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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
1
At 11 00 a m the minister speaks on Our Religion a help or hindrance. At 3 00 p m the Bible Class studies Matthew 22. Sunday School follows, with the minister at 7 00 p m delivering Staying Power. Strangers may leave addresses with ushers upon request.
Dog lost, a Wack and tan hound answering to Jiggs. Reward offered for return to D. Livingston, Georgetown, Ont. Two farms for sale near Nassagawoya, 100 acre Robert Smith farm, 99 acre west half lot 20, concession 6. Possession by February 16, terms available from seller.
Reduction notices advertise coats priced from regular 25 to 40 dollars now 29.50 with a warning not to expect 40 dollar overcoats for 19.50. The ad stresses not believing sensational claims and emphasizes genuine sale prices.
News notes from the Ladies Institute announce a meeting on Friday January 9 at 3 oclock in the Band Room with all welcome. Officers of Knox Sunday School year include President Fred Wright Wice and Emma Robinson as secretary.
President Scriven reports 1924 activities including plant and seed distribution with a 86 percent return rate, pupil seed packets and a fall flower show, public lectures, and window box plantings at Town Hall and Government Building. Budget notes show a grant of 21 less than the prior year and plans to recruit a strong president and active directors.
The 1925 Acton Council convened Monday evening for the first session. The Reeve and Councillors elected were sworn in, a Striking Committee named, and recommendations issued for finance streets parks and town hall cemeteries and waterworks. A by law appointed auditors and W J Reid as assessor and tax collector for 1925 was read and passed.
Myrtle Dints wins home for New Years as Vera Hurst returns to Toronto. Many residents from Acton, Guelph, Toronto, and Georgetown visit relatives or attend holidays. several engagements announced and recoveries noted as locals travel for holidays and return to their duties.
Parish records list 1923 births 38 deaths 27 marriages 21 licenses issued. Oshawa officer C R McIntosh installed as Master of Cedar Lodge 270. Ontario 1925 licenses delayed until Feb 1. Town hockey league opener Town 8 Acton Tanning 7. upcoming Beardmore Co vs Hewetson. Knox Church reports new members and communion. Road numbering plans and new year rink event with Acton band and junior seniors hockey teams.
Trafalgar Reeve W H Mordon Deputy Reeve A A Galbraith and others elected. Bronte Theasa Brayon Bray 124 votes McDonald 121 Thurs ton 114 Joyce 95 votes. Erin Township Sinclair accl reeve George Bryan councillors McKinnon Barden Cree. Keep Friday January 16 for True Blue dance at Town Hall.
Frank J Scriven urges members to attend the annual meeting at Town Hall on Wednesday at the stated hour. He emphasizes broad member participation, policy discussion, and community value of the society’s work while welcoming ideas from all active members.
Mayor Hiltz defeated as Thomas Fdéster wins by a 2448 margin amid severe weather and low turnout. Mayoral vote fell to 67,791 from 82,661 last year, with Hiltz at 31,393 and Foster at 33,841. Former candidate Church, M.P., sought to reclaim office.
A note from Mrs. A. M. Dennistoun of Redwood Falls mentions her mother Mrs. Samuel Laird staying months longer and in good health. Mrs. Lyman S. Butlin of St. Clair Michigan is recovering after an accident at home. W. H. Kerr of Brusola Post and Methodist Sunday School superintendent is ill and staying with family. C. F. Knapp of Toronto, new Bank of Montreal accountant, arrived with Mrs. Knapp. they will stay in town this week.
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