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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
2
Church schedules across Acton list services at United Church of Canada Knox Church and Acton Baptist Church. Topics include Gods Law in the Heart and Life Everlasting, with Sunday School, prayer meetings, Y P U groups, and evening sermons.
A collage of notices lists help wanted for a general store manageress, room and board offers, used washing machine for sale, furniture pieces for sale, rental ads for a bungalow, a house for sale, dressmaking services, Wood for sale, a stray animal notice, an estate auction, plant sales, and a house sale under an estate. Names include J Denny, Mrs P Speilvogel, Mr A Papillon, C McLauglin, N H Garden, Mrs A Reeson, Robert Avidiee, J H Wardlaw, R Kerr, and J A Smith with Acton addresses and dates in May.
The listing promotes Wonderland shows for Friday May 24 with Lilac Time featuring Colleen Moore in a romance comedy, plus Technicolor titles Kings of Sport and Fellow Teacher. Matinee at 3, night show at 7 15, prices vary. Local ads note additional titles and prices.
May opening brings knitted sportswear silk ensembles and georgette dresses. Knitted suits from France Switzerland and Canadian firms priced from 9.95 to 29.75. Silk ensembles start at 19.75, sleeveless dresses at 19.75, hats priced 7.50 to 12.50. Sid smaort styles noted.
Benjamin Wallace of Nassagaweya Township died instantly when a shotgun blast to the head blew away part of his skull while he prepared to shoot groundhogs on his farm. Coroner and local officials deemed the death accidental. his wife and three children, and a wide circle of kin, mourn him.
Mr and Mrs John Harvey of Acton marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs S J Hassard. Married in 1870 they lived in Terra Cotta and Salmonville before moving to Acton Flour Mills locality. Their long service to the community includes Mr Harvey’s tenure as Halton County temperance inspector and the family’s noted kindness.
Ontario and Midlle Utilities Commission plan bi monthly billing starting July with refunds on June accounts. Acton authorities approve decoration for Empire Day event and cooperate with Athletic Club. New bi monthly system affects waterworks and other accounts, with a June refund equal to one month. Empire Day concert at Town Hall to honor local choirs. new library books arriving Saturday. County Festival Association updates and school board representation noted.
The Halton County League opened last Saturday with games in Bronte Oakville and Burlington. Bronte defeated Georgetown 6-0 Oakville beat Milton 6-4 and Burlington topped Acton 10-4. Acton pitcher Neil Gibbons held Burlington to seven hits and two runs before retiring after the 11th, with June score 4-3 against Acton. Burlington brought in Harry Chew who allowed four hits in three innings as Burlington capitalized on errors and walks to secure the win.
Readers debate the Board of Trustees decision to dismiss Miss Macdonald, Acton Continuation School principal, amid praise for her record and Inspector hoag's findings. Critics urge reconsideration, noting department support and potential harm to local education.
Community social items recount visits by Acton residents to family and friends across Toronto Guelph Hamilton and Brant counties. A special school board meeting drew debate over press coverage and reporter access with trustee votes and a reported exclusion of The Pere Pages from future meetings.
Miss Annie Corrigill known in Acton for forty four years as a trusted teacher and neighbor died at home after illness. Afiss Corrigil moved to Acton over sixty years ago with foster parents and later cared for Mr. and Mrs. McNab. Funeral was at her residence followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery.
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