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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 1930
Page
2
Sunday services announced by The Tilted Church and Huntuyelisa Leagan in Willow Ebro area. Weekly and Monday events listed with a youth meeting, musical committee, and a Presbyterian council note.
Acton Bupting hires VABTON A WORAYTIY Wellington Street. The garbled text mentions various proper nouns and stray phrases, preserving the readable entities and setting without fabricating clear events or dates.
Small ads from Acton and environs advertise clothing buys selling eggs and poultry cash offers. Wording hints bogus job and auction notices with names and places vague and dated to winter 1948.
Merchandising shifts bring a new Bargain Festival with fresh stock and sensationally low prices. Specials start Friday and Saturday across departments with greatly reduced items from regular stocks to clear before stock taking. Claim your share of the tight values and unique overstock deals.
Local ad lists corn syrup at 33c and clover honey at 55c with Ss for 93 and 33c items, indicating a limited week promotion. Read as a compact grocery specials card reflecting mid century pricing.
The congregation gathered for farewell services to honor Rev. A C Stewart after eight years of pastorate. He urged steadfast faith, urged men to answer Christ’s call, and thanked the community while acknowledging the personal decision to move on to city duties. The evening service drew a full church and other local congregations attended.
A local council meeting discusses annexation of Beardmore and Crescent area to Acton, with plans to widen the town, create access and a lodging for ten years while new cemetery gates are proposed for Fullview. Neighbors applaud, and residents debate the implications for tax and governance as Rev A M Stewart and family prepare for relocation to a new church site, with community members presenting gifts and farewells.
Fragmentary minutes recount a 1990 meeting in Nasas Keweye where Joly Marchal and town officials discussed appointments and duties. The text includes names such as Willem Crudgsan Bl, Robart Watehean, and John Knowles, plus notes on a fatal automobile incident and community concerns.
The United Men's Club event featured Mr Taylor Crattan and Mr OG ALG from Toronto presenting a moved pictures program titled The Welay Yahe The evening included the camp atenea and a notable aerial image from an aeroplane The talk emphasized guiding boys toward life goals and moral responsibility Mr Matthews and Mr Braden received hearty thanks from the audience with applause led by Mr IED Moore and Mayor Co Ponto.
A letter from Acton dated January 39 1680 thanks the community for kindness during a departure. The writer acknowledges the act of the Acton Mulloy troop of Hay scouts and scoutmaster W. C. Mason. A personal note mentions a financial contribution of $5.00 and appreciation for local fellowship and support.
Milton hosts Acton in a fast hockey game ending 4-0 with Acton maintaining the pace. Greer and Galman led Acton with strong defense and timely goals, while Milton’s squad fought hard in a competitive clash. The night also featured Brampton and Gramp ton results and upcoming matches in the league schedule.
The Nassavaweya SUSE Council convened on January 1 to appoint new officers for the year. Reeve and councillors listed include Campbell, Finney, Lamb, Bujycrop, and Norrish, with mentions of treasurer, clerk, and school attendance roles and a plan to arm the police with a dog bylaw. The meeting adjourned to February 7.
A string of local incidents includes burglaries on Monday night with pipes ransacked lawns and a theft of money from a home. Police traced suspects to Guelph after a stolen car linked to two youths was recovered. An agricultural society reported $763 in hand and discussed shoreline improvements. A reunion committee formed for a Dubin old boys gathering with a tentative date. A large firewood theft case led to fines and restitution for the accused.
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