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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 12, 1927

Page

6

In Memoriam Notices Chronicle May Dates and Obits

Obituary and obituary-like notices list May dates for multiple individuals including Thompon, Joseph MWeary Thompson at Lot Conovanton 4, May 4 1087, Elizabeth Keand widow of Sthelite Charlew Mow, May 9, dives into memorial verses for Mabel Wilton Huntley and John McKay, MELS McArthur. Families mourn, memorial lines honor late spouses, with addresses in Ontario.

Galt Waednewday Lot Conovanton Weanowday Joseph Mweary Thompson Tratelnar Tywoahlp Keand Sthelite Charlew Mow Anonenthon—Huddenly Art Fiunday Hidenly Mabel Wilton Huntley Archthuld Yobartwon

Acton Free Press fleeting items from July celebrations and edits

A jumble of local notes covers Acton calendar events for July 1 to 3, plans for Dominion Day celebrations, and church activities at the United Church. Reports mention weather accelerating air growth, upcoming calendar shifts, and a range of community notices, including a library donation and school color remarks.

Mekim s Directory 1027 Edition Released Across Canada

The MeKiMs Directory issues the 1027 edition of Mekim s Directory of Canadian Foundations and agencies. The publication promises readable public access, with nationwide advertising support including the United States, marking a twenty first edition debut amid broad welcome from advertisers and readers.

Mekim Hye Timat Deen Leanal Canada Apa United Statea I. Eocaptud Ganoraly Cansatti

Obituary notices from Acton and Erin districts

A series of bereavements reported from Acton and surrounding townships. Thomas Prout, aged over twenty five years, died suddenly in Galt hospital. funeral planned Friday at home with interment in Fairview Cemetery Acton. Mrs Mary Ridley and Mrs Kennedy described. multiple deaths include Mrs Ridley and Mr Joseph Worry Thompson. services held at Knox Church and Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. community of Acton, Erin, and surrounding areas extend sympathy.

Thomas Vrout Walle Mera George VW Widley Mim Aira Acton Marya Sidleyy Hugh Margaret Hutherlind Wan Boty Oxford County Catharina Libel Renglin Tukba Bt Marya Ridley Erin Pownuhlp Joseph Worry Thompson Erin Mr. Thompson Valiinafad Hurah McLean Arthur John Alexander Willian Anguy May Annie Mr. J. McCutahoon Kerth Harry Ly. Wraser Wiesherton Toronto Thoms Kennedy Bork Stary Ann MrArthur Thomas Kennedy Mru Kennedy Knox Church Violet Charli Fairview Cemetery Myr Violet Doalro Ateu Anthony

Respect for the clock and wasted time lament

A reflective piece critiques modern society for squandering time through idle chatter and trivial pursuits. It urges respect for the clock, condemns futile activities, and calls for productive, purposeful conduct in daily life and work. It laments distraction, encourages emphasis on meaningful deeds, and warns against corrupting time.

Whitman Murda Watihow Arnold Dorloud Romeet Thorn Canada Condartha

Fragmentary Scattered Text Frailly Details Local Event

A messy OCR fragment from a local notice or brief recounts unclear names and events. It mentions a suspect, a wounding, and various garbled terms suggesting names, places, and questions about farmers, weather, and a baseball reference, but readable facts are minimal.

Erin Village Weekend News and Wedding Report

Local notes recount a quiet Erie village week with church events, a large wedding at Erin, hospital updates, and community notices. Mrs Burton returns from Duluth, while Mr Witton and families face health and travel notes. Maple gang plans and a large turnout at the United Church meeting.

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Acton England and Canada honor Sir Harry Brittain

A formal ceremony in Acton England and Acton Canada celebrated Sir Harry Brittain for gifting an engraved armorial shield. Mayor F. Orange and J. B. of Acton England presided, with officials from Acton Canada adopting the design and pledging a lasting bond between the towns.

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Acts of Acton Town Meeting Spark Beautification Praise

A local acton town meeting passed a resolution praising a beautification effort presented by Mr. Moore. The event featured remarks on history and a tribute to past members, with attendees noting the town’s progress and expressing gratitude for community improvement.

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Fragmented quotes reflect weary voters in church talk

Readable scraps show residents bemoaning church attendance and distrust of candidates. Voters groan about corruption and hypocrisy while expressing reluctant support for a general election. The scattered phrases reveal a community wrestling with morality, law, religion, and political duty.

Poris Introduces Kathas For Geuson's Coal Garment

Poris presents a model with inserted plain broadcloth sections forming revers, dart fitted neck, underfaced and ralled fronts, slightly flared wrists. Medium size needs 244 yards of 54 inch waterfal l and 3 yards W lich Wala at four dollars per yard.

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