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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 24, 1928

Page

6

In Memoriam Notices From Ontario Hospitals

In NewmAnville Hospital May 2 2020 Tohart Henry Cray of Slmpton Ont. McDougall General Hospital Guelph May 1 1938 Leonard McDougall beloved husband of Mary Dickinson aged in his 60s. Marguerite Irene McClure Brampton May 41 1938 daughter of Mr and Mrs Darlun McClure and wife of Ghetta M Muck. In loving memory of Mrs Margaret Ilawart May 27 1527 died May 1527. One by one earths flees are broken. One by one they are inked above. There will be a reunion. By daughter and sons.

Ded Craig Newmanville Hospital Tohart Henry Cray Slmpton McDougall General Hoapital Guelph Leonard McDougall Mary Dickinson Huci AL Perl Memorial Toxpillal Brampton Marguerite Irene McClure Darlun McClure Ghetta M. Muck Margaret Ilawart

Acton Frve Press Local Briefs May 25 1928

Victoria Day approaches with events and remarks on local life. Articles note community happenings from excava tions for new houses on Elgin Street to repairs on Main Street and Brock Avenue. The Halton Baseball League forms with Oakville Bronte Milton Burlington teams. Local bylaws on dog control street obstructions and calcium chloride for dust are cited as enforcement tightens.

Halton Oakville Bronte Milton Burlington

Population rise in Acton area links to census figures

McPherson submits council roll showing Acton population at 1 070, an increase of 135 from last year. The census excludes Beardmare Crescent. Including adjacent Crescent section the town's trading area would push population above 3 300.

Agedcor McPherson Acton Beardmare Crescent Boardmore Creetent

William Loyd in Post War Comedy at Wonder Land Theatre

William Boyd returns to film in Two Arabian Nights a post war comedy drama of two doughboys. The outdoor production features Troyd in the lead with Walheim as the sergeant and Adury Astoria as Reading Lady. The plot follows two soldiers escaping a German camp and drifting into Arabia. The wartime bond and comic misadventures unfold across Victoria Day matinee and evening shows.

Tha Nirat William Boyd Boyd Wonderland Theatre Victoria Day Adury Astoria Arabia Louwi Walheim Captain Vlagg Troyd Walt The Della Star Ike Iza France Enemiea Conion Loe

Bannockburn Women Hold Annual Meeting and Farewell Gifts

The Bannockburn Women’s Institute held its annual meeting at Mrs D J Lorrys home with Blood attendance. A $10 grant was given to the Red Cross for medical aid in northern districts. Officers were elected including President Mrs Jan Gilbertson and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Freud. Members were invited to attend next summer’s meeting with Miles Collind as speaker. two members moved to Acton received farewell gifts.

Mra. D Mmembera Mirrehall Vic Mra Jan. Oilbertson Calvert Mec N. U. Marshall Treanurff Mira Freud Jas. Yarden H. Wright Toronto Women's Institute Uatty Lowrie Indica Russell Lindsay Adlines Aggie Emmy Cole Theta Bannockburn Women’s Institute D. A. Munsell W. Wiley H. Lindsay Miss Cole Missa Cole D. D. Morrizon Miles Collind Ancaster Institute Anybedy Acton Milas Crea Jean Cannockhum Women's Institute Bannockham Bannockham Women’s Institute D. A. Russell Mivs W.—Wiley

Parry Hound Visit Highlights Local Socials

Mrs. rank Biante visited Parry Hound this week to see her daughter Mrs. Tut. Mrs. Joseph Allen Jr. returned from Toronto after two weeks visiting friends. Ammrit of Windsor stayed with her parental home Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Riddler.

Parry Hound Joseph Allen, Jr Toronto Myra Allen Ammrit Winstsor Samuel Riddler

Aunt Susan's Visit performed by Knox Church youths

Last Friday evening Knox Church Guelph staged Aunt Susan's Visit in the Town Hall under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church P O. of the Knox Sunday School Orchestra provided musical interludes. A good audience attended and about 40 dollars was taken in. Notable notes report James Meierman recovering from a farm tractor accident, Munter Wiarvey Laverty in hospital, and Gordon Carter improving after illness. Several locals visited from Guelph including Kathleen Lynch and Charien Mitchell. Johnstone Howat of Gimcoe bought a Dodge coupe. Pred Smith and others work on coal shed flooring and yard improvements. Thomas Weatherston rebuilds a garage. Leonard McDougall’s death is noted with funeral at Eramosa and burial in Everton Cemetery. Godson Contracting Co. Ltd. began laying asphalt on the highway at week’s start.

Knox Church Guelph P.O Presbyterian Church Susan Ninalc Knox Church Unday Behool James Meierman Munter Wiarvey Laverty Quelph General Hospital Manter Gordon Carter Minsiathleen Lynch Charien Mitchell Toronto D. G. Mitchell Johnston Howat Gimcoe Johnston Pred Smith C. N. Tt Williamare Thos Weatherston E. Ae Leonard McDougall Jenmn Hhis General Hospital Eramosa Everton Cemetery Godson Contracting Co. Ltd

Seasonal opening for bass and lunge fishing announced

Ottawa authorities approve three recommendations for fishing season. Bass and lunge fishing will open July 1 and close September 20, two months longer than last year. Limits revised to six per day for bass and two for lunge. prior limits reduced from eight and four respectively. Funeral held for Mrs Annie Foster in Aberfoyle with high mass at Our Lady Church and burial in Roman Catholic Cemetery. Notable turnout and floral tributes. Brampton Peel junior partners contest winners named with Alex Hinney Jr. of Brampton taking first place. others include Jack Drennan, Harold Shoard, and Jim Pinkney. Awards presented by Boston Villa Dramatic Club and Graydon trophy officials.

Pithh Ottawa Mra Annie Foster Intero Aberfoyle Church of Our Lady, Guelph Father Bunn Pather Quirk Krampton Wina Peal Junior Partners' Association of Peel Brampton Alex Arc Hinney, Jr Brampton Group Jack Drennan Strootville Harold Shoard Trinity Jim Pinkney Cookaville R. Pydell W. J. Galbreith W. J. Fenton George Wilkinson Boston Villa Dramatic Club W. W. Wilkinson Graydon Caledon Kip Gordon Graydon Miso Pearl Church Silvar Marjorie van Wyck Mary Proherty Mildred Nichols Maocers Douglas Patullo Wilfred Watson Elgin Laughlin

Notice to creditors in estate of Jonnie Mann Acton Ont

Creditors of Jonnie Mann late of Acton Ontario wife of George Mann who died April twenty fourth 1099 must file full names addresses and details of claims with executor Mary Little McTavio executrix by June 11 1090. Notice to distribute assets will be given and executrix not liable for claims not yet notified. Dated May 10 1028. H N Parmer Acton Ont attorney.

Jonnie Mann Acton George Mann Ashe Mary Little McTavio Executiv H. N. Parmer Ont Ollelley

Granite Monuments and Markers Offered With Great Stock

Advertises a monument plant with modern machinery and facilities offering granite monuments markers and corner stones. Claims superior value and stock and invites readers to visit the plant for quotations before ordering elsewhere.

The Flatter Flats Cartoon Exchange

A married man admiring a friend's new flat says he wishes to afford such a place. The friend quips that married men have better halves but Dochelorg couples have better quarters, in a light cartoon exchange.

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