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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 02, 1931

Page

4

Obituary Notices Nassagaweya Man Joseph Moore

Joseph Moore of Nassagaweya died March 40 after an operation for bowel trouble at Guelph General Hospital. He was 47. Funeral at Eden Mills residence followed by Nassagaweya Cemetery interment. Survived by wife Mibu Adamaon, four children, parents James Moore and family, and two brothers. The community extends deep sympathy.

Joseph ©. Moore Nassagaweya Pas Guelph General Hospital James Moors Eden Mill Eden Mills Mibu Tile Adamaon Sin United Church Vainine Order of the Iuy

Terra Cotta Quarry Updates and Local Business Moves

The Wallon Frick Company plans to resume brick shipping operations soon. Noe L. Crame opens a new quarry on the mountain employing many men. Local quarries prepare for business and report growing drone trades as new era moves forward.

Wallon Frick Company

Multiple Local Deaths Strike Eden Community

The Eden community mourns several deaths including Win Thomas Moli Alfo the lone resident, McLonn with long illness, Joseph Oa Moore, Mr McAlpine aged 67, and Mr James Moore in hospital. Funerals held at Eden Mill Cemetery and connected churches. services led by Rev M C Gandier and others as families grieve and interments proceed in local cemeteries. W J Moore of Toronto and J Chamas of Grand Rapids attended funeral services, with Guthrie officiating in the Presbyterian Church.

Alfo Win Thomas Bervice M.C. Gandier Eden Mill Cemetery Wim McLonn Ml Heath Burlit Eden Milly Joseph Oa Moore Nassagaweya Presbyterian Cemetery McAlpine James Moore Ouelph General Hospital Aryipelas Mee Noble da W. J. Moore Toronto Vilage John ‘Chamas Grand Rapids Mich Guthrie Guelph

Oakville Community Notes and Evening Events

Local news from Oakville including residents returning from trips to Toronto and the Mediterranean voyage. Highlights include staff changes at Western Hospital, retirements with honors, and social visits at Beaver residence. Reports mention plans for a new industry on Johnson property and attendees at a recent meeting in the Games Chamber.

Community Noticeboard Highlights From Local Visits and Events

Dr and Mrs PL it Watson returned home last Friday after visiting in Florida. Croy Kennedy of Lace mates and Mrs Ya Dention of Toronto were visitors Sunday. Mrs Aldrich and daughter of Bob euygeon are visiting in town at her home here. Dr Momerville of Witleybury was a visitor during the weekend. Tony is improving. Abby Bowling Club achre and bridge results list Mia Matthew and Parker as winners. Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Hawen consolation. Georgetown Junior Hockey Team won the Weber Ssmith trophy at Richardson's hardware widow. Mayor Mackertale and other officials appeared before the Private Gilly Committee in Toronto regarding town debt consolidation. Treanor of Delrolb spent days in town with brother Thomas Treanor while attending funeral of Aunt Mrs Treanor-Werald.

Toney Abby Mia Matthew Parker Mins Dennedy Mir Hawen Georgetown Richardson J. 1 Mackertale Meore Marold Cleave Minami Gilly Com- Inillen Toronto J. Treanoy Delrolb

Community updates from Campbellville and area

Campbellville notes the Young People's Society of St David church closing meetings with a banquet and entertainment. Funeral details for Joseph Moore and James Wack are announced. Mrs Jane Reid and other locals seek care. Alice Kennedy mourned after a sudden death.Visits and infections mentioned amid village events and condolences.

Young People's Society of St. David's Church Jousph Moore James Moore Eden Nwunaweya Ed. Mahon James Mahan Toronto Mins Jeale Reid Kerry Guelph General Troupital James Wack Is Now Wm. Buel Campbellville T Cemetery Lorenzo Alice Kennedy Alstoe

Whitby Village Notes And Visiting Week Highlights

Local families report visits from relatives and friends including Nellie Lane and Heatrice Lane with Arthur Lane in Whitby, and Mrs Balls with Palermo visitors. Real estate activity continues as homes change hands, while a United Church event features performances and a local play titled The Crafty Grandpa.

Local Weekly Notes From Dublin and Area

Fragmented report lists residents and visitors including Annie Black Luna Webster and Frances Mullin. Mentions medical visits St Josephs in Guelph and community events such as a pancake supper at the United Church. Also notes James Allan and family visiting from Royal Oak Michigan and return trip after ten days.

Fergueshig Annie Black Luna Webster Dr. IV Heatrles Kelly Viole Robart Td Vryer Hachuel ‘Mullin Hilly Robertsen Bonn Vryer iVerna Webster Wile Tutchle Yomolly Jimny McYnnnes Vault Drato Douglas Frank Mabel Wark Raiders Margaret Wells Eandy Youn Oacher

Mutual Fire Underwriters elects Duncan Campbell to executive

Mrs John Weldon visits her daughter Mrs Go Jacobs in Goderich. Duncan Campbell of Mat fut is elected to the executive committee of Ontario Mutual Fire Insurance. There are seventy one mutual companies in Ontario and no failures to date. Miss Isla Couion of Milton born at the ouchra and dance suffered a dislocation and broken ribs after a fall. The Mountain Union Women's Institute dance in Town Hall Tue night drew a large crowd. Angus J Bloune Stratford W J Alomic Peterboro and Frank Alonne Voronta visited town. Hardy Werbaceous, son of W J Sloane, is ill. Mr and Mrs Charles Miller of Toronto announce the engagement of their daughter Phyllis Yarriet to Albert Bowie Peddie of Milton with marriage set for April 4 at United Church.

John Weldon Go Jacobs Goderich AL Nh Stratford W. J. Alomic Peterboro Alonne Albert Bowie Peddie James Peddie Milton United Church—meformer

Local residents and visitors mingle in town social notices

Readers report visits and departures among Burlington residents including Mrs Bluart Flenderson returning from Flint Michigan, Mr and Mrs Roderick staying on Toount Street, and various trips to North Way Grand Lodge Ontario Went Hotel. A basketball injury at Grantford, farm transfers, and hockey honor gifts round out a week of community activity and local movement.

Mra.Bluart Flenderson Thirraday Filnt Michigan Mraeduck Roderick Ponotang Mra. Maderick Toount Street Dre Ye Gore Thy Manitoulin Tolland Gaypt Juddiford Grand Tlodge O. 1 Ontario North Way G. Dunn Ash. Joseph's Hospital George Wenger Canadaa Hank of Commerce Att Hedley

Lantern services and community notices in St John’s area

The column records lantern services in St John’s amid Holy Week events, mentions Rev W J Taylor in United Church, and Mr Howden leading Presbyterian services in Guelph. It lists local departures, funerals, visits, and residents traveling to Hamilton and Toronto, with brief notes on community life and a death in Tilburg.

St. John's Christ's Ife Taylor United Church Young People’s Society W. J. McCracken Howden Guelph Knox Church A. F. Scott Pearson Wai Melvin Burs Nelfant Treland St. John N. B Doulat Jas Tarvwell Ac Tilburg

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials for Home Grounds in Canada

A Charlottetown station guide lists hardy perennials for Eastern Canada. It recommends deep rich well drained soil, mulching after establishment, and snow protection. Desirable varieties bloom from early spring to late fall, including Arabia alpina Weeding Heart and several Iris, Delphinium, Monkshood, Dianthus, and Penstemon hybrids, with many suitable for partial shade last noted.

Mack Canada Charlottetown A. Williamson Matis Jilow Hie Melbe Crowe Phioy Mia Lingard San Antonia Viercie Bat Beth Gruppen Konigen N. C Schurmin Dominion Expperimental Station P. m

Unclear Passage on an Offense At Court

A fragmentary report describes an act involving ejecting a woman from a window and a magistrate noting the danger of the act. The text is garbled with nonsensical interjections and lacks reliable names or dates for fuller context.

Doctor Makes Quick Call Under Pressure

A rushed medical scenario shows Dr Slicer advising Dr Cutter on performing an urgent operation without full preparation. The patient’s condition prompts decisive action despite time constraints and uncertainty about nanoclay rating.

Cutter Slicer

Frayed Cardboard Speech Reveals Scrambled Gift Moment

A fragmentary diary-like exchange shows a mother asking about a gift word while a son mumbles unclear names and a Christmas morning stumble. The garbled text hints at a family memory set around holiday moments and misheard phrases.

Bannockburn Women's Institute Box Social Report

The Bannockburn Women’s Institute held a box social at Mrs H Anthony’s home on Wednesday March 16. Attendees included families and friends with an evening program featuring vocal and instrumental numbers by Miss Orr Miss Clarridge and Miss Brown. The gathering ended with the National Anthem and box sales followed by lunch. The Huntockburn Women’s Institute monthly meeting occurred at Mrs De A Winall’s on Tuesday March 24 with singing prayers minutes read and discussed. Lunch and social time followed. Mrs A Cl Clarridge and Mr Anthony were noted for improvements and Genevieve Clarridge visited from Crampton over the weekend.

Wannockburn Wil Mra Ch Clurridge Anthony

Sue Giveaway Detectors Uncovering a Gang’s Devious Plot

Clues reveal the gang’s mistake when a thief tried to gain entry by forcing a widow’s window. Detectives track the misstep to identify the suspected gang member and expose the scheme.

Fine Distinction Between Cat and Owner Dialogue

A fragmented exchange where Vathur and Tammy argue over a cat and its actions. Tommy interjects about controlling the cat and clarifies who is pulling it, highlighting tension and a humorous domestic moment.

Vathur Tammy Tommy

Betty Barclay's Helpful Hints recipe misread and garbled

A kitchen column offers a lemon pie recipe with steps for a lemon filling and baked crust. Ingredients include sugar flour rind and water, with double boiler cooking until thick. Instructions mention yolks beaten to froth and baking powder, then baking to brown. The text is heavily garbled and contains many OCR errors.

Simon

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