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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 23, 1929

Page

12

In Meamowiam Stewart Memorials of Deceased Family

In loving memory notices list Mea Margaret Stewart died May 3 1027 and others with multiple misread names and dates. The scrawled verses honor parents grandparents and children with prayers and family sentiments.

Graid Bert Henry Ceraly Bowmanville Ontario Joan Speilvogel Ralph Upellvoge Ralph Lloyd Elva Owen Gneilvogel Ralph Spellvogel Grandpather Grandmother Speilwogel Speilvvggel Ralph Vermon Alzo Dathy Marie Jesus Rose Mother Pater

Acton and Oakville Events Highlight Community Weekend

Empire Day observes Victoria Day on the eve of a busy period. Acton hosts a Dig Celebration with Ann Dennett delivering a speech on June 23 at 3 30 pm at the chow grounds. A reunion and handshakes fill Acton from June 28 to July 1 as OA C activities in Guelph begin June 1. Halton County marks its day on June 18. Walker Lodge members attend the Wellington District Meeting at Georgetown. A fisherman displays a string of about twenty suckers. A subscriber laments untidy roadside litter from a group of girls during a picnic, urging tidier behavior.

Guelph Halton Jone Walker Lodge Wellington A. BP & AL ME Georgetown

Young People's Society year end banquet honors Beaver Group

The Young People's Society of the United Church held a closing year banquet for the Beaver Group with three failing groups Maple Leaf O. and Vincibles contributing a large feast. The event featured spirited yells, toasts to The King The Church The Young People League and The Winners. Rev M Smith of Toronto spoke on inter national East West ties and youth outreach. A vote of thanks followed and the meeting closed with the Doxology. In Acton two residents faced a magistrate over alleged use of lights to catch trout but were cleared for entangling or baiting while lights were claimed not used for fishing the court warned against lighting under the fishing statute.

Young People's Society of the United Church Maple Leaf Invincibles Mika Sabra Nelson George R. Poole Atlas Marjorie Builtsar Young People'a League J. Elvin Gamble Velma Murray Bébe Helen Anderson Mason Grenville Macales Earl H. Vincent Rev M. Smith Toronto China Mrr. Smith Alflcn Bennett Afr Smith Acton W. D. Howe Wlaherieg Acon

Neighborhood Notes Reflect Small-Town Weekend Life

Read of visits by Mrs Glenn, Mrs Campbell, and other locals in Clinton Mut week as families gather, a Women's Institute annual meeting with officer elections, church services in United and Presbyterian churches, a Dramatic Club play, a piano recital, and porch talk about local improvements and fireworks. Local residents from Georgetown Guelph Toronto Simcoe and nearby villages attend events and socialize.

Georgetown Afra Ephriam Gwindle- Durat Ellen KeAtner Stanley Fkncard Milton Mina Alice Kentner A. Soper Edward Jolie Taranto United Church Miss Jolliffe and Miron Wmn. Harris Ross Gordon Doris Johnson Dannem Mary Tone Minuetta Doris Dyer Myrtle Maud Isobel Wardlaw Clara Harris Flaming Stars Doris Watson God Save the King Wv. T. Smith & Co Angus Carter John Burnside Grand Valley Afr Leslie Swanston Toronto Johnston Hewat Simcoe Clarence Lynch Guelph R. Robinson Conn John John and Mrs. Little Bro. Lite

Uke Wenna's Institute Holds May Meeting at Mrs Cree

The regular meeting of Uke Wenna's Institute was held Wednesday afternoon at Mrs A Cree's house. Mrs Kerr presented a paper on Individual Dot Whius Health followed by a prayer program. A number of community members attended the Gitta Conference in Milton on Saturday afternoon.

Uke Wenna Tnstitute Mra A. Cree Mra Kerr St Milton

Lilac Thine at Wonderland Promises Stunning Spectacle

Tomorrow at Wonderland the feature is Lilac Thine described as the most magnificent spectacle the cinema has offered. The show promises powerful gripping aerial stunts and daring visuals in a yearlong production. On Monday the premier will be Wings with Clara Now and Buddy Royem, a dramatic aviation romance set in war among the clouds.

Wonderland Pevening Clara Now Charles Buddy) Royem Broadway

Bus and Car Collision Averts Major Crash on Mill Street

An afternoon bus heading west narrowly avoided a collision with a Toronto car on Mill Street when the car signaled a turn but could not stop. The bus swerved to the wrong side to avoid the car, stopping a few feet past the corner. No injuries or damage reported to either vehicle. drivers apologized and resumed their routes.

Mill Street Toronto John Street

Messages of thanks for dineral bereavement support

Thea Watt and family express deep appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement. They fondly remember the expressions and acts of support that have been gratefully received.

Cyuankh Thea Watt Acta Cary Moray Crawson Owl Alatora

Local visitors and society notes from Ospringe area

Georgetown visitors Mr and Mrs Nixon and son Douglas tour the area while Rockwood guests stay with the Jacks ons. Church events include a Women's Missionary Society meeting with elected officers and a play by the St Andrew's Young People at Ospringe Women's Institute.

Nixon Georgetown Douglas Fred Lambert Eldon Rockwood W. J. Jackson Townline John Fielding Hitchener Head Guelph Culp Syracuse Hridgeburg Afr Hortop Women's Missionary Society Church of Christ D Pti Parker J Stewart 1 Hamton Ada Currie Lo Hamilton Young People's Society St. Andrew's Church Hillsbury Ospringe Women's Institute G. Larce Margaret Gunter Harold Sunter G. D. Robertson Guelph Road Air E. M. Awrey Elgin Ivan Clifford Mrr W. Usherwood Loli McCutcheon H. McCutcheon Ospringe G. G. Ibobertson Quiph “Township Col Head

Victor Broadcast To Unite North America May 24

Montreal May 20 The Victor radio hour will join a coast to coast network across 20 U S stations and Canada Friday May 24 opening at 10 30 PM Eastern daylight time. Notable soloists and two leading dance bands join Nathanial Shilkret and Horatio Bourden in a 90 minute classical and popular program showcasing top talent to a continental audience.

Montreal Canada United States North American Victor National Broadcasting Company U. S Woo Mischa Elman Lawrence Vibbett Hulda Lashanoka Hicharad Crooky Nathanial Shilkret Gebaton Ments Victor Salon Shilkret Hosario Bourden Jack Smith Frank Crumit Johnny Marvin Allern Blamey Cene Austin Franklyn Baur Jeass Crawford Victor Nan Occasian George Olsen Mady Vallie Connecticut’ Yankees New York Anappy Hatters Nat Gkilkret Victor ‘Orchestra Learry Radio Lutencea North Amrrica Victor Phulls Camden N. Jo Alt. Brown

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