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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
10
Editorial notes the Church Union Bill remains in Committee with no sure passage by deadline. Observers expect a compromise amendment acceptable to both sides, allowing individual Presbyterian congregations to opt out within six months to a year and retain current status and property rights.
The article extols Canada’s abundant fruits beyond staple crops noting wild and cultivated varieties support diet and health. It highlights fruit as a dietary essential and points to three fruit sources: garden cultivation, woods and fields for native picks, and markets for varied sales.
An essay argues property ownership imposes moral duties to neighbors and town welfare. It cites enforcement actions for nuisances and unsanitary conditions, praising individuals like Jack Miner who improve the community with responsible land use and shared spaces.
The inaugural meeting at Walger Road Baptist Church Toronto created the Ontario Women's Prohibition Committee. Mrs. William Pagey led the gathering as delegates from many women's societies discussed a program to inform local units about prohibition and urged women to vote if plebiscites occur while praying for policy change. The panel noted eleven million federated U S women share the cause.
The League of Nations contemplates a World Court of International Justice at The Hague to replace the existing World Court. Officials see it as a matter of critical interest with Britain showing notable attention. A request from the United States for clause modification could gain acceptance among League members.
The government policy announcement calmed business anxiety and encouraged self reliance among farmers and manufacturers. Mixed farming gains attention in the Prairie Provinces while manufacturing districts see uneven activity with some spring orders and some disappointments. Employment levels compare favorably with prior years.
Editorial notes discuss a likely House of Commons move to permanentize disability cost of living bonuses, the Ontario Rural School question, and contrasts in trustee numbers. They note Meighen on budget, fears of annexation, German militarism, press prosperity, a 44 hour week strike cost, a waterworks vote, and Dawson Yukon wheat. Canada’s growing agricultural area and export data are cited.
In a New England town a minister presided over a christening for twins born to Mr and Mrs Timothy Green. Mispronounced names led to comic confusion before the minister christened them Augustux Gerard Green and Gautawng Gerald Green. The mishap drew villagers, and the odd names became a local draw, boosting family fame and, some claimed, business prosperity.
Ontario Cooperative Honey Producers Association reports rising exports to Great Britain and Europe, shipping over 750,000 pounds to Britain since December and totals to Denmark Sweden Austria Portugal and Germany. Production across Ontario exceeds 10 million pounds with Prairie provinces expanding.
Neighborhood page reports a registry abmation event on Mul Street and a Ladies Aid fundraiser by the Methodist Church. It notes Ed Harrop's world trip return and Judge Justin presiding at Cramp ton County Court over Ptolemy v Creelmans Limited with damages and warranty questions. judgment reserved pending machine operation.
An extra 1650 was authorized for the Free Library Board by Georgetown Council at the last meeting. Locals BE Coching and J a Bkelton family returned from city visits to Wildwood and London. Several residents departed for Montreal to join seasonal work and holidays were noted for choir members. A capital Church concert featuring W Percy, E Warren, F Wilkinson, and May McMauter drew a strong crowd.
The Gregory theatre is highlighted among new and attractive buildings on Malin Street. The Salvation Army plans a tag day next Saturday. Auditors began Wednesday morning to audit last year’s town books. Over thirty new members joined the Methodist Church last Sunday, mostly on profession of faith. A near-accident occurred on the Oakville highway when a Ford coupe carrying three passengers was sideswiped by a large truck from Brantford. Mrs Warne spoke at Lusk Hall about India, noting her long connection as wife of Bishop Warne and life in India. Mr Jack Marcus of Montreal visited The Record Office, bound for Los Angeles, having marched about thirty-five miles daily since April 31 without rides, carrying a 23-pound backpack.
The Coningsby district heard plans from the school fair committee to hold the fair in September next. News notes report local leasing of a farm on Erin Road and several residents returning from trips or transfers, with town officials considering firefighting equipment and a town hall cinema plan.
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