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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1947
Page
16
Notices include memorial tributes for Darla Weaver and Howard A Webster with reference to Caen France action in 1944. Also listed are marriage lines and memorial sentiments from family members, with partial names and places, reflecting a local obituary and notice column style.
Mr. King C. Wong thanks his customers for five years of support at the laundry business in town. Mrs. Elizabeth Jones of Acton thanks friends for cards flowers and kindness during her illness at Guelph General Hospital.
August 22 opens The Ex. Labor Day two weeks away. Acton Fair set for October 3 and 4. CNLE rail fares drop ahead of tomorrow’s Toronto service. Highway 7 resurfacing proceeds between Acton and Georgetown. Peter A. McEachern buys King Wong laundry. Balaton Band toured Blyth by bus. Wellington Model Yacht Club to demo in Acton with Acton Model Club. Ted Hansen passes all University of Toronto subjects. congratulations from Acton friends.
The Ebenezer Women's Missionary Society and Women's Association met at Mrs. C Pickett's home with 16 members. Mrs A Diamond chaired. readings covered Dr Agnew’s mission work and Bible Society efforts. Mrs J Easterbrook noted Miss Laing's death. Lunch followed. a lime trick and rust prevention note ended the meeting.
Robert Alfred Storey died August 4 in Guelph General Hospital. A World War II veteran and decorator by trade, he lived in Brantford for nine years and is survived by his widow Myrtle Claridge a son and several siblings. Funeral services were held at McGleister Funeral Home with burial at Fairview Cemetery Acton.
Wylton Todd, an Australian architect, discusses the postwar limits on British material choices while being commissioned to design St George's Chapel of Remembrance at Biggin Hill. The chapel memorializes airmen from the Battle of Britain, with panels, crests, and ceiling embroidery listing Allied pilots and units. Delays complicate completion, with a hopeful one year timeline.
The piece argues the US can pay higher wages due to greater wealth per capita, not inherently better workers. It cites climate, resources, and population density as causes, noting Canada cannot match US wage levels while wealth production stays uneven. It concludes Canada needs more Canadians to raise per capita wealth, with a final note on safely removing dried paints from bathroom fixtures.
Eramosa council debates licensing vending machines in Rockwood to ensure control. Noted are property records showing Lot 72, Ward D, Rockwood ownership and a land jog adjustment proposal for Lot 24, Concession One. Council approves grants for Wellington County Fair and Erin Agricultural Fair and discusses fighting equipment upgrades.
The story follows Mrs. Ritcher a nearly sixty year old widow in Britain who during World War II turned a felt hood and ribbons into a hat. Her hobby grew into a professional venture making hats for famous clients including Winston Churchill's daughter. She employs two assistants and designs and crafts each hat herself often staying up late.
Take notice an application under the Change of Name Act 1939 before Judge W N Munro of the Halton County Court at Milton Ontario on September 15 1947 at 2 00 PM to change the name of John Moastijevac residing Acton Halton to Johnefogline. Co FL Leatherland Solicitor for the Applicant.
Notice that Rudolf Rostijevac seeks a name change to Rudolf Boatlac in Acton Halton County Court before Judge W Isha on September in the chamber at two o clock as his wife Mona Bodlevac and daughter Annie Hoailac names also changed dated Acton July 18 1947.
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