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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 24, 1924

Page

6

Marriages Printed in Early 20th Century Notice

The notice records marriages including Josephine Willson of Georgetown and Willen De Realmear of Terra Kon, and Jane Tobey widow of Tate Warres Tobey of Collingwood, with dates around January 4, 1924, and Robert Anderson’s January 16 marriage in Milton.

Healmerig Willsor- One Thowday Sunny Ho Ie TE Wark Avenue Torsayten Dy Hineky Josephine Willwon Mr. and Mer Weodt Georgetown Ty Willen de Realmear Terakon Mero Mra Mf. Hoalinven Weet Point Ark Tobey Jay Abce Hbr Sanstothw Norman Walker Jane Tobey Tate Warres

Local items and notices from Acton Bree Press

A wide array of brief notices covers weather, town events, volunteer groups, and municipal matters. Items note frosty mornings, school trustee actions, charity efforts, plumbing work, coal stock, and upcoming deadlines for marker purchases. Community reminders urge snow shovels, crosswalk fixes, and subscription payments while reporting local ordinances, council discussions, and memorial proposals.

Knox Church Young Folks Skating Party Ends Social Hour

Members of Knox Church Young People’s Guild and the Methodist Young People’s League joined a skating party at the rink. After hours of enjoyable skating the group moved to the Mediat school room for a social hour with refreshments and chatter.

Church Knox Church Young People's Guild Methodist Young People's League Meadiat School Tomother

Town and Country Church Annual Meeting Report

The annual meeting of the Town and Country church notes a decline in weekly websources and a $49 reduction in site fees. The church raised $3,203 with $436 donated to missions as wardens report progress. Rev Harrington from Toronto gave an address on Hibla Society areas and Mr George Paaron of Rockwood presented the secretary’s report.

Allan's Church Olonwhimma Howeuet Tre A. Degutmeat Ky M. Awroy Quinkwey Ugalya Lev Harrington Toronto Hibla George Paaron Rockwood Misa Andre Grindellle Parkhouse Erin Lest Woak

Obituary notices of Ronment Anderson and George Day

Two obituaries from Milton and Norval recount the death of Ronment Anderson a veteran rural letter carrier in Milton and George Day a longtime Norval resident. Anderson, aged about seventy, left four daughters and four sons. Day, in her forties, leaves a wide family across Milton and Toronto. Both were active community figures remembered by local churches and families.

Ronment Andersod Multan Tohort Anttornon Tmalton Tan Anderson Wah Lorn Konstedbull Rhinee Oitre Toloe

Social Evening for Hawaaian Shoe Factory Workers

About 260 employees and friends gathered at Acton Town Hall for the annual winter social. The program featured a patriotic opening, recitations, a jazz band by Hert Kenyon, Broadway Chorus by J. E. Langevin, and a late luncheon with dancing to the Rigby Orchestra. The event ended in the early hours after lively entertainment and refreshments.

Hwwaiaan Hhoe Factory Fom Acton Lonat Nitty Fred Coles Artys Waller Duatte Waller Muxioy Olive McLaughlin Rudolph Spotlvogot Miss McLaughlin T. Kelly Wey Wille Littl Hert Kenyon J. E. Langevin Broadway Chorus Prof. Colemar EB. Coles Maator Hart Kenyon Mosarw Mochrie McG Rigby Tho. Gibbons

Runaway horse disrupts sleigh ride party in Rockwood

In Rockwood and nearby townships, a frightened horse bolted through town, upsetting a cutter and scattering gear near Mr Jame Moore’s residence. The horse became stuck in drifts but was eventually tired. Congregation at HW Church held a well attended meeting at the Swackhamers’ home with reports and social hour. Agricultural rep H M Clemens notes 1,006 hog shipments this fall with 40 percent selects. Junior Farmers plan debates at Rockwood and nearby. a public speaking contest set for March 10. The defunct Battery Company machinery is being removed from the skating rink. Adico Taxia Square of Guelph hosted a sleigh party to Mrs. C. Young’s, featuring drift-filled routes and a lively games session.

Hugh Jack Atare Jame Moore Black Fang Familly HW Church Clinton Swackhamer Christopher Bwackhamer H. HM. Clemens Wellington County Hoakwood Station Kenilworth Mount Yoreal Osees Rockwood Junior Farmers' Association Elorm Farmers’ Association Battery Company Adico Taxia Guelph C. Young Rockwood Babgleigh

Community notes and society items from Halton area

Dr Anderson IB for Halton visits last Saturday. Vera Parson on extended visit with relatives. Canadian Connors plan to operate local factory next season and seek contracts for tomatons. Victorian Order of Norway meeting this evening at Victoria Order Hearth Centre Water Street. Invitations for a bagget and program at Birathsons School on Friday evening January 06. Banquet and programme planned Monday January 2 at Mathoding gymnasium to celebrate its opening. Milas Webster retires after three-week vacation with Grace Hospital staff. Walter T. Pussant takes over major’s greenhouse business to supply patrons with hot house productions. Mor ticultural Boglery annual meeting: officers listed including President Wolty, Vice-President Emory, Secretary Hutchart, Treasurer Irwin, Directors Hodgkin and others. Bajanad wheat price around $15.08. quarry improvements budget $310.80, out of $401.71 total. Fall Fair officers requested by Gazette. Waquoping Fale annual meeting Georgetown session noted.

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Masonic Past Masters Night Honors At Walker Lodge

Walker Lodge 4. A. F. and A. M. No. 321 held a past masters night with the jewels of Frank and Roy McIntosh presented to R. W. Gros. Two candidates were initiated as the lodge honored veteran past masters and veterans with toasts and a banquet to conclude the evening.

R. W. Gros. Frank Roy Mclntosh Walker Lodge A. Mig RE. C W. Bro McTuvieh John Kenney Ust W Hros W. M. Cooper He M. McDonald A. T. Brown Frank Mclntosh KO Hiduaurd John Wood George Khan Iquaney W. Brow Frank Malutows W. Dire Roy Afulntosh Tie Brother Roy Urlef Planta Ted W. MM. McTaviah W. Bro. Kina PP. Moore W. Hro Moy. Mclntosh Our Mother Lodge W.asro John .Wood W. Aro W. J. Reid Ur. J Dracebridge Lodge

Local News Highlights From Halton and Surrounding Areas

Reports cover wheat duty discussions at the Boardway McCum station, Halton Agricultural Society officers elected for 1934, Oakville seeks a reunion for local veterans, and school nurse activity in Milan Oakville Trafalgar. Notices include Peel County Council deadlock, Paris visitor, a coasting accident fatality, and street safety efforts on Walks Committed.

Town hall tariff reform urged by Acton councilor

A letter from Acton Councillor A Forme CoUncilny.O dated January 10 urges updating the town hall tariff. He argues current rates allow out of town entertainers to profit, disadvantaging local churches and residents, and calls for a two tier local rate with outside acts paying higher door receipts.

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Long-serving Postmaster Matthewa honored in Ottawa bulletin

The Ottawa district notes Jamies Matthews of Acton Quebec has served as Postmaster for over sixty eight years. The letter from the Boat Omtoe Department extols his long and commendable postal service and extends wishes for continued health and prosperity as changes are announced.

Ottawa Jamies Matthews Acton Matthewa Stema Tims Bulletin Jongewere

100 Men Wanted $8 to $10 per Day

100 men quick to be employed at above wages. Mechanical workers needed including engineers, electricians, drivers, chauffeurs, armormen, tire repairers, and battery men. We train until our Employment Department places you. Write for free catalogue. Hemphill Auto Tractor Schools, 141 King St. W, Toronto.

Fres Hemphill Auto Tractor Schools King St. Wi Toronto

Free Two Weeks Want Ads In The Free Pregg

Readers are invited to place want ads at no charge for two dates February 7 and 14. The column welcomes listings for houses rooms shops and items for sale or rent and asks buyers sellers and job seekers to submit notices promptly for free insertion.

Farm Equipment and Livestock Auction Notice

The undersigned Rh. H. LASBY conducts a public auction at total 1 concuanion 6 Naseagaweya on Tuesday February 5 1924 at 9 oclock sharp. Items include horses cattle hogs poultry implements hay and crates farming gear and tools. Auctioneer J. C. Beal acts as clerk with terms cash and no reserve. Located in Acton Co. Plant notice.

Rh. H. Lasby Publia Auctlor Naseagaweya Jiorhes Boeptembar Hoo Loth Wales Bayer Vio Ad Acton, Co. Oo Clerk

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