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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 05, 1948
Page
8
Births and obituaries from Guelph area notices
GERVAIS and PRIESTLEY announce births, Elizabeth Jane and Karen Elizabeth, at Guelph General Hospital. Strovan, Varcoe, McDonald, Weir, Cheyne, Brownlow, Barr and Cornell reflect new births or memorials. Obituaries list Weir, Brownlow, Barr, Cornwell, Stuckey, Stewart with dates January and February 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gervais
Vo Mae
Aubrey Nervais
Guelph General Hoxtal
WHS
Karen Elizabeth
Brian
Sharon
Thanks for Support After Our Loss
The family of Rey Jo Anderaan mourns the death of their sister and thanks friends neighbors and clergy for expressions of sympathy flowers cards and help during the bereavement. Sisters Emma and Gertrude and nephew Arge'd Sunter acknowledge the kindness shown by Rev Charlton Dr Leon and the nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Jo Anderaan
Charlton
Leon
Emma
Gertrude
Arge
Shrinking Empire Faces Burma's Move Toward Independence
Four days after the New Year the British Commonwealth lost 261,000 square miles and 1.5 million people as Burma declares intent to become an independent republic outside the commonwealth. Analysts wonder how this will shape the region's future and whether Burma will regret leaving the long rule that tempered their sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Commonwealth
Burma
Commonwealth
Fim
Obituary of John Edgar Gamble longtime Acton resident
John Edgar Gamble died suddenly last week after leaving for work at Beardmore and Co. He was born in Erin Township, spent most of his life in Acton, and served 40 years at Beardmore. A Fire Brigade member for 50 years and former fire chief, he held roles in Fire Chiefs Association of Ontario and Knox Presbyterian Church. He was survived by his wife Edith Campbell, daughter Thelma Greer, two sisters, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Johnstone and Rurley Funeral Home with interment at Fairview Cemetery, Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souin Ledgar Gamble
Indead
Vuewtay
Mddle Gamble
Neardmorey Co
Jte
John Edgar Gamble
Thomas and
Mary ‘Gamble
Erin Townaltp
Tie
Acton
Reardmore and Co
Acton Fire Brigade
Fire Chiefs Association of Ontario
Knox Presbyterian Church
Orange Order
Acton—Lot
Noyal Wack
Royal Scarlet Ordoya
Gamble
Edith Mas*Campbell
John Whiteside
J. Livingston
J. Givens
Messrs
O. Brown
F. Dawkins
Wm. Roszel
W. Frankum
K. Browne
Harry Gordon
R. E. Eakins
Ella Laird
George Stewart
Wes, Marchment
C. K. Browne
W. McHugh
Rs. F. Kingsmill
Chas
W. P. Brill
Lorraine
Don
Ymca Board of
Fire Brigade
Neighbors and Friends
Beardmore — Foremen’s Association
F. Anderson
Donna
Abbie McClure
Geo. Campbell and Luenn
F. Salt
Beardmore & Co., Ltd
Beardmore Employees’ Association
Cutsole
Beardmore & Co
Royal Black
Guelph
S.C
Harry Campbell
Mina Millar
van Norman
Wood. Greer
Pioneering Spring Preparations and Local Happenings
Weather eases as days lengthen and preparations begin for oat crop gathering. Winter memories fade with new wartime houses near occupancy and a Knox Choir house warming. Odeon Theatre work advances on Mill Street while Fo To and Mrs Cook report Freddie’s safe arrival in Johannesburg and CON RD plant shifts to Guelph from St Marys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frends
Wor Plant
CON RD
Juveniles Take Top Place With 7-5 Friday Victory
Acton juvenile squad wins over Georgetown in Acton on Friday. Overtime period sees the triple A strike twice, securing the win and setting up a clash with Milton for a right to advance in OMALA play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Acton
Triple A
Hads
Owbleh
Acton Ih
Milton
Omala
Hamilton
Brill
Braves
White Huffman
Haines
Schenk
Giuld
Townsley
Zajac
Lawson
Tyler
Dunn
Larne Etwas
Kirkwoxrs
Dillon
Gi. Thompson
Wilts
Dy Hamilton
C. Haines
Jolden
Peck
Bullivant
Huffman
Louth
Norton
Ingles
Golden
Kentner
le Lan
Hamilton Shenk
Shenk
Yuri Tyler
Georgetown and Acton School Play Hockey Here
Georgetown High School battled Acton High in a close ice hockey game on a Wednesday afternoon. Georgetown led early then Acton tied it before Georgetown edged ahead 2 11 in their favor with Agar contributing the push and the locals facing penalties without a score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
ACTON
Georgetown High School
Acton High
Jocal High
Agar
Papertowners
GHS
Haal
AJ Hos
Tegether
Gami
GTDS
Tome
Weather Jokes Reflecting Canadians Cheer in Hard Weather
The writing notes how Canadians turn extreme conditions into humor. It cites cold and hot day jokes about feeling weather, praising the cheerful spirit that helps people endure storms. It emphasizes turning discomfort into lightness and resilience.
FOR SALE Seeds and machinery from local suppliers
Seed grain and hybrid seed corn oats peas and wheat advertised by William Couse and Sons Ltd and other dealers. New Jeeps trucks tractors and related equipment offered by Ton Hewson and others. Tenders invited for interior painting at Public Utilities Office and Council Chamber with deadlines in February 1944. Lost Persian paw neckpiece reported between Marin and Main Streets with contact phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Wisconsin
Willam Couse and Sons Ltd
Streetaville
International
Krss International
Dodge
Lafayette
Clark
Georgetown
Marin
Main
Opportunity to establish with Watkins District
An advertisement seeks ambitious individuals aged 25 to 55 with a travel outfit to join a profitable business opportunity. Full details available by writing to The J R Watkins Co Dept O M 6 2177 Masson St Montreal Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
JR Watkins Cong
O-M
Masson St
Montreal
Quebec
Estate of John Bidgail Gamble Claims Notice
Persons having claims against the estate of John Bidgail Gamble of Faquesaga Township, Tinton County, deceased January 1944, must prove them to the undersigned by February 21, 1948. After that date the estate will be distributed, leaving claims unproved. Dated February 4, 1948 at Acton Ontario. Cor Leatherland, Administrator Scheer for the Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Esques
Cantala Nyo
Othe
Osumdo
Belruary
ISIS
Toronto
Ade
Rags
Levaderton
Secretasy
John Bidgail Gamble
Faquesaga
Tinton
COR Leatherland
Ontario
Scheer
Adm Nistra
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