03 Nov 1927
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1927
Page
1
Card of thanks extends sympathy for a bereavement and lists thanks to friends. Notices include sheep for sale Pere-bret Leicesters and other livestock traits, florist notice and church cemetery meeting to appoint a new trustee.
The Thanksgiving Armistice Service will be held in Acton on Monday morning at ten o clock. The programme opens with a prayer by Rev A Stewart and proceeds from the Town Hall to the Monument and Fairview Cemetery with hymns prayers and remarks from church leaders.
Ad copy elevates fur coats as stylish warm garments, emphasizing slim, graceful designs with sleek lines and a snug fit.
Spelling and public speaking contests were held in Milton with several schools and students competing for medals and cups. Winners included Nelson School pair Joe Peletterio and Ruby Hooth, Trafalgar Nanmagaweya School pupil Jean loth, and Milton’s John Sheroy among others. Baton of honor awarded to top point holder.
Acton and District United Church hosts a Sunday anniversary service to mark the third year of the United Church. Rev Cool Poole and others lead the ceremony with music to be performed by the choir at both services.
A motorist was fined $20 plus costs for traveling 45 mph on the Terondo Hamilton highway near Burlington. The man was arraigned before Magistrate Barr and cited by Officer Shen. The report notes a Halloween social, local church events, and a nearby motor fatality involving a child struck by a car in a separate incident.
Community social life highlighted by visits between Acton and Toronto residents including Aly Samaon Gbaly Ada Dflends and Miss Reelt. The week features gatherings with Horatford friends MeDows Toronto and Acton hosts. A health note mentions a report on tooth powder quality submitted to Public Health.
Winners of school judging contests including Halten received a free trip to Toronto. The event listed numerous local participants and prize details across departments such as cattle, poultry, potatoes, and wheat with local names and venues in Meath, Georgetown, and Acton noted. The notice urged public attention to the Poppy charity drive and included a formal disclosure from the Acton committee dated November 4, 190% with appeals for support and community contributions.
A garbled account describes a bank robbery at Campbellville with suspects Stewart and Martin allegedly fleeing in a car after stealing about 1900 dollars. Police pursued, leading to arrests and multiple charges including robbery and theft in connection with the incident and related car and house searches.
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