04 Feb 1926
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 04, 1926
Page
1
The notice lists Rev. R. E. Zimmerman B.A. as minister at the Acton United Church of Canada with Pirsonage Willow Street address details.
The notice lists services at Presbyterian Knox Church Acton with Minister Rev A C Stewart M A at Willow Street, 11 00 p m sermon Our Bible and What it Areans to the World, 3 00 p m Sabbath School and Bible Classes, 7 00 p m sermon The Strong Arm of Love, Monday 8 00 p m Young People's Guild. Strangers leaving address with ushers will be called upon by the Pastor.
A column of notices and ads includes cento per word pricing and minimum charges, with messages about church services and events, hardwood wood sales by John Williamson, help wanted for housework, and property for sale in Acton. Also listed are a milk business for sale with equipment details, and a Garden of Thanks note from Mr and Mrs Wesley Murray and Velma.
A grand pre Easter cash giveaway offers $9,000 to 150 men women and children who pursue the opportunity. The ad pledges travel education homes cars clothes and start in business and urges readers to watch for the forthcoming Mall and Empire puzzle game announcement in the paper next week.
Friday listings feature an adapter from George Barr McCutcheon’s work The Husbands of Edith and a staged The Phantom of the Opera night. Cast includes Lon Chaancey Mary Phibin Norman Kerry with a comedy Going Great and a Felix cartoon.
186 men s overcoats offered in a final winter clearance with savings of 7 to 12 dollars across five groups. This limited selection provides value for next winter s wardrobe.
Advertises fresh pork cuts including side pork priced at 25 cents and other pork pieces at 28 cents per unit. Mentions nieces as sellers and notes quantity or unit differences.
The Duke of Devonshire I O D E chapter meets Feb 9 at Mrs Gould’s home. J B Mackenzie elected vice president of Ontario Retail Lumbermen's Association. United Church holds quarterly communion service next Sunday with new elders assisting. Bannockburn Women's Institute hosts a box social Feb 12 at N McEachern’s home. Stony Creek parish farewell to Rev H G L Baugh. Erin Township Council sets salaries for clerk treasurer assessor and others and advertises for road superintendent. Mulholland Wright wedding at St Joseph's Church Georgetown. Rev W H Howard appointed to Forest Baptist Church. Induction of elders at United Church includes new antique oak communion table presented by a donor family. Ontario temperance act penalty amendment described for first offence.
Ottawa reports the government sustaining a majority of ten in a second test vote 126 to 115 defeating the Mehghen amendment seeking tariff protection for coal and farm products. Progressives and Laborites backed the government. Conservatives signaled possible further adjournment as Parliament plans six week adjournment discussions.
Annual meeting at Acton Town Hall reports strong year for Halton Union Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Total losses 17002.09 with major claims including Mount Pleasant and Trafalgar outbuildings. receipts 65828.73. expenditures 26139.86. assets 389917.32. liabilities 74112.46. 3297 policies in force with 11763785 at risk.
Marie Tesaro appeared before Magistrate Watt charged with pointing a revolver at Tony Geralds after a quarrel in Acton. She pleaded not guilty with the case adjourned until Friday.
Wiarton Council facing a local resident critique condemns the Cses Pool Room as a den of iniquity. The resident alleges underage youths frequenting the room and profanity used around youths, prompting a mayoral warning to the proprietor to reform or lose his license.
Social and personal items list residents visiting, returning home or recovering from illness. Names include Earl Cooper T McHugh Angus Kennedy Margaret Dennett Barnhard Fabricious Nellie Reesor J Matthews Mary Vanntter Guelph Acton Toronto Hamilton Port Maitland Mulholland Wright wedding James Symon Horace Nelson John A Moffat Richmond Hill Laura Murray Lottie Speight David Roszell Abernethy Sask Edward K Cook with notes on health and travel and local visits.
A prominent native business man receives high honors from his business associates in a notable hometown recognition. The feature underscores his leadership and impact within the community.
At the Dominion Checker Congress in Toronto Milton’s David Lawson dominated his group and tied with Fred Watson of Trafalgar in four games, with both earning equal prizes after a split final. Lawson previously defeated Sinclair, Tipton, Leishman, and Resch. Watson beat Best, Laurie, Clow, Cameron, and Beatch en route to the final.
The School of Agriculture and Sewing under the Department of Agriculture opened on Monday with strong registration and growing attendance. Mr. Fleming, the Agricultural Representative, expects continued growth this month as classes progress. Lectures by professors and instructors on farm activities are valued by students, with women enjoying sewing and domestic science. Teachers are experienced and bring practical knowledge into daily life. Remember the Hox Social at Mr N McEachern’s home hosted by Bannockburn Women’s Institute on February 12.
Regular session notes discuss securing a new fire alarm, hospital bill repayment, and financing for industrial prospects. Acting Reeve Holmes presides in Mason’s absence as Thetford leads finance, with a future joint meeting with the Chamber of Commerce to review industrial offers and the vacancy procedure.
Acton defeated the CP R of Toronto 5 to 3 after a fast paced match at the rink on Tuesday evening. Kentner Currie and Reid starred for Acton with strong defense from Kentner and Ireland. Treland in goal and Sprague Holmes as a substitute supported a high tempo contest with sustained pressure throughout.
Vernon March of Goddartus Farnborough England selected for Canada's Ottawa memorial. Bronze figures depict two heroic women, arch through which marching soldiers appear, with artillery beyond. Base 26 by 34 feet, height 45 feet, cost $100,000, creation to start soon, sale Latin data at Miss Murray’s Millinery Show Rooms.
Acton Wo men's Institute schedules a Friday 3 PM gathering at Mrs. H S Wilson's home. Baptist Church plans February 14 services with Rev Andrew S Imrie delivering sermons and special music. Mary Carruthers 102, Guelph centenarian, dies. Milton Reformer urges co operation with Burlington Oakville and Milton fairs. Trafalgar Agricultural Society meeting postponed due to lack of quorum. Calvary Church Toronto resignations prompt move to London Talbot Street Church. Old Tyme Village Quartet to perform for United Church youths. St Albans hosts farewell for Rev and Mrs Baugh with gifts. Knox Church hosts organ recital with Miss Nell and guests. Acton Skating Rink to hold annual masked carnival Friday night with possible Saturday rain date. Montreal wedding congratulates John S Moore and Lillian Ross of Acton. Milton fraud case involving David Anderson and W J Shibley advances to hearing. United Church Young People League notes Western China missions program. Treasurer reports small bank balance.
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