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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 19, 1925

Page

2

Canada to Exhibit Again at Wembley London

Ottawa reports Canada will again participate in the Wembley Exhibition in London with a larger, more impressive Canada Pavilion for 1925. Minister Robb and Exhibition Commissioner Tolmie note extensive consultations and continued Canadian industry representation, including motor sectors. Wembley authorities plan improved grounds lighting and night performances.

Ottawa Canada London England Jarhes A. Robby Ays A. W.tolmie Wembley Robb Dominion Ie Fa

High School Opens With New Piano and Student Talent

The High School Literary Society featured Second Form talent at last Friday's meeting with entertainers and speakers. A comical science room band using seven children and seven kazoos drew laughs, while recitations and poems by Mitsu Mery Chalmers, Reg inald Finney, and Anng Aliipan impressed the audience. Father McGreavy acted as critic, praising education and the students, as plans for a skating party and possible electric night lighting circulated. Marjorie M. Lawson reports the event and notes a new piano arrived, with chatter of wiring for electric lights.

High School Literary Society George ‘Mason Science Room Father McGreavy Mitsu Mery Chalmers Mark Pain Reginald Finney Anng Aliipan Mabel Kenyon Eddie Gibbona Mucel Boya Echoo Nghta Marjorie M. Lawson

Suppression of Names in School Papers Provokes Debate

The Peterborough Department of Education refuses to reveal the thief who stole examination papers and a committee is to publish the guilty party. The issue divides editors and officials, with sympathy for both sides as editors fear injuring individuals and officials seek to clear suspicions. The debate mirrors a broader press privacy dilemma.

Atolen Peterborough Department of Education Peterborough _ Board ‘of Education Thia Wis Pualijana Go Wupprekaing Aditors Pasaea Nowspapermen Aditor Peterborough Borrd Dtand Aalde Hms Chatham News

Local Baking Sale and Community Notices At Acton

The Acton Baptist Church Ladies Aid bake sale is set for Saturday February 21 at 3 PM in the church classroom. Also noted are a double header sale of household effects, a boy Jimmie Jones injuring a leg, bridge repairs at Fairy Lake and Grand River, Hewitson Employees concert, Post Office Inspector recruitment, Connexional Funds Day reports, and a Ninety Birthday tribute to James Graham.

Ladies' Aid of the Baptist Church E. B. Graham Kerr Hindley John” Precious E. Kenney Fairy Lake Gany Canadian Neonal Electric Railway Grand River Blue Spring’ Park Henry “ Coldwell T.L Georgetown Culp Ashgrove James Graham Graham Streetaville Streetavills Review New York Pennsylvania

Auditors Report and Tax Audit Closed at Town Council

Council met on Monday with Finance Committee presenting fourth report approving paid accounts for utilities, telephones, and supplies. Tax collection review revealed unreported payments. Clerk ordered immediate settlement or proper registration against properties. Meeting set for February 24 for Ladies Baseball Club revue.

Supplica i Hydro-Electric Hall Lighting Icon Hydro-Electric Eneeneere

Fancy Dress Carnival Delayed Then Resumed In Acton

Postponed due to mild sleet on the 7th, the Acton Fancy Dress Carnival held a rescheduled Saturday night. Prizes awarded to costumed children and adults, with the Acton Citizens’ Band providing the evening’s music and a noted range of costumes from Mephistophiles to Peter Rabbit and Halloween themes. Faculty and local organizers praised the crowd and entries, including a Mina Jessie Anderson Mina

Acton Citizens Winten Lucy Goldham Carney Burns Ghost Harold’ “Mooney Doris MccDonald Marjorie Garden George Somerville Co. Landaborough J. Noble Heho Tiat J. ‘Woods Aubrey Gepvats Misa Helen McDonald Mies A. Hurst Margaret McDonald Donia McDonald A. Bealy W. Batley

Social and Personal Notices From Toronto and Surrounds

Social notes list many Toronto residents visiting here and elsewhere for weekends and holidays. Names include Mr. WI Robinson, Mr. W Hector FP eones, Mr. Ray Gamble, Mrs. Alfred Storey, Milag Verne Harvey, Stephen Gueat, John Moore, G H Brown, Mrs. John Nital, Mrs. E J Moore, Mrs. Alice McPherson, Miss Mary McPherson, Mr. E H Vincent, Mrs. Gordon Hayward, and numerous families. Several attend hospitals, funerals, and celebrations, with visits across Guelph, Collingwood, Burlington, and Erindale. The item closes noting Baseball Girls’ Revue teaser and local church activities.

Scriptural Baseball Match by the Young People

The Lea gue youths staged a Bible themed baseball game at the Methodlate school room with Reds and Greens. Captains Stella McLain and Grenville Mazales led players in a seven inning contest tracing Moses from the Burning Bush to the Red Sea crossing. Reds 7, Greens 5 with Rev. J. Culp as umpire and Lattie Mason scoring.

Reds Greens Grenville Mazales Ostrander Clara’ B. Moore Israel Greens St J. Culp Wan Umpiro Lattlo Mason Aoerer

Old Winnipeg hotel burned in February blaze

The Verlat Hotel, a Winnipeg landmark, was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. Several adjacent shops including a jewelry store and clothing establishment were badly damaged. Total losses estimated at $100,000. Twenty two guests at the Imperial were forced to evacuate into below freezing weather. no injuries reported as guests lost personal belongings. Hear Grenville Masales and his chorus perform February 24 at the Acton Ladies Baseball Revue in Aston Town Hall.

Henry Rudolph Enudea Ladies’ Baseball Club Town Hall Acton Winnipeg Verlat Imperial Grenville Masales Aston

Manitoba Agricultural Totals 1924 Hit 164 Million

Winnipeg report shows Manitoba agricultural products valued at 164 312 857 for 1924, nearly double the prior year. The surge is driven mainly by higher value of cereal crops and livestock, reflecting strong provincial farming activity.

Winnipeg Manitoba Department of Agriculture

Farmer Charged After Supplying Drinks to Georgetown Girls

A young farmer near Norval faced a police court charge for supplying a bottle of gin to two Georgetown girls who became intoxicated. The hearing, postponed at the defendant's request, will resume next Saturday before Police Magistrate Moore. A related item notes Dumbell Special Thulala Quartetto and Baseball Girls days on February 24.

Lottie Mason Hoelen - Loraine Qatrander Norval Waa Conia Atkina Georgatown Georgetown Dumbell Thulala Idays

Knox Church Acton vote on Union with United Church of Canada

Knox Church Acton reported 381 votes cast from 450 members with split support on Union. Minister Rev Mr Stewart to remain until June 10, date set by Parliament for incension of United Church. Congregation vows to stay united till then amid cautious optimism and ongoing adjustments.

Presbyterian. Knox Church Acton A. CG. Stewart Willow Street Knox.Church Céau- Ved Wthe Reid Neseenese Stewart General Assembly United Church ‘of Canada United Church Gesaion

Cave City Chronicle: Floyd Collins Dies After Sand Cave Rescue

After 17 days trapped in Sand Cave Kentucky explorer Floyd Collins is found dead at 2:46 AM as rescue workers discover a tiny opening to his tomb. Family statements praise the team that fought the earth’s forces and mourn the loss while planning burial near Mammoth Cave.

Cave City Mother Earth Floyd Collins Fiaaure Sand Cave Collins Leé Collins Mammoth- Cave-Of- Kentucky

Eramosa Woman Aged 102 A Heroic Hip Injury Recovery

Elisabeth Sanderson aged 102 of Shiloh Eramosa Township fractured a hip after a fall. She traveled to St Josephs Hospital Guelph via improvised ambulance across drifted ponds with a district working party clearing a path. Her recovery is progressing despite her age. Tickets for the 24th revue are 36c and 25a.

St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Mia Elisabeth Sanderson Shiloh Eramosa Feada Shad

City Employs 34 for Water Extension Work

Government Employ ment Bureau placed 34 men with the city for a water main extension project last week. Officials note some workers had long unemployment gaps and received civic relief, with relief patterns described as irregular since April of the previous year. The piece cites relief authority actions and timing through February.

Government Employment Bureau

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