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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 16, 1927

Page

6

In memoriam notices from Acton and area events

A garbled plea and memoriam segment lists several notices dated June 1927 and a 1975 obituary. It mentions Icekton, Suse 4 1027, William Henry Anderson, Vanholm McKennie, Colin C. Kitching, Dr A A Fmett, and Margaret A Cobban, with family remembrances from Hwulyvand and family.

Plea Andermhon Icekton Whiam Fhenry A. A Fmlett Wuuhihd Minrgwaret A. Cobban Acton

Acton Notes From The Diamond Jubilee Year Event

Local brief notes from Arion Free Press report preparations for the Canadian National Exhibition, garden blooms, upcoming juvenile celebration, new cars, bandstand plans, and public works. Mentions Acton parade costumes, rail rates, and community visits. cites local officials, builders, ministers, and residents with scattered events and renovations.

Acton Cattle Killed as Storm Topples Tree Wreck

A severe storm last week felled a tree that struck a cattle under its branches killing Acton district cattle. The herd owned by Mdyare Wing tan of Morfat was beneath the tree when the bolt hit, tearing the lighting fixture in the nearby shed and causing damage to a Chevrolet ear van. No people were hurt. Also noted: local officials shuffled appointments and community notices from Guelph to Acton including changes at the Humane Society, Children’s Aid, and depot plans. Trafalgar citizen injured. Acton Gazette reports a presentation in England and a Home-Coming misadventure near Hamilton.

Mdyare Wingtan

Three Killed In Crooked Road Collision Near Helbourne

A deadly Saturday crash near Crombie's Croambig, four miles south of Helbourne, left three dead and three seriously injured. The party, including Afr and Mrs Win Graham and Mrs Thontay Wurngido with her young daughter Trene, were returning from Canmania toward Orangeville when a collision occurred.

Virsa Ajured Crombie Wilea Wouth Hhelbourne Afr Win J. Graham Theatre Con Wialleia Thebte Mra. Thontay Wurngido Mra. Gea Trene Canmania Orand Valley Orangeville

Neighborhood News at Midgwood Park Amid Weekend Events

The Allvation Army group from Guelph held a Sunday concert in Midgwood Park while a church gathering marked Nockwood’s anniversary. Residents noted quilts and a midday power project. Hazarday hosted a friendly game between St. James Halleball from Quelphy and Joos, with Joos prevailing. Aberfoyle’s baseball squad visited Monday and defeated the local team.

Guelph Mdgewood Park Nockwood Anlion Jonaph “Allison Toronto The United Church W. BM Met Quelphy Joo Aberfoyle

The Peril of Dad Company

Jim the dog is blamed for a stray attack on sheep and an opossum hunt after a neighbor’s incident. A pack of dogs roams from the Tendersted area, leading to a gunshot wound and a dramatic pursuit through woodland, ending with a failed hunt and questions about the attack.

Jim Jilin Meilow Dage Jong Ind Jin Aldo Saat Watad Quest

Death notices and community notes from Nansagaweya district

The notice records the death of William Tarker aged 79, who emigrated from England to Canada about 20 years ago, with funeral details and pallbearers named. It also reports the death of Mrs. Colin C. Kitching of Job 31 Naminguweya, who died at Guelph General Hospital after surgery for pneumonia, age 64, with funeral arrangements and church affiliations. The piece mentions a thunderstorm injuring a local man, a youth band forming with the United Church, anniversary services at the United and Presbyterian churches, and various social and visiting notes from Rockwood, Tachkwwood, and surrounding areas.

Win. Tarker Nansagawayn Canada Northumberland Ingland Hinton Inez Intermont Belo Tachkwwood Cemetery Mewarn John Slater Robert’ Kingsbury Cameron Ramahaw Charlea Laaby Robert Watson Stanley Fulton Decepnod St. John's Anglican Church Trockwood Inabelin- Itching Colin C.kitching Job Naminguweya Pana Guelph Shea Sho Cameron Kitching Rockwood Cemetery Intermont Norrow Award Wiington Moffat Myhtiday Thenexer United Church Misa Nolo Kipyabury Dundas Knatchbull Mian Mary Darby Quelph General Hospital Knatchkbull Naanagaweya

Entered Into Rest Wilma Tmenty Awmdnon

Obituary notices for Wilma Tmenty Awmdnon and Dr A Elliott recount a life of long residence in Acton and Edmonton. The text lists survivors including children and relatives, notes multiple moves from Acton to Goornetown Calgary Edmonton and other locales, and records a funeral date and Abel Bourne cemetery informant details.

Wilma Tmenty Healden Christinan McCarty Gona Daumhtora John Courval Alta -Stenry Hamuel Rogers Alta Mra

Rockwood Trustees Meet Approves Bills and Investments

The Rockwood village trustees met in the Town Hall on June 8 at 8 p.m. All members present with Thatchar in the chair. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Expenses listed include Police Village accounts for W. Emin, Foadinig Leaves, H J Edwards, Holman, Harris, and others totaling various small sums. work on Warrin and Mary Streets. letters from Hewat. and a decision to invest 1,000 in Ontario government bonds at 4 1 4 percent to mature in 1947. Tenders were invited for cementing a sidewalk from Christie Street to Main Street. Meeting adjourned.

Police Village Te Town Hall At & P.m Thatchar Provie Oun W. Emin Foadinig F. J. Hdwards Wetheral Street Bridge Street Holman Division Street Mary Street Mary Harris el Ciordy Uelitrigg Harrin Street Sting & Co Ibo H.C Rodo Aires H. Holman Warrin Edwarda Mckenzie and Jackson Strpeta Valley Road R. Hewat Letterhendy Hydro Dyer Mt. Hewat T C Ontario Province of Honda Wan Christie Main Street Royce

Notable Tales Of Margret In The Old World Tombs

A tale recounts Margaret's first voyage to the Old World where she visits tombs of famed figures from kings and nobles to soldiers and revolved around executions and pardons. In Naples she ponders Napoleon's tomb and questions with her father about Waterloo and the fate of emperors, ending with a plain answer from Margaret who feels satisfied.

Margaret Kinga Aquecoha Princeutca Lorda Indiea Pelenta Paria Newark Tribune Papag Helena

A GOOD MANAGER Murufucgarer Confusion on Business

A terse exchange reveals a manager's comment that the worker carried on the business while married, followed by another remark that he did indeed carry on but forgot the business. The snippet hints at humorous miscommunication about duties and memory.

Murufucgarer

Unclear OCR Fragment on Employment and Training

Fragmentary text lists wires, pails, and work trials, mentioning nerve work and beauty culture tasks. Mentions Muateatedentas Torneo Vranehen and employment service, with a call to contact for details at a training or job program.

Torneo Vranehen Taranto

Farm shop advertises tools and repair services

An old advertisement from Actden Ontario promotes an accessory shop serving farming needs. It highlights machinery parts, crop protection, road and corn mixers, track car rope and pulleys, and repair services. It invites customers to visit the headquarters at Front and Wood and Alde-delivery and Way Lander.

Fieiuion Provico Front & Woot Mowot Jay York Poorlent Courtrom J. W Carberreephone Actdén Ont

Summer Footwear Advertising Card

Oxfords pumps tennis shoes bowling oxfords strap suppera and sandals offered at lowest prices for quality footwear buy now for summer use local store sale listings provide clear pricing and selection in period newspaper tone

Quick Easy Way To Make Better Jams And Jellies

A vintage ad style note promotes a method for better jams and jellies. It claims a one to two minute boil, Certo involvement, and saving juice for richer fruit flavors, suggesting a simple, reliable process to increase yield. It mentions a free booklet.

Jane Follins

Clearing Auction Sale for Jersey and Dairy Cows

Local auction notice for a public sale of mixed dairy cows and calves from Peter Hiltg at Lot 2,drd Line, Winn, near Acton. Sale Friday June 24 1927 at 2 pm with cattle including Jerseys Holsteins Shorthorns and calves, milking and breds. Terms cash with $10 credit note option. auctioneer RA Kerr Acton.

Peter Hiltg Winn Acton Uel Jeraey Mike Jervey Helfer Jeruey RA. J. Kerr Eramose Guelph Rockwood Honsezs Jerney O. Ac Tony Bleich Welch Goodyear Bteo Fye Guy Ar Akida Waterloo Bay Waterloo Graton Matiufactory the Royal Bank Titockwood A. F. Auld ALA Roy Hindley

Notice to Creditors in Acton Ontario

Notice to creditors of Margaret Itfowrurt late of Acton Widew Ontario. Creditors must present full names addresses and claims by a specified date under the Thirty Act 16 George V Chapter 40. An administrator will be appointed July 14 1937 to distribute the estates and creditors may be liable for claims not filed.

Margaret Itfowrurt Acton Widew Ami Heelan Georgy Chanter

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