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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
3
Partial article mentions general methods and a former figure involved in voting. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicates discussion of procedures and a past political event with unspecified participants.
A reminiscence contrasts old time church scenes with today’s church politics and wealth. The author recalls a rural parish, the plain gospel, and fervent hymnody, challenging critics who deem present ministers and choirs lacking. The piece mentions parsons, eminent divines, and changes in worship.
An obituary style reminiscence recalls William McDonald of Dublin School days and Ballinafad Sunday School leadership. It notes his wife Sarah Gordon, her death eight years past, and the McDonald family's Cedar Creek farm history with mentions of Alexander McDonald and John Gordon Sr. The piece reflects on local ties and changes over decades.
The Brown family members have mostly departed the old farm leaving Richard Brown with about one hundred acres. McDonalds across from the Warren place also left long ago. Neighbors recall changes, and friends like William McDonald attended last week’s funeral of the Warren and Gordon families.
A reflective essay on how window glass transformed living conditions. It argues glass opened homes to light and air while enabling warmth and safety. It notes sunshine fosters health and wisdom, and windows connect people though they also cause conflicts between privacy and openness.
A compilation of short quotations from Byron Cicero and others on virtue truth prayer health and character. The text exhorts seeking wholesome company reading sane occupations and piety, noting the value of a calm mind and a strong moral foundation. It references Sundays English country church and a bishop's aphorisms.
A 1926 exhortation urges readers to engage in local life and progress. It argues real citizens show interest in their hometown, support merchants, advertise, and discourage passive, tomorrow-only plans. The piece targets readers, calling them to act as regular citizens.
Visitors from Rochester attended Knox Church activities while St Andrews and Knox Church groups scheduled summer garden parties. July 1 water sports and a baseball field day were planned at the harbor. The Oakville Lodges parade to St Jude’s Church drew large crowds. The United Church in Canada celebrated its first anniversary in St John’s United Church with Rev Dr Munro of Toronto. Scout Hut construction advances with steady donations and imminent start of building.
The Grant Construction Company received the contract to pave several streets in Roseland Park after laying the concrete pavement on Brant Street. The 1926 town voters list is printed, showing over 2,000 names across Parts 1 2 and 3. Prospects are bright for a large local strawberry crop with berries first picked on June 12 by Stanley Long and sold in Hamilton.
Mrs E Shook celebrated her 80th birthday last Friday June 11 amid congrats. A fishing trip to Eugenia Falls by J B Mackenzie Dr Heath W C Anthony and William Cooper of Acton ended without big catches. The town mourns Mrs Maclean and Rowlands loss of Mrs Maclean's father W W Dunning at Cumberland. Bible Society open meeting at Baptist Church June 24 with Rev S Pinnock illustrating Africa. Sunday night band concerts praised by citizens. Allan McCullough returned to Nilshomna Pacoma after 37 years with Ontario friends. LC CU garden party in park was a best yet. Mr and Mrs William Barber announce daughter Mary Amelia Mildred to Alexander Mackenzie Montreal with marriage planned late June.
Miltons social scene shows Olive Janice George engaged to Charles Ballard Roper with wedding planned in Toronto. Milton Lawn Bowling Club report lists 66 members, 12 rinks, 8 spares, and good greens as season opens. Soldiers' Monument granite shipment arrived. Milton High School prep notes show 2 matriculation honors applicants up from last year. Dr Gowland leaves for New York clinics. Dr Sutherland surgery update. A Nelson Township incident left W Hooper seriously injured. Allag Brick Company workers return home after truck accident on Mainland Bronte Streets. few injuries, many bruises and scratches.
Town notes record various local moves and visits. Olive Clow resigns from Coningsby school after four years. Lauren Leslie departs Los Angeles for Muskoka. Harry McKinney returns from California with new work. Ronald Leitch buys J P Bush residence for an inn. Clergy visitors include Bishop Owen and Archdeacon Sepric. Families relocate to Toronto Mantell Apartments. United Church Balimejad picnic planned June 26 on Esquesings. K H Rogers earns Toronto University degree GB A.-Advocate.
The passage urges preserving good habits and wisdom across years. It contrasts appearances with real virtue, notes the difficulty of breaking habits, warns against self pity, and highlights simplicity as a mark of true greatness over hollow pretension.
A playful exchange occurs as Lord North begins his budget speech when a dog wanders in. A heckler jokes that the speaker is the member from Barkshire, prompting a lighthearted retort about the origin of the pun.
The Chateau Frontenac in Quebec fully rebuilt after the January fire now features a steel and concrete wing with 189 new guest rooms, bringing total to 678. An official opening occurred June 5 followed by Cannady editors’ convention June 16 to 18.
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