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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 23, 1929

Page

7

Church Services and Schedules in Acton Ontario

Local church notices list services for United Church of Canada and Knox Church Acton with ministers C J Poole A C Klewart and A Forsyth. Activities include Sunday school sermons on Gods Law in the Heart and The Life Everlasting, prayer meetings, baptist and junior choir events, and a Disciples class with lantern demonstration.

Mible School Seshubler Benlor DB P. U Tate Troulvia

Local Classified Ads in Acton Listing Homes Goods and Help

A crowded Acton column lists help wanted for a store manager and clerk, room and board for a gentleman, and various sales for washing machines, dressmaking, wood, and plants. It also notes rentals, a large house for sale, stray animal notice, and an estate auction with household effects. Includes multiple local names and addresses and farm and business offerings.

Wonderland Friday May 24 Lilac Time in romance comedy

The page advertises Wonderland Friday May 24 with Lilac Time a romance comedy starring Calleen Moore. Matinee at 3, evening shows at 7 and 9 15. Prices listed for matinee and night.

Calleen Moore Kings of Sport Charles Udsy Revers Clara How Comecy Pricon Joe Noah

New Summer Fashions Open at Caaracas Store

The 24th of May marks the summer season opening with ready-to-wear and millinery displays. Knit sportswear features wrinkle free suits from France Switzerland and Canadian makers with prices from 9.95 to 29.75. Silk ensembles shift to two piece sets from 19.75 plus sleeveless and pastel frocks at 19.75. Accessories include sisal straws, stitched crepe hats, and dress hats from 9.50 to 12.50.

France Switzerland Sid

Tragic Accidental Shooting Claims Nassagaweya Farmer

A farmer Tenjamin Wallace of Nassagaweya township died instantly when a shotgun misfired while he prepared to shoot groundhogs on his farm. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon with his wife and children at home. An inquest was deemed unnecessary. his death is described as accidental. He leaves a wife Sara Euphemia Currie and three children, plus brothers and extended family in the community. The funeral was held Monday with burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Naasagaweyas Tenjamin Wallace Jet 18 Concession 7 Wallace Coure Ace Nelda J. A. McNiven McPherson Ikwon Nasongaweya Jan Wallace Benjamin Wallace Susan O'Natt Nascagaweya Canada Antrim Ireland Jie Sara Euphemia Currie Narsagaweyn Gufferer Thomas Benjamin Dell Telephone Co Stephen C Georwe Christina John Harvey Lake Avenue Acton J. Hassard Cifirch S Treet Mfr Marvey Tneir Harvey Halton Srathams Georgetown Mrs. Edwards M. Edwards 4 Co. Bakers Thomas Statham Mins Clarvey Dent Genny

Acton area recital and accident report highlight community life

A fall from a ladder while trimming a large tree limb injured Mr Duncan McDougall, breaking ladder rungs as the limb toppled. The same page notes Baptist Young People visits in Wilsburg, a wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Harvey in Acton, and community congratulations.

Acton Hydro Accounts Meet and Empire Day Rises

The Hydro Commission discusses refunds for Acton residents and adopts bi monthly billing in July. A transformer purchase for MIN Street overload relief is authorized. Empire Day Concert and New Books distribution at the library accompany local civic updates.

Main Chay Atore Mydro-Electric Power Commission Acton Ontario Commission Mont Cores Ontario

Halton Baseball League Opens with Home Teams Prevailing

The Halton County League opened last Saturday with games at Dronte Oakville and Burlington. Home teams won all four contests as Dronte defeated Georgetown 6 0 Oakville beat Milton 5 4 Burlington defeated Acton 10 4. Acton pitcher Neil Gibbons struggled with conditioning late in the game.

Halton County League Dronte Oakville Burlington Georgetown Milton Acton Uicy Oaksville Neil Gibbons Hartington Harry Chew Ucor Durlington Ruth Pore Beer McAttee B . Basso Walker Thorpe QO. Thomas McCallum Q. Alton Sanderaun Cc. Thomas H. Alton

Letters to the Editor on Acton Continuation School chief

Community members protest the Acton School Board choice to dismiss Principal Margaret Macdonald after the term ends. Letters praise her record of discipline, exams, and student progress, urging reconsideration and continuation of her leadership.

Mr. Vinltor Acton Yeh School Agong Mina Macdonald J. P. Hoag Mins Macdonald Department of Education Echoo

Community Social Life and School Board Session Dispute

A local column covers social visits in Acton including Dora Lambert and Mrs. McPherson visiting friends, engagements announced for Mrs. Adah Ostrander, and a report on a secretive school board meeting where reporters were barred. The piece notes reactions from trustees and a split on public access to board meetings. It also mentions the Dublin Institute meeting and various community happenings including a serious auto accident in Acton and a St Albans A P A banquet with speeches and entertainment.

Turaday Council Chamber Mra. A Mra Tinvill Wat Halt Mira Witton A. F. Higvill B. W. Masters Trustes EB. Deadwick Trustes G Agnew Fall Pere Para St Wan Pere Peas Henry Toronto Teachers' Federation Echooli School Board Elitizena of Acton I Ls Agein Supreme Court

Miss Annie Corrigill Dies at Acton After Long Service

Miss Annie Corrigill, longtime Acton resident and former teacher, died at her MU Street home after illness. She came to Acton with foster parents over sixty years ago, taught under the Knox Church connection, and served on the Board of Trustees for forty four years. Funeral held Monday at Fairview Cemetery.

Annie Corrigill Afiss Annie Corrigil MU Street Mico Corrigil A. Arc- Tavish Seaforth Mise Hall Kitchener P. J. Corrigill Mr. Corrigill Mra. Corrigill Peter McNab Knox Church Greally Fairview Cemetery Annie Coralgill

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