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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 26, 1928

Page

5

Fragmentary obituary notices from 1928 page

Died notices from WMMaburge and Oakewll list Mary Richards nee Miss Pearl Baker and others. The fragmentary text includes names John Clark Mary Marlatt Birdie Marlatt and local figures. Some dates appear as January 1928 and a St George Baker reference appears in the Acton Continuation School context.

Hakime Mary J. Hall Ate St George Baker Seether Mary ©. Richards Miss Pearl % Baker Acton Continuation

Winter Weather Hits Iva and Nearby Towns

Weather brings heavy snow and icy roads across Iva and Milton areas. The town reports higher snow levels, plow crews clear main routes, and residents cope with travel disruptions as winter deepens. Local police pay rise noted. Ontario bakeries add delivery wagon. a barn fire in Nelson Township causes $1,000 loss with partial insurance. Acton curlers enjoy rink play. hockey fans travel to Georgetown for a Saturday match.

Enquesing Agricultural Society Elects Officers

The Enquesing Agricultural Society held its annual meeting in Georgetown Council Chamber. The Treasurers report showed about $800 balance as the organization eyes another successful year. Key officers re elected include President John A. Eliott Vice President Chris Matar Treasurer OW Clean Secretary W A Wilson Directors list named.

Enquesing Agricultural Sociery Council Chamber Georgetown Omport John A. Eliott Chris. Matar Po OW Wa. A. Wilsor Detorn Edward McWhirtee Harold Cleave Wo OM Grant Martha Near L. J. H. Wallace Jon, Wataon Meath J. J. Mackenzie Dr. Tu Devereux HM Hume Jan McChus George Cleave Too T. Leulle Mo J. Curzon H. Poteh W. G. Appelbe

Obituary notices from Milton to Dundas district

Several local obituaries record the deaths of IPENILY TLEMMING Milton Frances Bedford William Proud Robert Speers AUSTIN POTTER and others. Survivors include children spouses and siblings with services and interments noted in local churches and cemeteries.

Miny Jane McTavish Attek Recovery In Ottawa District

Miny Jane McTavish remains under a doctor's care after a lengthy illness. Mary McTavish attends her sister’s bedside in Oupring Lin, while Clarence Weber visits Alfred Raper. Community notes report a “good year” for the United Church and several local households expanding with visitors and repairs.

Miny Jane McTavish Mins Mary McTavish Oupringlin Alster Clarence Weber Toronto Alfred Raper United Church Hil Jamco Kirkwood A. Bunty Misa Ittehard Moulaln Silas Sparks Theon

Unclear dialogue at door over employment inquiry

Fragmentary overheard exchange shows a colored man seeking work and a woman unsure about hiring, with misspelled dialect reflecting a bygone era. The snippet suggests a casual, possibly discriminatory encounter but provides no concrete names, places, or outcomes.

Hydney Ruehts

Neighborhood News Highlights Local Week Activities

Mild confusion in the text shows Mr and Mrs rank Temoné at Talentres with her brother Mr Ac Crominiin. Muriel Cromanin of Taron to Normal Toads spent the week at her home here.

Austin Potter Dundas Acton C.H. Moore Potter Georgetown Ashgrove Dundas Cemetery Rank Temoné Talentres Ac 1 Crominiin Muriel Cromanin Taronto

Urentiyt d an congregation postpones skating party

Weather and rink conditions forced the postponement of a planned skating party on Friday for the Urentiyt d an Congregation. A February cold snap and travel hazards delayed the event to Wednesday.

Urentiyt Dan Pateurday Iampton Clark Moore Jack Ayles Apent Lyneh'a Mins Mo Milroy Toronto Wa. Slarrin

Daughters of Rebekah Hold Town Hall Dance in Guelph

A Daughters of Rebekah event at the Town Hall in Guelph drew a full house with a play and dancing afterward. Refreshments were served by the union. In related notes, the Accelemntal Society elected Gordon Salt president for 1928 and the Women's Minnieary Society met at Mrs Rey Lentte's home for an evening of socializing. The week featured visits among local residents and a cold stormy spell.

George Hunt Tila George Marcy Grace Noberton Guelph Mins Jennig_Johnston Herbert Hantnerney Minn Grace McLaan Rebekah Deleloun Iudion Iui Eae Acclemtural Society Avan Gordon Salt Minaiunary Society Rey Lentte Ant Alex. Oriton Fridi

Annual Meeting set for Nassagaweya church

The Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church will hold its annual meeting next Tuesday January 31 with annual reports distributed the prior Sunday. The pastor Rev C G Jones led another strong year and the congregation extends sympathy in bereavements and a fatal road accident involving locals John Clark and Fred Moore with services in Ebenezer Cemetery.

Presbyterian Church Nassagaweva C. G. Jones David JH Taylor Moffat Ebenezer United Church A. FP Marah Ste Jone Naxasagaweya Ebenezer Cemetery Peter Chirk Donald Clack Conceanion Nussayaweya Slater Wr Kingsbury Oxbow Sankatchewwtan

Women Institute meeting discusses Canadian mother role

The Eden Mills Women’s Institute gathered at Mrs. N S Marshall’s home with District President Mrs G Wechards present. Mrs Marshall spoke on What a Canadian Mother Should Know stressing home maker duties, healthy family life and the value of education for youths. Members planned a fundraising effort to aid cemetery work and shared community notices including a funeral at Ebenezer Cemetery.

Women's Institute N.S. Marshall G. Wechards J. Marshall Beme Pelsted Life Foundation Lownel Wilien Juha Clark Ebenezer Jin Webb Linnouk Joes Barden Itn Auren Georgelawy Guelph McApine Curtie Georgetown Mina Florence Mer Aoahoet

United Church Reports A Prosperous Year in 1920s Era Program

The United Church outlines a successful year with active departments, missionary support, and steady receipts. It lists contributions from the Missionary, Ladies Society, Sunday School, and Choir, totaling around 900 dollars for the period. The board of stewards includes named members. the annual meeting featured the Sunday School Orchestra and vocal performances.

Ieevier Ellis Abareh Steyairity Valernee Woolleis Mibeeton Ladies’ and Society Leceipta Suds Od Poteet Bank Tn Bank Myung People's League Ier Durinis Canadie United States Betiune Mann Denny Mesham Matehewa Woo Akins Cooh Hardison Mr Af Mernett Mie Bertie Speucht Misa Devemted Pell Frankiney Metaduliaton Hecho Mckenna Makebim Mergan Tharberree Evan Dy Nes Bred Cleave Ruth Gitmen Mines Mason and Gibson

Acton Chamber of Commerce Dinner Promises Success

The Acton Chamber of Commerce announces its twentieth annual dinner at the Charenton Restaurant on Wednesday 24. Canada’s Agent-General for Ontario will attend as a guest. A large turnout is expected with prominent figures and local business leaders.

Acton Chamber of Commerce aLanve Bbey Charenton Duinnery Aleel Noaon Onffs Canada Ehletly Acton Teres Gartette

Untitled Letter From Reverend Culp on Acton Departure to California

A letter narrates Reverend Culp’s 1925 move from Acton to California, detailing life, weather, and social scenes. It mentions health concerns, church fundraising, and community figures in Nevada and nearby areas, with reflections on dust storms, wind, and public works.

Acton Ant California

Unclear OCR Health Brief Mentions Cough and Sore Throats

Fragmentary text references coughing and sore throat symptoms linked to a health brief. Names and specifics are unreadable, yielding only vague mentions of people and conditions without clear events or entities.

Clearing Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements

An Ontario area auction notice announces a clearing sale of farm stock and equipment on Thursday February 9 1928 at 120 Welucksharn Che fathawisg Homses Hay Filly cows steers and young cattle with numerous details on breed age and breeding. Progeny from notable lines including Ever Hloody Drivin Horse and Phoradneny Crane are listed along with harnesses plows wagons and farm gear. Auctioneer J Kerr hosts the event at HotelB Xenon Ontario with credit terms and clerk details provided.

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