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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
6
Fragmentary notices record deaths including John Freeman Wilson aged 11 in Naamagaweya and a 46 year old superintendent of University Hospital Ann Arbor. Names Stephen Mew Moffat convey unclear relationships and mixed fragments reference Dorn, Guelph General, William G. Sinelate of Kitchener and Meas.
Local notes report Christmas shop opportunities in Acton and nearby, with stores opening Wednesday afternoons and preparations for the holiday season. Residents attend the Winter Fair in Guelph, while church events and improvements around town are noted.
The Acton Continuation School Literary Society met on Monday December 6 with Mac Stewart presiding in the absence of chair. Pastor W J Porter served as critic offering helpful hints while the Glee Club and Helense Moon Orchestra performed. A debate on health education was held with Fern Ferguson and Howard Laashbrook for the affirmative and Marjorie Joe and Violet Currie for the negative. judge Jean Smith ruled the negative. The meeting closed after a vote of thanks and a National Anthem.
The November pupil roster from Dufferin School lists students including Verna Merritt Mabel Margaret Ogle Angelo Tonelli Esty Merritt Melville Horus Oakley and Beatrice Moretti. Several names marked with asterisks denote those who failed examinations.
Local news recounts Mr Mex Barnes sustaining a severe scalp wound after a tee incident and expresses hopes for his quick recovery. Notices include Mr I J Stringer visiting Acton, Mrs Edge traveling to Bancland, and Mr J Logan preparing to restart his brickyard. Obituaries report the deaths of John F Wilson of Nassagaweya and Teta friends from Brookville, with funeral details and community sympathy. The Nassagaweya school concert and local visits are also noted.
A car signaling misunderstanding led to a minor collision on Main and Haris Streets with no serious injuries. Community updates include a Women’s Association play at Palaley Memorial Church, residents returning from hospital, travel notes of locals, and a mild winter scene with ice skating on a dam.
The meeting of thirty nine ladies led by Mrs H Wilson convened with a report from the institute and a focus on education. Mrs Henry Agl delivered a notable address and the group remembered Mrs Ltuchanga of Hawemra with a collection to aid a resident doctor. A recipe for citizenship was shared by Mrs Grant of Muano Creek. The next gathering is January 6 at Mrs H S Whiaon.
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