26 Apr 1923
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1923
Page
1
The Minute notes an evening service at 11.00 p.m. with subject alanya Behies and The Minhite Thee The Mog Spirit. A Sunday school follows at 3.00 p.m. Ushers will call upon attendees, all invited by the pastor.
Aero offers abundant new menswear with strong fabrics and low prices as spring prompts a wardrobe refresh. This season features quality garments at consistent, affordable rates for improving the weak spots in the wardrobe.
Special values in fine tweeds at $100 $22.50 and $25.00. English covert cloths in popular shades at $35.00. English gabardine all wool toppers in the Mandarinburg line guaranteed long service at $65.00. Also good values at lower prices from $19.50 to $25.00.
All wool British Serge suits in mid-gray or dark navy with guaranteed fast color. Three-button single-breasted models in regular sizes 36 to 44 and stout sizes 30 to 44. Extra value price is 29.50.
Blue gray herringbone tweed medium weight sport model with pleated back four patch pockets with flap and button. Two on single breast style, four pieces complete including extra trousers at $20.00 sizes 34 to 36. The same cloth in larger sizes with plain style and two pairs of trousers at $20.
A fragmented Acton notices local family moves and social ties with Knox Church and the town. Reorganization and sport updates include Junior-Gall Theatre, Epworth League officers, and a new highway through Acton with paving plans and corner safety work. a child abandonment case is reported along with hospital care details.
Toronto council received a letter outlining the Toronto Suburban Highway proposal to build the Eastern Hallway immediately and connect with the Guelph division of the Toronto Suburban Railway. The plan envisions rapid rail service from Guelph through Toronto via the Left Line Railway, linking with Toronto Transportation Commission lines at Queen Street and North Youge Street, aiming to start negotiations with Canadian National Railways to expedite work. The note also mentions a local electrical engineering graduate and a pupils drawing contest entry, plus a short obituary and funeral notices.
A fire damaged the home of Mr and Mrs Melam on Mul Street, beginning in the summer kitchen and spreading to the attic. The blaze destroyed interior rooms and caused water damage. insurance is expected to cover most losses. The couple credited local tannery workers for rapid help. nearby businesses faced fines and incidents as police investigated ignored safety rules and firearm violations.
Beardmore and Co apply for water mains to supply twelve houses as part of plans to erect a new motor parts factory pending agreed terms.
Social and Personal items report Wau han frou over Sunday and Mrs Joanle Goevile returning from Toronto. Council discussed finances and by law amendments, street work, water mains to Cameron Street, sidewalk petition on Long Avenue, and Jubilee plans for June 30 to July 3. Halton Conservatives nominate George Hillmer Oakville as candidate after a two-ballot convention at Millar.
The Elaltun Liberal Association held a largely attended meeting at Milton Monday night to decide on a Liberal candidate for the forthcoming convention. Names floated include Mobertwon of Milton, Leltoy Qule of Georgetown, Churla Meadgeod of Nelwyn, W. Hobinson of Oak vill, with others possible. The convention will decide if a candidate is needed or if they align with Conservative preferences.
In commemoration of the fourteenth anniversary of Woodgresen Lodge No 302 a banquet was held at the Station Plates last Thursday evening. Fifty or sixty members, visitors and Supreme Officers enjoyed an elaborate menu and a program of toasts and music. Notable moments included the presentation of the Past President’s Jewel to Bro. J. Rowles and tributes to the lodge’s former officers. The event closed with songs and a tribute to a late family member, honoring remembered service and loyalty to the order.
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