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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
4
Obituaries and death notices dated January 1928 list several residents including Joseph Adaima aged 91, Amelia Speight, Audrey Peart, Arthur Hart, Timothy Hutchison and others. The notices record dates, places of death, residences and interment details with funeral arrangements and local cemetery references.
Local briefs cover rink plans in Acton and a closed rink proposal viewed at Turlow window. Reports note a wreck delayed morning transit between Brampton and Georgetown and a repaint project at the Hed and White Store. Clerical notes mention elections a Winnipeg mayor and Guelph finances, with a plowing association balance and upcoming directors.
The Farm at Georgetown will be officially transferred this afternoon to the United Church of Canada through the Armenian Letter Association. The ceremony at three o'clock marks a move from Armenian administration to the Board of Evangelism and Social Service and will allow attendees to observe the work with Armenian children.
The Acton community mourns several figures. Audrey Pract, Wellington Square Lodge and postmaster family link noted. long-time servant Timothy Hutchinson of Acton Town fights illness. Joseph Adams, veteran of U S Civil War, remembered by relatives in St Clair and Acton, with services at Methodist Church. Arthur Stewart, Calgary era worker and union elder, dies after years in western Canada. Stoviel family life in Calgary highlighted alongside railway career and labor leadership. The notices include interments, church services, and memorial arrangements across Acton, St Clair, and surrounding towns.
A garbled neighborhood list names residents and officials including Phelame Graff Abe Iabert Store and Norman Anderson. Other hints mention Thore MaePhernarog and Chom Junbur with scattered references to Putriela Flare and Chibatana Baby Mavbthursen.
The article records a village gathering at Seelathab on Petday evening with prize winners Mr. Nelson Mine and the Gilbertson Hiron group. It notes several travels and visits, including Mrs. W Gilbertson and Medack Webb, Mr. Jack Webb’s brief stop, Vera Hinmipson and Aller Hinmipson from Guelph, and Donald Campbell visiting Carwhin. A slipped shoulder injury to Mrs Jun Moore is mentioned, plus a pond recreation gathering and plans to keep the bee going, with visits from Harry Bryer and Herb Yryer of Acton to Thomas Bryer’s home.
A York United Church event on Friday evening at the rink drew about 05 attendees. Music by a local pianist energized the night. after the program, refreshments were served and guests enjoyed the convivial mood. Several residents and visitors were noted in attendance, with updates on local activities and visits.
The passage recounts Mr Wold Jola Maer returning from distant lands with diamends and a fever dream of adventure. It describes a voyage into Venezuela and the mountains, hospitality shown by a Spat ranehers, and a claim that powerful medicine cured many, with testimonies of improved health but notices of controversy and skepticism.
The article details a heavy snowstorm in Acton England causing travel disruptions and nose dives into pavements. It notes ambulances and injuries including a nurse struck by debris and a groom’s wedding plans affected by the weather.
A fragmented letter or notice from Acton England and Ontario Canada sends health happiness and prosperity wishes. It mentions Trade, merchants, and local figures like John Taylor and references to communities in Sudbury and Barrer with a broad set of names, places, and aims. The text blends greetings with commerce notes and provincial ties.
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