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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
2
The readable fragments mention deaths and marriages with dates in July, figures like Franz Deacon and Buch Sai Wrigglesworth, and Mount Forest references. It reads as a mixed notice page with entries for obituaries, marriages, and a poetry line event, lacking coherent structure.
The Acton Free Press entries for Thursday August 1 1918 cover local notices, community events and brief news items centered on Acton and surrounding area. Readers see municipal updates, society notices and short reports typical of early 20th century local newspapers.
The article discusses postwar food shortages and demand, Canadian exports, and rising Dominion revenue. It notes labor unrest due to price pressures, calls for joint jail arrangements among Grey Bruce Dufferin and Wellington counties, and cites Allied offensives and German setbacks as reported by The Globe.
The Board of Education met on Wednesday to approve payment for several staff members and review teacher engagements. Inspector Donyes reported 300 pupils per teacher and 62 in the Junior Primary, warning congestion unless enrollment and staffing are adjusted. the vote on August meeting action remains pending.
A succession of readers and newspapers laud H P Moore for forty years guiding The Acton Fuer Purou Pioneering Printer and Publisher notes. Linotype installation marks a modern milestone while graduates from its staff fill notable positions showing the paper’s influence in 1918. Terra Cotta subscriber Sam Ting El also sends warm congratulations.
The death of Mrs. Lambert wife of James A. Lambert editor of One Representative Mount Forest occurred suddenly at a family event. She was active in church and community, mother of Nor Man Lambert, and survived by her husband and son. Born at Ashgrove to the late George Weнгilehworth He was ex Warden of Hulton County Port Amelia. The Lamperts lived in Acton before moving to Mount Forest where James ran the Representative.
District notes report a good hay crop and promising potatoes wheat and peas with favorable rain. Harvesting is in full swing as residents attend garden parties and civic events while local officials advertise tarvia paving on Main Street.
Mine Lulu Edge of Toronto resides with friends here at present. Mr Purcy Tonges from Toronto visits. Master Norman shows improving health after wounds. A party at Georgetown Drummers' Bouch includes Mr A Heary who was injured cutting wood. The Vaulton Brick Co plans to resume after a pause. An annual garden party is announced for August. Read of a new cheese factory by Mr Junica Looge of Tlanditon and local industry hopes.
Guelph civic holiday events set for Monday August 6 with three harness races two jockeys baseball bands and $1000 in purses. Trains leave in all directions after the rarest bethe phrase appears.
A renowned band led by Creatore debuts an Allies exhibit of fine art and many special attractions. Admission is 25 cents. Local agents advise checking railroad fare options for travel adjustments.
Ebert J. Clifton departs for Toronto to join the Royal Air Force as a pilot. W K Allen and family of Capetown spent a few days together last week. Mrs C Peart left Friday evening for a boat trip to Campden Arkansas. W C Kerhaw bought Dr Hurt property at Brant and Caroline. election results hurt the new school project as 189 electors voted with 110 against by law. Board of Education faces perplexity due to rising pupil numbers.
Charles E. Howitt serves as president with George D. Forbes as vice president. Additional officers include H. Howitt M. Lb Jd Meklcerry A. W. Petrie and Willa J. Phin.
The Ebenezer Sunday School annual picnic occurred in Mr Jamen Bauterbrook's grove after noon. Farward Wakeflald, a respected elder from Corwhin, died on Bun jay morning. Funeral services were held at Arkell Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. Contributions may be sent to Aim Austin Fletcher or Mrs Wealey Pickett. Mr Rubles Andean was hospitalized in Guelph last week. Gangrene led to amputation affecting another limb months ago. Anderon suffers greatly with his condition worsening.
Fragmented OCR notes describe barley, berry picking, Drummer Snack festivities, farm labor, and movement toward churches and towns. Mentions Meant to convey farm work, roads, and directions but is incoherent and lacks a clear single event or outcome.
Dominion government to promote remunerative work for injured servicemen through vocational training and physical reconstruction. At the Canadian National Exhibition fifty veterans will demonstrate postwar employment prospects in industries such as typesetting, welding, jewelry making, and grinding.
Mrs Hulludgy's mother visits while Mim Mabel Sneath spends holidays with friends. Master Douglas McTood from Toronto visits Mr Jamey Grant's home. Mr QGurvin of Toronto spends weekend with Mr and Mrs Gurvin. E Sneath and Mrs Mabel from Toreuate visit Mr James Grant. Meredith family holidaying at Mr Meredith's parents' home.
Oakville residents prepare for a garden party on Mie beth boat and a water event to support convalescents. Notable locals Kirk of Detroit and Dr J T Uturria, a dentist, are mentioned among calm community gatherings. A farmers meeting at Voatville featured a blue uniformed group delivering addresses.
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