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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1930
Page
6
In a small town, Birthe, Marsiayes and Desmeere won small prizes in a lighthearted contest during a local parade. Judges from Atarianes and Les Vealle praised the crowd as organizers announced modest rewards for the participants.
Fragmented obituaries and memorial notices for Ainert Malward Nirkin and family. Mentions of funeral arrangements at Muirview Cemetery Acton and references to widows and mourners. garbled OCR text includes names like Ty Marrance Alex yanier and Chas MeNabh with scattered dates and locations.
A chaotic January town column reports hockey nights in Georgetown Acton with stands full and crowds cheering as Intermediates move toward a winner. Weather notes mention real January conditions and a string of cold days while local events look ahead to summer plans and university games.
Death occurred at home in Augustville on Sunday of John McCann a long time resident and farmer. Survived by brother Albert McCann of Anattle Washington. Funeral Friday from Parneen Qynecularden Melttan. Edward Marshall long noted resident of Valcofyeuuye and Eaward Marshall born in Yaanoasuke Kelghand. He lived near Lhaiehoune and was on the school board and a member of the Methodist Church. Survived by wife Christina and thirteen grandchildren plus siblings and other relatives. Funeral Thursday at Thachouds Cemetery with friends and relatives attending.
A stream of notices details deaths and funeral services in the village, including Edward Aruhall and Everton Joab, with tributes noting their character and community service. It also reports on church meetings, social gatherings, and ongoing district events, highlighting local families and neighbors.
The Milton Onion Powder Mutual Fire Insurance Company announces its annual meeting will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 30 p.m to discuss the annual statement and reports. The report shows a year of solid operation with loans of 17 443 0 by the company and total insurance figures and reinsurance totals noted. Directors for the past year include VA Turer, President Milton O J Wood, Vice President Freeman James Kirkwood, and others listed.
The Public Utilities Commission chaired by Kerr held a Tuesday session noting thanks for election of a new year head. Accounts were paid and a series of charges approved including waterworks and hydro department expenses, with government reports forwarded and water sales totaling several thousand dollars.
A ragged yet spirited local hockey report details Acton Bulldogs defeating Guelph by 6 to 1 in a clean, fast contest. The game featured improved Bulldog play, strong goaltending, and a late surge, with Guelph hampered by penalties and disrupted line changes.
The Rev Hemel Dauidle bin Madmostor led the service as the new pastor of Chalmers Presbyterian Church in Bopailo amid mixed evangelical and congregational participation. The induction by Moderator Mey. Htuart Diaphor featured remarks on neighborly love and moral discipline, with reaction from church officials and a pledge to serve the parish.
An unreadable OCR snippet appears to mix garbled phrases and stray quotes. It yields no clear event, person, place, or organization to summarize into a factual newspaper item.
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