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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 28, 1931

Page

1

Local Institute Meeting and Civic Notes

Community news lists a Women’s Institute meeting at Mrs Prod McCutcheon's home on Thursday at 2 30. It also reports a car collision near Milton injuring Harry Coulson and A A Armstrong, with Coulson taken to Galt Hospital. Other items include church transfers, hymn book introduction at United Church, county council education concerns, liquor act violations in Acton, and obituaries and deacon honors in Walmer Road Church.

Women'e Women's Institute Prod McCutcheon Sunay Milton A. A. Armstrong Harry Coulson Palerme-Milton Armatrongh Coulson Galt Hospital

Court of Revision meets with minor license and park curb decisions

The fortnightly seastop meeting of Usa Council on Nuosday evening saw Conncttlors Hansen and Warraon present with Roeve Mason presiding. Mrs Oakley’s license extended to 11 months, new 3 month term granted from May 27. backstop work approved for Handbail Club park ball demond. Finns Committee recommends several accounts for payment totaling noted sums. Court of Revision confirmed the annual assessment toll with no complaints. next meeting set for June 3 to review estimates and rates. A $60 per annum salary for Public Utilities Commissioners was deferred. $108 from Lakeside Chapter of the O D B acknowledged. gifts from LO D B and Duke of Devonshire Chapter noted. taxes reviewed and some uncollectable writes-off. Girl Guides charged hall fee for concert. road repairs authorized.

USA Council Cound Finns Committee Park Ee Sploo Ja Tillette Inboran Will Fbier Mra. Ve C. Ji. Warrison Hansen Clark Court of War Vision Public Utilities Commision Curling Club Lakeside O. D McPherman Society Duke of Devonshire LO. D. B Camp Fund McPherson Tan Fen

Opening of Tennis and Bowling Grounds Promises Strong Season

The Acton community celebrated the official opening of the tennis and bowling grounds with a well attended evening event. Under Vandmaster Mason a lively program featured the Vand Thill and engaging demonstrations, while visitors enjoyed social time and refreshments. Plans for a Abemhaed tournament Monday evening and future local competitions were announced, with Manager Pred Holm keeping the courts and greens in prime playing condition. Membership tickets are available from Mr. F. Salt, with season fees set for gentlemen 3.00 and associates 2.00, junior players 1.00.

Acton Dowling Acton Cithwns Vand Thill Vandmaster Mason Olb Ned Witty Bepnie AON Tenmis Pred Holm Inditex

Acton Hosts British Noble Sir Harry Bittain Visitor

Sir Harry Bittain of London, eleventh year as MP for the new Acton borough, visited Acton with interest in local industry and schools. He toured factories, the Park, Arena, and public buildings, addressed Acton Public School, and hosted a reception at Moorecroft before continuing to Toronto and New York.

Harry Bittain K. C London England Acton Middlesex County House of Commons Marry Harry Detroit Dharge WP. Moore Moorecroft Ifo Canada Highends Moore Ontario Agricultural College Ontario Guelph Sir Harry Quelph Ming Tennett Publie Aly Harry Denyliat Ontabseld Judge Moore

Acton Wins Second County Baseball Game 6 to 4

Acton captured their second county league win 6 to 4 over Oakville on Saturday as two runs in the first frame and another in the fifth carried Acton ahead. Post made a running catch for Oakville, while Trawn’s pitching kept Oakville down until late. Milton defeated Kilbride 9-7 and Milton crushed Oakville 18-0 in a postponed game. League standings show Acton leading with Milton, Georgetown, and Bronte close behind as next Saturday’s schedule features Acton at Milton and Georgetown at Oakville.

Acton Lasgie Lahould Oakville Acton Jed Notians Acton Boys Tuarker Chalmers Kilbride Georgetown Jhy Milton Bronte Healnst Aginst Georgetown L. Rc Aclon Cisereteeernnnee Milton Georgetown Bronty Oakville O Wibride Rydersiyadt Kents

Acton District News Highlights Local Events

The monthly meeting of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter of LO1D meets at Mrs. Wm. Thal, a Burlington Post Office damaged by fire, Brampton council votes to cut indemnities, and Queen Victoria Day observed with community activities. Liberal rally in Milton draws hundreds with leaders Tepburn and Donnelly. New town plaques presented for royal decoration of the park pavilion.

Burlington Actoniana Clulvens Milton Princess Acton Mitel Tepburn M. Prp Dr. Donnelly Thos B. Makelack M. Plrp Tralton Wow Paul Fisher Dalton Liberal Assecution Galloway Impira Bay Duke of Devonshire Beatiful Park Palry Lake Daughters of the Weapjre Girl Guides Toy Scouts Toxta Noys Trail Rangers Cnnnadian

Heshiad Proposal Sparks Witty Banter in Odd Exchange

A quirky dialogue unfolds with a man proposing to a woman after a brief acquaintance. She teases him about their short time together, while he wittily claims a longer connection through his bank relationship with her father. The exchange reveals playful distrust and humor.

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Acton to Mullon Eyes County Game After Imports Debate

The piece discusses Acton and Mullon meeting in a county game and mentions pathway questions about import players and last year’s champions. It cites Walkerton Worald reporting on How Kella moving to Kyle for next hockey season and notes Oakville’s goalie issues and Halton League comments from Burlington Gazette with Georgetown plans.

Acton Mullon Walkerton Worald Howe Kella Han Kyle Bnport Wis Myc Oakville WL Mancock Walkerton Aime Oakvilly Oakville

Public School Staff Reengaged After Wage Reductions

At a town meeting the Ute School Board explained salary cuts to tenured staff due to reduced revenue. Teachers accepted reductions while vowing to continue community work. no dismissals occurred and all current staff remain in place. The board agreed to recruit for continuation courses and to consult with the principal on subject distribution.

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