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Acton Free Press

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Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 13, 1925

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Bible Incidents Do Not Miss These Evening Meetings

Helpful messages invite all to two Bible incidents and a Monday 8 and 8 p Young People's and Prayer Meeting. ALL WELCOME.

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Rev Dr Kannawin Preaches at Knox Church

Rev Dr Kannawin of Hamilton preached at Knox Church last Sunday in the absence of Rev Stewart. He was warmly welcomed by locals and former friends as he spent his boyhood in the area.

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Dr. Kannawin Knox Church W. M.kannawin D.D Hamilton Mr. Stewart
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All Summer Goods Taking Flight at Fractions of Regular Prices

Aquascutum coats from England offered at about half price. Tailored in English style with typical price around 35 dollars. Limited stock and time, emphasizing value and quality.

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England Cowan Neilson
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Acton Flower Show Next Wednesday in Prospect Park Hall

Acton officials announce the Fourth Annual Flower Show to run next Wednesday from 3 to 10 pm in Prospect Park Hall. Entries close Monday evening and exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor to win prizes totaling 71 class prizes for cut flowers plants and vegetables and 36 special prizes for various flower and garden categories. Magon’s Orchestra will provide music during the event and Secretary Mr Scriven urges early entries. Oakville Dollar Day touted as a great success with merchants reporting brisk business and shopper satisfaction across two days of publicity and savings. See J. A. Smith’s list of properties for sale in Acton.

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Acton Prospect Park Magon Mr. Scriven Oakville Duccena Ogkyilla Amuano Thosp
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Acton Wins Again In Thrilling Georgetown Victory

Acton defeated Georgetown in twelve innings to extend their winning streak to five games. Pitchers Gibbons and Hepburn worked all twelve innings as Acton scored in the first and third, with Kaley, Squires, and Holloway producing key hits. A circus catch by Ruddy robbed McDonald of a homer in the twelfth, and Kaley later scored on a two run hit by Gibbons. Hillsburg must beat Georgetown to force a playoff.

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Acton Georgetown Gibbons Hepburn Katey Holloway John Kentmer N. Gibbons Kaley Squires Blackburn McDonald Ruddy Feld Lieshman Java F. Gibbons Squire Casey Hillsburg Acton An Rockwood Fageaies Runa Runa-On -Satur White
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Maud Fined for Possession of Still and Mash in Georgetown

John H Maud and his wife faced trial in Georgetown for possessing a still and mash for making spirits without notice under the Inland Revenue Act. Maud pleaded guilty and was fined 200 with 12 costs, or months hard labor if unpaid, after authorities found a distilling setup on the kitchen range. Maud paid 70 immediately and promised the rest with time, later bringing 142 to complete payment in court.

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John H. Maud Georgetown Moore Reevely Atkins Jackson Maud Inland Revenue Act Pondensation Mil Street Mquor
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Simcoe Reformers Run Full Page Ads In Town Stores

The Simcoe area merchants used four full page advertisements in local papers, arguing the campaign yields strong returns. Observers note similar efforts in past weeks show town newspapers driving local sales, while larger city ads target broader audiences. Fragments reference Capleton Place and Acton as comparatives, and mention Charley's Aunt as a movie feature.

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Simcoek Reformer Simcoe’ Atere Ita Simcoe Ia Capleton Ryusula Carleton Placé Simcon Acton
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Union Church of Canada Formed at Acton Meeting

The first congregational meeting of the United Church of Canada at Acton was held last Thursday evening with a praise service. Rev. R. E. Zimmerman explained the goal to complete organization, and minutes from July 13 were read. Elders and stewards were elected with a 9:6 Methodist to Presbyterian balance, signaling unity for the new church’s mission.

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New United Church of Canada Acton R. E. Zimmerman United Church Methodist and Presbyterian Groupe J. C. Matthews Afteen Elders General Council HA. BP. Moore A. T. Brown C. Henderson A. T. Mann John R. Kennedy James F. Reid D. N. McTavish A. E. Nicklin In. Lindsay J. H. Denny Z. Beswick G. H. Switzer R. J. Kerr Samuel Reid N.F. Moore Board of Stewards C. H. Harrison M. Z. Bennett J. A. Mowat James Symon Fern Brown Frank Kennedy W. J. Akins H. E. Somerville Malcolm McLean Orwell Johnston Charles McKeown Fred Gollop E. J. Nelson Golton Tweeley— Murrey Methodist Presbyterian Gramme Thomas Rumley Baye
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St Alban’s Sunday School Picnic Highlights Park visit

About 150 people attended St Alban’s Church Sunday School picnic at Eldorado Park despite threatening weather. The event included a soft ball game, a long sports program with close finishes, and a prize list featuring Tots to Boys and Girls ages up to 10, plus various races and a serving of supper before prizes were handed out by Rev H G L Baugh.

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St. Alban’s Church Eldorado Park St. Alban’s Tots Murray Bowers Norman Price Girla Kathleen Chapman Olive Rogers Norman Hinton Jones A. Bishop A.a. Bishop HY Rogera Eadles Perry Rogers A. Biabon Girst Girst Three- Legged Ryace —Herbert Binton and Elsie Parsons. Teycoyats GG Yardy H. G. L. Baugh Acton
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Social and Personal Notes Share Holiday Pleasures

Social and personal items describe Miss Marie Wantz and friends holidaying at Chesley. Mrs Yates John of Galt visiting Mrs John Smith Afra. many residents and visitors spend weekends at Wasaga Beach Wasaga Beach and Wasagi Beach include names such as Mason Nelson Hall Murray Tyler Harrison and many others with travels to Georgetown Guelph Toronto and Detroit. The list highlights extended family and friends visiting towns including Acton Kitchener and Brantford and notes appointments and travels of local residents and guests.

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Harold L. Wansborough Toronto Dominion Bank W. D. Prick Selman William Sayers Torrie Laura Gray Adah Clarke Billie G.C. Campbell Luina Georgetown EB. F. Colter Rachel Secord Holmes Margarite Symon Guelph Secord Mina Gertrude Moore H. 8 Moore Y. Www. CA Vancbuyer
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Bank of Montreal crop report on Ontario yields

The Bank of Montreal crop report notes Ontario wheat nearly all cut and threshed with surprisingly high yields up to abbushels per acre. Barley cutting has begun, oats improved, corn progressing with warmer weather needed, and root crops plus pastures are in good condition and growing rapidly.

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Bank of Montreal Ontario
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Fergus Tops Acton 3 2 In Guelph League Showdown

Fergus defeats Acton 3 2 to claim their first league win in three seasons. Scoring came from T Dobbie and Cooper after Acton led 1 0 at five minutes and 1 1 at half. Referee R Fell of Guelph officiated the match played before a strong Fergus crowd.

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Acton Fergus Guelph Pritchard Walker Miller I. Collins Brennan A. Collins Abbott Trotter G. Henshall T. Dobbie Mochrie T. Dobble Cooper Tott Cash Fleming McAuley Henshal R. Dobbie Holbrook Whenshall W. Tatt Dobbie Acton—Mochrie S. Perry Heatley Collins A. Trotter Croft Mr. R. Fell
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Remembered When Leaving Grand Valley

Mr and Mrs Thomas Watson and Mr and Mrs W H Watson were honored by Grand Valley United Church on Tuesday evening. Rev J E Mitchell presided as readers applauded with a complimentary address. Gifts included a gold headed cane Bible parasol wicker chairs and a testament. The event recognized their long church service and their move to Acton.

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Watson Grand Valley United Church J. E.mitchell W. H. McPherson T. J. Irvine T. Watson Irvine Mesarg. Watson
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Acton News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Engagements

Winnipeg visitor Mrs J Kerr Brown attends Kingston funeral journey from the West. Elora's Thomas Godfrey announces daughter Helen Edith to Detroit's Alexander Blacklock with August wedding. Acton social rounds include visits by the Leslie, Powers, Norman Lambert, McLean and Bessey families plus engagements involving Ruth Mernor and Harold MacLachlan.

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J. Kerr Brown Winnipeg Acton Kingston Thomas Godfrey Elora Helen Edith Alexander Blacklock Detroit of Blacklock Norman Lambert Alcolm McLean Bower Avenue Donald H. L. Mernor Heapelen Ruth Hirold D. MacLachlan St. Catharines A. E. Nicklin Selwood Calgary Harold Nicklin Guelph John McDermid Georgstown Ruby Clark John R. Kennedy A. T. Brown J. L. Moore Parry Sound Morrison Peterborough Moore G. W. Murray
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THE Acton-United-Church Canada Miniatoh Rev BE. Zimmerman B.A Willow Street John Little W. M. Kannawin St. John's Church W. M Kannawin the Baptist Church James W. Boyd Naaman Geneva Ted Panes Duchess Anpl George Somerville W. B. Browne Norval Hugh Ryder Victoria Street Robert J. Kerr Adam Cook H. N. Farmer Qnt H. W. Hinten Doweller Acton and Georgetown Charley Natarring Syd Chaplin Felix Hollywood Enn News Nevada Fred Thompson Silver King Riddle Rider Gene Stratton Tony Tom Mix It. L. Gregory & Son Blow Express Caleb Penalee Gowdy Brown Hackwwood Barrie Hil Mr. Little Gulp California J.culp Ince John ‘Taylor Acton Chamber of Commerce al—Acton Taylor Te Robuild Mt. Plassant Church John McMeekin Alexander McKinney Mount Pleasant Ae Boe Mr. McLeod Walla Bag Brampton Times D. E. Macdonald & Bros., Ltd Scholls Harry Harrison J. A. Smith ST. ‘Alban’s Miss Marie Wantz Chesley Afra Amos ‘Mason Wasiga Beach R. R. Arnold Margaret Wasaga Beach Charles Ruddy Town Nellie Hall Hall Kitchener Messrs Ernest Find Roy Brown Alex. Matthews Brantford Minnie E. Nelson Wasara Beach Herb Cleave H. 8. Wilson Clarice Livingston Tovell Mamie Masales Elen Snyder Stoney Creek Russell Ross Jack Robertson Murray Edinburgh George Murray W. Tyler Whitby Mrs. J. B. Kennedy Mr. Angus and Miss Jean Wasnga Beach Mansater Robbie Hall Scott, Limehouse Lena Campbell E. F. Col Ner Elizabeth Forster George Leslie Frank Payne Detroit, Michigan H. S. Holmes Marjorie Laura Hall Dolly Varden M. Gregg George Agnew Nelson Bauer Denver, Col George Soper Rochester N.Y R. J. Anderson Mis. Opalanderson BE. J. Collier Hazel Mason Margaret. Brown Agnes Heelan Troy N. Y J. E. Langevin Frances B. Hurat Warry Mainprize Billy Helen St. Marys Kiitchener Fonthill Nelo W. Cartwright G. Mills Hope Doris Rhode Island Wr. Burns Dorothy Moore T. Albert Moore Y.W.C.A Joseph E. Coleman Olga Indiana Harbour Indiana William Anderson Peel Street Glen Thompson Thomas Chisholm Saginaw, Mich George, Laird Ralph Gordon McKay Mr. McKay R. H. Wansborough Lake Avenue Viola Rumley Manitoulin Island Winifred Jennings Soccey Grand Valley Thomas Watson W. H. Watson Joseph Leslie Powers Aylmer Noreman—Howes Thompson Listowel W. C. Bessey Gardiner’s Watch and MN and Lilgin Streets
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