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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 19, 1929

Page

11

Acton Fair Winds Down Amid Loss From Fire

The Acton Fair concludes with rising concessions and plans for 1930. A barn owned by G. Clarridge, along with farm implements and crops, burned last Friday, destroying the threshing shed and leaving only foundation stones and smoking heaps. Neighbors aided with buckets and a chemical truck while wind kept flames directed away from nearby buildings.

Mckacham Bros Acton Ccasup Clarridge Mec' Wachern Bros

Acton Fair Succeeds Again In Heavy Exhibits

The Acton fair report highlights standout entries from H M Pettit and others in fruit and dairy sections. Exhibits include pears apples grapes and several dairy preparations, with multiple prize-winning groups led by Pettit and Beardmore in horticulture and domestic science.

Claude Leslie & Pearen RN. Bunter H. Mt. Pettit F. Findley P. R. Pindley H. M. Pettit G. ‘T Beardmore Petit HM. Pettit G. T. Beardmore Warden Hi. M. Pettit R. A. Hunter EH. Hunter Pindley Aira Switzer John Mird Jean Melton JL Wird Ozo Leatle & Pearen Griffin Findley Domestic Science Haking Weat D. LcDougall Nebo Andean Hom

Barrie hosts annual Ontario magistrates convention

The Magistrates Association of Ontario met in Barrie for a four day gathering with sessions in the County Council Chamber. Highlights included welcome addresses by Warden Gratrix and Mayor McCraig, a talk by General Victor Williams of the Ontario Provincial Police, a mock trial, a forestry visit to Midhurst, and a banquet. The election of officers named H. P. Moore of Acton as president for the coming year.

Magistrates’ Association of Ontario Barrie Magistra Wah County Council Gratrix McCraig Victor Wiliams Commission of Ontario Magistrates’ Association Midhurst Pindlaytan Wrrle Kiwanis Chubr Maistrete Jeffs Harrie Ho P. Moore Moore Police Magistrates’ Association H. P. Moore Po Om Acton Halton Perel Wellington P M Tua Acton Frex Pu Canada Canadian Press Associaion Hot Moore Frederick Watt Guelph Howard Gover Saldwater Margaret Patterson Toronto Emerson Coatsworth A Langley Bo A Ottawa Tueuntford

Neighborhood News Highlights From Tannockburn Institute Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the Tannockburn Women's Institute will be held next week at Misa Jane Me Connlg ACG Glareiage. Residents report many community members are ill or away, with visits from Alex Fletcher Evelyty Fletcher of Winniper and Ospringe visitors. The piece notes a 97th birthday celebration for Mrs Young on September 1 and mentions local social events including a Huskers dance at Erin on Yariday night.

Bernard Shults Vancouver B. C Jung Gertie Wilmer Craig Guelph Thos Rockwood Cemetery Charles J F. Jolliffe Nee An Erin United Church Kennedy Presbyterian Church Women’s Institute A. E. Rudd Thos Weatherston Loyd McPhail Mament McCullough Mro John Locker Misa Josh ‘Torrance Johanton Rewal Simcoe Rank Hustter Moyd Norval Huster Und Son Joe Lisgur John Owag Margaret Heed Toronto Reed Normman Barber J. Reed Jess Orton Ro McLaughlin Mroo Usherwood Frank Gale Alo Samer Minnie “Hamiltan C Duffield Pietlon Ceetta Synott Miss Duffield Annie Oakes Booth DH Parker Colin John Stewart Church of Christ At Hilsburg Mr Charlton T Jackson Jon “Thomson van Miekl Church of Christ People’s Society Frank Brin Tannockburn Women's Institute Misa Jane Glareiage James Lesteh Jaye de Mir George McDonald Prank Minnie Minn Maui Young J. Young Jos. Uenham A. Kentner Emma Cripps Crewsons Corners Alf. Soper Erin

Agents Wanted for Royal Bucktachuin Table Cover

An advertisement seeking agents for a modern table cover called Royal Bucktachuin announces low prices and liberal commissions. The notice lists contact points including Canada and London Ontario offices and invites responses for free art and service details.

Dberal Commission IgoNeLe Dept Gol Pulette Service Canada Iliulted London Ontario

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