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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1926
Page
4
Births and marriages recorded in Acton area including Sawyer at St Albans Acton and Patterson McDonald at Knox Church Guelph. Also Leviness Gandinier marriage at Rockwood United Church to Niagara Falls man and a death in Georgetown. Memorial lines note an Orr remembrance for John Cunningham and Lightle death in Township.
Acton plans a community gala day on Monday with many roads leading visitors into town. notices report council expenses, church events, road safety fines, and anticipated troop camp plans. Local updates include new brickwork on Mill Street, community talks, and reminders to keep civic values.
The minutes note expenditures for the township roads totaling 3,779.48 with payments to various suppliers and laborers. Adjournment followed after approving disbursements to the division clerk and others, including costs in two court cases and dog incidents. The council planned to attend a funeral and approved further charges for utilities and time sheets.
Local note reports The Merry Widow musical comedy film showing at Wonder land Theatre Friday evening after a big run in Toronto. Other items include Halton Rifles grant of 3200 for 1926, Oakville bridge debentures sold for 18 million, and community farming notes.
Ballinafad team of Will players from Acton last week defeated 47 to 9. Mrs Pred Near of Georgetowen, formerly Ballinafad, is said to be very ill. Miss Florence Sinclair returns to Jersey City after two weeks with her parents. Mr and Mrs Harry Webster of New York and Mrs Wr Webster visited friends there for a week. Mrs Benner and daughter of Buffalo spent holidays with Mr and Mrs George Rogers and brothers.
Mrs Alfred Lightle of Erin Township died Tuesday morning at the family residence. Born Ellenor Snell in Garafraxa sixty six years ago, she leaves a husband and three children: Mrs George Hutty, and Johnny at home. Funeral is set for Thursday at two, with interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton.
The Sunday School class of Miles Bessie Gardiner presented her with a serving tray and flower holder before her marriage. Miss Gardiner and Everett Ernest Lee Viness wed with Rev A Donaldson performing. A second ceremony united Joseph Lo Vineas to Michel E Hoyled. Guests came from multiple towns. A later welcome by the Salgon Army Band and other village events followed.
Acton Village approves By law 587 detailing street definitions vehicle signals and right of way rules. It mandates drivers to stay near curbs yield to emergency vehicles and observe stopping distances with penalties up to 25 dollars for repeat offences.
Samuel Huxtley aged 70 died at the Hillsburg family homestead on Thursday. His brother John Huxtley, 62, died the previous day in Riverhurst California while visiting Branch. Both were born at Fillaburgy. John had farmed near Fergus for years then moved West. Samuel’s widow and children survive, including three sons and two daughters. Oakville merchants plan Dollar Day sales on July 30 and 31 to spur local business and community spirit.
After Rev J T Stracham resigned and left for Owen Sound the Nassagaweya and Campbellville congregations extended a call to Rev Donald McQueen a Knox College graduate. The meeting was led by Moderator Rev J MacGillivary. The stipend offered totals 1800 dollars with manse and holidays.
Mr. John Williamson of Burlington visited Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Murray at Blue Springs Park last Sunday. Esquesing Township Council is slow to improve the roadway under the viaduct amid ongoing rains and mud.
Thirty properties in Oakville are advertised for sale for taxes. They will be sold by auction on September 11 with total taxes due about 10 199 70. Local Mason James H Bates of Dundas elected district deputy of the A Hamilton district in which Oakville lodge is located. M W Bates known to many here. A Oakville wedding occurred in Ottawa last week as Miss Anna Idyll King wed M R Dickinson customs inspector staff Oakville. Firemen train for Brampton tournament August 2. Miss Preeield visited Kingston this week. Oakville firemen garden party on Tuesday August 17. Star reports this big event.
A notice from HN Farmer Clerk of the Village of Acton Ontario states compliance with the Voters List Act Section 9. The list was posted at the office on July 20 1926 for inspection. Voters are urged to contest errors or omissions by August 10 1926.
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