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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
10
Notices list marriages and deaths with names and dates across Ontario towns. Entries mention Mow Margarets Davenporty, David Vernon, McKnight, Robbortson, Mary beth Hunter, Beatrice Sprawl, John Kyte, and John Hadley Kyte among others, with funeral details and locations such as Guelph General Hospital Acton Campbellville Eden Mills.
The family of the late Mary Hunter extends thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during their bereavement. Special appreciation to Dr. Wm. Koenne, Rev. Capt. Anderson, the pallbearers, and many neighbors for floral tributes.
Acton notices remind residents to adjust clocks for Daylight Saving. Mr. A C Patterson, longtime operator of the Silvercreek Service Station, sells to Mr. C McClunkey who assumed control on April 1. Patterson previously ran a similar business on No. 24 Highway.
Halton County Branch of the Gar age Operator's Association held its annual ladies night at the Palermo Halt on Monday April 1. Mrs I Col Lunn chaired the meeting and an Indies of Palermo served dinner ending with pies. Mr Geo Mac Leod proposed a toast to the ladies. Mrs Laurie Mannell replied. Mr Jim Walmsley introduced guest speaker Mr Bill Baillie who spoke on salt noting its historic importance and a 20 day life limit without salt. Entertainment by Mr Glen Berry included songs accordion solo and dancing. Prizes were drawn and flowers were presented to Mrs Walmsley and Mrs Mannell.
The regular monthly meeting of the Scout Guide Mothers Association was held at Mrs. W. Coon's home with vice-president Mrs. F. Jennings presiding. Plans were made for a bake sale and white elephants sale. Mrs. D. M. Timbers was nominated as official representative to the Levant Group Committee. The Mizpah Benediction followed. hostess and helpers served lunch. Mrs. E. Footitt hosted the next meeting.
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs John Kinnard in Brampton in her ninetieth year, with details of her marriage to Redecers Sprowl and family, funeral arrangements at John Stone and Rumley Funeral Home Acton, Knox Church, interment at Fairview Cemetery, and pallbearers listed. Additional notices include Alexander Ray’s death at Knox Avenue, Adatson/Acton, and tributes to Mary Dabter and Mrs Hunter who moved to Acton years ago.
The Annual Meeting of the Children's Aid Society of Hatton County is set for Tuesday April 20 at 4 00 p m Daylight Saving Time in the Loch Know Presbyterian Church Milton. Driscoll York County Children S Aid director will guest speak as reports are presented and officers elected. All county citizens interested in child welfare are invited.
Daughters Ethel and mourners gather after the passing of Mrs John McMaster of Georgetown. The service at the Presbyterian Church was led by Reverend Rav with pallbearers Gen Smith Frank MacIntosh Jird Prices Herb Ritehta Rudolph Splot vogel Edward Kaatttt. Attendees from nearby towns include Mr and Mrs Murray Kitcheners Mabel Lorne Harold Workman Waterloo and others. Tributes come from the Storey Glove Co Ltd and local neighbors.
Mrs Margaret Dickey died in her sleep at 101, four generations of descendants present at her 100th birthday celebration last May 20. Born in County Antrim Ireland, she moved to Canada then Buffalo seventy years ago and was active in city affairs before aging limited her. She leaves five surviving children: Mrs Tanhelt Reardon, Mrs Margaret Winters, Mrs Ruth Babcock, John A Dickey, and Joseph C Dickey.
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