10 Mar 1927
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 10, 1927
Page
1
Readable fragments reference a Semuw relation and various jumbled terms including hairstyles and facial treatments. The garbled text mentions names like Minton and Acton, with unclear numbers and references to orders or items such as cashew gears and scalp treatments.
A host of garments in soft pastel shades feature touches of fur and rich embroidery. Prices range from $19.75 to $34.50, highlighting good value for the season's department store offerings.
Fashion notices offer service frocks and spring accessories with prices from 9.95 to 19.75. The ad emphasizes updated styles and ready-for-season wear to attract shoppers.
Rev Parker Able Discourses at the Hapitat Anniversary Service held in the Baptist Church with attendees from the United Church. Preacher Rev Ny Ie Tpaenr from aes University and Rev A C Stewiet led prayer and praised the sermon focusing on personal life, confession, and grace. Choir and quartet provided fitting music at the services.
The report covers examinations held at Continua during the term ending February 28. It lists top performers in multiple subjects, noting highest marks and names such as Ostrander, McGeachie, McCamb, Dwy, and Harrop. Several students are recognized for excellence in Latin, geometry, chemistry, and languages with distinctions across Form I to Upper School.
Fragmentary notes list names of regent officers and society leaders including Mrs. W. Arocltl and Mrs. F R Arnold, with references to a recently deceased founder and annual year reports. The text shows roles such as Secretary, Treasurer, and Standard Bearer in a regional organization.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names and phrases without clear event or context. Unable to determine persons, places, or actions to craft a reliable summary.
The Acton Goddels estate, last owned by the late Gideon Smith, transfers to the school board for Fairview property. The purchase provides room for future high school needs and public hall use, with trustees promising prompt work to transform the site for school accommodations.
Local column records weekend visits by residents and friends to Acton and surrounding areas. Names include Miss Glendenning, Mr. Autolitre, Miss Kate Chaknera, Mrs. Duncan Moor, and many others, with brief mentions of hospital stays, travel to Toronto or Guelph, and family gatherings.
The Ontario Prohibition Union holds its annual convention at Massey Hall Toronto on March 16 with an executive meeting on the preceding Tuesday. The event features policy considerations and a report of activities, highlighting county clerk tenure and local legal cases ongoing in Milton and Oakville.
The Thirteenth Hydro Board reports Acton retains 1,000.19 for power rate stabilization and future obligations. The Provincial Commission directs funding, and the Monlapet Council discusses electricity supply, fire department arrangements, and council duties in response.
Mrs Morgan Creweon Crowson died peacefully at home March in Acton area following a prolonged illness. She was born August 24 1843 in Era Mon a and married Morgan Crewson who preceded her three years ago. Surviving children include Morgan Petrolia Fred Mrs Alger Cripps Acton John and Mrs G Cottrell Guelph Jos in Belville Mrs George Barnes Waterloo and other relatives. Funeral conducted by Pastor Baxter with pallbearers listed.
Court proceedings report Arthur Quall found guilty in a Guelph police court case with fines and costs set at $85. Other defendants Ben Pertina Tom Evans Bivens and Albert Amie faced charges including drunkenness hoaxing and related offenses with varying penalties discussed by the magistrates.
Public Schools report February honor roll standings with pupil names and totals. Listed are students from primary and secondary rooms, including Elma Bralda, Ruth Jenningay, George Bwitser, and Norman Bralda, among others, with teacher C. Anderson overseeing.
Acton and district announce a St Patrick's concert at Knox Church school room on Thursday evening March Ad at 7 oclock Admission 25 and 1c. A school children play closes the dental inspection Public School guildies present a play in Town Hall March 18 at 2 pm titled The God Baby Molar. Little girl Marion Allan injured her right arm in a fall at home. Superintendent W. F. Liddy received an address and chair in recognition of leadership. The Acton rink committee stages a Friday dance with Mason's Orchestra to raise funds for rink deficits. Burlington officials discuss annual £100 subsidy for protection by Nelson township. Mrs. J W Elliot breaks left wrist and arm after a fall at home. Judged Oirst bali hearing cases at County Court.
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