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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 27, 1930

Page

4

Temperance Education and Liquor Case Headlines

An Ay Orillia man faces a tenth liquor charge in court as the magistrate cites liquor as ruinous. A Brantford man receives a sentence for the eighth Liquor Control Act conviction. The Globe notes temperance education over the liquor counter. The piece also discusses Ontario villages with populations over 2,000, highlighting Swansea Forest Hill Fergus and Fort Erie. Forest Hill’s land value and income roll are listed with high figures, while Ferguson and Acton show different assessments.

Forgun Ontario Swansea Toronto Humber River Forest Hill City of Yonge Street Fergus Fort Erie Wolland Forgua Parent Hill Pure Erie Fargus Acton Buffalo Pergua Newa

Municipal Hydro Surplus Aids Power Bills Across Ontario

The thirteenth Hydro bill shows a municipal surplus of 1500 dollars, boosting payments to the Ontario Commission. Higher demand for electric energy drives the gain, with rebates aiding monthly power bills. Hydro reserves exceed 87 million, including municipal and provincial components, while the Commission holds substantial investments in Dominion and Ontario bonds.

Ontario Commission Commission Dominion of Canada Province of Ontario Dominion Pravines

Daylight Saving Embraced by Nearby Towns

The article notes daylight saving time being adopted by Guelph, Toronto, Hamilton, and Brampton this year. Acton, Itton, Gedryptown, and Rookwood remain on standard time while railways may follow daylight saving. Authorities expect April 27 clocks forward, with concern about timing and confusion.

Guelph Toronto Hamilton Brampton Acton Lton Gedryptown Rookwood

Sound Advice at Kiwanis Club Inspires Practical Outlook

Dr Christie urges a constructive approach to work and finances, arguing gloom harms progress. The article notes a drop in Workmen's Compensation Board accidents in February due to employment shrinkage, with benefits totaling 613001.11 and medical aid 107535.00. Historical figures show Ontario Board benefits peaking in 1920 with 85.6 million in total benefits over fifteen years.

Kiwanis Club County of Picton Chris Unitarl College Prade Christi Prairie Christie Workmen's Compensation Board Workingu Whithh” ST

County Council Moves to Transfer Milton to Acton Road

The County Council adopted a motion introduced by Reeve Musen to have the Second Line front Milton Acton designated as a Provincial Highway. The clerk was instructed to forward the resolution to the Provincial Highway Department, signaling readiness to proceed or accept inaction by the province. The action ends the council’s hands‑off stance and paves the way for faster work on the link between Milton and Dundas Highway.

Musen Mitton Acton Provincial Highway Department Milton Atepa Here Dundas Highway

Editorial Notes Reflect Winter Drift and Local News

Editorial notes speak of a mild term, early December snow, and a lively election talk in the Ontario House. They note Pullview cemetery with fresh earth, law changes aimed at illegal liquor traffic, and Chautauqua's success. The Hudson Bay Railway project costs and enlargement plans are discussed, along with a note on March 20 marking a move of the Pau Pass to MUb Street and a historical building conversion from a tinmithing shop.

H. P. Moora Pau Pass Mub Street

Neighborhood News from Montoleie and Surroundings

Local notices recount residents and visitors in Montoleie and nearby areas. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Htreet move to the Onkyite Gluv. Mackiver returns from California. Joan Cilbacashaw recovers from illness. Miss Marion Maltuy visits from Guronto. Mr. and Mrs. Waller Matabved host friends. funeral in Jefferson prompts travel. Weather, health, and community events fill the report in a brisk, period tone.

Med Charlea Obarge Deol Mackiver Ax California Wid Bars Ty Noweaster Atic Fyvpo Thera Fan Panam Wien Woukhar Trecurd Yau Misa Joan Cilbacashaw Cecil Lawrence Bharldan Grout Milas Monoe Grout Mra Gaweotes Grout Gupte Clark Malvallon Mr. Denne Marion Maltuy Guronto Milan Janie McMillan Toronto A. Cordingley G. A. Andaraon Soronto Wallers Buburday Laut Aid Mita Waller Matabved Arta Town Conilngoy Meloy Putwday Milur Minnie Dixon Georgetown M. Buxo Jowlaham Bchool Chavtosirk Wie Mapliat Chure Kirk

Fashions for the Smart Woman reveal festive frocks

The article describes fashionable summer dresses for the modern woman. It highlights the naive picture frock as a popular choice, made from crepe or satin, with floral touches and a form flattering silhouette.

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Lancashire Town Sweet Delights and Boxed Confusion

A narrator recalls schoolyard sweets in a Lancashire town, where lemon, orange, pineapple, and other kal varieties sparked playful rivalries. At a recollected factory visit the lemon and orange kal mix folly becomes a teachable moment, as labels mislead children into a humorous mix up about flavors.

Arthur Lancashire Almoat Raub Milet Yanko

Denial Herzeen Oden dental contact details

J He Johnson, dentist and lab diagnostician, lists contact options at a drug store location. The fragment mentions appointments and retractions schedules, with unclear remaining text about Gow and Wednesdays. The OCR yields a garbled scene with stray names and street references, presenting a partial dental office listing.

Conjurer’s Remark Sparks Odd Exchange at Show

A garbled backstage exchange shows a conjurer and a boy arguing about tricks and etiquette. The peculiar dialogue hints at a swallowed joke about a handkerchief trick and a teasing line about “your mother” before confusion ends the fragment.

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