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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 17, 1929

Page

4

Obituaries and Death Notices from January 1929

A collection of short notices announces deaths and memorials across Ontario towns. Chenery and family names appear with dates in January 1929 including Willisbury Guelph Kitchener Waterloo Limolowe Henilworth and Georgetown. Ages given range from 64 to 72 with several widows and relatives named.

Harves Willisbury Martty Warvey Pata General Hospital Guelph Alex, D. Warr Wuntetr Kitchaner-Waterloo Tuesaday Fred Hunter Aaton McOnea Jill Late

Acton News Roundup Reflects Local Happenings and Elections

The Acton Free Press reports on election tensions at the Salvation Army, worsening winter travel and ski gatherings, Caledon Pair fair dates, Acton Pair fair plans for September, and drivers urged to winterize. It notes James ID McCrea’s death, Wellington County road spending, Reeve Marden’s long municipal tenure, counterfeit US twenties, Ontario Reformatory inmate count, Oakville mayoral luncheon, year round motoring, the influenza decline, police behavior rumors, and the Donington selection in Baigelawn with N T Rossell winning by 63 votes.

Halton Union Insurance Company Annual Report

The annual report shows another year of successful operation with lower house totals than 1937 and gains across operations. Insurance in force at year end 1938 was 3 682 005.00, with total premiums and re insurance figures listed. The annual meeting will be held at the Town Hall on Monday February 4, with officers including President Duncan Campbell and Secretary Treasurer Thomas Moore.

Haltion Union Warmers Uils Atatement Hard Duncan Campbell Moffat O. H. Turner Milton James Hirkwood W. A. Lasby N. Y. Lindsay Acton Wm. Hume Women's St. John's Church Wales J. Waller Mid-Japan Presbyterian Church Waller Rockwood and Everton Thos Wingrove Jozeph Jovel Pred G. Hammitton Pred Smith J. A. Uittle Clarence Norton Noyce Mra Nortop Qec.-Treos Tayce Goo, Pearen Noyes John Smith Detroit Michigan Mikes Elda Reeves Owen Sound Johnston Howat Otmecoe Gabum Guelph Miro J. A. Wylie Kenneth Ingercoll Mir Arthur Bull Callingwood

Wardenship Battle Likely Between Acton and Exquealing Figures

In Halton County the wardenship fight narrows to Reave Mason of Acton and Lealla of Exquealing as candidates. Reports from Georgetown and Oakville hint Theda Laalle may run again or step aside, and speculation centers on Hooves Lislie or Adams for southern precincts.

Mimor Sb Halton Belwean Reave Mason Acton Tuteve Vealle Exquealng Coury Milton Nefonnar Walt and Tea Milton Champlaon Jiseves Mason Aston Léalia Miguesing Georgetown Werald Oakvilla Blay Lislie Adams

Deaths and memorial notices from Acton and nearby towns

Obituary items report the deaths of Yrod Minter, George Hawkins, Mrs Jeremiah Claridge, Minnie Winona Robinson, and Rhoda Melvina Dush Rogers. The notices detail family survivors, church affiliations, funeral arrangements, and interment at Fairview Greenwood Erin Cemetery. Additional report discusses bread prices and shortages in Ontario towns including Acton, Kitchener, Guelph, and Hamilton.

Fred Nintei Icitehanor Waterloo iHitchener Voapital Yrod Minter renti +ent Acton Witehener Red Winter Toronto Vienry Huptar Kitchener Mnourn Ithel George Fall Presbyterian Church Have Fairview Cemetery Qkongy Streetaville George Hawkins Milton J. ¥. Mulloy Gtreetsville Brad Waddon Streataville A. Henderson Winnipeg Wms Whily Pairview Cemetery Jememian Claridoe Larne JJ M. Moore Charles Street Georgetown Jeremiah Claridge Ira Claridge Allness Gib Pa Jay Clarkdze Mra Mr. Wilson Calgary Alberta Georgetowns Bris United Church of Canada George Rogers Erin Township Rhoda Melvina -Dush George T. Rogers Decpasad Wee Thomas Dush All Sanita’ Anglican Church Magers Yaara George William John Jarre Ernest Clayton Vera E. Nvennor Dbulfalo N. Y Verna Mra. Whitney Mra. St. Hachton Linwood California A. W. Downer Erin Cemetery Une Alu Erin

Community Notes From Toranto And Surrounds

Neighborhood news reports several local happenings including Mia Eva Morrison visiting Toronto, Genevieve Clarridge returning to Brampton, and a Dublin Literary Society gathering featuring songs and a humorous recitation. Church services were affected by flu and bad roads, with Rev. Marsh resigning from three congregations and a united church meeting held. Horticultural society officers were elected, and various residents were noted visiting, traveling, or recovering from illness.

Mya Clanley Matthaws Babe Toranto Gpeaitunday Atile Clarridge Mia Eva Morrison Toronto Mics Genevieve Clarridge Brampton Alton H. Wright A. F P. Marsh United Church Presbyterian Church Mira Lowrie Wan Pact Three Yoors Hydro Branley Pullen Wan Huntsville Murray Crawford Lumber Co Robert Laing Calgary Alta

Be Student Prince Coming to Wonderland Theatre

The Student Prince comes to Wonderland Theatre tomorrow night in a lavish MGM style production. Ramon Novarro and Norma Shearer star with a cast of thirty five principal players and thousands of extras in a staged recreation of the famous operetta complete with rebuilt German castles and University of Heidelberg settings.

Mietra-Goldwyn-Mayer Ramon Novarro Norma Mhawor Ernc Lablioh Wonderland Theatre Jariday Wichard Manufield Caatlos Germany Teidelberg Huga Tne Peend USA Prince Navarro Janes Square Ken Weres Vean Verholt Dr. Juttner Eedward Connally Hobby Mack Heller

Esquel ing Towneim Auction Sale Loud and Uncertain

Auction notice by A. F. Robertson to sell dairy cattle young stock and sheep at Lot 16 Becond Line Hequealng near Acton on Thursday January 24 1920 at 1 30 pm. Cattle breeds include Jersey cows Wolstein and Arindle lines with due dates. Young cattle and sheep listed with multiple due dates. No reserve. terms cash or 16 months on approved notes. Auctioneers J Herr Acton.

A. F. Robertson Acton Jersey Wolstein Durham Young Bow Bow Orchard Grove Maple Avenue Dourne Bar Canh Ee Hh Phone

Auction Sale in Guelph Township Farm Stock and Implements

An auction notice lists a sale in Guelph Township on Friday January 25 1920 starting at 1 pm. Items include two teams of black Percheron horses cattle sheep poultry farm implements dairy utensils and power machinery with prices terms and contact details for the auctioneer Hindley and Clark.

K. Popps Sam Young Toronto-Samnis Guelph Durham Oxford Jonn Deere Dlasell Wrast de Wood Frost & Wood Fleury Vsuto Democrat Chatham Panning Ma Farkas Gizon Pipaa Tatlineso Alreal Crain Muel Shige Degyal OY HIND

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