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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 03, 1929

Page

1

Dinwell Services and Presbyterian Church Schedule

Dinwell Services list includes 11.00 a.m. quarterly communion with Pastor preaching and 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. The Presbyterian Church on Willow Street shows 11.00 a.m. service with the minister and sermon "The Royal Guest" and 7.00 p.m. service "Back to God." Sunday School at 9.60 p.m. with lesson "Our Heavenly Father." Strangers leaving addresses will be called on by the Pastor.

Dunday School Lerkon Our Heavenly Father Lenson Bsubject

Baptist Church Service Schedule at Acton

The Acton Baptist Church under Pastor J. Waxter lists patronage Frederick O'bretrc Berylees, with services at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm and Sunday School at 2:20 pm. Monday hours are 0.00 pm.

Acton Wmm J. Waxter Frederick

Mason Knitting Co. Workers Praise Manon and Hurley Family

The Mason Knitting Co. employees and friends express thanks to Mr. Manon for an At Home social. neighbors and friends are thanked for kindness during illness and bereavement in the Hurley home.

Jesuso -Denny Mason Knttting Co Manon Arntiur Swacknamer

Acrasa to Singapore A vivid Wie of the Orient

A lively 1930s style trade notice promotes the comedy Misplaced Husbands featuring Ramon No varro Joan Crawford and Ernest Torrence in a Tabbit Cartoon production with a theatrical run in Singapore.

Singapore the Orient Ramon Novarro Joan Crawford Ernest Torrence

Farewell Message for Pastor W. J. Baxter at Acton Church

The Rev W J Baxter and wife leave Acton after two years of church work marked by active youth ministry and community service. His farewell sermon reflected on Jesus in the temple and the need for a revitalised church, as the Baxters prepare to serve at Beverly Steel Baptist Church in Toronto amid multilingual services.

W. J. Baxter Baptiat Church Io Acton Haxter Baxter Tt Church Trewan Acton Way Planiat Glen Club Tila Joss Jesus Wim Temple Ariting Nazareth Fenian John the Baptist Christ Thorigen Laodecca God Ufe Lfe Waster Toronto Beverly Steel Baptist Church All People’s Church Daverly Baptist Church First Ao Jarvis Street Maverly Otreat Baptist Church Grange Goldwin Smith Wilian Robinson William. Robinson Guelph Mr. Robinson Erin Walter Henrietta Stafford Acton Bara Eva Winnipeg William Tens Alva Pickering Marvey W Tobington Grange Street Dilly Palmview Cemetery William Ramsay Gloversville Agnes Matilda Hemstreet N. Y Ramsay William Weinstreet Wiliam Flamesy Eramosa Mrr Gloveroville Joseph J. Petars Glovergyne John Ramsay Byzactice Allee Jennie Margaret Fred Rameay Church of the Disciples of Christ Gloveraville Aira Gloveravilla Olforge Loree Eramong George Loree Everton Loree Mary Gunter William Bunter Lins Framosa J. 8. Loree Mary Ann Tovell Barmuel Tovell Dioneers Jong Lorec Disciples’ Church Ue Wan Bramana

Profitable Investment Outlook For Future Needs

The note highlights a profitable time to invest now to meet needs in coming years, urging readers to consider long term financial planning and growth opportunities. It emphasizes leveraging favorable market conditions and prudent strategy for sustained gains.

January Sale Savings at Big Store

All Axminster and Wilton rugs quarter off. All children’s coats and dresses much reduced. Big store-wide sale offers deep discounts across departments. Stock includes rugs and apparel with substantial price cuts. Seasonal clearance emphasizes value for home furnishings and clothing.

Wilton

County Equalization Yields Little Change From Last Year

After weeks of hearings and legal arguments, Trafalgar County’s equalization finding on Saturday showed minimal shifts from the prior year. The commission largely upheld existing allocations, with Trafalgar bearing most county costs and payments totaling into the millions across townships including Acton Burling Milton Oakville Esquening Trafalgar and others. The special County Council session set a general rate of 6.01 mils and a good reads levy of 17 mils, maintaining a total county rate.

Tralton County Trafalgar Anags Uu Trafalwar Acton Burling Milton Oakville Noatugi- Twaye Nelnon Trafelgar

Longtime Erin Township Residents Remembered in Obituaries

The article records multiple obituaries from Erin Township and surrounding areas. It notes the deaths of Mrs. John Laing of Arkell, Mrs. John Mann and her golden wedding era, John Ferguson of Erin, Mrs. Jessie Denny of Acton, and Mrs. Chisholm Denny, detailing their ages, families, churches, and funeral arrangements in local cemeteries like Ebenexar, Everton, Churchill, and Churchill Cemetery.

Puslinch Tha Poreon Mra John Laing Afra John Molla Arkell Laing Wan Wermaldan Varriet Luink Salem Norfolk County Sealtent Mulinch Amdelatton John Noll Robert Trousdala Corwhin George Charles James Martha Lana Matthew Niagara Palla Olla Pat Ebenexar Cemetery Nassagaweya Jonn Fengubon Gno Erin John Perguson Oth Mne Islay Feot- Yond Canada Oll Minto Township Mary McArthur Peter McArthur Guelph Road Donald Ferguson Alr Mambere Ara Donald Peter Mary Mra. Atkinson Saskatchewan Barah Mra Yard Evia Everton Cemetery

Acton Week of Prayer Postponed Amid Influenza Outbreak

The Acton ministers postpone the Week of Prayer Services due to the influenza epidemic. Local notes mention Mayor Owen of Acton England sending kind regards, and Lady Mayoress Owen joining in wishes for a prosperous year.

Megarda Mayor Owen Acton England P. M Canasta Owen

Nominations and Elections Across Townships and Villages

Nominations on last Monday drew many contestants for mayor reeve and council posts in Hoth Nasangaweya and Baqueaing towns and adjoining townships. Lists show candidates for mayor reeve and ward councillors in Milton Walton Naseagawey Trafalgar and Ermmons townships with acclamations noted in Public School Trustees and plant zone posts.

Reeve Couicillora Hoth Nasangaweya Baqueaing Townahipa Wuntelpal Idlea Walton Milton Earl H. A. McColl I. Gyer K. Ayer J. Irving J. W. Whan J. D. Galbraith G. Mack London Mt. EK Nixon T. Cox T. McJannett J. Crush D. Btnelah W. R. Wheeler Trustess Norris Ward R. W. Vox Eaut Ward P. W. Cook South Ward G. MacNabb W. E. McCready A. A. Armstrong J. W. Clain J. Maxted J. Houston Oakville W. N. Robinson Thomas Crakelock J. G. Moat Lx Council Edward Bamber Thomas Dain E. Stansbury John R. Byers J. L. Hawron Willan Anderson Eric D. Boott George Very George Very, GQ. W., Bailey and G. D.jacobs Mra A. ©. Sloan Wilmer Q. C. Gibron Whitlan Nicol Water and Light Commission Arthur Lattimer lWater and Light Commission Nassagaweya Mraveveahip Pram McNiven Donald Campbell Reeveahip Q. W. Appelle George Currie Alex. Joe J. L. Standish W. A. Wilson Burlington Adamund Woltby Reave J. W. Hrecken John Emerson E. ©. Tuck L. D. Dingle G. OC. Johnston George Th. Yorks Wm. Cline J. 8. Allen W. G. Speirs Linn Behrag Prod Arscott W. OC. Bartlett Ernest McCulloch T. A. McClure O.D. Irvine John McLaughlin Herbert Heatley Eost Thone A. WH. Aiflner Booth RP. Worthy North W.H- Moore Hydro Thomas Thauburn Wm. Wiggins Thomas A. Dinkelock Werden Halton County W. N. McKincon J. L. Hewsel J. RR. ‘Byers J. L. Hewson Eric 0. Scott T. R. Jarvis Thomas Barry Edward Stansbury Trafalgar Township Morden A. A. Galbraith A. A. Duck Victor Hart James Waldebrook Usher B Stavenson le Toy Sargeant W. Ford Samuel Cord- Jauly 2. Woodley Emeut Anderson Public Utilities

Community social life notes from town over holidays

A town page lists visitors from Toronto and Guelph for New Year holidays, with residents hosting and traveling. It details local elections in Oakville and surrounding townships, noting acclamations, contested seats, and planned votes on issues, plus a roundup of residents’ New Year visits and gatherings.

Odd River Rescue Sparks Confused Scottish Exchange

An Aberdonian rescued a brother from the water just before attempting a third dive. The rescued man pleads for memory and unity while a distant voice asks if the other would prefer to trim away a hull in a cryptic exchange.

Influenza Epidemic Bulletin Warns of Spread and Care

Ontario health bulletin notes influenza present nationally, usually not as severe as 1918, but highly communicable. Advice urges avoiding crowds, outdoor activity, ventilation, rest, cleanliness, masking when coughing, and seeking medical care. symptoms include abrupt onset with malaise, fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. treat by bed rest and physician guidance.

Oatario Ionow

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