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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 07, 1925
Page
1
The Methodist Church in Acton reports services with Pastor Rev Josephus Culp. Sunday School at 2 30 p m and evening service at 7 00 p m feature Fatherhood and Mother themes. A choir of 26 men will sing at both services and old mothers hymns are included in the morning.
Presbyterian Knoxchurch Acton lists minister Rev A C Stewart MA at Willow Street Manse with Sunday School at 10 am and Bible class 11 am The minister topics are Problems of the Modern Mother and What Daca It Profit A note about a stranger leaving an address with the sheriffs and calls to action. Also sale offer Westinghouse radio two tube car phones and 40 dollars and ads for farms and homes in Acton with insurance and money to phone 105. Village of Acton.
Thomas Smith a 19 year old farm laborer stole a horse and buggy, money and clothes from his employer Wesley Speers of Colydette. Constable Albert Sth of Caledon arrested him Monday morning and placed him in jail at Brampton. Local farmers warn of rising chicken thievery and plan protection measures.
Methodist Church officials weigh actions to welcome Union Church members after the June 10 consummation of the United Church of Canada. Trustee Board endorses discontinuing pew rents to ease transition for Presbyterians and Congregationalists joining the new denomination.
The Municipal Council of the Village of Acton announces a Court of Revision in the Council Chamber Town Hall Acton on Tuesday May 26 1926 at 8 pm. All persons with appeals against the 1926 assessment roll must file with the Clerk by May 14 1926. Dated Acton Ontario May 7 1926. H N Farmer Municipal Clerk.
An estate or property sale announces termination of lease to move stock to other premises. Items include jewelry, watches, clocks, china, glass, stationery, wall panels, window blades, toys, records, hymn and prayer books, Bibles, and religious texts from several denominations. Discounts offered as stock is reduced.
The April examinations at Acton Public School name top students in each class with scores. Senior Fourth Velma Murray and Meryl Grindell lead 300 total. Junior Fourth Ivy Holmes and Reta McNabb top 300. Senior Third lists Garden Ostrander Chalmers with scores. various classes show totals from 200 to 600 under teachers and a principal noted.
Acton Rangers beat Georgetown 5 0 with three goals by Acton before halftime and two more after. The sun aided Acton in the first half while wind affected play after the break. Goalkeeper Guokin saved several shots as Georgetown pressed, with Mochrie and Brannan delivering key plays.
The Ladies Aid of Knox Church staged a two act play The Ladies Aid of Mohawk Crossroads to capacity crowds. It spoofed Ladies Aid society life with a Bostonese and Scottish cast, featuring Mrs Ryder Mrs Graham Mrs Lawson and many others in a lively first act and a concert filled second act led by Jenny Lind Jessie McLaughlin and a Mohawk Crossroads quartet. The Acton Methodist Sunday School Orchestra provided musical numbers and Rev A C Stewart chaired the event.
Miss Bryrtle Dilig of Toronto was home over the week end. Many Toronto residents visited Acton friends including Mrs Wilson and Miss Kennedy. Vancouver and Guelph visitors appear, with several from Dundas and Geor gia. Notable events include medical operations at Guelph General Hospital and a visit by Dr and Mrs Oliver from Hamilton.
The Acton Women's Institute held its annual meeting at Hill's Hall last Friday. President Mrs James Dobbie outlined a profitable year with a strong treasury after expenses. Officers elected include President Mrs James Dobbie Vice Presidents Mrs Margret Stewart Mrs James McMillan and Mrs John Mowat. Secretary-Treasurer Mrs J B Gamble.
The annual meeting at the superintendent A T Brown home reported over 400 in givings with 180 60 for Missions. The Home Department showed 43 members and strong support for school and missionary funds. Officers elected include Superintendent A T Brown Emeritus H R Moore, secretaries Morley Mamahan and G Mansates, treasurer Miss Bartle H Speight, pianist Miss Lorna Kennedy, assistant Miss Olga Moora, orchestra leader Miss Lottie Mason. Teachers listed and May 24 start date announced.
The Acton W C T U organizes an oratorical contest in the Methodist Church School Room on Wednesday evening. Prizes will be awarded for Acton and Nassaugwega school essays and posters. Mrs J M Denyes of Milton will deliver an address followed by a musical program and a collection.
Rev. Mr. Stewart and Mrs. Stewart announced at Knox Church that they will resign as pastor when the union comes into effect on June 10. The congregation voted non-concurrence in union by a large majority, signaling likely unanimous support for his departure.
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