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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
10
Death notices for Mitchell Weir and Moore, graveside and church service details in Campbellville. In Memoriam entries for Auliffe and Poster honor deceased spouses with short verses and family signatures. Listings include names George U1 Mucedo and Jane Moore. memorial lines from Coleman and Son.
May brings garden work and lawn mower chatter as residents prepare for planting. Local notices report community events, shop openings, and a window exhibit by Bulldog Troop of Boy Scouts. District updates cover milk prices, rink inspections, and Mother's Day services in Acton and nearby towns.
An evening event drew an appreciative crowd as Gargetown Guides offered help with the carrying of the message. Acton quoted that a neighborly visit is worth more than anything, and tea was served on Saturday afternoon from three to five o'clock. The Irta patrol praised the gracious support and noted plans for similar future gatherings.
The Young People's Society at United Church hosts a season meeting. Residents from Acton and Georgetown visit neighbors. a fire scare near Nassagaweya prompts safety reminders. Elders elected at Eben Ezer United Church. Local travel, sewing bees, and fund acknowledgments feature in town life.
Local village social event Hartop's Mills and Everton hosted a four act play The Lay of a Hen drawing a large audience. Church matters dominated the week with a new pastor chosen in United Church and farewell sermons by Rev Gosselin.
A teacher guides a shy class as Jones asks the pupil to name a deer image. A student replies with a humorous misdirection about parental callings, and the room enjoys a moment of learning and laughter.
Mrs. Wm Hamilton of Trafalgar township died at her home early Sunday morning April 22 at age 35. She was daughter of James Johnson of Drayton and the late Caroling Jalsa, an author and artist, active in the Omagh Literary Society. Survived by husband, two daughters, father, sisters Mrs Dirsburg and Mrs E. Jolson, and brothers Mary, Ira Johnson, and Russell Johnson. Funeral from her late residence to Evergreen Cemetery Milton conducted by Rev J WITCHING. Floral tributes noted.
Unclaudified notices offer a five room brick house with electric light and water for quick rent or sale. The other item expresses deep gratitude for sympathy shown by Stev P A Sawyer and local church and choir members, noting floral tributes and service for a death.
A fragmented text describes a recipe style scene with grapefruit pulp and orange juice, a cocktail related anecdote, whipped cream and a cherry garnish. It blends memories and prayers, mentioning Newman and other names in a stream of consciousness style.
By law requires dogs not to roam at large from May 15 to September 15. Owners must keep dogs tied or leashed during this period or face penalties. R. J. McPHERSON Chief of Police.
The Municipal Council of Acton Village will hold a Court of Revision in the Council Chamber Acton Ont on Tuesday May 28 1929 at eight PM Appeals against the assessment roll for the year 1920 may be filed by May 14 1920 Notices must be recalled by the clerk H Palmer Clerk May 2 1920 44 2
Practical advice on thinning and spacing for lettuce onions radishes beets and other vegetables. Notes from Gate Morticultural Division Experimental Farm Ottawa emphasize timely thinning to ensure proper head formation and reduce seed waste, with specific spacings for turnips cabbage lettuce carrots and potatoes.
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