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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 18, 1926
Page
7
The undersigned expresses sincere gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown to her and her household during the illness and death of her beloved sister. The great applicitude and attention given us will be remembered with gratitude. MISS KITTY LITTLEY
Acton and District reports a busy slate with St Alban’s Women’s Auxiliary annual bake sale on Saturday, December 4. New choir leader George Olds of Guelph will conduct services at Knox Church and perform solos. Tom Sykes will present programs in Knox Church. A prayer service gains interest with larger turnout and a future Baptist Church meeting. The town to host repeat performance of Safety First by St Alban’s Dramatic Club for charity. Anniversary services at United Church scheduled November 28 with Rev R J Wilson to preach. Guelph’s Church Towers completed after long construction. major stone work noted. Tom Sykes to speak at Knox Church November 26 with 4 pm and 8 pm sessions. tickets via Hassard’s Drug Store. YWCA Thank Offering highlights missionary work and a choir. Rev Zimmerman delivers remarks linking temperance and moral renewal.
Anniversary and re opening services marked a milestone for Churchill United Church. The interior features hardwood pews birch flooring new lighting pulpit organ and heating. Rev T Albert Moore and Rev G H Kenighton spoke on faith duty temperance and community progress. Officers and choir supported by Mrs Scanlan and Mr Gowdy led a social evening with a generous response to cover the $1200 cost of improvements.
Police court notes major cases with McCarthy Garrity Thompson and Davidson pleading guilty to illegal liquor possession and fined 200 dollars for McCarthy and 50 dollars each for the others. A Georgetown motor collision charge was dismissed with shared costs. Three youths implicated in an Armenian boy shooting case received warnings and pledges. Two first offense drunkenness cases resulted in guilty pleas and minimal penalties.
Halton Union met in Milton with delegates from all municipalities to decide on county election strategy. They unanimously supported Harry M. Pettit, the progressive candidate, and pledged to organize in support of enforcing the Ontario Temperance Act.
A stream of visits and homecomings fills Life's Social Side with brief notes. Residents from Toronto, Detroit, Niagara Falls, Guelph and Saskatchewan travel or return home for weekends and holidays, with several attending church events, dances, and a pharmacy college dance in Toronto.
The piece argues the Ontario Temperance Act has reduced licensing evils and helped families by diverting money from alcohol to essentials. It cites manufacturers noting higher production and steadier workers, while warning that government control does not fully curb liquor, yet noting benefits to temperance efforts and youth. It also mentions a concert by The Trug Blues at the Parish Hall.
The King Construction Company completed cement paving on Main Street Acton from the Canadian National Railway tracks to the Toronto Sarnia Highway crossing. Despite harsh weather, work finished under supervision, with calalom chloride speeding drying and thorough drainage and curbing. Maintenance for three years is secured by a $10,000 bond, and a public opening is planned once traffic resumes in about ten days.
Milton November 12 1926 the inquest into Edith Wilsons death concluded no fault lay with driver Jeremiah Bell of Acton. Witnesses including two Milton doctors testified Bell drove slowly and stopped within fifteen feet of the child, the verdict stating the accident was not caused by his driving.
The Acton Citizens' Band held its annual banquet and officer election on Monday in the Band Hall. New officers include Honorary President J Cyrh Bandmaster Amos Mason Assistant Bandmaster N B F Moore President Rudolph Spielwage Vice President Ray Agnew Secretary Treasurer Q A Dilla Property Custodian Campbell Currie Caretaker Reesor Librarian Charla Landsborough. The audit reported a healthy financial condition with no bank balance. A banquet followed with guests, music, and singing, and the group expressed enthusiasm for improving the band next season.
Nova Scotia Ayrshire Betsey Wylie bred and owned by Samuel C Crockett of Middle Musquodoboit NS recently set a world record in a 36 day test with 1103 pounds of butter fat from 21805 pounds of milk. Halton Apples Win First Prize At Royal Winter Fair Toronto. Collin Smith of Irroeman wins 560 box prize for McIntosh apples. Aged man George Dill recovering after a fall in Toronto cellar. Rev Dr Moore touring Newfoundland to support church maintenance funds. Luigi Claparo dies after gasoline car accident near Acton. inquest finds death from injuries with no blame. Wedding in Manitoba as Elsie Humphries becomes Mrs William Carnahan. ceremony in Stewartville with reception and short honeymoon planned.
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