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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 25, 1926
Page
4
Editorial notes that the O.T.A. law in Acton reduced liquor access, keeping bars closed and benefiting many local homes. It claims prosperity rises as mothers and children are happier under the regulation.
Final figures show 531 425 in favor of prohibition and 421 292 against. The dry side loses 67 725 supporters since 1919 while wets gain 226 752, reflecting a drift as newer voters forget conditions under licensed liquor.
The Meaford Mirror and editor A S Thurston were found not guilty of libel by a jury at the Owen Sound assize court after a $25 000 damages claim. The court dismissed the action with costs to the plaintiff, and Thurston refused any apology or retract.
A public plea urges Ontario readers to vote against government control and defend a heritage. It calls temperance opponents to fear the ballot in the hands of righteous citizens who will cast their votes on December 1. The message frames the act as a sacred duty and appeals to divine guidance.
Editorial notes recount Halton dry and wet vote totals of 6946 to 4018 with a 2928 majority, and discuss the December 1 plebiscite on the Ontario Temperance Act. It includes political moves by William Folger Nickle and reflections on government liquor profits versus public expenditure, plus optimism for Canada’s finances and a defense of temperance laws.
In Burlington H T Foster praises Pettit as a ready public servant and urgesHalton voters to back him with at least a 3000 majority. Mrs Whitney backs prohibition while Pettit aligns with Ontario Temperance Act enforcement. The piece contrasts Manitoba’s liquor controls and Ontario bootlegger risks with government stores and plebiscite demand.
At Andrew McClure J P home in Norval on Friday November 12 relatives gathered to honor Squire McClure turning eighty. Garfield McClure served as chairman and led a series of family speeches after a bountiful dinner. The social gathering concluded with a very enjoyable time.
The council set tax at 40 mills. School costs 1928.00, school debentures 1720.99, municipal work 2000.00, county rate 298.39. Local notices include residents recovering from illness and moves, plus reports on hunts and the opening of the United Church at Hillaburg with a sermon on union by Rev. Armstrong.
Burlington gatherings and farewells fill the social calendar as residents travel to Florida and Los Angeles. A charity handkerchief shower. Knox Church calls Rev. A Moorehead Legate at 3000 yearly. farewell parties for Mrs. A Forrest and Miss Ethel Smith. Bible Society meeting. Voters List court. Trinity Men's club Ladies Night. visitors from Winnipeg and Palermo. Ethel Smith hosts tea prior to San Francisco marriage. Over 90 guests attend at Apple Villa for Ethel Smith farewell tea.
Local items report nominations for town council on November 29 and a Christmas entertainment at Knox Presbyterian Sunday School on December 21. The piece notes appointments, relocations, social gatherings, a fireman’s Sunday service, and Masonic lodge jewels and honors, with several residents traveling or changing posts.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Brown returned to their Brantford home after a several week stay with her sister Mrs. R. L. Brown in Limehouse. Mr. John W. Nickell, famed as a longtime father, earned honors as a judge and recently presided at Meaford in that role.
A Milton week features a Grace Church schoolroom gathering with the Woman's Auxiliary Choir and Sunday School teachers enjoying a banquet. The Milton Pressed Brick Co. closes its Streetsville plant for an indefinite period with some workers moving to Toronto while brick works continue on short hours. Knox Presbyterian Church hosts a wedding for Marion Isobel Scott and Dr. James Richard Mearry performed by Rev J N McFaul with Miss E Dewar at the organ.
A Nashville style essay notes how cooking affects marriage and happiness. It claims acute indigestion links to heart failure, praises women who cook well, warns against domestic unhappiness from poor cooking, and predicts Canadian women will become better cooks benefiting homes.
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