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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 09, 1931

Page

2

Easter Morning at St. Josephs Church and Acton Notices

Easter services at St. Josephs Church drew large attendance with Reverend McBride leading and strong singing by the choir. Acts of local life include birthdays, reunions after 42 years, a motor store roof accident injuring workers, sudden deaths in Acton and memorial notes about Harris Wallace and former Acton baseball players.

St. Joseph's St. Joseph's Church McBride

Local Hydro Reports Yearly Profit and Opera Note

The Hydro Department reports a net profit of 2 568 49 for the year after depreciation and reserve charges. The thirteen power plant showed favorable operations with power purchases and various revenue streams noted. the commission accepted a Charter Night invitation from the Acton Legion and discussed summer maintenance.

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Glorious Spring Day Brightens Local Scene

Firemen respond to a chimney fire at the home of Hon Wilson on MIN Street. No injuries or major damage, with chemicals not needed. In other news, a local youth stole from a church offering box but was caught, pleaded guilty, and given suspended sentence with potential job assistance.

Hon. Wilson Min Street Hesame Albany St. Alban’s Church Gotny Smith McPherson Chrch Maghitvate Moore Betnic Toronto Sendaman Mo Wat

Ontario farm prospects brighter for 193? season

Ontario farmers face a improving outlook as spring seeding nears. The provincial agriculture department reports favorable weather, ample soil moisture, and optimism for tobacco, wheat and dairy sectors. Officials caution against overproduction but expect higher farm prices to emerge.

Ontario Department of Agriculture Federal Department Frontenac County Huron Lambton Department of Agricntture Fimers

Penny Box Miracle in Scottish Tale

A clever Scot devises a money box trick to reward kissing his wife Christina and discovers a cascade of coins from pennies to sixpences. The tale ends with a humorous exchange revealing the box was activated by his own sneaky habit and not by the expected magic.

Christina

Local club marks fourteenth chapter anniversary gathering

The Lakeside Chapter Junior 1 ODB W held a birthday party at Mrs Burli cent home marking its fourteenth anniversary. A birthday cake with blue and green candles was cut by the Regent as a social hour followed.

Lakeside Chapter

Longtime Georgetown Pioneer Mrs Lavi Cole Dies

Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Lavi Cole a pioneer of Garafrawe Township near Georgetown following illness in Man. She leaves two children a son and a daughter, and two sisters. Also noted: graveside internment at Murns Cemetery and funeral details for William J Patterson James Edward Waldwin and Miss Alice Kennedy with their family ties and church associations.

Acton Uy i Churchill Orchestra J. Stewart Uragg Churace Yom Scoth Arthur Meltcown Arthur Gt John Roy Melteown William Wight Jerry McCullough Von Alok Hrages Fred Anthony Agron Cutter Melvin McCullough Dan Rob Kingsmury Martha Murphy Misa Michel Gente Kitty Dragie Velma Murray Latho T Highl Margarette Susanna Wird Mian Pearl Foster Cole Lavi Cole Garafrawe Township Ceorgetown Uw -Lenuhby Bhda W. N. Kentner Non Kesquanhny Mir MM. Maw Georgetown Guelph Joseph Medlelve Jat Alberta

March School Report Numbers and Teacher Credits

The document lists student names with scores across classes and totals, including Thelma Cripps 404, Teodurick Styder 440, Uelen Lamb 400, Murvey McCutchvon 404, Vere Rainlings Abd. Wuthteen Fhiard 444, Beatrice Mrnstow 47, and many more. Supervising staff include M. Yannett as Principal and multiple teachers such as TY. Anderson, W. MacMillin, and M. Barbour.

Thelma Cripps Teodurick Styder Porathy Umbeo Uelen Lamb Vern Vickers Vourth—Chiss Whurehe Ewattly Als ‘Furner Murvey McCutchvon Vere Rainlings Abd. Wuthteen Fhiard Beatrice Mrnstow Dobal Yannett

Norval pioneer Norval Hamilton dies at 85

Norval Hamilton Norval Robert Hamilton last surviving member of the early village family died on Wednesday in his 86th year. He was born in Norval after his family moved from Streetsville following his father’s service in the Pen Angular War. He ran a dream making business and was a longtime Presbyterian Church member. He never married and was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Wally” Wallace Toronto Harris Wallace Wallace Hack Acton Ontario Nometimes Hickey Wal Hunny” Green Murray McDonald Frank McIntosh Pred Wilda Ed. Ryder Wally Acton Wally Uhl The Steele Co Donald Sinclar Sinclair Mrin Townalip Furplat 7 Ninth Inc Slater Donald Ginelar Christina McEachern Inelatz Burns Presbyterian Church Erin T. Bennie Archie McIenery W. W. McEnery Alexander Near Dr. Sinclairy Duncan Sinclair Donald Binelale Robert Hamilton Norval Streetsville Mr. Hamilton Voronto Presbyterian Church

Death of Joseph Moore in Guelph Hospital

Joseph Moore aged 47 of Nussagineyne Township died at Guelph General Hospital after a brief illness. He married Auss Lian Adamson and leaves four children, his widow, parents, a brother William Moore and several relatives. The funeral from Eden Mills was attended by many, with services conducted by multiple local ministers and interment at Nassagaweya Cemetery.

Alice J. EB. Kennedy Misa Alice Kennedy Miss Kennedy St. Joseph's Hospital Voranté Acton Mason Honitting Company Alice WE. Kennedy Thom Sarah Kennedy Hot Concenlon Nassigaweyn Olive Wilted Lyle Nassagaweyn Yov.o. G. Janet Vairview Nimmarweyn Yn Joseph Moore Guelph General Hospital Nussingaweyn Teksilvas Wellington Ywullan James Moore Eden Mill Josep Moore Nussagineyne Township Auss Lian Adamson Nasaraweya Ite William Moore Vear Corwhin Thoms al Iso O.danen Camphalvile McCracken Rockwood Mr. Gander Eden Mills John Mitte Nassagaweya Cemetery Musers Percy Kitching William Gilbertson Jerrest Dredge Rosewell Blaley Elwood Wilson John Blinpeon

Communion service draws large crowd at Knox Church

Acton district reports a record turnout at Knox Church on Sunday for the quarterly Communion Service with several new members received. Weather was unusually fine for Easter holiday observations, and public notices include a silver wedding anniversary for Edward and Mrs Tyler on Queen Street. A raised social note highlights motor incidents and a moving picture show by Charles Matthews in Acton.

Euster Knox Church Foster Knox Phil Spechil Edward Tyler Queen Street Tyler Acton Baghiad Beardmore Leathers, Limited Sue United Church Sion Eliaire Durlage Wa Eantertide Vialt Charles Matthews Toronto Quebec Quipe Peninsula Algonquin Park Ttn Airland Earl Lady Withgdon Houjye Koanes Pl Ant Pus Enterprises Warndyr Valley Alberta Matthewa Ady Murray Okugar Cloverdale

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