Acton News Roundup From The Free Press
The Aug 12 issue recalls a cyclone of local events including a barn destroyed by lightning insured by Halton Mutual, a successful wheat yield of 40 bushels per plot, and a church prayer meeting where a Bible and poetry set were presented. Burglars hit McTavish’s tailor shop and Joseph McClure’s residence, taking orders worth about 100 and various food items.
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Mitton
Johnes -Gordon
Naxugaweya
Halton
Chasee Tenner
Aville NL
Miss Lettle
Speight
Allie Laing
Maggie H. Matthews
Mina Walker
Oxford
Acton Cornet
McTavish
Joseph McClure
Church Street
Back in 1927: frost nights and community notes
The 1927 Free Press issue notes frost proximity over several nights, talks by Rev. Dr. Mitchell on China, property purchases by Mr Wallace Near of Page-Hersey Co., a Johnston family picnic at Mr William Gamble’s Eramosa home, Knox Ladies Aid garden party, births in Acton and a death in Guelph Hospital, all within a local community update.
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Dr. Mitchell
Honan
China
United’ Church
Wallace Near
Page-Hersey Co
Guelph
Fliratbrook Fishpond
Robert Johnston
Wm. Gamble
Eramosa
Knox Ladies’ Aid
One Dollar Saved Can Start Career
A Bank of Montreal savings message urges forming the bank's saving habit for youths. A manager says a dollar may seem small to open a savings account but can start a young person toward future opportunities and resilience.
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William’ Clayton
Bank of Montreal
Driving Schools Teach Safety At The Wheel
Ontario driving schools push safety through competent instruction and rule adherence. Instructors note nerves and overconfidence spark accidents, with studies showing women pass tests as well as men and remember rules better. Experts stress calm, proper knowledge and regular checks for safe driving.
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Ontario
Pupi
Toronto
Acton YMCA Plans Free Thursday Swim Day For Youth
Acton YMCA offers weekly Thursday swimming at the Toronto West End YMCA Camp Norval Ontario for local children with bus transport at thirty cents each way. Board members urge parents to supervise and support the program highlighting swimming as essential fitness. Water weeds near swimming areas are common but manageable with proper technique to avoid getting tangled.
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Giese
Johnny Gray
Yeo
Acton
Toronto ‘West
Y.M.C.A
Norval
Ontario
Ous
Acton Y_M.C.A
Wwe
Aceton Aldsters
Jack_Greer
Acton _Y.M. C.A
Mike Bennet
Acton '’S Mens
Y.M.C. A
Y's Mens' Club
Be not drunken with wine in Sunday School lesson
A Sunday School reflection warns against wine and drunkenness citing biblical verses. It emphasizes wine as a seductive but perilous companion leading to folly, poverty, misery, and lost wisdom, urging readers to avoid wine and seek spiritual guidance.
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Straigly
Eph
Leaguon
Rendalko Keel
Het Coen
Witte
Christ
Milton
Tate Gallery marks 50th anniversary in London
The Tate Gallery in London celebrates its 50th year as Britain's national art collection. It holds about 3,000 works primarily of British paintings with many modern pieces in sculpture. The article notes the gallery's status and collection size as it reaches this milestone.
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Tate
Britain
London
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