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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 20, 1944

Page

8

Madill and Elliott Birth Notices in March and April 1944

Notice items report births and family announcements. Madill family mentions Marilyn Hattle as a newborn. Elliott couple lists Pte. P A Elliott and Anne Robinson of Scotland, with Terrence and Mary Ellen birth details follow. Daniel family also notes a daughter Mary Ellen born April 11.

Madi Marilyn Hattle Frederick Val Mary Crippe Patricia Marilyn. Ter. Madill Peel Memorial Hi Elliott Pte P. A. Elliott Actos Snow Overseas Mee Anne Robinson Scotland Maom Terrence Terry Daniel — WO Mra James Daniel Jean Lowrie Dadr Mary Ellen

Obituary notices from Guelph Road district April 1944

Obituaries list multiple residents including Harriet Watson widow of Gilbert Kingsbury of Guelph Road Naseageama, S. El Griffin wife of S. El Griffin and mother of Hara L., Andrew Dobbie of Western Ontario, and Swackhamer family members in Erin Township. Dates show April 1st to April 3rd with ages noted in their final year.

Kingsbury Guelph Naseageama Thureday Harriet Watson Gilbert Kingsbury Griffin S. EL Griffin Hara L Dobbie Westin X Tal Toronto Andrew William Exnest Angus Ada John Broaomer Margaret Ra Alderson Swackhamer Erin Township Apeia Jermannia Hamer Mary Townless Mert Dows Vera William E. W

Final term opens as schools resume after snow

Schools reopen for the final term as officials hope the winter storm is ended. The Victory Loan drive starts Monday with quotas set by the waterman. Main Street cleans up winter debris while roads improve with a new road maintenance effort on Highway No. 25.

Loggan wedding reception and Easter visits noted

A Niesday evening miscellany honored Mr. and Mrs. Bob Loggan with gifts including a studio coach. Guests, lunch, and dancing followed. Easter week visits in Toronto included Mrs. Wm Shaw and Mrs. Bellamith. Mrs Arthur Turner returned to Detroit after weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs George Lush. Mrs Lush improving. Mrs Wm Carmichael and daughter left for Alberta. Community Club dance and white elephant sale benefitted the Mercury Distress Fund. Mrs Henry Graham resumed teaching at Zurich and Mrs Jesse Reed at Cedarvale.

Bob Loggan Pearl Glhsond Henry Wheeler Jay Nevills Toronto Wm. Shaw Bellamith Arthur Turner Detroit George Lush Lush Wm. Carmichael Alberta Mercury Distress Fund Henry Graham Zurich Jesse Reed Cedarvale

County Council Guests Thank Officials in Civic Meeting

A group of boys and girls attending the County Council session express appreciation to county officials for their hospitality. The gathering includes remarks by Marjorie Service and John Readhead as the meeting closes after the National Anthem.

Marjorie Service John Readhead Canada England

Oakville incidents and chase highlight local notes

A series of small town events include a truck collision near Colbourne Street injuring Fireman John Graves, a Sunday passing train timber hazard, and a pursuit ending with Thomas Frank Holding charged in Bronte for a $30 theft at Penfield's Service Station. A mass meeting plans a building fund drive for Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.

Colbourne Street John Graves C.N.R Thomas Frank Holding Amroth Avenue Toronto Allie Jackson Lloyd Follard George Penfield Penfield Bronte Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Council Chamber Citizens’ Group Record Star

Georgetown Boys Band Steps Into Public View On Main Street

Georgetown notes a rapid rise as the Georgetown Boys Band made its first public appearance on Main Street last Thursday evening. A local accident left Mr. T. S. Hil of King Street in hospital with a hip injury. The funeral for John Martin was held from College View to Greenwood Cemetery on Monday. The Fire Brigade hosted a dinner and dance for Town Council and spouses. The eighth blood donor clinic was held. 13 donated, 10 men and 3 women, at the Legion Rooms.

Georgetown Main Street T. S. Hil King Street Guelph General Hospital John Mar Tin College View Greenwood Cemetery

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