James B Chalmers Heads To 90 On Easter Sunday
Nonagenarian James B Chalmers of Acton celebrates his 90th birthday on Easter Sunday at his daughter Wire Norton’s home. Born in Montrose Scotland, he emigrated to Canada, served in the Spanish American War, and built a long life in Ontario and Michigan. He retired from plumbing about 30 years ago and remains active in clubs and community service despite illness. He enjoys reading, boating, and watching TV with his family cat by his side.
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James B. Chalmers
Acton
Wire
Stew Norton
Chureca Street
Montrose
Scotland
Canada
John
Kathrine
Beotch
Esqueaing Township
Owen Sound
Alpina
Michigan
Meama Fredarich
Toronto
Mr. Chalmers
Chalmers
Russell Pair Fetes 50th Wedding Anniversary at Bannockburn
Mr and Mrs D A Russell celebrated their fiftieth anniversary with a party at Bannockburn Institute on Tuesday night. Neighbors and relatives gathered for readings, songs, and gifts including engraved keepsakes and cuff links. A reception followed at the couple’s daughter’s home in Acton with many friends in attendance.
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D.A. Russell
Bannockburn School
DA. Russell
Hussell
Wr. Neclon
Bert Davidson
Mra McCullough
Linda Swackhamer
Hobbie Denny
Mra
Finne McEnery
Norm. Sinclair
Maggie
Pat
Jease McEnery
MacNamaras Hand
McEnery
Mra Mussell
Robert McEnery
Robert Akt
Atea
David McEnery
Brothers and Sistem
Nieees
Ralph Denny
Bannockburn Institute
Ballinafad
W.A
Mr. Neelon
Sean Oof
Dalinafad United Church
Mr. Rugsel
Mrs George Chapman of Acton Celebrates 90th Birthday
The community marks Mrs George Chapman of 3% Main Street Acton as she celebrates her 90th birthday on Thursday. Born in England she moved to Canada at 16 and later settled in Acton after marrying George Chapman. She is remembered as a devoted member of the Anglican church and a longtime town figure. Family and friends plan tea and cookies in her honor.
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George Chapman
Main Street
Legion
Mre
Arcton
Mra Chapman
the Grange
Barrow
England
John Brankley
Shile
Canada
Bunnydale
Stayner
Acton
Acton, Where They Lived Up Until the Time of Mr Chapman
Mr Chapman
Gare Deuce
Madge
Ironside
Mrs. Chapman
Construction On Bailey Bridge Begins In Kamlee Area
The Kamlee Construction Co. of Toronto prepares crib work for a Bailey bridge replacement to carry traffic during construction. Soil and stone fills arrive for first crib approaches, while a temporary end sits on Frank Stout's lawn. The favorable weather aids the crew. In Hamilton General Hospital on Saturday George A. Baxter, 48, died after residing in Hackwood as a Hawleigh Products representative. Funeral held Monday at Rumley funeral home Acton with ministers Moore and Oliver in charge. Pallbearers and mourners attend. interment at Rockwood Cemetery. Sympathy extended to his wife Margaret Henderson and family.
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O Mo McConkey
Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Andrew St McKenne
Happy Landings
Evan Jones
RCA
Acton
Georgetown
Legion
Firehes
Pagehboys
Renegades
Liethernecks
Spartamen
Rarebits
Wanderers
Leratherneetks
Ton
Geoge Hall
Hank Earle
Cinth Leighton
Bab Page
Kamlee Construction Co
Toronto
Frank Stout
George A. Baxter
Hamilton General Hospital
Hackwood
Rockwood Cemetery
G A. B Moore
Margaret Henderson
Acton Scottish Country Dance Club Hosts Guelph Guests
The Acton Scottish Country Dance Club held a March 28 dance at Pariah Heli an Fodsy. Several guests from Guelph attended and enjoyed the Scottish dances under Mr and Mrs Dacherty's supervision.
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Acton
Pariah Heli An Fodsy
Guelph
Guste
DD Dacherty
Mild weather brings river fow quieting and visitors gather
The mild last week sent the fow on the river quiet. Mr and Mrs Maurice Hurd of Weston visited Mr and Mrs George Bayne and Miss Helen Bayne. They plan to prepare fishing gear for the coming season.
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Maurice Hurd
Weston
George Bayne
Helen Bayne
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Roskill
William Butler
Bruce Levich
Harness
Edith Thompson
Douglas McEachern
Stewart Russell
Feith McEschern
Dm Hospital
Wea
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Ray Swindlehunt
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Ene
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Wiles Confectionery
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Bailey Bridge
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Dave Armstrong
Robert Leslie
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Jock Massey
Hilton
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Lyle Bachelor
Hayden
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Jea
Main St
Halton County
Sandy Best
Maxwell House Coffee
Acton Free Press
Roy
Wiesizblen
Salimales
Sisman
Sports College
Benson
G.M.C
DODGE
VA Engine
FORD
Meteor
Smart Brown
Pontiac
Pathfinder
Dodge Crusader
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Hudson
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