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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 27, 1929

Page

1

Community Church Services and Notices

Church schedule lists morning and evening services with musical selections and a 10 am Sunday School lesson titled The view. A note invites strangers to the ushers for pastor contact and an evening prayer meeting. Also sale notices for a Hermiman piano and assorted items and a funeral attendance reminder for Walker Lodge A F and AM.

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Bargains in Used Farm Equipment Ad in Ontario

Pioneer Equipment Company at 19 Woolwich Street Guelph Ont lists multiple used farm items including Massey Harris mower International tractors Delaval cream separators and a John on the Spot engine. Each item is described with model and capacity specifications for quick sale.

Massey-Hais Aeassey-Harris H. P. Gilson H. PF. International Pioneer Equipment Company Woolwich Street - Guelph Ont

Frocks in assorted fabrics and pastel shades priced

Summer dress selection presents Waah Frock in cimity voile bastite fupi croysheen with prices from 2.49 to 4.98 and Silk Frocks in washable crepe and flat crepe from 7.95 to 19.75 in pastel shades and white.

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Community's Social Life Briefly Recaps Visitors

The week's social notes list residents and guests from Toronto Riverdale Guelph Hamilton Rochester and Chicago visiting Acton Brant County and surrounding towns. Highlights include weddings travel for holidays and new jobs as families and friends gather across Ontario and beyond.

Acton News Briefs and Social Items From July Meeting

An urgent meeting of Indy bowlers of 1020 is set for the Club House on Tuesday evening July 2 at eight o'clock. Examinations for High School Entrance are being written with Acton Ochoal sending forty six pupils. Visitors receive a Welcome Home as Acton hosts a celebration with a reception committee listed. Scout Jamboree delegates from Brampton include George Little. Teachers were entertained at the Manse by Rev and Mrs Stewart as retiring staff receive books. Golden weddings honor Perryman and Rogers couples, and the McDonald Lowrie wedding at St Alban's Acton joins families from Toronto. Alcohol and traffic issues surface after a near collision on Crewsona Camera. Arthur Marchand faces jail for intoxicated driving.

Acton Ochoal Acton Public Schoal Tureday C. Stewart Acton Lorna Bannockburn Manse Mica Bt. J. McDonald Mics Nelle Anderson Anton MacDonald Mm. C. E Ruddy Stewart Ell Thomas Perryman, Jr Actonn A. P. Love Toronto David Rogers Sir Thomas Tyronbo High Park Mr. Rogers Thomas London United Church Crewsona J. W. Hall Guelph Arthur Marchant Milton Leon Mira Marchand Attle Mall Marchand Brothers Arthur Marchand Moore

School Board Meeting Chooses Continuation Principal

A special school board meeting discussed engaging teachers for next year. The secretary will advertise for a continuation school principal in the Mail and Empire with three insertions. Odbert accepted on the staff and Yarbour of Hilbury also engaged.

Mira Wilson A. P. Mavill B. Deswick O. It Agnew Chatman George Hall Mrr Ward Allandeale Hall Mall Acton Prince McDonald Noard Louch Mn. BM Empire Lobe Frantee Beswick Second Mt Mize Odbert Athhool Miss

Acton Track Meet Promises Big Three Days Of Speed

The Acton field day on July 1 draws 200 plus entries with a 6 mile distance race the highlight. Notable sprinters include Dilly Reynolds, Johnny Cuthbert, Frank Hughes, and Len Powell among many others from Duffalo, Utica, and Toronto. The Toronto Ladies Club plans to send top girls to the Canadian championships, while a new boys under 16 hundred yard dash adds color to a crowded program.

Lou Marah Acton Dilly Reynolds Johnny Cuthbert Hana Oldag Duffalo John Monnoch Utica Frank Hughes Jack O'Reilly iTed Butler Preddy Phipps Albert Liberty Caperal Dick Wilding Harold Webster Ute Leigh Miller Vic Holiday Au Binors Alexandrine Gibb Toronto Ladies’ Club Montreal Toronto Hamilton Dot Brookahaw Myrtle Cook Hilda Cameron Grace Ratsiey Elinor Leatle Peggy Matheson Gertie Johnson Vioket Hodd Marg. Nye Alamilton Pats Capreal School Milton Highcool Margaret Grincell Acton A. A .C Uke Bill Tusker Orel Duffey Ernie Wyer Toronto Star Dominion Bay Ontario

Calithumpian Parade Prize List Brightens Morning

A large array of prizes will be awarded at the Calithumpian Parade on Monday at 6:00 am in the Park. Awards include Best Decorated Car, Best Decorated Wheelbarrow, Best Dressed Couple, Best Fancy Costume, and many more, with notable donations from local sponsors. The spectacle features a showcase of silver cups and a wide range of prizes for national and comic character themes.

Hargis Wiles E. J. Masnard Hest T. Seynuck A. DB. McLean Parker Dros John Duli G.oa G.oo Maggie Jigge Weston Cula J. G. Lindsay Heathport WM. L. Harrison

Local Notes Include Gatherings and Farewells

Maud Young returns home from illness and her sister Misa Narbarn Young recovers. Mrs Smith resigns as Peacock School teacher and takes a position at Erin School. A garden party at Mer Chester Durt’s home near Coningsby draws many locals. Toronto visitors clan and family visits occur at the Mekkechnie home. Dublin Women’s Institute holds June meeting with long toasts and a banquet. Funeral for Ida H. Coldwell noted with numerous ministers and relatives in attendance. Various community events include graduations, picnics, and neighborhood visits across Eramosa and surrounding areas.

Mins Maud Young Toonto Misa Narbarn Young Smith Peacock School Erin Mer Chester Durt Coningsby Mira Kirk Toronto John MekKechnie Stobert Mecktechnie Elmore Donald and Wttle Flora Jean Rochester Callura

Church Street To Be Through Street At Acton Council

Acton Council discussed turning Church Street into a through street and ordered by law preparation for Highway Department approval. They also planned curb notices for Maria Street and River Street, and instructed actions on cigarette tobacco sales and speed limits in the park.

Tannen, Thetford Marrison Br. Nelzon Reeve Manon J. M. McDathald Churell Maria Etrecta J. Warnard Duncan McDougall Park Acton “Tanning Co Acton Pre Para W. R. Kenney Pall Pair Board Corneil Church Street Highway Department Acton Tan Fei McPhercon W. T. Wheeler

Local church notes and social events fill a busy week

Rev Bruce of China led services at United Church and gave an illustrated China lecture. Dr Bruce of Toronto preached here last Sunday. Rev Graham of Winchester spoke at the Presbyterian Church. Community plans a minister search as Rev Gosselin departs for Victoria Harbor. Socials, visitors, and holidays mark the week with many travels and family gatherings noted.

Given Bros J. B. Vannatter Georgetown United Church Kitching Corwhin Crick Fenwick Biles Ida H. Coldwell Meon H. A. Graham J. A. Stewart P. EB. Vipand Guelph A. A. Laing Belwood C. L. Poole Acton Mr. G. Gandier Ballinafad C. J. P. Jolliffe Ela J. H. Wells Islington G. R. Kitching Thistieton J. W. Kitching Hamby N. A. Hurtout Hutton W. J. Alten Lowville N. D. Mackinnon Naval Dr. Dickie Mer. McLean Mr. Firth F. J. Parri Bronte J. Wo G. Ke. Kitching Wiliam R Percy Kitching Harry Caldwell John G Kitching Naasagaweya Ponzanby Harford Ponthill Hageraville Waterford Curries Miles Imogene Smith Nursc Toronto Mimns A. le Laird Bruce China Mr. Graham Winchester Presbyterian Church Eden Mills Rockwood E. L. Gosselin Victoria Harbor W. A. Dickieson Albert Gray Kenneth Ayies Hana M. Pearen Dundas Noslat Clarence Lynch Aéiss Mathleen Lynch Iriolds Leslie Evanston Robert Croft Johnston Hewat Bimcoe Minnie Nickell Merc. Nickell J. Burnsiee Grand Valley Anus Carter Oshawa D. G. Aitchell Miss Mitchell Afr Charles Mitchell Mra Stone Church Jabe Smith Detroit Ellwood Harria Charlea J. Harria Mia Lucille Brown Filnt Mich Michigan Glatz Filnt Technical School Heinst Lachlan McKinnon White C. He Harris Jason Mth Mina Marjorie Mcfarlane Puslinch J. A LitWe Archie Murray

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