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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 30, 1922
Page
7
Local page lists Methodist and Presbyterian services in Acton, ads for employment and sales, farm listings, room rental, an auction, and a card of thanks. Includes outreach at various churches, a tannery cooperative, and notices from real estate agents and merchants in Acton Ontario.
The Great Properndnation a Paramount feature with Jamon Kirkwood and Ann Forest in a double imprisonment plot. Comedy No Parks ing and Wox Nown. Also on screen Afraid to Fight Venturing Frank Maye and others in a western tale.
Hundreds of men’s overcoats priced from 15 to 55 dollars fill Macdonalds in Guelph for Christmas and winter needs. The store touts broad selection with belts and varied styles and claims the largest selection in the area with strong value pricing.
Comprehensive displays in all style departments with prices on sea brand fur coats and apparel that fit every purse.
A cheerful promotional note invites shoppers to visit Guelph's Christmas Store for practical gifts at affordable prices. It promises a jolly, inspirational experience with genuine value to ease gift problems and ensure a successful selection.
Readable text shows a retail ad fragment for regular peanut products with a 30 cent per pound special and price references. The clipped line hints at promotional pricing and store display details from a historical page.
A fragmented OCR item shows a bold call to action titled SPEHTBOLD STAND and appears to urge readers to act on radio related matters. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing context.
The article details a range of local developments including the Wonderland Theatre and nearby businesses, a grand opening schedule, and efforts by community groups such as the Ladies Aid and Boy Scouts. It notes plans for a new collar home in Maryland and public addresses by Hon W. Drury concerning provincial matters.
The community held nominating events Monday noon with strong turnout. Reeve Barber and a slate of candidates including Bell, Harrison, Henderson, Holmes, and Thetford were elected by acclamation for council, school board, and hydro commissioner roles amid a busy evening meeting and ensuing remarks on by-laws and duties.
A local council meeting debated extending support for Thomson Motors Supplies Limited and Acton in a by-law for a 10 000 loan to establish a new factory and machinery. Councillors discussed securing guarantees and building completion before bonds, with a pledge to preserve going concern and reimburse expenses if needed. A vote approved proceeding with no changes to the by-law, while outlining conditions for advancing funds and implementing the project.
Provincial and county teachers led a three day Girls Work Conference in Auton highlighting health, character, and Christian training. Leaders from Ontario and national groups spoke on training youth, with twenty five percent of twelve year olds quitting Sunday school. sessions urged ongoing church and Sunday school work and empowered local groups in Darlingta Georgetown Oakville Adton.
Fragmentary notes report John Ciatt returning, athletic department events, and local health concerns. The snippet mentions Aldersle, Kehoe Lodge, and Two weeks stay, with references to Lloyd Nighwander Blow Deku Nick and Mivershals Hospital, Vieked with Mi and Mud.
Reading through a jumble of names and places, the item highlights community happenings around Rockwood. It notes a December 1 meeting of the Women’s Voetitate in Laay and a Christmas period concert by the Divine Church in Woimonday, plus local traffic incidents, hospital or medical updates, and farm market activities.
Mr Malert Hlewart of Milton and Gu Munday are mentioned in social notes. Several births, home visits, and travels are recorded among residents including Mr Te Kenny and Mrs Charlo McLaod, with extended family visits to Torante and New Varie. Various attendances at meetings, conventions, and church events are listed, naming numerous locals and their affiliations.
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