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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1950
Page
7
A church page lists services at Cruzcnes Latizd Church of Cans de Artea and Knox Church Acton with schedules for October 1950 and October 1980 including Sunday School Morning Worship Thanksgiving and Evening services. It notes a Presbyterian Church in Canada banner and scripture promise They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Sunday October services at the Baptist Church ACTON Chaslandeborough outline organist duties and a Mortman service conducted by Hey Froth Keyes of Tereata Fiatas boom RYPU with a youth Masson Crowle meeting invite for Georgetown Mission Circle and a 7 pm church departure.
The lesson outlines Jesus predicting his suffering and death and calls on followers to deny self take up the cross and follow him. It highlights Peter's rebuke and Jesus answering with the cost of discipleship, including leaving all to fish for men and the Paul example of Christ-centered living prioritizing glorifying Christ in all.
Local notes reflect on bygone 1900 life in Acton and Rockwood. Town events include road plans, shop carpentry, and a war wartime tour representation. Community figures Miss Barber and Scottish heather gifts appear. Church, hotel, and hall updates show growing town activity. Marriages and deaths mark summer archives.
A grainy 1930s extract describes social life with weddings in Acton and nearby communities. Highlights include Mr Word Krert and Mrs Micheolin Meface Naveia Mothee’s reception, the Smith and Donathy marriages, political notes, and a Toronto obituary for Annie Anderson McDowell.
A nuptial mass was celebrated at Holy Cross Church Georgetown for Joan Lavole and Robert Beeney. The ceremony featured white gladioli and a pink and green floral theme with a bridal gown of white French net and lace, and a reception at Hilltop Lodge.
John Adams, future second U.S. president, serves as counsel for the British soldiers arrested following the Boston clash, signaling early involvement in high profile colonial cases and establishing his legal reputation.
The YW center begins a fall schedule with extensive plans for all regular gym classes. A broad program includes new equipment, a revival of clubs, and a series of age specific sessions from juniors to seniors, with weekly activities and competitions planned.
A man talks to a pet shop clerk about buying a lively puppy to prompt his wife to insist on walking the dog, reflecting a humorous anecdote from The Reader's Digest.
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