The Acton United Church of Canada Service Update
The Acton United Church announces Rev. R. E. Zimmerman will lead service at 11 90 p m with the sermon The S...ent Years at Nazareth. Sabbath School meets at 2 30 p m with the pastor presenting The Evil of an Idle Tongue. Young People's League postponed for summer and prayer service paused next week due to Hamilton Conference in Hamilton.
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Nazareth
Young People’s League
Hamilton
St. Alban's
Niagara
Philip Sawyer
Trinity: College
Toronto
St. Albany Church
Acton
St. John’s
Sawyer
Trinity *College
St .Allants Church
Presbyterian Knox Church Acton Service Details
Miniator Rev A C Stewart conducts Sabbath School and Bible Classes at 10 00 a m The Minister speaks at 11 00 a m on The Salvation of the Christian Church Evening service at 7 00 p m with subject Outstanding Bible Characters Ne Themitah Strangers leaving hats will be called upon by the Pastor
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Christian Church
The Baptist Church Agton Service Schedule
Pastor James W Loyd leads the Agton church with 11 00 am sermons The Preaching of the Gospel Victor Aoua Lemon from Acts of the Apostles Samos 3 00 pm Sunday School 7 00 pm Jonah The Man Who Tried to Run Away from God Monday 8 00 pm Young People Meeting Thursday 7 30 pm Prayer and Jaratae Meeting All Welcome
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Victor Aoua
Samos
Jonah
Notice Tenqers Wanted Special Advertisements in This Column
Notice lists ads including ware charges and sale offers. Details include baby carriage sale, license plate theft inquiry, land for sale with cheap quick sale, multiple house listings, pest control, hauling services, and road work notices. Dates reference 1926. Acton area entries mention Mrs N McLachlan and Mrs Alice MacPherson.
Mothers Day At Local Churches Draw Big Crowds
On Mother's Day the community filled Knox Church United Church and the Baptist Church for morning and evening services. Rev A C Stewart spoke on Our Mothers. Rev Judes W Boyd delivered two addresses. Mothers were celebrated with special songs, hymns, and floral decorations.
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Knox Church
Judes W. Boyd
Baptist Church
Ruth
Naomi
Tea and Sale of Home Made Baking Benefit
The Junior I.C.D.E holds a tea and sale of home made baking on Saturday afternoon and evening May 15 at the vacant store opposite Wood hulls. Also reports on local police fines, theatre play replay, early potatoes, farming classes for Jewish boys, and community notices including hospital contributions and local property sales.
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I.C.D.E
Woodhulls
St Albans Dramatic Club stage Irish comedy My Irish Rose
The St Albans Dramatic Club presented My Irish Rose to a full house with a strong cast led by Miss Lottie Holmes and Miss Jesale Galbraith. The event, staged at the McCormack Farm and Dublin settings, drew praise for its scenes and performances and included a four piece orchestra, soloists, and a rector introduced synopsis. A repeat performance is planned for Wednesday evening.
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St. Alban‘’s Dramatic Club
St.Alban’s Dramatic Club
Ireland
Colum McCormack
County
Kildare
Fitzgerald
Dublin
County Kildare
F. E McCleary
Maurice Fitzgerald
Whitham
Terry Creigan
McCormeck
Colum
Dolly Edwards
Eileen
Madge Chapman
Agnes Barricklow
B. Smothurat
Pegeen Burke
McCormack
Rose
Crelgan
Lottie Holmes
Lottle Holmes
Jesale Galbraith
Misa Galbraith
Sawyer
St. Albans
Acton Women's Institute Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Acton Women's Institute held its annual meeting at Mrs Cameron Leishman's home. Mrs James Dobbie chaired. reports praised committees and flower work. Officers elected include President Mrs James Dobbie and Vice Presidents Mrs Thetford and Mrs Mowat. other posts filled by Mrs Gamble, Mrs McMillan, Mrs Wiley, Mrs Bell, and Mrs Nelson. A Cornwall trip talk and Cornwall Institute work by Mrs Cole concluded with social time and lunch.
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Acton Women's
Mra
Cameron Leishman
Filany
Jamey
Dobbdle
Flower. Com
Treasury
Mtec
James Dobbie
Ford
J. Mowat
Treas
J. EB. Gamble
Rxtra
James
McMillan
Wm. Siyera
Alex
Bell
J. G. Nelson
de A. Smith
B. Davidson
A. H. Bishop
Joh Lelshman
Bert Davidagn
J. E. Cambio
W. A. Lasby
G. H. Switzer
Geo. Agnew
Mya. Cole
Georgetown
Cornwall
Indiana
God Save the King
A Truthful Maid Misunderstanding Coal Shortage
A dialogue depicts a maid and Brid get discussing a coal shortage and frightened fire, revealing tension over communication and improvised warmth as the household copes with dwindling fuel.
Paving of Main Street Considered by Town Council
Council session notes discuss paving two blocks of Main Street from Mill Street to the highway near the C N R tracks with an estimated town cost around 4700 dollars for a forty foot roadway. Engineer Smillt of Oakville outlines government assistance schemes and the council plans to inspect streets, drainage, and water services while considering a by law to close Queen Street through the HI Hall property.
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Mro"Smillit
Highseer
Oakville
Main Street
Mill Street
Knox Avene
Church Street
Reid
Alfred Watson
Willow Street
A. Mc.Cann
Miu
Young
John Gibbons
Streets and Walka Jwice
Queen’ Street
HI Hall
Benadmore &Co
H. Gibbona
Young Street
Gardiner
Reld
Hydro
Wilson
Hobert
Bhorey
Fairview Cemetery
Social and Personal Highlights From The Week End
A page of social notes records many visits and travels. Names such as Bertie Smith Bertha Brown Ruby Clark Nellie Hynde and John Wood appear in week end homecomings from Toronto Kitchener and Creemore with numerous local hosts and hostsesses. Community members including Miss Norah Kenney Milas Myrtle Dillé and Mrs J J Flynn are mentioned alongside hospital reports and upcoming local events.
Police Court Notes From Brampton District
Police court proceedings in Brampton saw Bill McDevitt fined $50 for howling liquor in his garage, while Norman McLeod faced wage-nonpayment charges settled after deductions. A dog attack on a child led to a $2 fine and a month to dispose of the animal, with enforcement threat if not removed.
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Brampton
Moore
Bill McDevitt
Chinguacousy
Costa
Norman “McLeod
David Minnis
Minnis
Robert Biltow
Wilbur. Street
Ren. Baylas
Aghorada
The League Elects Officers and Reports on Year
The United Church Young People's League held its annual meeting on Monday evening. Rev. Zimmerman preached and convenors presented reports showing the year’s work and a mission fund of 132.79. Officers elected included Miss Bennett president and Miss Bartle Speight and Miss Helen Anderson vice presidents, with Elvin Gamble secretary and Ted Emerson corresponding secretary. The gathering followed with a social and a real estate matter discussed by a local agent regarding Robertson Bros. on Young Street.
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Acton
United Church
Young People's , League
Mr. Zimmerman
League
Hac
Miss Bennett
Bartle Speight
Helen Anderson
Grad Vica
O’ Melburn Overholt
Ath
Misa
Thelma Craig
Elvin Gamble
Tregaurgsr
Clira Savage
Mrs. Gardiner
Joan Wedge
Hazel Mason
Frank Cook
Acton Athletic Association to Open Grounds for Season
The Acton Athletic Association announces its grounds will open for the season this week as lawn bowlers and tennis players begin activities. At last week's annual meeting officers were elected including Beardmore as President and W Gould as Vice President. Junior members under 16 will gain tennis section access after two years in the association.
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Acton Athletic
Offivera
Alan
O. ‘W. Beardmore
A. O. T.'Berdmore
Jat
W. 4. Gould
B. J. Melwn
John Wood
Asulatant Sec
Treas
J. C. Matthewa
Bowlinne
Rr Sweaney
A. Gamble
T. Bailey
Wy Watton
J. Bauer
J. Sate
Chatran
W. K. Graham
Knapp W. J
Niditeg
Ontario Government Awards 2.33 Million Highway Contracts
The Ontario government announces road contracts totaling 2,330,419 for the current season under Minister George S. Henry. Projects include concrete paving at 10.7k to 23k per mile and macadam surfacing on segments from Acton to Brampton, with 44.31 miles of concrete and 28.80 miles of other pavements planned.
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Ontarioovernment
Ontario
Parliament
Eton
George
S. Henry
Highways Department
Henry
Acton
Brampton
Thoxapson's Corners
Georgetown
Obrioralion
Norval Er Atward
Centre Road
Thirteenth Annual Convention of Halton Wentworth WCTU
The Halton and Wentworth counties hold the thirteenth annual Women s Christian Temperance Union convention at the United Church. Delegates from Acton Milton Georgetown Oakville and others attend with morning afternoon and evening sessions. Speakers include Miss McCorkindale Rev H Caldwell and Mrs Peacock with music by local groups and a White Ribbon tea to close.
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Acton
Halton
Wentworth
Women’s Chistian Temperance Union
Wnisted
James Symon
Robert Harrison
Milton
Crev
A.C. Stewart
Sésalons
Black
Georgetown
Jean Kennedy
Golos
Acton United Charanda
Britain Moves Toward Settlement in General Strike
London reports limited confirmation that talks toward ending the general strike are underway. Premier Baldwin praises public resilience and transport improvement, stressing coal stoppage is separate and may be resolved after the general strike ends. He vows continued efforts for a just settlement for workers and owners.
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British Broadcasting Company
London
Ekoaru
Irta
Qvuaxiers
Baldwin
Trades Union Congress
Tropitiers
Acton High School Examinations Merit Roll Names
The Acton Continuation School lists pupils who passed every subject with no absences or lower-form work. Merit names include Crossman, Kerr, Harrop, Cooper, Chalmers, Dunn, Hirkness Sauvage, Fortin, Dry, Stewart, Tasby, Hollinger, Crndatt, Young, Malone, Van Kirkingss, and Young. Principal T. S. H. Craig notes these results for the spring term examinations.
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Acton
Nantes
Murlak Crossman
Chon
Accis Kerr
Nevils Harrop
Olive Cooper
Mary Chalmers
Irene Dunn
Charles, Hirkness
Clara ‘Sauvage
Fortin
Fred: Dry
Mac Stewart
Stewart
Tasby
Mildred Hollinger
Merle Cr Ndatt
Warvey Young
Lois Malone
van Kirkngss
Nottie Young
H. Craig
Principad
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Stella McLain
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Gordon McKay
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