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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
8
The Acton Free Press laments division and urges national solidarity with strong references to Canadian self reliance. It warns against selfish interests and a hollow patriotism while contrasting old faith with Jeroboam's temptations as a cautionary biblical analogy.
A historical religious lesson discusses Jeroboam from 1 Kings 11 and his rise to power, the prophecy fulfilled, and his downfall. It links his fear and unbelief to his failures, urging reliance on God over human counsel and ease.
A sermon warns against aligning new religious movements with Bible faith, accusing modern innovators of wrapping man-made doctrine in Christian history. It stresses the path to grace lies in earnest seeking, not through alluring gates of yearning.
A humorous exchange contrasts Ellen and Ernest about home being dear after rent and servants wages. The teaser ends with a riddle asking what has hands but cannot feel a clock.
Twenty years ago Harold S Nicklin joined the City of Guelph as assistant engineer. Congregations of Siloam and Crewsons Corners attended Acton Methodist Church after closures. J P Worden received ebony military brushes from Entrance Class pupils. Orangemen heard a powerful sermon as large crowds gathered with special music. Raspberry season begins with baskets priced 25 to 30 cents per quart. Heat wave with 92 degrees in the shade. Local soldiers home from service include Pte C Leishman George King and Alex Shand. Pte Gladstone Husband returns from US Artillery. Gun 4 Brown from Crewsons Vime noted. Pte Frank McPherson, son of Mrs Arch McPherson, returns home. Marriage notices: Kennedy McCann in Toronto and Mary Angela McCann, and Mary Jane McLine Leslie in Georgetown aged 78.
An elderly Mrs. Saman of Goforth recalls sewing with a needle in her mouth twenty seven years ago when she sneezed and lost the needle. Recently a sharp splinter emerged from her finger and, using tweezers, she extracted a small splinter believed to be the missed needle. The odd case was reported by the Mankato Advocate through Myra Newlywed.
A prominent congregational member plans to lead a relief effort for flood victims. He will still manage the subscription list, contributing $1,000 to aid called Genesians, despite an engagement to play golf.
The newspaper urges residents to back charity drives in Acton and to engage with the town. It emphasizes that the paper helps the community and invites readers to prioritize local printing from the newspaper office.
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