Barber Family Welcomes Constance Rose Barber
Mr and Mrs C Barber of Church Street Acton announce the birth of their daughter Constance Rose at the Nurasing Home on August Sth. She is sister to Gloria and Wayne. Both mother and baby are well. Father Reid. Also in memory of Nosraon Christina Heid who died August 10 1940 with loving thoughts and a bible verse from family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber
Mrs. C. Barber
Church Street
Acton
Constance Rose
Nurasing
Attle
Gloria
Wayne
Acton Community Update and Upcoming Fall Events
Local note highlights Labour Day September holidays and end of summer breaks for Actonians. Sewage concerns noted for September 6 and a population contest based on the census. Rotary supper, Wool Combing Corp. block progress, Women’s Institute booth makeover, and local classifieds on house numbers and education topic poll.
Miss Somerville Bride-To-Be Entertained By Friends
On a August evening relatives of Miss Margaret Somerville gathered at the Mintressett farm home to honor the bride-to-be. Games and festivities included a bridal march by Erminly Matheson and gifts as parcels were opened. Margaret and Harry responded to toasts before lunch and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Somerville
Mro
Donald Minttresnett
Erminly Matheson
Margaret
Harry
Donald Matheson
Obituary of John W. Graham Reflects Eramosa Graham Family History
The Eramosa township mourns John W Graham who died at 74 with the Psalm Bless the Soul on his lips. The Grahams trace roots to James Graham who settled Lot 2 Concession 7 in 1842 and built a decades-long influence in Rockwood through four generations of farmers and church elders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa
Johnnie Graham
James Graham
England
Guelph
Cain
Concession
North of England
Violet Murdoch
George
John
Alo
Rockwood
George II
Jonn W Graham
Lawrence
Europe
Robert
George L
Marion
John W
Eliza Nellis
Grahams
John W . George
Joseph
Acton
Wm. Graham
United Church
Powell River
B.C
Family and friends visit Wasaga Beach across Ontario
The column lists numerous visitors and extended family gatherings. Ken Huntley and his children from Bellville visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Huntley. The Huntleys held a family reunion in Stanley Park. Erin and J Ko Courtney stayed at Wasaga Beach cottage. Various other relatives and friends from Fergus Pronto Detroit Toronto Hillsburg and Wasaga Beach spent time with hosts including the Watsons, the Addisons, the Lehevers and the Dicksons throughout the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Huntley
Bellville
John Huntley
Huntley
Stanley Park
Erin
J. Ko Courtney
Wasaga Beach
Geo Watson
Wm Donaldson
Paul
Netman Hilton
Doreen
Read
Cat Wasaga Beach
Geo Boton
War McAhee
al BR. Gowdy
Toronto
Ross Ballentine
Les Ballentine
Alf Dickson
Mrs Cummings
Leslie Jackson Little
Ann Barbour
Hillsburg
Bonna Awtrey
Art ‘Turner
Detroit
George Lush
Smith-Bell Reunion Elects Officers at Acton Home
About a hundred attend the Smith-Bell family reunion at R. L. Davidson’s Acton home with horseshoes and ball games, a lawn supper, races and prizes for all ages. Officers named for next year include President James Henderson and Vice President Stewart Eliott. Guests hailed from Toronto Guelph Niagara Falls Brantford Milton Moffat London Georgetown Galt Brookville Acton and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Davidson
Acton
Smith-Bell
June Elliott
Wayne Howden
Boo Smith
Guelph
James Nell Robertson
J. Robertson
Milton West
Presdent
James Henderson
Long Branch
Stewart Eliott
C. Pickett
Johnny Mhend Jerson
Calvin Wigood
Bert Davidson
Mr Carvell
Toronto Guelph
Niagara Falls
Brantford
Milton
Moffat
London
Georgetown
Galt
Brookville
Electric Tractors Begin Operation in Russia This Spring
Hon notes three electric machine and tractor stations started in Russia this spring. The electric tractor uses an electric motor retrofitted into a standard chassis and draws power from high voltage lines via a mobile transformer substation. A 37 acre field can be worked per transformer placement with lower running costs than gasoline engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon
Russia
Classified sale notices and goods for sale in Acton area
A dense list of for sale notices and classified items from Acton Ontario and surrounding areas. Entries include used appliances like push button radios, adjustable hospital beds, and heaters. plumbing supplies. agricultural goods. and farm equipment. Also noted are rental items, lost and found items, and requests for historic archives.
Tenders for Garbage Collection Acton
Tenders for the collection of garbage in the Municipality of Acton must be received by the undersigned until August Path at 5 pm. Tenders should be addressed to the undersigned and marked Tender for Garbage Collection. The lowest or any tender may not be accepted. Garbage includes all refuse in proper containers, plus rubbish, brush, shrubs, ashes, in cans and glass, all properly wrapped. No container shall weigh more than 60 lbs and must be placed within 1 ft of the sidewalk. The contract shall be for one year from August Bat. Hours of collection shall be the same as at present. 42 J McGRACHIE, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
J McGrachie
Auction Sale At Farm In Rural Area
Auction notice for farm sale six miles out on the highway on Thursday August Usth at 1 pm. Featuring twenty four cows and heifers, Holstein and Jersey breeding stock, fresh cows, springers, and calves. Includes milk cows, fall heifers, and young stock. strong condition and clean on test. Auctioneers Wildlaird Pressman and A J Brubracher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dling
Eiph
Uelon
Lds
aSee
Wildlaeidp Eressman
AJB Brurbacher
Painful feet remedy and debt notice in Haxters ad
An old classified style notice lists a foot pain treatment from Lee Mint at Haxters Drug Store with a price of 106 dollars. It warns that all outstanding county debts must be paid by August 20 before collection actions by Massey commence. Hatcher Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bae
Lee
Haxters
Massey
Hatcher
Acton
Park Pavilion Notes From Mackenzie News Column
Local dispatch describes park improvements including a white and green paint scheme. Women from the Women’s Institute assist with decorations while Fred Dawkins supports ball diamond related features. Mentions Abe, John Jr., and upcoming shipments as community efforts continue at Acton Park Pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
Waorenas Institute
Fred Dawkins
Kivine
Abe
John Jr
Duu
Acton Park
A Lennon for Canada and Britain’s Economic Crisis
The Financial Post argues Britain faces a grave emergency tied to half a century of socialist policy and political manipulation for votes. It says the core issue is the unwillingness of people to work hard enough and that Socialists fail to repeal human nature. The piece warns Canadians to learn from Britain’s recent election patterns and the Liberals and Conservatives' roles in adopting similar measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eget
Memoriam
Husband
Vptsghet Tnt
Tn Ling
Tacton Rotary Club
Wool Combing Corp
J. B. McKenzie and
Sona
Besxure
Aeto
John W. Grasiam
Orton
Carol Henderson
Barbara Davidson
Wayne Marshall
Bruce Eliott
Donna McMillan
Bobby Marshall
Troys
Katherine Fraser
Don McMillan
Singhe
Hazel Kennedy
Catherine McLean
Max Campbell
Arnold McLean
Aileen McMillan
Talian Marshall
RL. Davidson
Bulgar Howden
Mra T Smith
Earl and
F. L. Wrs Appraisor Realtor
Wilbur St. Acton
Ontaro
Lovell Bros. Meat Market
Barrie Brand
Tet Grade Creamery
Jean
Princess
Googie Withers Griffith Jones
Guy Middleton
Actons
Tomper Bare
Waterloo
Parade
Dormeyer
Jan Turner
Hite Meeks
Ccomelthane
Rand
Woronte Merty
Jas ‘Harmer
Acton Porte
Laewthe Rand
Seicestor
Ta Meney Holmes
Main Street
Hilton's
King and
POR Sale Cement
John Moodie
Glenwilliams
Ont
Raquesing
Toronta
J McVanel
Ltoydbrook
Rainer Ave
Toronta Dan
Kentucky
Wiltam Coust and Sons, Limited
Nes
Thompson Poultry Farm
Avery Bayar
Huttuavile
Brampton Bier
Alexandria
Ontario
Tost
Taxst Manta Waltham
Nova Scotia
John Hain
Queen St Acton
Leo Close
John Wayne and
Harry Carey Jr
Godfathers
Alene MacMahon Montgomery Clift
Leon Errol
Edgar Kennedy
Farnworth Memorials
Elora Ra
Guelpil, Ont
Autolite
Jock Attonie Crewson
Casper
Apney Poundrs
Preostudts Toronte
Johan Vo Sas Acton
MatSwain Motors
Mackenzie News
J.B. MacKenzie. & Son
A Lennon
Canada
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