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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 21, 1933

Page

8

Births Marriages and Deaths notices 1933

Listings show a December 1933 birth to Mr and Mrs Barth Caledon a daughter. Died at home Frankforst Township Friday 1933 Joseph Maude in his 80th year. Thompson Ellen Margaret Bell widow of Anerae died at St Josephs Hospital Guelph December 18 1933 funeral 62 Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown. Huffman memorial verses for Edward Huffman died December 26 1932 and John Edward Huffman died December 26 12 47 at Seattle memory of loved ones by mother sister and brothers and wife and family.

Franhosa Township Priday Joseph Maude Thompson St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Ellen Margaret Bell Huffman John Edward Huffprot Weattle

Acton Christmas Shopping and Community Events Highlight Week

Community notes from Acton reflect a busy festive week with stores offering extended hours for Christmas shopping and strong stock levels. Local committees plan the Community Christmas Tree distribution for December 29 and Legion groups report prize winnings and a memorial service.

Death of Miss Mary Winson in Chicago

Family of the Inte William Mason learns of the death of Miss Mary Winson of Chicago the last surviving member of the Mason family. She was 71 and had suffered paralysis with two weeks illness. Amos Mason visited her in Chicago last week. She had resided in Chicago for many years.

William ‘Mason Chicago Mary Winson

Obituary notices for Hiltz and Maude in Eramosa Township deaths

Two families in Eramosa Township mourn the deaths of William Hiltz aged about 72 and Maude Maude aged 80. Mrs Hiltz died after a heart attack at her daughter’s Dun dalk home, while William Hiltz died following an operation at Orangeville Hospital. The Hiltz family has ties to Tarbert near Grand Valley and Acton. Maude Maude leaves a widow and several children Wesley Melancthon Township Archie Edward Esquesing Town ship and Frank predeceased him. Funeral services for Maude were conducted by Rev. McLeod at the home with interment in Everton Cemetery. pallbearers named Sims McLean Herbert Black Willige Bap Ann B. Nelson John.

William ‘W. Hiltz Proton Township Hiltz Samuel Rathwell Dundalk Hilts Orangeville Hospital Hiltz Was 69. They Came Ton From ‘Tarbert, Near Grand Vabity.~ Mr. Hilts Eramosa Township Joseph Frank Simday Mr. Mcleod Everton Cemetery Messrs Sims McLean Herbert Black Willige Ann B. Nelson John

Dr John Urquhart Mourned in Oakville Longtime Physician dies at 89

Dr John Urquhart one of Canada's oldest practising doctors dies at his Colborne Street home in Oakville on Sunday aged in the 90th year He spent most of life in Oakville with studies in Trinity Medical College and Edinburgh He practiced to the end and was active in public life. funeral held at his home and Oakville Cemetery with Rev C K Nichol officiating He leaves a son Dr A M Urquhart Preston and two daughters Mrs B A McCleary Oakville and Mrs F S Minns Toronto His wife Mary Teeter predeceased him.

John Urquhart Canada Colborne Street Oakville Trinity Medical College Edinburgh Urquhart Great Lakes Ontario Presbyterian Church A. F A. M A. M. Urquhart Preston Mra A. B. McCleary Mra. F. S. Minns Toronto Mary Teeter C. K. Nichol Oakville Cemetery

Acton Council Concludes Term Reappoints Welfare Board

The Acton Welfare Board personnel, serving since October 1932, are reappointed to continue relief administration for the needy. Councillors praise the board’s efficiency and the officers and press receive thanks. The council ends with adjournment at noon and notes on press fairness and future learning.

Acton Thetford W. A. Lasby Cemetery Board Lasby McMillan S. M. Lasky

Eileen and Marion Discuss Charley's Marriage Readiness

In a brief exchange Eileen asserts Charley has funds to marry while Marion questions whether he can sustain a marriage for a lifetime. The dialogue highlights contrasting views on finances and commitment.

Eileen Charley Marion

Girl Guide News Holds Parish Hall Meeting

Wednesday evening a short Guide meeting in the Parish Hall was presided by Mrs. Pearen the new Captain. Mr Earl Cooper spoke on Ambulance Work and First Aid with a course to continue next Wednesday night at 845 inviting Guides and others interested in first aid. Captain announces next Wednesday meeting at 730 sharp in the Parish Hall to plan for the New Year and 1934.

Pearen Earl Cooper

The Flying Horse Swinging Game Through Ages

A historical note on the flying horse swinging game, from medieval tournaments to modern youth pastimes. Boys and girls enjoyed swinging, with a horse model at the end and rings to grab on each pass, echoing knightly training and playful challenge.

Married reader warns that listeners hear little good

A married reader recalls her husband telling her to listen and notes that listeners rarely hear themselves praised. The anecdote highlights the irony of listening and marital tension in a brief, quotable aside.

Farewell Gift to W M Nisbet of Acton Bank Official

Friends of W M Nisbet, longtime Bank of Montréal accountant in Acton, gathered after hours to present a Ronson cigarette lighter and a written address. C H Harrison read the tribute and E J Hassard presented the memento as Nisbet prepares to move to Alliston.

W. M’ Nistet Bank of Montréal Ronson C. H. Harrison E. J. Hassard W. M. Nisbet Acton Ontario Alliston Bill W. K. Graham B. G. Arnold G. A. Dills W. Arnold V. B. Rumby Eric Smith H.G. Fraser J. M. McDonald Mr. Nisbet

Worthless Stock Certificate Called a College Diploma

A student quips that his framed diploma is actually a worthless stock certificate, suggesting he completed the school of experience rather than earning a formal degree. The remark frames college as experiential learning rather than formal credentialing.

Market quotations for Toronto commodities and animal prices

Quotations to shippers and retail trade list butter creamery solids No 1 at 23 to 23 1 2 cents and 22 to 23 1 2 cents for other grades. Prices cover butter prints churning cream young turkeys over 8 pounds old roosters rabbit and geese rates and carlot wholesale prices for Ontario potatoes and New Brunswick Prince Edward Island varieties. Hides skins wool and hay and straw prices are provided for Toronto dealers and shippers with ranges for city and country hides and various wool grades plus baled Timothy and straw prices.

Toronto Secones Co Ontario New Brunswick Prince Edward Usland City

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