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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 15, 1928

Page

4

Deaths and Obituaries from Guelph and Nearby Areas

Notices report deaths and obituaries including Ellen McCormick widow of Archy Milloy in her 85th year and Am brose M Grandy of Georgetown. Also listed are marriage notes and a memorial entry for Margaret Brown widow of Hiram Graham formerly of Es. Occurrence dates span March 13 to March 14 with locations in Guelph and surrounding towns.

Milloy Uwillsburg Ellen McCormick Inte Archy Milloy Grandy St. Joseph's Hospital Gualph Ambrose M ‘Grandy

Local brief from Acton Press March 15 1935

Local notes report Patrick's Day weekend Easter outlook maple syrup time and arrival of spring. Georgetown Chief Marshal named County Constable. Subscription labels due March 28. Acton players delayed by storm. Fire pump bought for 5500 pounds. Turnip prices rise 35c per bushel boosting shipments. Buses back on schedule after disruption. St Luke's Church windows to be installed by Toronto firm. Acton municipal drains improved and surplus water cleared. Farmers urged to aid snow fence program. Guelph Presbytery reports full maintenance allotments. United Church Aren's Club debate strengthens press-pulpit balance. Brampton water surge floods street near Etobicoke creek. Poem laments stormy Monday hardships.

United Church Aren’s Club Brampton

Arrests Hit Nolland Landing Fox Pelts Theft Case

Phil Forbes and Howard Martin captured after eluding constables during a Sunday snow chase. They were brought to Milton jail with four other men charged in the fox pelt theft valued at about 2500 dollars. The case, led by Chief Inspector John Miller, drew 250 to 300 spectators at Milton court.

Phil Forbes Howard Martin Forbes Priday Holland Landing Milton Owens Butler Atlan Naxesgaweyn Gordon Gallagher Esquesing Georgetown Russell Hamilton Oscar Tebow Quelph Ellott Tebow Buffalo John Miller Toronto Brampton Oakville Allan Cooksville Naragaweya W. J. McClenahan J. P

Neighborhood Notes Reveal Monthly Report From Lorne School

The report for the past month lists pupils and guardians including Thelma Groff 875 Barry Murray 60 Etta Gwackhamer 61 Douglas Goodale 70 Wilma Stewart 40 Grace Graff 60 Edward Miller 374 Elwood Johnston 62 Dora Denny 50 Lyle Cripps 59 Wilmer Davidson 86 Ruby Machherson 50 Movs Cripps Norman Andera 40 Clifford Bier Tie Sart 7 Sn Primer Warter.

Lorne Robert Sterrit A. Mubert MacPherin Edward Miller W.elwood Johnston Hea Dora Denny Ao Lyle Cripps Wilmer Davidson Tosa Bwackhamer Ruby Machherson Ois Marrop Movs Cripps Norman Anderam Clifford Bier Warter Ant Ee Bershe

Local Notes and Social Happenings in the Village

Miss Jean Torrance and Mr Johnston Hewat of Bhmcoe spent the weekend at home. Afish M Millroy of Toreshte was home for the weekend. The Women's Institute held a regular monthly meeting at Aira’s home. A dance in the Town Hall raised funds for a school piano. The open air rink is nearing season end after heavy snow. Farmers report tumipa prices around 45 cents per bushel. M B P Barry Co are busy shipping. Reg Rudd of Fergus visited friends. Lev Allison, visiting his mother, returned to Alberta. Mrs Annie Harris and her mother are both bedridden. Mr Charles HIM of Stratford visited W A McCullough. A Kikur Moog event at Hurharee and Guelph teacher on hostages featured last week. Mr and Mrs J P Murphy of Walfe Island visited Mrs John Gibbons over the weekend.

United Church and Presbyterian St. Patrick Leas Jean Torrance Johnston Hewat Bhmcoe Afish M. Millroy Toreshte Women's Institute Aira Robert J1. Henderson M. BP. Barry & Co Reg Rudd Fergus Lev Allison Jamies Gordon Alberta Annie Harris Sytr Pasmore Charles Him F Total Stratford W. A. McCullough Nuri Pridsy Hurharee Guelph Kikur Moog J. P. Murphy Walfe Island John Gibbons

Bride Vera Wilson Weds Stanley Norrish in Quiet March Ceremony

Miss Vera Wilson married Stanley Norrish in a small Friday service at 3 pm conducted by Rev. A. P. Alarah. The bride wore blue georgette and was given away by her grandfather Leonard Watson. They will reside on the Wilton homestead recently bought by Mr. Norrish. A bridal shower was held Wednesday evening in her honor. The town notes social moves: Mrs. Wright and others led a Missionary Society meeting and various residents moved residences or returned from Duluth.

Vera Wilson Vera Emily John Wilson Stanley Norrish J. Y. Norrish Alarah Leonard Watson Georgetown Alyigan Wilton Mr. Norrish Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church Airs. T. Tolton Wright Leslie Burton Duluth A. Allison Unelr Farm NH. Wilson

Pleasant surprise party and wedding at Norrish home

Neighbors hosted a surprise party and gift when Stanley Norrish and Milas Vera Wilson, soon to wed, were honored with a four hundred day clock a gasoline lamp and a silver cake plate. A handwritten address from friends and church members praised their service and fellowship and wished them well. The quiet wedding occurred at Milas Wilsons home with Rev A F Marth officiating before the couple left for a honeymoon to Marlett Michigan and other western points.

John ¥. Norrish Stanley Nor Finch Firs Vero Wilson Campbellville Ontario

Walton Milk Producers Organize for Quality Improvement

About 200 milk shippers in Halton County met at Milton Yast Saturday afternoon and formed the Walton Milk Producers Association. Directors from several townships were named and a meeting to appoint officers set for next Saturday. The move aims to raise milk quality and strengthen bargaining power against adulteration and price pressures.

Hallow County Milton Yast Halton Milk Producers’ Association Tratfslar Jame Mitton Ward King Qaleville Unifer Palermo Nelson Win Lerchon Boreman Pelletterio Ash Ihoman Georgetown Marshall Sisons Toronto Asociation Toronto Asp Art Off D. A. Andrew Costa United

Obituary Notices From Stratford and District

Obituary notices recall the deaths of Mrs Clara McClure of Brampton and James Winslow Campbell of Norval, with service details and surviving relatives. Other notices honor James Cleave of Georgetown and Joseph Weavers of Stratford, noting church ties, addresses, and burial plans. The page lists local farewells and forthcoming auctions in Guelph and surrounding villages.

Misg Mary O Leary Funeral in Toronto Gate Cemetery

The article notes the funeral of Misg Mary O Leary in Toronto Gate Cemetery. Born in Chinguacousy the 84 year old widow left a large family including Patrick Osbeary’s daughter, with memorials and community ties cited.

Mary O'Leary Toronto Gate O'Leary Oleary Patrick Osbeary Treland Peel County Fleary John Mayfield

Tale of a Train Fare and a Father’s Quiet Honor

A father pays the fare for his seven year old son on a train after the ticket examiner confronts them. The scene unfolds between Bolpur and Anutadh with the father handing money from a box, while the minister and master look on, struck by the moment of honesty and responsibility.

Tribundraath Tagore Bolpur Anutadh Pde Bratn Ucket Jinister

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