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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
6
The Acton Free Press lists obituaries and brief notes from Corwhin Pool Harbour and Acton including surnames McCullough Hall and Anderson. June entries record deaths, and local updates note examinations, Fairbanks Tinkery work, tennis, church activity, and community events.
A long, mixed page of Halton area notices covers concerts, lawn bowling openings, and county judge activity. It notes a June 1 music program, the Bannockburn Lawn Social on June 26 at the Clarridge home, and the Milton Liberal-Conservative Association meeting on June 16 with speakers Gordon Wilson and others. It also reports Halton judges seeking help in Toronto, Campbellville’s 3-1 win over Mansewood, bees and chicks arriving by parcel post, and a traveler’s appeal highlighting loyal local printers and a tour motorists camp discussion in Horton.
Social and Personal notices list residents and visitors: Minavell Holt at home for the week, MWe LE Gurney of Wingham in town last Thursday, Mink Oya Mowat from Toronto over the weekend, Mrs RL Wanatrougt-vintted from Toronto last week, Mr Charton Laaty of Toronto spent the weekend with Clouds hore, Mer, Ernent A. Hrowy of Toronto in town over the weekend, Mint Myrtly Dille of Toronto spent two days this week at her home, Blas Kathleen Gibbons of Hamilton spent the weekend at her home, Jo tn Mim b 20 Lindasy spent a few days this week with friends in Toronto.
The Acton region press notes a June 17 gathering at the Cheboitte Mission Kalwo with a daytime and evening program. It reports engagements, local visits, race results, and community notices from Campbellville to Norval, including road work, land purchases, and Ontario Agricultural College anniversary coverage.
In a New England town an old negro Pompey is teased about false teeth while a boy Peter endures mockery at school. A backward boy remark sparks humor at home. The page also lists farms for sale in Halton and Wellington counties, tender notices for Court House repairs, and a sweet cream order demand from Acton Creamery.
Milton fourth year results list Misa Joan KR Panton Be An as admitted to Master of Arts. Convocation will be at Town Hall Milton on Monday June 16 at 2 pm with talks by Gordon Wilbon Sr Wentworth and MP Dr. E K Andoran. Flowers arranged in Victoria Park. old boys and girls gather June 27. Also notes Harry Henderson heads south after visit with Canadian old friends. Anniversary services at Heston Church June 33 followed by a garden party at J A Carton Monday June 23. Omah Women’s Institute meets at Mrs F C Wilmott home with about sixty ladies. Mrs Lowe of Toronto spoke on How to Award Accidents and Wealth.
Obadiah McCullough 66 of Rockwood died Friday at his home 631 Woolwich Street Gosiph after a Thursday paralytic stroke. He was born near Everton and practiced in Levack Sudbury area before moving to Guelph. Survived by wife Beatrice daughter four brothers and one sister. Funeral from his residence Sunday to Everton Cemetery after service at the Disciples Church. Also notes Rockwood dental student achievement and a tea advertisement inserted in the issue.
Creditors of Margaret Lomirk Vim antier a deceased resident of Acton Ontario must file full particulars of their claims within one month from June 12 1924. After expiration the executors will distribute the estate to those entitled and will not be liable for claims not previously notified. Dated June 12 1924. Yi Mra Bh Vannatter William Near Executors VA N Farmer Acton Ontario. Solicitor for Executors.
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