19 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
1
Notice states nonresponsibility for any debts of Pearl Scott who left home. The message mentions fertilizer offers for fall wheat and local contact details for W. J. McDonald from Acton. Also includes a card of thanks from Mr T A Stewart and family for condolences after a bereavement.
At the Acton council meeting on Mion day evening Councillors Timsen Nicol and Thetford were present with Reeve Maron presiding The fourteenth Pine anca Committee report recommended paying several accounts including labor at Soldiers Monument and utilities The session approved the report and discussed signage street use and rink financing steps ahead of by law validation with bonding and debentures to erect a rink The council appeared split on the by law but signaled willingness to seek information on their position.
A jury finding absolves George Pinzzi of blame in the June collision near Rockwood that killed Dr. Roy Stewart of Bronte. The verdict calls the deaths purely accidental after eleven witnesses testified, with details of the highway crash and road conditions.
A Norfolk area crash at a level crossing near Norval last Saturday killed Jimmie Brown aged 0 Betty Brown aged 7 and Phyllis Brown aged 5 and injured their father George Brown. The Ford sedan carrying the children collided with a Canadian National Railway radial car causing a fatal wreck. Fears for Mr. Brown’s survival persisted as he lay seriously injured and hospitalized. Funeral services were held outdoors in Norval with Rev. McKinnon and other clergy presiding as the community mourned the trio in a single family grave.
Acton residents anticipate a monster Civic Day on August 6 featuring twenty two prize cups in athletic events and two ladies softball games. A garden party with Harmony Trio, Mire. Bete, and the Harry Wheeler Orchestra will entertain, followed by a dance on Main Street. Local groups report Orangeman and civil preparations as town celebrates with parades and performances.
Acton residents recount many Toronto relatives visiting, including Misses and Misters visiting from Toronto and Rochester. Several families plan holidays at home, with Motor trips to Kingsville, Mount Forest and Owen Sound mentioned. Hospital updates note Beth Harrkon passing introductory exams and two local patients improving after hospital care.
At the monthly Board of Education meeting the tender of C E Ruddy was accepted for school painting to be completed by August 19. Finances were reviewed with payments to multiple suppliers and workers totaling about 9705.34. The board discussed water services and access keys for members, plus plans for improving grounds with swings were tabled for now.
William Charles Howard of Narragaweya was arrested Wednesday morning and jailed in Hulton County on charges of stealing five head from Mr. Wallace Lasby of Acton. The pursuit led to a Morriston truck driver, Bresfitt, and Monard. the suspect hid in a packing case at his home in Albany before being taken to Acton for trial.
Dr. J. Johnson relocates his dental practice to the new Cooper Block with an entrance on MU Street, after tinning off the premises for suitable quarters. Edgemere estate in Oakville sold to L. A. DeGratT of Schenectady, a major transfer in the district. Pringle Store in Guelph damaged by fire causing hundreds in loss. explosion risk during entry startled rescuers. New Arrow Buses schedule to serve Acton route with eight daily trips between Guelph and Toronto. timetables available at Acton depot.
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