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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1941
Page
8
MARRIAGE AND BIRTH NOTICES FROM APRIL 1941 TO 1943
A collection of brief notices records births and marriages in Ontario and nearby towns. Entries name Stan Robinson and Berniece Bracken in Nassagewise Township, Phoebe Hume and Gordon Cook in Eden Milla, Anna Claire Garden and Peter Kok, John Ramany of Acton in Syracuse, and William Herbert Anthony of Exquesing township, noting dates in April 1941 to 1943 and related family details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Nassagewaye Township
Mra
Stan Robinson
Berniece Bracken
Bon
George William
Cook-Hume
Maine
Eden Milla
W. H. Kippon
Marion
Phoebe Hume
William. Yume, Arkell
Gordon P., Cook
Kitchener
Acton
Ropen-Garden
St. Cuthberts Charen
Leauide
Py Lamb
Anna Claire
Totyan H. Garden
Peter Kok
Pamsey
Syracuse
John Ramany
Hin
General Hospital
Thomas Bartlett
Mullin
Inte WiNane
Martha Mullin
Anthony AU
Exquesing Township
William Hoerbert Anthony
Ellen Jane Shortil
Local notes on spring bloom and town events
Weekly items report mild odds and enis temperatures, new shingles on many dwellings, and early spring bloom in gardens. A horse judge was appointed for Arthur Spring Fair next Tuesday. Roads near Erin to Guelph forced detours. a Friday fire threatened public schools. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Geo Tosti on their 57th anniversary. A school children campaign sent books to camp libraries. Farmers complain of dogs worrying sheep. The Lerne Scots Regiment authorized to mobilize for active service. Canadian Red Cross pledges 29000 for a canteen and recreation building in Halifax. Norman Sommerville chair.
Acton Hydro Reports Year One Profit of 2035.63
Acton Hydro shows a net profit of 2035.63 for the first year after depreciation. The report lists plant value at 62220.47 and total assets at 120,247.59 with liabilities and reserves totaling 1,131.34 and 13,373.67 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Hydro
Hydro-Electrify Department of
Acton
OTT Cotte
TTT
Shar
Commission
Ontario Commission Onuw
Stoytar
Streset
Death notices for Bert Mullin and William Mullin details
The obituary notices recount the deaths and lives of two men. Bert Mullin, longtime resident of Acton, died after a prolonged illness, with details of his education, career as a city engineer, church and Masonic affiliations, and survivors Lorne Cornell and N. Eachern. The second obituary covers a William Mullin with a career in publishing and business in Northville and Syracuse, noting his church involvement, civic ties, and death with funeral services referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Mullin
Guelph
Thomas Tarrett Mullin
Willian Mallin
Esqueaing
Acton
Dublin
Queens University
Wisconsin University
Milwaukee
University of Arkansas
Fayerville
Stratford
Sudbury
Lorne
Wxquexing Township
J. AL. Cornell
Kinmount
N.theEachern
Waterton
William Herbert Anthony dies after long life in Esquesing
William Herbert Anthony of Esquesing township dies at home after a long quiet life. He married Ellen Shortill in 1890 and the couple recently celebrated their golden anniversary. Survived by his widow five daughters and four sons, plus three sisters and four brothers, with funeral services held at Georgetown United Church officiated by Rev. Overend. Interment in Cheenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rbert" Mullin
Presbyterian Church
Walker Lodge AF
Arthur Street
H. L. Bennie
John Waldie
Fairview Cemetery
Brethren of the Order
J. L. Leslie
W. M. Cooper
John Kenney
R. Winton
Bros
J. B. Mack Eenzier
Wwindie
Alvo
Thas
Eee
New Jersey Missionary Society
New York
Disciples
Leicester
England
A. F. Sanderson
Syracuse
F. Richard Eaton
Tully
Morningside Cemetery
William Herbert_Anthony
Herbert_Anthony
Exquesing
Richard Anthony
Abagall Currie
Anthony
Ellen Jane Shortill
Ken McDonald
John Fox
Florence Anthony
Georgetown
Fred Brooks
Winnifred R
Frank
Harriston
Wilant
Jee
Fred
John McCaully Orr _Lake
George Foster
Orangeville
Ramesbottom
Foronto
Kleinburg
George
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Praer
Charles
Toronto
Edwin
Phesymany
Mary
Overend
United Church
Ceorgetown
FE. Shortill
Jesus
Cheenwood
Messrs
Foow
Shortill
Ron. Brown
Ad Glarridge
Thomas Kennedy
Cto Moffatt
Wo Brb
We regret canceling Friday night Y"s party
The Y M C A announces the Friday night men’s party is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. A meeting for Midget and Bantam Hockey League players is planned for 8 p.m. at the Y on Friday. attendance is emphasized as important.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaus- Neil Island
Maple Grove Literary Concludes Season Activities
The Maple Grove Literary Society closed its season with a Thursday evening meeting led by president James McNabb. An October 17 meeting was planned and a brief business session was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove Literary
Maple Grove
James McNabb
Acton Branch Women’s Institute April Meeting Recap
Acton Women’s Institute held its April meeting at Mrs Bart Lambert’s home with Mrs Lappin presiding. The motto was Hints on Spring House Cleaning. Mrs Gamble reported on the Milton meeting and Halton Counts plans for Miles Park. Activities included baking and Bingo fundraisers for war work and a quiz conducted by Mrs Wilds and Mrs Anderson followed by the National Anthem and social hour with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Women's Institute
Weas
Bart Lambert
Lappim
Spring House Channing
J. Wilds
Wwe
Gamble
Milton
Halton
Miles Park
Seasion
F. Wilds
F. Anderson
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of James Russell
Creditors of James Russell late of Erin township Wellington County farmer must file particulars and proofs with solicitor C. F. Leatherland Acton Ontario before April 26 1941. Claims filed under Section 51 Chapter 165 R. S. O. 1937 will be considered and distributions made accordingly. Dated April 10 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Russell
Erin
Wellington
A. D
Notice to Creditors in Estate of William Robert Henney
Notice to creditors and claimants for the estate of William Robert Henney late of Acton Halton died March 19 1941. Claims and proofs must be sent to the solicitor by April 20 1941 with distribution following under law. Dated April 10 1941 C Leatherland Acton Ontario AVR Solicitor for the Executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robert Henney
Acton
County of
Halton
Men of Acton and Canada’s Forces Gathered Abroad
A long list of Canadian service members and units is recorded, detailing troops stationed in Sussex Military Camp and various depots across Ontario and Nova Scotia. Names include Pte. Gordon Cook, Capt. A J Buchanan, J W Chapman, and many others, with affiliations to Army Medical Corp, RCAF, Royal Canadian Engineers, and base depots in Toronto, Brampton, Kingston, and Halifax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sussex Military Camp
Stuasess
Byrne
Case
J. Murphy
Ite
Ne Hiller
Tite
Croag
FL. Wood
J. O'Rourke
W.J.T
Canada
Dehert
Nus
Uae
Storey
Rom. Astin
Coy No
Kicheney
Ont
Pte
Gordon, Cook
Camp Borden
T. Frealer Bagnoso
CACTI
No. 22
North Bay
Hall
AMAA
RCCL
Nickle
Kingston
Ontario
Lawrie Atkinson
24Th Field Ambulance
Valenrder
Quebec
N. Morton
Coolt
Duff
Witter
Niagara Camp
W. H. Rogers
Barracka
Toronto
Manning
Norman
Wright
Lorne Scots
Brampton
John Gibbons
Princesa Loulae
hArryle
Sutherland
Stratford
Rabt
Anderson
Allan Kirkweas
Bus. Morton
Frank Terry
Wilton
Clifford Dale
Hll
Hamil
Air Force
O A. J. Buchanan
RCAF
John W.W. Chapman
A.C
Debert
Nova Scotia
Hector No Lambert
Port. Albert
Turner
J.A.C
Summerside
Hinton
L.A
Malton
A—Malozsi
Nooth Heads Spterters
ROCA
Porontas
Douglas Smith
ACH
RTL
No 6
Repair Depot Military
PLO
Ads
Trenton
Wilson
Bowles
Pao
ALF
Douglas Melonath
RAF
St Thomas
Kendeth
Ruck
Jos Wurst
Fire destroys building near Cedar Valley on Credit river
A fire early Sunday morning destroyed a Cedar Valley tenet shigele cll overs by Kirby Whiewell. The blaze caused the structure to plunge through railing along east Main Street into Credit river. Dave droszell Erin and George tyrotx escaped after climbing from a window with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cirfing
Bandnaphter
Mik Ko Patten
Jamra Keelerm
Kirby Whiewell
Cedar Valley
Dmedlk Burg
Credit River
East Main Street
Dave Droszell
Erin
George—‘tytrox
Hillsburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Odds and Enis
Wrowrie Han-Bean
Arthur Spring Fair
Everal Daya
Fire
Geo. Tosti
Duke of Devonshire
TODE
Lerne Scots Regiment
Ttis
Canadian Red Cross Society
Sail
Halifax
Norman Sommerville
4Centeal
Conrail
Crewsons
Burnside
Jim Fare
Paris
William Herbert Anthony
John Ramsey
John Ramsay
Hlattie Benton
Roderick Benton Ramsey
Charles Julian Bishko
Charlottewile
Virginia
Robert Armstrong
Fred Harris
J. Walton Pursell
Gloversville
Fred Hemstreet Ramsey
Johnstown
Laty Willan
Agnes Ramsey
Ce A ‘Ex Pats
Ken. Blow
Dane Ot
They Menta Club
Non
Olver
Public Works
Women’s Institute
Jack Kingshott
Rawlhigh
Kaltin
N. Chalmers
C. F. Leatherland
William Robert
Kenney
A.D
C. Fleatherland
Poron' Roy
Harold Wiles
Gray Coach Lines
Allan Leishman
Frances
Papillon
Junes
Army Medical Corp
Wheeler Ajeala, IV
RC. N
Barracks
Non Lambert
Dlowe
Bequiniatt
Rordon
Gibbons
NCLN
Nml
Bee
O'Rourke
Mellagh
Algae
Adri Ivan FB. Bragg
National Park
Kelley & Aiken
Dike of
Devonahire
Dbe
Health Spot
B. D. Rachlin
Mill Street
Y.M.C.A
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