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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 28, 1926
Page
4
Editorial notes progress on a sixtieth anniversary in Canada. Orillia’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration Committee outlines a concrete, loyal, comprehensive programme. The Free Press expects Acton Council and other communities to join in observance of this historic event.
Premier’s plan to scrap the Ontario Temperance Act cited as a backslide toward liquor sales. Attorney General Nickle resigns, asserting willingness to enforce sobriety and urging adherence to prohibition in the face of government control proposals. Church leaders and citizens rally for sobriety and community welfare over political expediency.
Halton County MPP George Hillmer says in the Oakville Record that regardless of candidacy in the next election he will support the government policy. He calls Premier Ferguson’s temperance plan sane and says it will curb evils under the Ontario Temperance Act.
The Toronto Telegram argues Attorney-General W. F. Nickle believes Ontario’s Liquor policy under the Ontario Temperance Act is superior to government control. It notes Nickle’s four years heading the temperance department and his study of provinces with government control, opposing any shift toward government policy.
Old line Conservatives oppose opposing party votes though the O T A Guelph Mercury notes split. Liquor revenue funds road building, but safety of driving remains doubtful. Fergus News Record reports Sam Charters likely to succeed W A Boys as Chief Conservative whip at Ottawa.
The piece notes stronger business in Canada with bank note circulation up about 10 percent and notice deposits rising 6 percent while mercantile loans gain 7 percent from the prior year. A Conservative exchange remark stresses that Ontario's constituencies are greater than any leader and can push for government control by electing a majority.
The Free Press erred by copying a misstatement about Listowel’s tax base. The Banner reports the roll totals 1 807 797 with 120 300 in exemptions, levying 1 687 497, up 7 142 from last year. the paper apologizes. It also notes political shifts in Ontario from Guthrie’s leadership to temperance policy and Nickle’s resignation.
The Tillsonburg News notes the death of William McGuire on October 14. Born in Brampton sixty nine years ago he chose printing early and founded the Tallsonburg Liberal. About twenty five years ago he became Tillsonburg postmaster, serving until his death. Blaney McGuire of the Orangeville Banner is his brother.
The News-Record notes the coming election may see more breaks from party lines than usual as voters follow personal conscience rather than party loyalty, reflecting a shift in temperaments and concern about which party holds office.
Local notice reports Rev. Mr. Waddell of Ballinafad offering conduct services on Sunday evenings in the church. It notes Cockaville Brick Co negotiating for F. C. Thompsons brick plant and a survey of a well. Mrs James McKane died suddenly Friday at her home.
The Public Speaking Competition at Ashgrove on Friday October 29 open to the county with a silver cup donated by Eaquesing Township for highest proficiency. Ashgrove United Church marked its 66th anniversary with large morning and evening services led by Rev. Wadell. Musical numbers by Mrs M., Guy Wilson, Norval and Mr John Kitching complemented a decorated church after recent improvements. A bountiful Monday supper followed a Toronto talent program featuring Miss Cook gold medal violinist Frank Ellett, Miss O Gregg soprano and Miss Walpleton elocutionist with an address by Rev Mr Caldwell, former pastor.
Major Panton and Maurice of the Bank of Toronto travel east for a duck shooting trip. Surrogate Registrar W J McClenahan of Milton is appointed clerk of Halton Election Board. Mrs Jno W Grimin of Nelson township injuries from a fall. Milton High School staff hosted by Principal and Mrs MacKinnon. Boy Scouts visit Guelph to surprise Scoutmaster A Linton. Women’s Missionary Society heard Miss J McCargar on Oriental Work in Vancouver. Photos of Bardos and Wrigglenworth from Milton High athletic meet in Oakville appear in the Toronto Globe.
Dr R E Humphrey opens a Burlington dental office on Ontario Street after purchasing the Grainger property. Residents attend events and travels include Mrs Bodkin to Cleveland for a medical assembly. Halloween plans loom with a high school masquerade on October 29. John Mitchell buys Wilkinson property on the Plains road and plans to move in by late October. The Centenary Symphony Orchestra concert in Hamilton directs Gilbert Hutton. Ladies' Aid Baptist Church hosts a Bazaar on Brant Street Saturday October 20. Lions and chapter delegates attend meetings in Peterboro Ontario.
Mr. George D Reid returns to Seattle after months with his brother J P Reid. Edna McDonald bride to be honored at Verdun Rebekah gathering. Arthur Speight back home on crutches after ten weeks in hospital. Credit Lodge worships in United Church with Rev Dickie sermon. Mrs Wm Metcalf celebrates 85th birthday with family gifts. Knox Church holds anniversary services. chicken supper served. Elders inducted in United Church service led by Rev A M McGillivray. Memorial notice for Frederick William Barber of Portland Oregon, died Oct 5 in his 69th year. second son of the late Joseph Barber of Georgetown.
A molasses shipment will ship to Erin station for distribution to farmers next week. Steve Huxley of Hillsburg broke a fall from a ladder while painting at the late Samuel Huxley home, suffering a shakeup and two bruised fingers. horticulturist H Matthiews grows date trees or palms in his garden with a one foot growth from tip to root. Garnet Lacey returned to Hillaburg from the west on Friday after harvest time on the broad prairie, enjoying duck hunting. The United Church at Erin will reopen after renovations for Anniversary Day with Rev. Alfred Gandier of Knox College Toronto preaching both morning and evening. a fowl supper and concert will be held Thanksgiving evening.
Oakville hosts vocational night classes at the high school with 131 students enrolled. Miss Edith Scott of Oakville, injured in November 1925, sues John A. Campbell of Toronto for 20000. A tuberculosis clinic examined five patients. Knox Church anniversary planned for Sunday. Harvest Home sermons at St Johns United Church praised. A bridal shower honored Miss Marjorie Patterson of Toronto ahead of her Oakville wedding to Dr. John C. Duff. Town Council moves to transfer Trafalgar Agricultural Society grounds and buildings to Oakville.
A fashion note discusses tissue gingham and printed cripes with a model trimmed in handkerchief linen. It highlights development across fabrics and mentions a medium size fitting, with references to size 26.
A girl in a New Mexico setting shows interest in protecting her grandfather’s fruit trees from caterpillars. She asks questions about entrapment bands and later notices a man wearing a mourning band, prompting further curiosity about safety and protection.
A dog attacked a passerby and, when urged to call the animal, its owner admitted he could not remember the dog's name despite having just bought it. The incident underscores the odd lapse as the owner claimed no recall of the dog's name.
A Long Island farmer posts a blunt driveway sign to deter passers by. The message reads No phone No water No gas No nothing Keep out. The stark warning aims to repel motorists from the property.
A college examinee is seen attempting to write samples of the indicative, subjunctive, potential, and exclamatory moods. His lines include I am endeavoring to pass an English examination. I answer twenty questions, I shall pass. If I unanswer twelve, I may pass. God help me.
The Family Herald and Weekly Star invites Ontario readers to submit estimates of total votes for the forthcoming Ontario elections. Prizes total 5000 dollars with multiple estimates allowed per subscription. Renewals for 1927 grant entries. contest closes before the election. New subscriptions gain entries and a chance at a 2500 dollar stash prize. Don’t delay.
The auctioneer Ben Petchwill offers Holsteins Jerseys and pigs at Oak Grove Farm lot 20 West Chingua on Saturday October 320th at 1 pm. Catalog includes multiple cows heifers calves and sows with specifics on registration numbers and due dates plus terms cash under 20 and six percent discount for cash.
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