Local Notes and Community Updates From Olw Acton Free Press
The paper reports on recent events in Acton and surrounding areas including hospital and election notes, weather contrasts between Canada and Florida, and ongoing construction projects. It mentions a mystery block nearing completion, a break–in at a barber shop, juvenile court cases, and upcoming events at the Georgetown fair with Chief Inspector Guthrie referenced.
1928 Exhibition Awards Honor Domestic Science Winners
The article lists prize winners from a school fair including multiple students and judges in domestic science and baking. It details awards for best dressed chicken, butter, loaves, pies, and a vast display of completed crafts and flowers. It notes participant names and family surnames among the prize recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munchen
Mary
Wood
Hunter
Whyte
MyrUoe Pickett
Mra
P. McDougall
Vive Man
Jean McLonn
N. Allan
D. McDougal
Witter
John Graf
John Hird
Mias
Joan
Metcom
Hutter
Avan
Sai
Leslie & Penren
Evelyn McLoughlin
Heney
W. A. Mc
Cutcheon
Ught
W. A. McGutchton
W. A. McCutcheon
W. A. McCutchron
Me“Dougall
W. D. Marten
T. A. Storey
Walf Boven Phiin Buani
Thos
Toltor
W. D. Harber
Tolton
Bwitzer
Rotton
Graham Clecults
Bird
W. J
Man
Joe
Frank
W. J. Watron
D. McDougall
Ois Nl
Davidson
Misa Evelyn
Laughlin
Thon
G. G. Robartson
Mira
Elpy. Collier
Thos. Tolton
Maa McDonald
Lenhan
J. P. Collier
Josstof
Anderson
Fumpkin
Weat
G. Robartzon
Eira
Gen
Savill
J. MM
Bavage
A. Blain
Geo
Wavitt
Y. M
P. Colter
J. M. Bavage
G. G
Robert Con
G. O. Roberton
WW. Pwitzer
G. Oh. Nobertson
Geo. Yavill
G. G. Robertson
J. DD. Adamson
Geo. Tavill
D. ¥. Sweat
J. M. Savage
Avaye
Mica Evelyn McLaughlin
Cee
Mavill
A. 11
Bishop
Mia
G. J. Gwiteer
MY. Bavage
Mr. Savage
Mm. EB
Collier
Leslie & Fenaren
Mary J. Wood
Mary E. Wood
Lars
G. Overholt
CG. Overholt
J. BH. Adamson
J. —U. Cavage
Allan A. Blain
Orape
Mac McDonald
Minas A. Blain
Mra. G. HW
Gwitzar
Thelma Graft
Waltar
Milena Joan Mclean
John Bird
Jean McLean
Duncan McDougall
D McDougall
Acule Beatt
Jos. Frank
Mre
F. Cleave
Mins A. Bjaln
Aim
PY. McDowell
Mis Mary I. Wood
Misa A. Ytain
Colopus
Geo. Wavill
AL Blain
Fern
Milli Mary ©. Wood
Woodhall
Geo. Mussalle
Geo.Mussetin
C. Woodhall
Loaliarda
Geo. Havill
Scot
Asters
Walter Broadbent
A. JL
Hishop
Binhop
Findley
Lm. L
Davidkon
Qgladioll
Mac Meljinald
Scott
Gladioall
Lesiie Marlin
Mrac 'T. Scott
Waohop
Gladich
A. If
K. Heardmore
Dahling
Blooma
W. Hroadbent
Ror Pindley
W. T. Lurtinks
Blooms
Fulatioy
Mac McDonald. Stocks
A. i. Wishop
W. J. Hall
Conmon
A. HH. Blahop
E. Y Coller
Mj. Dramahaw
Nunlurtiunis
Mine i. McLaughlin
Grad
T. Seott
Spiken
Mind Nelle Han
A. W W. Aghop
Phlox Potential
Brat & Spiken
G. Ty Cardmore
Mao McDonald
Phlox
Dreammond
A. Tt
Acton Fall Fair Highlights and Local Support
Acton Panl and district residents celebrated a successful fall fair with strong attendance, diverse exhibits, and community effort. Prominent figures Kerr and Unner praised the event, while exhibitors and the Acton Citizens' Band contributed to a lively two days and a hopeful outlook for future fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Prom
Kerr Down
Une Fair
Acton Yall Palr
Err
Solitnu
Xia
Caveral
Kerr
Irs
Acton Parr
Doy
Prince of Wales
Kerry
Aking
Tachera
Alngla Eec Jong
Acton Valr
School fairs highlight week of regional exhibits
The pit week two very successful fairs were held with Nassagaweya Town and Wannockburn schools reporting splendid exhibits. Several districts including Nannockburn and Limahousa participated. prize winners will be published next week by Agricultural representative A P Muc l Vannel and his workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya Townlp
Mrookville
Sequesding Nowakly
Wannockburn School
Nannockburn
Bublin
Bupa
Na. 1d
Limahousa
Ula
User Yalra
Tae Kare Paxeg
A. P. Muc~l Vannel
Corpa of Workans
Yood Uume
Fragmentary Log of Burial and Funeral Plans
The readable lines reveal a late day burial for a mother and a planned funeral. Names and precise details are garbled, but the tone suggests a private family conversation about death and ceremonies in a park setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midor
Variety of Church and community notices
Preaching events at Waterdown and Wallntawn with Rev. Knighton acclaimed. Parish festival plans and services at St Alban’s Church detailed. Constable Harry Butler transferred to Dufferin County with Orangeville HQ, Owen and Allen to cover Hallow and Peel. Burlington Fair scheduled next week with races and a rural school fair. British war epic Mademoisola from Armendares shown at Wonderland Theatre with ex servicemen on set and a volunteer discipline regime noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincal
Harry Butler
Hatton
Dufferin County
Orangeville
Mar
Butler
Oakville
Owen and
Allen
Hallow and
Peel Countiea
Burlington
Nelson and
Burlington Agricultural Society
Durlington
Q Buat Tun
Mademotsolia
Armentieren
Gaumont
Canada
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Wonderland
Gossax
England
Drulah Infantry
Gaumont Company
Red Uider
Mez
Amy Bugler
Mademoiscla
Armendares
Maurice Ehlvey
Arm
Jury verdict on Norval accident ends in tragedy
The jury found that James Crown Elizabeth Crown and Phylis Brown died July 34 at Norval radial crossing near Stop 60 due to George Crown failing to see or hear an approaching car. The inquest heard Mr Crown’s testimony and Dr McColl urged caution as fatal accidents occur daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Crown
Norval
James Crown
Elizabeth Crown
Phylis Brown
Norval Radial Crossing
George Browt
Gee
Strown
Gt Joasph’s
Gualph
Amelia Ufe
Crown
Priday
H. A. McColl
Aston
Brown
Jimmy Waa
Golden Wedding Celebration in Ontario Community
Mr. and Mrs. Lawson of Guelph celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a large gathering including relatives from Wyoming, Toronto, California and New York. Family history notes long community involvement and deep ties across Canada and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yd Guelph
Guturday
Oruhion Lawson
Acton
Lawson
Gavyeral
Mr. Lawson
Ofulea
Lawkan
Mra.t. Wallace
Orillia
Lawin
Quelph
Reads
Dan. B. MerCinnon
Guelph
Lawson Havi
Rhan
Wyoming
Air
Angus Lawson
Groomaman
Chayenne
John Chaplin
Mina Charlottes Lawson
John Bruce
Katharin Lawson
Lewis Porkes
Mina Mary Lawson
Toronto
Robert Lawson
California
Jane
John Lawson
Wm. Lawson
Dan Lawson
United Later
Andriw Dobbia
Canada
Janica Sharp
Richard Marshall
Ming Olive Marshall
Limehouse
al Tha
Niagara Palls
N. Y
Mins
Geneva
Kenneth Thompson
Norman Robts
Niagara Walls
Miss Sharp
Colena Sharp
T. A. Ivens
WI Talbot
W.W. Humett
Flora
Campbell
Nichol
Rockwood
Christening Party Liquor Brings Court Action In Ontario
A christening party at the home of Alex Akatch ended with a two hour police court session. Nick Pilipee faced theft charges after $50 vanished from Joe Zinn, but release followed when $25 and court costs were paid. Prosecution noted liquor sourcing for the gathering and liquor act enforcement actions loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Nyak
Alex. Bkatch
Moore
Lquid
Uia
Tor
Eaid
Alex
Akatch
Akatoh
Gurata
Joe Zinn
Nick Pilipee
Arty
Wrey
Joe
Nick
McPherish
McPherson
Pollea
Costa
Cour
Purcell
Guelph
T. J. D. Palmer
Nick Pipec
Imperial Life markets exceed credited bonds and debentures
At year end the market value of the bands alocks and debentures owned by The Imperial Life exceeded the credited amount in the company books by more than 1.8 million dollars beyond 25 881 662 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Life
Funeral of Mrs G J Bassell Held at Acton Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs G J Bassell were held at her home and a ceremony was conducted at Malevian Cemetery in Acton. Extended sympathy to the bereaved family as neighbors and friends visited and expressed condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Bassell
Bayh Baie
Mtorument
Malevian
Acton
Mia Oakes
Minlea
Richard Kort
Clarence Weber
Tur=onte
George Shper
Miro
Melvin Doper
Manter George
Guelph
Roper
Wealey Ackert
Ingles Wood
Mixa Anole Ghortll
Toronto
Abe Mandal
Notable visitors and church events report
A string of visitors from Guelph New York and Toronto were in the area last week. Local residents Mr Robert Garatong and his brothers stayed in the village. Niagara Falls trips and family visits were noted. A harvest home services schedule at St John’s Church announced with Rev Walker expected from St Patrick's Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Garatong
Guelph
Thomas
William
New York
George Oxborne
Renssolear
N. Y
Wm. Harris
Richard Wwigrria
Niagara Pall, Ont
Pelham
Edwin Pearen
Niagara Falla
Charles Yarris
Me. Erskine
Hamilton
Fahey
Peartoin
Mins Todd
Toronto
Mutria
St. John's Church
Mr. Walker
St. Patrick's , Guelph
Local shops receive new paint to brighten storefronts
Wr ee pDiant to Fidgewnay, Mr. J A.Follick's hardware store, and O. W. Parker's meat chop are a being treated to a coat of paint, which freshens up their appearances considerably. The regular monthly meeting of the Tackwood Women's Institute is being held at the Nome of Mrs. 8. 8. Royce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. McCullough
AL GQ. Clarridg
Meek
N. Mckachern
McCquiiatyh
W. Dalter
Pho Institute
Mitton Weir
Hallowe'en Bodal
Women's Institute
Fidgewnay
J A.follick
O. W. Parker
Tackwood Women's Institute
Royce
Merino Underwear Two Piece Fleece Lined Still Popular
The notice advertises two piece Merino underwear sets in cream shade and full weight. Shirts and drawers priced around $2.25, with specials at TSe SLAG and S125 men’s combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnbull
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