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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
8
A nostalgic reminiscence shares a personal tale of a child’s Christmas memory highlighting simple, heartfelt gifts. The piece emphasizes generosity over wealth and recalls a neighborly Christmas tree gift exchange where modest presents and oranges sparked lasting emotional impact.
A long diary like draft describes Acton residents preparing for Christmas with school pageants and family gatherings. It notes Christmastide customs, charitable acts, and hopes for peace and goodwill within the town and church families.
The report lists temporary custody and parole actions for children, with entries noting four returned to parents and one placed with a shelter. It records investigations, mail communications, court attendance, and parental prosecutions tied to Milton shelter cases and a figure for girls involved.
A fragmented clipping discusses a Montreal publisher's pledge to keep paper features while raising subscription rates from two lollots to one dollar. It lauds the promise fulfilled by The Montreal Daily Star and The Weekly Star, noting the papers’ value and reader loyalty amid price hikes.
A garbled notice outlines the Home Office Post concerns over early Christmas mail delivery and parcel handling, urging careful wrapping and prompt service. It also reports Dundalk Herald naming Mine Park as Midland Band leader, praising her musical talents and previous work with Nelle Jny's Ladies Orchestra.
The C G LT Conference of Hallen and Peel Counties met at Georgetown United Church on December 2 to 4 with delegates from Acton Alton Bolton Brampton Caledon main road Milton and Georgetown. Allan Dorothy Newlands acted as Conference President and Alice Cannon was chosen as Conference Secretary. A Candle Lighting Ceremony and a pantomime titled The Spirit of C G T showcased the program aims.
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