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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
6
The brief notes Remembrance Day and Canada Day observances, comments on local waterworks projects, garden party events, a fatal elevator accident in Guelph, and various community notices from Acton and nearby areas. Included are subscription renewals, church anniversaries, and civil improvements affecting residents and roads.
Obituary note honoring Mrs. Robert Gibbons long residency in Acton. It mentions birth on February 26, 1944, marriage in 1806, movements between Erin and Crowsons Corners, and descendants including a great grandson Terry. Also lists surviving relatives John McGonnell, Bielnecke, William Snyder and others. funeral details and pallbearers.
Annual meeting of the Gordon Home for neglected and dependent children in Halton and Peel counties. Officers report maintenance costs and donations, with presentations including a photograph of Mr Gordon and a painting gift. Visitors Day encouraged and local officials commend the Home and its workers.
Acton defeated Limehouse 3 1 in a tight ninth inning contest. Keone received a hard shot on the head, leaving him out for the rest of the game. Town council notes, church events, and local notices fill a busy page with weddings, property deals, and a fire destroying a Williams property.
Local neighborhood bulletin lists names such as Morley and Growumant with several individuals including Velmerto Jr and Crickard. Mentions town events and participants, scattered references to people and roles. The fragmentary page hints at community activity and upcoming meetings.
A parchment filled with obituary notices and community tidbits from Acton and nearby areas. Mentions include Mrs Yates Robins Abt, Mrs John Townsend, and Mr J Kelly among others, plus war medals and local visits. Also notes a Canada Fibre Co shipment halt, and ongoing park concerts by Our Layes Organization.
The Sunday School at Knox Churah held its annual jplania at Wabanso Park yesterday afternoon. Rev. Merner led the services and is moving to Memorial Methodia Church. Police arrested Cooper mut John McCroume of Toronto for a Nokon robbery. Community funding has raised between fifteen hundred and five thousand dollars for a public ground project. Mason attendees joined Knox Church services as Rev. Hapnowin preached. vandalism at the Gazette office yielded little of value though mess was made.
The Acton Methodists gathered for their annual congregation meeting reporting steady support for the Forward Movement with $3,040 and $1,048 of overdraft to date. Funds for the parsonage rose to $6,000 while the missionary offerings increased. The event featured choir performances, a sermon, and refreshments afterward with distinguished attendees from nearby towns.
Ball iyafad MF WL Alton of Acton waded the pond of Mr Alen Jr Sunday. Meo and Mew Mel eon ling ever returned home after a pondia and couple of weeks with friends in Michigan. Mr and Mrs Tra Wose0] and daughter Wilda Mire George Hayers and daughter Violet spent Sunday with a friendly hare. The annual school plant now held at Biunley Yark Erin Friday last and everybody had a quint time. Ah J W Rozaal grattel Cataract friends on Hundry. Don t forget the big garden party to be had of the manus on July 7.
Wansenoort Nav HL Hpanoa, secretary of the Dominion Alliance, gave an informational address on the prohibition referendum at the United Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning. Ruthven McDonald of Terenth spoke of the party at Howton Church last Friday. The crowd gathered in a large arc and the programme was enjoyed. attendees raised $865.00 for the event.
Nassagaweya community events headline with Ebenexer Church garden party and Nassagaweya Congregational garden party details. A June 3 wedding at Ontario Church Nassawigua features Donaghy and Ord with Rev Lowe presiding.
An unusual vivid rainbow lights a twilight sky while a preacher prepares sermon for next Sunday at Nutty Moytain or Budurday. The Eminent Preacher and Mrs Conk plan celebratory services at the Ragdiat Church and the Methodist Church with prayers and sacraments to honor a long-spanned homecoming and twenty year milestone.
A local ad notes July as hot weather month with a sale on a girls’ black ribbon hat. Features fast color, double heel and toe, carried over from last year. Special at size 304 price 80 cents. Size 6 appears.
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