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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 18, 1920

Page

5

Acton Memorial Park Unveiling Honors Fallen Heroes

The Acton community unveiled a substantial granite monument funded by local citizens to honor soldiers who fell in the Great War. The ceremony featured the McIntyre Granite Co. of Toronto, a central park site donated by the Methodist Church, and remarks by Dr Gray amid tribute to the absent. Col Hank spoke for General William and the Governor General's party, stressing national memory and duty.

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Monument to fallen Anton men dedication strikes solemn note

The ceremony honors men from Anton who died in the Great War. Dignitaries, G W V A members, and local leaders gather at the monument, with inscriptions reading Their name liveth forevermore. Speakers stress service over money as the crowd recalls promises to the fallen and the value of sacrifice.

Ernest Herdia Anton Whet Panseahaniale Arras Inlet Camberal Munonle Kagland G. OW. V Daughters of the Empire Emple John Brown and Family Mosare, Meardmore & Co Acton Tanning Co Banutleur A.D. Ward Camida Breas Thor Saming Anton Bar Holy Ghost Gerst Montgomery Hergt J. A. Weelley Oronto MM. Moyar Herapa Monument The Reeve Morden Trafalgari Hive Christ Avery Jesus Christ Urglanes Joglance Kingdom of God Iate Church Brout Harta Smith

Eloquent Sermons and Anniversary at Acton Church

The Acton Methodist Church marked its seventy fifth anniversary with Rev S W Fallis delivering morning and evening sermons. The event featured interchurch attendance, a revival theme, and notes on church history, leadership, and community gatherings. Local residents and visitors, including families and friends from Georgetown, Toronto, and Knox Church, joined the services and special meals.

W. Fallhy Taranto

Water Towers and Docks Aces Across Town News

Waterworks construction and local industry crews are busy as a major water tower project unfolds. Reports detail workers at the Canadian Chicago Milage Iron Company advancing iron work while civic events and memorial observances shape community life through November.

Chicago Milage Ay Iron Company

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