Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Acton Free Press in Acton, Ontario

Page 1

We have pages in Ontario

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 17, 1929

Page

1

Inaugural Session of Utilities Commission

The first meeting of the 1029 Public Utilities Commission was held Tuesday evening with Commissioners Kerr Hing and Reeve Mason present. George L. King was named chairman for 1019, and routine accounts and charges against Acton Corporation and Waterworks were approved. The commission discussed tax collection expenses, truck operation costs for 1028, attendance at Ont elect Electric Utilities meeting, a water supply tender, factory power for Ontario Memorial Company, and plans for Soldiers Memorial lighting.

Publie Utilities Commission Kerr and Hing Reeve Mason Comminson Mr. Kerr Noard Scerr Offlen A. Mason R. J. Serr George L. King Ba Chalman T. J. Wert Ax Mason Corporation of Acton Taxca Mwydra Department A. Mitzon Th. 3. Kerr Waterworks Ontario Flectria King-Edward Hotel Toronto S. v. Precious Pennsylvania OY Co

Acton and District Concert and Local Appointments

The Dublin School Concert is rescheduled for Friday January 25 with an excellent programme. Charles R. Penfold is appointed Clerk of the First Division Court of Wellington County, succeeding Margaret Day. W. A. Perrah resigns as Oakville Customs Collector after twelve years to devote time to business and the Water and Light Commission. Burial with military honors for Marda E Portnichter at Oakville’s St Jude’s Cemetery. An attack near Guelph on Mrs Kennaway leads to two suspects at large. police plan a manhunt in the bush and none of the details are conclusive.

Dublin C. BR Penfold Charles R. Penfald County of Wellington Margaret Day Penfold W. A. Ferrall Caslons W. A. Perrah Oakvillee Mr. Perrah Oakville Water and Light Commission Mra Konnaway Ahan Walinck Orillia Acton YW. P. Moore Lions’ Club Robin Roeave Mason Lions Club Idons Bons of Temperance of Ontario GB. D. Jarvin Tansley Order Willard Hall Toronto Jarvis Ottawa Lwe Anderson's, Limited Thomas Poster Women's Apparel Guelph

Acton Fall Fair elects officers with strong turnout

Acton Fall Fair held in Town Hall elected officers for the coming year. President J T Oma chaired as reports showed higher admission and prize money, larger booth receipts, notable park improvements, and a balance discussion. New president Rath led the meeting with thanks to past leaders.

Acton Herr Weardmore & Co Ht, Reswick A. T. Drown Crown. Wo Mrr. Akins Sociery Bocretel G. T. Boardmare Deardmore Palr Ddeerd John UT. Oma J. Tl. Kennedy Duncan Waldie

Community party hosted by church group and tales of a quiet death

A church affiliated gathering hosted by General Interest News YToboxranin Party with Mr and Mrs Vincent as guests and light refreshments. Also reported is the death of Mrs William Edwards after four months illness at her county home aged years, surviving three sons and a daughter, member of OL Stephen's Church Hornby.

Ytoboxranin P Arty Co. G. LY Viallonian Fassea William Edwarda Oho Hugh Hanon Churchville Tiree Sons R. G. Edwards Ureinplan Hingh Edwards Walden

George TH Hall Elected Chairman of Oakville Board

The Oakville school board held its inaugural meeting for 1920 on a Wednesday evening with trustees present. George H Hall was named chairman for 1929, and new members took office, while Major John H Chamber served on the Finance Committee and W E Wilton as clerk.

Trestees H. G. Wilkon George Havill Mesarn Agnow Geo, Hall, &. Reswick H.W. Muston Mra John IL Chamber Dundas ““Winance Committee R. Ag- Qlreet Ellen Oakville New Nira Um Wilton Hau Propery Gommyttee E. Des Walton County W. O. Bavage Chambera England Canadian Expeditionary Force North Battalion Peace Halton Wifies Gavage Knox Church Aneta Rev. c. Stewart M. A Bfr Louis Brownlow Albert Mull John Doni W. Bracken My. Chalmers Clarence Mundercon Gea. McPhail Alex. Kannawin Mensrs Alus. Mann

Child's Tea Time Mischief Confuses Visitor

A boy and his playmate were asked to tea by the boy's mother. When another person entered the room the boys stood abruptly and the visitor cried out in surprise asking, "What do you think your mother is—the National Anthem?"

Robert Mobart

Min Loree Kennedy Called Home From City Last Week

Loree Kennedy was recalled home due to the illness of her parents. The obituary notes a funeral for Mrs Phoebe Kirkpatrick attended by L L Poole on Limehour Tuesday. An epidemic illness incapacitated Mr Caldwell, and William Glosker underwent leg surgery after a tree fall at Toronto General Hospital.

Oakville Marda E Portnchter Toronto General Hospital Bt Jude's Cemetery St. Jude's Anglican Church D. Russell Smith Canadian Legion Thomas Jarvis C. D. Vaughan Edward F. Mayor H. Deaumont C. N. Ireson A. Wedmond W. J. Kirk Porinchiof Bermuda Violat Seene Walter Perinchief Glen Haven Bomert England Misa Jean Kennedy Toronto Misa Woas Tthe University Tertie Opeight Hydro Commision Min Loree Kennedy L. Poole Limehourn Phoebe Kirkpatrick har /Dastor Caldwell Wm. Glosker

Indian Chief to Entertain at February Meeting

Due to sickness the January United Church Men's Club meeting is withdrawn. Chief Deyokoh, famed Indian entertainer, was to supply the program for the February meeting set for Wednesday February 6 with details to be announced.

Pntertain United Church Men's Club Deyokoh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Olwwedy Services Church of Presbyterian Mnox Acton -Mialater Trey A. C. Stewart ML A. Manro Widow Street Christ the Saviour Young People's Guild Prederick Etreet James McMillan Mnox Avenue Ee Astermey Cale. Ney Avenue A. Reesor Church’ Btreet Manbel Taylon Moffat Tilanes Lata L. West Janita G Easterbrook Nacnagaweya Ebenezer Church Oxford Norves Rother Auctione Ser P. J. Teater Vorses James A. ‘Thompson Canerthlon Erin Sideroad Erin Village W. FP. Grey Redu Mable San A. E. Nicklin Tower Arena Asten Harrison Yespay Ramon Novarro Norma Shearer Reginald Demiy Whven Pax News Tarzan the Mighty Cossacks John Gilbert WL. Gregory & Son Macdonald’s Mr. Dollar D. E.maccdonald & Bros., Ltd Chain Red & White Sees J. W. Jones Halton Cream & Butter Co Milton and H. Witmer Willow Street C. B. Swackhamer Acton, Ontario Hardware—Furniture of Utilities Commission Geo. L.king RY. Kerr Mydra Nell Telephone Co J- C. Matthewa Cowle Jon Bymon Jonea & Moora Electrica Co Bennettenty Hee Eae Hydro Department Jordan Roberts - Gales, Ltd Acton and District J. O. Smith Dales J. J. Herr Wm. Kenney Tasha Mcorate On Dills C. Woodhall W. J. Patterzon A. T. Brown Mac McDonald T. Harrison Ho Lindsay J. P. Robertson G. W. Murray Jas A. Mann W. O. Moffat C. McKeown W. H., Hortop L. O. Johnston EK. Pearen D. McDou Gillanks W.J. Kerr Ferr T. D. J. Palmer W. J. Akins Tia Boar Wr A. J. Kerry J. H. Smith Mrr. J. Kennedy Brisbane Janes Brown Erin Advocate Guelph Hospital General Hospital Margaret D Mume Pat Hume Milton Agina Hume Isilon George TH. Hall Meéembers WACK UNIO Is We Maroto Mmn. A. PF Mavill Geo. I. Hall Public Duties Commission J.D. Mackengle Renal Mra. Parrot Manitoba My. Lane Mr. QO. A. Dills EK. P. Collier Hunday Lena Yuck Lespending Owen Sound J. DP. MacPherdon Acton Irlanda Waels Myra Warry Malnprize Bunday Mir Crowson McLaughlin Mira. A. EB. Madcalf Bt Thomas P. B McCleary Angus Kennedy Merritton Mr. Makepiece LW. Alkingon Durant Motor Co Fern Crown Robert Stuart Lake Shore Oposal Cox Estate Christman Stuart Edward Teard Trafalgar Township Mr. Neilton Isard Acton IL L. Collier Father McWeavy Acton “Pree Daard Pather McReavy Iln. Palmer A. Blewart John Cameron WI. TP. Moore Father MecIteavy Chaimman Harold Palmer Cook Ontario Library Association A. Nicklin Alberta Besiree Tees Ral Wilson Inisar Scholara Actan Danyes Secratary Ontario Mimorial Company Mmence Bell Ontario Hydro Electric Commission Edinburgh Road Guelph Mercury Georgetown Haslnsca Georgetown Business Men's Association J. D Mackenzie L. 4M. Wenggotte Uvo Association W. T. Evans HW. Wraggette P. Binds A. Cordingly Q. St. Mfockart Clare Thaxipeon J. OY. Mackenzie Mir. L. Rz. Wrayuatle Esquesing Township Moriday Wrescaih Mountain Qanatariub Tiamalllon E. Pryde Arecsimeraneemens Wlala Millar Joseph's Hospital Chas. Bradbeay Eeerseseen EO Geo. Cleave Addy Bam Wokley Nam Binklay Municipal World Bt .Thomas Nn. Ly M. Moore Stow. Cosveniesese C. AfcClara TL Mtl- Mats Cosesesssccerest Sam Dinklay Cyntt Middlebrook Alex. Joa W. A. Marshall Mims Georgetown Hydro Commission Andrew Dewhurst Glan EIMOT Reece Renner Good Roads Hume Currie J. Te Lindsay Leroy Dale T. J. Loalia ML J. Carton Geo. Curries Tendent TW Mima J. ‘Rreknor EY. Tharraclough Board of Health J. Smith Hanilary Norman Thompson Manassas Campbell Yorwinzys Borge and Isaac Bennett Clark W. O. Appelles Gev. Currie Geo. Curria W. A. Wilson Unig International Harvester Capany Uysh C. J. B. Banting Gilmour Thair Tocal Acton and Victolry
Search Courier

Search the Acton Free Press Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Acton Free Press?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication