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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1929
Page
6
Marriage announced for John Keatly and Martha Mleanar in Oro Township by Rev James Brown. Deaths include Penelape Apple wife of Rev L M Moyer aged 57 in Treanden Parish and Dr Alfred Hem street of Olen Folly aged 70 in Acton. Obituary items note sudden hospital death in Troy North Carolina and other regional details.
Short items from the Oly Acton Free Press dated November 20 1920 summarize local notices and events.
A mix of small items outlines winter scenes and civic duties. It mentions elections, skating at Corporation Pond and Palry Lake, Christmas shopping hints, a school plane purchase, and local notices about votes, holidays, and contributions.
A gathering at Mrs. Wm. McLaughlin’s home in Guelph honored Miss Alice Cook of Acton with an address and a gift from the Acton Women’s Institute. Nearby notes include Acton’s new Mayor Rh. Mence and assorted local humor items from the Acton Gazette.
The Hanneckian Women's Institute met at Mrs. D D Morrison's home on November 20 with Mrs. Cartwright and Mrs. Merry present. President Mrs. Russell led the session with prayers and songs. A roll call for a thank offering provided clothing for the needy. Delegates were announced for the Toronto convention and Royal Winter Fair plans noted.
Funeral services for the late Herman Tovell of Guelph area were held Friday afternoon from Brampasa Road residence with many friends in attendance. The community extends sympathy to his widow, daughter, mother, and brother G McDonald of Toronto, who are visiting at the Thomson home in Guelph.
Dublin Literary Society schedules its annual meeting for December 6 at the home of Ad and Mrs Webster rather than November 29. Guests visiting this week include Misers Nelle and Merle Suwart from Toronto and Muriel Crousman from Greenock. A Christmas concert for Wohodala School is planned for December 17.
Readable text notes Abenezer United Church plans for Christmas entertainment and a large funeral for the late Peter Dingle. Regulars in the community visit relatives, attend Toronto and Durham trips, and a town hall meeting covers local matters including a Toys Club initiative and changes to Limehouse train service.
List of prize winners with total scores from the 1920 Waston County Junior Farmers Plowing Competition. Names include Bod Robert Miller Georgetown R R No 1 83 percent. Chester Emily Norval RR No 1 80. Dan Allen Milton RR No 3 74. Burdge Gunby Millgrove RR No [ missing ] 73. Claude Pickett Hormby I II No 1 60s. George Griggs Freeman RR No 1 57. Stubble Orval Sinclair Freeman RR No 1 05. Stewart Miler Georgetown RR No 2 62. Tom Baum Campbellville 61. Wm Stevenson Preeman 2 R No 3 764 percent. Jack Dalm Campbellville 76. John Turner Milton I R No 6 aly.
A White House childhood memory tells how Carl Schurz learned English from scratch. He studied by translating The Vicar of Wakefield into German then back to English, comparing it with Goldsmith to measure progress. The anecdote highlights his early struggles and gradual mastery.
In a Louisiana swamp two surveyors spot two snakes swallowing each other end to end in a bizarre sight. They recount the incident to a camp cook, a veteran of the swamps, who voices skeptical yet intrigued remarks about the encounter.
Local boards advertise meetings at Duke of Devonshire chapter and Walton parish, with socials, plays, and youth club activities. Highlights include the annual Acton Brigade supper, Limehouse Play by Paisley Memorial church youth, and high school commencement with prizes, diplomas, and a talk by Prof. Havelock.
A narrator recounts a dramatic coal mine accident where a pony halt saved workers from a roof collapse. He recalls the pony’s alert behavior and a close call that left him grateful to the Shetland pony for guiding them to safety.
Fragmented old notice reports a stray or stolen pallet and poultry stock expected to be held by owners for reward. It lists a contact Nancy etn of Callinaville and suggests readers take action to recover items. The piece also includes scattered guidance on concentration and work.
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