Acton News Briefs From April 1946 Births and Obituaries
A series of short notices from Acton Ontario record births and deaths. The Hargrave family announces the arrival of a second daughter at Guelph Street Nursing Home on April 10 1946. ALEX Watershead obituary notes Mrs Elizabeth Waterhouse of Acton in her 70s. Alec McCutcheon dies at his Main Street residence aged 74, leaving a wife Huthenhorn and daughters Hertha FiVa and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hargrave
Guelph Street
Acton
Hargrave Vnee Mane Crump
London
Eng
David Raymont
Steele
Mra. J. Steee
Rockwood
Wee Annie Hoth
Alec
Victor Alper
Acton Ontario
Elizabeth Waterhouse
Thomas Alger
In Loving Memory of Halla Guiffin and John Akt
The notices mourn the death of Halla Guiffin on April 16 1944 and John Akt on April 4, 144. Wives recall memories and express sorrow while hoping reunion in heaven. Families ask for continued remembrance and comfort in grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Halla Guiffin
Agin
John Akt
Ainy
Heaven
Acton community notes show road work and housing updates
April weather brings mixed moisture as road maintainers improve Highway No. 2 between Acton and Milton. Bearamore Co expands boarding house to house more workers, water connections added to ten new homes east of Crescent Street. Amos Mason adds a duplex on Bower Avenue. Churches in Acton and Georgetown blend services as fair directors plan an October event. A Knox Presbyterian Lord's Supper service featured Rev. C. C. Cochrane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Milton
Bearamore and Co
Crescent Street
Knox Fresbyterian Church
C. C. Cochrane
Georgetown
Bannockburn Institute Aids Hospitalized Veterans
The Bannockburn Women's Institute held its March meeting at Mrs. H. Jolley's home. Members voted to donate 30 to aid hospitalized veterans and thanked Mrs. Jolley for her hospitality after a sing song and lunch. The group also added funds last week by a booth at R. N. Brown's sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Women's Institute
H. Jolley
Rockalong Institute Holds April Craft Meeting
The April meeting at Mrs. Fraser Plummer's home drew 21 members and 3 visitors. Attendees discussed craft projects, a fundraiser, and a health conference set for April 24 in Everton, with reports on the executive meeting and a display of handmade items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockalong Institute
Fraser Plummer
Jetters
Free French Committee
Federation of Agriculture
Miss Lewis
Federated Women's Institute Granc
Cancer Fund
Everton
Foouglis McNabb
Douglas McNabb
John Snggle
Alfrid Watson
O Plank
Ingle
Mrn Dunbar
Copeland
God Save the King
Club projects widen to include calf swine and grain
Halton area clubs announce new φ calf, swine and grain projects open to both dairy and beef breeds born after Jan 1 1946. Swine entry requires a pair of purebred sows born by March 16. Grain projects target 2nd year Galore Rapley and first year Galore Bailey or Ajay Oats. a girls homemaker brigade is offered for ages 12 to 26. Contact the Agricultural Officer Milton promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arte
E. Whiteluck
Halton Bayx
Cslf Club
Halton
Bomancor
Galore Bailey
Ajay Oats
Milas Lulu
Milton
Social Time Enjoyed By United Young Peoples
The regular Y POU meeting was held Monday evening at the church. Marjorie Norton led worship and George Elliott read scripture. Eleanor Beatty gave a reading and Alma Priestley led prayer. After business the group enjoyed games and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Norton
George Elliott
Eleanor Beatty
Alzeina Priestley
Drunk Driving Charge Heard In Milton Court
In Police Court, Milton, yesterday, Howard S. Rumple pleaded guilty to driving while drunk. He was sentenced to 19 days in jail, his license suspended for three months, and a three month driving prohibition. Other cases in the court were remanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Oward S. Rumpple
Debate features meeting of Acton Junior Farmers
The Acton Junior Farmers met at Bannockburn School on March Ath with Lars Watson as chautlady A song was sung by Mrs Bowen The main feature was a debate on immigration from Europe to Canada the affirmative led by Mr Moffat and Miss Whale The judge’s decision favored the affirmative Mrs Bowen sang two solos The meeting closed with God Save the King Lunch was served and the evening ended with dancing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Bannockburn School
Lars Watson
Chautlady
Ted
Bowen
Canada
Europe
Moffat
Miss Whale
Fowler
Go ”. Bowen
God Saves the King
Spare Time for Public Good Boosts Town Progress
The article argues spare time affects town progress. It urges residents with time to contribute to local organizations and movements, noting such effort makes the town more interesting attractive and beautiful and yields greater prosperity and public benefits.
School Board reviews term plans and staff duties
The board discussed a 40 dollar and 10 dollar grant for agricultural and principal expenses at the OEA convention during Easter. They considered Mr Harrop as School Attendance Officer, planned for Mr Reid's retirement, approved Principal Stewarts capenwes for equipment inspection, and noted correspondence about a Legion anniversary invitation and a 1946 plant program outline from the Department of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Mr. Harrop
Reid
Harrop
Stewart
Acton
Thee
Canadian Legion
Department of Educations
Iby
Dominion Progressive Conservative meeting says John Root joins executive
Mr John Root of Ortan attends the Dominion Progressive Conservative Association annual meeting at Chateau d arrier in CA tawe March 28 30 and is named to an executive Ontario delegation with others to represent the province. Mrs Root and family traveled with him to Almonte to visit while his wife’s husband went to Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Root
Ortan
Dominion Progressive Conservative Association
Chateau Daarier
Catawe
Root
Dominion Organization
Ontaria Wecutage
Ontariacan
Che Palbey
Federeorganzation Mra Toot
Almonte
Teg
Ottawa
Clearing Auction Sale in Erin Ontario Fields
The auctioneer plans a public sale on Thursday April 19 commencing at 1 o clock at the farm on the Fourth Line Erin. Items include horses cattle pigs hay harness lumber and farm machinery with a 150 acre farm offered subject to reserve and terms 10 down balance in 10 days or on possession. Mrs E J Watson Hillsburgh Ontario conducts the sale with Elliott and Hindley as auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MES
Watson
Erin Pownshe
Niles Southewest
Tilsburg
Trish
Moyers
York Sons
Maxwell
Hay
John Deere
T. H.C
Eureka
Colony House Wal Gian
Portland
Hoover
Erin Ja
E. J. Watson
Hillsburgh
Letter from Hornpayne resident defends town in Chatelaine chatter
Olive McDougal writes editor Sam to defend Hornpayne Ontario claiming growth and modern amenities. She cites healthcare, schools, stores, and transport links while noting isolation from Hearst Ferguson Highway and urging readers not to trust sensational reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onlapne
Otoaxsk
Skuew
Bernien
Hearst
Ferguson Highway
Ups
Longline Eigne Way
Tor
Ech
Capense
Frm
Brampton
Sam
Olive (Cooper) McDougal
Canning Crop Aid Powers Grower Advice
The Dominion Experimental Station at L Assomption Quebec has tested about 1000 samples from pea and tomato farms in canning districts over recent years. Results are encouraging and aim to help growers raise yields promptly and economically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Experimental Station
L'Assomption
P.Q
BC Strawberries and Raspberries Seen Up in Fraser Valley
Merry bers speaking at the British Columbia Coast Growers Association 13th annual meeting forecast a substantial rise in Fraser Valley berry acreage. Estimates put strawberry harvest above 2 500 tons and raspberries at about 5 000 tons for the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbotsford
B.C
Merrybers
British Columbia Coast Growers' Association
Malin
Fraser Valley
My Week by R. J. Deacnman
A mixed discourse on Emma Goldman losing citizenship and seeking life in Russia leads to a Western idea for handling spies by recalling offenders to their homeland. The piece then shifts to parenting and youth activities, stressing parental involvement and character building through Scouts and shared time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Deacnman
Emma Goldman
Canada
Muy Scouts
Teren
Population Myth and Forestry Define Ecua dor's Legacy
A damaged text fragment describes Ecuador as long reliant on forestry and notes a dubious claim that it never has had a population. It gives a rough demographic mix with percentages for white, Indian, mestizo, and other groups and mentions geography near the equator on the northwest coast between Colombia and Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of Ecuador
Equator
South Am Tca
Cotomta
Peru
Ecuadorta
Notice to Creditors in the Frank estate
Notice to creditors and others. All persons having claims against the estate of Samuel De Frank late of Nassag Awaya in Halton County died about February 10 1941 must send particulars to solicitor before April 13 1941. Assets will be distributed among those entitled under Section 81 Chapter 165. Dated at Acton March 27 1941. C F Leaterland solicitor for Alexander May Frank Christian Frank and Matthew Job Raewutore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel de Frank
Twp
Nassageweya
Halton
Farmag
Acton
Leaterland Acton
Ontario
Alexander May Frank
Christan Frank
Matthew Job
Raewutore
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Parkinson
Oshawa General Hospital
Holt. Parkinson
Kinread
Guelph General Hospital
April Sth
Mra Ho Hintead
Memoriam
Cancer Research Foundation
Bearntmore & Co
Amos Mason
Bower Avenue
Georgetown United Churches
St. al Ban's Church
THE
Bannockburn Institute
Haniicraft Group
Harge
Dominion
Erin
Hormmpayne
Ao Dolla
Free Press
Dtts
Hornpayne
Med Cross
Hlomepayne
Toei
Toronto
Wantipes
Maret 1 Lumber Company
Shere
Smlaco
Parenth
Childrn
Censun
Farnworth Memorials
Guelpil, Ont
Samuel Coxe Frank
Nesmgaweye
Slajten
Parener
Wood
McEachern Electric Phone
Mill St. Acton
Remington
Remington Electric
B.d.rachlin
Jewellry Department
LTA
Whlele
John McGregor
Guelph
Nassagaweys
C. F. Leatherd
Aeton
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