Third generation tanner Frank Heller dies suddenly
Frank Heller, a third generation tanner and specialty feathers manufacturer, died at age 67 at his Acton home on March 29. He was born in 1909 in Czechoslovakia, moved to Acton in 1949 with his brother, and helped develop a new line of specialty leathers for Beardmore and Co. His wife Grete Muller von Ronald, daughter Karin Pred, grandson Kristins Dawkins, and son Ron survive along with several relatives. He was a former Chamber of Commerce member and enjoyed sports and singing.
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Frankeller
Lake Ave
Acton
Yohan Allen
Benny Miller
Mary) Acton
Chaslew
Czechoslovakia
Rudolf
Helene Weller
Academy
Prague
Holland
Heller Brothers
Beardmore and Co
Feenkeller and Co
Ilow St. N. My
Heller
Ron
Weller
Chamber of Commerce
Sing
Eight A
Jean-Paul Devareault of Rockwood dies after long illness
Funeral service held March 24 at Rumley-Shoemaker for Jean-Paul Devareault born February 25, 1929 in Acton. Survived by mother Adelaide Wylie and brother Bruce. Interment in Fairview cemetery. pallbearers included Rene Tellier and Julian Zajac.
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Rumley-Shoemaker
Jean-Paul Devareault
Rockwood
Snce
Andrew McKenzie
Fairview Cemetery
Rene Tellier
Julian Zajac
Fred Meadows
Clifford Hayes
William Finlay
Wilfred Perrott
Adelaide Wylie
George Dessureault
Bor
Acton
Joyce
Burlington
Bruce
Ontario Hospital
Hamilton
Omemee Man Thomas Bailey Dies in 1969 at Home
Thomas Bailey aged 82 or so died at his Omemee residence on Tuesday March 25 1969 in his 69th year. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth. Rehill Funeral Home Omemee is handling the service with Rev John Urquhast officiating. Interment followed at Emily Cemetery.
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Omemee
Peas
Elizabeth Asin Pritchard
Rehill Funeral Home
John Urquhast
Emily Cemetery
Longtime Acton matron Edith Mary Wright dies after illness
Mrs Edith Mary Wright will be remembered as Fred Wright’s wife of Acton’s Citizen of the Year. Born May 1 1892 in Kendal England she and Fred Wright married April 1 1901 and moved to Canada in 1919. Funeral service held at home with Rev A H McKenzie and Rev Laurence Duby. Cremation. Survived by husband son Norman daughter and siblings.
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Rumley-Shoemaker
Edith’ Mary Wright
Bower Ave
Wright
A. H. McKenzie
Laurence Duby
Dubya
Fred Weight
Acton
Kendal Cottage
Main St.n
Mrs. Wright
Kendal
Westmorland
England
Brown Walker
Fred Wright
Canada
Mr. Wright
No clergy shortage say Jehovahs Witnesses in Burlington
The semi annual circuit assembly in Burlington will feature ordination services for new ministers with Acton delegates. Henry Loewen, presiding minister, says Jehovahs Witnesses have not faced clergy shortages seen in nominal churches. He cites figures of about 1,600 ministers ordained weekly in 1968 totaling nearly 83,000.
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Jehovah Witness Circuit Assembly
Burlington
Acton
Henry Loewen
Jehovah's Witnesses
Loewen
Geth 1 Christian Reform Church April 13 1969 Services
Acton Ontario ministers and congregations list a Sunday schedule for Geth 1 Christian Reform Church including English and Dutch services at 10 am and 2:30 pm, Sunday School at 11:10, morning worship at noon, and midweek Bible study with prayer sessions. Also Evangel Pentecostal and Knox Church Acton entries include service times and scripture quotes.
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On the Hill
Christ’s Ambassadors
Crusaders
Hell
St. Andrew's Church
Brampton
Rockwood's History In Pictures In Bible Instruction
A fragment notes Rockwood's history in pictures and praises practical Bible instruction. The passage emphasizes Rockwood's reputation for Bible knowledge and teaching.
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Rockwood
John Wilds of Acton Home Bakery Dies in Milton District Hospital
John Wilds born August 6 1906 Acton operated Acton Home Bakery later sold business to Mr Watson moved to textile trade 14 years ago He died March 25 at Milton District Hospital His wife Janet died December 1967 He is survived by daughters Jean Coulton Betty Green. mother Lillie Wilds. brothers Nonosa and Fred Wilds Pallbearers included local names. funeral Thursday March 27 at Rev D R Lindsig Interment Fairview cemetery.
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John F. Wilds
Acton Home Bakery
Sway
Milton District Hospital
Dobbie Industries
Galt
Norfolk Ave
Janet
Maurice Coulton
Jean) Milton
Allan Green
Betty) Acton
Gx Pandchildren
Lillie Wilds
Acton
Nonosa Wilds
Vineland
Fred Wilds
Mr. Watson
Golden Agers Afternoon Social At Club
Seven euchre tables and three crokinole boards brought a cheerful Golden Agers Club gathering last Tuesday. Euchre winners included Mrs. Davidson and Mrs. Finnamore for the ladies and Mrs. Harrington with Bob Winton for the gentlemen. Crokinole honors went to Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Reed among the women and Mr. Heeley with Mr. Bell among the men. Prizes included two cushions won by Mrs. Anna Miller and Mrs. Finnamore, plus a white knit centerpiece donated by Mrs. DeVries. A lunch ended the pleasant afternoon.
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Golden Agers Club
R. L. Davidson
Finnamore
Harrington
Bob Winton
Warren
Reed
Heeley
Bell
Anna Miller
DeVries
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Femoval
Thomas Bailey
Acton’s
France
Norman
Wm. J. Finlay
Ruth) Acton
George Walker
Free Press
Churchill Community Church
Churchill Road North
Robert G. W. Hyde
B.A
the Church OF SY. Alban the Martyr Anglican
Willow St
St. Alban's Drive
Rev. H. J. Dawson
BA. B.th
Trinity United Church
Gordon B. Turner
George Elliott
Maple Avenue Baptist Church
Maple Ave
Georgetown
Robert C. Lohnes
Geth
Christian Reformed Church
P. Brouwer
B.D. Acton
Ontario
Acton Baptist Church
Stanley Gammon
Tidey Ave
Presbyterian Church IN
Richard Harris
The
United Church
Kau Ytevisn Church
Union
Highway 7
Nagar Hill
John Wilds
James Wilds
D. R. Lindsig
Ton Vazias
Burlingson
John Ellis
Kitchener
Morley Allan
Jack Campbell
Earl Walter
Jie Thomon
Milton
Bank OF Montreal
Mes
Rey Arble
Golden Agers
Mrs. Reed
Fred A. Hoffman
Aa Acton
Zane Salmon
Wm. Jams
Haddock
Fish & Chips
Schneder
Valencia
Roxy Soups
Weston
Hamburg
Wiener
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