Blow-Suddenly Passes At Acton Ontario 61
At Acton Ontario on a Sunday in December 1945 the husband of Alice Gertrude Overholt rie Sheldon Blow died in his 61st year. He was president of Acton Machine and father of Doris Jack Kenneth Margaret and Melbourne. Family thanks War Service League and friends for support during overseas service and after his passing. Enduring gratitude to Rev Mr Thomson for comfort.
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Blow
Acton
Ont
Rie Sheldon Blow
Acton Machine
Alice Gertrude Overholt
Doris
Mra C
Graham
Jack
Kenneth
Margaret
Melbourne
Tom Watson
Acton and Vicinity War Service League
Mra. F
Joan of Cars
Thomson
Wod Wend
Belles
William Reid
Jackie Roberts
Crawford’s Pond
de Morse
Woolstock
Anne AfeDonahi
Ronald Roberts
Miggk Kaureen Roberts
Toronto
Charles Roberts
Elizabeth Morles
Fie
Teen McLaren
Hamton
Thomas McPhail
Roto McPhail
Kong
White Christmas and Holiday Messages In Local Notes
A white Christmas followed rainfall with a quiet holiday mood. The county hockey season opens in Acton tonight with Milton as the opponent. Mrs. Robert Patterson suffered a fracture to her right wrist after a fall leaving Know Church after the evening service.
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Acton
Milton
Robert Patterson
Esven- Ingo
Know
Milton elects two codweilors amid crowded polling
Milton voters chose two codweilors from four qualified as ballots failed to confirm the first nomination. Victor Nettis led with 207 votes and Harold Whewell earned 217 to secure the two seats. The piece notes returning servicemen Gowland and Pearson arriving home from overseas posts and references family ties.
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Milton
Polly
Victor Nettis
Pally
Harold Whewell
Hod
Gowland
Momtas
Canada
Bermuda
Tie
Queen's Own
Riese
Holband
Belgium
France
Mra Moe
Gowland Amt
Milton High School
Cpl
Community News Of Local Returns And Festive Fire Party
Rima A. W. Stevens of Guelph Line arrived home from overseas aboard the Monarch of Bermuda. M W Kenney of Bellview Avenue was greeted after four years of service overseas at the Trades School. The Fire Department hosted a Christmas party for members and families with Charles Jackson of Hamilton entertaining. Santa distributed oranges nuts and candy to children while wives received chocolates. no turkey for Christmas dinner for the department families.
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Rima. A
Hamilton
Santa Claus
Fie
Christmas events and community notices from St David’s Church
Christmas events at St David’s Presbyterian include a cantata On Wings of Angel Song performed by the church choir with solos by J Ko Mabron and K Farty among others. Community notices list local residents visiting, Christmas gatherings, and a near accident at a local furnace. several families in Campbellville and nearby towns are mentioned with holiday plans and travels.
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Stew
Phompson
Acton
St. David's Church
John MacNeil
St David's ‘Presbyterian Church
Marilyn Moore
Beth Vogue
J. Ko Mabon
Kid Farty
Joyce Cowper
Nell McPhail
Murray McPhail
Helena Clement
Ryan
Duffs Church
Morriston
Nouste
Ladies Aid
Robert Menzies
Mea
Mo L. Graham
Weston
David Mahon
Windsor
James Mahon
Dante Inglis
Roae
Azores
Nixon
Ancaster
Beattie
Ridgetown
Doa Elsley
Plumber Passes Trade Test Then Appointed Cook in China
A twenty year old plumber applied for military service and, after completing a lead pipe joint for a trade test, was marked as "Joint very neatly done." Days later he was posted as head cook in the officer's mess while China Proper is praised as a well watered country.
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Oficer
Christmas Day Reflections From A Saskatchewan Family Chronicle
The writer recalls Christmas as a present day event, describing family scenes on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Gifts are exchanged with warmth, a copy of Nellie McClung’s The Stream Runs Fast is gifted, and plans for an early departure due to worsening weather are noted as the day ends.
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Hartily
Nellie McCtuni
Heo
Daughter
MeClung
Mee Tung Tso
Perseos
Saskatchewan
Announee
Christmas Peace Ends With New Year Cheer
A hopeful note as travelers end a Christmas Day journey and look to a safe return to the city. The text marks a peaceful conclusion after six years, bidding readers a Happy New Year with warm wishes.
Twenty Years Ago From the Jasua of the Vice Press
A 1925 year end recap notes Toronto watch night services and a United Church choir cantata The Light of the World was sung for shut in members A farewell gathering honored Mrs Dellene before her hospital departure Marriages include Annie May Gilles and John Gould Gilles and Grace Thomson widow of the late George Mitchell observed December 29 The article also cites Victoria as Canada’s busiest port with 5961 ships in 1940 versus 4082 at Halifax
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Toronto
Reeve Mason
United Church
Mroo
Min Whamnas Gibbons
St Josep's Choir
Dellene
St Michaels Hospital
DE Mitchell
Bramoan
Grace Schale ‘Thomson
George Mitchell
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Chronicles
Ginger Farm
Acien
Qwendoline P. Clarke
Duc
Mey
Mars
Owas Po
Rob
Bert
Tom
Jasua
Vice Press
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Hes Wee Kone
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Victoria
1. Co
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Piera Rd
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Hattery
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ROYAL
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James’ Ee
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Technicolor
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Maureen Q'Hara
Paul Henrod
Edie Bracken
Veron
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Arthur Take
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Shirley Temple
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Betty Huston
Barry Fitzgerald
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House Paints
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Business Directory
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Symon Block
Mill Street
Acton Offics
Reslisacs Clares
H. G. Joyce Barthor
Madici
HL. Elliotts
McNiven
Bigin Street
Hugh S. Austin
Sdental Murgeon
Poederick
A. J. Buchanan
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Leishman Block
RFUAL
C.F. Ceatherland
B.A. Acton
Harrister and Holiciter
Lnsuer
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Langdon & Aylsworth Barristere, Holiciters
Cooper Huilding R. Macintyre
Aylaworth
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Gregory Theatre
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
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Metropolitan Ride
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Toronto Bly At
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G. Oakes
Veterinary Nurgeon
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REAL
Willoughby Farm Agency
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Real Fature Broker General Insurance
Wm.r. Bracken
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Gray Coach Lines
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