Notices of Births Marriages and Deaths in Acton Ont
In Memoriam notices and poetry lines appear for August 1948 births marriages and deaths. Janke Po o F PDIxD ris St Rockwood Jah Ann Soper widow of Alexander Hunter in her 60s. George White Peal aged 18 years beloved husband of Myrtle. Bradley Hamilton in 18th year. Robert Charles Leavens of Acton in his 66th year following accident. Gowdy Toronto General Hospital August 24 1948 Gowdy of Acton beloved husband Mary A Gowdy and father to Douglas Gowdy. Resting at Main Street Acton funeral Thursday at 4 Knox Church interment Fairview Cemetery with Masonic service.
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Leavens
Acton
Ontario
Robert Charles Leavers
John
Sarah Leavens
Gowdy
Toronto General HospItal
Whehlein Gowdy
Mary A. Gowty
Douglas Gowdy
Toronto
Nettle M. Gowdy
John Kennedy
Annie
Guelph
Thomas
Main Street
Knox Presbyterian’ Church
Fairview Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Fire Aid and Grief Support
Mr and Mrs W J Cox thank helpers who assisted after a barn fire. Mrs Rudolph Speilvogel appreciates visits cards and gifts during hospital stay. Richard L Leavens and Mrs thank friends for kindness and sympathy after the sudden death of brother Robert C Leavens. Services of Mr Gower and the friends who helped are gratefully remembered.
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Laalslili
Hesse
W. J. Cox
Rudolph Speilvogel
Richard L.leavens
Mra
Epty
Robert C. Leavens
Nev
Mr. Gower
Ex will draw crowds from district with new attractions
The Ex opens tomorrow with many new attractions. Acton Boys and Girls Band, directed by Bandmaster Chas Mason, gave a single concert last Sunday to a good attendance despite subdued applause. The week brought heat, but today starts clear. Labor Day is a week away and schools reopen next Tuesday. Some of next January’s plans are anticipated.
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Thi
Acton Boys and Girls Band
Chas. Mason
U S ELECTION WHOOPEE and Canadian trade concerns
The article notes that U S convention exuberance may not aid governance and warns Canadian exporters that U S trade barriers and embargoes could hurt meat sales and overall exports. It argues US policy shifts could force restrictive measures impacting Canada’s economy.
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United States
Europe
Canadian National Exhibition invites Ontario schoolchildren
From its inception the fair has emphasized educational features and invites more than six hundred thousand Ontario school children each year as guests of the directors. Each child receives a personal invitation to attend.
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Ontario
Obituary of William N D Gowdy Noted Acton resident dies in Toronto
William Newton Douglas Gowdy longtime Acton figure and community helper died at General Hospital in Toronto on Tuesday. Born in Guelph in 1870 he led in business church civic work and local education with roles at Toronto Lime Co Limehouse and Acton. He leaves wife Mary A Hoppmann son Douglas Morrison Gowdy siblings and was buried in Fairview Cemetery under Masonic auspices.
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William N. D. Gowdy
Acton
Willam Newton Douglas Gowdy
General Hospital
Toronto
Guelph
Brampton
Wm. Gowdy
Wiliam Gowdy
Thomas Gowdy
Muddy York
Margaret Moore
Thomas Moore Sr
William Gowily
Standard White Lime Co
Beachville
Toronto Lime Co
Limehouse
Hfe
Gowdy
Ufe
Esqueaing
Mr. Gowdy
Dolly Varden
Gypsum Lime and Alabastine (Canada) Ltd
Fairview Cemetery
Sale of organ factory in Renfrew Ontario noted
The Renfrew Mercury reports the sale of an organ factory in a Western Ontario town. The piece reflects on the organ’s decline in popularity and its waning place in homes, noting auctions skip sale bills and churches use larger pipe organs.
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Renfrew Mercury
The
Canadian Statesman
Bowmanville
Ontario
New York
Road Courtesy Promotes Passenger Safety and Shared Roads
A vintage plea urges drivers to consider passengers’ safety and peace of mind. Courteous driving reduces fear by avoiding reckless risks and shows respect to other road users.
Busy Bees hold August meeting at Wallets Institute
The Busy Bees of Wasmon a Institute held their August meeting at the home of Mrs. Jennie Howard. Mrs. Peter McLean was chosen delegate to the Area Convention in Guelph and plans for a November bazaar were made. Mrs. Little spoke on What's In a Name and a problem box note warned of a currant cane disease.
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Margaret Robinson
Ancanter
Stan Robinson
David Howden
Milton
J. J. Kennedy
W. J. Doughty
Morden
Oakville
C. E. Davenport
Stephen Cordiner
Acton
Kennedy
George Robinson
Wilmer
Acton RR
Wm. Coxe
St Helena
Jennie Howard
Peter McLean
Guelph
Little
Home Economics
Tuck
Finlay
No. 7
Percy Boynton
Toronto
W. E. Britton
J. Graham
Alex Graham
Caledon
Adelaide Hoodless
Farmer Institutes Whder
Dept. of Agriculture
For Sale Various Farm Stock and Equipment Listings
Multiple listings include four horses and mares, Belgian, contact B Snow RoR 2 Acton. Also Wheat Commercial No 1 Cornell 595 high yielding smut resistant valley and Dawson's Golden Chaff No 1 third generation. Detached brick house for sale with details and immediate possession. J H Boulton Wilbur St phone 173. Several farm machinery items for sale including tractors, grain drills, power cultivators, trucks, milking gear, hay equipment, and garden tractors. Contact Thomas Hewson Georgetown phone ww.
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Beatty
Cornell
Reg
Dawson Calden
Gantan Taalle
Acton
Rockwood
Dawson's Golden
Wubur St
Rower Avenue
J. H. Boulton, Wilbur
St. Phone
Ferguson
Ford and
Ford and Ferguson
Ford- Ferguson
Rover
Waterloo
McCormick Deering
Thos. Hewson
Georgetown
For Rent Room in Acton Shared Home
For rent large double bed room with all conveniences in Acton. Apply Mrs Orrie Lamb Acton. Also room for rent in central Acton location. Apply PO Box 39 Acton.
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Orrie Lamb
Acton
Mackenzie Insulation Ad Promises Summer Coolness
An ad from Mackenzie & Son touts insulation to cut heat in summer and warm in winter. It invites readers to visit the office and price insulation, promising low cost for real comfort, and ends with a note about enjoying Acton Park Pavilion.
Executor's Sale at the Trafalgar Township Farm
Auction of farm property owned by Sam Hcordingly at Lot and Con 10 Trafalgar Township set for Saturday August 28 1048 at 1 pm Hindley and Elliott Auctioneers J Thompson Clerk proceedings to transfer title under an executor sale description of farm assets and location shown.
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Sam
Lot & Con
Trafalgar
Hindley & Elliott
Auction sale of house furnishings for estate of Mrs Daniel Lawson
Instructions from the administrator for the estate of the late Mrs Daniel Lawson auction at her Acton Church Street residence on Saturday September 7 at 7 pm. Cabinet grand piano Acme range electric plate iron kitchen cabinet and more plus a coal quantity. The house will be offered for sale with reserve bid. Terms cash. WM Gibson auctioneer. Guelph 144W.
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Hay
Daniel Lawson
Church St. Acton
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