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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
6
Mrs yken marries James Henry McLaughlin son of William A. and Martha vin of Guelph to Blu Ayijon Roget daughter of W. D. Stauhe of Edinward. Also notices: birth and death brief items with dates in Norval Georgetown Lasville and related obituaries.
The Queen's Birthday brought 74 degree heat with mixed effects on planting and growth. Knox Church Ladies' Aid to hold annual garden party in the park on July 1. A new electric motor in Fred Blow's shop boosts local fishing and Queen's Birthday celebrations. Excavations underway for Mr Kerr's new residence at Bower Avenue and John Street. St Mary's Journal praises the Acton mex Pursa. Ray J. E Jones accepts Eden Baptist pastorate in Elgin County. War savings and Victory bonds discussed for families. Midland merchants agree to stop deliveries after 6 pm Saturdays. Local roads and public works updates noted. St Peter's Madoc praises pastor and gifts. Burlington meeting protests highway act rates. Bannockburn Women's Institute to meet June 3 with Miss Duncan speaker.
A fragmented reflection argues worry is the hardest work and unprofitable. It notes people labor daily to avoid starvation, yet excessive worry diminishes returns and rarely offers compensation. The piece questions necessity of worry versus practical needs.
The act sets city speed limits at twenty miles per hour and rural limits at twenty two miles per hour with exemptions by by law. It increases penalties for reckless driving and introduces licensing and certification requirements for chauffeurs. It covers compulsory vehicle equipment, rewards for reporting theft, hiring prohibitions, and prohibitions on buying vehicles with obliterated serial numbers. The onus of proof for damage due to a motor vehicle remains on the owner or driver.
Sir Robert addresses civic welcome in Ottawa as Canadians celebrate his homecoming. He speaks of reconstruction with wartime resolve and faith in Canada’s future, urging unity across class, race, and creed to meet peacetime challenges. Major General Morrison hails Canadian war record and reinforces resolve for reconstruction and law and order.
Town and Country items report the annual Presbyterian meeting at Ledon Milly with large attendance and church hospitality. Reports cover church services, road conditions, Rockwood circuit reorganization, and upcoming provincial Disciple of Christ convention with 160 delegates. Also noted are bowling season start, Victoria Day closures, plans for a summer half-holiday, church additions, missionary visits, engagements, and local council grants.
The Presbytery of Toronto oversaw the induction of Rev. J. G. Cheyne as minister of the Mor ningside congregation Swansea with preaching by Rev. J. McColl DD of Georgetown. A large audience attended as refreshments followed and reports noted stricter early closing for the council.
Miss Helen Cline of Brandon College is home on vacation. Mrs IL DD Coutts of Asainibola Ruak spent last week in town. Dr F L Heath returned to Guelph Hospital for further treatment. A grand concert will be given in Knox Church Georgetown by the choir on Friday evening May 30. Walter Anthony purchased 36 acres from W D Johnston in the south area of town. A new cement walk will connect Queen Street with the station platform. Esquesing Agricultural Society meets June 4 at 8 am in the Council Chamber. George Hale, long resident of Esquesing, died at his home near Norval on Sunday May 18 in his 86th year. C W Grandy opened the Merchants Bank building for business and inspection. Pte Norman Speight and wife and baby arrived home from over. The Georgetown Minstrels entertained last week to full houses. The funeral of Nel Hunter Clucksmith, former fire chief, held Tuesday with schools closed for a half day.
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