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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
16
Notices of marriages and obituaries from Ontario communities list birth announcements and family tributes. Includes Richardson daughter Mary Isabel, Hassard Baker nuptials, Nellis death, Turner memorial, Ware memorials, Gibbons tribute to Paul, Robertson memorial, Webster memorial with bereaved families named.
Pte Bill Turner thanks the Acton War Service League and friends for kindness while overseas and a prisoner of war. Pte John D Graham thanks the War Service League Thumbs Up Club and parcel and letter helpers. Pte Earl Water acknowledges Acton Vicinity War Service League and helpers for parcels and cigarettes.
Service at Rockwood United Church honored Smith Burns Ness known as Smith Nellis RR1 Rockwood who died suddenly on Monday of a heart attack in his 70s. He was born November 7 1875 in Scotch Township and lived at Thue Springs before moving to the Firth Line of Eramong in 1917. Survived by wife Julia Ann Johnston two children Cecil H Nellie and Ednat Williamson six grandchildren and several siblings with many predeceased. Funeral officiated by Rev John Watt with burial at Fairview Cemetery. The Acton Women’s Institute held a picnic meeting with Andrews of local community and a Sports program following including races and awards.
The radio note lists several civic holidays and upcoming local events. It mentions a fall fair schedule, renewed public notices, and resumed activities after a period of delivery delays. Two residents, including Mrs. Oakles and Norman Longpatrevet, suffered fractures from Sunday park falls.
Nassagaweys Township farmers gathered August 7 for the Halton Federation of Agriculture rally led by President Arthur Diamond. Kenneth Netzener spoke for the Ontario Federation as R. S. Heatherington outlined a year plan with twenty sound-film centers.
Esquesing Township Council meeting notes show approval of a $100 donation to The Nick Children’s Hospital Building Fund. Financials list payments to Municipal World and local services, with pledges and road accounts approved, and adjournment set for September 4.
County officials announce awards in a pupil essay contest amid council notes. Discussions cover arranging with the Railroad Board, allotting county office space for the School Nurse Service, and funding for the Meattn program while committee actions set future meetings and by law references.
Knox Church WM. 8 met August 9 at Mrs R Patterson's home with Mrs R Mo McDonald in charge. Mrs FL McCutchson read Scripture and reports from the Secretary and Treasurer were accepted. A memorial for the late Mrs William Thompson was noted and a Peace Thanksgiving Fund collection taken.
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