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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1931
Page
8
Local publishers from Halton Wentworth and nearby counties plan a formal district association in Oakville next month to foster fraternal ties and organize better cooperation among weekly papers. The gathering signals a revived regional coordination effort.
Prime Minister MacDonald leads a National Cabinet renewed in Parliament as ministers secure re election. Conservatives gain a clear Commons majority nearing six hundred seats while Labor loses ground. Lloyd George and allies see mixed results in key constituencies and regional seats.
The Liter ary Society of the Acton Continuation School elected officers last Friday afternoon. New roles include Honorary President Miss Porrington, President Jack siding, Recording Secretary Bobh Yarriion, and Corresponding Secretary Muriol Agar. Other posts cover treasurer Varry Norton, editors Oliva Rookes and Stewart Lants, and numerous board and committee members.
The Educational Association met in Milton on Tuesday to establish continuation work links with the act or Educational Association. Expenditures for secondary education in the county were debated, noting 1920 county support of 11 500 versus 44 500 this year. Officers elected include Honorary President J M Denyes Milton President Belford Savage Tranfalwar First Vice President E Jobby Burlington Second Vice President Mrs D Hartley Milton and secretary treasurer Marshall A Campbell Milton.
Acton stories report a November 6 optometrist appearance, a Duke of Devonshire Chapter meeting on November 3, and a local silver service prize winner. The piece covers arrest of Gurfield Kincade and Wallace Poole for concealed weapons, a Niagara highway crash injuring several, and a Knox Young People Guild Halloween event with a staged skit and prize tally.
The council held a special meeting to discuss relief measures with the Employment Branch of the Relief Committee focusing on water drainage on Main Street and frontage on farm property. A regular meeting addressed municipal finances and upcoming nomination bylaw with plans for Remembrance Day services and a poppy wreath.
Monday night at Willer Lodge ALT A M saw Rt Wor Niro W M Cooper presented by the local unit for the regain of a Grand Lodge officer. The event drew visitors from Fergus Noronta Georgetown Milton and Kitchener with a large social attendance and remarks from Grand Lodge members.
James Mochrie of Acton dies suddenly at home in his seventy year. Survived by two sons, two daughters and a widow. Funeral service at home led by Rev. Mennie, interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton. Miss Bella A Gordon, pioneer resident, dies at 80. Former teacher in Bannockburn area, Knox Church member, funeral at Knox Church Acton. Surviving siblings noted.
A multi‑item church page reports a Missionary rally at Milton United Church held on Tuesday October 27 with A Maclaren presiding. speeches by Rev W Croudey Hunter and Capt Scott highlighted famine relief and western mission work, urging support for Home Mission Board programs. Also covered are a Young People Society talk by P Coley, a Bridge Creek accident brief, Dr Harold Mowat’s exam success, and a Living People Halloween social at the United Church with costumes and prizes.
The wedding of Miss Ann Sivelyn Maradith Walius Meredith of Limehouse to Mr. Charles Will Laidis of Witlhuny Lucas Georgetown was conducted by Rev. H. Caldwell at Limehouse United Church on a Saturday. Attendants were Minu Ina Mc Gonlsy and Joculyn McCartney. bride wore a shell-plack gown. reception featured Ophelia rosebuds and a green wool crapa travelling ensemble. After a motor trip to Hamilton, the couple will reside in Limehouse. Mrs. Meredith hosted the wedding supper in brown crepe.
A surgeon treats a weary patient with two stitches over one eye and a leg cast. The patient jokes about paying later, saying most funds are reserved for emergencies, revealing financial strain after the urgent care.
The column lists community notes from a regional paper, including a Women’s Institute meeting at Miss Hawthorne’s on Thursday, November 6 at 2 30 pm presided by Mrs Campbell of Georgetown, a Church anniversary, choir specials, a charity award for rescuers, school holiday priv ileges, a car accident in Nelson Township injuring occupants, Liberal and Progressive Association plans for November 4, Yorkshire hog breeding wins, and warnings about dangerous electric heaters and a house fire on Warren Farm with extensive damage.
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