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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 22, 1928

Page

5

Church Services and Programs at Acton and Willow Street

The notice outlines Sunday services at Acton church led by Rev. AD C. Stewart with topics including Christ and the Minorities and The Prayers of Paul. It lists Sunday School at 2.20 pm, a men’s service, a young people group, a prayer service, and a missionary meeting, with further events at Willow Street church such as Lessons and additional services led by the minister and speakers from Knox College.

Christ Lennon Paul Young Peopley League Prevbigsman Mnox Church Acton AD C. Stewart AL Manze Willow Etreet Ross Cameron Knox College Young People’s Guild Andrew Uehars Bubject Laceon Sr. B. YY

FOR SALE and Auction Notices in Acton Advertisements

Local column advertises sale items including Devon Renfrew scales and Magnolia Wreaths by Harry Mayer Acton, storm windows from Halliday Company, and several farm and household items. Auctions hosted by R. J. Kenr and T. O. Wean. Also notices of sale of a hen house and a herd of Jeremy cows with a December date. Card of thanks from Kennedy family for funeral expressions and cemetery tribute.

Devon Renfrew Scales New Harry Scott Milton Harry Yayer

The Enemy and The Quiet Workers on Campus Screenings

A cinema page lists The Enemy starring Lilian Gish and The Quiet Workers Caytauan Pricea Se and Jheng The College Hero with Bobby Agnew and Pauline Garon. Also showing Taking the Count a comedy and Fox News on the program.

Lilian Gish Quiet Workers Caytauan Pricea Se and Jheng Bobby Agnew Pauline Garon Fox News

School Board Monthly Meeting Highlights Trustee Browne Resigns

The School Board's monthly session notes the resignation of Trustee Browne from the board. It discusses nonresident pupil fee payments and related policy considerations affecting pupil costs and district governance.

Trustee Co HK. Browne Realgns

Community's Social Life Gleans Town Visitors and Events

A weekly roundup notes visitors to Acton from Toronto and Gt Catharines, a Dehaal Trintes board meeting, resignations and school fee notices, engagements, funerals, and local visits, with residents traveling to New Orleans for winter and various parties and gatherings across town.

Entered Into Rest In Erin Local District

Obituary notices report the deaths of John Allan aged near 86 and Mrs Nancy Somerville aged 90 in Acton. Allan, a Scottish born farmer long settled on the Erin homestead, leaves a large family including four sons and several daughters. Somerville, longtime Acton resident, noted for Christian service, died after a long life of church work and family care. Funeral services were held in Acton and interments at Fairview Cemetery.

J. M. Warren Miro J. L. Warren Barbara Warren E. du Btone Toronto Nancy Somerville John Wood John Allan Erin Edinburgh Scotland John Jans Allan Canada Allan Ailsa Nobenn Auld A. Bf. McPherman Acton A. c Stewart Fairview Cemetery A. M. McPherson Chester Ross Aubrey Nancy Somerville Acton Thomas Somerville Somerville Ahe Alexander Brown Gr. J. P Nancy Brown Jennice Jonathan Lane Cleeretown Ada Br. Somerville Michard London William and Murray North Barueford Genk Mim Anne MM. Steting Ridgetown John Matthews James Joshua Preeman Mia Daniel B. Preeman Richard William Alexander Methodrat Squire Hrown Welcome United Church Nev. C. L. Poole IB. D Rev. H. Caldwell Limehouse Pairview Cemetery

Acton Baptist Church set to host Dr J E B Buttwell

Dr J B Buttwell of Toronto, former India missionary and current General Superintendent of Foreign Missions, will speak at Acton Baptist Church Sunday evening December 9, delivering a message on church missionary work.

Baptist Church J. EB. Buttwell Toronto The Buttwell India Foreign Missions W—Ning George Morley United Church Acton Jehu Ben Jflur Christ Ben Hur Morley United Church ,Men‘s Club

Card party and dancing in Acton Town Hall event

The Duke of Devonshire Chapter 1.C.D. will host a card party at Acton Town Hall on Tuesday evening November 27 at 8 o clock with lunch and dancing afterward. Admission is 50 cents and tickets are available from members.

W. Wt Cripps Town Line Erin Eramosa Crewtona Corners J. Kerr Auctiancer Acton T. Jones Toronto Pleld Qeerery Wif Duke of Devonshire 1.C. D Oliver Collection

Motor Thieves Busy on Tuesday Evening

A late Tuesday theft spree in Acton saw three cars tampered with and driven away from garages. The Maxwell belonging to Mr. L Harrison was stolen after the padlock was broken and later recovered by police description. Other vehicles owned by Mr. W Kerr and Mr. J L Harrison were damaged or moved, with limited recoveries. Police issued alerts across the province as council notes and utility matters proceed.

Acton W. D. Talbot Hig Residence Thocktreet Maxwell Mcense Gerial Provincs Realdento Prt Rother Wrd

Presentation to Mr and Mrs Hiram Fisher Farewell Event

A farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs Hiram Fisher marked their move from Vaorm to Acton. Dr T D J Farmer spoke welcoming them, noting community ties. A gift was presented with a letter of good wishes, followed by speeches, lunch, and a dance with Springe and Cedarvals orchestras.

Mrs Hiram Fisher Ara. HA Erin Acton T. D. J. Farmer Onis J. Wanless G. Hardy M. A. Thompson M. FP. Smith Gspringe and Cedarvals

Band Officers Elected At Atton Citizens Band Meeting

Atton Citizens Band annual meeting elected officers for the year with Roy Agnew presiding. J C Hinl was named Honorary President and Geo Amith became Property Custodian. The event included reminiscences by J O Hil and plans to preserve band artifacts. A banquet followed with social time and future planning.

Atton Citeens Roy Agnew Mes G. R. Agnew W. Landsborough J. C. Hinl A. Maron C. Mason Jay Agnew Qeo Bimpson J. G. Lindsay C. Landaborough Geo. Amith J. ©. Currie J. McQeachie Ieation J. O. Hil

Thanksgiving Day hunting enforcement and a Toronto family gathering

Thanksgiving Day saw fewer hunting violations than last year with two or three cases in court, including shooting black squirrels out of season. A Toronto family gathering at Mrs. Wansbrough’s home brought together numerous relatives from Acton, Burlington, Ospringe, and Toronto. A donation batch to Loring Hospital in Parry Sound District accompanied a Milton Park exhibit. A Wonderland Theatre Friday showcases Lillian Gish in The Enemy, a Goldwyn Mayer drama about propaganda and hate in wartime society.

Vielalheas Moore Ucentes Toronto Wansbrough David Williamson John Williamson W. A. Murray W. D. Andaraon Afisa Jensic Acton John Willanson Burlington Mire Albert Young Ospringa Fred Williamson Margaret Nesty Maesphial Loring Hospital Parry Sound Milton Pair Thio Hospital Halton County Wondarland Lillian Gish Latro- Goldwyn-Mayer Channing Pollock New York Wonderland Theatre Times Square Theatre Fay Haluter Miles Gish Paull

Patchwork Patient and Cautious Healer Tale

A wounded man thanks the doctor after patching, mentioning money saved for emergencies. The print hints at a rural healing scene with a weary surgeon finishing his work. The text references farm machinery and writers in a Canadian weekly, suggesting an old domestic affairs mood.

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