17 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
1
The Methodist Church Acton announces Rev J M Mover to preach morning and evening services with Sunday School at 2 30 p m. Also lists sales ads for three Detroit looms and a trunk, and a notice seeking a finder reward through Lorna Kennedy. Includes comfort ads and a fox pups notice. House sales and cattle astray notices follow with contact details for Richard and Thompson.
Reduced hydro rates take effect with a minimum net bill of ten per month. Council minutes note wage, tax, and utility accounts examined. Actions include appointments, salary approvals, and repairs to town infrastructure as plans proceed.
A large Beardmore event near Toronto and Acton gathered employees for a dinner and entertainment. The afternoon featured sports and machinery displays, amid warm weather and strong community spirit. The program included music by the Ontario Mounted Utes and a town hall dance, with happy crowds and promises to attend future company gatherings.
Fragmented OCR summary describes Waterworks electric line issues and a local event in Acton with baseball talk, memorial races, funeral notices, and social gathering details. Mentions individuals like Mr. Acton and Fred Hoardimare and a Toron to winner, with community turnout and refreshments. The text is garbled but centers on Acton civic activity and a memorial obstacle race.
Listing describes a farm for base use with about 100 acres and a 11 room stone house plus attached woolshed. Includes a 72 by 42 bank barn with shed, water supply, and a 43 by 28 outbuilding. For price and possession details contact the listing office in Caumpbstivitta, New Brunswick.
A long council meeting discusses factory wall reinforcements, waterworks plans, and street work. Debenture and bank borrowing by laws are approved, including 20000 for water projects. J J Coveney named Chief of Municipal Office with Ontario Temperance Act duties. meeting adjourned after routine motions and reports.
The Toronto paper reports the death of Guelph merchant G B Ryan after a critical operation at the Power Graduary Hospital in New York. Born in Georgds town, he built a long career in dry goods, operated in Guelph and then in Owen Sound, and served as director of various companies. The obituary notes his community leadership, including roles with mutual insurance and Sunday school, and mentions his family and the long impact of his work on colleagues and employees. The report highlights extensive tributes from friends and associates at a memorial service held in Guelph.
Acton High School held promotion examinations in June with reports including names such as Lloyd Lip and instructors guiding the transition from form to form. The article notes community events, school activities, and related notices across Acton, mentioning local figures and the school’s ongoing celebration of student achievement and civic life.
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