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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 30, 1928

Page

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Tenders Wanted for Main Street Water Works Work

Tenders for digging a water works trench and laying a matter along Main Street to the school property are invited until Saturday September 8 1920 at 6 pm. Tenders may cover the complete job or its parts. Details at the Clerk's office. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Main Street Parmer J.P. Scarrow Atkinson Hansen Thetford Farmer

Rink Agreement Submitted to Council

The fortnightly council session discussed the Beardmore and Co. rink lease with amendments sought by councillors The agreement includes a twenty year lease with building transfer to the town at expiry and calls for operation as a link not a closed facility The council will seek legal opinions from Long and Daly Toronto and arrange for tender advertising on unit work and street improvements

Farmer Parmer Reeve Moson Beardmore & Co. Wi Thetfard Beardmore Ds Co The-Reeve Cateiliorn Beardmore A& Co Acton Comncnltor Ateinsen Mesars Beardmore Reeve Mason Long Daly Toronto Department of Public Highways Young Street Atiinnan Park Avenue Willow Street Brock Avenue Boter Avenue Main Street Min Street W. J. Kentner Law of Business Tne Councaid Kentner Bell ‘Pelephone Co

Acton Girls' Ball Club Notches Wins Over Opponents

Acton Girls' Ball Club swept a string of results with wins over Rockwood and Planters, highlighted by strong pitching from Mary Chalmers and aggressive hitting at home in Acton. The team defeated Park 10 to 4 on Friday and beat Rockwood 12 to 5 in a shortened five inning game, with plans for a major tournament and community events announced for Tenson season.

Bachwood Girls Acton Rockwood Rom Witchener Planters Atemoun Misetoffey Nyiaelf Neder Mary Chalmers Terpitg Otters Upuda Uyeman Toconta Dyan Tabor Eal

Monthly Meeting at Gamble Home Seeks Townwide Attendance

Woisen e Inatitude hosts gathering at Mrs Ed Gamble residence on Thursday September 66 at three o clock. Mrs A T Drown shares experiences from Tobenorey and Rev Mr Feater ley delivers sermon at Unified Church. Sports Day at Edgewood Park on Labor Day features a cotball tournament novelty races and aquatic events with a 30 to 1 am pavilion dance. Fluett’s wafe Mece Orchestra from Guelph provides music.

Gamble Myre A. T. Drown Tobenorey Edgewood Edgewood Park Fluett Wafe, Mece Orchestra Guelph

Acton notices report farm accident and fairs update

A farmer Fletcher suffered a broken leg and shoulder injuries after being swept from a load of potion while driving to a barn. The town showcases include Trafalgar family reunion, horticultural show, and a large prize list with over $500 in specials at Falr's fair.

Dim Fletcher Vielcher Falr Acton Pallal Tir Fore Paris Arenth Hisey Arthur Guelph General Hospital

Guelph Fire Marshal Disputes Exaggerated Fire Reports

Fire Chief Robert Knighton disputes claims a Toronto paper exaggerated fires in Guelph. He cites 30 fires in the last day and notes several suspected incendiaries at Regent Textile, Regent Theatre, Max Nicul’s, and local barns, with deliberate arson suspected in multiple cases.

Guelph Newton Ontario Wiliam H. Price Toronto Robert Knighton Knighton Uice Toronto Morning Huighton Thomas Marcroft Kathleen Strerk Regent Textile Company Hegent Theatre Aukmsc Max Nicul Quebec Street R Thomas Morcroft Kathleen Street St Paal’s Lutheran

Fragmented patiolledt ballad scene with gilded portrait

A damaged readable fragment describes a ballad scene and a visitor admiring a gilded frame. A cavalier portrait is noted as an ancestor, prompting dialogue about heritage and identity amid uncertain text.

Ans Lila Amysete

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