06 Nov 1930
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 06, 1930
Page
1
In tough times the speaker argues unemployment persists despite hope and condemns the indulgence of non essentials. He recalls Lindsay where workers earn thirty cents an hour and driving licenses are surrendered for aid. He notes liquor permits are cut in some towns and people queue for charity while cigarettes remain common.
Lest We Forget Reeve Mason issues proclamations for the Thanksgiving Armistice service to be held Monday at ten o'clock in cooperation with Acton clergy and the Council. Since 1018 the observance has been part of community life lasting about an hour and a half.
Generations improve as Acton observes Halloween with lively costumes and parties while property damage remains negligible. Police monitor for misconduct, but no court actions or detentions follow. Doorbell greetings are courteous and treats are graciously received, marking a notable advancement over past years.
A public board faces critique for years of alleged errors. One critic cites three types of never wrong people the liar the fool and the oyster. He says none of them apply to those in a large enterprise noting foresight and hindsight.
A plane crash near Toronto on Sunday afternoon claims three young lives. The incident underscores how a spur of risky thrill seeking can override sound judgment, leading to tragedy despite an experienced pilot’s caution.
Canada’s youngest provinces, Alberta and Saskatchewan, have grown since their creation. Alberta population rose from 185,000 to about 650,000, while Saskatchewan increased from 195,000 to roughly 807,000. Cultivated acres and dairy production surged, with Alberta dairy value leaping from 2 million dollars in 1905 to over 20 million this year, and Saskatchewan recording similar gains.
Editorial notes discuss observance of a moment of silence for the end of a major conflict, accountability in public office, and concerns about a mayoral figure. It covers inter Empire trade hopes, a regional railway crossing repair funding, Oakville Record sale to John Atkins, printing protests by a union, and Milton Reformer’s forty sixth anniversary with editor White still in charge.
A Ginger Farm diary recounts a Halloween with children drawing cats and owls, crafting hats, and bobbing for apples, while adults reflect on discipline, temptation, and the need for home guidance to prevent mischief and unsafe acts. The writer recalls a scare over a joke involving a teacher, notes the absence of catastrophes, and argues for parental involvement over costly entertainment.
Mint Molly Hevan of Canada met Jack Miner at his bird sanctuary near Kingston. They discussed birds and Canada’s outdoors for an hour, Bevan praising Miner’s work protecting wildlife and sharing Canadian reverence for nature, home, and faith.
A family gathering on Thanksgiving highlights a mother's joy as her grown children praise her kitchen skills, care, and sacrifices. The narrative portrays a Wetle mother cherished by Howard, his sisters, and brothers, with fond memories and gratitude linking past and present. It contrasts appreciative and unappreciative children, noting the impact on a mother's happiness and wrinkles with age.
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