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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 24, 1932

Page

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Women’s Institute Meeting and Chapter Officers Noted

The Dublin and Port of Montreal notices show Women’s Institute gatherings with Miss Hawthorne hosting on December 1 at 2 30 pm. Georgetown Halton R A M officers were elected including Z., A. H. Feller, L P 2, G. Watt and Rev. W. G. O. Thompson. other items cover meetings at Dublin and literary events plus Royal Winter Fair cattle results.

Women's Institute Georgetown Halton A. H. Feller G. Watt Dr. Gollop E. Creighton J. ‘Sandford P. R. ‘Sherwood Crymgeour Sentinel A. Robinson N. Tuck BE. McWhirter Thompson T. Elson G. B L. Marchment G. Ford H. Kentner Mackenzie E. ©. Thompson G.O. Brown

Esquesing Council Sets Tax By Laws and Elections

Esquesing Council met after adjournment with Reeve Currie presiding. The treasury was authorized to pay Poppy Day Fund and other charity accounts. By laws were introduced to empower rate collectors for non-payment taxes and to provide for municipal elections in 1932 and 1933, with readings completed and seal attached where noted. The meeting adjourned to December 15 at 10 a.m.

W. G. Appelbe Wesley Murray N. A. Robinson George Currie A. J. Onelll LeRoy Dale L. L. Mullin G. Wesley Murray

Flesherton Bank Robo Involves $6000 And Police Search

Two armed masked bandits robbed the Flesherton branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce just before closing, forcing staff into the vault and escaping with about $6000 in cash. Police issued a wide alert to cover Flesherton area and as far as Toronto, seeking a large blue 1930 sedan.

Flesherton Canadian Bank of Commerce Vaul ’ Ers Toronto

Middle Road Project Abandoned Role in Lake Shore Highway Debate

Halton County council met in Milton to discuss the Oakville Subway expenses and a proposed Lakeshore Highway relief plan. Debates centered on committee costs, Ottawa negotiations, and whether the county or province should bear future highway improvements.

Halton County Oakville Railway Board Ottawa Currie Robinson Thetford Harris Cleave Mr. Thetford Mr. Robinson Morden Moat George Cleave Open Council T. A. Blacklock Lake Shore Highwey Waldbrook

Bridal shower honors Ella Woods at Acton church social

Last Wednesday evening Mrs. P. Sayers and Miss Gibbons hosted a shower for Miss Ella Woods with St. Joseph's Church ladies and Hewetson Co. fitting room staff. Gifts included two electric lamps and a long congratulatory address wishing fair winds and safe sailing through marriage.

St. Joseph’s Church Acton Hewetson, Co Ella Woods

Fate Press Christmas Card Order Window Opens

The Fate Press invites readers to place Christmas card orders now. The notice promotes early ordering for timely delivery and emphasizes limited seasonal stock.

THE Fate Press

The Evening Meal Digester Odd Verse Ad Teasing Cards

A quirky verse mocks economic worries with lines about trade and a cave man, then pivots to promote Personal Greeting Cards from Toe Fue Press via Mr. E. Coles. The piece reads like humorous verse in a small newspaper.

Mr. E. Coles Toe Fuee Press

Obituaries From Guelph Area Hail Community Elders

Notices report the passing of Thomas McKenzie a long time Scotch Black resident at 70. He died at St Josephs Hospital Guelph after a brief illness and was buried at Boston Church Cemetery. Also James Harrison a Nelson Township farmer in his 78th year died after months of illness and leaves four children. The Helm family of Acton mourns Rose Hillborn Helm who died after a long illness and was buried at Fairview Cemetery. Martha C Laing a Corwhin nurse and church worker died in her 60s with services at Ebenezer United Church featuring hymns and a male quartet. she left three brothers and other relatives.

Thomas McKenzie St. Joseph’s Hospital Guelph Mr. McKenzie Bronte Ontario Scotch ‘Block Boston Presbyterian Church W. J. Reid Kathleen Street Mary McKenzie Toronto David McKenzie Campbellville Alfred ‘Yoveil Boston Church Cemetery Ash James Harrison Nelson Township Milton L. O. L Milton Lodge Robert J Tansley Hugh John Powell Lowville Stafford Bennett Fred Helm Mill Street Acton Hastings Rose Hillborn James M. Hilborn Kitchener Helm Presbyterian Church H. L. Bennie Fairview Cemetery Messrs John,Jacob Walter Bauer William Cole Hiram Fisher Wm. Ridley Martha C. Laing John Laing Ebenezer United Church Miss Laing Syracuse Hospital Charles James Corwhin Aberfoyle Jesus James Easterbrooke E. Walker P. Kitching O. Ramshaw Mr Mann Mr. Gandier Eden Mills George E. Boles Arkell Brantford Waterdown Harriston

Acton Council Advances Winter Arena Preparations

Acton council meets to approve finance items totaling 336.98 and to discuss arena work including ice prep, window installation, and a $20,000 Murray estate bequest. The reinsurer policy and pole removal on Crescent are also addressed, with action deferred on several issues.

Jones Crescent Public Utilities Commission H. Ls. McDonald Nicol Elgin Street McPherson J. RR. Watson Acton National Drug Co Toronto J.A. Murray

Ontario motor license fees revised for 1933 plates

The Ontario Department of Highways under Hon Leopold Macaulay approved new motor vehicle registration charges to start about December 15 with the 1933 plates. Passenger cars and commercial vehicles are affected with the six and eight cylinder classes adjusted. sixes drop from 12 to 15 for larger types and eights fall from 20 to 15 for smaller types.

Ontario Department of Highways Leopold Macaulay Henry

THAT DEMENTED FEELING

Mae consoles a man who speaks of striking a nerve and feeling intense pain as they discuss his frayed mental state. The dialogue conveys distress and physical sensation without explicit detail.

Local Events From Nassagaweya Area and Town Line

Reports from John Black's near Acton include a December 3 shooting event with shotguns and .22 rifles. competitors supply ammo. Lakeside Chapter I O D E held a sewing meeting at Moorecroft with two quilts three pillowcases and blankets donated to the Welfare Board. Snow damaged the Arena with four ventilators and two chimneys torn from the roof. repairs planned and replacements unlikely. I O D E decorated Fairview Cemetery on Remembrance Day. graves adorned with silken flags as part of annual service. Ontario education chief announces June 26 exam start for public and collegiate exams next year, shifting one week earlier than 1932, allowing center exam options for non-residents.

John Black Nassagaweya‘Esquesing Acton Lakeside Moorecroft Fairview Cemetery Dublin Cemetery G. F.rogers Education Ontario

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Women’s Institute Dublin Institute Dublin Wm. McIntyre Black Miss McDonald J. Prank Young People’s United Church Young ‘People’s ‘League Christian Endeavor Group Isabel Gwitzer E. Lambert E. Vincent Muriel Grossman Sabra Nelson Jean Blewett Col John McRae Pearl McEnery Jean Blewett Velma Blair G. Masales Gladys Agar K. Savage Port of Montreal Montreal Montreal Harbor Commission Royal Fair Duncan Campbell Moffat J. A. McAllister Lacey Aberlour Aberdeen-Angus Heifer Amos Kay Meyer Duncan ‘Campbell Can —- Campbell Amos and Esquesing Council Flesherton Bank S. E. Griffin and Son George Co.Burt Hillsburg James “Carlyle the Royal W. J. Squirrell Ontario Agricultural College Guelph. A W. Whitelaw Leicester Wether Lamb Ewe United Church Vincent Moore Margaret Brown F. L. Wright R. N. Brown Baptist’ Church Ernest Cole N. F. Moore Milton Burlington Norval Ashgrove Hornby Bethel Glenwilliams Limehouse Churchville Wraser Mimms Morley Weaver Paris Minister of Health Ella Hewetson Shoes Limited House of Logs James Harrison, Ash Bannockburn School Fars West Side Cowle Nicol, McArthur G.H. Lantz J. B. Chalmers D. A. Henderon Park Foowals D. A. Henderson AL Henderson Canadian Legion F. E. Holmes Wood Town Hall Acton. Pree Press Department of Highways Joe Mae R. W. Ware Fowler Light Horse Committee London Stratford St. Alban’s Parish Hall St. Alban’s Sunday School Erin 4Fields Melds Viola Waller P. A. Bawyer Catherine Mackle St. Mary's Olive Rookes Esther Taylor Bruce Pargeter Eillarney Restvillé Bauer Willian Catherine Mackie Alice Taylor Barbara Taylor Viol Waller Phylis Mackie Renetta Waller Drewe Grace Anas. A. Sawyer
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