraft.
A collection of brief notices covers Mrs. Lottie Haber of Waterdown reported in serious condition after a stroke with her daughter Dorl Yewa by her side at Johns Hopkins in New York. Also noted: souvenirs from the South including autographs from Ruth and Gehrig, and a golf final in St Petersburg. An accident near Cookaville saw Donald Durr escape a wreck as a train struck a stalled car. Meeting notes from the Women’s Institute and obituaries for Dr. Morrow of Guelph mark community life in Acton.
Acton officials including the Mayor and Mayoress led a procession to the Wesleyan Church for its anniversary services. Representatives from town council, civic groups, and local societies joined dignitaries, with uniformed services and volunteers in evidence. A collection for the anniversary fund was taken as the watch advertised previously was recovered through small notices.
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