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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 28, 1928

Page

4

Georgetown News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Industry

Georgetown notes show Col Pedley of Ollvwa visiting Dr. Tetd a lant week and Mr Core Nurnis at his Toronto home over the weekend. Mina Josephine Wilson from Mitfula Wos pita was home, while Georgetown foundry under new management looks bright. Robert Scott of Georgetown spoke at a meeting in Hedland, and A J L Keddle of Beacon near Lake Michigan visits his writer. Marjory Erwin and family from Manchester returned after a long visit. Mayale McDonald joins Toronto Public Schools staff. Ired J Arthur and family of Duffalo visit W W Brownridge. Dr and Mrs PL Me Plahtr visit Toronto.

Col Daches Pedley Ollvwa Core Nurnis Toronto Mina Josephine Wilson Mitfula Wospita Georgetown Agala Robert Scott Hedland A. J. L. Keddle Thir Beacon Lake, Mich Mra W. Brooke Yen Erwin Marjory Maechester Min Mayale McDonald Toronto Public Schools Ired J. Arthur Duffalo Mira Plahtr W. W. Brownridge Herald

Erin and visitors frequent local social rounds in Erin area

Mr and Mrs T F Clough of Hamilton host Mrs and Mrs John Lewis and others while Mr J M Breel retires after visiting in London Ontario. Rev E R vill and DW A head to preach farewell from local United Church. Many residents travel to Oakville for church and a frost disruption touches the district.

T. F. Clough Hamilton Mfr John Lewis Daal Johnston Acton W. Y. Gray J. M. Breel Hag Afr GO. A. Cameron Grandview Farm Caledon William Afiler Zon Roy Elmer Miller Col!ingwood E.R. Vill Galt Edward L. Graham St. Louis Missouri D. Mc Vanel Shelburne Duncan Graham Graham Edward Graham Elderade Erin J. FP. Plaherty Erin High School Toronto University Convocation Hall Ocgoode Hall

Bank of Montreal reports optimistic business outlook

The Bank of Montreal summary portrays a favorable business climate with strong merchandise movement and ironclad credit. Manufacturing and mining show growth, building and railway activity rise, foreign trade expands, and savings deposits climb, signaling thrift amid a recessionary year. Cattle shipments to Great Britain resume, signaling potential follow up.

Bank of Montreal Great Britain

Acton Council Earns Credit For Stable Tax Rate And Progress

Town officials receive praise for keeping the rate at the same level as last year while improving services. The waterworks and school board show gains, arrears shrink, and street paving along with utilities upgrades reflect broad progress. Citizens urged to join in approving the calculated tax rate and visible community advancement.

Acton Public Utilities Commission Young Street Nerasiv

Advertising in Newspapers Boosts Trust and Patronage

The piece argues that readers trust advertising columns as much as news, since households rely on them for informed choices. It cites that wideawake merchants and manufacturers use newspapers to reach the home, shaping consumer confidence and patronage.

Ante Hgures Akely Pers Collingwood Bulletin

Nothing in the Paper Today Prompt for Gratitude

A quotation urges readers to thank the day’s lack of calamities and tragedies in town rather than complain, noting no fire, death, accident, or disaster occurred in the period observed. It frames news as a measure of communal safety and invites reflective gratitude.

Felowman

Border Cities Star Criticizes Liquor Law Enforcement

The Border Cities Star accuses provincial police of failing to enforce the Liquor Control Act amid alleged illegal sales near the border. It urges open government confession if the law cannot be enforced and questions who tipped Sunnyside Hotel patrons to the impending inspection.

Border Cities Star of Moss Sunnyside Star The

Roads and roadsides draw editorials from local papers

Editorial notes lament roadside weeds and rubbish on country lanes and urge farmers to tidy frontage. Despatches recall a St Catharines man escaping injury wearing a Christie hat. Talks cite CNE advertising and home opportunities while Milton roads face neglect and calls for scarifying and rolling to restore passable conditions. Local towns feature critique of long standing road conditions.

St. Catharines Porcupine Advance

Oakville News Briefs Highlight Local Movements and Sports

Oakville notes record farewell orders for Salvation Army leaders in New Zealand. News welcomes K D Marlatt home after England trip. Oakville Diamond: Oakville defeats Bronte by several runs to 3, Bronte placed bottom of league. Rotary delegate Forester attends Minneapolis convention. Alberton visitors from Alsuston visit W J Albertson and relatives. May Heinen visits from Courtright. Prink Decker family attends funeral of Mrs Waumaley. The Citizens Band delivers a strong program at George's Square. Bandmaster Williams praised for progress.

E. Hughes New Zealand Calvert Salvation Army K. D. Marlatt England Oakville Bronte Forester the Star Minneapolis Minn Rotary International Oakville Rotary Club Nelson Alberton W. J. Albertson Blar May Heinen Courtright Mircsa Cherrington Prink Decker James Waumaley Citizens’ Band George's Square Williams

Social Notes Highlight Milton Toronto Visitors and Local Growth

Miss Margaret Dewar of Toronto stayed with friends in Milton over the weekend. Clara Siardy and Isobel Andrews, nursing trainees at Guelph General Hospital, visited their homes here. Week’s visitors include Mrs. J W Magwood and daughter from Walkerville and Mrs. Kenneth Bratton and children of Toronto. Milton shows growing prosperity with three new factories planned. Miss Edith Dick departs for Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore after a month at home. Norman Straub and Mrs Straub suffered a collarbone fracture Saturday night. George Taylor of Rochester visits his niece Mrs Tickner before an extended trip to England.

Uae Ottawa Oakville Milas Peart Weldman Pittsburg Pittsburg, Where She Has Entered the Hospital To Train For 9 Three. Mrs. Heldman Pittenburg Milas Prorence Peart Woodstock Mien Alexander Charles Chambres Qazette Margaret Dewar Toronto Milton Clara Siardy Isobel Andrews Guelph General Hospital Nev J. W. Magwood Walkerville Kenneth Btratton Pacard J. MM. Denyes Wm. Greer, Jr Nelson Edith Dick John Hopking Hospital Baltimore Norman Straub Air Mira W. Etraub George ‘Taylor Rochester England

Men Be Yourself Big Day Envelopes Guide

Fragmentary page notes suggest a how to guide for personal success and beauty routines. Mentions Sara Enotar battery Waldlag and Supaedaicktay lay with references to Gumowr Bow and fashion items.

Sara Good Muchade Battery Waldlag Vubes Wille

Spoons and Spoons Not Sent Acknowledgments Mix Up Wedding Gifts

A young couple learns the wedding gifts include dining-room furniture and a set of spoons but the givers are unknown. Letters from St. Louis relatives reveal humorous misfirings and late gifts, with one cheque for a chair and cousins promising a leather chair and green Davenport.

Ward Louis Poatmark Blackhouse St. Louis Mes Loula Nephaw Richard Ctackhouse Courant Clara Hobgent Hob Denar Dorothy Green Davenport Gladys Bartha Margaret Rex Dotty

Lost Holiday in Timagami Forest Reserve Adventure

Vacationers seek a backcountry escape in Timagami Forest Reserve miles from civilization. Tourists can camp or use campsites, enjoy paddling, fishing, hiking, and guided excursions with a focus on health and recovery of nerves and muscles. Canadian National Railways offers information on Timagama holidays.

Timagami Canadian National Railways Timagam

Why is a new paper like a woman

A humorous department question from The Leader of Port Meade Florida asks why a new paper resembles a woman. The replies joke about features and reading ease while the correct answer notes personal ownership and not chasing neighbors.

Leader Port Meade Piorida

Jewels Demand Proper Ring Wearing Rules

The passage explains how rings should be worn on the hands to display jewelry correctly. Engagement and wedding rings belong on the left hand while other rings belong on the right, avoiding crowding on one hand.

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