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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 11, 1929

Page

1

Church Services United Ghyareh Canida ACTON

Church notices outline minister schedules at Willow Street and Frederick Street locations. Services include 11.00 a m Sunday worship, Sunday School lessons, Young People meetings, and evening prayers, with topics on faith and virtue.

United Ghyareh Canida Acton Stev L. Poole Parsonage Willow Btreek Chek Tho Gerich Young People's Guild Strangem Addreay

FOR SALE AND RENT NOTICES FROM ACTON AREA

A jumble of classifieds announces farm and house for sale with 100 acres cleared brick house and road access near Acton priced at 3000 cash or 600 balance. Also rooms for rent and a stray collie reported. A May 1927 era ad list includes seed, hay, feed items at various prices and a touring car for sale. Contact names include DARVELL, ROBERT ALLAN, FRED HANSON, N H GARDEN, MRS A KEELOR and RON BRO.

Robert Allan Acton Stone Road

Wonderland "Show People" at Alpine Centres film listing

A cinema page lists Wonder land Show People a life in the movies with Marian Davies and W U shun Halses Comedy No Bare Rabbit Cartoon Alpine Centres Claude Wade Violinist The Last Warning as the beat guystery pictur of La Moy Vlante Comedy Paya fox Newsy lineup includes multiple acts and screenings.

Marian Davies Wushun Halses Claude Wade Vlante Paya Fox

Pork and Beans Sale Price Listing

A brief line listing 2b 15c for Pork and Beans 5 Tins Cac 25c 25¢ with price details.

Esquesing Council Opposes Limehouse Station Closure

Esquesing Township Council meets at Stewarttown on April 6 and records payments, adopts road and bylaw amendments, appoints J C Lindsay as sheep valuator for Ward 5, and votes to oppose the Limehouse station closure due to local hardship. It also notes engineer services and road sheet payments and adjourns to May 13.

Limehouse J. C. Lindnay Paquesing Stewarttown Anderson Ons Gevrear Rere Alex Inglis Dona Bigh Seaer Win Bhortill Acton Public Utilities Commission Thompson Court Costa Guelph General Hospital Jan Akrold Guelph General Manorial George Currie Geante Cleavers Re Hill W. A. Wilson W. G. Appelle Geo. A. Henderson J.C. Lindsay Atlan Toronto Lime Co C. N. PR Exquesing Board of Railway Commissioners W. G. Appelbe W. A. Wilbon

Spring dresses at Macdonald's in Guelph

A Guelph promotion highlights a wide selection of dresses at Macdonald's with prices from 7.95 to 75 dollars. The copy emphasizes abundant styles, pleated tiers and vivid colors to fit every taste, purse, and occasion.

Macdonald's Guelph

I O O F At Home Festive Night In Acton Lodge

Despite rough weather a large crowd gathered for the I O O F At Home event in Acton Lodge No 204. The program featured solos, violin selections, and dancing with music by Mrs Byrne and Messrs Spellvoge and King. A social lunch followed and many enjoyed a hearty evening.

Acton Lodge I. O. O. F

Scout Patrol Contest Ends In Two Point Lead

The troop meeting closed with the Kangaroos two points ahead in the patrol competition after a late relay win. Ontario Scouts assist the Yarratry Department by placing tree planting signs as reforestation efforts spread across the province. If weather holds, a summer camp in early July is planned for local Scouts under canvas.

Ontario Yarratry Department of Use Aiita Cuba

Acton Club Plans Annual Dance at Town Hall

Acton’s Club hosts its annual dance in the Town Hall on Friday April 12 with music by Elliott’s Orchestra from 6:30 pm to 2:00 am. Tickets 65 cents plus tax extra. lunch provided. patrons advised of a corrected price for extra ladies.

Actondale Acton Indy Eliott Lady Wits

Notable Local Obituaries From Erin Township

Obituaries reported for Mrs. James Lambert of Stockwood aged 68 died at home after a long illness. Funeral held at the family residence, Everton Cemetery. Also noted: David Robertson of Erin Township, long-resident farmer, died in Guelph General Hospital after strokes. Survived by son George, daughters Mrs. Alton McLean and Duncan, and two sisters. Rachel Sprowl, widow of Alexander Sprowl, died after pneumonia at 62 in Esquesing Township, with funeral from the home in Acton and interment in Fairview Cemetery Acton. Survivors include daughter Miss Laura Mullin, R.N., and son John, both of Acton, and sister Mrs. Mary Couch of Brampton. Funeral services conducted by Rev A C Blewart.

James Lambert Stockwood James ‘Lambert Lambert Mario Peavey Erin Township de Perea Teékiod Everton Cemetery David Robertson Erin ‘Township Guelph General Hospital Lfe Robertson George Alton Rachel Sprowl Ness Pheumania Alexander Sprowl Mes Lo Mullin Conersalon Esquesing Laura Alrac Guelph Rachel Kenney John Kenney Acton Georgetown John N. Mullin R. N

Acton Tea Sale and Community Activities Highlight April

Community notices from Acton district detail a Tea and Sale of Baking at the store vacated by Mr. Symon on April 13. The I O D E Srdge Party hosted a prize drawing and dance with Mason Orchestra. Other items include a Citizenship Evening at United Church Young People and a Minstrel programme at the Town Hall.

St. Alban‘s Young People’s Society Grace Church Milton Acton Aly Rely Cross Ladies’ Ald Society Inox Church Symon United Church Young People's the Beaver Young People’s League J. C. Matthews Post Office Ottawa Mills Ruth Gibson Mina Gladys Scarrow A. T. Brown Young People’s Society of Gullph Town Hall Choir of The Chas W. Macon

Twenty One Years as City Parks Superintendent Nicol Marks Milestone

Thomas W. Nicol completes twenty one years of service as City Parks Superintendent of Guelph since his April 1, 2008 appointment. The piece notes his long tenure and ties to ex-Councilor John Nicol of Acton. It reports an inquest verdict of accidental death for Archibald Black near Campbellville against no railroad blame. The hunt for Orval Shaw progresses with Inspector Williams and Stinger, amid shifting plans and district activity.

Pustinch Township John Kennedy Toronto Bowmanville Puslinch Township Canadian Pacific Railway Kennedy Atde Teneath Mr. Kennedy Morriston Railroad Company Joo Mavery Robert Niagara Falls Mount Bennis Thomas W. Nicol City of Guelph Nicol Guelph Mercury Afr Nicolla John Nicol Acton Campbellville Archibald Black Kelso Christo Station Campbelville T. W. Peart Burtgton Shaw Victor Williams Wilam &Tringer Ontario Willams Stinger Nim Curther tseTths Yang St. George Blue Lake Yarrinburg Unita Orval Shaw Aitte Nene Skunk

Community's Social Side of Life in Acton and District

The column surveys weekly social visits and travel in Acton and nearby towns. It notes numerous Toronto trips by residents, weddings and engagements, hospital recoveries, and gatherings at homes, churches, and flower shows. Local figures include Mrs. Wm. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. George Murray, and Dr. D. Collin among others.

Dominion Day Monster Athletic Meet Planned Race Lineup

Athletic Club votes on July 1 events for Dominion Day. Open events include sprints, distance runs, hurdles, relays, walks, and bike races with multiple prize divisions. County residencies govern some events and a club trophy goes to the top club by points.

Bela Aten Prisca Marion County Halton County Thee Preece Boya

Evening Meal Digester preserves soldier’s love letter excerpt

A fragmented extract from a love letter written by a soldier on active service home to his wife is highlighted. The text speaks of missing letters and longing for peace, evoking memories for many ex service men. The piece emphasizes tenderness and wartime separation.

Letty Wad Bk

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