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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 31, 1932

Page

2

Milton News Highlights And Tragic Misconduct Inquiries

A Milton meeting at Mrs Gamblé’s home leads to a disruptive initiation incident with charges of assault and bodily harm against Geo Mitrovich and P Riley. Separately Louis Fine, 58, a Toronto merchant, dies suddenly in Milton. he helped found University Avenue Gynagogue and leaves a widow and several children. Dr Cox and Dr Metchi of the Mellon Institute propose sugar as a concrete additive to boost mortar strength, a potential boon for construction. Cecil Brown survives a near head-on crash after a faulty signal, with William Cullam of Peel injured in the other vehicle.

Geo. Mitrovich Dundas Highway Cooksville Donnybrook Steve Grgos Lawrence Hor Grgos And Louige Fine Crawford Street Toronto Mifton Louis Levinsky University Avenue Fine America Russia Milton Jacob.m Milwaukee Archie Fine New Orleans Charles Shirley Schneider Albany New York Sylvia Rosenbloom American Chemical Society Gerald ‘J.cox John Metchi the-Mellon-Institute-of-Industrial Research Mellon Institute Cox

Acton District News Highlights Local Appointments and Weddings

The Acton district reports changes including James Dobie Jr. transferring to Kitchener station and a looming departure, with community praise from local lodges. A unique Easter birthday brings four generations together for Jackie Stewart. Trevor H. Grout, KC, named Peel County Court Judge, and Halton Presbytery holds a conference in Acton on church work. Eleanor Ramsden and William Ramsden wed at Willow Street home with a Toronto reception and guests from Kitchener and Toronto.

James.Dobie, Jr Kitchener Dobie James Don Oddfellows Masonic Walker Lodge Jackie Stewart J. J. Stewart Jack Harry. Gibbons John Stewart Hugh McCutcheon W. Sayers Peel Trevor H. Grout K. C Arnprior Ontario Justin Osgoode Hall Toronto Grout Carleton Place Renfrew W. McCgarry Canadian Club of Arnprior Club The Conservative “Association Ramsden-Mason C. W. Mason Willow Street Eleanor William Ramsden John den Actin L." Poole Charme Ding Heen Boyd Harold Bingham Ramsden Gordon Ramsden Villa Waller A. W. Sinclair Hubert Smith Beatrice Helen Boyd Ralph Markels

No New Works to Relieve Unemployment Deliberations

At the fortnightly session Councillors Cowie Nicol Jones and McArthur with Reeve Barber presiding discussed relief work. The Reeve noted roof repairs at militia quarters were paused by partitions and occupants held responsible for the space. The council refused big new undertakings this year due to tax collection issues but agreed to act if emergency needs arose.

Cowie Nicol Jones McArthur Reeve Barber Finance Committee McPherson G.cowle E. Jones Fred Mills Geo. Cowie Rutherford &. Williamson F. Roney Relief Committee Wes Roney G. R. Agnew Barber Acton George Cowle John Nicol Acton Free Press Chester McBain McDonald R. M. McDonald Reet G. Cowle R. ‘M_,McDonald Catriea

Debate over Intermediates and Toronto dominance in hockey

The piece argues for restructuring junior and intermediate hockey to aid smaller communities. It notes Windsor and Toronto leading intermediates, Toronto teams exploiting cross eligibility, and calls for separate groups by city size to boost local interest and fairness.

Windsor Toronto Doherty- A. C Oshawa Doherty Toronto Hockey League St.ds H. A Acton Allan Oakville O. H.A Gartens Border Cities Ontario Marlboros Sea Fleas Semor Qoe

Devonshire Chapter to Meet on Tuesday Evening

Regular monthly meeting of the Devonshire Chapter of the LEB will be held Tuesday evening April 5 at eight o'clock at the home of Mrs. W. M. Cooper Main Street. James P. McDermott former Deputy Reeve and Oakville councillor was fatally injured near Burlington when struck by a car driven by C. C. Brown of Burlington. He died at St. Joseph's Hospital Hamilton.

Women’s Institute J.-E. Gamblé Devonshire LEB W. M. Cooper Main Street James P. McDermott Oakville Burlington C. c. ‘Brown Tr. McDermott St. Joseph's ‘Hospital Hamilton

Stunt aviator dazzles as crowd gasps above air show

The evening meal digester notes a daring pilot performing dips, rolls, glides, and loops while onlookers like Mike and Pat react with awe. A Scottish lady comments on husbands, calling them hard to manage yet missed when absent, reflecting light dialogue amid the crowd.

Road Superintendent Appointed in Esquesing Township

At Stewarttown on March 24 the Esquesing Township council approved a by law to appoint a Road Superintendent and filled the position with Harry Robertson whose duties begin April 1, 1932. Council adjourned to meet again April 11 at 1 30 p m.

Stewarttown Heeve W. G. ‘ Appellee L., L. Mullin N. R. Robinson G. Wesley Murray Reeve Gen. Currie W. G. Appélice Wesley Murray A.W. Benton Ontario oGod S. de Squire M R. Robinson L.l.mullin Esquesing G. Wesley Murray Harry, Robertson Corporation L. L. Mullin

Halton County Baseball League Holds Milton Meeting

Annual gathering in Milton drew delegates from Oakville Georgetown Acton and Milton. Halton and Wentworth League includes Bronte Kilbride Carlisle Campbellville Palermo with officers elected for both bodies. A organizing meeting for the legal club will be held in Acton Town Hall on Wednesday April 6 at eight o clock.

Halton County Baseball League Milton Oakville Georgetown Acton Halton and Wentworth Bronte Kilbride Carlisle Campbellville Palermo Halton League w. T. _ Randel Col. G. OO. Brown Donald Toletzka Halton Wentworth League Leslie Bray Tressurey Patterson The

Acton Relief Committee Receipts and Expenditures Note Overdraft

The Acton Relief Committee, active since last November, reports receipts of 1 435.40 from sources including a hockey match. Expenditures on food fuel and clothing through February total 1 192.61, leaving a small overdraft as government support ends this month.

Acton Relief Committee

Canada crosses 100 million in new financing total

A. E. Ames weekly tally shows Canada’s financed total surpassed 100 million from early 1932 through March 28, with the Toronto issue adding 15,299,000 and municipal bonds contributing 45,000. Easter dates in March become rarer. next March Easter is 1937 on the 28th.

Canada A. E. Ames Toronto

Wray and Tuck Rites Mark Nelson Burlington Deaths

Mrs. Geo Wray a Nelson native and Burlington district resident for decades died at 71. Survivors include husband four sons and three daughters. Funeral from 76 London Street Hamilton to Greenwood Cemetery Burlington. Also Mrs. Sarah Catherine Tuck of Burlington died after brief illness in her 79th year. funeral from L G Wallace Funeral Home Hamilton to Greenwood Cemetery Burlington.

George “Wray Nelson Burlington Rundas Highway Nelson Village Wray Lorain Ohio Alfred John Alexander Hamilton Jean McIntosh Detroit L. Grooker Lila London Street Greenwood Cemetery Burlington’ District Sarah Catherine Tuck John Tuck Edward Cattail Hannon Ontario United Church Ernest Windsor Arthur Tuck North Bay R. G. ‘Milne Toronto W. J. Stephenson Margaret Keough Aldershot H. Smith George Emerson Dartnall

Death of Rev John P Barberree Remains Enduring

Obituary from Brantford Expositor notes the former Nassagaweys Township resident Rev John P Barberree died January 13 after a lengthy ministry spanning Colpoy's Bay Kinglake Kelvin and Bookton charges. Described as sincere forthright humble and diligent his life centered on aiding others and preaching the gospel. He faced illness at Hepworth and Kinglake before pneumonia led to his death.

Nassagawega Brantford West Albert College Belleville Welland Wails Victoria University Belwood Drumbo Richwood Barberree Hamilton John Barberree Christ Hepworth Kinglake Kelvin and Bookton Brantford Hospital

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