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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 02, 1927

Page

4

Editorials on publicity laws and liquor control in Acton

The piece critiques publicity under law and local issues in Acton, praising the Liquor Control Commissioners Hanna and colleagues for organizing province wide liquor distribution and oversight. It laments public safety pole removal costs, transport of services, and local governance while commending reform efforts amid debates over temperance and public welfare.

Hanna Liquor Control Commissioners Winchester Press Paul Turd

Pioneer Fooly: Praising Daring Pioneers in Atlantic Flight

A nostalgic reflection on Lindbergh and earlier pioneers who faced ridicule. The piece argues that bold risk taking drives progress, noting Captain Nungesser and Coli's loss, Edison’s misjudged ideas, and Columbus as past targets of fooling. It defends frontier courage as essential for future comforts.

Tyme Atlantic Nurgesser Coli Young Lindbergh Columbus Edison Martoni Athintic

Crime Prevention and Parental Duty in Juvenile Delinquency

The Haonover Post argues crime stems from lack of family guidance. It stresses parental responsibility and societal duty, noting curfews and juvenile courts help but prevention before disobedience is key. It cites streets, schools, and authority figures in shaping youth behavior.

Oshawe Peregii Thildren Haonover Post

Ontario Plans Auto Driver Licenses After July First

Ontario will require all motorists to carry a driver license after July 1. A one dollar fee will grant permits valid through 1028, with automatic licenses for experienced drivers and exams for newcomers. Inspectors will test first-time applicants at a dollar fee, and licenses aim to reduce accidents and bar habitual offenders.

Ontario Ferguson Highways Department G. S. Henry North Waterloo Automobile Club Kitchener Highways Departments

Acton Celebrates Diamond Jubilee With Park Entrance and Bridge

Editorial notes reflect on wet weather and liquor sale hours, praising Acton’s Diamond Jubilee. The town opens a new park entrance and paving, Jane Dr. Farmer’s offer to build a bridge at Willow Street school grounds fosters citizen participation in beautifying property, while a London Free Press tribute recalls Alcock and Brown as early Atlantic pioneers.

Lindbergh London Free Press John Alcock Arthur Brown Atlantic Newfoundland Ireland

Neighborhood News in Oakville Carries Odd Local Tales

The Oakville column reports a near miss when a car struck by a cur at Colbarve and Duridus Streets injures no one. other notes mention travelers returning from Europe by land and water and a family renewing ties in Oakville after a long absence. Local jokes reference who will host the pont omer and who will drink liquor, capturing a lively but unnamed town mood.

Qukville Wan OulkyVille Iintetad Dornuk Lashay Metlyuon Mru Cpe Wiluh Colbarve Stra Robert Mahony Land and Water Medeorn J. Warner Digby Wilwon Oakvilly Oakville

Local Milton News Roundup With Wins and Visits

A jumble of notices from Milton and nearby areas notes Prank Deboby of Windaar and friends from Milton, Guelph, and Nelson Township gathering. Several church improvements are mentioned along with Charleton Brownridge winning a Tolutela cow birth trio. The Owens plan extended abroad visit. Empire Day fireworks at Asha field provoke mixed reactions.

Sfira Deboby Windaar Milton Viadthos Wey Graham Guelph Wurl Huto Mrn Armsley Baling Charten Drownridge Nelson Township Charton Wan Kathex-Willaind Cos ‘Dlor Cat Mra Bam “Yall Toronto Apent Mee J. Hare Owens Leo Onexopola

Verdun Rebalah Lodge Dance At Arana Town Hall

Local Verdun Rebalah Lodge held a successful dance in the Arana last Friday night with music and refreshments praised. Visitors include Norman Gollop of Chicago and Lorman Erwin of Toronto while Dr Barlow Misha returns from Canada with a surgical course.

Norman Gollop Chicago Gollopa DL Savora Acton Lorman_ Erwin Toronto McRosan B.mackenzie Nelton Golf Verdun Rebalah Arana Macnamara Flaher Btowart Misha Keewatin Cleveland Buffalo Manitoba University Fred Tutt Mra. Hutt Georgetown Muaster Anta Magtar Wisconsin University Dograe Toronto University Fred Herald

Visiting residents and holiday weather affect local activities

The report lists residents and visitors from Toronto Wallaceburg St. Valley and Murriatan spending time with local families amid poor weather. Guests include Mina Gilbert Ming Margaret McEachern Netie Miver R N, Lorne Overland Elva Maclaghlan B D Macmillan and others while motor trips and programs are interrupted. Local enthusiasm is low as the liquor permit situation remains unsettled.

Mina Gilbert Toronto Migaer MacMillan Ming Margaret McEachern Miaz Nettie Miver R. N Wallaceburg Lorne Overland Mir Mire Ll. Overland Aire Spencer Wes Elva MacLaghlan Wttlegon Stig Valley Alberta B.D Afixa Macmillan Spuorta Hox. Heatt Mason Olive Stobinson Mildred Milley Hingel Evans Quoelph

Local notes and incidents from Burlington and Appleby

Burlington residents amid moves and visits as Mr and Mrs B C Pearce relocate to Wt Cathuninow. Mrs McGruith from New York visits her mother Mrs Proucott in Appleby. A radio announcer position is reported for Lloyd Moore in Hamilton. A. C. Burnett and Hyon report a field trip to Durtn Falls with favorable remarks despite poor weather. A runaway horse incident on Grant Street ends safely.

B.C. Pearce Delaware Avenue Mra. McGruith New York Mra Proucott Anpleby Lloyd Moore COC Hamilton Ant A. C. Burnett Hyon Apent Durt’n Falla Averett Shapland Alllaton Nipogon Urant Thorusa A.W. Husby C. N Mrant Street Mr. Mundy Shant James

Mounted Police: Old Dominion Force of Canada to World

A historical sketch traces the Royal Canadian Mounted Police from its 1873 prairie origins to a modern Dominion force. It notes chiefs, marches, and duties from border patrols and prairie order to Arctic patrols and narcotics control, with headquarters shifting to Ottawa and strength surpassing 1,000.

Phawe Royal Canadian” Mounted Lee Noyal North Watt Mounted Pallee Dominion The Prairies Wilaulonar Hir Qoorge Fronch Tnindred Strong Rediver Nocky Mountains Indiana North West Tarritorloe Cantor United States Inlinoa Pacific Nailway Armica Frontier France Regina Lisconatablea Aflancic Cacliffe

Lobster Heist Ends With Market Laughs in Glasgow

A Scotsman in Glasgow strolls with his dog when a lobster shopkeeper scolds a customer for whistling to his lobster. A lobster leaps onto a toppling display, causing chaos as the creature clings to the seller’s apron and yelps.

Glasgow Colllo Colle Alde

Local Notices From Eden Mill Twenty? Community Reports

Eden Millb W. AL 8 Rockwool continues Presbyterian Church gathering at Mrs. Wm Croft’s home with good attendance. Young People’s Social at United Church held a tea on the 23rd. A contest determined weekly meeting attendance with winners entertaining the losers. Various local updates include hospital recoveries, social club dances, and a practice game by the local Vanoball team Saturday evening.

Rockwool Continuing Wm. Croft The United Church Yall Wonun Jun Hanten Ruth Jug. Gilbertson Merc. E. Calvert John Wilwon Jin General Hopital MecCartes Fa Meg J Norelst Burt Rudd Rockwood V2 Anderaon Quelah My. McPurhino Ye Robyun N. H. Marshall Marxshult Dame Place Dtov A. K. Muruh John Marehall Vanoblall York

Fragmented Tale From Town Dispatch With a Missing Name

An incomplete report describes a town incident where a man interacts with a group and mentions a pattern of mischief. The narrative includes dialogue fragments about identity and a police visit, but many names and specifics are garbled.

Breakthrough Facial Care Offer for Clearer Skin

Make up your mind today to give your skin a Peat chance to get well. You’ve seen promises of ointments and salves that clog pores but fail to fix the problem. Go to BH. J, Yusaari or any reliable drugstore today and obtain an original Bottle of Meono's Emerald Oil. The first application gives relief and a few short treatments prove the product’s effectiveness.

Casey Nicky Valvea Yusaari Meono

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