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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
1
The Acton Methodist Church lists Reverend Josephus Culp as pastor with morning and afternoon sermons on Eastor in Prospect and Easter in Retrospect, plus Sunday School. Local ads include piano for sale, seed potatoes, farm livestock, furnished room for rent, and various buying and selling notices from residents and agents.
The program features Dorothy Vernon of Haddog Hall with Mary Pickford directed by Marshall Neflan adapted from Charles Major. Also shows A Raanberry Romance with Ben Turpin and other cartoons and comedies. Announced show dates include Saturday April 11 and Tuesday April 14 with additional features Wages of Virtue and The Forteth Door.
Easter choices in tweeds and twills range from 18 to 50 dollars. Tailored jackets offered in varied lengths emphasize smart simplicity and last minute selection ease with expert help and competitive prices.
The April short report notes Knox Church held a regular quarterly communion last Sunday after a thoughtful sermon by Rev. Stewart on repentance from sin. A large number of communicants participated and the service concluded with the sacrament.
Women admire the ensemble that blends dress and coat into one harmonious outfit. Priced from 37.50 to 60.00, these outfits are presented as perfectly designed and artistic.
A colorful display touts coats priced from 12 to 52 dollars to fit varied tastes and budgets, promising something for everyone. The copy emphasizes broad diversity in styles and affordability.
A Canton crepe and satin-faced crepe collection offers silk dresses priced at 13.50 with values up to 21. Shades include grey toast black navy and Madonna blue. Styles are straight-line mod els not this season's latest but desirable.
The ad highlights special assorted chocolates with rich chocolate coating and cream and hard centers. A weekend offer features a pecan sundae style option.
Local retailer touts strong spring demand for men and women footwear with prices highlighted for Easter shoppers. Sales volume has risen compared with months prior as customers seek new shoes for the holiday season.
The report outlines several minor offenses. A man named Mercy was fined five dollars for violating the Lord's Day Act under J.P. Odrantell, who convicted him and confiscated his license. Other cases include fines for trapping violations and a large fine for Norman Blrnd of Drayton.
Rev Moore, General Secretary of Evanigaliem and Social Service in Toronto, will preach at the Methodist Church on Easter morning. Born in Acton, he started as the Free Press apprentice fifty years ago and later became editor before entering the ministry. He is described as a powerful preacher and a prominent Dominion public figure.
Obituary notices report the death of Barbara Rea Cooper wife of Alexander Cooper of Orangeville after a long illness. Survivors include her husband, three daughters and one son. A second obituary details the death of Findley A. Rae McRae a Montreal resident of seventy years born in Chrysostome Quebec who married Elizabeth Reid in 1866. He was a long time contractor and church member with ties to St Gabriel and St Lawrence Lodge. A son-in-law Mr John McComb is mentioned.
Mrs. James H. Stevenson died April 1 1925 at Moose Jaw Saskatchewan after a long illness. A former resident of Eramosa near Crowsons Corners she leaves five sons and six daughters and many relatives. Funeral service held at Knox Church Acton and interment in Evergreen Cemetery Joan Cripps family notices follow for Mary or David Matheson and related relatives.
The March honor roll lists many pupils by name and score across grades from Junior Third to Primary Class A. Notable entries include Lola Malone 284, Velma Blurral 283, Arthur Lawson 216, Jean Smith 209, and Audrey McComb 400. Totals per class range from 250 to 550 with teachers BM AR Moore and A Ruth Jennings noted.
A Georgetown gathering with Acton guests led to liquor possession and an all night card game. Three Acton men and one Georgetown man faced charges. fines and costs totaled $16.35 each for two men, $29.20 for another, with alleged losses from a card game and a claimed $60 loss by the party host.
About seventy five friends gathered March 27 at the Duncan McLean home in Erin to honor Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McLean with a presentation of a handsome mantle clock and aluminum gifts. Miss Margaret Cook delivered an address of congratulations. Archie Sinclair and Harold Atkins presented the gifts as Mr. McLean replied fittingly. The evening included games and singing They are Jolly Good Fellows and Auld Lang Syne.
Social and personal news recounts visits and guest appearances across families in Ontario. The column notes Mr Fred Warren of Toronto visiting local friends over the weekend and lists numerous relatives and acquaintances from Milton Erin Guelph Oakville Ospringe and Pillsburg visiting lakeside towns and homes. It mentions Miss Fern Brown attending a wedding in Toronto and an engagement announced for Ella Barbour to David Graham with marriage planned this month.
The Acton Chamber of Commerce praised the Council for public room efforts and endorsed Daylight Saving, approving May 4 adoption by a small majority. It updated by laws to $2 annual dues and a nine-member quorum, and directed letters to the Canadian National Electric Railways for fare equalization.
A 16 year old Nassagaweya boy was charged by Constable Atkins and pleaded guilty to making improprieties with a twelve year old girl returning home from school. Magistrate Moore sentenced him to two months hard labor, stressing community protection and punishment for such offenses.
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