Ninth Anniversary Service at United Church Draws Large Crowds
The Ninth Anniversary Service at the United Church drew large morning and evening attendances with Rev. Chas. D. Draper of Beamsville as the guest preacher. The event featured anniversary music, solos, and a joint observance with the Presbyterian Church. Draper spoke on applying the mind of Jesus to social and economic issues, urging the church to stay on the right track by addressing modern concerns. He also delivered an evening sermon on Thomas with the theme Prints of the Nails, reflecting belief and doubt.
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Gifford
Oo. L. ‘Poole
H. F. Mowat
Ruth Gibson
HF. Mowat
Norman ‘Gibson
Geo. Simpeon
Chas. D. Draper
Beamsville
Acton
Jesus
Church of
United Church
Natron
Paul
Philippians
Christ
Zacchaeusm
Zacchseus
Sychar
Draper
Thomas
Judas
God
Acton Town Hall to Host Marys Castles in the Air
Acton residents hear of a three act drama Marys Castles in the Air by Guelph talent to be staged at Town Hall Acton on Tuesday October 24 at eight o clock under the auspices of the Ladies Aid United Church. The Brampton Banner and Times merges with the Conservator news of Brampton expansion. Fergus High School defeats Acton High School 16 0 in rugby opener as Deacon Ridley and Hutson score and Rev Mr Gifford helps coach the team.
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Acton
The
Ladies’ Aid
United Church
Brampton Banner and Times
Conservator
Brampton ‘Times
Iste
A. F. Dick
Banner and Times
Charters Publishae Co
Brampton
Nown
Brampton Gazette
Fergus High School
Acton High School
Deacon
Hutson
Fergus
Ridley
Acton Inds
Stewart Lantz
Harry Norton
Bing Ramsden
Bill Williams
Gifford
Herbert
Community News Highlights at Acton Churches and Social Events
A series of notices from Acton town include the Caroline Jubilee Singers program at the Town Hall, Knox Presbyterian anniversary activities with a Sunday service and Monday fowl supper, and new society formations at St Joseph's Church. Also reported are the Moore Finder wedding at the United Church Parsonage with reception plans and future home announcements.
Resolutions Adopted by Halton Educational Association
The Halton Educational Association passed resolutions urging more practical study over Latin and French and proposing a full course in economics citizenship and business practice for high and lower school. They call for fall winter township meetings to discuss surveys and for education to emphasize a high school diploma and religious education in public schools.
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Halton_Educational Association
Halton County
Educational Survey Committee
Halton
Ontario
Department of Education
Nassagaweya Council Advances on Tax Arrears
Nassagaweya Council reported progress in reducing tax arrears at the Monday meeting. Accounts passed included Municipal World $14.17 and Road Superintendent vouchers 429.04. Council adjourned to meet November 6 at 1 p.m.
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Nassagaweya
Municipal ‘World
Acton District News Highlights Local Charity and Fire Tragedy
Acton and district items report Bell Telephone directory changes totaling over 7000, a charity canvass to aid the Canadian West, jail statistics for Halton County, and plans for Halloween Frolic and Remembrance Day events. A fire destroyed a Guelph Township home after a woodshed blaze, prompting insurance coverage questions, while Rev Dr T Albert Moore received an honorary degree from Syracuse University for church union work. The Acton Canadian Legion outlines Poppy Remembrance Day plans across Acton Rockwood Nassagaweya with school programs and prizes for student essays.
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Syracuse
T. ‘Albert
Moore
Motive
Acton
University
T. Albert Moore
Toronto
United Church of Canada
Hendricks
Charles W. Flint
Dr. Moore
Union Movement
Canada
Acton Council and Legion Plan Remembrance Day Aid
Acton Council agrees to aid the Canadian Legion for Remembrance Day including hall use for a social event and printing costs. The meeting covers accounts, street lighting, graveling plans for Queen and Guelph Streets, water issues at the Post Office, and a potential road strip from the cemetery entrance.
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Camadéian Legion
Chief McPherson
McPherson
Queen
Guelph
Main Street
Corneil
Public Speaking and Debating Talk At U F P O Meeting
Friday October 13 marks the UFPO regular meeting with E C McLean from OAC Guelph giving a talk on public speaking and debating. The Acton High School team prepares for a Saturday 3 15 pm game against a visiting city squad. Local events include Holy Name Rally at St Josephs with 3000 attendees and Erin Fair drawing 5000 to 6000 visitors. Liberal and Progressive Association of Halton elected officers at Milton with 150 present. speeches by M P Blakelock and candidates. Premier of George Arliss film to screen next week at Acton High School with Doris Kenyon and Margaret Lindsay.
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U. F
P. O
E. C. McLean
Guelph
Acton High School
Acton
Liberal and Progressive Association
Halton County
Milton
W.J. L. Hampshire
Esquesing
Edwin Harrop
Frank MacNiven
Nasangaweya
Hughes Cleaver
Burlington
Archis Galbraith
Palermo
Thomas A. Blakelock
Oakville
Duncan ‘Marshall
Peel County
Harry Johnson
Milton Champion
Gregory Theatre
George Arliss
Doris Kenyon
Madame Pompadour
Margaret Lindsay
Paris
Knox Presbyterian Players Present The Sunrise Trail
The Knox Presbyterian Players will present a play titled The Sunrise Trail at the Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday, November 8 and 9.
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Knox Presbyterian Players
Bride Is Feted At Acton Shower In Maple Grove
Acton and District Friends and Neighbors honor Mrs Golin Kitching nee Lucy Usherwood at Maple Grove farm home of Mr and Mrs George Young. Forty guests attended a program with piano solos humorous reading and wedding march. Gifts were presented and lunch served with guests from Acton Guelph Erin Everton Ospringe and nearby areas.
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Maple Grove
George Young
Townine
J. Campbell
Kitching
Lohengrin
Kenneth
Auto Insurance Note Promises Short Term Protection
A brief entry states five dollars will secure short term automobile insurance. FP Lt Wright notes the protection lasts until the vehicle is laid up. The fragment suggests a protective measure labeled insurance.
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Wright
Evening Meal Digesters Comical Dialog
Rastus jokes about kissing his wife making her eyes close as Bando asks for clarification. The exchange plays on dialect and comic misunderstanding to elicit laughter.
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Rastus
Acton Women's Institute Holds Monthly Meeting
The Acton Women’s Institute met at Mrs. F. Salt’s home with President Mrs. Gamble presiding. Mrs. Hodgins spoke on current events and Mrs. Salt gave a talk on “Our Motto.” A bandaging demonstration by Miss Margaret Brown and Miss Velma Murray followed, with solos and a roll call song, ending in a half hour social.
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Women's Institute
John Prank
Storey
P. McIsaac
Acton Women’s Institute
F. Salt
Refunding Loan Notice on Dominion of Canada Page Three
Partial OCR fragment references a refunding loan notice on page three of a Dominion of Canada document. Details are unclear but it indicates a formal financial action within the Dominion’s records and official notices.
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Dominion OF Canada
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Town Hall
Wm. Waller
Renetta
Rockwood
Caroline
Jubilee Singers
United Church Sunday School
Pubiic
Entrace
Duke of Devonshire
Hazel Wilson
Actor Public School
F L. Wright
St. Joseph's Church
Father McBrine
Troussean
John . Graff
Trousseau
Mm. T. Gordon
Fred. Anthony
Grace
Beatrice Graff
Mrs. Graff
Knox
Knox Presbyterian Church
A. C. Stewart
Chalmers Church
Acton Pioneer’s
Dublin Institute
Moore—Finder
United Church Parsonage
C. . Poole
Dorothy Lena Finder
J. L
Kalamazoo
Michigan
James Moore
Laurett& Moore
Simon G. Lindsay
Any
Fred: Cooper
Alors
Irdmoeg
Halton Educational Association
Bertha C. Lantz
Bell’ Telephone, Co
Reformatory
Kingston Penitentiary
Hallowe'en
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Joseph’s Hall
P. Cullen
Georgetown
Fred Seifried
Guelph Township
Acton and District Canadian Legion
Legion
Legion Club
J. M. McDonald
J. P
Acton Business Men's "Association
McDonald
Council
Legion 1
W. A. Lasby
J. E. McMillan
Thetford
Mess
Jones
T. Seymick
Treet
Seynuck
Jas
Symon
Sion
Siefvenasverthy
Public Utilities Commission
Acton Public” Utilities ‘Commission
Acton Public Utilities Commis _sion
Public Utilities ‘Commission
J. B. Mackenzie & Son
EB. J. Hassard
Georgetown Lumber Co. Ltd
R. J. Wallace
U. F. ¥. P.O. Meeting
Aeten_High School
Holy Name’ Society of St. .Joseph’s Church
Hamilton
J. T. McNally
Erin
Halton Liberal-Progressive Annual
Acton and District
Women’s Institute
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