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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
2
A cluttered advertisement page from Acton includes notices for a Methodist church moving service and various sales. Listings show furniture for sale, house and lot for sale, fence tenders, painting tenders, and rental garden space. Multiple names, addresses, and contact cues appear with product descriptions and pricing hints.
Auction notice describes a plant healer offering root and herb remedies for long standing illnesses. It claims curing women and others for over forty years and requests readers to write for information to Prof. Marlo, Box 337, Tahente, Oat.
In the happiest time of the year fashion turns to Spring with youthful, pretty styles. Our models showcase dainty dresses, hats, and coats that emphasize becoming, attractive dress. Prices reveal extensive buying and careful selection, delivering value not matched locally.
In the new fashion, men’s suits and coats are described as steady and not extreme. The style favors conservative cuts and sensible lines, avoiding freakishness while not rejecting novelty entirely. The emphasis is on quality tailoring and a restrained look.
Reports indicate the proposed Waterworks Committee expects immediate action with equipment orders. Officials including Geo. Barbdr and Lambert, town representatives, and the Board discuss funding, insurance, and site preparations at the Town Hall as work commences.
Acton and Georgetown on U S Highway improvements and town matters dominate the report. Council debates waterworks, valve purchases, budget lines, and bids. a farewell event with speakers is planned. A crowded meeting covers street work, a theatre display, church events, and local exhibitions amid tax concerns and civic projects.
The article reports Rev. Abraham delivering sermons at Knox anniversary while delegates plan to press for the Toronto to Brampton highway route via Milton and Wellmin. Town officials consider bylaws on by elections and traffic protests, with a delegation to meet authorities about the road plan and local impacts.
The article recalls the union church anniversary and the opening ceremony marked by a sermon and special music. It notes spring weather enhancing attendance, mentions speakers and sermons, and highlights the community’s plans and expectations for the future, including funds for expansion and improvements.
A large enthusiastic gathering at the Acton Lawn Bowling and Points club approved the annual report and elected officers and committee members. The list includes president Ws Beardman, vice president N McDonald, treasurer Wook, and multiple standing committees with names such as auditing and claims, reflecting a formal organizational meeting.
Social and personal items detail visits and movements of residents in Toronto and nearby towns. Mentions Mrs. Alex Ramahin and others in Toronto, Mr. DD Elirinda of Guelph, and several families visiting relatives, travel to Camittan and Oakville, engagements and weddings discussed, and attendance at a provincial convention.
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