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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 10, 1928

Page

12

Memorial notices and obituaries mix of deaths and verses

A garbled page lists several death notices and memorial poems from May 1928 in Ontario and Connecticut. Names include Margaret Ward, Joseph Kennedy, George Farner, and Hannah Prout, with verses and family tributes from children and spouses.

Varmeil AL Ancaster Lem George Devey Farner MUD. Co. MC Indla Gand Jonu Guelph General Hospital Margaret Ward Matthew Job Hennedy Gramford Conn Joseph J. Hennedy John Hennedy Acton

Acton Hirer Press May 10 1538

A historical note from Acton records a hiring incident dated May 10, 1538. The brief entry describes a dispute and subsequent appointment of a new contractor, reflecting early modern labor practices and local governance. The item cites local officials and a town setting, highlighting community response to the arrangement.

Local Acton News Roundup and Sports Highlights

Mother's Day coming next Sunday with a call to wear a flower in memory of mothers. May 24 is two weeks away. Farmers report long hours in feeding operations. Acton notices include judge Ellot setting May 23 for James Edgar McDowell appeal hearing. Wool buyers visit May 11, June 7 and 14. Stop signs enforcement noted with multiple charges. Late Magistrate Clark honored. portrait unveiled. Alf Lishop shines at Monarch athletic club Toronto event.

Ellot James Edgar McDowell Acton Athiele Toronto Monarch Athetic Club Taronto Dishop A. HL Hilshop Acton Saya Alf Lishop Fiesh Top Cook Fred Phipps Harvey Cook Himon Lazarus Nonma Drew Ahard Ladies of the Limborne Women's Insitute Caldwell Charles Meredith Joseph Scott Wm. Atitchell Charlotte Qaburn Wim. Milere Jas Limehouse Limehouse United Church

Lorne School April pupil standings and notes

The April report from Lorne School lists multiple pupils by grade with marks and absences. Notable names include Laura Johnston, Carry Murray, Ruby Murray, Howard Graft, Wilma Stewart, Elwood Johnston, Toby MacPherrimon, and Ward Graff. An asterisk marks exams missed and a cracketa indicates equal marks.

Uy. B. No.10 Mary Mill Granlay Joa Velma Merritt Grace Filntoft Wily Gyles Verna Joe Erneala Tonelli Uga Tonelli W—Mabel Page Margaret Ogle Ella Oakley Angelo Tonelli Jon Diy Merritt. Jr Lome School Laura Johnston Theis Lore Carry Murray Ruby Murray Oward Graft Wallace Bwackjammer Etta Swackhamer Douglas Guthrie Grace Graft Wilma Stewart l Ul—Robert Bterritt Hubert Nee Phereon Edward Miller

Ebenezer Church Hosts Quarterly Communion Service

The Ebenezer United Church holds a Quarterly Communion next Sunday morning with the induction of Men J. Y. Norrish and Levi Elvleyan of the Geaston. Rev. A. J. Marah to conduct. Community notes recall visits, farm sales, church meetings, and local obituaries amid a busy town calendar.

Ebenezer United Church J. Y. Norrish Levi Hezekiah Nightingale Port Credit Arthur Nightingale Knatchbull Guelph General Hospital Tiesdy AP Matthew Job Nassagawoya Gotermrd

Park Press Letters Reflect Local Concerns and Community News

Letters and notices from Acton recount donations to a hospital fund, summer residencies and improvements at a local park, medical care of residents, church and missionary activities, visits from guests, and a tribute to a brave mother. The page closes with a short verse and local hardware ad hints.

McDourall Adu Owood Park Max Milne Presbyterian Church Jas Uber Stewart Winnipeg T. Eaton Co Amerneas Margaret Clark Peter Clark Muffat Guelph Hospital Roj-Robson Menir Ae ‘Gorwath J Yb and Fambly Linwood

Rupture Expert to Demonstrate At Acton Station Hotel

Local advertises a rupture treatment by Mr Reavely at Acton Station Hotel on Saturday May 19. He offers free ree examination and on site demonstration of an appliance that allegedly contracts the opening in days and promises cures in months. Consultation costs nothing and patients pay only if satisfied.

Reavely Station Hotel Acton

Ladies' Vest Special from Major Manufacturer

A special buy offers white cotton sleeveless and short sleeve ladies vests in sizes 8 and 42 only. Limited stock at a favorable price with a note of extra value in a striped version and a few remaining.

Knut

Notice to Creditors of Jenniie Mann

Creditors of Jenniie Mann widow of George Mann of Acton must file their claims with full details and securities by June 1 2028. The trustee will distribute assets thereafter and will not be responsible for claims not noticed. Dated May 10 1928. Solicitor Mary Le Mctavish by [illegible] Parmer, Actua, Ontario.

Jenniie Mann Acton George Mann Thei Becthun Bt Mary LE McTavish Woon Parmer Actua Hey

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