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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 30, 1927

Page

4

Acton District To Erect Concrete Garage On Ceargetreet

Acton and District Orla Necker of Detroit plan a concrete garage on Ceargetreet at once. A large lawn project is also noted for St Jude's Church site on Kini Street with an iron fence to be built. A George's simare concert was held Friday. attendance aided by good weather. Mrs Winior Grout, daughter of Rev G T Grout of Oakville, set to tour Magland for two months starting Wednesday.

Orla Necker Detroit Chiaweal Tilalet Ceargetreet George' Simare

End of the world not worth dwelling on

A Record-News editorial dismisses end of the world sermons and letters seeking more on the theme. The piece argues life is busy with responsibilities, and the true end comes with death, if one lives rightly.

Record-News

Island Picks Liberals End Government Control Drive

The Prince Edward Island election results show Liberals winning decisively as the province rejects Government Control. Voters cast a clear preference against advanced temperance legislation, signaling a shift that observers say may influence other provinces. The Island’s stance stands as a notable example in Dominion politics.

Prince Edward Island Ontario Prince. Edward Island Dominion

Change in Free Press publication time to Thursday evening

The Free Press moves publication from Thursday morning to Thursday evening to fit new conditions. The shift follows improved machinery and town habits of receiving the paper on Wednesday, with office efficiency and better weekly summaries promised for readers.

Free Press Tri Frag Press

Accidents and Compensation Rise in May Reports

In May 1927 the Workmen's Compensation Board recorded 5 053 accidents with 33 deaths and total benefits of 502 114 72. Medical aid accounted for 97 632 07, higher than May 1926. Year to date benefits neared 2 500 000, about a million per month. Mrs Morley notes more minor injuries and urges industry wide accident reduction.

Workmen’s Compensation Board Workmen's Compensation Board R. B. Mar Iey Industrial Accident Prevention Associations Erist Morley

Sixty Years of Confederation And After Editorial Reflections

An editorial recalls the Fathers of Confederation and the path from union to present. It asks what the current generation will contribute by the centenary, urging vision, pluck, and steady effort to ensure progress and pride for future Canadians. It urges perseverance despite others' actions and to fulfill the high aims of nation building.

Medina Fathers of Confederation George Brown John Gault John A. MacDonald Prince Edward Island British Columbia Confederation Canada Crow

What a Relief Lindbergh Review Hair Looks

A New York Times writer praises Lindbergh noting relief at a young man with natural hair. The piece contrasts polished, varnished looks with uncoated sensations, calling trendy youths shiny and unattractive like varnished furniture and water rats when hair is slicked back and chins recede.

New York Times Lindbergh Charles Lindbergh

Citizens urged constructive view on municipal issues

A Kincardine Review-Reporter editorial scolds chronic critics of the Council and public bodies. It urges residents to participate, share constructive ideas, and organize to push community plans rather than merely complain. The piece echoes broader town sentiment.

Council Electric Light and Water Commission Queen Street Kincardiné Review-Reporter

Dominion birthday notes and temperance rhetoric

Editorial notes celebrate Dominion's birthday with commentary on long celebrations and a critique of alcohol policies. It questions government control as a temperance measure and urges curtailment of drinking. Officials announce Banff-Windermere Highway and Lake Louise Field road open for the 1027 season with expected tourist growth.

Banff-Windermere Lake Louise Field Road Canadian Rocky Mountains

Woadey Tale Of Awan Automaton Pursuit

A garbled note recalls an early and unlikely encounter involving a autonomous vehicle or motorized contraption. A man watches a distant rider pass by but finds himself startled by the unexpected sight and questions who could have imagined such a scene.

Local Notes From Georgetown and Toronto and Nearby

A sparse Georgetown section reports Mr John Magut of Hankatoon visiting his uncle Sheriff Webuler in Norval. It notes Mrs 221 Malr of Toronto recovering from a week at home. Also listed are Mr Harvey Wilkon of New York visiting relatives, Dr J Hugh Laidlaw from Ottawa visiting McColls, Eva Winfeld recovering well after appendicitis at Guelph Hospital, and Tropt H Scott recently injured in a Toronto highway accident leaving hospital. Milan Applebe returned from a trip to Haathige and Prince Edward County. Tarber of Tarpon Springs Fla, after month in Toronto and Queenstown friends, heads to Klaome in the South.

John. Magut Hankatoon Sherift Webuler Norval Malr Toronto Marvey Willkon New York Gud Sha WU Willaon J. Hugh Laidlaw Ottawa Spen McColl Haathige Prince Wyward Wo, Tarber Tarpon Springs Florida Yoronto Qeorie Frinnis Klaome Horald

Local Visits and Social Notes From Erin Advocate

Toronto visitors Mr Archie Thoynaoh and son John spent Sunday with friends here. Mrs G Nogers of Tillsonburg and Mrs Dave McMilan shared part of the week. J W Turner of Fifmaburg convalesces. Albert Marputt and family from Wine visited. Thanksgiving service held July 3 at 7 30 p m in United Church Erin. J H Conover of Crampton sold property on Went Caledon to W M Beora. Dr and Mrs Abbott hosted touring guests Hon Duncan Marshall and others in Canada. William Kennedley of Erin Township celebrated his June 19 birthday with family and 37 guests at a birthday table.

Archie Thoynaoh John Toronto G. Nogers Tillsonburg Dave McMilan J. W. Turner Fumaburg Albert Marputt J. Tom Top Confederation Hell United Church Erln M. Mir J. H. Conover Crampton Has Jnold Hin Connession Caledon W. MY. Beora Inverncan Scotland

Experiments Show Aluminum Pile Poor Quality Claim

A read fragment asserts experiments over thirty years prove that aluminum is a faulty pile material and notes Red Rose Tea is now aluminum graded with guaranteed condition, indicating broader concerns about adequacy and aging.

Milton News Highlights Mixed School Moves and Local Events

J Clarke of Cleveland visits father-in-law Edward Horaton as Mrs A T MacNabb recovers from a Guelph operation. Milton High School prepares for fall term. Mayor Irving returns after illness. George Robertson and spouse celebrate golden wedding anniversary. Royal White Lodge in Hornby hosts visiting officers from Guelph. Local football team loses to Preston 10 to 4 in a spirited match. Hiring news: Hepburn to become Aston High principal after summer break. Miss Hetterington to replace Mr. Watson.

J. Clarke Cleveland Ohio Edward Horaton A. T. MfacNabb Guelph Milton High School Irving Alaroan George Robertson Multen Palermo Royal Wack’ Perceptory Hornby Nperdy Priainie Burg Gum Fellows Mfr Hepburn Darlington High Schoo Mir. Mackillop Aston High School Misa Hetterington Mr. Watson

Town Notes and Local Moves Amid Summer Plans

Capt Johnston of Detroit spends the week in town renewing acquaintances. Mr and Mrs Gallagher return from Florida and will summer at Indian Point. Mrs C Smith and daughter Maxine depart for California with return via Canada. Mrs O W Rhynas and son Phil back from Winnipeg after convention attendance. Mrs W Bullard and Mrs Anderson motor to Cleveland to visit brother Frank. Potatoes in garden on Monday June 20 promise a fine crop. new in stores. Several teaching changes noted at Milton High School after summer break. Miss Cruick renames position, Miss Alexander resigns. Knights of the road reported in town. authorities plan to curb panics with county court action. Eleven transient travelers expected to be detained Saturday night.

Capt. Johnston Detroit Quinten Mepburn Hoy Milton Ulghchool Misa Duhum Milton

Unclear dialogue fragment from an old page segment

A strained exchange shows a painted vicar and others in a domestic scene. The dialogue hints at concern over a car purchase, driving safety, and a hospital visit, with nods and interruptions revealing tensions. The garbled OCR preserves character names and local tone without clear narrative.

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