24 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
1
The sermon by Pastor R. E. Zimmerman outlines the Sabbath School session at 11 00 a m and a 7 00 p m service with topics Power to Come and Fundamentalism Preparatory service scheduled Friday July 2 at 8 pm A Young People’s picnic is planned for Rockwood on July 1.
10 m. m Sunday School 11 a.m. Rev G F Lloyd head of church. 7 p.m. Rev G I Lloyd. Stranger a leaving address with the ushers will be called upon by the Pastor.
Church programs list Sunday activities with morning classes at 10 00 a m Sunday school and two services at 11 00 a m and 7 00 p m all welcome with class times noted and parish events referenced
A wholesale mid-June sale offers 150 suits from regular stocks at 23.85 each, with values up to 35.00. Styles include single and double breasted models in plain and novelty tweeds and worsteds, sizes 34 to 42, with savings up to 11.15.
An advertisement promotes charming summer frocks in silks crepes georgette and rayon with styles for dress up parties weddings and summer formals. It highlights featured rayon frocks at 6 50 and other values 2 98 3 49 4 50 with sizes 16 to 42 and options in solids prints and stripes.
Local notices cover annual picnics at Stanley Park Erin and ByRwood Park, plus Thursday events at Edgewood Park Eden Mills. Reports include a Masonic gathering in Georgetown, a Knights service at Knox Church, and a roof fall injury at Knox driving shed. Also listed are United Church officers, a buggy accident near Brown’s farm, and a couple’s wedding in Acton with a motor tour after.
The first garden party of the season drew record crowds at the park last Wednesday under the United Church choir. The Kitchener Ladies' Band led the program with ten numbers including solos and ensembles, drawing encores. Attendance was strong despite cool weather and gate receipts totaled 300.60 dollars.
During the General Council sessions in Montreal the editor met Acton alumni making their mark in business and other fields. Notables include L. P. Snyder overseeing Royal Bank of Canada’s new St James Street building, Chester Wallace a long-time druggist, J Metor Coleman Montreal manager of Sampzon Matthews Toronto, Howard Oram sales manager for Sun-Maid Raisin Co., and many hospitable households such as the Musaeil and Robinsons in Westmount. Also noted are Edgar Jackson of Fast Typesetters and Dr Moore connections with local figures and firms like Knox & Co. The group shared warm hospitality at several homes and offices amid a bustling city visit.
The United Church of Canada session in Montreal adopted a constitution uniting three denominations. The Council approved evangelism, Sunday observance, temperance laws, and social service agendas while considering ordination of women and reporting church statistics and finances. Public services drew thousands as Winnipeg next meeting dates were set.
The Halton Liberal Conservative Association met at Milton Town Hall last Thursday with attendees from across the constituency. Speeches on current political issues were given by Dr I K Anderson M B R George Hiner M P and Col H Mullins MP for Marquette Manitoba. County officers were elected for the coming year including President M Smalth Burlington Vice Presidents Georges Arnold Milton Ernest Henderson Acton Wm Moore Campbellville Mrs Dr McNiven Acton Samuel Nixon Kilbride Treasurer F P Bittle Acton and Secretary T A Hutchindon Milton. A Hannockburn Women’s Institute Garden Party is planned for the first week in July with further announcements to follow.
Seven youths planned weekly raids on merchants in town. They broke into a mill, stole David Lindsay's purse containing $4.20, and raided Brown's Drug Store for chocolates and other candies. They also targeted Nelson & Co, Jane, Co-op Store, Harold Wilds, Tony Seynuck, and Kelly's, and tampered with a grain elevator. Police to arraign before Police Magistrate Moore with fathers present.
A Toronto gathering on Sunday marked the formal opening of the Federated Jewish Farmers of Ontario 400 acre farm at Georgetown. M Saxe presided with J J Glass leading the meeting as secretary treasurer, outlining aims to train Jewish youths in agriculture and bolster Canadian production. Speakers included Prof Witt Mr Burger Councillor T Le Leslie Ben Petch and Jewish Journal editor Kirchenbaum.
Lorne School teachers scholars and parents enjoyed a Saturday picnic at Blue Spring Park. A long program of races crowned winners across age groups with notable performances by the Swackhamer and Harrop families in multiple events.
The Hamilton district conference lists allocations to Executive Committee leaders and members for Home Missions Foreign Missions Religious Education Evangelism and Social Service Education and Publication Interests. The council endorsed ending the committee on evils like gambling and rum-running, backed all resolutions, praised the League of Nations work, and expressed appreciation for ongoing efforts.
Toronto visitors and local residents figure in weekend updates. Names include Jordon Lawson Charles Moore Bartle Smith Aileen Houré Delaine Gibbons Florence Foster Jean Alexander and many others visiting relatives in Acton and nearby towns.
In the Rouyn district of northwestern Quebec activity booms as weather improves and work accelerates to recoup lost time. Noranda plans CN rail access within 90 days and outlines a 35 million dollar project to 300 feet depth, signaling significant Nordmina development potential.
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