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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 10, 1931
Page
5
Four thousand five hundred ninety four accidents were reported to the Workmen's Compensation Board in August, down from four thousand nine hundred forty five in July. August saw 34 fatal accidents versus 28 in July, and benefits totalled 416 246 38 dollars with 350 747 57 for compensation and 65 498 81 for medical aid.
Acton Fair in Ontario prepares for its 1931 show next week on Tuesday and Wednesday. President Waldie and officers lead a community effort aimed at exceeding past years with a broad program and favorable weather anticipated to elevate the fair’s status among rural events.
Hon. W. G. Martin announced a province wide inspection cut costs by $150000 or more. Ontario has about 30000 pensioners, more than all other provinces combined, leading to cancellations and refunds. Authorities call for ongoing checks and strict scrutiny to ensure only the truly deserving receive aid.
The Acton Council last week passed a resolution urging construction of a linking highway between Milton and Acton. The project, viewed as a logical relief work, would connect two major routes, serve surrounding areas, provide employment, and likely involve government assistance at lower costs.
The Canadian National Exhibition draws large crowds with daily performances by St Hilda's Band from England. Acton residents note ongoing improvements and renewed interest each year as the fair showcases growth, despite repeated displays.
The note highlights Acton leading in local events next Tuesday and Wednesday, Canadian apple and wheat production figures, and a push for orderly camps in Northern Ontario. It praises George Young's swimming comeback and Acton’s tug of war success, plus the Georgetown Band’s exhibition wins and Canada’s wheat export totals.
A three year program brings Laplanders to Aklavik by Canadian National for training Eskimos in reindeer herding. Officials aim to establish experimental herds, with food supplied by the government for students, followed by a four year contract toward self sufficiency. The party includes experienced herders and families, dressed in native costume, arriving to teach and learn.
A lively Ginger Farm exhibition draws large crowds with praise for architecture and displays while farmers contend with onion and pickle woes. A village fire tragedy prompts a lesson on safety as families discuss prevention and the over crude matches tale.
A partial OCR reading notes that a practical demonstration can teach more than forbidding rules and aids a child's latent reasoning. It suggests tact in instruction benefits the learner when guidance is scarce and the teacher is present.
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