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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
1
Local church announces Sunday services under Minister Rev A C Stewart MA Manno with church, parishioners urged to attend Willow Fire at nearby town reported in brief church notices and calendar.
A cryptic notice lists a girl described by unusual phrases and a P O Box address 17. The fragment hints at a missing person or cryptic appeal without clear dates or names.
Notice to creditors of Adam Cook deceased dated August 25 1927 under the 46 Geo V chap 40 requires all claims to be sent to Myrtle V Cook executrix and solicitor for Acton by September 25 next. After that date the executors will distribute the estate to those entitled. The notice is dated May 2 Acton.
Executors of the estate of the late Jas Henderson order a clearing auction at Pikbite Auction, Acton, on Saturday August 27, 1927 at 2:30 pm. Items include parlor suite, chair sets, tables, kitchen chairs, heater, electro blanket, bed, wardrobe, rocking chair, sewing machine, carpet, wringer, ladder, ironing board, gramophone, lamps, utensils, and more. Auctioneer at Acton 36.
The notice features fall cotton frocks and Summer-Paris designs in light shades and blacks, with Navy blues for the season. It highlights exclusive styling, rapid sellouts, and a range of fabrics including Georgette prints, crepe, voile, tub silk, and foulards in misses and women's sizes up to 44.
A local retailer promotes a final season clearance offering large discounts on felts straws and silks hats. Shoppers are urged to visit immediately to take advantage of marked down prices ranging in three groups at ten fifteen and twenty dollars for fall selections.
The Acton Continuation School reports Upper School exam results with many names and subjects. Irene Dunn tied for second in both English and Geometry while George Mason and Elvin Gamble also earned high marks in their subjects. several students achieved second or high placements across Comp and Lit.
The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held Friday September 2 at 3 pm at the home of Mrs Washoe. Everyone is welcome.
Mina Sanbel Anderson granted leave of absence and a temporary teacher engaged. The board meets to approve payments for accounts and to arrange heating at the pump house using an old water heater from the Smith property. Isabel Anderson granted four months leave. Genevieve Clarridge engaged for four tenths duty at Public School. Trustee election planned for vacancy until new school is built.
The Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday evening and approved accounts for a new power line on Church Street. Workmen reported progress on Power One and a shoe factory area is already served. Neighbors near the third line signed up for night power, with a new section to be constructed.
TEEN bowlers from Acton and nearby towns competed in a doubles event at the Acton club. McAndrew and Kennedy from Georgetown won first prize. Crawford of Milton took second, and McDonald and Heatly from Cust Hig Club placed third.
A series of local court actions listed for Milton and Georgetown include guilty pleas and fines for traffic violations under the Highway Traffic Act. Seven individuals are to appear at Moore Court House in Milton for charges from Provincial Constable arrests, while another officer targets milk sales violations in Georgetown under local river laws.
Acton defeated Milton 12 to 1 in a Saturday softball game. The report includes community notes on visitors, local ministers, a silver cup prize at the Fall Fair, a boy's arm injury, factory construction progress, and town life observations.
A flood of visitors and residents enjoying holidays span Ontario towns. Names including Toronto, London, Guelph, Windsor, Detroit, and Hamilton appear among couples, families, and friends visiting relatives, attending gatherings, and spending time in Acton, Norval, Goderich, and surrounding areas.
St Albans Church officials hosted a garden party hosted by Mr and Mrs Gordon to honor their garden and grounds. Sunny clear weather energized attendees as borders blossomed with flowers and hedges, replicating Vancouver's Dutenard Gardens. Local performers from Toronto Acton and others entertained with songs and readings, while Beverley Home dens and the grounds drew praise for their beauty and hospitality.
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