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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 16, 1920

Page

6

Marriage announcements and obituaries in a Canadian local paper

A garbled OCR reads as a mix of birth notices, weddings, and obituaries from 1920s and 1970s Canada. It mentions births by Hinwardy Mra, marriage details for Dr J Alan Phieatman of Toronto to Reta Yrene Nelson of Guelph, the baptism of a child, and obituaries such as Alexander Hkin and Emma Molman, with dates mid November to December 1920 and 1970s era.

Walnoaday W. Y. Windlay A. Acton Francis Haxan Graham Jean Pattorad Mex John Mtalker Raquoulng Jed Linduay Alexander Hkin Yoard Munlilay On Ema Molman Angud Curri Malcolm McLgan Actan Yee

Local items note mild Christmas weather and small news

December brings little frost and sparse Christmas activity with mild weather. Local notices mention repairs after a fire, new safety deposit boxes at Bank of Nova Scotia, and municipal nominations upcoming. Residents share Christmas wishes, church meetings, and school reports while farms resume plowing as weather allows.

Family Herald annual price rise prompts pre-December renewals

The Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal announces an after December 31 1920 price increase to 2.00 per year in Canada and Europe and 2.60 in the United States, with pre-December renewals kept at 1.50. publishers cite higher white paper costs and postwar price adjustments, while praising the weekly as best valued on the Continent.

Family Herald and Weekly-Star of Montreal Canada England Ireland Scotland United States Willbs

Memorial for Fallen Heroes debated by Nassagaweya Council

Nassagaweya Council discussed erecting a memorial near the Quelp Road intersection for soldiers who fell in the great war. A motion supported the project but funds were not promised. committee recommendation to provide for the memorial in 1911. Various accounts were approved including bridge work and local expenditures. council adjourned to January 1.

Roof Crushes Farmer's Wife in Belwood Storm

A fierce storm near Belwood toppled a barn roof, crushing Mrs. Clarke and killing her instantly. Her husband was seriously injured. their baby had recently died. The accident occurred about one mile from Belwood on the Clarke farm.

Belwood George Clarke

All Constructive Work Slow Yet Trust Earns Respect

Long cautionary notes urge patience in building reliability while a single foolish act can undo years of effort. Elevate temper, avoid temptation, and remember that steady, constructive work progresses slowly even as missteps erase progress quickly. Oakville items mention local events and community notes including a hospital gift and a manager’s obituary.

Nahes Jong T

Neighborhood News: Town and Country Events Highlight Season

Fragmented text notes a missionary anniversary at Hockward Methodist Church and upcoming entertainments. Mentions of local businessmen from Gualph, Sunday and Wednesday events, and visits by Albert Sedwarda and George Torrance. Also references a yearly concert and agriculture-related letter from Alberta.

Milton News Recap Shows Unemployment And Local Activities

Unemployment rises in Milton Ontario with families fearing hardship this winter. The town bell malfunctioned during church service. A residence and furniture sale at Mrs Homatfoot’s on Mary Street fetched 3,000 pounds to J A Clarridges of Trafalgar. Farmers report unusual plowing activity this year. Trafalgar township plans a memorial for war heroes with a public meeting set. A by law to issue 34,000 for a new High School building receives first reading after amendments. Local residents undertake visits and trips to Florida Montreal Boston and other places. The Methodist Sunday School program retitled Temple of Fame is planned for December 39. Children’s toys donations sent to Milton’s Children’s Home. A babies clinic may be established in Burlington to aid child welfare with weekly mothers’ visits. Various residents travel for holidays and to visit hospitals. A gathering to discuss the Kerlingrad war memorial design occurred at the Public Library with Toronto attendees, but no final decision reached.

Milton Ontario Champlan Bt. C. Smith Pacino Canal Clarence Eccles Florida I Williams Huckingham J. Campbell Woanosdey Montreal Hoston Murray Willlamaon Saske Toon Hawk John Willlamaon Vame Ruble AJ Dearing Joseph’s Hospital Wam- Iten Dar Skamilton Pollos Victoria Park Kerlingrad” War Memorial Lewis Toronto

Opinion on respecting others and debt laws across nations

A fragmented piece argues that respecting others' opinions strengthens personal integrity and that debaters often fail to honor opposing views. It cites a sausage recipe as a farming joke, then notes gambling debt laws in Melyes, Novaesula, Sweden, Belgium, and Holland, where debts are handled differently by law or honor.

Holland Sweten Balalum

History repeats itself clock auction tale from war era

A fragmented account recalls an 1870 style spectacle where French clocks and other furnishings were carried away by soldiers shouting toward Harlin. The piece notes a parade of Kaiser clocks in an exhibition, with references to the lost war loot and a coincidental thread.

Thia Palaout New Tral Lonia Harlin Ittewald

Praises Brighten Elders As They Hear Kind Words

A visiting young woman compliments an elderly neighbor, saying words of praise lift spirits and keep people connected. The elder replies that such kindness makes her happy and grateful, noting how rare it is for others to express appreciation.

Svery Aes

100 Acres in Erin Township Near Orton

100 acres two miles from Orton in Erin Township with 70 workable, balance timber and brush. Two were op ehard, 30 acres fall ploughed on loam and clay. Two wells and creek. Bold brisk house of 13 redme with water. Bank barn 66 by 60. Rural setting near Newoxeton with rural mail. Private sale price 5,800.

Brich House Yooms Nuon Callie Erin Orton Bank Barn Niuwoxeton Prive Perrin F Bey Erin Township Acton Church Smintiton Weil Poassasion Pring Terma Arrance

Acton Village Boundary Notice and Wording Issue

fragmented OCR text shows a village boundary notice or description with misread names and towns. It references Acton bounds and a wound boundary statement, but the readable facts are unclear. No clear dates or entities beyond Acton are reliably extractable.

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