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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 21, 1927

Page

6

Obscure 1927 Acton Notices honor multiple life events

Fragmented obituaries and marriage notices from Acton dated April 1927 recount weddings and births, naming numerous individuals including Joan, Ada, and Abell, and noting residences on Mulstreet and Alina Avenue. The item also lists memorials for Wildlany Noar and David Gordon McMackon with brief familial ties and locations in Toronto and Acton.

Ihgop Keen Tawny Wackley Jounon George Loalin Say Ulu I Alinh Hla Atetar Miho Lane Alina Bower Avenue Acton Hundyy Thomas Hrook Aine Cuibolm Waypealnd “Downsliis Tupetay Agnew_O Lalne Job Chiakolpy Mon Geirzetown Shy Ann Johnatan Wiliam Munn McMack

Easter Weather Sparks Holiday Notes

A chaotic OCR summary reports a long holiday column from a historical newspaper. It mentions Good Friday and Easter weather, spring conditions, outdoor leisure, and local events. References include local streets, a council, a runaway horse, a bakery window renovation, and a council supporting a July celebration budget.

Fragmented Neighborhood News From DUBLIN and Beyond

Local items mention Moyura and areas near Dublin with names such as Hawkutohowan and McConville. Mentions of individuals Mrs. J Holbugtdon and Mr. McDowall of Detroit, and a holiday period spent by Toronto residents. Text is garbled with multiple unreadable fragments and mixed place names.

Merty Mtowarg Toronto Jaw Wome Hare Dre. HW. McDowall Qi Children Detroit

Fragmentary Names and Percentages in Local Roster List

Incomplete OCR reveals a jumble of names and percentages such as Hawlor rennet 4 H No 6 Namaxgaweyn and Willard Hei 12 percent, with further entries like Wilma Htoroy 0 percent and Marlon Ahheraon 6196 Godryo Wallace. The fragment lacks cohesive context but shows a roster style near a classroom or organizational record.

Hawlor Rennet Namaxgaweyn Kenpath Wattaen Aie Willard Hei Wilma Htoroy Ann McCragor Marlon Ahheraon Godryo Wallace Ting W—Laantrd Drawnlow Charley V Wondéruon

Community notices and campus events in Eden Mills roundup

The page reports a Town Hall play by Woodwood Women’s Institute praised by a full audience. Families bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Rud before moving. Several locals, including Mrs Olburtson’s friends from Scotland, plan Ontario homes. A hospital visit follows a serious appendicitis case, and Auld is noted as ill at the meeting.

Airw Edward ‘John Apota China Myw. J. Olburtson Scotland Wits Ontario Afra Wright Toronto Knator John Wright Misa Anny Arrowan Guelph General Hopital A. F Wilcot-Naar Walter Nonar Collingwood Mary Wilan Nels Meredith Mold Welson Mra Sarah Weson Midland Ray Vale Meaford Meaford, Paxfirmed the Ceremony. To the Alrains of Lohongin Iad Tlaloa- Moal- Wator Wiver Geay Waorgotts Uhoes -Sni Misa Myrtla Halo Edoward Albert Wenry Near Acton Robert Clerridge and Son Brumpton Mae Mae McAlliator

Holiday news from Lucknow and district families

A string of holiday notes from Lucknow area residents highlights visits, family gatherings, and travel. Ira Dt Vannattor and Korey Wahi plan holidays with relatives. Ailah A. Glen and A. Campbell visited Clinton Institute with relatives. Several others, including Mrs. Wm. Huta, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kirk, Mrs. Robiton, and Miss Howie Tinnle, spent time with kin in nearby towns.

Ira Dt Mfr al Shonnolta Korey Wahi Tiaranta Mra Rogers Ailah A. Glen Mis A. Campbell Qor Urs Doter Cole Milas D. Sparks Burlington Wm. Huta Toranto Friandy Kirk_oayp John Melfechnte Mra. Robiton Grand Valley Fy W. Shoxtht Ath Allsg Aloo Swindlehurst Georgetown Apont Mra. Roketts Owen Bound Rickett P. Ferguson Slater F. Binnle Misa Howie Tinnle Oronto

The Winking of Barbara Worth at Wonderland Theatre

A review of The Winking of Barbara Worth, a Henry King photoplay at Wonderland Theatre. The plot follows irrigations and desert hardships, portraying Willian Molman and Sadler as they navigate trials and romance amid western frontier challenges.

Morlas Degort Henry King Wonderland Theatre Wright Waatelands Carrion Monard Colman Hara Ballromus Heratatare Utopa Willan Molmea Sadler Enidusar Uuilty Abe Leg Buyro l Marbu Jeferson Worth Hohues Foster Futhur

Acton and District News Note Crane Upheaval in Rural Driving

A buggy overturned after a horned horse struck a ditch on the Yh Mio road near Milton, injuring rider Marleen Dent. A district agricultural college report notes funding and leadership changes, while a bronze memorial statue to John Galt arrives in Guelph. A missing 11 year old, Tone Lockhart, left on a bicycle with a note saying he ran away to seek happiness, carrying one dollar.

Mot Dent Stornby Milton Mit Dent Maral Waals Marleen Yin Mio

Halton Game Association seeks county land for hunting

The Halton Game and Phoagont Ave association launches a plan to set aside 4 000 acres between the Twelve AMIO and the Sixteen Mile Creeks from Dundaw highway north for district hunting and seeks pheasant releases from the Department of Game and Fisheries.

Halton Game Phoagont Ave Eoolation Dundaw Highway Deuirimant

No clear headline captured in OCR fragment

A garbled street scene in a subway station shows a confrontation between a man and a ticket seller over the name O Connell. The exchange hints at confusion and citywide familiarity but lacks coherent facts or context.

O'Connell Hay Noid New York

Doubts on the Deck as Passengers React to Mystery

A stammerer and anxious passengers aboard a vessel discuss a white figure seen on a railing while the captain walks the deck. The exchange, filled with hesitation, centers on identifying the enigmatic figure as essential to life’s true aims of knowledge and piety.

Foster Father Rabbit Care Tugs at Hearts in Manitoba

A Canadian National photographer reports a unique foster father in Dauphin Manitoba. A fox- trained manlike figure appears to adopt motherless baby rabbits guiding them into a warm bed at night. The man tends them daily, offering bottle feeding and gentle paw guidance to soothe and comfort them.

Prisce Edward Idond Bernard Myn J. Jno Dauphin Manitoba Alyng

Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Convention at Bigwin Inn

The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association plans its annual convention at Bigwin Inn on Lake of Bays Ontario. Delegates and spouses will have upscale hotel and convention facilities, plus entertainment and lake activities like boating and fishing. The Inn, near Huntsville on the Toronto-North Tay line, offers steamboat transport and motor coach access for attendees.

Grant Importanca Nowapaporn Ansociation Tonother Tie Publishers Wyally Nowapapoce Canada Bigwin Inn Lake of Doyo Qo Wehlands Ontario Yooma Digwin Inn Laka Raye Lake Land Forest Popla Vilyo Eaoh Weason Dinwin Inn Huntsville Toronto-North

Weekly Fashion Hints Jersey Sport Wear in Two Tones

Jersey fabrics dominate this season with a two toned frock featuring a hip length blouse front and deep V effect. Plaited front skirt and rolled vestee with striped silk accents showcase trimmed sleeves and turn back cuffs. Medium size needs yardages of jersey and silk for cuffs and collar detailing.

Scinel

Ingenious Alius Tale of a Late Workman

An OCR fragment describes Wee and Lerkiah, two workmen, with a chaotic dialogue about lateness and mischief at the works. The garbled text suggests a humorous or satirical incident involving tardiness and disrupted routines, with unnamed speakers and unclear sequence.

Wee Lerkiah

Fragmentary Tale of Doctor Hat and Father

A jagged OCR fragment recounts a doctor, a father figure, and a hat linked to medicine. A distressed caller asks for a patient as the hat and case trigger a tense pursuit before the scene shifts to a mother asking about a patient’s fate and the word died.

Tate Haley Big Mother Joes Ularly Twan Hur Tha

Beiting The Question A Yallop With Ingenuity

A fragmentary narrative shows a character named Yallop pondering language and plural forms. The text hints at a humorous mispronunciation or debate over correct plurality with a plan to replace a single form with a plural using a clever textual device. The scene conveys confusion and a sudden spark of an idea.

Griler

Let Them Obey That Know How To Rule

A compact aphorism attributed to Shakespeare emphasizes the value of wise governance and leadership mastery. The line suggests deference to capable rulers who understand rule and governance.

Kaas Tenders Wanted for School Remodel

Tenders are invited by the undersigned for remodel work on the school project. Completed bids must be received by April 2. Specifications and plans may be obtained from the undersigned. Any tender not meeting requirements will be rejected. M. McDonald, Secretary.

Kaas M. McDonald Yeuretary

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