This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 14, 1931
Page
8
At Acton council, Hueston defended Plaxton and Hueston claims while disputing Globe Co statements about tariff backing. A lower premium was secured for Plaxton and Hueston, and a street by law regarding Fairview Cemetery was passed amid heated questions and apologies.
The Acton council met Friday with Commissioner Wing and Reeve Mason. The secretary was authorized to pay several accounts and advise the Canadian National Railways against direct water mains connections. The utility policy proposed by WL McDonald was accepted pending investigation. The council discussed rate differences, arrears enforcement, and a fire sale of water services. The Globe Indemnity policy was canceled in favor of Canadian General Insurance with 100 annual premium. Streets near Fairview Cemetery will be closed for property work.
Halton Presbytery of the United Church met in Acton on May 13 with Rev. B. E. Val of Burlington presiding. Morning sessions covered correspondence and committees, with Rev. R. W. Rumley reviewing Whither Religion. Luncheon hosted by Ladies’ Ald Society. afternoon focused on Religious Education and boys’ work. Conference delegates were chosen and the meeting adjourned with thanks to local officials.
The seventh Canadian census begins June 1 with about 15 000 enumerators and 750 clerks in Ottawa to compile data. The plan covers people animals crops and farm products and lists 254 questions on a farm schedule. Copies of farms are on view in town windows.
Frank Kennedy of Acton was named District Deputy Grand Master for 1931 32 by the Independent Order of Oddfellows district comprising Acton Georgetown Thampton and Milton Oddfellows at a Port Credit gathering. Community news notes a rug giveaway by local stores and the Georgetown Creamery fire causing extensive damage with unknown cause. Funeral details for Mrs. Summerville noted with survivors listed. Summer Meeting of Women’s Institute held in Acton with talks on community life and entertainment.
Acton W C T U along with the Public School and High School students held a grand annual contest in Knox School Room. Essays on alcohol and narcotics and posters for temperance drew a large audience. Prizes were awarded to Wilma Stewart Pearl McEnery Grace Lantz and others under the guidance of Mrs. James Symon and Miss Vennett with Rev. C L Poole D D presiding.
The Spring meeting of the Presbytery of Guelph and the Women’s Missionary Society Presbyterial of Guelph met at Knox Church Acton with about 48 members. Delegates from nineteen branches attended, hearing reports, a keynote address by Mrs. Thorborn, and a Formosa missionary talk by Rev. Mr. McKay. Over 200 meals were served and the gathering praised Acton’s hospitality.
An elderly informant describes a bizarre process for making bootleg liquor using items such as a beauty parlor, wildcat, rattlesnakes, cayenne pepper, sulphuric acid, rusty nails, and marsh water. The account notes a new gaslighting gadget and electric hair dryer used in the method, with the worker operating discreetly.
Alterations in the two stores of B. D. Ruchiin & Co. have begun this week as they prepare for a larger stock. Palmview Cemetery faces damage from thoughtless motorists who drove over new ground and broke terraces. The Bank of Montreal appoints Jones S. Davidson as local manager replacing L. Shorey. Acton Women’s Institute held its annual meeting reporting a productive year and planning cemetery gates upgrades with funds raised.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.