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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 29, 1963

Page

11

John Logie Moore R Pity Magg rae dies after seven weeks

John Logie Moore a longtime Moorefield farm resident aged 36 years died after seven weeks in Toronto General Hospital. He married Mary Harvey on June 30 1927 and served Knox Church as elder and usher for decades. Survived by several sisters he was interred at Fairview Cemetery after funeral at Knox Presbyterian Acton.

Toronto John Logie Moore R. Pity Lot i Logie Real Detce Moorefield P Farm Mary Harvey Acton Dufferin Knox Church Knox _Presbyter Fel Avarites Dufferin School Moore Liberal Association Beardes Margaret Fieming Seattle Kidavehington Kisrlotte Moo Alice Moore Ken Annie Brownlee Vancouver B.C Jane Wardle Alice Mayre Milton Florence Butts Knox Presbyterian Church A. H. McKenaie Fairview Cemetery Thomas Cunnin Ham J. J. Esbenry Kellynes Robertson Uglas ‘Robertson Sessalon

Wedding of Evelyn Bird and William Speck at Ashgrove United Church

Evelyn Bird of Georgetown and William David Speck of Hornby married at Ashgrove United Church on July 26 with Rev. John C. Hil officiating. Attendants included Mrs James McPhail and Miss Mary Speck, bridesmaids Miss Marilyer Weigglesworth and Miss Susan Alexander. Church décor featured pink gladioli and white shasta chrysanthemums.

Ashgrove United Church Gertrude Eve Wyn Bird R.R Georgetown Wiliam David Speck Hornby John C. Hil Audrey Brown Peggy McPhill James Carney R R. 3 Bird Ate Wilfrid Bird R.R.2 International Cooperage Company of Canada Ltd Milton Proom C. W. Speck James McPhail Marilyer Weigglesworth Mary Speck Susan Alexander

Wedding Details Highlight Hornby Couple's Day

Nowergir wore a silver locket given by the bride. Bert Speck of Hornby served as best man with George Bird of Georgetown and Howard Speck of Milton as ushers. A reception followed at Ashgrove United Church hall. The bride’s mother wore pink lace and organza with white accessories, and the couple planned a wedding trip through Algonquin Park and Gravenhurst. They reside in Hornby after returning. Guests attended from multiple Ontario communities and Michigan.

Algonquin Park Gravenhurst Hornby St. Louis Michigan Hamilton St. Catharines Oakville Port Credit Belleville Milton Georgetown Acton Ashgrove Portland

Robert Wallace Dies After Prolonged Illness in Acton

Robert Wallace of Acton died Monday at Sunnybrook Hospital after a lengthy illness. He lived in Acton for 40 years and was 75. A former Beardmore employee, he worked there over 30 years before retirement. Born in Scotland to Robert Wallace and Mary McLean, he is survived by his wife Mary McIntosh and a brother and sister.

Robert Wallace Acton Sunnybrook Hospital wMr. Wallace Beardmore Scotland Mary McLean Mary McIntosh

Scottish WWI veteran Wallace laid to rest

In Scotland, Me. Wallace served overseas with the Royal Field Artillery during World War I and belonged to Branch 197 Royal Canadian Legion. Legion members paid their respect Tuesday as they paraded to the funeral home for services conducted Wednesday by Rev. Dwight Engel at Rumley Shoemaker Funeral Home with interment at Fairview Cemetery.

Scotland Wallace Royal Field Artillery Royal Canadian Legion Legion Rumley- Shoemaker Dwight Engel Fairview Cemetery

Well known Acton figure Acton Byrne dies at 71 in Pembroke

Acton resident and long time sports and community volunteer Acton Byrne died suddenly at his Pembroke home on Sunday August 19. Born in Toronto in 1913 he moved to Acton in 1919 and later served in the Canadian Army. He married Dolly Weight in 1984 and leaves a sister Lillian Brantsiw. He was active in St Josephs church and the Acton Athletic Society and earned a King Scout badge and racing cycling records. Burial with full military honors followed a Requiem Mass at St Columba Cathedral Pembroke.

Acton Carney Byrne Pembroke Toronto Camp Petawaway Dep. River Tater Western University Acton Athletic Society Cernet Othe Talien Ted St. Joseph's Catholic Church Hamilton Dingess Vinta Dolly) Weight Lillian Jim Brantshiw Arniv M Math Byrne

P M Liberary Tour Includes Oakville Burlington Milton

The Prime Minister's Liberary tour includes Oakville Burlington Milton before heading to Guelph and London for a northern convention in the evening. George Kerr is listed as a Halton PC candidate accompanying the group.

P.M Oakville Burlington Milton Guelph London Halton George Kerr Wit Company Hl

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