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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 23, 1927

Page

6

Mourners Gather as Notices Parade Across Obituaries

A collage of born and died notices from a 1927 Ontario page lists births, marriages, and funerals. Entries mention families such as Mrs and Mr Hoy tun Wy ou Atte, Genery TMoaphial, Holly dane, Agnes [ather, Jom and Sarah MWeslop, and Maure, with dates in June. Specific obituaries include Denton Acton, Nelson Township, and Mabel Hrowaridge. The page also notes in Memoriam for Jane Bnyder, wife of Robert Gibbon, died June 23, 1920s, reflecting family tributes and local memorials.

Arten Hoy Olflo Marailart Agrnen Nairn Wits of T. Marshall Campbellvile Denton Acton Aimetin ‘Turner George Benton Rentudgee Nelton ‘Township Agnes [Ather Jom Sarah Mweslop Drownridge Trandon General Mabel Hrowaridge Mabel Mc Fhall A. Mrowarldye Hig- Inte 161 College Brevet Toronto Clare Banamal Stacey MC Dy CL Husbind Pay Perry

Jubilee Week Sparks Acton News and Preparations

June Jubilee celebrations near. town reads about park entrance ready and decorative lighting planned. Weather and updates on the fairground walls, stand, and rink construction.

Walla Avinon Actonatores

Dufferin School Picnic Brings Pleasant Afternoon to Park

A Dufferin School picnic at Blue Royal Park Friday drew about sixty attendees. Teachers, scholars, and parents arrived by motor car for games, races, and a shared lunch. Prizes were awarded to children including Tonelli, Moyn, and Young Ladies’ Club members.

Blue Roytniu Park Tri Beta Quibta Tonelli Grace Moyn Ayrte Duce Prio Face Bari Nellie Hull Thia Soho Hantott Tin Dunn Mary Mil Austin Dunn Minu Hall W. Caxe G Gitin Melvin Joe Midy Halland Mtr. 8

Acton and District Attending Prous Mueting St Digwin

A fragmented report covers Acton and surrounding districts attending a meeting in Digwin, with various names and local references. The piece mentions Winged evenings, profit talk, and multiple small community items across Muskoka and nearby towns.

Muskoka Moore Lion Ak Weel Anaddeens Bs Ofidee Huntley Porenter Tahat

Acton’s Tlag Presented at London Ceremony

A letter from Stev. Dr. Moore to his brother describes Acton’s presentation to Sir Mary Brittain in London on June 9 1927. The visit included tours of the House of Commons and Lords, a reception by the Mayor and council, and a dinner at Percy Harvirs. The account notes the solemn ceremony and the attendance of dignitaries and townspeople as Acton’s flag or banner was presented with ceremony and pride.

Stev Moore Acton Marry Brittain Gasadop Eng Hall Ontario Paddy Urttain Humber Industrien Capech Osella New Park Ptrovia Holt Toy Town Oneoonhetum Ari Whale Council Coureney Laaly Urittada Percy Harviv Nate

Acton Social Notes Feature Wide North Halton Visits

The community’s social side highlights weekend and visiting activity with residents from Toronto Guelph Kitchener and Owen Sound seen in Acton and surrounding townships. Local families entertain friends relatives and travellers including Mohrie Crowley Brown Wallace Mitchell Kennedy Wood Johnston and many others while hospital visits engagements and a few engagements are noted.

Ints Kitchene Toronto Arthur Crowley Frantie Moohrie Swirdmore Stanley Mungetete Taranto Ming Touna Holmen Min Anne Minsee Oliva Rita .Thomans Guulph Tilchard Brown

Masonic Gathering at Georgetown and Oakville Branch Parade

Georgetown hosts a Masonic gathering under Milton Chapter No. 234 with reps from Gnedph Galt Grange wills Milton Brampton Xitcheror Lit- Ineraten Toronto and OLROF. Acton Hatton Chapter members attend and report an instructive evening. Oakville branch holds annual parade led by Worshipful Master Arthur Viner.

Georgetown Mivonle Wellington Wisaphen Milton Toyal Aron Manan Cromhe Gnedph Galt Grangewills Brampton Xitcheror Lit - Ineraten Toronto OLROF Halton Slaithin Acton Hatton Oakville Manonic Order Johnna Chuva Boc Arthur Viner Jolur Werhiptul Maxter Iitiner George Milles Kultthig

Local Notables and Obituaries Across Acton

The note lists deceased Dr Uber He Tord and Dr Stacey with practice history on Catley Street and Trinity College Medical Hoheal, plus family details of Mina Pearl Derry and descendants. George Merton and Mrs Benton are noted for recent deaths and illness. funeral plans mention At. Jatph's Church. An obituary cadence marks transitions in the Acton community.

Uber Stacey Catley Street AL Beepwood Old Trinity College Medical Hoheal Prac Acton Dénfanin and William Mote Ro O Ts.olough Allenton George Menton Galked Main Street Mra Hunton Hay Mra. Benton Talen de Pasion Armella ‘Turner Mra Benton England Tealde Mra Joann J. Amith George Fred ‘Turner Agdsh Mhus B. Turner Nan

Neighborhood News Dublin Women’s Club Holds June Meeting

The Women’s In Mutate group met at the home of Mrs Fell on Wednesday June 14 with several members present. Mrs Bracken attended. program included a reading by Frank Jr and a community sing. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs Viola Sprawls on the lawn at Mrs J P Rob.

Dublin Women'n Inmutate Mra Mra Bracken Stra JT Frank, Jr Mira Viola Mra. J.P. Rob

Funeral service for Mrs Colin Kitching held in Guelph

The funeral for Mrs Colin Kitching of Guelph, who died last week, was conducted Wednesday afternoon by Rev A Donaldson with assistance from Stev. John Littl. Many friends attended from among relatives and neighbors. Interment was at the Friends Cemetery. Proceeds from a later gathering surpassed $40, and upcoming anniversary services were planned at Edela Milla Presbyterian Church with Rev. Strachan preaching.

Tate Colin Kitching Guelph General Hosphtal Rev. A. Donaldson Stev. John Littl John McKenzie Onpringe Wo. Underwood Eyerton Wim. Sutton Himmone Texan Annie MckKenzie Gueph Cameron Friends’ Cemetery Mra G. Murn Prasbyterian Church Dorothy Douglan WI. Menderson Agnes Whiker Kilgabeth Gray Guelph Mim Margaret Strachan Rev D. Strachan Presby Terimm——Church United Church Edela Milla Presbyterian Church Strachin Owen Sound Wether Uysewood Park United Church Sunday School Uxhibidon Park Edna M. Pearen Amherstburg Dhe Nan George Portagee Howe Toronto Johnston Hewat Stanley Georgy Plummer Slmcre Lesle Swanston Wis Fred Hamilton Pghway Vines Tae “Phuren Alma Street Jolie's Brlenda

Summer fair week draws crowds at Onpringe farm event

The Obpringe community hosted a week long sequence of activities including agricultural displays and dancing. Farmers, families, and visitors gathered near The Second line north of Onpringe for a planned evening July 4 celebration with garden pool demonstrations and a drawing event.

Farmers' Accessory Shop Ad Offers Farm Machinery Parts

A quaint notice from J. W. Varderrel markets Farmers' Accessory Shop in Katon Ont. It promotes used machinery parts and a range of implements for crop care. The ad invites customers to visit the shop with courteous service and prompt attention.

Seayon Hama Wimart Negsdon Trane & Wool Mower J. W. Varderrel

The Wonder Metal of the Age In Modern Containers

The passage praises a metal called Animally or ten-Red Rowe Ton as light, tall, flexible, and strong, ideal for fitting terms and especially suitable for use as a high quality container material in modern production.

Notice to Creditors for Margaret Stowart

Notice to creditors of Margaret Stowart of Acton Ontario widow who died May 1027 requires they send to the undersigned solicitors full names days and addresses and details of securities, if any, within the 16th July 1927. Administrators Albert Muddick and Robert Walter Stewart warning that those who fail to notify may not be liable for any claims. Acton June 16 1927.

Creditern Margaret Stowart Acton

Clearing Auction Sale for Dairy Cows at Acton

A public dairy cattle auction will be held Friday June 24 1027 at the Acton district yard. Numerous Jersey Jersey and Shorthorn cows aged from 2 to 7 years milking well and bred, including calves and yearlings, will be offered with terms cash under 10 and nine months credit over 9 dollars. Auctioneer R J Kerr Acton Co Ontario.

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Dance at Blue Springs Central Held Saturday Afternoon

A dance event at Blue Springs Central featured music by the UMiburg orchestra. Patrons reported a good time and activities continued into the afternoon.

Pionte Blue Springs Central Umiaburg Orelvstra

Labor Market Snippet From Port Area

Fragmentary aid wanted notice outlining wages for port work and various trades including electrical welding and beauty culture. Text appears garbled with scattered phrases and stray terms, showing incomplete job categories and unclear location.

Weite Painaties Cnette Ian St Werah

Summer ofgioong in Shaw s 12 schools Tolhin

In Shaw schools a summer term runs from July without holidays. Students attend as usual with daily activities and lessons. Officials note normal schedule and access to school facilities throughout the summer period.

SHAW Tolhin Itshia Howlytrar

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