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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 05, 1927

Page

4

Obituaries and Birth Notices from Trafalgar and Nearby Townships

A compilation of birth and obituary notices dated 1917 to 1927 from Trafalgar Township and adjacent areas. Entries mention births in May 1917, April 1927, and deaths or memorials for Amelia Vronnir and Mariss, among others, listing locations in Nelson, Hamilton and Ospraytown with familial references.

Bompividle Acton Hunday Mir Mra George Home Orvilley Sen—Tanow Kyfe Trafalgar Muraday Charlem Aldenhon Nelnon Dumon Darragh Prium Fila Telah “Creacant Hamilton Ontario Halliday Stew Aould Yerrin Lesie Hell New Y York Milasther Montague Hell Nettle Thomas Noell Ospraytown

Spring Weather Pushes Onward Amid Community Notes

Local brief shows mixed spring update from May 5 1927 with remarks on weather days and daylight saving. Mentions church activity bakery wagon repainting and a dance on Mill Street. Notes progress on town hall meeting for July 1 celebration and school district work, plus a minor injury at Acton Topping Co with eventual return to work.

New York Lales Beason Kéton Acton Topping Co

Police Court Results From Acton Dance Incident and Courthouse Side Notes

Night court reports from Acton describe young attendees at a city dance with two violators arrested by Chief McPherson while attempting to vandalize a car tire. They pled guilty before Police Magistrate Moore, receiving five dollar fines and suspended sentences after recovering the tire. Other court items include highway law violators paying fines, a bootlegging charge with Mitchell diverted, and sentencing of individuals for trapeland violation and clemency requests pending Ottawa.

Acton Noblason Weely Ernest Made Mitton Mauer Chapman Othof Owenwul Mobinson Milton Fult Minbow & Ano Wiilung Hwandon Ontario Burwadh Tbe Justic Ottawa Moore

Odd Shop Talk and Jokes From a Distant Market

A fragmentary scene shows a German butcher quoting a high price for meat while a matron and others joke about buying and selling. Whispers of laughter and a gentlemanly dispute punctuate the odd exchange as the market banter unfolds.

Acton workers injured amid heavy machinery mishap

A serious accident at the International Malleable Iron Company in Guelph left Acton and a District worker injured when a machine grab caught a coat tail, dragging them into moving gears. Both men were taken for treatment as scenes of disruption and concern spread through the factory district.

Auelph J Diddy Stevenson Tryet Pps Hla

Obituary notices from Milton Georgeson area

Obituary notices recall Mayow Piuch former Mt Thorold mayor and businessman in Wellington County. Memorials note his long service, family ties, and death while returning from a trip. Also referenced are the deaths of Mrs. Glen Lawson and Mrs. Bell of Georgetown, with funeral details and community responses.

Ddmplea Adar Mt Thorium Whatnor Velew Cor Thompson Wellington County KGB Uy Toarnad Willling Bualnewe Coltoin Glen Lawvon Asve -buwIneme

Local Church Sees New Notes and Family News

Acton and District parishioners gather for a foundation note led by Mn BG Uirtchenan on Monday. Congregation Buudeker Vult prays and Nudoukuweya cloaks Ye Tollawhag wlderws. Music by Mare Laud and Dont Campbell. Arthur Parteidge and Anthony AY Maow join, with Darby and Cha. Morning service includes the Lord's Supper. A birth reported as a girl conceived by Mrs Wilfred Kapnedy, born Thursday.

Tho Cikon Munday Bbdeker Uultpas Wilfred

Fragmented Names From OCR Lead To Unclear Listing

A garbled OCR passage lists many personal names and fragments such as Margart Wiulette Lawrence Webster Haxot Wally Anulir Black Stonry Kelly Tachuel iCelly and others, with scattered surnames and initials, making coherent facts unreadable. The text resembles a damaged historical page with numerous misreadings and unclear associations.

Tha Faltowhue Awrleipact Dublin Heriod Margaret Wiulette Lawrines Wobster Juno Webster Haxot Wally Anulir Black Stonry Kelly Tachuel iCelly Alowart Truddick Dy —Smephodrast Willotd Walle Waller Vryar Witwerbryer Kelly Ilmer Ruddick, WI

Local Notices From Fordwich Area Affected by May Changes

Mrs Wy M McDougall and Mr K McDougall attend events in Fordwich with Mrs Marry Austin leaving for Fordwich on Monday. Beginning May 4 merchants observe a half holiday routine through August and September. Mrs Dolansy buys eight acre farm from Mrs White Scott at Athlone, moves to Erin village. On Saturday evening friends gather for Miss Nom Austin’s engagement party at her parents’ home with a musical show.

Guelph Munlty Quelph C. N.Y Woapalar Oyl Hy Eby Thair Minu Margaret’ Stophins Welland Wy M. McDougall AfcDougall Austin Fordwich Oudlatant C. P. At Rir Merchantu Burinoda Isuno Red Dolansy Mira Scott Ino Ein Acrow Myra John McLean Erin Unitad Bchotlelt Gquoelps Korea Japan Chinas

Postmastership at Acton Attracts Multiple Applicants

Milton correspondent reports a vigorous contest for the vacant Acton postmastership after Postmaster Matthews’ death. Applicants include farmer W J L Mumypshire of Etequoadniag, Deputy Postmaster for years Usahite, H D Dewar of Wilton, W F Dewar, Capt Winrold Ewart, ex Mayor Wart’s son, and Major J W Pasoork. Widespread Liberal support and war service cited. several may apply in days ahead.

Dally Btar W. J. L. Mumypshirre Etequoadniag Matton County Acton Matthews Usuahite H. D. Dewar Wilton Dewar Winrold Ewart Milton Halton Buaingss J. YW Pasoork Natha

Unclear prompt text about study terms and holidays

The readable portion laments extended monthly study terms and year rounds, noting January to December as a long span. It questions waste and suggests reevaluating school calendars and holidays. No concrete events or entities beyond generic references to months, schools, and holidays are identifiable.

Shaw

Annual Meeting of the United Church at Acton

The annual meeting of Acton United Church was held last Thursday evening. Reports from departments and committees outlined church activities over the year including membership, Sunday School and organizations. Treasuries reported varying balances and receipts. total year offerings reached 7246.07. Election of officers listed, with several named to three-year terms. Refreshments followed, and officers praised year’s prosperity and cooperation.

Acton United Church Zipmerman Cod Fron Fred Cleave Liasles A. T. Brown Bodioty Falance Aunday Mina Marquarto Bymep Balanca Crownons Cornery Bunday Hohuol Mainten Ianes Hxtenalon Mund Mida Hartla H. Speluhts Tuxla Hoyn Jack Mold Girla_ in Mika Reta McNabb Wocratury Wile-Aweko Miacion Rand Norman Hearraw Rocetpta Treaauror Funtor’ Goague Mmr. Zimmerman Meldere D. N. McTavish J. Hood George Cowles Thomas Wateou J. A. Mowat Mtowarda N. P. Melam J.C. Matthews W. J.adhe CM Harrigan Misu Mlz Vonnolt Affe Bartlett Hoolicht Misa Fern Treawn Mra Durauchak Well Frank Kennedy Orwell Johowton We Tanituny Charten McKodny Wesley Murray Malcolm Mcbean Jumea Hymon gondwiches, cake and Votes, ~ + The_onolr, under the leadirehiy of Cholemanter

Elvan by members of Palwlay Moteganiick Church addressing town hall scene

Community details from Quelph and nearby areas outline church events, attendance at Communion, and a Sunday congression address by Rev. Knighton of Trinity Church Quelph. Notes cover health updates, travel for relatives to Scotland, and preparations for roadwork and building improvements.

Palwlay Moteganiick Church Hwau Flav Donaldgon Montrow Guelph Progant Mra. Milne Mru Douglas ‘McMabb Ohio Peter Mima Gravenhurst P. Harry Florida Darry Johnston Howat Simcoe Alru McLean Mru Walker Amoa Mra. Robt. III Henderson Afr Mru Inny Mehardion Vineland Aloo Kastor

A Humble Suitor Confesses Love in Odd Speech

A clumsy prepared speech is read aloud as a young man confesses to Mr. Rockwell his intent to wed his daughter. He asserts honor and willingness to work, asking consent to marry, while the scene reveals awkward phrasing and earnest emotion.

Lippincott Magazin Hay Mir Madan Peltier Acton Poultry Pool of Canada Lond

Local Notice Fragment Delivers Sparse Public Action

An incomplete OCR fragment hints at a municipal decision involving Hebout Wark and a department. It mentions a detour and water issues with unclear specifics and no verifiable dates or names beyond scattered terms.

Prada Otto Agagh

Wanew pad part time jobs offered at local firm

Readable fragments indicate part time work in electrical welding battery and beauty culture related tasks. Mention of court to count and “Womphill Chartered Hehools” with address 169 Kin Ht Wout Yaronto.

Leabir Graraico Wiehug Todd Womphill Yaronto

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