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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 19, 1935
Page
8
In Norval early Saturday thieves raided E. H. Barnhill’s store stealing clothing boots tobacco and other articles valued at about 400 pounds. The break in followed a broken year door lock and police investigate with links to a possible Meadowvale gang suspected in a similar raid on Alert Lambe’s store.
The Acton council discussed fire protection outside the town and approved paying several accounts including direct relief and utilities costs. They approved inquiries into outside firefighting, considered rebates for the shoe factory, and postponed street light decisions due to broad demand. The meeting covered pension inquiries, hospital bills, and lensing suspensions for arrears.
The Acton Fair drew thousands for a second straight year with strong arena attendance, top displays in grain and crafts, and a packed program. Highlights included Kings of the All acrobats, bicycle races, potato challenges, prize parades, and a town-Wall dance closing the big two day event.
Halton County Council met at Milton Court House with full attendance. They discussed Mothers Allowance nominations, museum funding, hospital and printing accounts, weed control resolution, Maple Avenue highway takeover, school trustee resignations, and education fee payments among boards. actions approved and a page ending note referenced.
A selection of local notes reports Mr Blankey Cripps elected president of the Eastern District Guelph B Y P A at Belfountain park picnic. Injuries include an ONR worker struck in the arm and four people hurt in a Caledon Township car crash. Liberal Progressive gathering in Milton fills Milton Town Hall with speeches by Harrop Blakelock Cleaver and others.
Local notices list church services at St. Alban’s Warvest tonight and next Sunday, with a September 25 concert withdrawn by the Ladies Aid Society. Anniversaries at Churchill United Church on September 20, a September 16 fowl supper, and a season finale dance at Edgewood Park. Meetings cited include Hughes Cleaver campaign in Acton and George Currie public meeting in Brookville. Harvest Festival services at Nessagawey and readings by Rev. Weaver and Rev. Lowe scheduled.
A playful scene unfolds as Jimmy announces a present for baby David, found in a buggy and described as extra special with no kid at either end. The mother, heard rumors, reacts with delight to the surprise.
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