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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 29, 1948

Page

8

Harris Family Obituary Notice From Oshawa

Thomas William Tlanrs beloved husband of Mary Ann Wheeler died April 1918 at age 97. Funeral service April 15 1918 at Whitby Cemetery interment at Grave side Cemetery Whitby Ontario. Card of thanks from Geo Woods and H L Ritchle note appreciation for flowers and hospital visits.

Harris -At M. Sills Gibbs Ave Oshawa Apnl Thomas William Tlanrs Mary Ann Wheeler Charlotte

Local notes include sales and exam results from Guelph area

Mr E E Harrop sold his residence on Bower Avenue to Frank Van Wyck. Ac ton students George Elliott and Aldo Braida excelled at Guelph Collegiate exams. A Monday meeting with County Assessor Mr Rodgers was canceled. An unsigned letter from “An Old Hockey Fan” awaits signature. Easter exams at Guelph Collegiate Institute highlight Heather Boyd 93.5 percent and Josephine Boyd 93.44 percent, daughters of Mr and Mrs J H Boyd.

E. Harrop Bower Avenue Frank van Wyck Rodgers Guelph Collegiate Institute Heather Boyd Josephine Boyd Heather Josephine J. H. Boyd Guelph Acton

Friends honour Mrs Wm Robertson on 80th birthday

Relatives and friends gathered at Victoria Arena Acton for Mrs Wm Robertson's 80th birthday on April 12. About twenty five attended sharing greetings presents and a cake as they sang Happy Birthday.

Wm, Robertson

Sponge rubber for packaging and upholstery use

New non inflammable sponge rubber can be vulcanized directly and used as protective lining for cartons upholstery materials rugs and car parts. It can be applied to box boards for shipping glass instruments and is delivered through hose or cast in sheets or continuous sheet production.

Obituary notices from Eden Mills and surrounding area

Obituaries report the death of William Henry Burrows at 78 in Eden Mills with survivors including his brother Albert and sister Elizabeth Rennie. Major Henry Cameron, Salvation Army officer, dies aged 81 with extensive service history in Canada and abroad. Also noted is the funeral of Laurie Webber, a Lakeview athlete aged 16, who died after being struck by a newspaper truck. services for Alice Webster are also mentioned with family details.

William Henry Burrows Eden Mills St Fergus Willam Henry Burrows Hiy Burrows Wm. Burrows Hamilton Chatham Fergua Albert Elizabeth Rennie Guelph Wesley Puallnch Michael Florida McLanaghan Boss Funeral Rey Fred Williamson Eden Malls Messrs Jeffrey Ronald Lorne Burrows TE McIntosh W. Mino W. Waller Hh, Cameron Henry Cameron Salvation Army Jerrett Toronto Omemer Emple Corps Albert St Toronto No. 1 Lissar St West Riverdale Dovercourt

Mrs Webster remembered for nursing service in community life

Mrs Ame Webster, active in St Pauls Anglican Church in Bury, moved to Ontario where doctors were scarce. Funeral held at Fairview Cemetery Acton, with Rev W G Luxton officiating. Grandchildren served as bearers. she died in her 87th year after a period of ill health. numerous floral tributes showed the high regard for her kindness and service.

P. N. Knight St. Nicholas Anglican Church Lakeview Lawrence Laurie Webber Laurie Norman J. Webber Peel County Mimico Ontario Port Credit High School Norma Nat‘away Marjory Roberts Doreen Williamson Sylvia Joen Joy James George Douglas Skinner and Middlebrook Port Credit Soaring Creek Lawrence Webber Arthur Nightingale Rockwood Walter Webster Bucy Quebec C. A. Downes Guelph Alice Gertrude Booth Elijah Booth Harriette Elen Clark West Shefford Bury W. Walter Webster Harrette Harold Acton Lila Anithony West Palm Beach Florida Webster St. Paul's Anglican Church W.A W. G. Luxton Mra Cc. A. Downes Fairview Cemetery Roger Osborne Milton Downes Difford Robert Webster

For Sale Listings From Park Ave to Acton

Readable classified items show multiple sale notices and rentals. Items include a typewriter for sale at Park Ave, a colony house with brick siding, various clothing pieces, a two tone enamel coat, a rug, a grey tailors suit, poultry and chicks for market, several used cars from 1940s and 1980s, and a large bedroom for rent with board included in Acton and Georgetown areas.

Acton Builds Theatre Amid Deteriorating Streetscape

An early notice reports Acton moving from a gaping front teeth metaphor to erecting a new theatre as weeds and billboards vanish. The ad promotes Insul Brick for home warmth and durability, inviting orders before limited supply runs out, and mentions coal deliveries on Mason and McDonald Birds as families seek improved housing.

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