Campbell Skelton Marriage in Toronto 1925
Marrying Margaret Lilman to Frederick Lewis Campbell in Toronto on November 22 1925 by Rev A F Mackenzie of United Church of Canada. Also notices of deaths including Coulson Hunter Whetham Leslie Watson Allison Moore and an In Memoriam for Adam Orr with family mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell-Skelton
Toronto
A. IF. Mackenzie
United Church of Canada
Margaret LilMan
J. M. Skelton
Frederick Lewis, Campbell
James Campbell
Ballinafad
Coulson
Lowville
John Coulson
Hunter
Georgetown
Walter Hunter
Whetham
Burlington
James Thomas
Whethham
Leslie
Erin Township
Watson
Killarney
Man
Mary Ann Clark
Jay Watson
Allison
Nassagaweya
Joseph Parker Allison
Moore
A. G. Ede
Woodstock
Thomas Moore
Adam
Christmas items fill the Acton Free Press page
Local notes for December 17 1925 discuss Christmas rush rising turkey prices church concerts and holiday plans. Items mention United Church Glen Williams Shelburne High School yearbook toboggan slides at Whitton and a rumour about the Toronto-Quellph railway line continuation.
United Church Men Banquet Appeals for Mission Support
The United Church men’s banquet in Acton featured Rev A Lloyd Smith and Judge Elliot urging support for the United Church of Canada mission and maintenance fund. Speakers outlined opportunities in western Canada, the need to reach foreign nationals, and a $4,000,000 objective with local milestones. The event honored volunteers, with the Sunday School Orchestra providing music and plans to mobilize a two person per party membership drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Lyst
United Church of Canada
Itia
A. Lloyd Smith
Home
Methodist
Church
Judgs Elliot
Milton
Mr. Smith
Acton
Canada
Great West
British’ Columbia
Uniting Churches
United Church
Elliot
Jesus Christ
Georgetown
Mr. Zimmerman
Mexsars
A. T. Brown
John R. Kennedy
Acton Hosts Brampton Band in Lively Town Hall Concert
The Spirit of fraternity shone as Acton Citizens' Band hosted the Brampton Band in a Town Hall concert last Wednesday. Brampton, three time winner at the Canadian National Exhibition, delivered a strong program featuring Golden Dragon and Rolling Home to Old England, with lively cornet solos and a popular saxophone duet. Master John McGechie wowed Acton audiences with Scottish dances, while local artist William Wallace entertained during intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Brampton
W. E. Downs
Attila
Mr. James
Algie
Messiah
Harmsworth
Shubert
Layla
John McGechie
Jack
Hia l‘Healster
Algee
Byrne
William Wallace
Edgerdemain
Hik
Ericka
Thia
Mr. Wallace
H. G. L. Baugh
Acton Band
Bandamen
Brampton and
Acton, Nee
Death of Parker Allison Postmaster of Moffat
In the death of Parker Allison the Postmaster of Moffat last Thursday this Township lost a highly esteemed and useful resident. Mr Allison was most of his life a resident of Nassau gaweya and he will always be remembered for his upright life and sterling character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Allison
Moffat
Allison
Ufe A
Nassagaweya
Holmes & Son sales Acton draws local attendees
Mr John Nelson of the third lng was taken to Guelph Hospital last week. A number from the section attended the Holmes Son sales Acton on Saturday. Rough roads have made travel rough these past two weeks. Mr Luther Cornell was a guest at the Men's Banquet in the United Church Acton last Thursday evening. He enjoyed the evening very much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nelson
Lng
Guelph
Holmes & Son
Acton
Luther Cornell
United Church
Bazaar and community notes from Omagh and surrounding area
The Ladies Aid and Women's Missionary Society of Omagh Presbyterian Church held a successful bazaar at Mrs. Cecil K. Jarvis's home, raising $190. Other items report Brampton jail population, Rockwood Fair prize depreciation, and local events including the Warden of Halton’s dinner at Mitchell Inn, Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omagh
Ladies Aid and Women's Missionary Society of
County of Halton
Mitchell Inn
Milton
Donald MoelIntyre
Georgetown
Christmas activity and community notes in Ballinafad area
The town stays busy with Christmas shopping and a Santa visit for local children. A Sunday School entertainment is planned for December 18 at the Church, with a strong youth program. Women in Dublin organize a Women's Institute with officers. Rev N Waddell attends Presbytery in Guelph. There are also upticks in social events, travels, and fund canvassing for the United Church Maintenance and Extension Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
David Doughs
Hillsburg
N. Waddell
Guelph
Brantford
Ballinafad
Misa B. Young
James Young
James Shortill
P. O. Vannatter
Athens
Georgia
W- S. Walters
New Orleans
Parish News Notes Local Faith and Social Updates
Friends of Mrs. 8 R Peart report improving after Saturday operation. Local visits from Robert Henderson, Mr and Mrs Wm Bridger, and Johnstone Hewitt. Presbyterians induct William Swanston to eldership. Rev Stewart and others attend. Baptism at Friends Church for McNabb infant. Turnip gang alters at C N R station with new siding. Valley Road crash damages fence and culvert. Herb Dyer sells mill to W H Hortop for winter stock. Kenyward family plans to move to Great Sub Post Office. Village quieter as work ends. Ralph Richardson exits business, others miss him and family. Painting urged to raise property value amid bare trees and high building costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Peart
Robert Henderson
Wm. Bridger
Johnstone Hewitt
Stewart
Acton
Thay
Eden Mills
Simplon
Douglas McNabb
M. P. Barry and Co
Herb. Dyer
W. H. Hortop
Fina
Reat
Ralph Richardson
Richardson
Francen
Rockwood
Fox
Pla]atore
Robert Pasmore
John
Charles Pasmore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Arton Free Press
Prez
Kincarding
Acton Free Press
Hornby United Church Sunday School
Glenwilliams
Halton
Chief Justice of Common Pleas
Nature
Mlling Pegg
Mise
Bertie ‘Speight
Hydro -Commission
Adam Beck
Costa
Shelburne
Board of Education
Wiarton
J. G. Gillies
Baqueaing
Mike Nickoluk
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph
James A. Thompson
Gana@nogue-Journal
Press
W. J. Wilson
Toronto-Quelph
Canadian National Electric Railway
Fawtrell
Peel
Foytroll
Town and Country
Churchill
Inport
Rockwood Fair
Pays Inc
Toronto University
University
Young People’s League
Ruth Nelson
Sardis
B.C
Miss Nelson
Leach
Marguerite Symon
Muriel McComb
Ospringe
Dublin
Ladies of Dublin
Wm. Bracken
Mra
John Robertson
John Ruddick
Sec
Treas
D. McDougall
John Stewart
Donald Waldie
H. 3. Webster
Alice Elliott
Donald McLean, Jr
Reeve
Sinclair
J. B. MacKenzie Norman‘ McLeod
Evacks Geo. Soper
McLean & Co
Acton Continuation School
Town Hall
Jack Crandall
MR. Hooker
Stephen Hooker
Ted Stone
Alosius Bartholomew
Floy- Brown
Letitia Brown
Charles Kirkness
Arthur Henderson
George Mason
Wwe
Frank Cook
Neville’ Harrop
Addie Hurst
Marjorie Lawson
Mabel Kenyor
Mary Chalmers
Hooker Mangion
Alogan
Lowell
Roth Blige
Campana
E. G. West & Co
George St
Reesor’s Novelty & Dry Goods
Deacon
Reesor
G. L. Martin
Florist
H.W. Hinston
Fancy
China
Récorda
Poe Owelet
Watones
Wm. Rogers
Acton and Georgetown
The
Bsavway
J. Galbraith
Avavrs
Parker and Waterman
Wahl
James K. Gardiner Agton
ONF
Pattersons
J. . Patterson Acton
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