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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 15, 1931

Page

4

DALLINAFAD Miss Maud Young Visits Toronto Home

Miss Maud Young returns to Toronto after a lengthy visit at her home here with Mrs Jus Young. Mrs Kentner spent Sunday at Acton with her son Archie Kentner. Mr Harry Bhortill traveled to London for his nephew’s funeral. United Church held its annual meeting on Monday with encouraging reports. MandKay bread driver faced heavy snow and car breakdown on townline route.

Maud Young Toronto Kentner Acton Archie Kentner Harry Bhortill London United Church

Lorne School December Report Highlights Honors List

The December Lorne School report shows honors for Sr. IV Wilma Stewart Elwood Johnston Sheila Gibson Robert Gierritt Jr IV Grace Graff Lyle Cripps Myrtle Airdrie Jr 101 Beatrice Graft Mary Grippa Dora Denny Ross Swackhamer Wilmer Davidson Jr 10 Bill Blowart Wille Bierritt Clifford Bierritt Edith Warne Br V Audrey McArthur Br Primer Mine Cripps Muriel Evans Int Primer Lucy Denny Yeaboi Swackhamer Jr Pr Harold Gibson Jimmin Gibson.

Lorne Wilma Stewart Elwood Johnston Sheila Gibson Robert‘ Gierritt Grace Graff Lyle] Cripps Myrtle Airdrie, Jr Beatrice Graft Mary Grippa Dora Denny Ross Swackhamer Wilmer Davidson Bill Blowart Wille Bierrit

Local notes recount visits and events in Milton district

Citizens recoveries and holiday visits follow a busy week in Milton district. Education updates note Mins M Caldwell returning to work. several residents travel to Toronto and Detroit for holidays and family occasions. A preacher from Knox College is praised. local officials discuss road safety measures and ward appointments. The Milton softball trophy is awarded to the A P A team amid regional guests.

Local Social Roundup From Guelph Fergus and Rockwood

Mrs Gey Underwood spent last week with her sister and family in Guelph. Mr John Fielding and family visited the Mertop family in Fergus. Funeral services for the late Mr Gray were held in Grand Valley. Mrs Robertson traveled to Kitchener to visit Mrs Robertson’s sister Mira. The Young People's society met at the home of Mr and Mrs W Hortop. Regular monthly meeting of the im stitu met at Mrs Wead’s with poor attendance.

Gey Underwood Lg. M. Awrey Quelph John Fielding Fergus Mertop W. Reyndern Mr. Gray Grand Valley Priday W. Robertson Guelph Road Kitchener Tobertson Mira Staniey Rovik Hkitehuner Hospital T. DB. McCutcheon Thompson Guelph Yiarry Wandeck Glen Willams Inttern Worlston David Jackson G. G. Robartson Young People's Society Board of Manners Presbyterian Church Women's Misionary Society John Suntor EB. Binh Hex Mra Penvoy Kon Percy Nye Hrin Vinitad Mortleulhayrnt Society Maa Wit Warria Heo Premierer O. W. Hortop Bank of Eutud Wo.Marvly A. YC. Thomann G60 Vw.pearen Oltican Droctora Win. Wierrin Provident Norton G. Wwutehtion Hec. Treasutor EL Royce Dfred Mowilliaina Millet Witxgerald kKilpatrick United Church A. A. Little Nancy T. A. Sawyer Colorado

Campbell VIT Ladies Ald Safety Meet Plans Spring Play

The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Ald Safety at St. David's Church drew twenty one members. They decided to stage a play before spring. Friends of Mrs Bharpa mourn her serious illness. Mr Liyran Elsley visited his parents last weekend. The Young S caple society planned a Monday meeting with few attendees. Mr W Moore renewed acquaintances here Tuesday and Mrs A Moore visited home over the weekend.

St. David's Church 8. Bharpa Liyran Elsley Young S

Christmas News From Burlington Area

Mrs V Foudes and daughter of Buffalo joined relatives for Christmas in Burlington. Olive Evans returns to New York after two months here. Miller Peart of Pittsburgh spent holidays with Morley Peart. Robert Young injured on icy Ontario Street. Mrs Elia Job heads to California with a six week visit. Beach Highway reopening delayed three weeks. Water mains work progresses as councilids unemployment effort. weather slowed work but will resume.

Mra. V. Foudes Buffalo Misa Olive Evans New York Miller Peart Pittsburg Morley Peart Robert Young Ontario Street Lot Meldman Wooun Wanillton Tiridge Company Garotta

Guelph Wedding Attendees Move To City Gatherings

Community notes report Mrs Weld Marshall of Beansville visiting Mrs W Wooll of Watken Avenue while Guthrly wedding in Guelph drew guests including Mrs Mary Flanagan’s family. Mary Warren, a tutor in Chas Wittlork, and others travel, with a tragic railway incident near Quirville leaving a woman’s body found along the tracks after an express train passed.

Munro Mins Weld-Marshall Beansville Y Waoll Watken Avenue Myr P. D. Ivey Oakvile Guthrly Guelph Mary Flanagan Bick Children's Hospital Toronto Mia Howard French Jennie Walt Harlow Ave Mrx Melba Rome Quirville

Banquet Honors Sawyer as Village Weeks End

In the Presbyterian Church basement Tuesday night a banquet honored Mr. Y. Sawyer before his move to Colorado. About 60 attendees heard speeches from local guests including Rev. W. J. Taylor and Rev. John Dittle. Various church groups reorganized for the year as families report chickenpox quarantines and ice rink activity thrives on Meadows Brothers’ open-air display.

Presbyterian Church Beauty YY. A. Sawyer Bawgor United Church W. J. Taylor John Dittle W. W.M Cracken John Little Mr. McCracken St. John's Church P. A. Anwyer Acton Holy of Vllawa Young People's Society Minn Lolt Black Winthrop College Rock WN South Carolina Wan Po Smather Mia Jamen Black Meadows Brothers Fred Womilton Arthur Battan Mr. Young Guelph Ewart Gray London Ontario Jas. Gray Briday Miia Edna M. Penren Dundas Dorothy Burnett Elora George Nelson McCracken

Prince of Wales Honors Liberty Bell Legend in Philadelphia

Reading from the 1860 visit, the Prince of Wales lifted the Liberty Bell from a dirt heap and praised its symbolism as a national emblem. He remarked the crackd bell remains an inspiration while urging respect for Independence Hall and American heritage.

Prince of Wales Philadelphia Om Garret Hera Ehlef Hall of Indépendence England Chicago America

Worthwhile effort and steadfast resolve in public service

The piece argues that progress in politics and civic works comes from patient, unwavering effort. It credits figures like Jacob A. Riis and the defeat of Tammany Hall, noting education and culture aid but perseverance is the real driver. Those who persist, despite doubt, move mountains and uplift society.

Jaco A. Nils New York

Cost of raising horses from foals to work stock

An Experimental Farms note weighs 23 French Canadian foals from five months to 34 months, totaling 12225 pounds feed. Average intake includes hay oats bran and pasture. estimated cost reaches 297.60 dollars, excluding service fees, accidents or deaths. The piece questions if buying working stock is cheaper and stresses selection and feeds as key factors.

How They Shoot in the Army Gunnary Officer Dialog

Fragmentary wartime dialogue describes firing on a distant target. A gunner points to a bridge three miles away and an officer orders a couple of 16s in the eye, illustrating rough military humor and combat talk.

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