Obituary for J Robert Hall former Acton resident
Former Acton resident J Robert Hall died suddenly at Wingham District Hospital on July 26 at age 75. He moved to Wingham in 1935 and worked at W H Gurney and Son Glove Works until his death. He is survived by his wife Janet Craig three sisters and one brother. Funeral services held July 29 at R A Currie and Sons with I O O F and church involvement noted. Pallbearers and flower bearers named. remembered by Storey Glove Co. employees and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Robert Hall
Acton
Wingham
Wingham and District Hospital
William Halli
W. ‘H. Gurney and Son Glove
Works
Janet Craig
Whitechurch
Nellie Merkley
Toronto
Marjorie Hall
Wilfred ‘McEachern
Laura
William
Scarborough
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Obituary for Luella Brignall Former Acton Resident
Luella Mae Brignall died July 20 1966 in Toronto Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Funeral held July 22 in Toronto with Rev Jewell officiating. She was born 1894 in Erin Township, daughter of James and the late Mrs Reed, wife of Harley L Brignall. Survived by two sons Douglas of Antaster and Robert of Chatham, a brother Harold Reed, seven grandchildren, and 45 years in Toronto. Interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Mae Brignall
Reed
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Toronto
Acton
James H. Reed
Erin Township
Harley L.brignall
Windermere Avenue
Fwwo
Douglas
Antaster
Robert
Chatham
Harold Reed
Oak Ridges
Acton Golden Age Club Opens Evening With Trip Plans
Acton Golden Age Club with over 50 members meets Thursday. Reports include a Future work plan by Mrs. Winn and a bus trip to Owen Sound on August 17 via highways 10 and 6. Lunch provided, tickets sold by Mrs. Kennedy. Welcome visit by Jim Casburn praised. Eight tables of cuchre and crokinole played. July birthdays noted. Lunch served to more than 150 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hargrave
Owen Sound
London
C. Cutts
Wilds
Shultis
Lost keys recovered by O P P Detachment at park
The O P P Detachment reports recovering a number of lost keys at the park and a bicycle turned in at the local office. Owners may recover lost property by contacting the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O P.P
Snow Reunion Held at Kelso Park
The Snow family reunion took place at Kelso Park on Sunday July 10 with guests from Winnipeg. Ellwood Snow presided over a business meeting then led games and races directed by Lloyd Marshall and Miss Stella Snow. Prizes went to children and adults, honoring longtime members including Mrs Isabel la MacDowell, Mrs Wreatha Huggins, and Albert Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow
Kelso Park
Winnipeg
Isabella MacDowell
Wreatha Huggins
Albert Anderson
Ellwood Snow
Lloyd Marshall
Stella Snow
Sculpture model at art gallery exhibition note
Visitors to the Art Gallery of Toronto view the Pioneer Family sculpture by Josef Drenters of Rockwood created for the Ontario pavilion at Expo 67. Drenters received 24000 from the Ontario Department of Economics and Development to build the piece. The Belgian-born artist is assembling a towering Ontario pioneer monument while other top winners, including Michael Snow, prepare works that were not accepted for Expo and will tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Gallery of Toronto
Josef Drenters
Rockwood
Ontario
Fxvpo
Drenters
Ontario Department of Economics and Development
Joseph ‘Drenters
Michael Snow
Acton News Reels Show Wide Summer Travel and Visits
A stream of local residents report holidays and visits from Lake Simcoe to Georgetown, Muskoka, Windsor and beyond. Families, friends, and neighbors gather for anniversaries, moving days, and welcomes as residents return from trips and tours across Ontario and the United States.
Summer Assistants at Local Library and School Addition
Two pert and pretty teenagers, Miss Ann Watson and Miss Cheryl Lee, train as summer library assistants alongside regular librarians, to serve as summer replacements and aid during the school year. Work continues at a rapid pace on the new Speyside school addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Watson
Cheryl Lee
Speyside School
Grass Fire on Abandoned Nassagaweva Farm
A grass fire raced through tinder dry pasture on an unoccupied Nassagaweva Township farm Wednesday night. Acton firefighters battled the blaze using brooms and a water hose, driving the flames away. Rollie Heights, the renter moving in soon, has vacated the property and cleaned the site. no one was present during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweva Township
Acton
Rollie Heights
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I.O.O.F
Maitland Lodge No. 119
William Reed
George Robinson
Harvey Aitchison
Gordon Robinson
W. H. Gurney
Wes Tiffin
Kore
Alex Craig
Harvey Craig
Garth Hall
Gary McEachern
Mr. Hall
Storey Glove Co
Luella Brignall
Runnymede United Church
Jewell
Fairview Cemetrey
Lakeview
Discount Centre
Main St
Glidden
Kelso
Sherry Rygersberg
Jeffrey Snow
Vicky Lynn Hembrull
Lydia Gates
Gregory Snow
Larry Snow
Elizabeth Anderson
Beverly Durant
Ron Snow
John Snow
Norman Anderyson
Joe Anderson
Nancy Barry
W. Durant
L. Bang
A. Gates
J. Polo
C. Snow
Ken Gates
Mary Anderson
Mrs. S. Snow
Wayne Gates
Karen Barry
Hivee Press
William Strothers
Reg Hoare
Wayaga Beach
Charles Hansen
Guelph General Hospital
Cliff Ashley
East Coast
James A. van Fleet
Lake Simcoe
Audrey Allen
Detroit
A. M. Macpherson
C. O. Banner
Georgetown Memorial Hospital
Harold Townsley
Florida
Howard Pearce
Ritchie MacMurray
Sandy Cove
Nova Scotia
Tom Perkins
Lake Couchiching
Norman Waterton
G. S. Matthews
Dwight
Harold Perkins
Wasaga Beach
Murray Scoyne
Clarence Greenway
Blenheim, Ont
Alex Near
Jack Walker
Mark
Mrs
Jack Cook
Muskoka
Harold
Mike) Coxe
Helen Withers
San Diego
California
George Withers
Millie Roles
Jessie Kentner
New York
Pennsylvania
Frank MacPherson
Edna Snyder
Hazel Campbell
L. Beaupre
Mowbray Place
Norinda
Quebec
Mr. Beaupre
Rexdale
M. Bride
St. Catharines
Charles M. Davidson
Marie Brice
David Pink
Frank Pink
Malton
Dale
Ottawa
Jimmy Louttit
Alice Smith
Kacaboka Falls
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Jenner, Iddisteigh
Brooks
Zyg Luty
Ann Marie
Michael
R. D. Buckner
Miami Beach
Dr. Buckner
National Association of Coroners
H. C. Rognvaklson
Elliott Lake
Mr. Tatton
Churchill Road South
L. R. Waterton
Georgetown
Mr. Waterton
American Motors
John Krapek
T. Bray
Karen
Sandy
John
Sville
Jimmie
Jennifer
Elizabeth Corner
Sterlingshire
Scotland
Mrs. Kula
Miss Corner
Whitney
Terry Wilson
Andy William
Jimmy McDonald
Ron- Henry
Gordon ‘Mason
Brian McCristall
Bill Stuckey
Bob Dennis
Gus Holmes
Joseph Lasby
Lorraine
Gordon
Edmonton
Dave Kentner
Geraldine Calder
Lloyd Bartlett
Fort Colborne
W. D. Robertson
Islington
Fred Andersons
M. Sturdy
Lucia Sturdy
Ted Franklin
Nelson Court
Janice
Neil
Franklin
Library Board
Rangers
Keith Ranney
Ernest Coles
Guelph
Hartley Coles
Elizabeth
Barry McKeon
Clemens
Mich
Terrence Bottomley
Paul Coles
Terry Coles
Timmins
Mary Magdalen
Pat
Stratford
Chas. W. Landsborough
Bob Landsborough
Mac Sinclair
Baby Gina
Gordon Park
Cathy
Petrolia
Dave Syer
Sarnia
Hugh Reid
H. L. Griffin
Samico Kic An
Safeco
Denny’s Insurance Agency
Mill St. E. Acton
Mill St. E
Verity
Bell Canada
Jack Ridley Cartage
Best Buy
Butter Horns
Supreme Brand
Hamburg
Wiener
VOGUE
Sunshine Fresh Produce
Sunrist
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