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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
7
Birth notices from a historical column list several births and marriages with names and places. An unclear set mentions Georgatown May 14 and multiple individuals including Harold Wauley and Mabel Byaltted, along with other family listings and dates.
Local items from The Acton Aree Press dated Wednesday May 34 1922 note community efforts to beautify Acton Ontario and support for municipal improvements. Reports mention daylight saving, garden party plans, proposed December elections, roadwork funding, a public park idea, and a hospital update on Mr James Tous.
Neighborhood items report Camerson widow of Quine Easterbroo dies at Trafalgar after brief illness. Widower and family events noted, including Ceilan, Cameron, and Agnew households. Mentions farm market demand and local farmers, with several names from Trafalgar Campbellville and Maaneala.
In the vicinity on Monday the community discussed repairs and reopening of the utewat. Special mention of Mastar Bruce Cuvianoigh Whittaker of Vdaonton and Atty aid Afr. Ds te Homervilla. Lloyd and others report water and ship maintenance updates, with Superintendent Wilson and Counsel Mor den noted in planning. Local residents discuss springing up jokes about repairs. credits to W. Ura and Mr. BD. J. for a valuable three-year-old Clyda colt. The Ela Horse Freodara Club, under the Horse Hroddarn’s Branch, praises import of Clydendale horses. Township Council to Court of Hovisian on Monday, 20th vnat, Ilaburg-Advecata.
A vast salvage expedition has departed English waters to recover bullion from the wreck of the SS Laurentic. The operation, led by authorities from the Treasury and Admin, aims to raise gold valued at several million pounds sunk when the Laurentic was torpedoed in the war. Early salvage already accounts for millions, with additional tens of millions potentially remaining at the bottom.
A list of religious events and meetings across Hamilton region is recorded, including annual meetings of Women’s Missionary Societies in Hamilton Conference, Guelph Presbytery, and Knox Church. Other items note district Methodist gatherings, Sunday school conventions, and local community plans tied to churches, with related social and civic details.
A report at a Nelson meeting details civilians who aided British soldiers during the war by sheltering feeding and guiding them to safety. Laura Heath received a royal commendation for her work, with a large audience of about a thousand people hearing the update and plans for letters of thanks to contributors.
Mildly garbled Burlington WV notes report on local farm activities, a school garden, and a church event. Mentions Mr Mon Heiver, Mr A Je Hremnuti, and attending divine service at Btukela Church with references to local residents Blowart and WL Allen and a Wednesday holiday in Nrlington.
A torn notice from Woodytock Ontario advertises phonographs and organs for sale by W. Taylor of Guelph with prices from 2600 to 4600 dollars. It lists payment options, a mail catalog, and a sale schedule featuring items and dates at Acton.
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