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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
3
A fragmentary religious piece speaks of warmth and comfort, urging readers to trust in a gracious message of hope from the Master as dark days pass. The text suggests lighting a path through burden and cloud, offering reassurance and spiritual solace.
Readable items cover the Georgetown branch of the Women’s YWCA, a Christmas sale by the Mapleton Methodist Church, and a railway project between Port Credit and St Catharines. Also reported are local council debates on truss removal, school salaries, and a future Oakville band with new instruments and uniforms.
The narrator recalls childhood days, Samuel Rogers poetry, and the village school scene. He reflects on a long life, the old church, Bondy School, and a revival era led by Wave John Law, linking past joys to present memory and faith.
An account of the annual Christmas tree and concert at the old white frame church on Church Street. It recalls gift customs of the era, student performances, and the planning burden on teachers and officers, noting the long tradition and community involvement.
Niagara area steel arch bridge near the gorge replaced upper suspension bridge. It stood with a long arc over the river, center height noted, rivaling Porto and Qarall in France for arch span. The text compares Niagara to notable European bridges and highlights remarkable central height and span figures.
Money is needed for the Relief Committees to buy in large quantities at big discounts. Manufacturers are generously cooperating by donating merchandise, and the exact needs are now known for distribution.
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