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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1947
Page
8
Births marriages and deaths appear in this column with notes and brief notices. Names dates and local details are included as readable fragments.
Acts from Acton and Guelph area list births deaths and family notices. Maude family welcomes a daughter at Acton Nursing Home. Masters announce Marjorie Lynne birth in Guelph Central Hospital. Cameron and Francis obituaries noted with family relations. Hall family obituary from Wingham with funeral arrangements.
In memory of Mrs. Thomas Alger who died in April. May your memory linger in our hearts. Ever remembered by the Alger family. Also in memory of William John McCutcheon who died April 9th. God knew his suffering and whispered Peace. Remembered by his wife and family.
Local fans keep track as Georgetown hockey team vies for provincial honors. The road between Acton and Milton remains a poor stretch for motorists causing slower travel and ongoing frustration.
The Rotary Clubs of Oakville and Milton conduct a joint survey of crippled children in Halton County contacting doctors and nurses in Nelson Trafalgar Esquesing Nassaga wey n and Milton townships to compile a list of those needing aid. 49 432 children have benefited over 25 years with last summer 346 enjoying sunshine vacations at Blue Mountain and Woodeden camps. Donations to Easter Seal Committees are requested through the Oakville Rotary Club Treasurer at Bank of Toronto Oakville Ontario.
This article explains potato cooking to preserve nutrients. Boiling preserves more vitamins than baking, and cooking in skins is advised for all preparations. Keep peelings thin for raw use and avoid soaking to prevent vitamin loss. Store leftovers covered in a cold place until reuse.
Dr Robert Tarzwell Lane native of Eun Township and longtime Sault Ste Marie physician died suddenly at 72 after more than 35 years in practice. A specialist surgeon active in WWI era Red Cross work, he was prominent in United Church Masons and Shrine. Survived by widow Mabel Campbell Lane. sons Allan Toronto Winston Toronto Campbell Calgary. daughter Milas Allston Lane Camp Rowlen now at Guelph General Hospital. three sisters Anta Matheson Port Credit Hannah Smart Toronto Myra Martha Paisley Saskatchewan.
Dr. John William Campbell of Halton County, a mathematics professor at the University of Alberta, was named president of the Royal Astronomical Association of Canada in Toronto after the previous vice president declined. Campbell, active in Edmonton astronomy circles, will lead the organization as he continues his academic work and interest in celestial mechanics.
Dominion Experimental Station at L Assomption reports successful growth of flue cured tobacco seed in Quebec. Trials show Quebec can produce this seed as well as imported seed, with a small market for a few enterprising growers.
Charles Renham mourned as part of a long line of municipal leaders in Eramosa. The article traces founder James Benham arriving in 1827, settlers and descendants, and four generations serving on the township council and road department. It notes Liberal leanings since 1837 and the Benham influence on local development.
The piece explores how marriage prospects tie to social behavior at gatherings and in the workplace. It notes that at social events, polite displays mask true traits, while on the job temperaments and habits become visible, shaping whom others might marry.
Creditors and others with claims against the estate of David P McEnery late of Esquesing township Halton county Ontario farmer deceased who died about January 31 1947 must prove their claims to solicitor for the executor on or before April 19 1917 after which date the estate will be distributed with regard only to proved claims Dated Acton April 2 1917 Solicitor FL Leatherland Acton Ontario
Notice to creditors of the estate of Marion Phoebe Cook deceased died December 1916 in Guelph Wellington County. Creditors must send written claims by May 1, 1947 to solicitor Gordon Percival Cook administrator at Acton Ontario. After that date the administrator will distribute assets. Dated April 10 Acton Ontario. Langdon & Alysworth solicitors.
Readable text describes innovations in air conditioning and ventilation for new aircraft carrier designs. The system promises cooler compartments and improved crew comfort, enabling higher efficiency during operations. A large plant could produce nine tons of ice per hour for shipboard use.
Medical experts warn chronic mouth breathing in children signals nasal passage blockage and potential facial growth impact. Persistent snoring may accompany nasal congestion and recurring colds, prompting families to seek prompt medical advice from a family physician.
Editors caution that overindulgence in work and late pleasures risks harm to young workers and suggest Lent as a time to slow down. The piece urges personal limits and quiet reflection to curb excesses.
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