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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
5
The provided OCR fragment is severely garbled, listing random phrases and broken names. It does not present a coherent event, person, or place to summarize into a proper news item.
The Sunday lesson outlines Ezra’s return from Babylon to Jerusalem led by Zerubbabel and later by Artaxerxes Longimanus. It notes the 900 mile journey in about 108 days, the Aramaic origin of official texts, and Ezra’s mission to correct evils in the holy city with royal support including funds and temple resources. Ezra’s commission prompts gratitude to God for the decree granting authority and protection.
Yesterday marked the first day of school in Acton and the Prudential Insurance Company opened in Acton with Mr Dixon AM. Townley and Wood Starry works activities were noted along with Monday’s commends. The Methodist Sunday School held a gathering while the Bapthist Sunday School reported a favorable session. Local farm sales included Mr Joseph Lusby’s property to Arch McPherson. Acton Lawn Bowling Club received a donated silver cup for a nine day tournament among Acton Erin Georgetown and Brampton clubs.
Ezra delays departure to fast and pray for safety as he leads a large caravan. He orders twelve priests and twelve Levites to guard the treasured offerings valued at $4 786 350 before transferring them to Jerusalem. The report links fasting with divine protection, then notes a broader message on seizing opportunity and youth in the modern era.
Western Pall Board Secretary W D Jackson says the 1929 fair will feature an elite lineup with Rubin and Cherry Shows in London, Vera Spriggs and Campithy, and The Sensations of 1929. Speed events include a relay and chariot race on September 14 with large purses. The fair showcases new buildings like Ontario Arena and Confederation Building.
A editorial piece urges strict self control over anger, warning that even one failure can ruin a life. It compares temper to an aviator who must not rest with nine successes and ten failures, urging readers to conquer all temptations and avoid excusing bad temper.
Expert anglers from Chicago New York and other U S cities and Canada flock to the Osh contest at the Meeneb River Bungalow Camp. The event features muskie records and aims to attract sport fans with canoeing along remote northern streams and lakes.
An elderly professor Argelander story recounted by Dr Newcomb recalls a German astronomer famed for wit. A visitor asks a puzzled question, and the tale turns on a dog named Water spaniel and a Scottish terrier referenced by the professor.
Fragmented passage contrasts work for pay with leisure and utopian housing ideas. It mentions Kawartha Lakes resorts, Canadian Netural detail, and a Harvard Society project exploring artificial living environments and future urban design.
A fragmented timetable describes Sunday and weekend services between Toronto and Acton with varied branches and senior departures. It lists east and westbound daily and holiday patterns, pickups from Toronto, and freight express terms with delivery and pickup at Toronto addresses.
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