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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
6
Local Acton notices advertise church events with inter-ministerial details and invitations, a lost gold chain and a gold blanket, plus free rewards. Also listed are offers for hides, a meat-house on Lake Avenues, tender invitations for town hall decoration, and multiple farm sales and real estate services along with paving and gardening services in Acton.
A superb array of new rug floor coverings, domestic and imported, including Wiltons and Oriental kinds, graces Macdonald's showroom. Each rug carries a special price, with many dollars below former figures as prices readjust to the new lower levels. Delays in buying for lower costs are answered by these refreshed price levels.
The catalog announces wallpaper priced at thirty three and one third cents per unit, aiming to undercut last season. It highlights patterns and qualities suited to many rooms and homes, from budget lines to premium grades.
A promotional note cites Men’s and Boys Clothing, Women’s and Children’s Apparel with the best market style and quality at value driven by large buying power. It positions Macdonald’s in Guelph as a good place for important shopping with a broad selection and affordable pricing.
Local lad James Moore’s motor nar on Sunday took a strange turn Monday as he was lodged at Court House then county jail in Mitta after a late night incident. Knox Church hosted a feature about Miss Elna Gruinn of Toronto, whose visit drew praise for her clear singing voice. Communion reception at Uyo Methodist service attracted many. fifteen new members were received and nine professed faith. A Toronto butter scare ended with damages awarded to Guargotown Creamery after mislabeling led to a butter-tie wrapper incident. Boundary road talks between Halton and Wellington progress toward a new provincial highway link. Knox Guild officers were elected including Rev. O. Blowart as president and Miss Nellie Ander won as vice president. Jack Givens, long-time Acton resident now in Guelph, lost four fingers in a motorcycle accident while repairing his bike, with await medical outcomes and support from friends.
A car owned by James Moore of Crowsong Corners was stolen while he attended Sunday services at the Acton church. The thief, a youth about 18, drove off with the vehicle after leaving Moore near the church. Police traced the car to Guelph, where the culprit confessed, describing the ride and location details. The vehicle was recovered, damaged, and Moore’s car was returned, with the thief remanded to county jail for work.
The Wellington Prone Association held its annual meeting at Drayton last Friday with guests from Canadian Woolly Newspapers' Association and several papers represented. Officers for the coming year were elected, and details of membership and venue arrangements noted.
The town hall will receive a new hardwood floor at an estimated cost of 200 dollars, with 200 dollars already pledged and additional funding sought. Council debates water supply, hydrants, and connections while approving a bylaw for debt authorizations and noting payments to various accounts and committees. A new Shamrock Lodge 474 is reported with 29 members and listed officers.
Social column notes many Toronto and Ontario residents visiting or returning home for weekends and holidays. Included are Mir a Murtha Mira Vortle Hinlth Minw Myrtin Wille Miaw Vora Wikelinn and others visiting from Toronte and Taranto. local meetings and engagements referenced with names such as Mr. Moy Sumiey and Margaret Crumo.
A reported incident at Georgetown involves boys charged with smoking cigars and the proprietors of a cafe charged with selling to minors. a local board investigates and warns violators. Separately at Acton Tannery a hydrostatic press accident injures a young worker who loses a hand, undergoes amputation, and receives support from family and officials.
The Acton Women’s Institute holds its last meeting of the year at Mrs Joe McMillan’s home. President Mrs George Agnew chairs, new officers include Mrs E J Gamble secretary treasurer, and plans are made for a public water trough in Navajo. The group emphasizes continued service and community projects.
In an odd report from the town, Airy Varkor relocates to a rented home in May Maar owned by Arjlordon. Names Cripps, Mina Vaaxel Donati, Chief Coonay Anton appear amid a scene on a Sunday afternoon.
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