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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 07, 1924

Page

6

Marriages and Obituaries in a Local Ledger

The notice records multiple life events: a marriage on January 10 1924 at Formia between Mare dt McNair and Mare Jorle Hoot. a death at Heokwood on Friday. a memorial for Maury Juaston aged around 40. a Wedne sday funeral for Jay 30. and Joseph A Lamproun 71, husband of Martha Webb, in Guelph. It lists names, dates and places with minimal context.

Burrowh-Root Thuraday Wautmor Hapiiat Churat Formia Dt McNair Wiechant D. Hurroawn Iinrews Mare Jorle Hoot Miro Vnl Ali Nelwo Toot Atisburg Menal Heokwood Wriday Mare Waret Joseph A. Lamproun Martha Webhbor

Valentine Day Briefs Highlight Local Items

Local notes from Acton and area report Valentine’s week bustle with hearts and darts, rural mail readouts, and winter weather. Community updates mention W L Craig elected chair of the Grand Valley School Board, Oakville skating rink plans, and a fire hydrant issue in Alliston.

W. L. Craig the Star Grand Valley School Board Oakvills Shelwarne Tim Foix Poses Brampton Sharmston Tobermory Bruce ‘Peninsula Alliston Thio Herald Clyde Mosars, Mills & Stuckey Mill Street M. Brown Knox Church St. John's Presbyterian Church Hampton Hev. W. M. Kannawin Acton Ontario Chamoix France Auetlonver Kerr Robert Lesby Nusangowoya Municipal Omcer McPherson Farmom Grand Trunk Railway Toronto Guelph Fargus News-Record Durham Maintyre Woek Ikea Cmallery Sfine Jantwook Mpepey G. A. Whiteside Ontario Agricultural College

Local fires and town notes span across Ontario headlines

Old newspaper notes a barn fire near Chicksna Upcot and other local incidents including water rate increases in Waterloo, a Guelph man found dead in Detroit, a Milton hockey injury, union talk at a Presbyterian church, horticultural society feats in New Liskeard, and a court warning in Guelph.

Neighborhood News Island and Town Updates

Fragmentary local items report a meeting at a home in the area and notes on road conditions after snowfall. Mentions of acts and events lack clear names, dates, or outcomes, with several garbled phrases hindering precise details.

Marriage at Toronto Church Unites Mia McCullough and Willum Awrey

The ceremony occurred Saturday at a Toronto Methodist church with Mia Maud Eleanor McCullough of Guelph marrying Willum Awrey of Hilinbury. Rev. J. Falla officiated as bridesmaid Marlon Lowswell stood with best man I A. Lowin. A reception followed at Milverton Boulevard. The groom gave a fur wrap to the bride. a fox fur gift for the bridesmaid and a gold-mounted fountain pen for the best man. The couple planned a honeymoon through western Ontario before returning home.

Dowlanda Avenue Methodiat Church Toronto Mia Maud Eleanor McCullough Guelph Willum Awrey Mow. LG Awrey Hilinbury Law RN. J. Falla Bridsamald Marlon Lowswell I A. Lowin W. C.hoawell Milverton Boulevard Mnale Ontario

Local council hosts event and forms youth groups in Brookville

A welter of activities in Brookville sees a bow socal fund bet at Hownwhit hall Friday night. The event preceded a successful short course at Brookvilla and a later meeting that led to the formation of a Junior Farmers organization with officers: President Austin Dredge Vice President Hipley Norah Secretary Treasurer Hector Wardeworth. A Management Committee was appointed and a Young Women's Institute formed with President Miss Myre Richamiann and other officers. February brings a shift to milder winter weather.

Hownwhit Hrookville Naasazuweya Burmurnt Club Brookvilla Austin Dredge Hipley Norah Hectar Wardeworth Girly Formaw Young Women's Institute Myre Richamiann Mra David Vonderson Mist Muory- Molhedran

Local Church Notes and Hospital Updates

The report from St John’s Church notes the Ahouting system installation and a farewell gathering for a missionary entrant to Angola Africa. Mrs J J Aldoushaw returns from Guelph hospital and Pearl Elly undergoes surgery at Guelph General Hospital with favorable progress. Mrs George H Pearon visits Brampton mother.

St. John's Church J. J. Aldoushaw Guelph Zomu Little Pearl Elly Wit General Hospital Gresaing Misa Houking Misa Dtoaldu Angola Africa Thors Howe Noy M. Colger J. Little J. A. Stewart George H. Pearan Brampton

Concert at Gregory Thanatro and new Village Inn rink opening

The band held a Sunday concert at Gregory Thanatro with varied programming. A new rink opened that week at the Village Inn Palermo to broad praise. Saverus carpenterward worked on the Hronte factory in progress. Arthur Hillmor became Water and Light Commission chair for the coming year. Trafalgar Township plans $60 monthly toward Oxnkville police salaries. A fire at Mr J Heauchamp’s residence on the west side was extinguished by the chemical engine with little loss.

Gregory Thanatro Alt Palermo Saverus Carpenterward Hronte Joyce Hras Uta Water and Light Commission Arthur Hillmor Trafalgar Township Oxnkville Lan Lfe YI. J. Heauchamp Bown Nown

Social Evening Recap and Local Notices

Miau Currie Hyder of Arkell visited friends here last Friday for the U C social evening at the home of T Y Watkins. A dairy cattle sale by Gordon Urothecs on the Ryder farm is planned for February 1, with Mrs. Kerr visiting her mother last week. Roads were heavy last fortnight and local routes remain blocked by the week’s storm. Willan McDonald of the Quuetch Mine has been ill.

Miau Currie Hyder Arkell U. C Tr. T. Y Watkins Gordon Urothecs Ryder Farm Wuedon Robert Kerr Rar Yarmare Cortan Willan McDonald

Ter ra Cotta Social Notes From Townson Home

A local gathering at Bir. and Nw Eid Townson celebrated twenty years of marriage with a pleasant supper and readings. Neighbors and friends offered felicitations and music while several residents reported small repairs and visits. a birthday party for Ettie Eisle was noted.

Mra T Anderaan Townsend Niles Kitohle Durham Bin Hunter Muerto Logan Rapaire Atart Agai Ui Mingmey Suncph Clulter Lear Mr. Win Mixa BoLeod Church Streat

Contagaby Urnean of the OW HO for charity supper

A charity supper was scheduled for Friday January 25 to mark Hebert Barns birthday but was postponed to Monday January 30 at the Reuutteut hog of Mr. and Ain CQQetuter Tart. The programme featured instrumental tunes by Mr. liverdale and Mrs Th Mel Cinnons, readings by Mr. Ceo Tart and others, songs by Hobbie Bur, and a Scott solo by Mirna. After thanks to Mu.dnt Mo Harp, the event concluded with the sense of a profitable and enjoyable evening.

Hebert Barns Ant Ain Albert Thio Club Tastrumental Taunio Byr Liverdale Mra Mel Mia Olve Claw Ceo Burrawa Wtobart Burpe Nombeseed Quardette Mir Mira Thurry Wall Joe Thomann Ant Osfathenon Mira Joan Mathenon Nive Mirna Aleo Eang

Local notices and social events with farm sales in Taydiver and Guelph areas

Fragmented report lists social gatherings including a banquet at the Methodiet women’s club, a skating party at the decal rink, and a fishery inspection near a town mint. It also items upcoming farm stock auctions in Erin township, Guelph township, and Rockwood with dates in February and March.

Orta Commoeren Guelph Taydiver N. W Verritory Mise Mary Jewdinger Weerr Excepion Thors Nott Airdria & Hon Krumpsy Tupatay Mra. L Tubman Erin Karnstock Alexanter Valndsay Cordon Brow Fauenhasg Down

New 6000 Facts About Canada Publishes in Toronto

The 924 4imat cyclopedia of the Dominion by Frank Voigh from Toronto offers a wide survey of national prosperity and future program. It cites Japan and international relations, noting Methodists in Toronto and a Massey Hall exhibition in celebration of Japan's era of opening. The booklet sells for 30 cents via the Canadian Footlight Co. Toronto.

Canada Dominion Frank Voigh Toronto Candian Foote Pullightog Co Muron Htrhot Canin Orientula Japan Tokyo Methodlat Massey Wall Modorn Uwoventy Fis Wuch

Wanted to Loan and Mittens Advertisement Fragment

Found a number of children's woolen mitts for right hand only. Apply at Free Press Office Acton Ontario. Wanted to loan 2500 dollars at five percent per annum. Payable semiannually. Write by NOX 23 Free Press Office Acton Ontario.

FBG Prbhh Acton

Atlas for Sale Harmaworth to Atlac World

Classified note offers an atlas for sale or trade. Describes 486 colored maps 3 640 photographic views index to 320 000 names. Unbound but in cover price ten dollars or exchange for a second hand typewriter.

ATLAS Harmaworth Atlac

Fine business opportunity near Toronto offers vulcanizing plant

A terse classified notice seeks buyers for a complete vulcanizing plant near Toronto with an estimated population of 4 600. The ad quotes 400 dollars for the business and 700 dollars for the plant, urging a quick sale and asking interested parties to reply to the office.

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