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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
6
A scanned local page previews upcoming events and community notices. Items include fair preparations, church inductions, taxidance completion, health and college committee actions, and a long list of civic happenings across Acton and surrounding areas with mentions of names, places, and dates from early 20th century locality.
A crowded display lists prize winners in a plant and flower exhibition with many named participants. Notable entries include Tropical Plant categories, fancy work, and handcrafts by Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Hymmon, and Mr. J. Lawson, among others, with awards for best display and specialty needlework.
Neighborhood notes describe a bustling week with auction actions and a fatality in Hyrucad New York. The Proahyteria Church anniversary services drew crowds in Brooky as Clok Monk Hormona and Dr Thad preached in May.
The Milton community reports recoveries from medical operations and updates from local groups. Miltons residents share news of family return from travel, organizational elections occur for the Milton Flight Belical and Milton-Pig Heheol clubs, and a school assembly featured an illustrated talk on cigarette dangers to children. Grace Church hosted Thanksgiving services led by Rev Percival Mayou of Georgetown.
Mr W J Wilson Jatt departs for Western Canada on Monday and plans a train call. James Morrison buys the Dinckumith shop at Hillaburg. George Multhy runs the long-standing hoaw at that site. Lorne 2 Evann, in the war zone, is treated at the Byron Hunitorium in London and visiting his father. J A Evang, Ney J A, and Mrs Austin plus others return from Tharani and Vattato. Mrs Dave McMillan travels to Whidier and Detroit to visit friends. The regular meeting of the World's Pinatitite Way is postponed. Hopton fair dates moved from September 16 to September 23. John Atkinson and Miss Atkinson arrive. they visit at Mr J T Austin’s home.
In Oakville and nearby towns, a Walton Memorial Methodist Church service drew craftsmen from Oakville and Yarlington with Rev. Waghaon from Wirat Methodist Church, Hamilton, presiding. Jno. Moulton of Cleveland visited family, marking twenty years since his Oakville arrival. Mr OE. A. Hinith and party toured Kopjo Warm Middle Lond with friends, noting long drives from Loganaport and a cheerful mood.
In Georgetown the town council purchased an acre of land from Walter Icvanus to be used as a dumping ground. The guardian of dependent pupils must now pay four dollars per pupil to the town for road repair. Oddfellows and the Vand went to Toronto for a grand parade. A symphony orchestra of twenty five players performed. Mrs. Wloak returned home after a pleasant visit to Detroit. Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Doble returned from Ottawa. Mr. Nort Wenton left for Yuwnwe on Guelph Avenue with Mr. To vel. Morris Flax recently inherited from the late Morris Georganoge of New York City. A young man who caused a disturbance was dealt with. Mrs. Duytoot will visit Arthur Beedpending in Victoria. Mrs. Waytoot and Mr. Hall arrived in town. Superintendent of the Canada Needle Workalire reported Oddfellows night. About 160 visited Orion Lodge No. 100 with Grand Master Robertson present from Barrie-Hoerald.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Firemen Tig and a school event with children and community figures. Details are unclear but indicate a local page item about a performance or appearance by a group or person named Tig for students.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a domestic scene with names and scattered phrases. It mentions a family moment with unclear actions and a possible present, referencing two individuals and a ceremonial tone. The readable portions suggest a personal vignette rather than a public event.
A midweek fair at Chewsong Corners drew attention when a front page item noted a general wreck of merchandise. Ar. Miannon, a recent purchaser, claims he found the event disrupted by a counterfeit or misrepresented stock.
A Rockwood resolution carried by shareholders of Northwood Oil and Gas Co Ltd on a January day afternoon at Toronto appoints N. Martin in Hoyidatar to manage the company. Creditors to be paid for plant while a total of $14,820 is due, with $8,182 attributed to plant costs.
A dramatic notice promotes Baaly the rupture expert from Chicago and Puna-Helphin to Hamilton at the Royal Connaught. The display claims instant relief from rupture and opening correction within ten days, touting government-backed verification and no charge for demonstrations.
A chaotic scene aboard a train from London to Miqano involves the Wat ima king of Watima and his several wives departing for Blahamaland. Passengers note an unusual haul including cloth bundles tea pati and a giant clopper VaOviah wrapped for ceremony. Train party plans a baptismal water rite and a hunt after the Mohammedan festival at Moooo with the king promising a return day of hunting.
An early notice outlines a mail contract for Acton Rural Route No. 4 from Acton Ont, detailing the conveyance of mail tied to a proposed contract for delivery. The notice specifies a date for bids and references quantities and locations, naming the postal office and officials involved.
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