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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 21, 1927
Page
6
Wrthy Marclayes of Destin and others are named in mixed notices including a marriage between Mag Mie Feaneen Viol and George Welstanley, with related names from local families. A death is recorded for VANNATIV at a General Hospital on July 24, 1927, and a memorial message honors Mire who died July 21, 1926, with family sentiments.
Local news notes from Acton include repairs on Main Street and sidewalks, a tide of garden parties and picnics, and the Masonic gathering in Guelph with over 3,000 attendees. Judge Moore presides at a children’s court in Guelph. magistrate Moore attends Ontario association meetings in Toronto ahead of Kingston convention.
A sprawling report details an arson and explosion at a farm near Milton with early estimates of 8000 to 4000 dollars insured, injuries including a child death, and multiple arrests for a robbery spree near Bronte. It notes court outcomes for Marshall G Hardwick and a patient list from local hospitals, plus a large wedding at Altamont and a Guelph Royal visit.
Ontario Motor League notes highway No 7 between Norval and Centra Road is being surfaced and concrete pavement considered beyond Georgetown. A Jupp Construction Co conducts work with detours from Norval south into Hampton via Queen Street, under direction of the Department of Public Highways expected to complete hard surface this year.
Major Frank Chisholm Chisholm of Oakville and Trinity College alum dies after typhoid fever. Survived by widow Ailsa Lawson and several children, plus his brothers and relatives in Dalhite and Toronto. Funeral in Oakville with full military honors and St John’s United Church rites. service featured Last Post and band memorials.
Friends and family mourn Mrs Ira Hh Vannatter of Georgetown who died suddenly Thursday after a operation. She leaves a husband Thomas Vannatter a daughter Mary a son Roy and two brothers Mer. J Bennett Saskatoon and Mr. Bennett Georgetown. Funeral held at United Church Georgetown with interment at St. View cemetery Acton. Pallbearers and attendees listed from Oakville Alma Calgary and Toronto.
Travel agencies advertise reduced summer fares to Canada with planned visits to Jasper National Park and the North Pacific coast. The offers promote trips across Alberta and the Maritimes, inviting readers to plan summer plans with agent literature and full details on tours and rates.
The fall fair dates for various towns are announced. Avton Aberfoyle Bolton Tirightampton and several others schedule fairs from September through October with multiple day events. Some towns set late September to early October slots, indicating a busy regional fair season.
Tour promoters tout a vivid coast journey from Vancouver to Vie forla with boat trips and mountain views. Highlights include Jasper and Nathoni Wrathways journeys, plus lavish scenery from coves to forests. Travel details and reservations offered by Geuttow guides eager to help plan your trip.
Vague notes describe a weekly social scene with locals Mr Pantel Kingehury Mrs Darby and M ras Morley visiting Knatchball and Toronto relatives. Frequent mentions of rain and farm impact accompany reports of guests Mildred Wituen and others visiting from nearby towns.
Rev Walle Clit of Sankatoon preached at United Church on Sunday morning while Rev Mr Mitchell of Quoelph stood in. The United Church Women held a garden party at Extilbitten Park. Local residents visited, returned from hospitals, and the Rockwool Women's Institute planned an annual event at Mrs Wm Harris's home. A western cowboys entertainment drew attention after last week’s rain washed road materials.
A promotional note invites travelers to escape city hustle and enjoy Muskoka with train trips to Muskelava Lakes, swimming, outdoor poras, and yearlong rest. It promises help arranging comfortable accommodation and guidance on the best races to visit, recommending a Canada National Tailways Agent for district knowledge, and reminds not to forget golf clubs.
A notice promotes a sunny holiday ground with crystal lakes and shady forests. It highlights aquatic sports tennis and fine accommodations at Hipawin Inn and district hotels. A booklet about Lake of Hays is available from Canadian National Railway agents.
Readers are invited to plan a cellar holiday in Timagami offering options for tent and canoe camping or modern hotels. The region features hunting, canoeing, photography, and boating with access to lodge facilities and forest scenery.
Local notice promotes hardware and farm supplies from Farmers' Accessory Shop in Acton Ontario. It highlights plows, harrows, hay forks, fencing, potato pest protection, mower repairs, and prompt service by J W Garbane.
On arrival of the Empress of Australia at Quebec after its Atlantic voyage a distinguished banquet gathered EY Neatty and other leaders including Peter Tliv and Canada’s Prime Minister the Lieutenants Governor of Quebec and Ontario and members of federal and provincial parliaments. Beatty highlighted Canadian Pacifics growing fleet and the St. Lawrence route as part of expanding ocean transport under a Canadian company. The event foreshadows further development with Australia and British leaders visiting Canada for Confederation celebrations.
A local ad markets summer footwear including oxfords pumps tennis shoes bowling slippers and sandals with low prices for quality.
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