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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1953
Page
8
Camp Brebeuf wound up its season after a successful run with awards given for senior and junior campers. Honor cabins and department honors were announced, with two Toronto boys winning silver and shield cups. The note also lists congratulations for weddings and birthdays, plus community sympathy and local visitors, and a report on harvests and farm work.
Lieut. A P Bourne wed Miss Patricia Agnew at St George Cathedral in Kingston. The issue also notes weddings, visits, travel, and back to school as Labor Day approaches.
Public auction by the administrator of the estate of the late W G Chapman to sell at the late residence Lot 8 Concession 2 Eramosa on the 3rd line 1 mile north of Highway 7 between Guelph and Rockwood. Items include Massey Harris tractors and implements plus fertilizer grain cleaning gear tools and household goods. Cash on day of sale. Hindley and Elliott Auctioneers and Arthur J Chapman administrator.
Langford announces birth of Graeme Extwin at Guelph General Hospital on Saturday August 1953. Dunn announces daughter Catherine Elizabeth at Guelph General Hospital on Friday August 14 1953. Cook announces daughter Katharine Anne at Acton Nursing Home on August 15 1953. Ramsay widow Louise Fahrner of Morriston dies in Santa Clara California in her 82nd year. Soper Augusta McLain widow of George Soper funeral at Victor B Rumley Funeral Home Acton. FWNDS Charles Hynds dies at 656 Great Clarence Ave Toronto funeral and interment at Fairview Acton. Reid William J. dies at Guelph General Hospital August 18 1953 funeral at Victor B Rumsey Acton. Masonic service noted.
Williamson and Webster memorials honor fathers and soldiers with dates in 1951 and 1940s Germany. Dated remembrances from Sones and Cooper express gratitude for cards flowers and support. Roy signs as business notes announce taxi disposal and promise continued dry cleaning service.
Notice to creditors and others for the estate of Elizabeth Matilda Kenney late of Acton Halton County who died about May 7 1953. Claims must be sent with proofs to be received by September 3 1953 with deadlines noted. Dated Acton Ontario August 7 1967 CF Leatherland Solicitor for the Executor.
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