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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 29, 1930

Page

11

Community Notes and Local Observations from the Week

The item lists various town happenings including Empire Day observances, garden and home improvements, and local holidays. It notes public works, school examinations approaching, a jail week for a chicken thief, and election talk. It mentions baseball results, a new post office project, and church events with scattered local names and places.

Letters to the Editor May 20 1920

Readers discuss cemetery care and groundskeeping amid proposals for improved perpetual care. The letter critiques tombstone maintenance and burial lot arrangements, noting vigil attendance and the balance between ornament and practicality.

Modern Tourist Accommodation Plans Near Acton

A plan by Mr A Tyler to erect a tourist hotel and service station on the shore plateau two miles west of Acton is announced. The project includes grounds with walls shrubs and trees and aims to attract travelers with improved surroundings and highway frontage.

Choa T. Eaton Co Yannchea Miloa Acton Tylor

Reunion glows in community notices and family farewells

The column details a large reunion at Utel boyhood home with many relatives listed including Gowdy Moore LePage and several Torontonian families. It notes attendees from Toronto Dundas Guelph and Columbus and mentions absences of Mr. and Mrs. TD Albert Moore. A park opening and social visits frame the community gathering.

A Manto Moore Miv Wuth G. Moore Dundas John Dundasie Mira Meynoliia Pork Hope Mra Jatin Kennedy Il Mini Hettyuth Guelph Bra TaPage Toronto AL Lelage A. LePage Georg Donald Netty J. Lelage Afra Morley TePaya Benuy Aid Joan Jetuye Loranta Doulas Orlyghton Torsanta Ant Mra Wlay Nan and Musson Maward J. Gowdy Wuffalo Ann Gawdy Utel Boyhood Albert Moore City Cottage Hall Muskoka TL Marre Lorenta

Eden Males at Mur We Testituts Meeting Highlights Year

The report for the past year was encouraging with attendance up and efforts praised. Members officiated on cemetery beautification and curtain installation on the lawn. Several officers were elected for the coming year and families enjoyed holiday visits and community activities.

Hervier Cheack Merdy Mrand Mira. W. Holes Vlad Mra N. Th Marshall Sveaminet Wai Gibertaon Jr. Wright Toranto Apent Qie Wollilay John Rainey Guelph Road Thierry Marden Q. Froud Dundas W. Wragd

Nockwood event honors winners and visitors amid holiday program

The Nockwood boys and girls team won a game and captured a $10 prize in a local tournament. A Versace Gardens evening featured a varied musical program with large attendance and a tulip presentation to the winter team. Visiting guests from Montre al Toronto and Guelph were noted, along with church activities and local holiday gatherings.

Reeve Mason Wah India Remarka Naplla Alven Towant Norton Joh Nical Minalewi Puplla Pring Voloun Mana Rodinaon Yyraa Nat Nolo Rehool Aola Kathleen Mackin Helen Ostrander Marla Uruntelle Lora Bunn Dorothy Bally Sola Vernon Aquet Acton Sololuta Nila Daoa Dri Mehod Mona Mo Qonehio Polo Barbara ‘Taylor Solie Winsing Mora Pricer MichoRs Ayathor Thonwon Yeeod Prtean Thoeddohood A. Mason Duke Doyanahlya Chayter Ani Boarhapo Mach Wan Honora Mlantun Harold Alditiny Olass—ieldte Andoraan Vohorahla Montlan Audrey Chalmora Vlnin Uvalde Vira Ogee Yonlar Rodihttian Wark Nockwood Kinins Vo V. Ehnith Toni Som Moknurdta A. GO. Pattarion Montroal Mosk Mathiraon Veantford Adisn Minty Nickell Qharpa Ivwyn Locker Toronto G. J. Martin and Jilly Port Dover Mrasabt Wendoraon Misu Dean ‘Vorrance Johnston Mawat Ulmcon H. J. H. Leadley Qualph Miison Jullaely Kathleen Lynch Guelph Anil Jal Locker Baba Hoodakte Mianlena A. Bearon Dundag Wm. Frank Trom Inex Cluirch I 1 Enn Park Mairtin Duyallap Washington Meg Marty Iam Lock Wood Afra

District Anniversary of Ospringe Women’s Institute Held

A crowd from the village and surrounding area attended the Ospringe Women's Institute Twenty eighteenth Anniversary celebration at the Nurny Presbyterian Church Cambridge. Mrs George Powell, the institute’s first president, cut the birthday cake and a participant received a large bouquet while others were honored.

Afra W. Unterwood Lily Nurny' Presbyterian Church Cspriage Mra Horgea Powell Douguet Jaf Nyrolaiun Roges

Obituary notices and community notices from Guelph area

A lengthy community memorial column records obituaries and tributes for John Welyngworth and Alex Crawford with details on survivors, funeral arrangements, and mournful essays. It also lists local attendees, floral tributes, and acknowledgments from families and neighbors in Guelph and surrounding towns. The piece notes social and church affiliations, local visitors, and ongoing community happenings including hydro installations and summer preparations.

District Annual Convention of the Women's Institute Held

The District Annual Convention of the Women's Institute convened Wednesday May 31 at the Presbyterian Church. Officers were elected. about 160 delegates attended the afternoon session with speeches by Mrs Powell and Miss Appleton. Ada Currie presided, and the 27th anniversary of the institute was celebrated with a supper and flowers. The service and gathering followed by remarks from Mrs Tarawall and others, with interment and obituary notices surrounding community losses.

Alex M. Chlawhhoud Ule Anantha M. Grawford Dellil Street Melt. Crawford Glio Nuasaguweya Bill Doyle Paming Uhada Guelph Pitreview Cemetery Acton A. A Macainivray Belvidere Ladue Amoraon W. Told Timbercon Davidean W. Douglas HL. Maude Afr Moclaughlin Ste Mra Y Andercan OC. Aton Georgetown W. Hf Crawford Brantford Myr Mra D. Hoendoraon V. Dryden Quit TC. Ranch Mottat J. J. Menderson Nawinga Presbyterian Church Collowad Prealdont Conia Mnatvillas Job Vino-Preakton Mid g.Wonill Tony Isrishay Vic Onlite Rr Curting Walwood Olive Miller Mimosa Cunningham Guo Putnam Yoronto Mbus Powell Milian Applehs Georgetowny Addrona Woltomatan Glen Ada Ourrie Osprings Dranch Tarawall Dillburg Mika Waimea Malte Ti ‘Cavoll Witohoney Alan Mantor Douglas Robertson Ips Trionda Vila Comubinity Moulton Daightord LasMo Datrnit Michigan Tate Chul Gara Stratfords Woon Ant Woodlawn Genndary

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