Births Marriages and Deaths Notice Fragment from Acton
Births include Cripps daughter born February 1 1925 to Mrs A E Cripps Acton and Hassard son born February 1 1926 to Mr and Mrs E B Hassard Acton. Marriages record Bingham Bingham January 21 1925 in Toronto. spouses Fenrl Bing han and Frederick Binghan of Erin Township. Died notices for Wass at Oakville January 28 1925 and Taylor Christina Blyth February 2 1926 widow of Rev J B Taylor mother of Mrs Dr Gray Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripph
Acton
A. E. Cripps
Wassard
EB. J. Hasserd
Bingham-Bingham
Toronto
Mins Fenrl Bingham
Samuel
Ws Binghan
Frederick, Bingham
Wass
Oakville
Reberta
A. Wass
Taylor
Blyth
Christina Buin
J. B. Taylor
Gray
February 6 1925 Brief Local Items
Weather notes report last Sunday night snow and a lingering winter. The carnival will be held at the rink on Saturday. Barrie votes a $600 grant to the Royal Victoria Hospital. Church services and band rehearsals are listed with local civic notes and upcoming fund drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Royal ‘Victoria Hospital
aiMeulties
Honor Roll Standings From Acton Public SchoolsJanuary Examinations
January exam results list honor standings across classes for Acton Public Schools. Names such as Mildred Hollinger Meryl Grindle Lois Malone Edna Cripps Marjorie Garden Bert Gibbons Andrew Buchanan Violet White and others appear with scores and class totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Schools
Reverend J Culp to Retire for Year Long Rest
Reverend J Culp, pastor of the Methodist church, announced last Sunday that he must retire for a year to rest and recover health after a doctor ordered prolonged rest. His plans include leaving for California with wife and family to stay two years, hoping for restoration before returning to Canada and his work in Acton. A pulpit supply committee will seek a interim pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Culp
Methoditit Church
Ita
Tuviecu
Rey
Culp
California
Stond
Canada
Acton
United Church of Canada Union Nears Final Conception in 1925
The article details the looming Union of the United Church of Canada set for June 10 1925 in Toronto. It notes about nine thousand congregations and a combined ministry of around a thousand, with a broad missionary program across India Africa China Japan Formosa Korea Trinidad and South America. It outlines preparations for general council and consecration services nationwide and international greetings from other churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church of Canada
Dominion
Presbyterian Church
Ita Stopa
United Church
India
Africa
China
Japan
Formosa
Korea
Trinidan
South America
Unified Churcht of Canada
Toronto
Businesy
Methodist
Congregational
Great Britain
United States
General Council
Pan-Presbyterian Alliance
Methodist Ecumenical Conference
Congregational Unitin
Canada
Christendom
The
Methodista
General Council of ‘Union Churches
Uniting Churchen
Woman's Institute Meeting Advised at Limehouse Home
The Town and Country Neighborhood notes a regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Institute of Limehouse will be held Thursday February 6 at the home of Mrs William Mitchell. Extreme cold and snow have kept matters quiet in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Institute of Limehouse
William, Mitchell
Local notes and social updates from Ballinafad area
Mrs. Duncan Ferguson recuperating after illness. Harvey Wilson of Merritter visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Binnie. Miss Glen from Ballinafad Yehoot suffered mumps and was aided by Mrs Charles Ruddy of Georgetown. Leonard Atkinson of Thompsony Corners plans to move to Guelph. No preacher for Sunday service due to supply dispute with Acton Baptists. Heavy snow and wind made roads nearly impassable. Miss Peart Graff of Blueville spent weekend at home. Mr and Mrs Beverley Robinson of Fownesson toured honeymooning with Mr John Grait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan’ Ferguson
Harvey Wilson
Merritter
Binnie
Misa Glen
Ballinafad Yehoot
Charles’ Ruddy
Georgetown
Leonard Atkinson
Thompsony Corners
Guelph
Acton
Misa Peart
Graff
Graff, ‘Cf. ‘Bluevill
Beverley Robinson
Fownssen
John Grait
January Work Report Shows Mixed Exam Results Across Classes
The report lists students and percentages for January with notes on missed exams. Names include Edward Duggan Daisy Foster Hazel Farey Edith Rugsel Loulac Swackhamer Mildred Foster Rachel Kelly Tack Cole Kathleen Varey and teachers MacMillan and Stewart Runsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Duggan
Jean Cree
David Swackhamer
Tushingham Foster
Hazel Farey
Daisy Foster
Edith Rugsel
Henry Kelly
School Report for January Eight Class Lists
The January school report lists students by class levels with names including Elva Johnston Florence Johnston Marjorie Relde Loyola E Phrentell Maud McCraig Viola Ron Kathleen McKeown Ida Cripps Hector McArthur Senior Joseph Forestell Lawrence Forestell Calvin Aitkens William Johnston Junior Lulu McCutcheon Gordon Leslie Thyra Stone Bessie Forestell Ammie Aitken Thomas Coole Mary Craig Junior U Lois Forestell Evelyn Pearen Lloyd McKeown James McCraig Eveline Lambert Primer Orval Stone John Foreatel Robert Alan Marjorie McCraig Mr. McDonald Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Elva
Johnston
Florence Johnston
Marjorie
Bessie Por‘estell
Ammie Aitken
Thomas Coole
Mary Craig
Lois Forestell
Evelyn, Pearen
Lloyd McKeown
James McCraig
Eveline Lambert
Primer
Orval Stone
John_Foreatel
Robert Alan
Marjorie McCraig
Mr. McDonald
Taocher
Rockwood Visitors And Local News From Jamestown to Alberta
Rockwood residents exchange visits with John Thompson overseeing a hotel project and Burns family members in Jamestown. Canadian banker Richard Howat visits home. Snow Shoe Club enjoys a snow outing. Mrs Harris of Netlew, Alberta dies at 76, with the Harris family noted as longstanding Ontario settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thompson
Jamestown
N. Y
Thompson
Conterass
Willem ‘Burns
Burns
North ‘Carolina
Richard Howat
Canadian ‘Bank of Commerce
Toronto
Dlhvyn ‘Locker
Wm, Bridger, Jr
Lawrence Oaken Vere
Simcog
Charel
John Littte
P. Barry
George Bolton
Williiam
Bragg
North-West
James Harris
Netlew
Alberta
Rockwood
St.Vincent
Grey County
Monfora
St. Vincent
Allan
Retlaw
Lewis
Harvey
Maxy Alice
Jozeph ‘Harris
Washington State
John FR. Harrie
Thomas Harris
Samuel Harris
Guelph
Debentures Sold and Halton County Council Committees Formed
Debentures of 69 000 dollars at 6 percent were sold to R A Daly & Co Toronto at 99 69 for 20 annual instalments. High School Trustees appointments listed. 1926 standing committees named with member phone numbers. Warden Donald McIntyre noted ex officio on all committees. Regular County Council sessions set for the third Tuesday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Daly & Co
Toronto
Burlington
H. A. Lorimer Milton
D. S. Robertson
Georgetown
Barraclough
Oakville
Ernest Osborne Taylor
County Council of
Halton
Donald McIntyre
Warden
Blain
Nicholson
Moren
Barber
Acton
Roada and Bridges
Morden
Applebe
Agnew
McArthur
Lowville
Applebs
Blakelad
Galbraith
Bronte
Eh Ae
Cross
Holtby
Brown
Foster
Norden
aAgnew
Blakelobe
Reeve Holtby
Barn Farm Resident Found Wounded After Self Harm Attempt
William Brydon a former local farmer was found on the floor of the Everton farm barn with a deep cut on his forehead and an axe nearby. He had been sawing at himself and was bleeding but not believed to be fatally injured. Brydon, 56, had moved back to the country after living in Guelph and had suffered melancholia over unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brydon
Austin McCutcheon
Everton
Brydon
Guelph
Bramosa Road
Hong
Munro Considers Resigning Knox Church Pastorate
The Rev J E Munro told Oakville services last Sunday of his plan to resign as Knox Church pastor at the next Toronto Presbytery meeting. He cited the congregation’s vote to join the United Church of Canada as the reason for his contemplated exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Munro
Knox Church
Toronto
Presbyterian Church
United Church of Canada
Oakville Council
Masonic
Gregory Theatre
Melville Blunro
England
Phokexley
Yorkshire
Mr. Blacklock
Wilmer Featherstone
Alberti
Western Province
Emerson, Featherstone
Trafalgar
B.S. Glansoo
Wilfred Cox
Yeomanry
J E. Munro
Methodist’ Church
Douga
Cha Presbyterian Sunday School
Miso
Rebecca A. Wang
Lakeahora Elist
Oakville
Obituary of Mrs J J Taylor and churchwoman in Blyth
Mrs J J Taylor widow of Rev J B Taylor longtime Ontario pastor died aged ninety one at Blyth following long illness. Born in Picton Nova Scotia in 1834, she and her husband served Quebec and Western Ontario churches before settling on a Blyth homestead. Survived by three sons and seven daughters and a devoted family. funeral held at Blyth family plot beside her husband. Mrs Gray and Mrs Tennant assisted, Miss Annie Taylor previously a teacher in Acton Public School.
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J. J. Taylor
Mra. J. T. Taylor
Glyth
Mra
Dei
UT. Gray
Deny
Gray
Myre
Taylor
Canada
Picton
N.S
Poolimg
Ann
Christian Bain
Sev, J. B. Taylor
Presbyterian: Rdintister
Quebec
Zparsaly
Ontario
Faborg
Phin
Whien
Queen's Bush
Huron County
Blyth
Lucknow
Myray Taylor H
Mt Taylor
Annie
Acton Publ School
Dr.Grays
Ontario crossers law debated at trade convention
Delegates considered a proposal to make compulsory stopping at railroad crossings legal across Ontario. The idea faced skepticism over practicality and potential slowdown on busy routes like Toronto to Hamilton. The Ontario Motor League urged sign placement and a Railway Act amendment for 300 foot danger signs. railways argued motorists bear responsibility for safety.
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Ontario
Associated Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce of Ontario
Panera
Executive Committee
Ontario Motor League
Arkansas
North Carolina
Virginia
New Jersey
American Automobile Association
ALA. A
Board of Railway Commission
Ian
Toronto-Hamilton
Board of Railway Commissioners
Bonra
League
Minister of Railways
Prizes Implied For School Posters In Temperance Campaign
The Department of Scientific Temperance Instruction in Ontario offers prizes to public schools Acton and Nusiguweya and Acton High School for essays and posters. Miss Francia Stoddard spoke at the Chicago American National Jubilee conference urging constructive temperance posters and noted subjects such as health for babies and safety. Newmarket experiences a week ago saw a major water outage after a reservoir released 175000 gallons, leaving part of the town without water for a day or two.
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Roy
Department of Scientific Temperance Instruction
W. Co. Tr. O
Ontario
Acton
Nusiaguweya
UM High School
Chicago
Francia Stoddard
Scientific Temperance
Toston
Newmarket
Eye care advocate urges early eye checks
A Guelph optometrist stresses that many people suffer undetected eyestrain and should seek early eye examinations. A W Smith, 120 Upper Wyndham, promotes his Comfortable Vision Specialist practice with 26 years in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Smith
Optometrist
Upper Wyndham &J
Guelph
Advertisers urged to send copy early for best ads
The Free Press invites advertisers to submit copy by Monday or Tuesday for better attention. If copy fails to reach by Wednesday forenoon, a cash to set it up may be charged and results may be unsatisfactory. Send in your ads early.
Right Hon. Sir Thomas White A Halton Son's Noted Rise
The life of Sir Thomas White born near Bronte Halton County son of James and Elizabeth White outlines his early education in Oakville Brampton and Toronto Osgoode Hall law studies and two generous scholarships. He became Local Improvement Clerk in Toronto Assessment Department 1890 married Annie Isabel Silverthorn entered politics as Minister of Finance 1911 and Conservative MP for Leeds. He oversaw Victory Bond financing during World War I and declined the premiership in 1919 continuing roles with the Union Government and arbitration board later becoming a Knight Commander and holding senior posts in banking insurance and universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas White
K.C
Toronto City Hall
Bronte
Halton County
James
Elizabeth
Graham White
Oakville
Brampton
Thomas
University of Toronto
Osgoode Hall
Toronto
Annie ‘Isabel
Bil Silverthorn
Ont
Oy ‘U
National Trust Co
Borden
Winance
Leeds
Union
Robert ‘Borden
Canada
Sir Thomas
Théman White
Arthur Meighen
Winance ~Miniateranty
Dominion
Grind Trunk Railway
Toronto General Hoapital
Toronto Watch and Clock Overhaul Service Ad
Toronto stores and citizens get reliable time from a local repairer who guarantees quality. Support your town by having watches or clocks overhauled and repaired locally for accurate timekeeping.
Bobbed Heads Wash and Style Tips
A quirky item notes easy washing and drying of bobbed hair with hot water. It advertises Baby's Own Soap sold in maididon gartons for 10c and mentions fragrance of roses in the hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby
Baby's
Maididon Gartons
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Mr. T. Savage
Longfellow
A. P. Galloway
Knox College
Knox
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Aston
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A. G. Clarridge
Waldron
Young People's League
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Swan
Oakville News
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Wilson
Mildred Hollinger
Meryl Grindell
Lois Malone
Asabel
Lantz
Robert McArthur
Violet Currie
M. Z. Bennett
Tanbor Bruce
Adabel Brown
Kathleen McComb
R. Moore
Andrew Buchanan
Audrey “He- Comb
Catherine "Macke
I Anderson
Violet White
Robert Kerr
Vera Rawlings
Harvey Hassard
Teddy Hangen
Gordon Cook
A. McDonald
Clace
A . Mervin Reid
George Switzer
Algie Anderson
Lloyd
Irwin
Grace Lantz
Jamen O'Shea
Anderson
Teachi
Annie Holmes
Lois Cripps
Lorraine Jacque
Bjack McGi
Audrey Chalmers
Roderick Ryder
Burt Patrick
George Footitt
Marlon” Nicol
Charlotte Marshall
Gardiner
Midaumme
Town and Country
Limehouse
Ballinafad
Ghurgchill
U. S. No. 10
Leslie's. School
Orpringe
Ontarigo Motor League
Dundee Street
Eaton
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Halton Son
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H. W. Hinton
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Tiger
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Turnbull
Mill Street
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Fairbanks’ Bakery
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W. J. Patterson
Corner Mill
Acton, Ont
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