Notices of Births Marriages and Deaths
Obituaries and notices list Jah Ann Soper widow of Alexander Hunter at Harris Street Rockwood aged 96. George White Peal beloved husband of Myrtle in Ontario aged 58. Robert Charles Leavens son of John and Sarah Leavens died after an accident in Acton aged 66. Gowdy of Acton Ontario died at Toronto General Hospital aged about 64. Funeral from Main Street Acton to Knox Presbyterian Church with Masonic service and interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Harris St
Rockwood
Jah Ann Soper
Alexander Hunter
Pheal
Hoc! Ontario
George White Peal
Myrtle
Bradley Hamilton
Leavens
Acton
Ontario
Robert Charles Leavers
John and
Sarah Leavens
Gowdy
Toronto General HospItal
Fairview Cemetery
Couple Thankful After Barn Fire And Death Notice
Mr and Mrs W J Cox thank those who assisted at their barn fire. Mrs Rudolph Spellvogel expresses appreciation for visits cards and gifts received during her hospital stay. Richard L Leavens and Mrs I reply to many kindnesses and sympathy after the sudden death of their brother Robert C Leavens. Services of Mr Gower and friends who helped are gratefully remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Cox
Rudolph Spellvogel
Nya Hospital
Richard L
Ex attracts crowds with new attractions in district
Labor Day a week from Monday and school reopen a week from Tuesday. Yesterday was a record breaker but today starts clear. The Ex will draw crowds from this district starting tomorrow with many new attractions. Acton Boys and Girls Band presented a concert last Sunday evening under Bandmaster Chas. Mason. The program was varied and pleasing though the applause was disheartening.
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Acton
Chas. Mason
US Election Whoopee and Canadian Trade Risks
The piece argues that US political conventions excite but do not aid governance and warns Canadian readers that US trade barriers and embargoes risk harming Canada’s beef exports and overall export market. It notes potential shifts in US policy could reduce demand for Canadian goods if the US tightens imports.
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United States
Europe
National Exhibition invites Ontario school children
Since its inception the Canadian National Exhibition has emphasized educational features with departments appealing to youngsters. Each year more than six hundred thousand Ontario school children receive a personal invitation to attend as guests of the directors.
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Ontario
William N D Gowdy Remembered as Acton Pillar of Community
William Newton Douglas Gowdy a longtime Acton resident and active community leader died Tuesday at Toronto General Hospital. Born November 1870 in Guelph, he worked with Standard White Lime and Toronto Lime Co, later retiring to Acton in 1943. He served as Sunday School superintendent choir leader elder on Esqueaing Council school board member and a Mason. Survived by wife Mary A Roppmann son Douglas Morrison Gowdy and siblings, his passing marks a loss to Acton and district.
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William N. D. Gowdy
Actton
William Newton Douglas Gowry
General Hospital
Toronto
Acton
Guelph
Brampton
Wm. Gowdy
William Gowdy
Thomas Gowdy
Muddy York
Margaret Moore
Thomas Moore Sr
William Gowidy
Standard White Lime Co
Beachville
Toronto Lime Co
Limehouse
Wl Goardy
Walthe OY We Pease
Naviner
Hfe
Gowdy
Ufe
Go Gowdy
SS. No. 9
Dolly Varden
Gypsum Lime and Alabastine (Canada) Ltd
Mary A. Roppmann
Douglas Morrison Gowdy
The
Financial Post
Thomas
Miss Nettle Gowoy
John Kenedy
Tavice
Mary Ellen Holmes
Wm. .Gowdy
Fairview Cemetery
Sale of organ factory in Renfrew county town
The Renfrew Mercury records the sale of an organ factory in a Western Ontario town once used for instrument making. It notes the organ’s rise to near ubiquity in homes, but now few want to buy one. Auctions avoid listing such items and churches favor pipe organs too large for homes.
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Renfrew Mercury
The
Canadian Statesman
Bowmanville
Ontario
Ann O
New York
Road courtesy urged for passenger safety on the road
A civic note emphasizes courteous driving to protect passengers and other road users. It warns against frightening passengers with foolish risks and urges motorists to prioritize safety, calm, and consideration behind the wheel.
Nassagaweya 4B No 7 Community News Roundup
Local notes from Nassagaweya 4B No 7 recount visits by Mrs Margaret Wobinson and families, summer holidays including Mr and Mrs Stan Noblinson, and other residents traveling or hosting. barn fire during an electrical storm injures no one. Busy Bean Women's Institute August meeting reports delegates, plans, papers on home economics, and social events.
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Margaret Wobinson
Ancanter
Stan Noblinson
David Howden
Milton
J. J. Kennedy
W. J. Doughty
Mordon
Oakville
C. E. Davenport
Stephen Cordiner
Acton
T. Kennedy
George Robinson
Wilmer
Wm. Coxe
St Helena
No. 7
Percy Boynton
Toronto
W. E. Britton
J. Graham
Alex Graham
Caledon
Stan Robinson
Jennie Howard
Rees
McLean
Little
Adelaide Hoodless
Farmer Institutes
Dept. of Agriculture
Tuck
For Sale Items Range From Farm Equipment To Brick House Keyed
A jumble of farm gear and a brick detached house are offered for sale. Listings include power cleaned seed wheat No. 1 Cornell 595 and Dawson Garden Chaff No. 1, several tractors and farm implements, a 1949 Rover Sedan, and a brick home on Wilbur St with a sun room, baths, and a full basement. Contact J H Boulton Acton and Thos Hewson Georgetown for details.
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Beatty
Cornell
Dawson Garden
Gandon Laalle
Acton
Hockwood
Snow
John Given
Dawson's Garden
BE AL Welr
Milliken
Aginlcourt
Wubur St
Rower Avenue
J. H. Boulton
Wilbur
St. Phone 173
B.p
Dodge
Ford and
Ford and Ferguson
de Laval
Ford- Ferguson
Rover
Waterloo
C. P
McCormick Deering
For Rent Rooms Available in Acton Area
For rent two separate rooms in Acton area. One large double bedroom with all conveniences. Apply Mrs Orrie Lamb Acton. Also room for rent in central location in Acton. Apply PO Box 39 Acton.
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Henry Hunter
Orrie Lamb
Acton
Box 39
Mackenzie Insulation Promises Cool Home Summer and Winter
JB Mackenzie & Son advertise insulation solutions to keep homes cool in summer and warm in winter. The note invites readers to visit their office and compare prices, claiming quick, inexpensive cooling and heating benefits. The call to action mentions Acton Park Pavilion event Saturday night for enjoying the coolness.
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Acton Park Pavilion
Executor's Sale at Trafalgar Township Farm Lot Con 10
Auction notice for sale of the SAM HtCCORDINGLY farm at Lot and Concession 10 Trafalgar Township. Sale set for Saturday August 28, 1948 at 1 p.m. Hindley & Ellott are the auctioneers with J Thompson as clerk.
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Sam
Lot & Con
Trafalgar
Auction Sale of Household Furnishings at Acton
The administrator for the estate of the late Mrs Daniel Lawson offers a Saturday sale at her Church Street residence Acton at 7 pm featuring a grand piano Acme range electric stove plate iron kitchen cabinet china cabinet clock chairs settee sewing machine and more plus coal. The house and lot will also be offered with reserve and sale for cash. Auctioneer WM Gibson Gu elph 14W.
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Hay
Daniel Lawson
Church
St. Acton
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