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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 17, 1923

Page

12

Married knot ties for Knox Churat Manac couple

Milton couple Blain Ford weds Ela Norris daughter of Mr and Mrs Norris in Knox Churat Manac ceremony performed April 30 1933 by Hon W M MacKay. Mary Nicklin widow of Alexander H Brown passes away May 16 1933 at age 73 at home lot 2 third ne Eoijnesing.

Knox Churat | Manac Milton W. M. MacKay Ela Mra. C. Norris Blain Ford Bath Eoijnesing Mary Nicklin Alexander H. Brown Uur Yeura

Acton Free Press Brief Legal Items May 17 1033

The Acton Free Press notes local election planning and campaign activity. It lists tax rate details for May and Brampton, local road and weather updates, and mentions Returning Officer Wilbert Ford for Halton. It also references Mother's Day services and community notices about real estate, church events, and civic concerns.

Town and Country Notes and Local Transfers

ADelco Light demonstration drew local interest. Gordon, a merchant, sold his store to a Guelph buyer with ownership change next month. A snow storm surprised Pattow objecting to it. A joint meeting of Women’s Institute and the Disciples Church is planned May 24 at Evergreen Church. Rev J T Atrachan and baby Joan visited Mildmay. Rev J T Strachup spoke at Knox Church. Reewa Chisholm and Councillor Gordon hosted the Lieutenant Governor at a Toronto luncheon. George Casamone and district meeting planned at Korgus on Tuesday.

Leas H. Perry Elgin Birest R. H. Wansbrough Kerry W. J. Reid Khox Church Miss McNabb Hamilton Glover Will Gire Moorehead J. H. Schneider Eliot Gordon Cook Gordon Cooper Japan A. P. L. Mount Forest Women's Institute Mra A. Brahon Ithe John Gibson Aston Guelph Gordon Atore Pattow Women's Inalstate Clite’ Institut Disciples’ Church Everton W. Frank June Andrew Olimore Fiamboru J. T. Atrachan Joan Mildmay J.T. Strachup Nisingiwoye Knox Church Reewa Chisholm Government Toronto Puraday George Casamone Cockshutt Halton Wentworth Welland Lincoln Government Houay de. Tss Farmer A. O. T. Beardmore Wesley A. Murray Peter, Smith H. P. Moore Jr Joseph Fiavelle Drury Hualton Government House

Presbyterian Delegation Attends Preasbytery Meeting

A Presbyterians delegation attended the Preasbytery meeting amid the resignation of Pastor J. Little. The village reports improvements on road grading with new highway work west of town. Local social events include birthday celebration for Mrs Ivens and a Limehouse Hall fundraiser planned for May 25.

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Curious Letters on City Life and a Printer’s Praise

An editor recounts correspondence about a prominent citizen of Tituaville Pa and a printer, W. W. Kolloze, spanning praise and critique. A letter from W. Graham praises a work titled Tun ACTON Mine Paxau and notes margins and presentation, while other remarks reflect community sentiment and the printer’s long service.

Fixe Pru Tituaville Tonning W. W. Kajloge Auksie Hutr Kolloze Tun Acton

Tariff and tax changes noted in Canadian Agriculture column

A 193% report lists tariff reductions including sugar and tobacco duties, new reciprocity in natural products with the United States, and reduced taxes on machines and cheques. It notes inflationary effects, shifts in public debt, and outlines garden planning guidance from Ottawa publications for home horticulture including plant choices and first-year bloom strategies.

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Local Acton Fraternal Notes and community notices

Acton local groups UFW and UFE hold May 13 meeting at Mr J F Robertson home with Br H Pottit and others to speak on garden work and youth activities. Also covered are school attendance laws, Fergus new paper failure, Ford car crash in Acton, Lt Governor luncheon, and upcoming holiday schedule notices.

Actonsdate U. FW U. FE. Q Jonn F. ‘Robertson Br. H. Pottit Burington Toronto Fergus Nowa-Record H. Borden Main Muib Fitreets Milas Ryan Georgetown Acton George Mulholland Bower Avenue MN Street

Disciples of Christ Convention and Guelph District Meeting

The Disciples of Christ annual convention in Gubiot runs May 39 to June 4 with about 200 delegates at the Disciples Church. Rev Dr Stephen J Corey of St Louis will speak Sunday and Monday evenings. Guelph District meeting in Fergus Tuesday elected the Blattioning Committee and named delegates to the conference at Lantford.

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Hard Times Ahead Prompt Self Denial Message

Fragmented excerpt discusses avoiding hard times by curbing present pleasures and saving more. It advocates spending less than earnings to provide for necessities and some comforts, while acknowledging challenging times ahead.

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Public safety urged against intoxicated drivers

The piece laments intoxicated motorists as a public menace and urges stricter action. It recalls an old man who preferred walking to riding unsafe cars, and warns that drivers, owners, and their families pay the price for recklessness behind the wheel.

Girls dresses and accessories on special sale

Special prices on girls sateen bloomers trimmed in yellow for up to six years. Hose in all silks first quality at 1.26 value, special 78 cents. Ladies gloves in black and brown chamoisettes offered at 17 and 46 cents. Misses evening dresses priced exceptionally low. Open evenings for shopping.

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