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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 09, 1931

Page

5

Community Social Life Notes in Town

The column records several visits and holidays of locals and visitors. James Noble of Toronto visits friends here while Mrs. J. O. C. Wilson also visits in town. John Nicol and family holiday in Stanley Park Erin. Florence Holmes returns from Toronto for summer. Mrs. and Mrs. J. O. Matthews visit Toronto friends midweek. Wm. McNabb visits Acton friends over the weekend. Catherine Mackie holidaying with relatives in Chicago. W. J. Brucksy returns from a visit with son Wm. G. Stuckey at Arthur. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Huston of Detroit Michigan visit Bir and Mrs. H. G. Wilson.

James Noble Toronto Friands Roy.) J. OC. Wilson Wm. McNabb Acton Qfief Catherine Mackie Chicago

MISS MARIA HUSTLER DIES AT BRAMPTON AT 60

Obituary notes Maria Hustler of Brampton dies Sunday in her 60th year after moving from near Trafalgar Township six years ago. Survived by three brothers Frank Norval Willem and Ellwood of Toronto, with other Acton-Georgetown area relations. Also mentions Rebecca Smith of Milton death at 76 and local funeral notices and community updates.

Maria Hustler Brampton Maria Hust Har Liagar Trafalgar Township Quaco United Church Prank Norval Willem Ellwood Weat Toronto Thres Alstera M. McLaughlan Georgetown J. ‘W. Cantelon Milton Jane Branxpton

Weekend Visits Across Towns Mentioned in Local Notes

Mrs Vernon Woodward and daughter Ruth of Bl Willan visit with Mr and Mrs A G O Bloomington at Lake Avenue. Mr and Mrs J Mackle and family motored to Windsor and Detroit, visiting friends in Flint Michigan over the weekend.

Vernon Woodward Ruth

Natural weaning guidance for young pigs from Ottawa memo

The pamphlet explains natural weaning by providing creep feed to piglets starting at two to four weeks old. A good starter mix is half middlings and half finely ground oats with hulls removed, helping pigs nibble early and reach free feeding by six to seven weeks. It notes abrupt methods cause shock and hinder natural weaning.

Department of Agriculture Ottawa

MERRIAM A'THEWART KENNETH DIES AT ED MTON SCHOOL INJURY

Kenneth Merriam A'thewart of Minburn Alberta youngest son of Mr and Mrs W Elmer Hiewart died after an injury at school in Edmonton We hospital care followed by funeral from Foster's Memorial Home Edmonton conducted by Rev Stone of the Phat naptist Church Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery Pallbearers named including N McBeth M Grant J Thrasher and more tributes from mother Duddy and others The second obituary notes Norbert James Thompson died at home of Mr Wh Thompson after illness lasting over 15 years with pallbearers listed and extended family from multiple towns.

Kenneth Merriam A'Thewart Minburn Alta J. WH. Ruddick Kenneth Merrian W. Elmer Hiewart Alberta Kenneth Edmonton Foster Munoral Mr. Stone Phat Naptist Church Maddy Mount -Pleasant Minburn School Milas T. Jobb Roy Park G. R.A. Rice Springer Alberta Pacific Grain Co W. WW. Hughes Anglican Sunday School Rebekals Minburm Ife Norbert James ‘Thompson Tore Wh. Thompson James Robert Margaret ‘Rhompson Nusagwaya Alnee William Ita Palmview Cemetery Margaret James Anderton Duncan Waldie Duncan McDougall John Stewart Spanoor V Wurband Robert Winton Madicines Mara Wand Hazen Graham Eleanor Jane Annie Graham Stewarttown

Brains Needed in the Dons Job Scene

A youthful job applicant mocks the need for brains in the business while a pompous interviewer demands brains. The exchange highlights a clash over competence and tone in a hiring confrontation.

Dons Thia

Memory of Judge Moore Remembrance in Acton Community

The late J. P. Moore, Ontario magistrate and Acton resident, is remembered for fearless rulings and civic service. He chaired the Ontario Magistrates Association, cherished trout fishing, and cultivated Moorcroft gardens, birdhouses, and community ties. His England trip with Acton guests forged friendships, leaving a legacy of kindness and public spirit.

Albert College Belleville Victoria University Ufe J. P Quinties Halton Peel Wellington Hls Ontario Magistrates’ Association Wo Pp Moore Acton Hhs Son Moorucroft Church Street Familly Moorecroft Borden G. A. Dilla Judge Moory Klve Victoria Moors England Brittain House of Commons Moor Harry Writtain New York Nuttiah Danvenes WP. Moore Clavence L. Poole Servion

Public Utilities Commission Adopts May Power and Supply Accounts

At the regular Public Utilities Commission meeting on Thursday evening, commissioners approved payment of multiple accounts. The hydro power bill from Mydro Power and Electric was 2 240.75, Canadian General Electric 41.03, and various suppliers including Brown's Transport 286, Mathhews postage 19.00, Kerr convention expenses 60.00, Blackhamer rent 30.00, Hoenson-Wilson Electric 34.76, and Jordan Roberts Ltd related items. Waterworks department power for spring and tank cleaning by Kr. Roadknight and Wm. Wilson labor totaled 10.70.

Public Utilities Commisssion L. G. King Ence Mason H. J. Kerr Vyhe Aton Hangamo Iessenestens Canadian Lion Brown's Tranaport Jv. CO Mathhews R. J. Kerr HW. Bwackhamer Hoenson-Wilsox Electria Jordan, Hoberts” Tules, Ltd Crecccseereesetiyyye Ae “Vydre Department Wm. Wilson

Market Reports Reflect Dairy Poultry and Live Stock Prices

Wholesale market notes show quotations for dairy butter and cream, eggs, and live poultry with prices for No. 1 and No. 2 creamery, dressed meat rates, hides and wool values, grain and hay quotes, and Ontario potato bags. Included are public notices on council by laws and condolences for Mr. Moore, reflecting a broad market and civic snapshot.

Toronto Wholegale Dealera Olty Wren GHAIN Grain Dealera Voronto Board of Trade Ontario New Ught

Fragmented Local Fragment Sparks Odd Dialogue

A cryptic note from LOGICAY NEABON quotes a misread shipwreck moment where a crew encounters wild women unable to talk and discusses their silence as wildness. The strange line blends archaic phrasing and invented terms to evoke a surreal scene.

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Free Press Qira John Nicol Stanley Park Erin Florence Holmes Foronto J. O. Matthews Wr. W. J. Brucksy Ir. Wm. G. Stuckey Arthur Cecil Huston Detroit, Miah Bir Hf. GB. Wilson Juta Rest Rebecca Smith Milton Yrebecca Lavi Smith W. J. Nomis Bronte Street BE Paul's United Church John W. Bight Evergreen Camstory J. W Aickins St. Paul's Church John McPherson Master Billy Acton Snends Wir John Watkins Babe Thompson Banbora Cecil Arnold Gloversville N. Y Milas Mabel Y Warrop St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Frank Arnold N.Y Gloveraville Arnold Mary A. Smith Alex. A. Smith Erin ‘Township Hoy Wansbrough E. Wansbrough Glover Wm. Waller Johnstown Cemetery Halifax Mossix Ernest and Roy Brown Woertha Brown Mr. Moore Miaxes Winnla Bonnie Watson Qreemore Mrs. Y. Davis Mitchell Jos. Wolmes Mr. Davis Prod Funk Dinghamton, N. Y Mrs Jax. Moore Mina Clara E. Moore Veryl Ada Anderson George and Harold Anderson Noronto John Lambert Clara Gants W. D. Wallace Pauline Donna London Wilson J. J. Mack Everton Appelby Misa Ruth Gibson Goltre St. Joseph's Edward ‘Tyler Pon Attie Chuck Home Land Ansonia Montreal Old Land Mra Tyler Hone HP. Moore J. F. Moore Whippers Thess Council Ontario Comntasion Kerr Wydra L. G. Wing A. ‘Mason Oltlan HW. Moors Carriext Wong CIEPE Nav W. Bishop D. Chown United Church Charles Wackett Hamilton Conference W. Main Board of Publiations Church Gorge Little Snow Board W. Moore Touldes Ithias the Alsters Lyman Dullin Et Ola Mich Yw.t. LePage M Walt Amoctition Magistrata Compton Joffa Barrie C. Tall Narr Burlington Mellveen Oakvilley Cunnadian Weakly Newspaper Association J. A. McLaren J. C G. ‘Omplin Werguay A. W. Wright Mia Wright Moune Forent Geo Hudson Weapelor A. D. Moltittrick Orunjyoville J. M. Mears Gearagtown Dunda Dunctuten Piylie Robton Col. Deacon Johry Moore Dundas Speight Mrac Matthews Jennie Matthews A. Warren Warren Clarke A. Y. Barraclough Major Grant My. Chast Gamble Buffalo N. Yu Mgr George Gordon Tookwood John Witte Rookwood Jal Little Nockwood Richard Yarris Frank McArthur Guptph Y W. Flynn Weston W. Y.dick Munro J Huote Gydr Cookman Trouser D. A. Wutohoon McCready Thelinn Craig The Mat Empiro ‘Ately YX Ye Forrester Blratford G. D. Draper Hearybvillas Yego T. Mi Treapelor Garge Wey Chas Nocketh Port Dalhousie J. M Meath Leet Tornquaylers Logicay, Neabon UY 10 Norma Shearer Robs. Montgomery Alnaka Haturday YOY Boudom Diplomat Uotty Compson Yvan Coney Volev Hollywood Finner Domaity Abraham Lincoln Nelson & Coo Mill Street, A D.E. Macdonald &I Bros., Ltd ELPH
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