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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
7
In loving memory of AL A Clarke who departed this time on June 1. Cod knew she suffered and the hills were hard to climb. He closed her weary eyelids and whispered Peace be with HUBLAND AND FAMILY.
Acton notes two weeks to DM Celebration with June events and summer preparations. Builders advance the Halton Grave Co building as shops brighten. Fires, road work, and local meetings fill a busy Acton week with multiple notices and civic updates.
Mr du Lindsay has been on the sick list for some time. The community planned a gathering at Huttonville park on June 1. Mr Gandler of Essex visited his son. Mrs Ephraim Jrwindiehurst returned home after staying with her brother Mr William Allen in Brampton. Alfred Goper visited friends in Guelph. May reports from Gannockburn chapter list Senior I V and Junior II students with names such as Marjoris Crosa Ada Bprowl Viola Smith and Jessie Gross. Other entries include Ralph Denny Elva Wiley Archit McDonald and Hector McDonald. Those marked with an asterisk denote examination participants Jean Orr, Teacher.
Local notes report visitors from Acton and Limehouse, church parades, and a Railway Board decision delaying Limehouse station closure. Community groups hold gatherings at Bannockburn and United Church, with farewells, concerts, and a June women’s institute meeting. Distinguished visitors include Rev. Stewart of Guelph and Rev. Gandter of Ballinafad.
The Hydro Company work east of the village and near completion of their contract in Union vicinity raising expectations for power. Rev Mr Gandler to lead Eden Mills Ebenezer and Arkell congregations. United Church conference year begins July 1. Ailce C OC Henry of Montreal visiting Mr Marshall. Jos Moore attended Presbyterian General Assembly in Ottawa. Bara L W Proud returns from Renfrew visit. Local baseball team lost 9 2 to Moffat. Acton Women’s Institute June meeting June 6 at Mrs H McCutcheon’s home. Dublin Institute visitors showcased violin, paper on worth while, piano, and Girls’ Conference report. Minute Somerville and Aira Coller won a contest. A pleasant ball and lunch followed. Committees appointed: Programme, Hooth, A Balchoo, G I Agnaw.
The May gathering at Myra J Taiddick’s home featured Miss Cook of Reamsville giving a nutrition talk. Neighborhood Workers fundraiser noted and plans for June events discussed, with singing of the National Anthem to close.
The list shows May exams and merit rankings for Dufferin School No 10 pupils including Margaret McClean and Jack McClean. A Sunday concert by the Acton Citizens Band at Edgewood Park drew favorable crowds despite weather and officials plan further performances this season.
A catalog-style notice lists manure spreaders from I No 1 SBC RAUGEL and IN TERN ATIONAL DEERING, plus MASSEY HARRIS gear including binders mowers hay loaders and a 12 DE LAVAL cream separator. Pioneer Equipment Co at 10 Woolwich Street Guelph Ontario provides contact.
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