13 Mar 1924
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 13, 1924
Page
1
Local Acton notices show Methodist church service times and minister's topics, plus a running list of ads for potatoes, plants, raspberries, and farm sales. Also includes card of thanks, livestock and dynamo destruction reward, and a cemetery plots meeting announced by the Acton Citizens Band.
Spring opening week showcases new suits dresses frocks and coats in bold colors and smart cuts. The display features tailored suits mannish tailleurs short boxy styles soft finished woollens tweeds velour wraps and silk dresses with pleatings beads and embroidery. Prices range from about 1.08 to 60.00 with many midrange options for Spring wardrobes.
New Neck fixings Gloves Scarfs Handbags Silks Wool Dress Goods Wash Fabrics attract style attention. Values throughout will meet with your approval.
The Acton Horticultural Society will distribute seed packets to pupils at Acton Schools shortly. Prizes for best blooms from homegrown flowers may be awarded at the Flower Show or Acton Fair, with timing to be announced in due course.
Large audiences filled the town hall on consecutive evenings as the Band's Minstrels presented a varied program. Jim Smith and Len Worden led lively numbers with the Dixie Land Quartet and Lime Kiln Club providing chorus and banjo. Alex Mann and Vic Stumley also featured in performances that drew cheers and an encore for A Mild Summer Night's Poem by Tom Savers.
The regular council meeting chaired by Neeve Barber addressed complaints from Main Street residents about drainage odors and blocked pathways in the cemetery. Councillors Nicol and Thetford presided as plans to improve plot care and discuss by law surfaced, with Mr. Poddling Monte and others noted in dispute.
Neighborhood reports list residents attending the community hall events on Sunday evenings with growing influence. February arrivals include Marjorie McCly, Elva Johnton, Kathleen McKeown, Maud McCaly, Lily McCauley, and many others, indicating active local participation and teaching staff.
A memorial for Ste. Cnahum resident Mr. Grahund is noted along with the death of Men. Grahund two years ago. The piece lists survivors, including Wow William Oratwin and others, and mentions a judicial action over a paid account. The Tyherat is planned for Monday at Malrview Cemetery, Acton, with references to Wonderland Theatre and local addresses.
The Acton council debated cemetery improvements, budget shortfalls, and poll tax collection. Officials authorized yearly caretaker costs, tree removal, wall and walk repairs, and potential grave plots pricing while adjourning near midnight amid plans for a broader, permanent care strategy.
Dr Bell spent Friday with Toronto friends. Many Toronto visitors return home or plan travels. Acton and Georgetown residents hosted and attended social gatherings, church events, and a Women’s Institute meeting. Local press notes names, places, and small-scale visits across Acton, Georgetown, Guelph, and nearby towns.
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