20 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
1
A meeting of Anton Farmers' Club members is planned in the club room on Felday avon Bat int at R waloak A wood atfanhmie. Secretary YR ON DOWN notes details and urges attendance. A stray notices board offers a reward for information about a missing dog and a calf recovery alert follows.
Interwoven items report on Acton dairy ventures including opening of Jersey Dairy in Acton by Duiealt and Charles Mas Keown, aiming supply of para Jorney ink at populace price. Muck record breaks and early harvests. mentions Murray leaving Cloverdale Dairy after years, McPherson taking over, improving road crossings, and local notices on advertising deadlines and birthdays.
The twenty ninth annual convention of the Quelph District Missionary Society met at the Methodist Church on Thursday morning with Presiding Superintendent Alfru TW. Gulla and Mrs Cliftard Juckwar as officers. Delegates heard reports, elected officers, and discussed auxiliary work. A large attendance from Norfolk Street Church and Acton noted.
The Acton community recognized John Co Aa Bandmaster Emeritus for fifty years of leadership. A concert at the town hall featured varied performances, with Mr. A. T. Munn and N. V. Moore praising his dedication, musical influence, and community service. A commemorative gift and formal tributes followed, highlighting his long association with the Acton Band and local culture.
Local column lists numerous social visits and weekend activities in Acton and nearby towns. It notes Miia Annie Wren with Hauaforth Felenda, Mrs Clara Lanbe Mian Nolllo7 at Toronto events, and multiple family gatherings around Milton and Georgetown. Also mentions Joe May engagement, a railway worker robbery and assault case in Milton, and a wedding engagement of Joule May to George Willan Clifton. Distinguished visitors include Mr and Mrs Harry McDonald and Dr. Farmer’s family.
In a writ before the appellate bench, a dispute centers on a robbery case and related operation. The parties, including Ubi Chee and Ting, navigate legal arguments about the conduct and timing of seized elements and the resulting impact on the trial.
The Acton council reviews water supply upgrades and fire brigade improvements at the old Power House. Discussions cover a 10,000 gallon daily target, funding from the municipal corporation, and plans to install better drainage and park rubbish controls, with decisions paused pending further details. A staff change and a parish event at St. Andrews are noted, plus arranged notices for a town hall caretaking post and a parish gathering on October 1.
Reports say Rockwood Fair drew larger crowds than last year despite postponements caused by rain. Exhibits showed improved cattle and horse displays with better quality stock and notable awards.
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