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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1926
Page
1
The schedule lists Rev R E Zimmerman B A pastor at Parsonage Willow Retreat speaking at 11 00 a m on The Life of Christ. An afternoon Sabbath School at 2 30 p m precedes 7 00 p m evening service on The Seven Words from the Cross with nightly services next week led by a visiting minister.
Official Board meeting reviews church work and pastor with a general survey and frank discussion. The Acton United Church year ends in March and pledges loyal service and support.
Social and personal items list residents and visitors including Misa Bertie Smith from Toronto, Miss Vera Harvey from Toronto, Mr. Victor Alger and others visiting relatives in Toronto, Guelph, Milton, Port Arthur, and Acton. The column notes engagements, illnesses, recoveries, and local visitations, with several travels to Toronto and Bracebridge and mentions of hospital stays and a bank staff transfer in Bracebridge.
Chesley Town Council informed an applicant the council will not provide permanent charity. The municipality supports the House of Refuge at Walkerton. The report also notes local real estate sales in Acton and nearby areas and ongoing debates over supporting home businesses.
The Presbyters Knox Church Acton lists morning minster A C Stewart M A at 11 00 am on Willow Street with Studies in the Life of Jesus The Crucifixion and 3 00 pm Sabbath School and Bible Classes 1 00 pm minister sermon Gutstanding Bible Characters Moses Monday 8 00 pm Young People's Guild Birampers leaving address with ushers will be called upon by the Pantor discipline
Fashion offers broad Spring styles with full and slim silhouettes. Macdonald's in Guelph advertises wide selection and affordable prices from 15 to 42 bust, with coats priced 15 to 40 dollars.
Police raided Forbes and Swanson on March 8 and 18 uncovering three stills and 120 gallons of mash. Forbes and Swanson were arrested after a raid on Forbes home with evidence of liquor manufacture. Trials proceeded in Milton Court House with both denying ownership and facing related penalties.
Sunday School Rally Day at 3.00 with the pastor at 7.00 pm on The Future State of the Saved. Tenth in series Faith of Our Fathers. Monday 8.00 pm Young People Meetings. Thursday 7.30 pm Prayer and Praise Meeting. All welcome.
Various Acton listings including for sale of Jersey cow seed barley and a farm 50 acres, boarder and room offers, phonograph wanted, dresses sewing and dressmaking, a private sale of furniture and appliances, nursing school notice, and a house for sale with modern conveniences. Listings show multiple addresses and contact details for Acton residents and merchants.
A mixed program titled Wonderland Friday presents Eline Gold Rush with a dramatic comedy and an educational feature The Beast of Borneo produced by Mr and Mrs Hutt. Oakville orchestra backs matinees at 415 PM and evenings at 715 and 915 PM with prices 6 and 260 for matinee 76 and 35 for night. The next day March 27 offers Oh Doctor a comedy drama starring Reginald Denny and features Looking for Sally Fox News and Phase With Tom Mix.
Durable twill coats described with soft fur trim to enhance appearance. Prices range from 16.75 to 69.50, offering multiple styles and finishes for a flattering fit.
Diverse dress collection offers Latin Frocks in sizes 36 to 40 at 15 dollars, Crisp Taffeta Frocks 16 to 46 priced 16.95 to 24.50, Georgette and Taffeta combos 16 to 44 at 24.50 and 35.00, Charmeen Frocks sizes 36 to 44 at 24.75, another Charmeen group 14 to 40 and 16 to 40 with straight and flare styles at 9.95, plus Flannel Frocks 16 to 42 in spring shades at 5.75.
A wide selection of Easter bonnets in smart shades offered at special price groups from 2.95 to 6.95 dollars.
Brampton officials undertook dynamite blasting along the Etobicoke River on Monday to avert a repeat of last year’s devastating flood when Main Street flooded. George Street neared inundation on Tuesday morning as rain fell and water rose, with basements filling one to two feet. The river mouth was cleared, but the path to the lake remains long and Main Street risks submersion.
A historical OCR fragment lists sentences and fines issued on March 18 for various offenses. Entries reference violations of the O T A and Inland Revenue Act, detailing fines from 300 to 7000 dollars, costs, and prison terms including three months hard labor and 12 months at the Ontario Reformatory Burwash. Names include William Swanson and J Phil Forbes with related officials noted.
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