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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
2
Acton Ontario column reports autumn weather and scenic foliage. It mentions rain, heating advice, church attendance, road improvements on Bower Avenue, prizes won at Georgetown fair and Acton hoop event, a Methodist Church musical evening, and local residents’ fair exhibits. It also notes salmon runs in northern rivers, acknowledgment of Sailors Campaign Fund support, and Christmas parcel timing for Canadian Expeditionary Force.
Crewton well driller from Br. M. Crewton traveled to Neapeter this week to drill wells. Ai Forbes and now from Hrace bridge visited local friends last week. Potatoes crop strong this year. Mia Margery Maud Eramosa spent time with friend Miss Dorothy Murnside. Mr. and Mrs. G. Gay from Guelph Town visited over the weekend. Last Tuesday, Sam Fert repaired a kitchen roof at Mr. No W. Wilkin, causing a fall that broke his ankle. many friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Teorgetown notes report Misa Muriel Thompson plans to resume studies at Toronto University. W. C. Eliott of Calgary is said to be deceased, nephew of D. L. Somerville. Ex-Neave Thomon Coxe wife visited town with friends. J. Manahan of California suffers paralysis. Brampton bowlers visit. Velma Irene Readhead engaged to Charles Norris of Trafalgar with marriage planned this month. At Afethodat Church Rev MM Bemmett of Swift Current, conference president, spoke on missionary work and Christ as center of Christianity.
The report notes a wet spell for the area with residents attending the Georgetown fair last week. Mrs Albert Meredith recovers health after hospital return and Winnie Pulkinghorne of Toronto visits her parents. A wedding occurs as AMlus AMinymo wed Nyx Polkinghorne amid blue Georgette attire.
Local news item highlights charitable efforts by the Duke of Devonabird LO chapter and the Acton Fall Fair board. Donations, prize funds, and reports on account balances are noted, alongside a mobile cross group drive and a Friends Soldier Shower event with needed items listed and lunch provided.
Acton residents and visitors are cited in a long social and personal notes column. Toronto frequenters include Lottie Mayan, Willan Pearson, Joe Hynia, Margaret Kennedy, and Alice Elliott with visits ranging from Toronto to Guelph and Rockwood. Local figures such as Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sweet, Dr. John Lawson, and Frank Holmes appear with attendance at fairs, weddings, and town events. A hospital returnee, Edith Wood, breaks her arm. soldiers’ statuses include Pro. J. Wilson being gassed. The Oakville High School old day and Coningsby church services are noted. public visits and travel figures highlight community life.
October 12 marks preparation day with Mins Fernley Law, a post office assistant, spending a couple weeks at Rockwood. Detroit visitor Mr Jule called on Mr and Mrs J H Cole. The Queen’s Canadian Hospital Committee plans to ship bores to the boys overseas. Gunner E Gordon Brown home on last leave before deployment. Trobert Taylor recovering from wounds and eager to resume action. About thirty friends of Mrs W D Wiatt visited Lakehurst Villa after church duties. Gaoxette
A bowling tournament held yesterday afternoon and evening for the cup saw Milton prevail over Georgetown by two ranks. Capt. A. M. Clements returns to the ranks after time at Patawawp Camp and joins the Mechanical Transport Corps. Velmareno Meadhead of Lowville engaged to Chas Norma of Trafalgar, wedding in October due to Mrs. Deacon’s health. Lieut Col. EH Deacon named Chief Inspector of Accounts for Canada, donating three years of service salary to the V. M. C. A. for war work. At Guelph on Thanksgiving Day, four championship races, show classes, beat horses, prizes totaling $1,200.
A government appeal urges every Canadian to cut living costs and save money now to lend to the country in its time of need. Readers are asked to itemize expenses, identify nonessential purchases, and begin sacrifices today as public finance authority emphasizes thrift and national solidarity.
The ad argues higher costs in fabrics and manufacturing lead to price rises and urges merchants not to compromise customer interests. It asserts Macdonalds will keep selling best clothes for every dollar and promotes travel by motor or train to Guelph as a good value.
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