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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 13, 1919

Page

4

Water mains plan outlined for town expansion

Council and engineers approve a comprehensive water works layout with mains from Park Avenue to Knox Avenue and Willow Street to Guelph Street. A test well will be sunk near the tannery property. work to complete the shoe factory proceeds promptly.

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In Memoriam MRH John Firsthrook

Obituary notice for Mrs Julia Firstbrook of North Toronto a longtime church and mission organizer active in women's groups and India China Japan outreach. Survived by two daughters and two sons including Harold and John both in Toronto. Funeral at Abunda Church and interment at Wmirview Cemetery.

MRH John Julia Fimtbrook Firatbrook Box Co Grove Toronto Firatbrook Ireland Canada Dominion Tor. Crawford pond+ bal Woodstock College Decnusel Aha North Women's Patriotic Society Jarvia Street James Ryrie Mhinton India China Japan Aba Ellis Robinon Harold TRA Gennany Firstbrook Acton Trout Ponds Buch Firttrook Henry Lwuer Arthur Street Gorbly Wau Xeal Tonry Muller Potanburny Clara Alfred Als John McArthur Manny Dolly Duceh Julio Wale Abunda Church Wealdo

Prince of Wales Souvenir in The Family Herald

The Family Herald presents a beautiful souvenir portrait of the Prince of Wales from Montreal. Readers praise the Star for providing this keepsake and call the paper Canada’s greatest family weekly.

Prince of Wales Montreal Gio Reat Damand Pamily Hora Nay Star Canada Family Herald

No Chances Prosperity Bond Drive At Knox Church

Sermons by W. W. Craw and others at Knox Church last Sunday promote Victory Bond sales. The paper notes many applications for preaching permits and details several local life events including a marriage in Toronto and soldiers returning home, with social and church activities in Acton and Georgetown.

Knox Church Hoy W. W. Craw Holton Wreacyeran

Halton County Official Provincial Election Totals

Official Halton County figures list May results for J E Ford and UFO, with Dr Nixon Conservative polling 3 347 and E H Cleaver Liberal 3 190. Totals show overall votes polled and volumes for the county, including figures 3 2900 4 411 3 247.

J.e.ford U.F.O Halton County Dr. Nixon E. H. Cleaver

Acton Social Notes Record Weekend Returns from Toronto

Local residents report numerous returns from Toronto over the weekend including Mina Htella McLum, Mr. CG McLaughin, Mise Mertin Smith, Mina Pearl Daker, Minson Ettie, Myrtle Dilly, and others. Several traveled to visit friends in Galt, Acton, and Gisnwilliams, with reunions noted at Be Paul and St Joseph's Hospital.

Mina Pearl Daker Galt Minson Ettie Myrtle Dilly Toronto

New Agricultural Representative Appointed for Halton

R R Fleming BSA appointed Agricultural Representative for Halton to replace W Strong who moves to a new posting. Fleming, Ontario College graduate, has served as assistant representative in Kent Norfolk Wellington and Essex counties and has been Live Stock Specialist with Ontario Dept of Agriculture Toronto. He will manage duties while a successor is found and coasts into his role with lectures on livestock judging.

Rot Fleming Ehaltney W. ¥. Strong oMac Alr. Fleming Ontark College Kent Norfolk Welland Exuex Ontario Department of Agriculture Toronto Wen Ontario Veterinary Colores Weming Halton de Gazette Banner Strong Louvey Hilton Venton Hurlington Gasette

The Town and its Newspaper and Local Campaign Notes

A mixed community note highlights the value of a strong local newspaper and urges support for Victory Loan bonds. It calls for removing an unsightly rear shed near school buildings and describes a social function hosted by Brn Roy Arnold with about sixty attendees and detailed tea service.

Roy Arnold Corners Ml Lederick Atrests Mia William Arnolt Itoy de.) Hell Teow Roo Minn FM. Mayer Og.hl Brown Milas Muriel Thompson Toronto University Slater Ar Mold W Thompson Arua Mather Doria Latte Arnold Prove

Veterans' Receipts and Expenditures Report in Ford Carly Drawing

The document shows receipts of 1221.00 and expenditures 967.30 connected to a Ford Carly drawing. It lists winners and related payments, references several newspapers where the result was advertised, and thanks supporters of the undertaking.

Tor Globe Torontoy Star Crumpton Conservator Gaugedown Herault Motten Champion Guelph Mercury Advocate Comailitos A. W. Cook Tresaurur J. Cooney D.C. M. 1D Perry W. Coles Hecrutury

Victory Loan appeal by new member J F Ford MP great crowd

The Acton meeting at Town Hall featured J F Ford MP speaking in support of the Victory Loan of 1919. He urged Canadians to invest in Victory Bonds to fund demobilization and welfare costs, praising soldiers and Canada’s war aims while stressing safe long term returns.

Edlay Lella Dyke Tauronto Mw Dramatic Club Cliases Miss Dyke Acton Milas Dyke Council Actan Pete Dealru Nyy Ovary Afroyd Moore Word Eleston Halton Canada Ford Upfure Cangda Thale Bankas Victory United States A. O. T. Keantmere Bord Viardmoore & Co Acton Orchestra

Youth's Companion promises hopeful serials for 1920 readers

An old advertisement touts The Youth's Companion with lively serials for 1920 readers. It highlights Captain Theodore Hobbert's Bona of Liberty as a patriotic Canadian tale and notes yearly issue counts, calendars, and a subscription price of $4.50 for U.S. and Canada.

Ozu Theodore UO Hobberts Lewet Canada The United Hoston Muna Thisames

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