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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1940
Page
9
Obituary notices from Acton area January 1940
Deaths listed for William John Awrey Michael Flynn John Weatherston and Lex Douglas with funeral details at Acton and Guelph General Hospital. Also notices for Beatty Arnold Montiel and a general remembrance message from family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awrey
Guelph General Hospital
William John Awrey
Acton News Roundup Highlights Local Events and People
February snow wanes as border sun returns. Acton V hosts evening groups at the town hub while Mason Knitting moves to a larger plant on Guelph Street. Reports note injuries at Beardmore plant and local farming sales to Quebec Agricultural College. A Leap Year Carnival at Acton Arena on February 21 draws plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Knitting Company
Guelph Street
Leafs and Canadiens end in a four four tie
In a postponed Midget Hockey League contest the Leafs fought the Canadiens to a four four tie at the Arena on Theday at 4 15. Leafs led until late in the third before the Canadiens surged to three unanswered goals, then the Leafs equalized. Leafs scorers were Young 1 Lambert 2 Brunelle 1. Canadiens scorers were Pryor 2 P Turkees 1 Stewart 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leafs
Canadiens
Leaf
Young
Lambert
Brunelle
Pryor
P. Turkees
Stewart
Flynn and Easterbrook Families Mourn Losses
Michael Flynn of Esquesing Township died at Pontiac Michigan on January 23 at age seventy four. He was born in Esquesing and lived in Detroit Portland and Pontiac. survived by wife Mary A Grose and son Robert plus brothers Joseph and James. Funeral held at St Andrew’s Church with burial at St Andrew’s Cemetery. William James Easterbrook of Winnipeg died January 12 at 68. employed in Eaton’s Engineers’ Department for 35 years. He moved from Ontario to Winnipeg 40 years ago and is survived by two sons, a daughter, second wife Leila Easterbrook, and siblings. Funeral at St Margaret’s Anglican Church with Elmwood Cemetery burial. Masons and Shriners participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Flynn
Josep _and_Jamee Flynn
Esquesing
Ase
Pontiac
Mich
Mr. Flynn
Detroit
Portland
Oregon
Pontiac Mich
Mary A Grose
Saginaw
Robert Flynn
Adams
Ore
Joseph
James
Acton
Flynn
St. Andrew's Church
Timothy Kroboth
8&J. Andrew’s Cemetery
W. James Easterbrook
Winnipeg
William James Easterbrook
Ruby Street
Engineers
T. Eaton Co
Campbdellvile
Ontario
Easterbrook
St. John's
Eyr Eo Behls
Leila M. Peapst Easterbrook
William F__Easterbrook
Brandon
H. John Easterbrook
Toronto
Mary Easterbrook
John
William
Chisholm
Milton
William Moore
Chas. W. Johnston
Edmonton
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
Elmwood Cemetery
W. Glover
James 8. Cochrane
James Stewart
J.lamonte
T. Horne
James A. Davidson
R. A. T. Birt
A. Stevenson
J. ©. Grant
E Dixon
A. Murray
E. R. Tennant
S. Taggart
Masonic Lodge
Mr. Awrey
Gideon
Margaret Awrey
Erin Township
Second Line
Erin
Guelph
Mimosa Methodist ‘Church
Dublin Street United Church
Ellen Morris
Henry
Actor
Wm. Sunley
Wm. Leslie
Shiloh
Leonard
Hilsburg
Herbert
Rural Ontario funerals mark a life of service and farming
The obituary notes the funeral of James McLean aged 73 of Erin Township born on the family farm. He served as a school trustee and was a Liberal, survived by wife Agnes Couch and son Donald. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery Acton.
Air Commodore Cluffe Appointed Head of No 1 Training Command
Air Commodore A. Al. Cluffe of the Royal Canadian Air Force is named officer in charge of No 1 Training Command in Canada under the Commonwealth Air Training scheme. The program trains airmen from across the Empire in Canada. Photo by Frederick William Lyons and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. AL. Cluffe
Royal Canadian Air Force
No. 1 Training Command
Canada
Empire
Frederick William Lyonde and Sons
Funeral service for local municipal enthusiast held
A funeral was held Tuesday for a resident noted for keen municipal interest. Interment took place at Mimosa in Erin Township. Reverend Harold Stainton of Dublin Street United Church conducted the service. A solo was rendered by Mrs. Lionel Allan. Grandsons Elgin Awrey Ivan Awrey Gordon Tanne Lorne Peer attended alongside nephews Toon Loree Roy Leslie Cecil Leslie Ernest Awrey Harold Morris and Ross Jamieson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mimosa
Erin
Harold Stainton
Dublin Street
Acton Woman Mrs Gordon Hayward Dies in Toronto
Mrs Gordon Hayward born in Acton spent most of life there before moving to Toronto about 25 years ago. She lost eyesight years earlier yet attended College Street Baptist Church. Survived by husband and daughter in Brooklyn with three grandchildren. Funeral services held in Toronto and Acton with interment at Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N.Y
Helen
Gordon
Herbert Cook
P. J. Smith
Winnipeg
Man
Judson Worden
Toronto
Joseph Worden
Battle Creek
Mich
William Worden
Acton
Trusl
G. A. Leichieter
Johnstone & Rumley
G. A. Leichleter
F. G. Burrill
E. G. Baxter
Leichleter
Fairview Cemetery
At, Brown
T. M
Sutton
Joseph Whitham
Jack McGeachie
John McCuen
College Street Baptist Mission
Clarence Price
Gladys Hindman
AT. Brown
Jos. Hurst
Skating Party Success and YMC A Activities Recap
Senior members held a well attended skating party and dance last Saturday with plans for more events through the winter. Junior Girls missed a Guelph swimming trip due to YWCA cancellation, but social activities continued at the Y. The Juvenile Team joined a four team league in Rockwood Eden Mills Guelph Acton, losing 3 5 at Guelph in their first game, next game in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
Junnior
Guelph
Yav.c.a
The
Rockwood
Eden Mills
Acton
O.A.C
Visitiing
Acton’ Indies
Nelson
Commission Eyes Thawing Machine and Meter Installations
The commission debated buying a thawing machine to clear ground for water services and installed two meters to monitor supply. Trials in Brampton prompted a decision to seek more information before proceeding. Superintendent to arrange meters and thawing plans limited to Acton Hydro served areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salon
Brampton
Acton
Ward 6 nurse scolds patient over repeated face washing
In a humorous exchange a nurse remarks Ward 6 is very good looking and jokes that the patient has already been washed by three nurses this morning. The nurse cautions not to wash his face again.
Juniors Clinch Play-off Berth with Two Wins
Acton Juniors beat Burlington 11 to 1 to secure a playoff berth. Acton led 2 0 after first period, 5 1 after second, and 11 1 at full time. Scorers included Nichols 3 Blow 2 Tyler 2 Brush 2 Murphy Marzo 1 each with Holmes in net. Miltons loom next as key rival in upcoming matchup Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Acton
Bunk
Acton Nets
F-Holmes
Ken Blow
Nichols
Blow
Tyler
Brush
Murphy
Marzo
Holmes
Guy
Bartlett
Burlington, Hall
Williams
Taylor
Weekend and Weekday High School Fixtures
Schedule lists games for Burlington at Milton and Milton at Georgetown tonight Bol ton at Georgetown Monday Milton at Acton Tuesday Georgetown at Guelph with matches centered on local teams and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Milton
Bolton
Georgetown
Acton
Guelph
Bolton We BT
Guelph Sithirs
Letters Recalled In Engagement Breakup
A girl questions why the fiancé wants return of letters. He says he paid an expert to write them and may use them again someday, implying possible future leverage or legal risk.
United Young People hear Miss Cowie on Canadian art
On Tuesday evening the United Young People's Union held its weekly meeting directed by Literary Convener Miss Isabel Cowie. She spoke on famous Canadian artists writers and musicians giving brief biographies. The session opened with a sing song and ended with group games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Young People's Union
Isabel Cowie
Sandy faces rent hike over supper costs
A landlady raises weekly board and lodging from seven fifty to eight fifty, citing Sandy’s hearty appetite. Sandy pleads he is already “killing himself” trying to eat at the original rate, urging reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Injury at Beardmore Co. plant hospitalizes worker
Mr. E. W. Masters suffered a severe fall Monday at the Beardmore Co. plant, slipping from a box onto cement and injuring his back and spine. After X rays at the hospital he is confined to bed at home, with friends hoping for a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Masters
Beardmore Co
Not Sea Monsters in Kipper Box Mystery
Mrs Skinflint eyed a box of kippers and questioned the price with a sharp, humorous exchange. The fishmonger explains six cents, noting the kippers are small and come from the North Sea not Loch Ness.
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Paeeng
Michael Brother
James Yon
Douglas
Guelph General Hosao
Saerca
Lex
Misa Douglas
Johnstone & Rinley
Memoriam
Arnold
Beatty A. Apse
Montiel
Acton V
Murray Smith
Beardmore
G. W. Murray
Agricultural College
Quebec
Girls’ Guild of Knox Church
Acton Arena
the Frere Priss
England
Acton Boys
George Lazenby
Nick” Nicolak
Princess Pats
James McGeachie
48Th Highlanders
James McLean
J. A. Murray
Ospringe ‘Presbyterian Church
Messrs
Albert McCutcheon
Wiliam Robinson
Robert van Norman
Robi. Fisher
J. E. Pearen
G. H. Pesten
Fairview
Agnes Couch
Donald
McLean
Donald McLean
Scotland
Neil
Alexander
Mary
Gilbert
Sinclair¢Annié
Leslie
W. J. Awrey
Perth Street
Mrs
Gordon Hayward
Royal ‘A Comfortable
4 Daughters
Lane Sisters
Gale Page —_ Jeffrey
Lynn Claude Rains
May Robson
Robert Montgomery
Earl of
Chicago
Edward Arnold Reginald Owen
Edmund Gwenn
Commission
Goy
Cee
Cornish
M._ Young
Hamilton
Miltons
Iu T-wap
Miss Cowie
United Young People
Monsters
J. Cadesky Optometrist
Printer and Publisher
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