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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
5
The Acton United Church of Canada posts schedule for Sunday services at Willow Street Parsonage. Morning sermon titled The Silent Years at Nazareth followed by Sabbath School at 2 30. Evening sermon The Evil of an Idle Tongue. Young People's League meeting withdrawn for summer. prayer service paused next week due to Hamilton Conference.
The Presbyterian Knox Church Acton lists Rev A C Stewart and M A Manse on Willow Street. Sabbath School at 10:00 a.m. and Bible classes, 11:00 a.m. sermon on The Salvation of the Christian Church. 7:00 p.m. sermon on Outstanding Bible Characters Nehemiah. Strangers leaving address with the ashér a will be called upon by the Pastor.
The Baptist Church Agton led by Pastor James W Loyd offers a Sunday school at 3:00 PM and a Sunday service at 7:00 PM with a sermon Jonah The Man Who Tried to Run Away from God. Evening Young People’s Meeting is Monday at 8:00 PM and Prayer and Rat a Meeting Thursday at 7:30 PM. All welcome.
The Clerk of the Township of Eschr esrog invites tenders up to May 15 for road and bridge work including new planks and maintenance. Sealed bids due in Esques t and Ot-Setwarttown by May 6 1926 with details to Road Superintendent Jan A McClure. Public notice lists required tasks and the supervision by the Township.
On Mother's Day the community filled Knox Church for Rev. A C Stewart's Our Mothers sermon and a Mothers Choir of thirty two. United Church held morning and evening services with Mothers Day addresses. Sunday School Orchestra added to the evening service. Baptist Church featured Rev Juanes W Boyd with sermons on Mothers and Ruth and Naomi. floral church decorations impressed attendees.
The St Albans Dramatic Club presented Ady Irish Rose with a large local cast led by Colum McCormack and Miss Lottie Holmes. Critics praised the acting and singing, the four piece orchestra, and the rector Rev Sawyer’s introduction. A repeat show is set for Wednesday evening under the Women's Auxiliary.
Acton Women’s Institute held its annual meeting at Mrs. Cameron Leishman Sant’s home. Mrs. James Dobbie chaired, committees reported progress, and the Secretary-Treasurer announced a healthy balance. Officers elected include President James Dobbie, vice presidents Mrs. Thetford and Mrs. Mowat, Sec-Treasurer Mrs. Gamble, with several directors and convenors named. A talk by Miss Coo of Georgetown on Cornwall and Indiana institute work followed, then a social hour and lunch organized by the social committee.
A fragment describes a domestic scene with Bridget and a narrator noting coal shortages and unspoken worries. Dialogue hints at hardship and unresolved questions about assistance amid scarcity. The passage reflects themes of class and resource scarcity.
Council met with Engineer Smith to assess paving Main Street from Mil Street to the highway. He advised against paving any section, proposing economical fixes and outlining government cost-sharing. estimated town cost about 4700 dollars for a forty foot roadway. The group planned to view streets on Saturday and decide on repairs and drainage measures.
At Brampton on Thursday Magistrate Moore fined Ben McDavitt of Chinguacousy 50 for showing liquor in his garage and costs. Norman McLeod of Chinguacousy faced non payment of wages charged by his hired man David Minnis. the case was settled with wages paid after deductions. Each side paid half the costs. A hound belonging to Mr Robert Bilton attacked an eight year old boy. a nominal $2 fine was imposed and Bilton ordered to dispose of the animal by month end or face further action by the Chief.
The Acton United Church Young People's League held its final meeting of the year with responsive Scriptural lessons and reports from each committee. Officers elected include President Miss Bennett and several vice presidents, secretary Elvin Gambie, treasurer Miss Chinn Savage, and other posts. A lunch followed and a local real estate deal was discussed with agent AL Smith negotiating on Young Street property.
The Acton Athletic Association announces the season start with beautful grounds opened for lawn bowling and tennis. At the recent annual meeting officers for the year were elected including President A. W. Brardmore and Vice Presidents A. O. Berximore and W. Gould. Volunteers named to bowling and tennis committees. juniors may join twice yearly.
Ontario Government awarded 2,339,419 for No 7 Highway macadamized road contracts between Acton and Brampton as part of the present season program. Officials led by Minister George I Henry released details at Parliament Buildings noting more work to come and estimated total costs reaching five to six million dollars.
The Halton and Wentworth County Women s Christian Temperance Union hold their thirteenth annual convention at the Walted Church with delegates from Halton and Wentworth counties. Mrs James Symon welcomes delegates, Miss McCorkindale addresses, a noon prayer and picnic lunch precede afternoon and evening sessions with talks by Mrs Puglove and Rev H Caldwell. Soloists include A Black and Miss Jean Kennedy, Acton, as music rounds out the program.
London reports indicate movement toward ending the general strike though no official confirmation. Premier Baldwin cites community resolve and improving transport while a coal stoppage extends nine months as unions and authorities seek a settlement balancing miners and owners.
The Acton Continuation School records Spring Term examinations and lists pupils who passed every subject without missing any exam. Notable names include Marie Crossman, Aeshie Kerr, Nevils Harrop, Olive Cooper, Mary Chabmors, Irene Dunn, Charles Kirkness, Clara Suvage, and others across Forms UY and IY.
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