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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
3
The Acton Free Press reports on tense relations with the Acton Public School Board over meeting coverage. A reader letter asks for guaranteed access and timely notices for both regular and special sessions, prompting a clarifying reply from the board secretary. The exchange ends with renewed, amicable prospects for press attendance.
The article notes a ten percent Hydro rebate for Acton consumers on their 1928 accounts and a rate reduction applauded by locals, arguing public ownership benefits over private. It reports a $2,016,451.38 surplus last year, up over 58 percent from 1927, and suggests continued growth in consumption. It also discusses Hon. Mr. Euler on Canada US rum running, implying Canada has acted more to curb liquor flow than the United States.
The Ontario Workers Compensation Board reports April figures across industries showing over 4 000 more accidents, 737 fatalities, and total benefits of 802 065 33 with 124 453 74 for medical aid. Payroll reaching a historic high is linked to increased activity and accidents. Morley notes expanding prevention efforts should yield tangible results across unorganized sectors.
Canadian National Railways reports April 1929 gross earnings of 22,455,244 up from 19,811,399 a gain of 13.35 percent. Net April earnings rose 54.05 percent to 4,443,180.15 despite higher operating expenses, while the April operating ratio improved to 80.21 percent from 85.44 the previous year.
A Windsor Alderman laments fifteen percent of motorists as mentally deficient and holiday travel dangers. Debates over fines for breweries and illegal distribution of literature prompt questions about liquor distinctions. Fireworks bans on Victoria Day reduce blasts. Holiday injuries total nine with three at a level crossing. Safety first urged. Gossip on diplomatic liquor and diplomats’ rights questioned. Mercury canvassers promise new Acton correspondents amid local municipal skepticism.
Neighborhood news lists visits and travels of local families. Mr and Mrs C Macbean of Saskatchewan visit here. Mr and Mrs Yearnly of Lawton stay with Mr and Mrs F Keelentone. Mrs L Overland undergoes Toronto operation. Mrs Norbert Neevely and zon Feed visit Toronto. Mr and Mrs Geo Cooke attend funeral of Mr Cooper in Owen Sound.
Prank J. Humphry returns to town from Vancouver while Mr and Mrs R J Mahony retire from a southern ocean holiday. Die widening near Sixteen bridge aids highway traffic and improvement. Mrs C Chisholm and party come home from California. Mrs James Turner and daughter Morie return from England. Auto crash damages guard posts on Navy Colborne turn. Pastor Perry and family relocate from Hallax to town. P Humphrey home from Vancouver. Pater Kelly sells Dunn property to Mrs Douglas Steed for a residence. De Luxe Cottage Hotels Ltd building eleven cottages west of Clarkson. C Campbell stops a herd of Holstein cows near Medina. A fishing trip north keeps several locals away. Hilda Harvey resigns from Dell Telephone for New Loyal York hotel in Toronto. Wm Abba returns from Hamilton hospital post-surgery. Waterworks head Loveys repaints King Edward Memorial fountain. Delegation to meet Toronto highways minister for gas tax rebate for street maintenance set for Thursday May beth at King Edward hotel. Burlington reps Breckon and Hollby to attend. county hopes all towns send delegates.
Rev Charles and Mrs McDonald of Lucknow attended Afansc on Edith Street last Thursday and Friday. Mrs Josephine Wilson McLeay of Port Credit sang on GC NRT last Thursday night. Mr K L Wilson of Bank of Montreal is reported slightly improved after hospital care in Toronto. Council approved a new uniform cost not to exceed 935 for Chief Marshall. Mr J A Ballantine has returned from Guelph General Hospital after an operation five weeks ago but will be unable to handle business yet. A two-vehicle collision on AGW Street caused damage but no injuries. The Wellington District A F and A M held a large reception for John B Martin Grand Master of Canada Ontario in Georgetown at the Arena marking Credit Lodge No 219’s 66th anniversary. Durant automobile popularity grows with production exceeding 1925 totals in first four months, a new admin building aiding expansion and intense effort to meet demand.
Mil ton DOr and Mrs W W McClean and their daughter Barbara of Toronto were guests of Mr and Mrs Dal on Monday. YW Whincup has saved 36 years in Milton, sold Is Nous to Mrs Alex Armstrong, and their daughter will reside with them in Brantford. Dr George Vine of the Geological Burney Department visited with his parents on Martin Street. A cow owned by Alf Warton was killed after a vehicle driven by Clarence Riddell Milton hit the Sixteen Mile Creek bridge. the truck fell into the creek, driver uninjured, truck damaged. Minen Hi Howes Klale Stewart and Marion Walker resigned from Milton Public School teaching staff. Nila Towes to retire on pension. Mrs Glenart to teach in Toronto. Dr M Gowland returned from New York City trip. Frank Vanalcke, electrician, moving to Hamilton. Steward Hume sold his butcher business to Karl Vanatter of Georgetown. Mr Campbell left J W Mackenzie drug store for Toronto. Mrs W E McCready broke her arm feeding chickens. taken to Guelph hospital for fracture reduction.
Swarming arises from an overcrowded brood nest caused by several factors. Poor foundation, lack of ventilation, improper supering, unfavorable weather, weak queens, and late egg production contribute to the condition. For more details, request Bulletin No. 17 from the Central Experimental Farm Ottawa.
Six years pass before a man returns to a party and encounters his former sweetheart now married. Between dances she muses on who among the past might be the father as recognition finally unfolds. Her son taps a tattoo on her hand.
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