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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 23, 1948

Page

14

Swackhamer Visit and Local Church News in Georgetown

Mr and Mrs E B Swackhamer visited Rochester New York last week to see his sister Mrs KR Unwin. Rev Alexander Calder inducted as minister of Knox and Limehouse Presbyterian Churches in Knox Church replacing Rev Charles C Cochrane now in Westmount Quebec. Norval Women's Institute September meeting featured speakers Mrs Harold Creave and Mrs Co Freure recounting a March trip to New Orleans. Police report notes petty crimes including milk bottle pilfering shoplifting juvenile cattle theft and theatre damage with parents to pay.

E. B. Swackhamer Rorhester N.Y KR. L. Unwin Unwin Alexander Calder Knox Limehouse Presbyterian Knox Church Charles C Cochrane Westmount Quebec Harold Creave Mra Co. Freure Georgetown Norval Women's Institute New Orleana Inez Brampton Herald

Burlington and area notes on homes and school registrations

Burlington Armstrong reports progress on nineteen veterans homes with roofs on and plastering underway. Four expected for occupancy in a month. Vig School registers 438 students with more to come, grade IX increase. Town dump charges rise from 300 to 400, new agreement drafted. Weet Sutton congregation calls Dr J G Barry. induction set for Thursday in Toronto. Master Camp advises council on light stander installation. work to begin early, possibly this year.

Cr Armstrong Burlington-Nelson J.G Barry Weet Sutton Preeyterr Toronto Servs Als Ehrerpe Eadro Commission Jack Gibbins Brent Street Caroline

Savings deposits in Canada hit record July total

The Financial Past reports savings deposits rose to 3.959 million in July, up 23 million from June and 269 million year to date. An executive cited rising wages and steady employment as reasons for the surge, calling the outlook comforting.

Oakville Drops 12 Inning Batter in OB A Final

Oakville Intermediate B baseball loses to Port Erie 8 to 7 in twelve innings at St Catharines. Excavation begins for Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital with a ceremonial shovel by Mayor Charles Wilmer. St Jude's hosts a large wedding as Mary Elizabeth Ryrie becomes Mrs Robert Somers Tate.

Oakville Port Erie O.B.A St. Catharine Oakville and Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Fred Price and Co. Limited Almple Chas. Wilmer St. Jude's Church Mary Elizabeth Ryrie James Grant Syrie Robert Somers Tate H. Wm. Tate Toronto Record Star

Sunday School Lesson on Timothy and Holy Spirit

The article reflects on Timothy’s role with Paul, the Holy Spirit’s timing at conversion, and the influence of Timothy’s mother Eunice and grandmother Lois. It highlights how faith, scripture, and family training shaped Timothy and early church growth, stressing orderly study of the Bible and submission to God’s Word.

Lewin Timothy Paul Ile Mark Lota Euntoo von Varnian Cornelius Barnabas Christ Eunice Jesus Jerusalem Balvillon Jesus Christ Church of God Tim Apostle Christ's Church Lystra Jerusalem Church Christ Jesus

Fire destroys hay yard in Milton while residents watch blaze

A Sunday blaze on Victoria Avenue Milton destroyed 1000 tons of hay and caused $20 000 in damage. The fire was spotted by a neighbor and the hay yard was not insured. Nearby crowds watched as emergency crews fought the spread.

Kalevari Victoria Avenue MU Street Milton Inc Mia Halton Lowville United Church J. M. Ledwith Sec.trons

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