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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 04, 1928

Page

6

Fashionable Favor fabrics offered in special-price groups

Uplifting line of broadcloth like fabrics with fur trimmings features new colorways. Special price ranges listed include 19.75 to 22.50 and 29.75 to 34.95. Availability emphasized for current season wardrobe updates.

Guelph

Tweed coats feature furred and unfurred styles with fur cuffs

Fashion notes describe tweed imported fabrics in vivid textures for coats. The trend highlights large furred cuffs and self collars, aligning with the recent vogue in dress outerwear.

Cheltenham Amities Across Borders In Old Land Links

A long note on cross town courtesy between Canadian towns named Cheltenham and Cheltenham in England and Ontario, highlighting mutual greetings and hopes for friendly ties across Gloucester Acton and Peel regions. Mayor Weyenaat backs the Cheltenham goodwill drives as communities share flags and eyes.

Cheltenham Canada Cheltenhunt England Chaltenham Peel Gloucester Acton Ontario Weyenaat Yrampton

Air Mail Stamp Launch Sparks Acton Postal Letter Exchange

Post office at Acton announces the first sale of a new air mail stamp to Mr. A. T. Brown who sends a letter to Miss Caroline Ober in Washington via air route to Toronto. The Seattle reply details stamp reception and plans for foreign collectors as part of the pilot air mail event in September 1928.

Now Air Mail A.T. Brown Seattle Alt. Tirown Acton Brown Ate Alivendt Deattla Washington Air Service Miss Ober Caoamibta Tampa United States Canada Canadian National Mallway Toronto A. T. Crown United Fedetates Mr. Brown Air Mall

Forbes Family Tragedy Leads to Clemency Request

Mrs Forbes faced a $100 fine and costs for illegal liquor possession with one month in jail if unpaid. Magistrate Moore granted clemency after appeals from the Attorney General's Department as Forbes, destitute with six children, sought mercy while her husband remained imprisoned. The Esquesing township will provide temporary support.

Mra Phil Forbes Moore Tin Laquor Control Act Alves Forbes Afoore Attorney-Generals Department Thia Township Council of Esquesing

Mil ton fair draws record crowd amid perfect weather

Ideal weather and a large turnout marked Milton’s fair last Friday and Saturday. Attendees included visitors from Toronto and Hamilton and a delegation from Acton. Winners spanned cattle Shorthorns Jerseys and sheep with many local exhibitors praised for top stock and events.

Milton Parr Jyald Toronto Hamilton Acton Lashy Rockwood Solsteins W. O. Dennla Milton J. Deering Palermo Jerseys W. A. McChire Georgetown Robert Abmpson A. L. Patternon Wy. ‘Alexander Ashgrove Angus A. McKinnon Villaburg Leicester W. Clarkson Sona Weston Oxfords Black and Gons Pergus G. Weatlake J. F Robertson F. Co Hampshires P. C Willmott Bon Wilson Norval Gary J. Robincon W. Teerey Uaby Chow Allan Lasky Bhirlay Devin John Devily Trafalgar Laurie Duman Mru W. Duman Bilton J. W. Nickell Limehouze W. Betahar Milleton Daisy Dr. Mopkinsa Cooksville Tust Jack Nash Grefitation Peter Patch W. Rountree Aylventer Todd A. J. Chambers The Irene Private Dr. Heslap Tony Pater A. L. Chambers Joe McGregor W. Nitlook Caledon Ganot LH. Wallace Acta Filme

Maltby Thomna Maltby Dies In Aberfoyle After Long Life

Thomna Maltby died Tuesday in Aberfoyle, age unspecified, son of the late Wilam Maltby. Born in Yorkshire he moved with his family to Peel then Aberfoyle, where he spent his life. He married Phoebe Watson in 60th year and survived by her, a large family, and a wide circle including Everett, Cale, Leonard, Mrs Wilam Bhore, and others. He was a member of Aberfoyle United Church and a Liberal in politics.

Aberfoyle Wilam Maltby Yorkshire Peel Phoebe Watson Norval Tonsa Everett Cale Leonard Birney Guelph Toad Wilam Bhore Quelph Garbit Chin- Aiucousy Williang Wichard Crampton David Charten Rock

Acton Community Social Life and Mortality Note

The Acton area reports social visits across Detroit Windsor Toronto and Guelph with many residents hosting friends and relatives. The death of Thomas A McClure at 68 prompts services led by Rev A Grawart with Odd Fellows attendance, tributes, and a large funeral procession from home to cemetery reflecting community esteem.

Caldwell Mentoting Chrialian Daliinafad Georgetown Beaides Erwing E. Erwin George Thompson F. W. Shortill FH. Bharti Toronto Stratford Guelph Barrie Acton Cataract Dunnville Welland Caledon Hamilton Thomas A. McClure Beath Thomas A. McClure Mr. MccClure Acton ‘Tanning Co Jennis McGlure John MccClure Brandon Thoman Andrew McClure Joseph McClure Meadowvale Amer Dover Avenue John Min Jennie McClure Knox Church Ailsa Jennie Sarah Wurst N. Forbes John McClure Dan. McBride Fergus Jane Lasher Wilbert Laalle Tom Leslie Elmer Leslie Etrecteville Gurney Hagrart C. Laird Clayton Harold Hull Agiss Tilla Morrow

Acton School Receives Trophy for Student Work Display

The Trustees and parents of Lome School thank Acton for a beautiful trophy presented to the school. They praise the incentive it provided to students who created many articles with their own hands and commend the splendid exhibit of children’s work at the Fall Patr Unis.

Bupds Lome Thas Mick Traol tMdeld Lorne School Patr Unis Biles

Evening Meal Digesters Report Quirky Village Chat

A jagged passage from The Evening Meal Digesters depicts a chauffeur recounting a governor and past races to a small audience in a village tun. The listener protests, while the speaker emphasizes the governor’s fondness for dates and games, creating a humorous, echoing scene.

Govenor jHasford Wittle Andreda Shamim

Acton District Set for International Plowing Match

The International plowing match and machinery demo will center on Cannichael’s Yann near London next Tuesday through Friday. Competitions include horse and tractor plowing and other features promising a busy, profitable event for followers of agriculture.

Cannichael'a Yann London

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