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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
8
A string of town notes covers rail strike impacts, street repairs, farm plowing trends, and community events. It mentions a deadly incident with a mutilated body, a tennis club visit, a band event, a prize fish catch, and obituary for Nathaniel Given, Rosetown native and former Saskatchewan legislator.
Mrs. C W Mason a longtime Acton resident and active United Church member died Friday at her daughter Eleanor Ramsden’s home in Kenmore New York after months of ill health. Born Nellie Boyd near Arthur she married Charles Mason in Acton fifty one years ago last April. Survived by her husband a daughter two brothers a grandson and a granddaughter, funeral services were held Monday at Victor B Rumley Funeral Home with interment in Fairview Cemetery Acton. Pallbearers and floral tributes reflected community ties.
A two day Limehouse reunion for former church members and adherents, held by the WA, drew many visitors from across the region. Activities included sports in High Park, children's rides, a fish pond, and a well patronized refreshment booth. Prizes recognized many young competitors, an evening concert delighted attendees, and a Sunday service featured a sermon on Christian friendship.
McEACHERN To Mr and Mrs Alex McEachern Acton at St Josephs Hospital Guelph Sunday August 20 1940 a son. McFACHPLIN Laura and Wilfred McEachern announce birth of daughter Hattera Juan Thursday Arthet St Josephs Hospital Guelph a wee sister for Faye Rhone and Gary. BAULT Mr and Mrs John Sault Beth Harrisons 106 Chittton Head Toronto Ont announce rival at St Michaels Hospital Saturday August 10th John Marrigan brother for Mary Peggy and Cathy MASON At home of her daughter Mrs W Ramaden Kenmore NY on Friday August 10380 Nellie Jane Hoyd beloved wife of Charles W Mason Service from Victor B Rumbey Funeral Home Acton Ont Monday Interment Fairview Cemetery Acton YOUNG Suddenly at residence Church St Acton Ont on Saturday August 19th 1960 William Albert Young beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth Williamson and father of George Emily Fred Jessie and Mary in his 74th year Bo Rumicy Funeral Home Tuesday Interment Fairview Cemetery Acton BINGHAM On Saturday Aug 10 1950 at Private Patient's Pavilion Toronto Western Hospital the Rev Herbert Ho Bingham D D beloved husband of Mabel Williamson dear father of Mrs Norman J Kennedy Dori Calvary Men of Alexander Raths Tors and brother of the Hey Hingham Wheatley Ont and Mrs A Lovett Toronto Funeral service in Walmer Toad Baptial church Wednesday afternoon Interment Scarborough Memorial cemetery Mrs Albert Young and family express thanks and appreciation for kindness sympathy and floral tributes during sudden bereavement
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter TO DE hosts annual bazaar and baking sale at LOBA 1101 on Saturday September Wth Acton. A garden party at Churchill United Church on Wednesday August 30. Hillburgh Park hosts a Guelph Musical Society Band concert on Sunday August 17 at 3 pm under Dr Herron. A collection supports the Hillburgh Band.
A dense string of sale notices lists hardwood, livestock, honey, batteries, tractors, trucks, and cars in Acton and nearby. Names listed include Thomas Cutting, Kal Jennings, Colin MacColl, Ernie, T G Jones, A T Ceed ey, AK Currie, VanGooren, H H Dodds, D R Mclean, and Tom Mennon. Phone contacts and locations such as Acton, Georgetown, Cameron Street, Millan, Church Street appear with various prices and item conditions.
The article notes Acton Park as a busy area attracting locals and tourists with full picnic tables on Sundays. It highlights an infield suitable for golf and a steady stream of anglers and learners around the track area. It mentions sewer connections and corrosion resistant pipes as available, ending with an invitation to a Saturday night dance.
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