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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 11, 1918

Page

2

Died Notices From Ontario Regions In June and July

Obituaries reflect local deaths across Ontario towns including Acton Milton Guelph and Toronto. Entries note ages and spouses, with dates referenced as Friday June but unclear year, and list Mary Ann Fama wife of Joseph Wright age 84, Lucy Jane Heart and William Featherstone death notices, and James Perryman age 79, among others.

Otlpiueabon Alles Blatthew Deaumont Perryman Bla Tiooth Avenue Toronto Voir Wumiam James Perryman

Editorial on permanent wartime grain controls and wheat abstention

Editorial cites The Grain Growers Guide tenth anniversary and urges permanent wartime laws ending loafing, calling for reduced wheat consumption in Canada. It notes starvation in World War I, need to sustain Allied forces, and appeals to able-bodied citizens to abstain from wheat until the next harvest. It stresses national effort and production conservation.

Winnipeg Farmers’ Intervary Canada Runsla Roumania England France Italy Belgium America

Crews ons Corners picnic and town notes at Acton

The Churchill Siloam and Crewsons Corners Sunday Schools held a well attended picnic at Blue Spring Park with races football baseball and tug of war. A wartime lunch was served and a collection raised for Mins EL Dennis for the Junior Red Cross. Several residents visited Toronto and Guelph, with many local names appearing in activity reports and holiday visits.

Mrr W. Lamb Churchill Siloam Crewsons Corners Blue Spring Park Mins EL Dennis Acton W. A. Murray Toronto Aes Ldyth Dennis Conway & McLean's Air James Drow Teresi E Chave'u Harald Alias Kinny Young Krin A. Murry Sud Lirs van Norman Lenore Donald Guelph Marie Doris Stewart Lunte Acton James Gumble TMIS Crewn Joenda da Acton Busnebury Churchill Dorothy Cordiner Intelligi T. J. Watkins John Dennis Walter Lamb

Erin Circuit preacher’s fine start marks welcome service

A warm welcome fills Erin as Rev. J. A. Jewitt delivered his opening sermons on the Erin Circuit. Attendees noted favorable impressions and plans for summer visits by Erin’s visitors. Also reported: Mins. J. P. Bush returns home after successful hospital operation and Dr. Meynolda begins practice in town.

Mialvan Delr Port Trowan Moeiey Lunt J. A. Jewitt Erin Hlowan Vholta Mia. O. Wilson Cleveland J.P. Bush Guelph Hospital Meynolda McCulloch Stawley Park Oosington Avenue Toronto Atty Minnie Lorne Wyatt Overland Ludhor Overlang Weria

Reverend Moyer Preaches Unity at Methodist Service

The sermon centered on earnest service, faith, sacrifice, and reliance on God as the Week begins. Pastor Moyer urged congregants to give their best to advance the church’s mission and welcomed him and Mrs. Moyer with a warm greeting during Sunday School.

Eben Dom Meyer Hey Aetun Az Chase Stu Eccles Ceapanae Poritiona Nervics Ain Jesus Christ Mayur Grecian Troy Jesus Philp Hona Isin Inig

Acton council notes limited action in regular session

Council met on Monday with all members present led by Heeve. The finance committee reported fourteenth, with payments approved except for minor items. Tenders for culvert flashing were opened. Hubert Wallace’s bid of 21.00 was accepted. Banks notified of tax collection changes. various drainage and street repairs discussed but no decisive action. Members noted military visitors and a letter from a service member in England.

Heeve W. IC Kenney DA. Henderao Binclau Hubert Wallace J. A. Henderson Marber Bank of Nova Mendla Vira and Light Committee Heardmory & Co Oa Tank Ming Mumn Nothco Mockinpou Bagain

Midsummer School Promotions Recited Across Town Listings

A town wide notice outlines promotions in public school records affecting 206 pupils. The document lists dozens of names under junior and primary classes, naming students from Jr II to Sr IV and Gr I through Grade IV, including Kennedy, Ryder, Wilson, Hurst, and Moore among others, with concluding remarks from the principal.

Acton Hebogs Andielson Sgn DESEO YUH Lrownle PON LDN Idenderhon Jean Kennedy Anguh Kennedy Veila Hurst Howard James Jordan Lawhon Jean Moffat Marie Bowat Hohe Meiror Austin Weid Marqguerite Ryder Jimale Laura Cott Fred Warren

Nassagaweyn and Campbellville funds approved by council

Nassagaweyn Woman’s Institute and Campbellville Patriotic Society receive grants for soldiers’ work, up to 76 and 60 dollars monthly respectively. Council approved payment after deputation from township, with other accounts passed including culverts, gravel, and road services. Clerk to contact Dominion Railway Commission about crossing blockages west of Campbellville. Meeting adjourned to August 14.

Nassagaweyn Woman's Institute Campbellville Patriotic Society Hutcheon Norriuh Naswigaweyn Woman's Institute Campballville Enna Tara Drew Putton Dames Survice Harry Higgins J.P J.P. Kiting Mra MePhall Chas Hardie Mion D. A Traine

Local church service and harvest notes in Persefield area

The Sacramental service at Momfort Church saw 11 communicants with 23 new members confirmed. Livingstone reports a smaller strawberry yield in the wheat season, while daily motor traffic remains steady. The region lies on a main highway connecting Guelph Galt Acton Toronto and New York via nearby counties.

Momfort Livingstone Avera Nghwayete Guelph Afilto Geurustown Galt Acton

Highout Cream Teuty Robing Allan and Others Named

Cream Teuty-Robert Allan aged 41 Donald Wardle 40 and W J Scott 38 are listed in a local crime report with names and ages provided. The item appears as a brief roster-like notice from a police or court filing with no further details on charges or actions.

Robert Allan Donald Wardle W. J. Scott

Local Wood Control Committee Meets Amid Odd Bacon Exchange

A confused report describes a Local Wood Control Committee gathering this week. A woman in a shop asked for bacon with a single stripe, prompting a shopkeeper and bystander to refer to a “Sergeant bacon” as the joke escalates into a long, humorous exchange.

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