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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 15, 1929

Page

6

Obituary notices and death announcements in mixed items

DIED VIER. AC the home of Mew Etteabett Hruminais, Muta buret, Aeun, Monday afternoon at 1:20. Miles Margaret Pissey in her youth, Bomerville death notice. Jane Cook of Bonverville in her 77th year. Annniemith Campbell widow of Alexander Campbell, 84th year. Funeral from Duncan Campbell’s home in Moffat Friday at 2:30 pm. Interment at Nosnogavegas Cemetery. IN MEMORIAM WUNTIE remembering daughter Purne Maunen who fell asleep August 4 1920. badly missed by Father Motives, Bistetus.

Etteabett Hruminais Muta Buret Aeun Miles Margaret Pissey Bomerville Concesdon Nasinawe Sun Mare Ware Jane Cook Yyfe Bonverville Campiell Wuntie Purne Maunen Motives Bistetus Alex. Campbell Nagsagawoya Mra. Alex. Campbell Atrs Wm. Darrmagh Drayton Woo Tom Bedland Old Land Donald Narsagaweya Township Duncan Moffat Afra J. H. Milne Bronte Mra. Arch. McMyl Campbellville Wm. Darrigh Privacy Campbell Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Duncan Campbell Ev. OC. G. Jones Nassagaweya Pyye Somerville Ann Fyfe Somerville Nassaraweya Township Meon Margaret Jane Cook George Cook Cook Guelph Porty Noseogaweya Hurs Wm. Matheson Hillbury Wm. Somerville Halleybury Ruscell Minnie Donald Kenneedy Winnipeg Man George Una Qeardmore Acton Imax Presbyterian Church Wav Stewart M.A Mesays W. Robertson Or. Yellis A. Macdonald J. Williamson J. Clack J. McGregor Limehor Emily Cook T. Sands W. Cook W. Atkins Afra. Gibson Afr Milas Catharine Robertson Toronto Dann Pergus Thos Orton Hall Erin

Acton Pall Fair Plans Grow Ahead of Exhibition

The Acton Free Press notes the Pall Fair in five weeks and Toronto Exhibition opening soon. It reports crops are strong, local projects like sidewalk work and new kitchens, and the handbill contest deadline August 31.

Acton Kisest Wm. MacArthur Jas. Martin Elvanare Soak Edwin Franko Goldman Toronto Olea Chorus

Funeral notices from Nassagaweya area in Ontario

The article lists multiple obituaries from Nassagaweya and surrounding communities. Mourners include families of Toneph Verrier, Alex Campbell, Margaret Fisher, Margaret Pinher, Ann Fyfe Somerville, with funeral details, residences, and churches such as Grace Church Nassagaweya Presbyterian and local pastors. Interments are noted at Woodlawn Cemetery Nassagaweya Limehouse and Naseagaweya Cemetery.

United Church Pulpit to Welcome Former Pastor James Wac

Toronto preacher James Wac, once a celebrated Acton pastor, will occupy the United Church pulpit next Sunday morning and again for the afternoon service. Many former friends plan to attend and meet him. A reunion at Eldorado Park featured Hamilton and Robinson families with distant relatives from London, Belfast, Erin, Brampton, and Toronto. The program included music by local choirs and a long list of attendees from across Ontario and Ireland.

United Church Tus James W. Wac Toronto Acton Hamilton-Robinson Crothara Eldorado Park Hamilton RC. Nowell Illeburg Thomas Hobinson Spencerbridge UW. C W. M. Maltby George and Nobert Meaty Grand Valley D.tarnwell Arkell St. W

Community Notes and Local Life at Erin and Area

Regular monthly meeting of Hannockbirn Warena Tnatituta held at Mibu Lain home. Residents travel to Caortelon and visit friends, with many family and neighbor news including visits, illnesses, a barn fire, an earthquake tremor, and planned gatherings at Edgewood Park and Wasaga Beach.

Hannockbirn Warena Tnatituta Mibu Lain Milo Cora Beatt Erin Garafraya Oldoys Edgewood Park Basapail Ebenezer Ald and Women's Missionary Society Thomas W. Croft Doreen Eileen Heg‘gerty Toronto

Community notices from Nassagaweya parish life and visits

Revivals and church services mark the week with ministers from Tottenham Winchester and Rockwood. Local families like the Wikan and Lynch clans visit and holiday in Guelph, Hamilton, Toronto, and Collingwood. Scouts, institute events, and a horseshoe contest spotlight village activity plus grain threshing and motor parties at the park.

Stew Taylor Ethel Ont United Church W. J. Taylor Cranstor Mr. Graham Winchester Pergus Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Ole Lawn Mire Wm. Harris Pred McWilliams Riverslde Women’s Institute Miles Margaret Locker Peterboro Jis Lawrence Oakes Gall Miles Eva Whhardson Guelph Alo Toronto Kathleen Lynch Gome Charles McNabb AA Wilder Minces Margaret Jean Jupp Toronto John Suntar Irs H. Pox Collingwood 8. R. Peart

Lyons Clan Reunion Draws 250 Descendants at Stanley Park

The second Lyons reunion for descendants of James Lyons a Cheltenham settler met at Stanley Park with over 250 attendees. Events included sports speeches and entertainment despite rain and plans were made for a 3-year future gathering.

Stanley Park James Lyons Cheltenham Peel County Man Togo Jas. Lyons J. Clark T.im Leslie Hamilton Lyons T. L. Leslie Thos. Lyons J. L. Clark Winnipeg Maniota Alberta Mount Castle Ireland Albert Lyons Halton County Cleo. Nawtcond Grorge Love Ho FL Leslie Thomas Lyons Jas. A. Beckhur O Dolkon M. J. Quance Afiss Betty Lyana Mins Alma Qibeon Mich Enid ‘Thumtoan Q. ‘Townsend Isabell Watkins Evelyn’ Lyons Miles Ruth Anderson Ruth Leakte Hugh Leslie Donald Campbell Frank Dolson Ethel Lealie Jean Keelea Mary Campbell Vivian Clark Pearl Fawster Marion Catton Donald Catlon Jim Eccles Jack Wardlaw James Clark Douglas ArcClure Ethel Briclane Mathieen Lyons Margaret Lesle

Advertising and Fall Fair Dates Highlight 1900s Discussion

A historical note recalls the risks of stopping advertising and cites Pearline as a cautionary example. It then lists fall fair dates across Ontario towns including Acton Aberfoyle Arthurs Brampton Burlington Courioville Drayton Grand Valley London and Shelburne with varying September and October windows.

Thia District Vere Pano Readera Acton Aberfoyle Arthurs Racebridge Brampton Burlington Couriaville Ortuber Drayton Qcornetown Grand Valley London Whstern Palr Eptember Mission Shelburne

Ontarios Muuglitraten Convention At Adaginton

Acton and District Ontaria Afagindrules' convention titled Thrwimnnl convention of the Ontarios Muuglitraten will be held Thursday at Tacrle. Mayor McOyaly of Torre and Warden Oratrhs of fiimeon County will welcome the members. The event includes a varied programme and a magistrates banquet on Thursday evening.

Ontaria Ontarios Muuglitraten Adaginton Mrndays Leytenie McOyaly Torre Oratrhs Fiimeon Cowity

Fragmented OCR Poetry Clip Reveals Turbulent Domestic Scene

An unclear OCR passage depicts a troubled household marriage with a temperamental husband and a wife responding with restrained anger. The dialogue hints at a dramatic outburst and a reported incident involving a bed and concealed truth.

Walnut Burl Cut In Southwest State For Export

A Yeneber in a southwestern state harvested 201000 pounds of walnut burl with nearly all destined for England and France except 10000 pounds kept for Interfor decoration of Pullman car. In one district a single tree yielded burl for five workers over nine days and held 13970 pounds of salable burl. The burl extended eight feet into the ground.

England France Anid Interfor

Soldier acquitted in early courtmartial over desertion

A courtmartial adjourned as a young defense officer argued the defendant's return for his bayonet. The judge acquitted, noting appearances were against him.

Ladies' Ald Society Picnic At Edgewood Park

The Ladies' Ald Society of Knox Church held its annual picnic at Edgewood Park on Wednesday afternoon. Winners across several age groups in races were named, and a cheerful luncheon was enjoyed. a young couple shared a bashful moment on a crowded tram.

Ald Society of Knox Church Edgewood Park Lucy Denny Lorne Macales Kenneth Haxsard Dorothy Coxe Vera Coxe Donald Ryder Kenneth Russell Roderick Ryder Willam Hall Vera Murray Laura Hall Olive Cooper Nelle Hall G. H. Lants Ed. Ryder Davidson J. Blewart Pat Mra W. Bansales Risn A. Beil Moreshore H. Awroy Afen A. Dell Mr. C. Thompson Mra. Y Morales A. Alurray

Farmhouse Fracas over Listerine and a Black and White Cat

A distorted fragment shows a child asking for Listerine while a man named Johnny believes a black and white cat is a mite target. The scene hints at a domestic misunderstanding inside a farmhouse setting with a family member called Biary and a misheard term Thattoals.

Johnny

Engagement Ring Credit Acknowledged by Reggie and Jeweller

A speaker credits Reggie for arranging a nice engagement ring and notes that a jeweller did the same. The exchange highlights appreciation for thoughtful purchases and service.

Tie Reggie Mme

Halton County School Faire Dates Placed In Notice

A garbled ad lists this year’s Halton County school faire dates with towns Palermo Thookville Hannockburm Hornby Hount Nemo Trafalgar and Burlington. The dates run September 9 through September 19 across multiple locations. An anxious traveler questions newspaper staff about the listing.

Halton Palermo Heptembsar Thookville Hannockburm Hornby Hount Nemo

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