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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1928
Page
7
Fragmented text shows church services and youth group activities. Mentions minister subject and a Wilting Workers group gathering. Likely a community page listing church meetings and youth events with scattered names and dates.
Minister Rev A C Gtawart MA preaches at Knox Church Acton on Willow Street. The service, titled The Price of 1 2.00 p m Sunday, aims to present The Gadly Life. A skating party is announced for Tuesday with details to follow.
Readable fragment lists events at a church including a Sunday sermon at 7:99 pm and a Monday evening service. A Young People's Meeting is planned for Tuesday with a 9:00 pm start and a skating party on the rink.
Small advertisements offer family washing at reasonable rates. Message for delivery address and contact details. Readable text mentions Floyd and address lines with street names and location references.
The Halton council met to appoint committees for 1938 with TY. A. Blakelock elevated from chair of the County Building Committee to Warden. Reeve positions assigned to A Mason, Edmond Holtby, J W Breckon, L Leslie, J Curzon, and others as the council looks ahead to 1939.
The Public Utilities Commission approved a refund of 107 to the Acton Lighting account amid quarterly accounting reviews. Officials outlined cost allocations for various departments and discussed service adjustments for Main Street buildouts.
The article notes the Guelph Reformatory population details and inmates. It also covers Knox Church annual report highlights, staff changes, and community notices including Ontario Agricultural College department amalgamation and local government appointments in Peel and surrounding areas.
The Baptist Church marked its 85th anniversary with morning services at Maydal Church and an evening at Knox Church in partnership with the United Church. Rev. C. L. Poole delivered a sermon on the atonement, emphasizing salvation through Christ and urging personal renewal. The event featured choirs, readings, and a tableau program by local church members.
In a local meeting at Sagua the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Bo McNiven as Warden, KR Maton, Stewart, OB Hyerigan, Mahon as Secretary, Menzies as Treasurer, J. Gurtien as Chaplain, Crawford as Dr, Wlinch, and other names listed for various posts.
A local year of untiring merit program by the Women’s pintl tate features Mr Hides and pupils in a musical event on February 1. A fatal car train collision near Mitton and miraculous escapes near Anderson and Malcolm McLean highlight recent local incidents. The new Waterdown School opens Friday with invited guests and a health clinic opens at Oakville, while Rotary and church groups host events and a successful Haptint Church Presbyterian meeting showcases a varied program of music and prayers.
The annual report outlines a successful year with total assets of 12 368 875 00 and premiums earned 4 408 190. There were 5 204 policies in force at year end, and a balance sheet shows assets of 329 807. Directors elected for the year include Duncan Campbell Mot tat Vice President Turner and James Kirkwood among others.
A list of wardens elected to preside over county councils at various points in the province is provided. Names include Hovtdas Comets Coamette Brant A Wo Varnatehte Mauce Wood and several others such as Nixon, Kiddie, Tonle Joti Flake, Calder Hatton, and Miller. The report enumerates multiple locales and officials across Middlesex and Welland regions.
Readers note a flurry of visitors and family gatherings in Toronto area during Pant Week. The report lists numerous residents from Acton Georgetown Galt and nearby towns visiting relatives and attending church and funerals. Local names include Mrs John Kennedy, Miss Mary VanTester, Mr Dows Stores, and Mr and Mrs McMennie among others.
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