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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
1
A shipment of five hundred pairs of woolen worsted and tweed trousers, made in Guelph from fine quality suiting materials, was purchased at auction from the W. E. Sanford Co. of Hamilton.
Bargain sale promises concrete money savings for all shoppers arriving in Guelph. Offers A585 graded English worsted fabrics with stripe patterns and solid cloths, plus high grade worsted trousers and dress-up suit patterns at well below normal prices. Tailored for men and young men, with better qualities than typical odd trousers, matching premium suits.
Premier Drury secured unanimous nomination at a Milton convention of the People's Political Party. He defended prohibition as a success, urged maintaining laws, and blamed the Opposition for attacks while outlining government achievements and farm prospects.
A May dance will be held in the town hall on Friday to raise funds for the Junior Baseball Club. Music will be supplied by the Downes Orchestra of Hampton, and lunch will be available.
The Acton Public School held a drawing contest in April among primary pupils. Fred Grace won first prize, Ella Woosa second, and Classie Hawkings third after judging by J. L. Jones of Toronto. The New Thomson Factory Ground was broken for Thomson Motor Supplies Limited续. The community noted Rev. A C Stewart’s address on Christian duty and commemorating Acton’s incorporation. An auction sale of the John Watson estate drew a large crowd and raised about £13,000 with multiple properties sold to trustees’ nominees.
Social and Personal items from Acton note visits by Miss Laur y Sprowl of Guelph and others from Toronto and Kitchener. Health updates include Mrs. Waldle slowly recovering and Dr McMurchy’s son passing away after surgery. Local events mention farm sales, athletic association committees, and the Woman's Institute officers.
The Hanover council divided on paying councillors for their services with a tied 4 to 4 vote. Proponents argued a duty to compensate, while opponents claimed no payment is owed for performing council duties.
The Halton Baseball League schedules a season opener on Saturday with Georgetown vs Acton at 1 p.m. A parade by Citizens Band precedes games, and park performances follow. The schedule lists matches through August with Avonville Milton Burlington Bronte and Campbellville frequent contenders. A later visit by suburban officials to Acton is noted along with planning for improved facilities.
The Acton Council met Monday with Councillors Hell and Holmen and chair Heave Karber. A delegation from the Acton Athletic Association urged reconsideration of their assessment, noting grounds back to town use, eligibility for members, and prior benevolent subsidies. The Finance Committee reported on several accounts, including waterworks and hydro commission expenses, and the council adopted the report. A Beardmore Co water agreement was discussed, with no full pipe increase approved. Court of Revision set for Monday June 4. A gun from Sunderfund House was permitted to be moved to the town hall area. Council adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
George Kitching died at his home near Woodstock after a period of illness. He married Harriet Darby, who died about thirty three years ago, and they had three children: Mrs. Ins Simpson of Nassagawayo, Mrs. R. Wallace of Acton, and Corns Kitching near Woodstock. He later married Milas Elizabeth Hill of Woodstock and leaves son Curt at Toronto University. He was a Liberal, active in the Methodist Church, and esteemed in the community. Funeral was from his late home on Monday with many friends attending from Acton and vicinity.
Halton Liberal delegates met Wednesday to select Reoy Dale as their candidate for the county election against Conservative George Hillmar. Mayor Dale promised to defend Halton and urged party unity. Former nominees and local leaders withdrew in his favor. Thomas Murhall could not attend and was replaced by W. Hackon who reviewed the Liberal platform.
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