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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
10
In loving memory of our dear father James Onus who passed away May 11, 1028. One year has passed yet we still miss you. Never shall your memory fade. Loving hearts will always be near. Missed by his wife and daughter.
June comes with weddings and roses as Acton gears up for Empire Shopping Week and a big town celebration. Traffic, gardens, and business promote local life while Tin Pairview nurseries meet Acton demand. Albert Edward McCabe, a Balton blacksmith, was found dead in bed from acute alcoholic peleanog.
A 27 year old woman from Georgetown and Acton used counterfeit cheques to fraudulently obtain cash and goods across several towns. Elsla Roberson posed as a maid and forged cheques ranging from 25 to 300 dollars, including a 100 dollar cheque on Hastings Street Bank in Vancouver which bounced. She also cashed 35 dollar cheques at Parnell's store and 50 dollars at a Georgetown motor outfit, prompting police action led by Chief Constable Marshall. A warrant was issued and officers circulated alerts across Ontario while inquiries continued. The piece also includes the updated Wialisn County League schedule with multiple matches in Georgetown, Acton, Oakville, Milton, Burlington, and Bronte.
Neighborhood notes show Mr Waichtel of Toronto visiting his daughter Mrs Winke Vanpalter. Bert Rodgers family spent weekend at Watagi Vead. Mrs McIntosh of Toronto joined sister Mrs Jace Van Natter for the 24th. Many attended the dinner in Erin on the 4th. George Kient and family of Burlington visited Mr and Mrs Wm Foster. Martha Foster of Toronto spent the holiday here. Cemetery leveling and reseeding is finished. stones leveled and upkeep set.
A May 24 social at Mr. Jas. Darden's hosted many holiday guests from Toronto Linwood and Guelph. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Norris Black and family, and postmaster designations were discussed as Mr. Hugh Clack succeeds the late Robert Pacmore.
Parana Mir Percy Muratad left Monday for Whimpey Mien Vida Knechtel Toronto Conservatory teacher visited Mrs Emily Caldwell in Toronto Con servatory of Music Mrs Hadith McEwan of Toronto spent a week at the Parsonage Mr and Mrs J Trawn week in Toronto funeral of Mrs Browns brother Hichand Moore Mrs Catton Waterford visiting Parsonage attended Conference in Guelph Mr and Mrs McKechnie Toledo Ohio visiting Rev and Mrs J W Kitching and son John with Mary Hilbrey Toronto visitors Monday Women s Institute Limehouse held summer meeting United Church served refreshments Norval Institute joined Munton Band United Church concert Tuesday Echoal room program choruses piano solos duets recitations Marguerite Syman leader address by Atra HL Kennedy Georgetown
The Acton Guides held their weekly meeting on May 29 with Empire Day celebrations and a patriotic mood. The lieutenant explained compensation details and key Wonder terms before the group prepared for the upcoming Tenderfoot exam day, closing the meeting at nine.
Notice to creditors of Matthia Anderson late of Acton widow who died around April 17 1929 require to send full names addresses and descriptions of claims and securities. Executor Carl Matchen Wangen will distribute estate on July 2 1930 to those legally entitled. claims not received by then not eligible. May 30 1939 Acton executor’s notice signed by a H Yammer acting as solicitor.
The creditors of Annie Corrigill late of Actor Spingler who died May 18 1920 must send full names addresses and claim details to Monteath Centre Hall Acton Ontario collector. Executors will distribute on July 2 1929 and will not be responsible for claims not received by then. Dated May 30 1920. H N Palmer solicitor.
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