New Summer Fashions Make Their Bow
The 24th of May opens the summer season with fresh Ready-to-Wear and Millinery. Knitted sportswear features wrinkle-free suits from France Switzerland and Canadian firms at $9.95 to $29.75 with sweaters $2.98 to $6.95. Silk ensembles $19.75, printed pique ensembles $9.95, sleeveless Celanese frocks $39.75, flowered georgette dresses from $19.75, summer hats from $5.50 to $12.50 and straw styles at $10.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Switzerland
Avon
Ummer Shiades
Ipmart
Church Services and Programs Across Acton Churches
The text lists service times and topics for the United Church of Canaba, Knox Church Acton, and Acton Baptist Church. It notes Sunday school, ministerial topics like The Life Everlasting and Gods Law in the Heart, prayer meetings, Bible school, and youth programs with times ranging from morning Bible School to evening sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addrens
Will Hillbar
Young People's Union
Willaburg
Acton
8. Cripps
Mra. OC. Knapp
Miss M. Rela
Arlas A. Martin
C. O. Plank
N. T
Mr. L. Brartin
Anza B. Nephew
Afike Mary Locker
Mairc
L Knepp
Mira
R. Knapp
Adis
Mr. Locker
Messrs
W. Calea
E. Coles
Hillisburg Society
Acton Society
Local Classified Ads Listings including rentals and sales
Small advertisements list house rentals rooms for respectable gentlemen dressmaking and various sales. Entries cover house to let box responses, furnished rooms, washing machines, furniture, a convertible bungalow for rent, houses for sale, plant sales, and an auction sale with date and contact details. Contains names such as Mrs F Spiegel Vogel and J Wardlaw and places Acton and Frederick Street.
Wonderland Friday May 24 At Alr Spectacle
May 24 shows feature Lilac Time at Uritlant with Colleen Moore and Alan Tectri ce. Matinee at 3 p m with prices 1 0 0 1 2 0 and 2 5 0 Night prices 2 8 6 and 3 0 0. Other attractions include Carry On and Homes of Our King with comedy and warship theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uritlant
Colleen Moore
Alan
Kings of Spork
Shooting Accident in Nassagaweya Township
A tragic accidental shooting in Nassagaweya Township leaves Benjamin Wallace dead on his farm after a shotgun discharge while he hunted groundhogs. The 60-year-old farmer left a wife and three children. his son, present at the scene, alerted neighbors as coroners and the chief attended the fatality. Funeral held at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. J. Jones officiating. Public Utilities Commission notes include bi monthly billing adoption starting July for Acton and others, plus fountain repair and waterworks updates. Empire Day concert scheduled. new Drake readings arrive at the library. county festival updates and Acton and Burlington league results noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nansagaweya
Benjamin Wallace
Jat 18
Concession T
Toat Hia Ife
Wallace
J. A. McNiven
McPherson
Mar. Wallace
Nasongaweya
Satan
Quran O’nell
Nassagaweya
Canada
Antrim
Ireland
Sopa Euphemia Currie
Naczogaweya
Thomas Benjamin
Dell Telephone Co
Stephen
George C
Christina
Marc Laughlin
Guelph
Susan
Elizabeth
Robert
Toronto
Henry
Acton
R E Dalr
J. Kerr
Hydro-Electric Power Commission
Acton Hydro Ucers
Gatarto
Ontario Commission
Asth Waterworks
Acton Continuation School Principal Dismissal Sparks Debate
A letter writer from Acton criticizes the Acton Board of Trustees for dismissing Miss Macdonald from the Continuation School without explanation. The author cites inspector reports praising her work, urges reconsideration, and argues the action harms educational interests and discipline, calling for the board to retain the respected principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Acton High School
Theald School
Mise Macdonald
Acton
J. P.!mosg
Nttle
Paris
Arhools
Asies
Margaret Macdonald
Aiea Macdonald
University of Toronto
Faculty of Education
Maconall
Ailes Bircdonald
Tnp
Acton Continuation School
Miss Macdonald
Department of Educaion
Acton School
Hoag
Ataf
Calquhoun
Acton Board of Trustees
Mike Macdonald
Atch
Min Macdonald Iy
Bites Maccdonald
Doard
Enture
Board of Trustees
Ralepayem
Papila
Bmalps Macdonald
Miss Annie Corrigill Rites to Honor Longtime Acton Resident
Obituary notes Miss Annie Corrigill dies at home in Acton after pneumonia and illness. Foster relatives and neighbors ministered to her. she lived over sixty years in Acton and served with the Board of Trustees for forty four years. Funeral at her residence and burial in Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Corrigill
Annie Corrigil
Ml Street
Miss Corrigil
A. McTavish
Seaforth
Iris Mall
Kitchener
Mra Armatrong
Miss Graham
Miss Corrigill
Acton
Afr
Phil. Corrigill
Corrigil
Hnox Church
Reat
Fairview
Anne Corsigill
Board of Trustees
Painful Farm Fall Injures Duncan McDougall on Ladder
A Saturday accident at a farm left Duncan McDougall with serious cuts to his right hand after a large branch fell from a tree while he trimmed it from a ladder sixteen feet high. Mrs McDougall escaped serious injury though bruised. the ladder was damaged and the incident disrupted chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan McDougall
BcDougall
McDougall
Mrr. A. O. de~ Forest
Main Street
Hia Finks
Flawna
J. R. Watson
Wetle
Bob Anderson
Boone Street
Quelph
Deforest
Community Social Life: Visitors and Local Meetings
The Free Press highlights Acton social life with visitors from Toronto and other cities, weekend gatherings in Port Colborne and Hamilton, and engagements among local families. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Matthews announcing an engagement, plus a list of attendees at a Pergus parish meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming Dora Lambert
Guelph
Robert, McPhernon
Toronto
Jack McDougall
Acton
Maude McIain
Knnda
Cooksville
Melvin
Dron
Aylmer
E. J. Pellier
SK. Littley
Netty
CG. AQ
Matthews
Masters Dillie
Graham
Jennie D. Matthews
T. L. Johnston
L. QO. Johnston
Mica Annie
Port Colborne
Eek
Porsbyteria
Pergus
Free Press
Alexander McDonald
Win, Robertson
R. Mt. McDonald
W. J. Gould
Wikon
Secret Session of the School Board Deliberations Spark Note
A tense secret session of the Acton school board drew reporters away from the council chamber. Trustees debated access and whether Tax Fair Paros would be barred from future meetings. Public access and board transparency were hot topics as the editor pressed for fuller coverage while board members weighed restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohsal
Council Chamber
A. ¥. Mwevill
Thin Moreling
M Macon
Havill
Noard
Hall
Wilson
Mire
Tre Pures Paris
Dboard
Henry
Toronto
Teacher O’ Federation
Supreme Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
Georgette
Uuunited Church of
Canaba
Facron
Tyinthete
Seer
C. L. Poole
D. Parsonage
Willow Ghreet
Lereen
Preabyteriatr Knox Church
Mtev
A. C. Stewart
M. A
Willow Street
Cluech Pastor
A. Forsyitn
Frederick Btriet
J. Wi. Denny
Femple
F. Speilvogel
Elgin Street
Mill Street
Eouu
Knox
C. McLaughlin
A Reeson
Church Etreet
Pore Pakan
Robert Ae Rt
Milton
Buster
J. J. Wardlaw
R. It
Rockwood
Mra
George Mann
Brock Avenue
RJ Kerr
Gamble
C. Woodhall
Ilsa
Glo. Musbelle
Min Street
Cloud Csrate
J. A Smith
Phone
Firiday
Wing
Pickie Made
Charles
Buddy
Ftiwers
Clara Bow
Mattie
Yulin
R. l. Gregory & Son
D. E. Macdonald & Bros., Ltd
Ontario
Eer Att
Clarke
Heinz Pork
Rice Ibs
Red River
Cin Red & White
AV. Jones
Ont
Halton Baseball League
Sha IN the Park
Oakville
Gas Arrecares
Ter
ANL
RenJavain Wallace
Ceenion
Public Utilities Commission
Reeve Mason
Kerr
L. G. King
Ordenli
Hydro Acsamis
Lincoln Metre Co
Commonwealth Fdlectric Co
Nore
O'Tiiarm
Sangamo Electric Co
Wagner Electric Mig. Co
Cunpilewa
Geo. Edwards
Hydro-Eletric Power Commission
McCutcheon
Crown's Transport, Express
Canadian General Electric Supplies
Cape /Workmen’s Compensation Board
Wlatt
We. Matthews
Empire Day
Ocenys, Eic
Blver Collsadion
Drake
Pree
Mh Varian, Mra
Watzon
County Pastoval Asociation
G. R. Agnew
Halton Musical Fastival Association
Preaigent
John Wickon
Bronte
Geo. Akins
Merton
Mila Hume
P.W. Cook
Hartley
Q. R .Agnew
Lire
Barlington
Qokville
Burlington
Hrante
Georgetown
Ailton
Actan
Totter
Mins
Netl Gibbons
Harry Chew
Bullington
W. Holoway
N. Gibbons
P . Artrodan
F. Holloway
Kaley
Feishman
Fand
Waterbone
Tyler
Gibbons
Chulmen
Thorpe
Altsa
CG. Thomas
Mol'uway
Kaley ‘Thorpe
Sandrmoan
Chew
Thomas
Hurlington
Chlahol and Chishabn
Bitton
AGTON
A P. Aapote
Studenta
Elre
Margaret J. Macdonald
John Warvey
Lake Avenue
Mitra
E. J. Haossard
Church Street
Afro
Harvey
Terra Cotta
Salmonville
Warvey
Himon Plewes
Bim
Marion County
Ulathams
Abe. Malwarda
Mr. Edwards & Con
Bakers
Thomas Stith
Mgr
Varvey
Aloe
and. Birs—Wi I. Vince
HC Thomas
HL Ho Wilton
Ile
James Piratbrook
Arthur Firstbrook
Ella Walker
Yrena
Maonter Edward Crock
A. E. Nicklin
Barl Y W. Vincent
Dwne
Mr. Albert
Hamilton
Mra. Vincent
Bille
Myra
J. C. Overholt
Albert Overholt
Mina Hattle Overholt
Mr. E. Harrison
Brantford
Br. C. Overholt
Art Mm. RJ. Kerr
Adoh I. Ostrander
J. C. Matthews
Jameca Matthews
Tueaday
Dublin Institute
Dublin
Women's Institute
Wilks
Cannockburn School
St Alban's A. S. P. A
Bim. J
John Card
J. Card
Goo. Fields
Catherine Mackie
H. Rigby
Rugby Crass
E. Brmilth
Uso
A. Banyar
Geo
Percy Woods
Treasuer
Wm. Molloway
Yalloway
J. McGeadle
Wi. Waterhouss
Fred Waterhouse
J. L. Davidson
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