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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
12
Fragmented text lists names, dates, and relationships from a local notice page. It mentions deaths and marriages with scattered references to Hamilton, Win, and Fordag, plus family connections and a 1927 date. Readable details are sparse due to corrupted OCR.
The local brief notes the Exhibition opening on Saturday and Labor Day weeklong events. It mentions school and county progress, prize lists totaling over 600 in special prizes, and upcoming construction on homes and schools. A fall fair tug of war and new street lighting are also highlighted along with weather and local incidents.
The piece lists altitudes for Halton region towns and nearby locations, noting elevations above sea level. It cites values for Georgetown, Guelph, Hamilton, Oakville, Milton, Brampton, Erin, and others, with several towns and landmarks included.
A lively review praises the Wonderland Theatre production Flag Lieutenant. The piece highlights a strong plot, poignant romance, witty dialogue, and a hopeful ending despite challenging conditions.
A farm barn at Campbellville owned by Lloyd Cratvford burned almost completely last week with losses including 100 bushels of wheat 200 bushels of barley and 12 tons of hay. Insurance coverage is listed at 3000 dollars. A separate infant death in Oakville is reported alongside a Vehicle accident near Brampton injuring three adults. News items cover a British study voyage to Guelph and a near collision involving Mrs McLeod in Guelph. An Ontario highway act note discusses penalties for drunk driving and related offences.
J E Haines of Toronto died suddenly at Tamercendence in Muskoka on Friday. He was born at Cheltenham, son of the late Haines and Carrie Hines. He worked in furniture and undertaking in Bramptow, married Annie Hem, later moved to Porente. Survived by wife and one son Sanjen. He was a Liberal at Walmer Road, a hunter and sportsman, and contributed to periodicals. He lived with his mother and sisters.
Arrow Coaches will run a special return service to the Capudthan Nu Ex position with trains from Acton leaving daily during the two week exhibit. Passengers may travel to Poconte with a special return fare of 1.75. Check local notices or call Willow Cafe for schedule updates.
A detailed description of an allover lace eventing frock mounted on a flesh color satin slip. It notes geometric banding at the neckline and girdles, a circular skirt joined to a long-waisted bodice with passementerie, and specifies material counts for lace and satin.
Weekly Fashion Tint highlights a bulero inspired frock with romantic Spanish details. The dress features a plaited shirt, a soft sash, printed silk blouse and sleeve trim, and specifies fabric yardage including two yards of twill and printed crepe.
A traveller boasted of foggy cities and claimed London was the foggiest. When asked where, he could not answer, and a Londoner retorted that it was the foggiest.
A Canadian fishing camp tale follows a banker arriving eager for worms to begin fishing. He asks a lakeside worker for help, only to be told the camp superintendent, the senior vice president in charge of Froboate, is clueless about worms.
An elder planter Nesbit and his servant Jason pursue a task at a potato bank near a plantation. They debate timing and work pace as dawn nears, promising two bushels for completion and discussing delays and future plans. The scene hints at broader tensions on the estate.
Neighbors gathered at Glebe on Friday for a charity supper with eighty attendees from Glenwilliam Tore Limehouse Seton and surrounding districts. The event included speeches on accident prevention and first aid, a recitation by Marion McCullough, and current events by Mrs. Frood. Afterward organizers planned to improve the village frontage and contacted local Parish patrons. A funeral for the late Arga was held near the village cemetery with Rev. Stewart officiating.
Rockwood page reports weddings in Wharton Ontario and Bankatoon Sask with early fall travel to Toronto. It notes local illnesses injuries at General Hospital Oshawa and hospital care, plus a community fair and railway news with upcoming exhibits and road work.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a courtroom event in Brandon Manitoba involving individuals Naghagawa, Agajewy, Naunuaweyn and others. The report mentions dates in May and a list of names including MeCresus and Win, with references to Dart Dever and Ilan wad Mian Safult 2. The exact charges and outcomes are unclear from the readable text.
The event marked by a birthday party on June week as relatives gathered. Family members, including brothers and grandchildren, attended a surprise celebration with flowers and a shared meal.
Mexican Margaret Glaney and Margaret Darla Olassey of Toronto were visiting Mrs Fred Boner and Mr Mackay. Mrs Alfred Soper and Mrs Cha nney of Georgetown spent the week in Marledale with friends.
Our Indwethioun farmers press harvest amid favorable weather with bumper yields reported on many farms. The community notes a large funeral for the late Mr. Charlies Maldie, and several local youths plan to depart for the west next week. Toronto visitors Mr and Mrs BE Spence spent holidays with Mr H Ro McCutcheon while Misses Mary and Edith Robertson enjoy vacation near Str and Miva Robertson. Local residents Wes Grundy and D McTayish are noted for visits and new vehicles.
An advertisement promotes Mr Murfin a herbal specialist offering free consultations and “Herb Doctor Hook ree” at venues in Suwon Hotel Acton and Dominion House Huckwood with promises of cures for many diseases and lifelong troubles through natural therapies.
Bizarre OCR fragment depicts a Toronto area gathering with unnamed coachs and patrons. The text references a Wellington Street address and an event involving a man named Mary, a mother’s interruption, and a moonlit setting. The readability is low and many names unclear.
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