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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 01, 1928

Page

5

Obituary and marriage notices from San Anielaa and Ontario

A set of local notices includes marriages in San Anielaa California on February 10 1920 and February 2 1920 in Guelph Ontario with listed parents in Los Angeles Bramona Township and Orillia. Also multiple memorials and obituaries from Vancouver Richmond Streetsville and Mississauga with ages and dates. Crestwood family notes honor Sarah Crewnon died March 2 1927.

Malinomith-Svetinich AL San Anielaa California Bydney Gialth, Jr Willian Bydney Simith Mary Irene Nordeen George Bretinich Los Angeles Mede Guelph Mary Miller John Grieve Bramona Township

Acton Local News Highlights March Opening Signs

The Acton Free Press reports a Royal Commission to settle the ballot issue, Oakville council spends 500 on publicity, the Acton Citizens' Band prepares for an April concert, and maple sugar preparations begin. Other notes include a new electric sign for KE J Haassard, a second place in an oratorical contest by Grace Gilbert, travel hazards from poor roads, and local incidents including a fall injuring Kenneth Mettinnon and a truck blocking traffic after getting stuck in snow.

Acton

Special Pictures at Wonderland Theatre This Week

Wonderland Theatre presents two pictures this week with Friday showing Sorrell and Son. Critics hail The Big Parade as a landmark with historic England settings. Next week on Wednesday and Thursday the feature The Big Parade returns, praised as a profound WWI romance.

Wonderland Theatre Sorrell and Son Borrell and Son England Canada Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Hewspujcra

Neighborhood Notes on the McDonald Family Visits

Mr. Harry McDonald of Oshawa spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ang McDonald. Gandy McDonald of Terra Cotta visited his parents. Mrs Wim J McDonald and family of Terra Cotta spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Angus McDonald. Mrs Houalkit of Georgetown visited with Mr and Mrs Angus McDonald. Kenneth McDonald has returned from farming wood in Terra Cotta.

Harry McDonald Oshawa Ang ' McDonald Gandy McDonald Terra Cotta Anyan McDonald Wim J. McDonald and Angus McDonald Houalkit Georgetown Angus Mc_Donald Kenneth McDonald Thame

Local Estate Auctions Fetch Good Prices

The sale of estates from the late John Clark and John Fo Witen drew strong bids on Friday and Tuesday. Anthony Allin of Nassagaweya sold his firm with stock on Guelph Road. Wilson of Guelph Stand rents his house to Anthony Alison. Ebenezer United Church Women’s Missionary Society to hold a birthday tea at the church next week.

Anthony Allin Total Cancermiion 4 Nassagaweya Guelph Road Anthony Alison Women's Missionary Ebenezer United Church

United Church Banquet and Concert In Town Hall

The United Church held an anniversary banquet and concert in Town Hall on Wednesday evening last week. The program by Guelph artists failed to excite, featuring solos by Mrs. Hardie Miss Holgate and Mr. Zeller with Prof. Holgate and violin by Mr. Hing. A day of prayer was observed by Ebenezer Arkell and Eden Billa ladies in the church. A sale of the late John Clark estate was successful last Friday and Mrs. Clark with son Calvin plan to reside in the village. Mrs. J Wright and Mr. A Allen visited friends in Guelph on Sunday.

The United Church Town Hall Guelph Hardie Miss Holgate Mr. Zeller Prof Holgate Hing Ebenezer Arkell Eden Billa John Clark Jno Robert Morton Oakville Annir Wellington County Oak- Vin Murton Hhr Erin Eramasa

Young People's Society Debating League Meets

The Monday gathering of the Young People’s Society featured a second round debate on whether all medical services should be free funded by the state. The affirmative was led by J M Watson and J Fox, with the negative upheld by B E Hume and M Starkey. Judges Green Bryant Hume ruled for the negative. Music from the Leachman family, refreshments, and social time followed.

Young People's Society Farmers’ Debating League Messrs J. M. Watson J. Fox Mount Pleasant Club BE. Hume M. Starkey Young People's Society of the United Church Arkell Miss Green Messra. L. Bryant Jas. Hume Leachman Mary Hume Mittan W. Watson

Boston Church Ladies' Aid Meets Gratitude and Gifts

The February meeting at Boston Church hosted a large gathering at Mrs. R. W. Dredge's home. Mrs. Wilson received a gift of fish knives and forks as a farewell note was read, while Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Michle provided musical offerings. A luncheon followed.

Women’s Missionary Sociery Ald Boston R. W. Dredie Ladies’ Aid Wilson Joyce PF. Fisher Boston Church Ladies’ Aid W. J. Hall Acton Harald Michle Dredge

Community events and obituaries from Guelph area notices

Tuesday evening at the Town Hall the Hockwood Society hosted a program by Guelph youths with Miss Margaret Thommas presiding. A United Church day of prayer was held despite stormy weather with low attendance. Grieve of Eramosa died at his daughter Mrs Armstrong’s home in Guelph. funeral at Johnston's Cemetery. Mrs Pastore is ill, Miss Milroy of Toronto home for weekend, Mr Hewat of Simcoe home for weekend, Joycees attended a Toronto funeral, Margaret Thomas heard De Wilfred Grenfell speak at St George's Church.

Dublin Street Church B.A. Diuelph Yp.s United Church of the Village Margaret ‘Thommas Hockwood Society Guelph Uiet United Church Mradoin Grieve Eramosa Johnston's Cemetery Pastore Wesley Morris M. Milroy Toronta Johnatan Hewat Gimcoe Joyce Toronto Margaret ‘Thomas de Wilfred Grenfell Labrador Apeak St. George’s Church

Lord Halebury Visits Asylum In Curious Exchange

In an old article a Lord Chancellor named Halebury visits a mental asylum in his official role. He remarks to the attendant on the door with a dry line about having “given more of ’em in ’eurt.” The exchange is recorded as a comical, though poignant, incident reflecting attitudes toward asylum care.

Ithinga Ibia Lord Halebury England Tin

Retiring bishop Warne to end thirty years in India ministry

A report from Lucknow notes Indian Witness dated January 20 that Bishop FW Warne, a leading evangelist and missionary in Indian Methodism, will retire from active service after thirty years. He plans to visit America for his remaining years and may return to his old home.

Lucknow Inc FW. Warne Rue International Jvsua Mont Warne Aely Iadia America

Elk On The Towline In Wyoming Hunt

A four man party in the Horm Mountains chases an elk near a cabin lake. The narrator ties a rope to a canoe and lassos the elk, but the canoe tips into the water and the animal escapes as the group recovers, finding the wrecked canoe tangled among trees.

Big Horm Wyoming Elles

Roy Tundley Sale Dates For Farm Auction

A local farmer announces sale dates for livestock furniture and equipment. Listings mention March dates at Rockwood and nearby farms, with lots including horses cattle and poultry, and a clearing sale planned for the area.

Roy Tundley Mareh le John Tons Rockwood P Spanth Curtnips Wy Wes Grahii Erin Dive Merry Ort

Death notices and obituaries dominate Oakville and area

Obituaries for Mrs. Kelley of Guelph and Mrs. Morton of Oakville mark a week of region bereavements. Mrs. Kelley’s family includes a widow, children, and siblings. Mrs. Morton died suddenly, leaving a large local circle and ties to Wellington County.

Treasurer Sale of Land for Arrears of Taxes Acton Ontario

The Treasurer of Acton announces a sale of lands in the Village of Acton Malton County for unpaid taxes and costs. Lands are identified as Lot 3d with 28 years arrears plus penalty and costs. The sale to pay arrears by public auction at the Tovar Hall Acton on May 19 1928 at 1 oclock p.m. under the warrant of the Reeve and in the name Worden Estate and Richard Worden Smithville.

Guelph Wellington County Garlph Mepout Bheett Cevrae Dirkson Trophan Blora I Edwards Tan Pasttha Onttario Acton Malton Chayler Puesda Worden Estate Hichiard Worden Smithville Ontario Farmer

Tangled OCR Noted Names and Places on Farm Block Tale

Fractured text lists persons and events at a farm block with scattered names like Marele Dan Town and Oaford Ghee. Mentions dates Friday and Thursday, with references to Patro and Martin and various tasks or installments unclear due to garbled OCR.

Febinguar Dornil Metale Botak Gonersston Mari Turtday Marele Phos Kelly Lie Chay Rata Dan Town Bip Beha Martin Onprimne Gale Steck and Furny

Cleaning Auction sale in Esquhing Township

Auctioneer J. Kemh advertises a farm sale in Esquhing Township featuring horses cattle poultry and implements. The 100 acre farm offers 15 workable acres with reserve bids. terms include 10 months credit on furnishings and cash for minor sums. The event lists multiple livestock names and farm gear with detailed inventory and conditions.

Plomas Kelly TVET Acton Fay Maiocie Horges Ay Muara Willy Oxford Oxford Down Ing Pharne Marne Timothy Hay Saise Crean Tou J. Kemh Rainy Tt Bert Osford Dow Woo

Dan Lawson Public Auction for Livestock and Horses

Dan Lawson to sell by public auction at Letau on Thursday March 15 1024. The sale features Clyde Mare and Clyne Mare horses, multiple cattle including Holsteins and calves, young cattle, steers, hogs, pigs and breeding stock. Also listed are registered breeding sheep, oxen, potatoes, wheat and barley with conditions and terms noted.

Dan Lawson Letau Millwau Clyde CIA Matstein Heer Uae York Farrny Woolobertau Hese Bows Farrow Haim Haim, Bred By Jot Black Canalien Oxford Barbour Hitsburg Gawain Horne Lueniabhi Wasi Thesk Ortug Beast Petutaen Enah We Beale Hone

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