New Summer Fashions Bow At Open Season
The 24th of May signals summer openings with Ready-to-Wear and Millinery stores abuzz over new sportswear, frocks, and hats. Knitted suits resist wrinkles, with pieces from France Switzerland and Canadian makers priced 9.95 to 29.75. Silk ensembles 19.75, printed pique ensembles 9.95, sleeveless Celanese frocks 39.75, flowered georgette dresses 19.75 and up, summer hats from 5.50 to 12.50.
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France
Switzerland
Spana Ca
Ummer
Ipmart
Church Services at Knox and United Churches
Local notices list Sunday services at the United Church of Cunaba FAcrON Tinlad and Knox Church Acton. Sermons cover Gods Law in the Heart and The Life Everlasting with weekly prayer meetings, Bible study, and youth programs. Choir practice and Sunday School are scheduled. ushers gather at the pastor’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addrens
Bible School
Dolivia
Local Classified Advertisements Acton Ontario
Small ads list various miscelaneous opportunities and items for sale including house to let rooms for a gentleman wash machine and wringer for sale dressmaking services and an auction sale. There are notices for rental of a bungalow and a house for sale plus plant sales and a stray dog notice. Auctioneers contact and addresses appear for Acton Ontario.
Wonderland Friday May 24 Film Week at Alt Spectacle
The listing advertises Lilac Time Urilant in its all star spectacle with Colleen Moore and “Teacher” Teeth, plus “Kings of Sport” matinee at 3 and night show at 7 15. Prices shown for matinee and night performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urilant
Colleen Moore
Kings of Sport
Tragic Shooting Death in Nassagaweya Township
Benjamin Wallace, a 60-year-old Nassagaweya farmer, died instantly when a shotgun discharged while he hunted groundhogs on his farm on Saturday. His sixteen-year-old son alerted neighbors and authorities. an inquest was deemed unnecessary as all signs pointed to an accidental shooting. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery after funeral services conducted by Rev. J. Jones. The incident deeply affected his wife, three children, and extended family.
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Nansagaweya
Nenjamin Wallace
Jat 18
Concession T
Toathla Ife
Wallace
Goroner
J. A. McNiven
Nascagaweya
Albis We
Benjamin Wallace
Quran Cape
Naszagaweya
Canada
Antrim
Ireland
Gaturday
Sopa Euphemia Currie
Nassagaweya
Thomas Benjamin
Dell Telephone Co
Stephen
George C
Christina
Alis. MacLaughlin
Guelph
Susan
Elizabeth
Robert
Toronto
Henry
Acton
J. Jones
Fairview Cemetery
Acton Continuation School Princpals Dispute Sparks Debate
Letters from Acton residents protest the board's decision to not renew Miss Macdonald's contract as Principal of the Continuation School. They cite her proven record, departmental praise, and student success, urging reconsideration and advocating for continued female leadership.
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Ditor
Acton High School
Uheald
Mise Macdonald
Acton
J. P.rosg
Department of Education
Toard
Olay
Miss Annie Corrigill Laid to Rest in Acton Cemetery
Obituary notice for Miss Annie Corrigill from Acton details her long residence before dying after pneumonia. Former teacher and trustee of 44 years, she was active at Knox Church and cared for students and community. Funeral held at her residence with burial at Fairview Cemetery. May 21, 1920 Acton.
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Annie Corrigill
Mim Street
Mira Corrigil
A. McTavish
Seaforth
Iris Mall
Kitchener
Mra Armatrang
Miss Graham
Miss Corrigill
Acton
Mfr
PL. Corrigill
Mtr
Corrigil
Hnox Church
Reat
Fairview
Annie Corsigill
Man Injured Trimming Tree Branch Falls from Ladder
Duncan McDougall suffered a serious fall while trimming a large branch on his farm. While on a sixteen foot ladder the limb gave way causing the ladder to topple and him to the ground. He escaped broken bones but has a deep two to three inch cut on the back of his right hand and painful bruising.
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Duncan McDougall
Dougall
Mir. McDougall
Mrr. McDougall
Acton Social Roundup Shows Visitors From Nearby Cities
The Free Press notes Acton residents hosting and visiting friends over the past week. Highlights include visits by Toronto, Guelph, Kitchener, Hamilton, and Michigan guests, plus engagements and church meeting attendance. Notable names include Lambert, McDougall, McIain, Peller, Littley, Sayer, Morton, Snyder, Moron, Warren, Matthews, Johnston, Vincent, Overholt, Kerr, and Ostrander with a June 6 wedding planned.
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Ming Dora Lambert
Guelph
Robert, McPherson
Toronto
Jack McDougall
Acton
Maude McIain
Cooksville
Melvin
Dron
Aylmer
E. J. Peller
SK. Littley
Netty
Mra
Nicolzon
Marlette
Mich
Misa Helena Woolman
Mimica
Russell Gnyder
K Kitchener
August Anderson
Reeve
Amon Moron
Dronton
Mra. Maxon
Mire
J. L. Warren
Pred Warren
Hilda Palmer
Aim
Secret School Board Session Sparks Reporter Ban
A Tuesday night session of the Acton school board ended with a reporter barred from the meeting. The editor refused to leave, asserting the public has a right to cover board actions. Trustees debated including Tax Parr Paros. the motion passed, excluding the Tax Parr Paros for this meeting only. Dublin Institute Meathng and Women’s Institute summer meeting planned for May 27 in Acton. Not a Girl Guide notes condemn unauthorised student walkout by Cannockburn School group. Auto collision on Main Street injures Mr. A. O. De forest. neck fracture confirmed. hospital treatment ongoing. St Alban’s A. S. P. A banquet closes season with speeches, performances, and a successful plan for continued society activities.
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Pure Paris
Acton. Archools
Asics
Margaret Macdonald
Contnuation School
Aiea Macdonald
University of Toronto
Faculty of Education
Macowall
Ailes Bircdonald
Tnp
Acton Continuation School
Mins Macdonald
Te Department of Educaton
Acton School
Hoag
Ata
Calquhoun
Acton Board of Trustees
Mike Macdonald
Acton
Mina Macdonald
Miles Maccdonald
Doard
Happe
Bilge Macdonald
Ashe
Purtlermore
Studenta
Margaret J. Macdonald
Cohsal
Council
A. ¥. Weevil
Maecca
Havill
Chaiman Hall
Wilton
Mire
E. W. Bdagtera
EB. Beswick
Tall
HtUa
Tre Pure Paris
Dboard
Henry
Toronto
Teachers’ Federation
Euch
School Board
Supreme Court
Mrr
A. O. Deforest
Main Street
Alo
Manin Street
J. R. Watson
Bob Anderson
Beens Street
Deforest
St Alban's A. S. P. AL
Bim. J
Guelph
John Card
Ouchterbouy
T. D. Parmes
T. W. D. Farmer
Trinity College
J. Card
Goo. Pields
Misa Catherine Mackie
H. Rigby
Suigby Crass
Plentiul
Maurg
Waullrvsees
E Bmilth
PA. Banyar
Percy Woods
Treasuer
Wm. Molloway
Prank Yalloway
J. McGeadle
Wi. Waterhouss
Fred Waterhouse
Mr. I.L. Davidson
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Georgette
Uuunited Church of
Cunaba
Facron
Tinlad See
C. L. Poole
Willow Ghreet
Prafaean
Presbyterianr Knox Church
Mtev
A. C. Stewart
M. A
Willow Street
J. Wi. Denny
Femple
Free Press
F. Speilvogel
Elgin Street
Mill Street
Knox
C. McLaughlin
A. Reesom
Church Etreet
George Mann
Learing
Brock Avenue
RJ Kerr
Gamble
C. Woodhall
Glo. Musbelle
Min
Annie Corrigil
J. A Smith
Phone
Firiday
Unday
King Canedy
Pric
Charles Buddy
Juigers
Clara Bow
Yulin
R. l. Gregory & Son
D. E. Macdonald & Bros., Ltd
Ontario
Eer Att
Clarke
Heinz Pork
Red River
Cin Red & White
AV. Jones
Ont
Halton Baseball League
Te Park
AC Run
Oakville
Gas Arrecares
al Se
ANL
RenJavain Wallace
Public Utilities Commission
Reeve Mason
L. Go Iling
Hydro Acsatnis
Taneain Metre Co
Commonwealth Fdlectric Co
O'Tirain
Sangamo Electric Co
Wagner Electric Mig. Co
Con- Dilen
Geo. Edwards
Hydro-Eletric Power Commission
Power and Supplies
PRP
McCutcheon
Crown's
Tranzport
Express
Canadian General Electric Supplies
Coe Age
Workmen’s Compensation Board
W. 12
Ulatt
We. Matthews
Hfe
TL J. Kerr
Hydro-Electric Power Commission
Acton Hydro Ucers
Commiestan
Ontario Commission
Asth Waterworks
Empire Day School
Coenys
Cic
Billver Collsoon
Drake
Pree
Mh Varian, Mra
Watzon
County Festival Association
G. R. Agnew
Hallon Musical Pestival Association
Milton
Presigent
John Wickon
Bronte
Geo. Akins
Merton
Mila Hume
P.W. Cook
Hartley
Q. R .Agnew
Lire
Vickers
Barlington
Moronte
Qokville
Burlington
Hrante
Georgetown
Neil Gibbons
Harry Chew
Bullington
W. Holoway
F. Holloway
Gibbons
Thorpe
Alten
GC. Thomas
W. Ristaway
Kusey
Sandrroan
Dalla
Gibbing
Chew
Se “Thomas
Thomas
Hurlington
Clilabelm and
Chisham
AGTON
Card of
A P. Rapore
Miss M. Rela
Mins A. Martin
Cc. O. Plank
N. T
Mr. L. Martin
Anza B. Nephew
Afiks Mary Locker
John Warvey
Lake Avenue
Mitra
E. J. Haossard
Church Street
Mir
Afro
Harvey
Terra Cotta
Salmonville
Warvey
Aimon Plewes
Bim
Marion County
Nis
Utathams
Abe
Malwarda
Mr. Edwards & Con
Thomas Stathiun
Jarvey
Uhetr
Aloe
and. Birs
Wi I. Vince
HC Thomas
HC Wikken
Ile
James Phratbrook
Arthur Firstbrook
Ella Walker
Yrena
Manter Edward Crock
A. E. Nicklin
Barl Y W. Vincent
Bwme
Albert
Hamilton
Mra. Vincent
Bille
Myra
J. C. Overholt
Albert Overholt
Mina Hattie Overholt
Mr. E. Harrison
Brantford
Br. C. Overholt
R. J. Kerr
Adohi
Ostrander
J. C. Matthews
James Matthews
Pergus
Tuer Free Press
Alexander McDonald
Win
Robertson
Mr. McDonald
W. J. Gould
Tueaday
Dublin Institute
Dublin
Women's Institute
J. Maddick
Mira. Cook
Beampville
Wilks
Cannockburn School
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