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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 27, 1928

Page

4

Obituaries From Orchard Township Area

Notices list multiple deaths with December dates from 1028 to 1090 in various townships and towns. Names include James Morvat George A Henderson John A Mann Alexander Wardle Annie Deaton Matilda Varey and spouses, with ages noted in their decline. Each entry cites residence and date of passing.

Prat Milton James Morvat Mnderson Naventa Tno Zequening Becumbar George A. Stenderson Mann Erin John A. Mann Waldie Une Léequesing Alexander ‘Wardle Alberteon William Street Oakville Annie Deaton Willam J. Albertaon Patt Nowiagawoya Matilda Varey Edward ¥. Patt

Acton Schools Reopen After Holidays January 3

The Department of Education sets January 3 as the reopening date after holidays. Acton schools will resume on that day. The report notes local actions on roads and by laws while Guelph's population rises to 19 857.

Department of Education Acton Provincial Highways Department Acton Orange Lodge Milton Lodge Guelph Yusteass

Box Social Draws Mixed Response Amid Winter Travel Woes

The Terra Cotta United Church Sunday School hosted a box social and entertainment on Monday night. Roads and weather kept some away, but the program featured dialogues, monologues, and a notable prize for best decorated boxes. Ed Townsend chaired, Nevilles led the auction, and Bahta Claus distributed prizes to children.

Terra Cotta United Church Ed. Townsend Pouillon Nevilles Banlor Georgetown Bahta Claus Prank Potoh Union Thair Entertainment Blaine Spant Milton Triande Mrr. Yucat Hrampton Marlowe J. Davidson Mar H. A. Logan Gray USA Neville Georgatown Terra Costa United Church Mary Bulger Toronto

Neighborhood News From Port Credit and Nearby

The obituary notes the funeral of Mrs. Dalley of Port Credit with interment at Providence Cemetery. Several families including Beasle Binnie in Toronto and Allan families in Detroit visit relatives for Christmas. A Peacock School teacher planned a concert but illness shut the school. many local homes report illness and guests over the holidays.

Dennis Dundan A. Soper

Obituary and Civic Notices From Crookville Township

The notice reports the death of Matilda Varey Watt wife of Edward Watt in her 57th year, funeral details, and surviving family. It also mentions nomination day for Reeve and Councilors, an election set for January 7, and various local society updates. Several names after events include Archibald, Dyerman, Campbell, McTaggart, and Spence with community tidbits and school sorrow at Oakville High School for a student who died of pneumonia at age fifteen.

Nasasgaweya Knatchbull Matillda Varey Edward F. Watt Mirada Palmaw Cametery Acton Corraw Crookville Mies Archibald Nasnogoweya Hans Hao Durington Edward Dyerman Moffat Mra. Byerman Guelph Duncan Campbell Oakville Charles MecTaggert Toronto Dr.-d. Bme~ Taggert Saane end-Mre Spencema Boni Yorktown Frieda. Mir Mrs. Spence Yorkton Sank Oller Queats Hamilton L. M. Mc ¥Tain California Darburg Broughall University of Toronto Mrn LeRoy Dargant Bronte Ocari

United Church Christmas Trep and Entertainment Attended

The United Church Christmas Trep and Entertainment at Town Hall drew a good crowd despite many al alclmees. The program included recitations plays and dialogues by the youth, with Rev Donaldson guiding singing with Miss Margaret Thomas at the piano. Santa Claus distributed presents while Mr S. R. Peart was a hit with children.

United Church Donaldson Margaret Thomas Harrod Hiel Pearen Dundan High School M. Milroy Toronto George Torrance Nonora Mfanttoulin Island Yinlday Mga Torrance Johnaton Wewat Himcos Leonard Lovell Jos. Hanten Qahawo Mys Peed Pagmars Patterton Montreal John Jollite James Gray Mer Archie Gray Hla Wif John Henderson

Village store chatter confuses tourists and locals

A garbled note from Exinglon Mugayne mentions a village shop scene with odd phrases about automobiles, weather, and doughnuts, creating a humorous, cryptic snapshot of small town talk.

Galealady Exinglon Mugayne

Collegiate: Gamecone hug utglen my car

Campus Cap reports hobbyists plan to gather and trade antiques on campus. The event features collectors and buyers and aims to showcase items from local histories.

Gamecone Hug Utglen

New Orleans Notes on Charity, Crime, and Illusions of Law

A Canadian observer in New Orleans critiques charity funds and governance, noting funds diverted to overhead in Toronto and New Orleans. He reports on murder trials involving two Harris pairs, police chief rivalries, and a divided Democratic party, while describing dilapidated mansions, rising rents, and a depressed real estate market in the city.

Pawan Afteen Fcolo Orleana Toronto Vis Orleans Thone Cason New Orleans Beat Bunien Banka Alma Whare Onc Poland

Mystery club talk and a child’s notebook note

A misread diary extract describes a boy naming a secret society and a club with ideas of initiation. It includes a six year old speaking about a “D. L. G.” and a friend inviting Lillie to join, with a later note on a boyish scheme and schoolyard letters.

Mio Fa Atlantia Paul Wan Lana Wiese Chater Caid Paul Wasx Wille Kata Lillie OTO Willy

New Orleans Letter Reflects on City Flood Fears and Voters

A New Orleans correspondent laments repetitive flood damages and slow compensation funded by higher city taxes. He notes political tensions after the election with Hoover gaining support among some city residents and criticizes rural appeal and urban neglect. He praises a Ford aeroplane tour over the metropolis offering a half hour ride for five dollars, describing it as an elevating glimpse of the region.

New York Hoover United States Rolio Sorener Metropol Mississigui T. D. J. Mater

Mushroom Toast with Cream Butter Scented Sauce

Wash four pound mushrooms and trim aroma. Sear in 3 tablespoons butter two minutes in a covered dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dredge with flour and add 3 cups cream. Cook five minutes. Add light nutmeg and pour over buttered toast. Garnish with toast points and parsley.

Old Time Ww Recipe Notes Cream Sauce Layered Potatoes

A fragmented cooking note describes layering potatoes with a white cream sauce made from flour butter and milk baked until bubbling and browned. It suggests adding butter between layers if cheese is omitted and hints at using dry flour to speed cream sauce preparation. Also includes a separate recipe for a molasses cake with spices baked in a moderate oven.

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Horse shortage pushes plan to keep a horse

Mrs. Goodsole argues that horses are scarce and their Good Deeds Club members pledge to keep at least one chore to feed the starving horsefiles, despite owning two cars and not using horses.

Property talesman eyes garden coast revival

A fragmentary dialogue notes a talesman praising a region as a potential garden spot of the world, citing good people and water as key assets. The reply mocks the plan, suggesting remaining obstacles or skepticism about the proposal.

Talesman Hell

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