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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
2
The Acton Creamery warns patrons to bring more cream as prices rise to 316 per hb butter fat for mood cream with cash on delivery through June 16. Also advertising dry hardwood for sale including 3 single cords for 10 cash and cordwood at 9 per cord. Contact J Droprigtor and Russell Johnson with local pickup options in Acton.
Linen frocks offered in simple boyish cuts feature apricot tan gerine tomato orchid and daffodil bluebell and other colors priced from $8.75 to $15 Volle Frocka a French import showcases beads and drawn work noted for exquisite daintiness priced from $10 to $22.50
ASSORTED CARAMELS offer a weekend special on chocolates formerly 40c and 50c per pound now 32c. An ice cream parlor advertises a varied menu of sundaes and sodas including a Fresh Strawberry Sundae with whipped cream. Ice cream bricks or bulk delivery in town. Fresh fruit bricks also promoted.
A strong delegation from Acton Lodge 100, OOF, joined the Georgetown Anglican Church parade Sunday afternoon with about fifty brethren. Community notes include window boxes by the Horticultural Society at government buildings and town hall, a welcome visit by Rev. and Mrs. Findlay, highway work east of town, and a fraternal gathering of Knox and Georgetown Presbyterian youths.
The Hamilton Conference of the Methodist Church marked its centenary in Upper Canada at Lundy’s Lane Church Niagara Falls. The event honored Laura Secord, the Lundy’s Lane battlefield, and the old red meeting house later replaced by a $40,000 modern church. Speakers, a missionary banquet, and elections for the Lay Delegation Association highlighted a four day gathering amid historic memorials and wartime memories.
Local notes show Mian Moryl II of Milton visiting Acton friends while William Michle of Galt spent the weekend in town. Many others, including Mrs. A Treesor and Miss Maury Dunn, are listed visiting Toronto, Guelph, Dundas, London, and Oakville. Councillor Pell recuperating, James Graham ill but recovering, and Marion Wilson to marry Dr. Banting in a quiet ceremony are among the highlights.
The Acton Council met at Haviston Court and found no appeals to the 1924 assessment. the roll was confirmed without changes. The council approved a grant of 200 to the Acton Citizens' Band for the year, debated the amount, and ordered repairs to a torn coat. They planned a cement walk on Church Street, awarded a street contract, and prepared gates for repainting. Acton baseball teams resumed play, with a 14 to 3 win over Fergus and a Hilliburg tournament victory. Upcoming games include Rockwood and Toronto matches in July, and the girls softball team posted a 6 to 3 win away at George town.
Local notices report the Nassagaweya Presbyterian and Marion Deanery Anglican choirs performing, garden parties at Nessapagaweya and Acton, and a Milton Orangemen parade. Crime news includes a Toronto conviction appeal and a plowed skull find in Nelson Township. An Acton athletic dance funds tennis facilities, while a garage fire highlights safety.
A gentleman who had engaged an Intelligent French maid heard noises suggesting trouble in the training room at the far end of the house. He rang for the maid who arrived. miscommunication and broken phrases between master and servant create confusion about who is involved and what is happening in the house.
In a fragmentary list, T Rutherford and J W Rush appear among executive committee figures. Names include Altus McCann Norman Gilbert O B P Bate Town Mount Forest and others, with Miss McCann noted as a fray woman to be appointed to an August station. References to H W Tysleavon and Squire Alexander Brown hint at local leadership roles and community grand events.
Reverend Blackett, long serving in the Millelantic Conference, is slated to become pastor of the Acton church on Lineally Avenue Ontario. The appointment follows a tenure at St Jolyon Newfoundland where he earned high regard for social values and teaching. The transition will occur on the first Sunday in July with a community welcome at the Dorit Hall.
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