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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 17, 1932
Page
1
Council reviews the Auditor's Report from Rutherford Williamson Co and discusses improvements. It approves payments to The Municipal World and Bell Telephone, and allocates funds for rink secretary duties, park rules, and a remaining decision on a fire truck attendant.
Senator Hiram Bingham, Republican of Connecticut, told the Senate that six million people in the United States are unemployed. He based his estimate on governors’ reports and other advice as he opposed a $123 million emergency road program, arguing funds would be unfairly allotted among states. He cited Pennsylvania and Utah examples and warned that even Pennsylvania’s figure of one million unemployed may be too high.
The first annual meeting of the Actor Branch of the Canadian Legion was held last Friday evening at the club rooms on Frederick Street. Reports show growth from eight members to over fifty, with audited books in good condition and officers elected for the coming year.
A Monday meeting of the Public Utilities Commission approved transferring 800 from Water Works Accounts to the General Account. The session, led by Commissioners King Reeve Barber and Chair Kerr, also referred a valve damage claim to the Council and noted various hydro and utility payments totaling over 200 dollars.
Esquesing Township council met at Stewarttown with Reeve Currie presiding. Minutes approved and treasurer authorized to pay charity accounts, utilities, and various sundry bills totaling several dollars. several motions approved including expenses to Good Roads Convention and interviews with the Department of Highways. Council adjourned to March 24 at 7 p m.
The U F Y P announces a Friday April 1 meeting instead of March 23 and Milton hosts a county baseball organization meeting on Saturday March 26 at three o clock with expected two groups entering play for county honors. Acton likely fields a team again as last year’s lineup returns. A water sample after dilorination shows Class A with no bacteria color or smell, suggesting safety for consumption, and no typhoid risk according to the Ontario Department of Health.
Canada’s domestic exports to Great Britain rose from 8.201 million dollars in February 1931 to 10.238 million in February 1932, a gain of over 2 million. Agricultural products, cheese fish and meats, and wood saw notable increases. copper and nickel climbed sharply while iron and its products remained solid.
James Fitzgerald an inmate of the Ontario Reformatory in Guelph died from injuries after a pin came out causing a heavy truck to swing and pin him against an embankment during excavation work on the reformatory grounds. Other inmates assisted in moving the trucks earlier in the day.
In a kitchen scene Grandma admonishes Jenny for not sharing part of their apple with her brother. Jenny defends Eve by noting she took a piece earlier and has faced criticism since.
Obituary tributes for Adam Stewart omit floral names. Puslinch Township appoints officers for the year including Weed Inspector Hector McCaig and Tax Collector John A. Cockburn. Peel Halton Jersey Breeders elect Peter Dick as president at Brampton meeting. other officers listed. Odd Fellows portraits found during Acton Citizens' Band era display. photos identified, remaining unrecognized. Bell Telephone rate dispute prompts Stewarttown meeting. rural subscribers seek 15 dollar annual rate, plan further petition and potential phone removals if unresolved. Esquesing council takes no action.
Acton kids shut out Georgetown juniors to win 0 0 game and threaten the P A Smith trophy. Harold Mooney and the Waterhouse Dawkins line sparked Acton with Byrne in goal unbeatable. Georgetown efforts led by Ward Ritchie were stymied by strong Acton defense and timely penalties.
A legislation merge creating the Ontario Municipal Board will empower it to advise on municipal affairs, scrutinize debentures, and impose moratoriums if a municipality defaults or risks default. The board may act on municipal or creditor requests, appoint a five member committee, and oversee financial matters during default.
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