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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
3
A garbled snippet hints at a discussion over formation, drafting, and an annex with possible names Doyle and Ana involved in planning. Details are unreadable, leaving the event and participants uncertain.
An incomplete obituary reads of Miss Nao nw ght er of Hugh MacDred who died after illness and care from Hany friends at Showans Church. It mentions Margaret E ail and Galpdon with her parents and notes nursing care years ago. A funeral will occur at an unspecified time due to poor weather.
A four year old girl was knocked down by an automobile lamp near Fort street in Toledo while crossing E street. Driver Atkinson stopped within a yard. the child was taken to Dr. Gray's surgery and suffered only minor bruises. Local notices mention church appointments and ministerial transfers in Hamilton and Welland.
Mr Jon Syods of Merchants Bank at Nian Ont and Florence Holmes of Toronto teaching staff visited over the weekend. Mr Eerl Brown of Ball Teleph has spent a week, likely in Hay oat bas, with McDon.
J Modra returns home after exercise session as A Jas. W. Moffat voices concerns on wal come. LE Wrinch speaks on Township standings and John Mandall urges perseverance for Sunday School workers. Rev Dayfoot from Toronto delivers inspiring talks on Sunday School’s future and its role for children. Officers elected include Jan Simpson president and J T Riechan teacher training. Rain dampens attendance but several speakers stress Sunday School importance.
Sapper J V Coloanu writes from Crowborough England describing departure from Ireland and Liverpool, sight of green hills and mist, calm harbor days, convoy protection by destroyers, train journey through scenic routes, and camp setup with strict discipline. He notes rations, discipline, and hopes Harold Nichlin joins a large engineer contingent.
An OCR readable fragment describes a wedding scene with a sister in law role, a bride in gray attire and a white hat, carried by a party with a banquet of valley and orchids. The decor features palms, white hydrangeas, and related arrangements.
Fragmented report lists Toltos, Ford, Burns, Lyon, Eman, Allen, Bernice, Mahon and others connected to grader repairs, expenses to government loan, and local council actions. Mentions Eromosa Council reply on state labor, pathmaster appointment replacing John King, and appeals on asset disposals with several sums and adjustments.
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