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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
7
A jagged list of items from The Arton Pree Press includes memorials, public notices, weather notes, and community notices. It cites names such as Abraham Turek and references to Thevertoy House gatherings, local improvements, and Easter week events with multiple dates in 1920 and local concerns about traffic and safety.
A large crowd gathered for the Actonians at home evening honoring the Acton Hall Memorial event. Attendees included many residents and local figures with remarks by Mr. Charlan Hyndat and Mr. John Mr. Whrren, followed by speeches and tributes to the late era and community ties. The program featured courtesy to guests and a toast to memory, with names listed of attendees and supporters from Acton village.
Nassagaweya Township council discussions cover road repairs, tax matters, and appointments. The clerk is directed to notify V Truman to remove. The meeting approves caretaker Thal and appoints Newvs and Clark to assessments. tax collection procedures are updated and council adjourns to May 1.
In Memoriam PMTNR Yerguhon and Ary Teter Orguuon. Community mourns the loss of a man of faith and industry, a conservative with a simple heart who lived in Albany and Canida. Funeral held at Knox Church Hallinatud with Rev. Waddall officiating. wife survives with children and four grandchildren.
Fragmented report describes church gatherings and memorial tablet unveilings in Georgetown area. Mentions Methodist and Presbyterian groups, attendees from Adton and Whitby, a Sunday unveiling of a tablet, and a petition circulating about water or pavement taxes.
Burlington notes firms on Monday training for Yom lito and cleaning efforts to clear yards and walls. Reports mention Gen Matherall acquitted on a charge related to loyal operations and Rural chief involvement. Community events include annual rooting day by Burlington Agricultural Society and Victory Loan collection at Central School with banding and competition details.
Fragmentary local notice listing names such as Abide, Aird, McLaian, Acton and Wirnelde with scattered places and events. Mentions a visit by Dorothy Wirnelde, crowds at Crowaida Cornere and a forthcoming two day trend report. Includes references to Mrs. A. Wonderson visiting family over vacation.
The article notes a local vote and public agitation regarding a ban proposal while detailing nearby civic concerns. It mentions residents including Vinh Murdock and Mr and Mrs W W, and refers to travel and family movements during the period. The piece also references local figures and a purchase by GW Crowshaw of a fruit farm.
The Oakville council week included the Prince of Wales visit and community events. Reports mention Mayor W Hand Myra, Davi’s return from California, and local housing efforts. Traveling residents and inquest notes tied to recent district matters round out the update.
Col J. 4. Datuk of the Cril Department discusses irrigation's role in Alberta farming. He cites drought pressures, rising crop values, and a Canadian irrigation program in southern Alberta. advocates anticipate new projects to boost yields and profit, with regional leaders urging rapid action.
Scrambled notes from Kanter examination at Hooton No. 4 in Dublin list several names and classes but are garbled. Readable items include Worm V O and Wally in various forms with partial class hints and unclear spellings.
A garbled proclamation text discusses public duties and nationwide schooling for all citizens. It references Parente and a person named Walth Aston and notes a date in March, suggesting a broad political initiative on child education.
OCR read reveals a jumble of names and places including Toronto and Winnipoy. The text mentions funeral attendance for a writer and references to dates and towns, but details are largely garbled and unclear.
Acton authorities publish a health order effective from May 10 requiring removal of certain outbuildings and prohibition of standing water and weeds. The notice restricts access to the property at a 70 foot frontage lot between specified streets and warns residents to comply to prevent sanitary hazards. Signed Ramon, Village Official, Acton, April 3, 19n0.
Fragmentary notices show residents like Mya, John Hoge, and families from Toronto and Yoronto relocating to a mountain area. Mentions of church, school, and local farms abound with scattered references to road travel, cattle, and local parishes.
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