19 Dec 1929
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
1
A lengthy list outlines varied gift ideas at MacDonalds for holiday shoppers. It catalogs items under many price headings including flowers handkerchiefs bridge scores lace doilies towels lavender blossoms jewellery children's goods gloves dolls toys and a wide range of clothing and linens.
Presby terian Knox Church Acton presents a schedule led by Rev A C Stewart M A Manso Willow dir s with morning sermons The gifts of the world The Christmas story and a Star of Bethlehem cantata Thursday pageant I Bring You Good Tidings and evening prayer meeting All welcome with lantern slides and Bible School noted Stars and times vary by service location This announcement lists multiple details for the church events and member duties.
The iRbeneser United Church Sunday School plans its annual Christmas Eve program at the church. Knox Church choir will perform the Christmas cantata "Star of Bethlehem" after the evening service led by Choirmaster P Halt. Attendance invited.
The 1929 school board session adjourned with payments approved for repairs and supplies. A library loan to the high school was discussed and the inspector praised teachers. windows were ordered replaced for ventilation. Delinquent fees prompted notices to guardians. A committee was formed to contact the Public Utilities Commission about the water metre.
Loyal True Blue Lodge prepares for Acton Community Christmas Tree and Santa visit on Christmas Eve at Mill and Main. The tree will be lit, with carols and treats for children, candles, nuts, and oranges. fund drive proceeds and potential Town Hall transfer if weather cancels outdoor activities.
An Acton resident, Mrs Thomas Statham of Church Street, marks eighty years with a family home gathering and birthday feast. Relatives from Acton Georgetown and Toronto join in, recalling her long life in Acton and beyond. Her late husband died exactly thirteen years ago after their golden wedding anniversary.
Halton County's annual banquet moved to Milton Town Hall with Warden Leslie presiding and ladies invited. The event drew county officials and friends, featured a formal program with tributes from local dignitaries, musical entertainment by the Myson Orchestra, and a refined menu. Ernest Warren of Toronto was welcomed as a partner in L. M. Green & Co., signaling recognition of his longtime service.
A stray cat is taken in by a merchant family in Actan. The cat, praised for purring, earns a hoped for permanent place as a pet before the winter. The family’s kindness shines as the cat settles by the hearth.
The Esquesing Township Council met in Stewartown with full attendance. They approved accounts from utilities and services, discussed drainage costs with E P Bowman, and passed the 1930 municipal acts by law. Reeve Leslie and council members were thanked for a productive year.
The report outlines Junior and Intermediate schedules with Acton hosting opens on December 27 and 30 and January 2, 7, 23, and February 3. It notes referees from Oakville and local organizers, and describes the new arena’s opening gala planned for Christmas night with performances by Acton Citizens’ Band and community dignitaries.
The Community's Social Side recounts residents visiting relatives and traveling to Toronto, Sault Ste Marie, and Pasadena for holidays and family events. It notes illnesses, hospital visits, and a funeral in Acton as well as Gomes and Milne family gatherings. George Day recovery in Guelph hospital prompts well wishes from friends.
Local sports notes highlight Flager's Prize Parker Bros offering a cent prize to the player who scores the most goals in Acton Intermedia league games this year. The column also covers Yuletide memories cantata December 1 at the church, Shoemakers Christmas Tree December 21, Turkey Social at St Joseph's, and community notices including former resident Pasgan of Galt and L O L installations for 1910 with officers named Beavers Smith and others.
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