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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 23, 1922
Page
6
A cluttered page lists Methodist and Presbyterian services in Acton Nevada with minister names, followed by community notices including sales ads for coal, clothing, and farm properties. Public notices cover a wife leaving home for support, and local thanks for a charity banquet and broadcasting listings.
A public meeting of the artisans of Acton will convene Thursday at the town hall. Representatives of Thomson Motor Co will attend. Ratepayers are urged to attend. All questions relating to the Ly-law will be discussed. The notice is signed by George Hawemh Reave. Also appears are several local advertisements for furniture repair and home furnishings.
The page lists theatre bookings for Friday November 24 through Tuesday November 28 with various acts including Yip Matrimony a Wallure and Hing Dall Tomances, Fox Now Orchestra, Don’t Get Personal starring Marty Vruvoat, Seka Seok Pushers, Down North the Great Muskensie River District, and Reayontt featuring urhw Clayton plus With Stanley in Africa and Hurry weet or His Heat.
Winter overcoats for men arrive in various styles including plain dark, plaid and mixed fabrics. Belts vary from full belt to back belt to no belt. Prices range from 15 to 57 50 with many value options available.
Men's plan oxford play tweed ulsters available in full length double breasted storm collar and full lining. Regular sizes 37 to 46. New, good looking coat offered at 18 50 with special pricing.
Two good patterns offered at $25.00 each feature neat green overcheck and a plain heather-preen blend. Doubles breasted with convertible collar and patch pockets with top. Three-quarter lining of all-wool polo cloth makes them warm and stylish. Worn with or without belt.
One hundred fifty overcoats offered at 35 dollars each. Mens and young mens Ulsters in all wool tweeds and fleece finished cloths with rain tans and soft tone checks. Styles include novelty back designs, quilted shoulders, polo lining, kimono sleeves and belted backs. Strong value claimed as best selection in the region.
Acton reports include the annual Firemen’s Ball and supper at the Firemen’s Hall with plans for charity work and a clothing drive. A public library update notes new book selections and cataloging. a town meeting considers a new motor plant. a fall incident near the Methodist Church injured a resident but left her stable after days. A Vancouver note cites favorable weather, grain shipments, and port prospects with local officials quoted.
A. O. DaForast faced charges after a home brew incident near the town hall. Witnesses described a scene with drunkenness and a public disturbance. Abbies Abbie and Jackoson were cited, with fines totaling thirty dollars and ninety cents.
Acton Junior Baseball team crowned champions after defeating Milton and Campbellville in a four team league. Banquet honored players with sweaters and certificates while remarks from officials praised the team’s sportsmanship and community support.
The obituary notices detail the deaths of Therese Thurman Wallace and Gearytown resident Robert Wallace. Therese Wallace died after a two week illness of diphtheria culminating in her passing at Georgetown. Robert Wallace, a longtime Georgetown resident, died at his home after a residence in the area for years. Funeral services were held at Kilbride and Georgetown, conducted by multiple pastors, with interment at Oreswood Cemetery. The community expressed deep sympathy for the Wallace family and noted Mrs. Kerwin’s care.
A town council session chaired by the mayor adopted the Twenty fourth Finance Committee report detailing the general account for the period December 1 1921 to November 16 173 with itemized entries including payrolls and utilities. The council moved to transfer the financial statement period and to audit and collect dog tax with a streamlined roll and timetable aligned to existing tax practices.
A chaotic account details multiple injuries and social notices tied to a tannery plant in Beardmora. The report mentions Mr. Marry Keith and Mr. Melvin Blair among others, with scattered references to health, travel, and community events occurring over the week.
Local column details weddings baptisms and deaths, including Mr. J A Whetle of Chalmers' Church officiating at Atrdyde home, and several family events. Reports a fatal fall at a mining site, tributes to Revs De MacArthur and Thormie, and notes on the telephone week outreach by Jack Miner in Ontario.
Acton Ontario catalog notes sale of men's wool underwear two piece set and pure wool pullovers with fur bands. Items listed include winter caps. No further pricing or dates provided.
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