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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1961
Page
16
Public notices list rates for announcements of births marriages deaths and engagements with pricing per line and minimums. The text clarifies line charges for verses and card of thanks and notes insertion timelines and box numbers for submissions.
The Calder family of Headford reports the birth of a ninth child to Mr and Mrs Dowsdas Calder, with family members Michael, Denny, Nederick and Martha named. Funeral notices reference Julie vanfield and Rockwood cemetery.
A fragment from Acton Free Press lists obituaries, home services, and sale ads. Items include window blinds, sale of prizes, farm equipment, typewriters, prints, and a Volkswagen for commuters, with contact numbers and locations such as Acton and Georgetown.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions removal costs and references to piracy taeth and hyper harper con. The readable parts discuss deadstock removal, pricing, and unclear event details with no identifiable names or dates.
Auctioneer Fred West conducts a farm sale at Ivet Lane two miles south of Lagwaiway auctioning cattle sheep poultry and farm implements. Items include young cattle four yearling heifers three last fall calves and fat cattle with hogs and sows plus tractors wagons and household goods. Proceeds go to the estate of W A Gotson with terms cash on day of sale.
Dr Neville Harrop D V M of Robin Hood Road Isington a veteran of the Department of Agriculture Health of Animals Division died Saturday in Toronto Western Hospital He was born in Morice Tradingian in 1907 and moved to Canada via England He studied at the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph He joined the Department of Agriculture and later lived in Acton Astingten Belleville and Waterlog He is survived by his wife two adult children and two sisters A Requiem Mass was held at Sorrows Church and interment at St Joseph's cemetery Acton Pallbearers included local doctors and community members Floral tributes and condolences were numerous at the funeral home
Public auction scheduled near Peacock School west of Baltimore on Saturday April 95 1961. Items include farm implements motor car accessories tools furniture and household equipment with numerous cultivators sprinklers disc harrows and feeding gear listed, prospective buyers urged to inspect and bid.
Mary Ann Theaker of 4 Rockwood died after an illness of eight days. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Reginald Brook at Sayne Church, Everton cemetery with burial at the Everton cemetery. Pallbearers included George Hilton and Alvin Waters. Survived by four sons and fourteen grandchildren. preceded in death by one daughter and a brother and sister.
Auctioneer Frank Petch advertises a sale by the administrator of the estate of late Mes. Soldewhurst. Items include furniture and appliances from 16 Vaostrise Ave and a rebuilt duplex at Easton Street. Auction to start Saturday April 15 at 8:00, with 10 down and balance over 400 days. contact TH 7-24.
Farm equipment and household items to be sold as the estate is cleared by April. Included are John Deere tractors with front end loader, Holland churns, twin spindle tractors, hay tools, buckets, skids, PTO spares, and multiple beds and stoves. Auction lists many brands and items to be moved after sale.
James Alport Benson father of BH Benson of Acton died Monday at White Nursing Home Richmond Hill in his one year. Funeral service held in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon. He also fathered Or na Toronto Himuld Midhana wd Donna OMas.
Two young Acton skaters passed tests at the OAC rink on Sunday evening. Sharon Bradley passed her third figure test with Nightline. Steven Wolfe passed his preliminary fly test with ten others. Judges included Mr McFerran of Chitin and Miss Scarica Hudson.
A surprise party was held Saturday April 8 at the Batters home for Mrs. Albert McCutcheon by her daughters Mrs. Wood Struthers and Mrs Stet. Guests attended a buffet supper. The table displayed a tall birthday cake with candles as family friends shared wishes.
Mrs H Holmes led the Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODE meeting at Park Avenue West on April 4. The Regent Mrs Maat conducted the evening. members discussed future plans including a canvass and May meeting with the Lakeside Chapter while Miss Bennett spoke on Charity Path and Ontario Lieutenant Governor.
Mrs C W Wilson longtime Acton resident dies. service at Rumley Shoemaker Funeral Home for Marsined Wilson of Toranto with burial at Waterton Paview cemetery. Survived by four daughters and four sons. relatives from Fergus Lucknow Taronto and Guelph attend.
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