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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
7
A heartfelt verse from Bertram E Nightingale of Rockwood Ontario urges blessings for mothers on Mother's Day. It asks for recognition of a mother's worth, daily affection, and timely actions to honor her with flowers and letters.
The first gymnastic display at the Acton Y is set for the arena with bleachers from Toronto to improve sightlines. Kids will perform the Bunny Act, relay races, folk dancing, and floor hockey as Acton H School groups join the program. Tennis and badminton plans also feature, with a 19th century note on wheat labor efficiency from 1830.
A Sunday School lesson argues to seek Jehovah for life and forgiveness, contrasting idolatrous sites Bethel Gilgal and Beersheba with true worship. It cites Amos 5 6-15 and 21-24, urging repentance, justice in court, and reliance on God’s power, rain, and sovereignty.
Auction notice for a sale at the Buchanan Farm on Guelph Highway Featuring horses cows hogs farm implements hay grain lumber and tools with cash terms and no reserve The sale lists multiple horse breeds cattle herds and a wide range of equipment including mowers binders plows cultivators and farm machinery. Prospective buyers are invited to attend May 22 at 1 30 p m.
A devotional note cites Amos describing evil days while individuals may stay good. It links times to figures like the King appointed by God and urges action to seek good rather than evil. The author concludes Jehovah will be with believers even in difficult eras.
Public auction by Hindley and Elliott at Acton residence on Main Street near the Presbyterian Church. Items include dining room furniture, bedrooms sets, kitchen goods, sewing machine, tools, and garden items. Cash terms. no removal until settled. sale begins 1.20 p.m. DST on Saturday.
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