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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 21, 1926
Page
5
Editorial cites Roger W. Babson arguing that prosperity hinges on education based on Jesus. He states motives and purposes drive the nation and that religion guides the right course, expressing optimism for churches and their future despite imperfections. The St. Mary's Journal presents the opinion.
Thanksgiving Day and Armistice Day will be observed on Monday November 8 with a joint celebration under a new statute. A special observance is requested for the actual Armistice Day November 11 with two minutes of silence at eleven o'clock, as advised by Acting Prime Minister J A Robb and approved by His Majesty the King.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics and the Department of Marine and Fisheries report Canada's 1925 fisheries output at 47,926,802 dollars, up 3,392,567 from 1924. Capital in equipment reached 46,411,647 dollars, up 2,554,297, with 73,885 workers, 58,291 in primary operations.
Sir John Aird, president of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, warned that Canada must maintain inter Empire relations beyond its links to Great Britain. He criticized Dean Inge’s England book and said US relations will grow in importance but should not endanger Empire ties. Windsor Nova Scotia Journal.
The Acton Free Press notes doubt over Fergus becoming Ontario's youngest town or largest village. It cites Fergus population figures of 2,180 in 1926 and remarks on assessor workload amid growth.
Lord Byng discussed Canada immigration noting the best outcomes come from youths aged 14 to 17. He cited the success of those cared for on Canadian homesteads with 98 percent proving to be good settlers and urged British families to consider such migration opportunities.
The Ontario Government plans an elec torate appeal in early December. The major issue to be posed is continuation of doctors prescriptions under the OTA and local option for municipalities seeking beer sales. Conservatives in the Legislature reportedly show no united stance on this policy.
A movement proposes a national demonstration on Dominion Day July 1 to celebrate Confederation 1867 and foster Canadian unity. Organizations are urged to promote the idea within all branches and work toward a nationwide event.
The Beaverton Express reports Lady Astor, Britain’s only female MP, returning from a two month visit to her New York childhood home. She notes Yankee Prohibition’s impact with the quip that where a hundred saloons once stood there is now one bootlegger who cannot run those saloons.
An eminent engineer argues that workers must combine training loyalty and intelligence to benefit both themselves and their employers. He stresses intelligent effort to follow assigned work, loyalty aligned with the employer’s interests, and energy with perseverance to adapt to changing conditions and advance to leadership roles.
A report from Acton notes humorous references to secret sessions of public bodies. It recalls a Conservative meeting where the mayoralty was discussed and a Gazette representative was reportedly not invited. The chairman suggested a Gazette rep could publish notes if caught in a compromising position, while stressing openness beyond private discussions.
The piece notes $6 704 300 in settlers records entering Canada from the United States in the year ended June 30 1926, comparing to $6 080 884 prior year, and salutes Hon Hugh Guthrie for party leadership support in South Wellington. It mentions potential future Premiership and references the Guelph Mercury.
The Latlowo'en- Baanar at Knox Church will be held in Sunday School on Sunday October 16. Mrs W H Davis of Trafalgar Township reports an accident while cutting wood. Interprovincial Line Co sent a load of brick to Newfoundland by Canadian Pacific Railway. Apple crop in Halton Wellington and Peel counties is about 70 percent of last year. Mrs Shiney Freeman near Milton underwent appendicitis surgery at Guelph General Hospital. operation successful. Mr and Mrs John Revitier announce engagement of their daughter Edna Mildred to John A Elliott, marriage planned late October.
Burlington community updates report on Lions Club Christmas tree plans at the playgrounds. The Burlington Band plans a benefit concert on Thursday October 28 with Gilbert Hutton and a 35 piece orchestra. Trinity United Church Ladies Aid praised for serving meals to delegates at a convention. Mgr Albert Tuck earned a Bachelor of Applied Science after completing September exams. he previously graduated from the local high school. Chief Smith cites complaints about tobacco sales to minors and seeks action after two youths were caught. a seller received a summons. Gazette notes no sign at west entrance for Burlington and motorists mistaken about town limits. A.B. Coleman asks Council to fix overflowing Brant Inn sanitary sewer. Works Committee to add a valve to prevent backups.
OAKVILLE Kerr Street construction work finished will raise nearby property values substantially. Mrs A Norton once of Bronte died at Charles Cotter Nelson’s home at 83. Palermo school fair drew heavy local attendance. Harvest sermons given at St Johns United by Rev George W Barker. The Beauchamps and Elsie return from England. Robinsons back from Atlantic City wedding and reside in Hamilton. Mrs Willam Stinson returns to Lethbridge after summer visit. Knox Church Ladies Bazaar set for Oct 27 in Trafalgar Township Hall. Colonel Mackendrick spoke on Road Building in France to Rotary. Hiram Smith of Trafalgar, 60, remanded for house-breaking trial.
A London club member posted a bulletin warning that a nobleman who took a non own umbrella on February 20 should return it. When questioned by the house committee the aggrieved member argued the club constitution requires nobles or gentlemen, claiming the thief was not a gentleman.
Local residents including Mrs Toy Ahold and Mrs Monpan, plus families from Ottawa and Devonshire, spent a holiday with relatives. In Guelph Hospital news, Mrs Hamilton underwent an operation. Credit Lodge members at Parkdale Lodge in Toronto enjoyed a banquet and music. United Church session ballots set terms and officers, with a mix of honorary members and stewards elected.
A southern Kansas train with a broken side rod stalled at the foot of a grade. After engineers failed to start it, a farmer’s boy suggested pushing the car up the hill and letting it crash ker chunk against the train. The plan worked, the engine moved, and the passengers boarded as the train limped away.
Hart House at Keranta University hosts a diverse program featuring a Beethoven quartet in C minor opus 18 no 4. It contrasts with a group of folk songs arranged for sixing quartet performed by the Quilartette with Gera de aut first violin Harry Adakkin second violin Milton Blackstone viola Boris Hambourg cello.
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