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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
2
Engineer Redfeyn assured the council that water will be available this fall with preparations under way. Officials expect steady supply as upgrades proceed, addressing shortages in the coming season. The plan emphasizes infrastructure readiness and reliable delivery for residents and businesses.
Reports describe extensive trenching on Mill Streets and roadway tearing planned to upgrade grade from Grove Works to Ndva Heoda area. Contractor Forbes led the project while residents note heavy disruption and utility adjustments during the dig and backfill phase.
Major-General V S Williams will attend and open proceedings of the event. The program features whippet racing in the park with a noted string of dogs, a garden party and concert in the evening, and a 4 10 pm match between the Cupolo Carpet Mille team and Acton.
A Milton contractor, Mensa, was cleared by a magistrate after a trial in which Harvey, Wilton, and other town officials faced scrutiny over alleged coal misappropriations and property improvements. The case hinged on ownership rights to a building project near Burlington and included debates over pavement, interior work, and municipal consent. The magistrate ruled the contractor did not take the coal and approved the ongoing improvements.
Gov Campbell visited in the week. Miss Margaret Kennedy of Toronto spent Sunday at her home. Mr Marcid Kennedy to spend a few days in Toronto this week. Mrs Barber of Toronto visited Mrs J K Gamble. Mr and Mrs Unreingtor of Toronto visited Mey and Ming. Mrs Meyl McDonald holidaying at Wrbanbridge. Mrs Huwel Maxon gradually recovering. Miss Margaret Humleyly home from New York. Mrs Robertson, Maury and David visiting Toronto. Mrs John McDowell and Master James visiting Acton. Mr J Becord of Oriitta spent a few days in town. Mr and Mrs Ian Knowt visiting with Telenate. Mr and Mrs W Htowaart and Master George of Milton visited Acton. Mr and Mrs Amos Manon of Alton and Mr Charles Mason of Kitahener visited sister Miss Iapal. Mrs Bertrand Conover of Arindajo visited Mr Robert Hennett. Miss Marie Foote formerly of Acton visiting friends. Mrs Orville Gane of Winter Haven arrived to spend months with her father. Dr Mercer and childrean leaving for Kingston. Mr Mary Campbell and Miss Dorothy visited. Mr and Mrs HL Shaleor visited Mr Col Yer Gamble. John A Moffat's eye injury slowly healing. Dr and Mrs John Gardiner and Miles spent the evening with Miss Graham. Note from Miss Crew, J C Wilson says preparing to move to Weyburn. Miss Youn Wilson accepted a position in Weyburn School Open in September. Roy Burting holidaying here with Mr Gratham and family.
Delegates from Britain and their wives surveyed Canada during a steamship visit to Sydney Harbor. They toured the Dombilen Iron and Steel plant, marveling at its scale and modern operations, and expressed appreciation for Canada’s hospitality and the Imperial Conference program. Lord Warnham and dignitaries welcomed the guests, with officials conveying good wishes to the Canadian government.
Acton withdraws from the 8 Malton Peel league amid protests over outfielder eligibility. Georgetown, Krymp tan, and Toronto prospects invite Acton to home and away series to keep in touch, with two games in Guelph carpet mills influence.
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