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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 10, 1942

Page

8

Duby and McClure births and Simpson obituary notice

At St James Hospital Guelph on December 30 1942 Alfred Duby and Dorisa Bilton of Acton announce a son Dirk McClure. Jane McClure daughter of the late Joseph and Mary McClure. SIMPSON In loving memory of George S Simpson who died December 1 1944. Ever remembered by wife and family.

Maier Halulman-Storey Thureday St. Andrews Manse Ichener Rev Franke Ne An A A Storey Acton Rim Reginald Arthur Hallman Ph G. Relat Mand M. Hallman Kitchener Dirk McClure Bower Feenue Phtar Oe Jane Meclure Joseph Mary McClure Simpson George 8 Spnon

Acton Pre Christmas Shopping and local updates

Acton merchants extend shopping hours with evening openings before Christmas. Milton is re elected mayor and council by acclamation. Snow shows drifted accumulations in town as sun returns after a three day blizzard. George Somerville sells most of his Glendale Farm dairy herd to a American exporter. Farmers from Acton district attend the T. G. Aitken sale. bidding is described as brisk with many cattle sold before dark.

George Somerville Glendale Farm Acton Anle T. G. Aitken Prink Hydro

Labeling Requirements for Disinfectants and Phenol Coefficient

The text explains that labels must state the disinfectant’s strength as a phenol coefficient compared to carbolic acid. A coefficient of 2 means twice as strong, 15 indicates fifteen times stronger, ensuring purchaser protection through clear potency disclosure.

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Acton Citizen Withdraws Name From Reeve Candidacy

In Acton December 1942 LB Chalmers announces withdrawal of his name from the bid for Reeve. He cites desire to avoid an election for the chair and notes possible plebiscite needs next year to decide expenditures, expressing thanks to supporters and intent to continue serving Acton.

Acton Paris Reeve Coung Reeve T Chalmers

Miss Jane McClure Rites Mark Acton Farewell

Miss Jane McClure died after a health decline, at her Bower Avenue home in Acton. She was the eldest child of Joseph and Mary McClure, born at Stewarttown, an Acton resident for 49 years and active in family, church, and community life. Funeral Saturday at home, Rev Forbes presiding, interment Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. many out-of-town relatives attended.

Jane McClure Bower, Avenue Joseph and Mary McClure Stewarttown Acton John McClure Sarah Hurat Forbes. Thomaorl Knox Church Fairview Cemetery Mernsra Bert Mangon E. J. Hoasard Geo. Smith Geo. Dersereault Nell McNabs Alex. Orr Thos. A. McClure Edith McClure Streetaville Geo. Hurst Toronto Milas Jessie Morrow Weston Mins Frances. Hurst Creemore Mra L. Frowe Bracebridge Jor, Hurat Trenton Jon. Hurat Georgetown Pte. N. Hurat Simcoe N. Hurst Heber W. Williams Heber Williams General Hospital Heber Wesley William Williams Merchants ‘Bank Bank’ of Bank of Montreal Masonic Order Dowlands Man Revi- Ar W. Fosbury Fred +Williams Fred Moore Byron Moore Tyrone Earl Somerville

Obituary for Richard Thurtell of Ingersoll and Trinity United

Richard Thurtell, a longtime Ingersoll resident and active member of Trinity United Church and local fraternal orders, died aged years. Survived by two sons Walter L. Ingernoll and Dr Wilfred Thurtell Newport Oregon, a granddaughter Margaret, and two grandsons Richard S S Thurtell and Stuart L Thurtell. Funeral at Preston T Walker Funeral Home then Wenham Street residence followed by service at Trinity United Church with large attendance. Interment at Ingersoll Rural Cemetery. Bearers listed. Emerson quote included.

Ant Ingersoll Richard Thurtett Trinity United Church King Hiram Leigo A. F A.M Poaltion Na Order of Foresters Tewaa Xona Walter L. Ingernoll Wilfred Newport Oregon Margaret Thurtell Lac Richard S&s Thurtell R.C.A.F Oversews Stuart L. Thurtell RCAF Mr. Thurtell Preston T. Walker Wenham Street R. H. Parr R. A. Facey Ingersoll Rural Cemetery F. Earl Johnston Basil Wilson James Sinclair L. V. Healy W. W. Wilford Squire Moyer

Notice Prohibits Bicycle Riding on Sidewalks in Acton

Notice warns riding bicycles on sidewalks in Acton is forbidden by law and requires lights from dusk to dawn. It states a final warning before court summons for continued violations and cites several accidents as justification.

Acton Alan

Obituary of Ingersoll Resident Richard Thurtell

Richard Thurtell of Ingersoll Ontario dies at his home 158 Wenham Street on Thursday November 26 after years of arthritic health. A valued citizen and uncle of A T Brown Acton he built a drugstore and mentored son Walter L Thurtell in continuing his work. Born near Rockwood, apprenticed in Guelph, he moved to Tweed or seoll four years ago and remained deeply involved in town affairs and educational conversations. His kindness and tolerance left a strong impression on the community.

Ingersoll Tribune Thurtell A.T. Brown Acton Richard Thurtell Ingersoll Wenham Street Mr Thurtell Walter L. Thurtel Mr. Thurtell Pp. Rockwood Hiss Guelph Galas Teeswater Tweversoll

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