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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
7
The Presbyterian Knox Church will hold services led by Minister Rev A C Stewart MA Manno. Readers are invited to attend the Willow Firetreat event as part of the church program.
The readable fragments reference a request for a reply to a P O Box and indicate a correspondence matter involving a gn worm ear ty tee. No clear names, dates, or places are legible to identify parties or actions.
The Creditors of Adam Cook of Acton a farmer who died May 24 192? are notified under Statute 36 Geo V Chap 40 to send full particulars of claim to the undersigned before September 25 next. After that date administration will proceed to distribute the estate among those legally entitled. Acton August 25 192? MAL, Executor. Myrtle Vo Cook Executrix.
The undersigned announces a public auction of the late J. Henderson estate in Acton on August 27 at 2:30 PM. Items listed include parlor suite, chairs, tables, stove, bed, lounge, linoleum, carpet, wringer, phonograph, and kitchen utensils. Terms cash. Auctioneer: Pione 36 Acton.
Silk Frocks in light shades and dark navies lead fall fashion. Cotton frocks for summer mood blend with Paris styling. Misses and women’s sizes feature Georgette prints, crepe, tub silk, and voile fabrics with sporty and dressy outfits marked for immediate hurry.
The notice promotes a final season clearance with immense markdowns on Felts Straws and Silks. Shoppers are urged to visit the town immediately to find bargains on outfits for fall with prices highlighted at ten, fifteen, and twenty dollars.
The Acton Continuation Upper School announces examination results with top passes in Comp and Geom. Irene Dunn, Reginald and Elvin Gamble, Margaret Guin Dill, Mary Chalmers, Borge Mason, Jessie Young among students listed for honors. Details show subjects and marks across combined results.
The regular monthly meeting of the Acton and District Women’s Institute will be held Friday September 2 at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs Wethep. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Letivel Board meets as Mina Sanbel Anderson granted leave of absence and temporary teacher engaged. Trustees discuss heating a property and street beautification, with Ms Annnew and others in attendance.
The Public Utilities Commission met briefly to approve accounts for a new power line on Church Street. Construction progresses with the line reaching a factory at Church Street head. several carriers in the neighborhood have signed up for Hecht power and the line will extend through the area.
A pennie tournament by the Acton Athletic Association drew full aisles for doubles. Georgetown entrants De McAndrew and Jo Kennedy won with prizes of sweaters. Milton’s Mr Crawford handled the ships and bowls. McDonald and Beatty of the cystie club took third with a umbrella prize. An afterglow lunch followed, and a new event is planned for next Wednesday August 31 with three games and prizes from the Acton club.
Court in Guelgeh and Acton deals with un signed bans and traffic offences. Several defendants plead guilty or are ordered to appear at Multan for provincial cases. Charges include violating by laws and un traced vehicular offences as new restrictions take effect in Georgetown.
Acton girls defeat Milton in a softball game. The report covers community events including church services, silver cups at Fall Fair, and local injuries. Also notes on visiting ministers, a steel factory project, and local accidents with several residents mentioned.
A lengthy list of local residents and visitors describes weekend visits and holidays around Acton, Taranto, Toronto, Windsor, Guelph, and nearby towns. The notes highlight family visits, sisters and brothers, and shared leisure at parks and homes, reflecting a bustling social scene.
A large whan gathering in Erin Township honors Mrs Joan Montell on her 46th birthday with family present and gifts. The celebration at the old Homestead includes grandchildren, siblings, and friends, followed by a formal supper and toasts.
Captain and Mrs Gordon Beardmore hosted a large crowd for an open air garden party at St Alban's Church on Wednesday evening. Weather was warm and clear, grounds were illuminated, and guests enjoyed diversified booths, musical and literary performances, and revelry among well-wishers.
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