Christmas Services At Acton United Church
The Acton United Church of Canada announces Christmas services conducted by Rev. R E Zimmerman B A at the Willow Street parsonage. Morning service at 11 00 features The Shepherds and the Wise Men. Afternoon Sunday school session at 2 30 and an hour devotion 7 00 with Henry Van Dyke story The Other Wise Man. Choir to sing portions of last year’s Christmas cantata. Young People’s League to entertain Sabbath School scholars Monday at 2 p.m. Prayer and Praise Thursday at 7 30 p.m.
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Henry Van _Dyke
the United Church
Zimmerman
Henry Vandyke
Young People’s League
The
United Church
R. E. Zimmerman
Trigang Biol FaRnlpe
Presbyterian Knox Church Acton Christmas Services Plan
Minister Rev A C Stewart M A Manso will preach at 11 00 am on Christmas Day on A Christmas Messuage and at 7 00 pm on Peace on Earth Goodwill Among Men with special music. Elders ordained. Sabbath School and Bible Clauses at 3 00 pm. Monday Guild meeting withdrawn ushers to be called upon by the Pastor.
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Strangera
Acton
A. C. Stewart
John Cameron
A. E. Nicklin
Harold Farmer
H. P. Moore
Baptist Church Acton Christmas Services and Pastor's Sermon
The Baptist Church Acton announces 11:00 AM worship with Pastor James W Boyd on Jesus Emmanuel from Matt 1 23. Sunday School at 8 00. Christmas program Friday December 18 at 8 00 PM with special messages and music. Sunday evening 7 00 Pastor sermon From the Cradle to the Cross. Monday 8 00 PM BPU and prayer meeting for Christmas. All are welcome.
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Jesus Emmanuel
Emmanuel
Prayer Meeting United
Classified Advertisements and Notices Snapshot
Small column notices include wanted rooms jobs livestock and sales. Entries list bedroom board beef quarters molasses auction postponed eggs and chickens and a secretary position with application deadline in early December.
Gift Dollars at Guelph's Big Christmas Store
Big Christmas store in Guelph rolls out gift mer chan dise with wide selection. Women’s silk hose in popular colors priced at 89 cents as part of tempting offers for varied budgets.
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Guelph
Induction of Knox Church Elders Next Sunday
Knox Church congregation plans the induction of newly elected elders during the morning service next Sunday. The event follows a praised induction service and highlights church leadership transitions.
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Congregation of Knox Church
Commencement Exercises at Acton Continuation School
The Acton Continuation School invites parents and friends to Friday’s commencement at Town Hall Acton at eight p.m. Professor F E Coombs of the College of Education Toronto will address the gathering. Graduates from last year are urged to attend.
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Acton Continuation School
Town Hall
Acton
F. E Coombs
College of Education
Toronto
Dedication of Walker Lodge Room Impresses Masons in Acton
The Walker Lodge No. 321 Acton held a grand dedication of its new lodge room with Grand Lodge officers in attendance. Rt. Wor. E. Y. Barraclough and W. Bro. S. Kirk led the ceremonies while visitors from Credit Lodge Georgetown Campbell Lodge Waverleyge Speed Lodge and numerous others joined. A banquet at Town Hall followed with toasts to the King and Craft and to visiting brethren.
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Walker’ Lodge
A. Fpl & A. M.no
Acton
W. Bro. MacTavish
R. W. Bro
E. Y. Barraclough
Wellington
W. Bro. S. Kirk
Wallace
Walker Lodge
Credit Lodge
Georgetown
Duncan Campbell
J. E. Ellenton
William Blacklock
R. C. Menzies
Colin C. McPhail
J. A. West
RS. Elsdey
G. R. Carbett
W.vansickle
C. W. Rowden
T.H. Snyder
E. J. Byerman
Wm. Bell
Waverleyge
Guelph
Cull
Alex. Jaffrey
E. J. Nelson
Speed Lodge
J. C. Goulden
W.W. Willoughby
H. A. Hignell
Finlay
H. Campbell
R- Sim
R. F. McWilliams
Mack Sinclair
Twin ‘City
Kitchen
George de Kleinhaus
J. A. Hallman
Grand River
Kitchener
M. Schelde
Waterloo Lodge
Waterloo
Hemphill
C. G. Merritt
Preston Loch
Breaton
H. Bricker
Tyrone Lodge
Tyrone Pa
Daniel P.-Ray
Northern Light Lodge
Staynoir
Bro
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Currie Lodge
Currie- Scotland
George Serey
St. John Lodge
Camdushlang
Scotland
R. B. Foulla
S. C. Lodge
St. Andrews
Malta
T. G. Mouaclle
Pythagoras Lodge
C. A. Wilson
W. Bro
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J. A. McNiven
Coman Inns Piovines
Ontario
R. M. McDonald
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Hallman
Alex
Jaffray
Quelph
Foulis
Cumberland
D.G.M
Lachlan Grant
A. T. Brown
Bro. Greenwood
Norvul
Brampton Citizens Band Performs in Acton Charity Concert
The Brampton Citizens Band visited Acton on Wednesday to present a charity concert for the Acton Band. The program featured a Ralph Harmsworth saxophone duet and Jim Algle’s cornet solo as Brampton’s renowned ensemble, three times national exhibition champion, delivered a high quality performance admired by local music lovers.
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Brampton
Acton
Jim ‘Algle
Social and Personal News From Acton and Nearby
Acton society notes list residents visiting Toronto, Sudbury, and Guelph, with several weddings and engagements announced. Emily Skull and Minne Blair spent the weekend in Toronto while Elsie Bethia Campbell and Wallace B Young announce a December wedding. Mrs. Gamble of Buffalo visited in town. Mrs. Hayward and Mrs. Moore progress on health. A Reed of Regina visits. Williamsons return from Scotland. Alberta residents Edmoningtons plan a New Zealand Australia trip, with Honolulu stopovers and a Sidney, Australia visit en route home by March 1.
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Archibald Campbell
Erin
Elsie Bethia
Wallace B. Young
W. W. Young
The
What
Thomas J. Edmington
Kindersley
Alberta
New Zealand
Australia
Vancouver
Honolulu
Joseph Boyd
Sidney
Acton
Knox Pipe Organ Recital Draws Large Knox Church Crowd
A Tuesday evening recital at Knox Church showcased the new pipe organ with a professional test and vocal numbers by Knox Church quartet from Guelph. Choral master C H Leeson provided organ numbers while soloists Misa Bengt Morton Mrs Jessig Reid A Sutton and George Old impressed the audience with ample accompaniment and refined selections. Rev Mr Stewart presided and praised the organ as a worthy culmination of the church’s service of praise.
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Knox Church
Knox Churchh
Quelph
C.H. Leeson
Knox ‘Church Guelph
Hila
Misa Bengt Morton
Jesgig Reid
A. Sutton
George Old
Leeson
Stewart
Personal Greeting Cards for Christmas Items For Inspection
A local notice advertises personal Christmas greeting cards with varied designs. It promises samples, moderate prices, and invites inspection at a nearby offices, encouraging customers to view the offerings.
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Fars
Knox Church Acton opens fine new pipe organ
The Knox Church Acton dedication on December 13 1925 marked the opening of a two manual pedal organ by Woodstock Pipe Organ Builders Limited. The article notes its 20 stops, electric blower, detached circular console with a roll top, alto voicing by W Potter, Deagan chimes, and ornate front pipes in prm gold bronze. A new choir room was added northwest of the church to accommodate changes.
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Knox Church
Acton
A.C. Stewart
Woodstock ‘Pipe Organ Builders, Limited
W. Potter
Manuels
Melodia
Dulciano
Leolins
Bourdon
Salt
Board of Mangers
Organ Committee
Organ Company
Police Court News Highlights Local Sentences
Articles cover Willie Sauerstein on train 44 fined 500 and jailed one month or six months if unpaid. Luigi Brace sentenced to 500 and costs plus one month or six months in lieu. Judge Denton in Toronto overturns several appeals while upholding convictions for Humber Roy Lilly Miller and James DeLuca with varying fines and jail terms. Tom Masco spared after Liquor charge dismissed. Piste Piscelaand’s testimony and $50 fine noted.
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Canadian National Railways
Clarke
Orillla
Luigi. Brace
Shields
Denton
Toronto
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Humber Roy
Spadina Ave
Magiatrate Jones
Lilly Miller
D'Arcy St
Magiatrate Cohen
Casta
Jamey DeLuca
Magilatrate Jones
Tom Masco
Milton Heights
Reevely
Court House
Milton
Moore
Wascio'e Atoro
Pate Piscelaand
Masclo
Walton County youths excel in Toronto three day course
A team of seven Walton County boys joined a multi county contest in Toronto over three days. Stanley Chisholm of Milton led with 400 points, Roy Wilton placed fifth and P G Stark sixth in live cattle judging. The Milton Archive team finished eighth with Frank Brdown tenth in individual standings.
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Toronto
Stanley Chisholm
Milton
Archive Service
Frank Brdown
Norval
Roy Wilton
P. G. Stark
Halton County
Ad Farly
Buys Oue
Sored Refs
Obituary notices for Mrs James Watson and George Leslie
Mrs James Watson of Killarney dies after illness of several weeks. She was born Mary Ann Clark in Ontario in 1846 and survived by three sons and three daughters including Mayor Robert Watson. Funeral at Erskine Church followed by Killarney cemetery rites. George Leslie of Erin dies at 87 after a stroke. He married Amanda Statira in 1868 and leaves five sons and five daughters. Funeral conduct and memorial service noted with Church of Canada affiliations.
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J. P. McKibbin
Cartwright
J. W. Welsh and Son
Baldur
Watson
Mary Ann’ Clark
Baquesing
Halton County
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Acton
Lved
Maniitoba
Killaymey
Robert Watson
Killarney
Leb Watson
Ernfold
Sask
Geo. Thomas
Wallace Hill
Boissevain
J. W. Moore
John and
Erin
George Leslie
Leslie
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James Leslie
Glenwillams
Joel Leslie
Amanda
Statrora
Summer Stafford
Leste
Fllows
Amy
James
Iva
Methodist Church
United. Poneeh
Canada
United Church
Thomas Moore longtime Ontario lumberman dies at 85
After a long illness Thomas Moore died at his daughter Mrs. A. G. Ede’s Woodstock home on December 9. Born in County Antrim Ireland he moved to Acton at age eight and built a life in Ontario with sawmills at Mooresburg Chesley and Oliphant. Survived by two sons T. J. Moore and Dr S. E. Moore and two daughters Mrs. J. A. McLaughlin and Mrs. A. A. Ede. Burial at Chesley conducted by Forest Lodge ALF and A.M.
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Thomas Moore
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Moore
County Antrim
Ireland
Acton
Erin
Andrew Murray
Collingwood
Robert Kirk Co., Ltd
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Mooresburg
Gray County
Chesley
Samuel, Cunningham
J.P
Greenock
T. J. Moore
Wiarton
8. E. Moore
Regina
J. A. McLaughlin
A. A. Ede
Methodist Church
Munsonry Order
Drogheda
Toronto
City
H. P. Moore
General Hospital
Forest Lodge
ALF
A.M
Holiday shopping advised to avoid last minute rush
The piece urges shoppers to complete gift purchases early for a calmer season and cites benefits of planning. It notes a near peak holiday rush and claims retail trade this year is larger than before. Also a Woodvale Public School concert is advertised for December 23 at 8 pm with a 10 cent admission.
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Woodalde
Erin
Ad“ginsten
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