20 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
1
The notice expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for support during illness and death of a husband and father, thanking pallbearers and floral tributes. Also advertised is a four tube radio set in a large cabinet priced at 175 dollars with additional sets and parts available for viewing after seven each evening.
Community and school updates cover political turnover at a high school, a golden wedding in Esquesing, Christmas messages and services, highway act changes, and local charity trees. Reports include Austin Corner's acquittal in a theft case, renewal notices, and a community drive for a Christmas tree and relief fund.
The Methodist Sunday School held a crowded Monday evening in the Rehoal room featuring performances by the Sunday Echo and the Young People’s Jeagun. Mrs Ada Oxtrander led the program with help from Myre and Thomas Kilty as Rev Hickett and A. T. Brown supervised, plus a Santa Claus visit and a Charity Christmas tree.
Members of the Young People’s Guild of St George’s Church Georgetown presented the two act comedy Locally Get Married after weeks of preparation. The Town Hall crowd filled the house with applause for a strong ensemble led by Goldie A Geith and James Miller, with Miss Huth Orr directing and Rev. Wea AMforela presiding as chair.
City authorities warn businesses and households to guard against fire hazards from decorations. A large women’s group pressured the council to bar girls under sixteen from public dances and to restrict entry to those over sixteen with a chaperone.
Local reports describe the death of Dragolet Hourlan once of Georgetown and resident of New Toronto. He was found shot in the store rear shortly after closing on a Thursday. a revolver lay near him and a clerk alerted police. A bystander and clerk testimony led to police investigation and the store’s absentee owner.
A garbled passage describes a pursuit and deal making amid a cold season. It hints at a figure the count faces and a broader conflict between parties, with scattered references to others involved and looming threats.
The Malton and Peel Halton Children’s Aid Society held its annual meeting at the Pecubyphran Church Milton on November 20. officers and committees were named for 1923 24 and financials for Gordon Home and Pool and Halton Bachelors were detailed.
Social notes record visits from Wingham, Kitchener, Kincardine, and Toronto residents spending time in town last week. Engagement announced, recoveries noted, and several court cases and local happenings including a robbery sentence in Campbellville and a militia of legal actions in Milton and Brampton.
A surplus of 382,601.24 was earned above charges for the Quemnatun Chippawa power development plant. Revenue from power sales totaled 4,047,320.33 with current expenditures around 1,576,708.10. Depreciation funds and contingencies are to be allocated. expansion plans include more units to reach full operation.
A fire at Norval J. L. Clark’s farm early Wednesday morning consumed the barn and contents. The blaze ruined 65 head of cattle and equipment, with stock and season's implements lost, and insurance only partially covered. Neighbors express sympathy as origin remains undetermined.
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