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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 16, 1927

Page

4

Editorial Suggests Public Punishment Via Repeated Road Rides

A Halton column mocks prison terms by proposing riding along the county road second line all day as a harsher penalty. The writer, citing Milton and local figures, laments the county roads’ condition and urges Lt White to experience them with companions from Trafalgar Oakville and Nelson to highlight local neglect.

Brother White Halton Trafalgar Oakville Nelson

Those Level Crossing Accidents

An opinion piece laments frequent level crossing crashes and urges motorists to stop look and listen before crossing. It suggests abolishing many crossings or adding overheads while stressing driver responsibility and possible legal penalties for unsafe crossings.

Friendly Towns Show Need for Welcoming Signs and Hospitality

The Perth Courier urges small towns to back up friendly signs with real hospitality. It notes travelers pass through in touring season and warns that curbside welcome counts more than slogans. Communities should act warmly to make strangers feel at home and become repeat guests.

Perth Courier

Headlight glare prompts calls for tougher limits in Ontario

A provincial bid to curb illegal and excessive headlights is criticized as slow and ineffective. Officials promise action, but motorists escape penalties while glare continues to blind drivers at intersections, provoking public demand for stricter bulb focus and candlepower limits.

Sam Owen-Sound

Pembroke Dollar Day a Resounding Success

The Pembroke Dollar Day event drew broad public enthusiasm and strong merchant receipts. A Courier report credits cooperative effort, a well organized newspaper campaign, and advertiser support for a day described as the best in years with many stores achieving peak or record sales.

Acton Penbroke Courier Pembroke Teaver With A Bang, ‘Despite An All-Day Dawnpourt of ‘Revie Missouri Ite

Editorial warns motorists after ten child deaths in Toronto streets

The Globe editors lament ten child fatalities this year from automobile accidents in Toronto. Coroner Clendenan warns that despite past recommendations, fatal crashes rise with more cars on the streets. Education of parents and children is urged, with penalties for negligence if talks fail, and motorists urged to share highways safely.

the Globe Toronto Clendenan Wtree Balle

Community flags planned for Jubilee Park entrance

Editorial notes announce Lakeside Chapter 3. O. D. L E presents a flag to fly from the bandstand at the new Park entrance for the Jubilee Celebration. The piece reflects on sixty years and growing community interest as plans unfold.

Lakeside 3. O. Dle

Local Neighborhood News Highlights and Graduations

Mrs John D Dick visits Geldladity with her mother Mrs OG W Moutten. A. Cameron MacNell earns initiation after a ceremony. Mrs Welga Mathak wins a scholarship for general proficiency. Awards and lectures noted at Harriston City YWCA. Dorothy Motain and Violet Kine named as bright women graduates.

Quéiphy John D. Dick Wera A. Cameron MacNell W. J. MacNell Pontvilla Cecil Jarvik Moyne Georgétown Uwelga Mathak Oakville Wellealey Wosphyl Tusulay Harrlton City Dorothy Motain

Toronto and Ottawa visitors mingle in town events

Miss Agnew Moeod of Toronto hosts a visiting party with Dr Campbell Laldlaw of Ottawa and Mr Wt Hynde. Georgetown and Guelph figures attend gatherings. A subway incident near John Blyed Bridge sees Mrs Henry back up her car, jump clear as it careens over an embankment. a horse-drawn team assists to recover the vehicle.

Agnew Moeod Toronto Yael Weels Campbell Laldlaw Ottawa Mita Wt. C. Hynde Maater Rotert Joe Hamilton Georgetown Irlanda Wren’ Livinestoné Toronto Police Force D. Livincatone University of Toronto Georgetown Narber Finley Allen Lioyd Thompson Reetnald Bulews RT. McQllivray Thintletown Weeny Sunday P.lcoll

Local Briefs and Notices From Milton and Surrounds

Wilyon Ur reports a new ward gate on Woodward Avenue as a minor item. Mrs. Coates of Martin Street broke her arm in a fall. George Eliot recovering well after an appendicitis operation. wedding invitations issued for Nev J. N. MecFaul to AtlAn Oster. The inspector for the Veronto Division interviewed applicants for a vacant post, hopeful appointment soon. Polls Magistrate TW P. Moore of Acton presided over power-trial courts in Halton. Ontario government made the appointment. Softball game at Agricultural Park saw Mount Upton beat Milton business men 14 to 13 in a close, spirited contest. Reformer Mr. Thonjags celebrated her ninety-ninth birthday with many congratulations. Milton street name plates with white letters on blue ground are being placed at street corners for visitor and resident use. street numbers to follow.

Davisata Woodward Avenus Veronto Gibson P. Moore Acton Léon Trenile Courta Halton Ontario Agricultural Park Mount Upton Milton Businean Mountainéera Abova Sesrd Thonjag Phe Milton Champlon

Burlington News Notes From Murfule and Toronto

Report of Murfule visitors Milka Mtuvdel and relatives arriving from Florida. Toronto University exams noted for May and a Niagara Grand Assembly theft incident. Vancouver and Edmonton travelers Arthur Hun and Pete Tait on a motor trip to Ontario visit A Ainley Stewart. Local Militerial Association annual picnic held in Duriday Park with happiness reported. Child Carrie Hirdet missing then found with Mabel Pratt on a Hamilton bound radial car near the canal.

Milka Murfule N.Y Thormay Mount Nemo Fred ‘Allen Marold Fioridé Aria Toronto University MayOeorer Hlanshard Niagara Grand Play Company Rit Brunchuie Arthur Hun Vancouver Pete Tait Hdmonton Ontario Mra. A Ainley Stewart Art Nev Val Mra Duriday Park Mru Mwiehlely Martha ‘Hirdet Wadehter Carrie Hamillton Mabel Pratt Wurlington Gazette

Engagement of Viola May Wilts to John Edward Wiladn

Local notices report the engagement of Viola May Wilts to John Edward Wiladn of Toronto and Morris, with the marriage planned for Tuesday beyond. The item also recaps several visits by residents from Los Angeles Toronto and London, and details a series of rural accidents including a wagon crash that injured Mrs Maguire and nearly fatally injured a child’s back.

W. Trobhinn You Angeles California PL Bush TY. Lane Haute Ste Marie Ontario A. ER. Halway Werle Daughter Toronto Loughead London J. M. Greel T. C. Foater Joseph Wilts Nin Viola May John Edward Wiladn J. If Wilson Toranto Dr. Wilton D. McDonald Maguire Thomas Salmon Ethel Tenco Wheela Jada Littl Tad Advocate

The Boy’s Lesson on Concentration and Observation

A boy warns against lack of focus and urges teachers to cultivate kids power of concentration. He argues that attention enhances perception and prevents wandering thoughts. Observation and controlled thought are key to balanced life and meaningful recreation.

Hye Barentw Hiv Ste Aemild

Fragmented OCR: unclear patient note and garbled dialogue

The readable portion shows a disjointed patient remark about Arenas and Tam Tbr with stray words and broken phrases, lacking coherent facts or identifiable events. No clear subject, action, or outcome is present in the legible text.

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