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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1924
Page
4
The Methodist Church at Acton announces morning service at 11:90 a.m. led by Pastor Rev. Jobeprul Culp with sermon The Whole Gospel. Afternoon class at 3 p.m. studying Matthew 20, Sunday School at 3 p.m. and evening service at 7 p.m. sermon The Whole Man. Strangers leaving their address will be visited. All are invited.
The notice touts a range of fur and faux fur coats and warm garments for families. Listings include Muskrat and Racoon Coats priced from $65 to $325, plus Hudson Seal, Persian Lamb, and Australian Coon options. Also advertised are Ulster Topcoats and Velour and Teddy Cloth coats for women and misses with prices from $18.50 to $25.00.
Little folks are urged to dress warmly for November and December. Coats for tots aged 2 to 6 in velours blanket cloth and plaid back coatings come in red blue sand and heather at 3.50 to 10.75. Juniors 6 to 14 feature cosy coats 6.75 to 27.00, boys overcoats with belts in grey brown olive shades, sizes 12 to 17 at 12.50 to 17.50. Juvenile coats 6.75 to 11.50 and Mackinaw coats 5.75. Boys all wool jerseys 98 cents and leather gauntlets 50 cents.
Assorted Chocolates offer with Al govt centers and mellow coating. Regular price 40c per pound. Weekend special 2c per pound.
Victor Watson of Frederick Street sustained severe injuries when two fingers on his right hand were badly lacerated at Manderson’s mill on Monday. Amputation of the third finger followed at the local infirmary.
The Acton community prepares for the Reeveship vote with candidates Reeve Barber and A. E. Nicklin leading a crowded nomination meeting. Local offices include council seats, school trustees, hydro electric commissioner, and ward candidates as residents decide future governance and waterworks plans.
Dr John M Standish a native of Enquesing died in Toronto on Tuesday November 11 in his 84th year. He practiced medicine in Georgetown over fifty years, later working in Palmerton Wallaceburg Thistledown and Michigan. He was married twice, survived by sons Charles in Toronto and Edward in Murfalo, and was a promoter of St George's Church in Georgetown. Remains moved to Georgetown and buried at Greenwood Cemetery with service by Rev Percival Mayey. Herald.
Rev Dr Williams preached at the seventy ninth anniversary in Acton. Interpreting Mark 14 8 he urged charity and service amid unity, noting Jesus did good and societies rise through church effort. Evening sermon stressed steadfast faith with Psalm 16 8 and personal resolve at the right hand of God. Choir led by Mason impressed. offerings met the $600 goal.
Social and personal news itemizes residents visiting Toronto or hosting friends, including Maxwell Bollwan, Lindsay, Nelson, Boultfe, Lucom, Hennett, Crown, and others. Mentions a Toronto recovery from a motor accident, bittersweet bereavement for Miss Cumming, and various weekend domestic visits, church services, and a Baptist Ladies Aid sale.
John Clarke and family narrowly escaped a house fire at dawn last Saturday in Port Credit. The single stone dwelling near the Mis wingqua Golf Links was gutted leaving only bare walls while furniture and clothing were destroyed. Neighbors and Oakville and Port Credit fire brigades aided, and insurance coverage totaled 7300.00. The Clarks, temporarily housed by neighbors and local friends, thanked the community for support during the loss of home and heirlooms.
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