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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 25, 1925

Page

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United Church of Canada Acton Bee Schedule

The Acton church announces services for Sunday June 28 1925 led by Rev T Albert Moore D D from Portmo with topics The United Church of Canada Its Spiritual Task and Potentialities and Rev Dr Moore from Toronto on The United Church Its Challenge and Its Programme. Sunday School at 10 00 am with patriotic temperance talk music and recitations. Thursday evening prayers and praise 7 30 to 8 15 with brief announcements and singing.

the United Church of Canada Acton T. Albert Moore Pormto United Church of Canada Dr. Moore Toronto The United Church

Sunday School and Bible Class Schedule Update

At 10.00 a m Sunday School and 11.00 a m Bible Class Review. The Minister speaks on I came not to call the righteous, but sinners. 7.00 p m The Minister with subject A Prisoner of the Lord. Strangers are asked to provide their address and the ushers will be calling.

The Baptist Church Services and Local Notices

Sunday School at 9 45 a m Rev S S Weaver leads service at 11 00 a m The Orange Association plans to conduct church gatherings June 2 A rally is held Monday at 8 a m for BLXY Rev Andrew Imry of Kitchener attends The notice lists for sale items auction and rental opportunities including a wicker baby buggy furniture sale June 27 at 2 pm and a 5 room rental at Acton Creditors notice asks for claims by July 30 addressed to Alexander Orr Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during bereavement

Orange Association Andrew Imriyz Kitchener

Wilderness Adventures and Silly Shorts At Wonnderland Friday

A page lists films for a two day program including Wil wilderness adapted from a Canadian novel featuring Corinne Griffin Ath with Ben Turpin in The Marriage Fours, Teeth with Tony the horse, and a cartoon Wast-age Furious plus Prop and Cash for Cash and Fox Nova on June 26 and 27.

Eriday Wilflerness Corinne Qrif- Ath Ben Turpin Fehr Cartaany Mix Tony the Horse The Cash Fox Nova

June bargains at town stores bring big value

June sale highlights value Laden with clothing for boys and men. One hundred smart models reduced to 14.85 with values up to 22.50. Shirts up to 3.00 for negligee styles. Luggage specials include suit cases 1.29 and club bags 1.49. Store locations include Main and Branch.

Beaton Church marks 106th anniversary services

The Beaton Church observed its 106th anniversary with special Sunday services led by Rev. Kenneth McLean of Georgetown. His sermons were described as timely and impressive.

Beaton-Ghurah Beaton Church Kenneth McLean Georgetown

Farewell by Rev. Josephus Culp in Acton

Rev. Josephus Culp ends his year in Acton as pastor of the Methodist Church after a nervous breakdown and health recovery plan. He and Mrs. Culp prepared to visit California relatives with the Hurllton Conference approving a year of superannuation. A farewell service featured sermons on 3 Timothy 2:21 and 1 Thessalonians 4:18-20. The congregation presented a purse, and plans announced for Rev. T Albert Moore and Rev. KR Zimmerman to take over duties in July and the following week respectively.

J. Culyy Acton Taraas Methodist Church California Culp Church Hurllton Conference Impriunz Christ Peter Paul God Jesus Iti Jequa Christ Petér Jesus Christ Mr. Culp Jean ‘Xennefly KR. E. Zimmerman B.A

Madeira and Bonita Linens 20 Percent Off Sale

A lucky purchase brings 20 off Madeira linens and Bonita linens. The Bonita range mirrors Madeira in style and quality with natural color embroidery in white centers serviettes ovals drapes tray cloths and luncheon sets in popular patterns. Also included is summer fashions millinery and ready to wear with affordable prices.

One Day Bowling Tournament At Acton Greens

Acton Bowling Club held a one day tournament at Acton Athletic Askpolktlan on the greens of Acton yesterday. Twenty rinks competed with Guelph Kitehanar Galt Milton and Elmira among teams noted. Acton defeated Weaverby town and others in a day of fine sport with good green conditions and cheering spectators.

Acton Athletic Association Acton Bowling Club Acton Athletic Askpolktlan Rinka Na Fajlowa Guelph Kitehanar Galt Milton Terrng Heapeley Eblora Wiha Qgearbytown Actan Tha Reene

Royal Bank inspector praises Acton Free Press and subscription

A letter from L. P. Snyder of the Royal Bank Montreal expresses appreciation for the Acton Free Press. He sends a five dollar subscription renewal and notes the paper’s high editorial standards and local news value. He recalls his boyhood ties to Acton and wishes continued health and success for the paper.

L.P. ‘Snyder The Royal Bank Montreal Degr Acton Washington Prosa Une Canada L. P. Anyder

Social and Personal Notes From Acton And Toronto

Numerous brief notices of visits and visits: Miss McPherson of Toronto with Acton friends. Miss Margaret I Macdonald visiting St Catherine’s. Mr W Lavell of Auroras visiting relatives. Mrs Beatty Arnold delaying receptions. many others from Toronto Guelph Georgetown and Winnipeg meeting friends, attending church, and travelers to Port Colborne and Niagara Falls. Also local engagements, school exams, and a few illnesses and recoveries.

Mipé Mary-A—Ramehawa Toronto McPherson Acton W. J. Hall T. H. Dobbie Dy Frick Beatty Arnold John Damper Guelph Alfred Jennie McClure John Brown Church Street Culp Skinner Fughe Lindsay Malcolm McLean John O'Neill Miss Young Georgetown D. el’ Young Main Street Annetta Barnes J. Mossop Babe R. H. Wansbrough Lake Avenue Thomas Rumley Park Avenue

Acton's Tax Rate Steady at 44 Mills

The town council kept the tax rate at 44 mills for 1925, with allocations including debentures and sinking fund 4.8 mills, public schools 15 mills, county rate 6.5 mills, street netting 2.0 mills, free library 0.5 mill, waterworks 9 mills, salaries 3 mills, and misc 2.6 mills. A sidewalks project on WHbur Street was approved and repairs to Main Street near Fairview Cemetery authorized.

Witer-Chétres P- Scarrow Council Promista M. W. Clarridge Haxmoor Stephen Cordiner Whbur Street Main Street Fairview Cemetery FE. Holmes LE. Atkinson

W C T U Convention at Milton Highlights Prohibition Theme

The Halton and Wentworth W C T U met at United Church Milton with Mrs C Caldwell presiding and Rev John Coburn of Toronto delivering a keynote on women's role in the drive for liquor prohibition in Canada. Prizes were awarded for temperance essays, a Blue Ribbon Tea was held, and Acton residents attended with a county contest announced.

Halton and Wentworth W. Co. T. U United Church Milton Crev.h. Caldwell Georgetown Neweys John Coburn Toronto Department of Evangelism Canada Misa Dorothy Campbell Milton Watson Milton Watson, ‘Acton, For Esiuys On Temperance Subjects. Milas Jean Kennedy James Symon H. P. Moore George Somerville Jean’ Kennedy Viola Rumsey Marguerite Symon Dorothy Campbell Acton Marton _Beges Oakville Watson Farm IV Dorothy ‘Campbell Farm III Mary Bullett West Plamboro Geoffrey “Qlby Gordon Currie

Obituary for Mrs John Clarke of Cooksville dies

In Acton on Saturday the body of Mrs. John Clarke was brought from Cooksville for burial after a sudden illness diagnosed as spinal meningitis. Born in Cranborne England she came to Canada with her husband thirty five years ago settling in Acton. The Clarke family moved to Toronto then Port Credit, fire destroyed their home last spring and they recently moved to Cooksville. She was a devoted church member and wife and mother. Surviving are Mr. Clarke and children Miss Atah Ethel Dora Phyllis and John Clarke Jr. Funeral services were held at Cooksville and St Alban’s Church with interment at Fairview Cemetery.

Robert “Kennedy Winnipeg John T. Kennedy W. H. Speight Toronto John Clarke A. T. Mann Guelph United Church of Canada Henderson James Henderson Hamilton Julia A. McArthur Rob Crady Seer Tate W. J Gould Frank Sayers Cookaville Robert McPherson Peter Sayers Frank Day famHy R .H. Wansbrough Culp Lillian Dobbie Beatrice Fisher Kitchener Andrew Dobbie Dolly Varden Robert Johnston Knox, Avenue Avid H. Roy Wansbrough Harold rHarold Vera Hurat Toronto Normal Schools E. J Tomlinson Tomlinson, Mr. and Mrs.‘ James Vollick M. Vol- Neck Jack Canfield Jack Vickers Jean Kennedy Toronto University Harley Brignall James H. Reid Brignall Babe Norman Lambert Malcolm McLean St.Thomns Miss Tisdale McMaster University Joseph Soper Edmonton Alta Alfred Soper Atill Bailéy Maate Ronald Stewart W. Hall Commission Provincelal Hydro Niagara Falla John A. Grant Highway Patrol Force Ontario Grant John ] Harvey Acton Alva-Ina Wiig Phompson Jogephir Thampson Brin John “Clarke Dhiermont Clarke Buai[ness Port Creult Cooksville St. Alban’s Church St. Alban's Church Mr. Baugh Holmes John MocArthur John Stalker J. M. McDonald Mr. Bonnor

Police Court Notes on Drunkenness and Fast Driving Incidents

A Preston group including Arthur Burrell and May Marrigan faced a magistrate on drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges after a Pussinch Lake event. Three Hesgeler men were jailed in Guelph after a Friday arrest, and a Georgetown driver pled guilty to speeding with a $15 cheque attached.

Pussinch Lake Arthur Burrell H. Preiffer A. Hornblower May Bubbles) Marrigan Preston Watt Hornblower Mercury Lemon Guelph Norval Mount Pleasant Moore Toronto Halton McPherson

District Women's Institute Elects 1926-27 Officers

The district annual meeting at the Arena Georgetown voted Mrs. Gee Agnew as president with Aiken as vice president and Clarsridge as second vice president. Amy L. Howes was named treasurer and Mrs. Frank Ford as publicist organizer for Omagh.

Women’s Institute Georgetown

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