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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1924
Page
2
Fragmented notices from Acton Ont document a church event led by Rev Chas Hackett with services listed 11 002 m Sunday School Bible Class and Latent Christians theme. Nearby ads offer long distance furniture hauling and a dairy cow auction with 24 cows and six percent cash discount.
Easter shoppers are urged to update their wardrobes with new clothes hats neckwear and coats as spring styles arrive at Macdonalds. The store promises lovely distinctive outfits and helpful fashion guidance all at economical prices for long lasting value.
Local notes report Easter Sunday services across churches with special sermons and choral music. Knox Church plans Good Friday concert featuring the Redemption Story cantata directed by Prof. Kelly with multiple soloists.
Funeral services for Olive McLaughlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Nelson McLaughlin were held at the Acton Methodist Church after a home service. Rev GC Hackett and Rev G S Casamore led the rites with the church choir and Acton Ladies Baseball Club contributing. Pallbearers included Cocl Akins George Bomerville Rudolph Bpidlvo gel Itay Agnew W O Moffat and Willgm MacDonald. Numerous affectionate tributes from local groups and relatives filled the church and surrounding homes reflecting a wide circle of friendship and support from Acton and beyond.
Report from Oshawa Police Court details a group attempting to move whiskey shipments by road from Montreal to Windsor. Vehicle damaged, fines totaling 1,000 for William Lavoy and 260 each for Emel La Butt and Daniel Cochrane, car confiscated. Additional Brampton and Brampton temperance cases noted with liquor charges and traffic to Timely court actions.
Former Ontario provincial treasurer Peter Smith was arrested on conspiracy to defraud the government after refusing to testify before the Public Accounts Committee. Bail set at 102000, with extra bonds posted. he appeared in Toronto Police Court and was remanded for eight days. The case follows a broad probe into treasury transactions linked to the 1919 bond issue.
Acton Athletic Association holds annual meeting electing officers and committees for the season. President G W Beard, President Beardmore, vice presidents Gould and Shorey, secretary treasurer Wood, assistants Hoseard, plus bowling and tennis committees. social and montony groups listed. A vote of thanks to Menary Headstrong Co. for grounds and club house. secretary instructed to forward due notices. A season of new tennis court and improved accommodations expected.
Public Library book committee announces a quarterly selection of new titles across genres. Adult nonfiction includes The Shepherd's Purse and The Walfer. fiction features Winding Star Mason and The Mystery Head Opeanhelm. juvenile listings include The Rushton Boys and The Wishing Stone Berlen.
The fifteenth week of the current session ends as the eighteenth Parliament nears prorogation. The House closes today after eleven weeks of debate, with the last sessions marking a shorter term than the twelve to fifteen weeks of past governments.
A local pageant titled The Hpirig of Easter will be presented by Ruth Nolnon Misatan Circle at Mountdiet Church Monday at eight pm. A special Easter Thankoffering collection will be taken and the public is invited to attend. the note urges springtime reflection and community spirit during Eastertide.
Social and personal items note Mina Ruby Joyce of Guulph visiting Acton friends while Mrs Jamon Hynton traveled Hamilton trends and Mina Vera Harvey of Toronto visited at home over the weekend. Several locals host relatives from Kitchener Toronto and Calgary with many weekend gatherings and meetings.
A large crowd attended at Kinox Church on Sunday evening for Rev John Bailey A M Hucvutary to speak on the Ontario Prohibition Union stance. The address argued government control failed to curb liquor use and urged continued prohibition to protect the home and nation despite Ontario licensure history.
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