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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 17, 1923

Page

7

Local notices recount deaths, church events, and town news

Obituary notes the death of Dr James A McDonald in Toronto. Reports on flower show winners and shrub donations for a monument plot. Methodist church events include organ installation plans and a Norfolk Street Church gathering in Guelph with 300 to 360 delegates. Acton civic items urge timely jubilee committee appointments. Hatton Glove Works expands space on Main Street. Weather note records an unusual May winter spell in 1923. Letters praise Tie Yum Pieens. Local transportation accident details a two car head on collision at Mill and Willow. Management changes include Anton Loathgar leaving Acton. Jena McDonald and family praised for community service. Mr MaDonald active in church and town groups.

Motor Cara Town Hall Serioua Colllelon Mill and Willow Streets Government Montreal Hillaburg Toronto Mill Street Mil Street Henbury Kim Cooke Anton Loathgar Nela McDonald Mesure Beardmore & Co Acton Ands Mira McDonald Missus Haase Jean B Ma- Donald Haxel Alvon Methodiat Church Mau- Donald Hogyd Hoard ‘of Education Souleticd Acton Athletic Association Hagel Ia Mission Clevic Mra AtoDonalad Iptorgst Uincy

Ontario Elections Date Fixed and Nomination Day Set

Ontario voters face the fixed date for the provincial election with nomination day scheduled for June 14. Premier Drury and coalition candidates tour Halton as campaigns begin in earnest across the province.

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Weekend Social Roundup From Acton Notes

Local social column records visitors and homecomings in Acton and area. Many residents from Toronto Guelph Hamilton and Kitchener spent weekends with family and friends, with several traveling for illnesses and personal events. A funeral and church events are also noted along with travel to Fergus and Brampton.

Premier Drury Campaign Tours Ontario County Meetings

The election campaign is in earnest as Premier Drury tours Oakville Georgetown and Acton this week. He argues the government built lasting roads and delivered value, defends expenditures, and pledges temperance reform while urging voter judgment on the Ontario government.

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Limehouse Institute Summer Meeting Held at Community Hall

The Limehouse Women's Institute announces its annual summer meeting at the Community Hall Limehouse on Tucay May 33 at two o'clock. The Acton Institute are invited to attend. Miizabatt Medker of Toronto will deliver an air drew JSiveryous welsomin.

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Contained Pupils March and April Attendance at Acton Continuation

The report lists pupils from Acton Continuation School for March and April names across several forms. It notes class standings with marks and percentages, including entries for Chaa Jordan Lawson Willard Smith and many others, plus exceptions for certain students.

Jordan Lawson Willard Smith Joan Orr Nellie Hall Cluxt II Maurles Starkman Vera Hlurat Eugene McPherson Wil Pitkin Marguerite Ryder Annie Martin Aminle Rous Hussell Ross Chus Chiveliga Bang Voenderson Angus Kennedy Chaw G. Lindsay Jean Yure ‘Ber Olive MfcLaughta Madeleine Gibbon

Communaion Recommends Line for Hydro Railway Project

A deputation reports to the government urging swift start of the Oakville to Toronto hydro railway. Officials expect a short construction period once plans are approved, with three quarters of the right of way purchased and minimal land impact.

Myttora Oakville Toronto Penult Prowler Drury Hydra Veld Kael Marinos

Moonshine Raid Nets Couple and Court Dates

Police constable Cousans and Roavaly nab a drunken moonshine pair near Terra Cotts. The duo tied to a prior run, were jailed at Brampton for liquor charges and face further court action along with Toronto man William Legge convicted on multiple counts.

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Mother's Day Services Held Across Churches Highlight Motherhood

Last Sunday morning Knox Church hosted four special Mother's Day services led by Rev. Stewart and Rev. Hackett with choirs of mothers and a large orchestra. The Sunday School and evening programs featured readings, recitations, solos by Bertie Smith and others, and an address titled Our Mothers and What We Owe Them. In St Albans Church Mother's Day was observed as part of the Logton season with floral decorations and tributes to motherhood.

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Fatal Accident at Georgetown Two Year Old Child Dies

A two year old child, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward King, was found dead after a drowning incident near the Georgetown paper mill. The boy reportedly fell from a bridge and vanished in the river. a search by authorities and locals recovered the body near the mill area after hours of efforts.

W. Thompson Georgetown Roy Arnold Edward Tweedale W. Foulds Guelph T. Ll. Gregory W. A. Nicot Mina Clare Hoomer Brampton Jamou Moore H. P. Moors Qeorgetown Edward King Ohld G.ml Dbeldee Tata Paper Milla T Bn

Westward Elevator Boom Promises Many New Lifts

The Optholwite region plans to build 200 or more country elevators this spring and summer under new contracts. Construction crews anticipate rapid start on projects with estimated costs around two million dollars. The Whinlpag lumber and bonded firms expect immediate work as the year progresses.

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