Births and Memorial Notices in Acton Column
Notices of births and memorial notices appear in Acton column entries. McLellan NelLellan in Hamilton Ont announce a daughter born February 17 1948. Ford announces son Donald Wayne born February 10 1948 at Guelph General Hospital. Heatley announce daughter Mar Jene Carol born February 12 at Acton Nursing Home. Marshall memorial for Thomas Marshall born 190? died 1943 with family sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
A. R. Ford
Donald Wayne
Heatley
Rob Heatley
Main Street
Acton
Mar Jene Carol
Guelph Street
Bobbie
Cards of Thanks for Kindness in Hospital Stay
Mrs. W. D. Barber expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and W. I. members for the cards letters flowers and candy sent during her hospitalization in Toronto and while staying in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Barber
W. I
Toronto
A. On
Ontario Power Advice During Shortage
The text urges saving electricity during a power shortage, noting mid winter thaw, recommending motorists drive slowly and courtesy, consult local merchants for value, and turn off unused lights and appliances to aid the crisis.
Wilson Hunter wedding at St Alban's Church Acton
Rev W G Luxton officiated at his first wedding here on Saturday. Ethel Irene Hunter became the bride of Alexander Mackenzie Wilson of Georgetown. Bridesmaids wore azure blue taffeta. Miss Mauretta Rowles and Miss Emily Nightingale attended. The couple will reside in Georgetown with guests from Georgetown Brampton Toronto Hornby and Rockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Luxton
St. Alban’s Anglican Church
Acton
Ethel Irene
Fred Hunter
Alexander Mackenzie Wilson
Georgetown
Frank Oakes
Ronald Hunter
Elwood Webb
Charles Coulson
Milton
Mauretta Rowles
Toronto
Emi
Emily Nightingale
Rockwood
Hunter
Mre Wow
Fan
Brampton
Hornby
Georgetown Fresh Appointments At Bank and Town Hall
Mr James Alcorn begins duties as accountant at the Canadian Bank of Commerce Georgetown branch and Cecil Dobie becomes Milton manager. Bob Galdham of Georgetown, a Chicago Blackhawks defender, suffers a cracked left forearm in Montreal last Thursday, sidelining him for a month. Charles Wilson chosen by Council as clerk treasurer tax collector for Georgetown, with PP Harrison assisting until month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alcorn
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Cecil Dobie
Milton
Bob Galdham
Georgetown
Chicago Black Hawks
Montreal
Charles Wilson
Wilson
B. Harrison
Herald
Obituary for Mrs. Annie Sprowl of Acton
Mrs Annie Sprowl a native of Esquesing township and long time Acton resident passes away at home on Lake Avenue Sunday in her eighty ninth year She was born February 6 in Esquesing daughter of Robert Watson and Fitza Cochrane She married William Sprowl and they retired to Acton twenty two years ago following farming on Third Line Esquesing Her husband died ten years ago She was the last survivor of eight children Her funeral was held Wednesday at the Lake Avenue home with Rev J M Anderson officiating Interment in Fairview Cemetery Pallbearers were Witton Todd Vernodd Norman Todd Thomas Watson Mac McDougall and Joseph Watson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Sprowl
Esquesing
Annie Sprowl
Lake Avenue
Annie Watson
Robert Watson
Fitza Cochrane
Wm. Sprowl T Cough
Acton
Sprowl
Knox Presbyterian Church
J.M. Anderson
Fairview Cemetery
Messrs
Witton Todd
Vernodd
Norman Todd
Thos. Watson
Mac McDougall
Jos. Watson
Famous Passion Play to Be Shown Here
People of Acton and district can see the world famous Passion Play motion picture Golgotha based on Burg and Oberammergau productions. Shown at Knox Church Acton on Monday March 1 at 8 p.m. Admission tickets on sale. Film in English with music by renowned composers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
District
Golgotha
Freiburg
Oberammergau
Europe
Knox Church
France
United States
Annual Report Reveals Duke of Devonshire Chapter LoDE Year’s Work
The Secretary Lillian Cook outlines a year of activity for the Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODe. The chapter held meetings, expanded membership, awarded school prizes, donated to numerous charities, supported flood and relief efforts, and organized clothing drives for Britain and Poland. Financial receipts totaled 657.96 dollars from fees, donations, a bazaar and tag days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
A Cook
WE. Smith
Anton Jacks
Trouton
Poland
Britain
England
Lucy Morrison
Endowment Fund
Nastk Hospital
India
Navy League
Upper Canada Tract Society
Canadian Mothercraft Society
Seamen's Amenities Fund
National Shipping Fund
Children's Aid Society
Acton Band
Halton Musicrs Festival
Princess Elizabeth
Institute For the Bind
McFaul
Lakeside
Isabel Anderson
Tom Watson
John Gray
Mac Aylsworth
Mather
CC. I. Anderson
Veldhuis
Acton Fair Board
Acton Free Press
Beardmore and Co
Acton Council
Graham
Gandiner
A. Mason
E. Barr
Soamely
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
Lillian Cook
Missionary Society Monthly Meeting of United Church
The regular monthly gathering of the Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs E J Caldwell's home with Mrs Caldwell presiding. Devotional led by Mars Moffat and Mrs F Cleave, Christian Stewardship by Mrs I Pickering, Community and Friendship by Mrs F Cleave, and the Study Book by Mrs BR Arnold, assisted by several members. A prayer session for missionaries in India was held led by Mrs Lt Pickering and a vote of thanks was given to Mrs Caldwell for her hospitality and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
E. J. Caldwell
Sires
Selwood
J. Lambert
Missionares
India
Lt. Pickering
Caldwell
For Sale Items and Farm Equipment Declutter
A jumble of classified notices offers York sows, winter coats, a baby bath, Hallett farm parcels near Erin Acton, seed grains grasses and clover, and various vehicles and machinery including Willys Jeep and Cockshutt tractors. Also listing lost items a green truck rack between Acton and Orangeville and an electric floor polisher with vacuums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Alno—neveral
W. W
Bruce
R.R
Acton
Erin
Astrakhan
P.O
Orangeville
Auction Sale in Acton of J B McMullin Property
Auction at Main Street Acton on Saturday February 130 o clock features Chesterfield Suite set coffee table lamp radio phonograph double beds sofa chairs radiators and more items. Two family apartment house to be offered at same time with reserve terms to be announced. Hindley and Elliott auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. McMullin
Main Street
Acton
Pierre
Conner
Baty Walker
Dodge
Termson
Gale
Hindley & Elliott
Erin
Milton
Opportunities in Rural Watkins District Trade
An established Rural Watkins District opportunity for an aggressive person aged 25 to 55 with or able to secure a travel outfit. Promises a profitable business venture. For full particulars, write to The J. St. Watkins Company at 2177 Masson St Montreal Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
J. St. Watkins Company
O-A-9
Masson St
Montreal
Quebec
Tenders for Wood at School Hadtions Esquesing
Tender notices invite bids for 40 cords of beech and maple body wood cut 12 or 24 inches plus 24 cords of kindling 12 inch lengths. Delivery and piling at schools. Sealed bids due February 20. R F Evans secretary treasurer Township School Area No 1 Georgetown Ontario. B-22-2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Evana
Treas
Araa No. 1
Esquesing
Georgetown
Ontario
Public Auction to Sell Farm Stock and Implements
Instructions from Art Brown Son announce a public sale at Lot 19 Con 3 Two of Esquesing on Tuesday March 1 o'clock. Items include horses harness saddles cows Holstein Shorthorn Jersey Durham red and white cattle hogs poultry farming gear and milking machines. Cash terms no reserve proprietor out of feed auction day clerk 37 23 Art Renton Mindley Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ART BROWN @ SON
Durham Cove
ReydTolstein
Yorkshire
York
H.p
West
Also Mentioned on This Page
McLelllan
John NelLellan
Hamilton
Memoriam
Marshall
Thomas
William
Laura
Clifford
Hydro
Wilson-Hunter
ST. Alban’s Church
Milton Welding
ST. — Milton
Lins K
Kennedy
Box
Enn
Ontaro
Tone
Cecil A. Carr
Savage Optical & Douglas
Tel
Devonshire
Lo.d.e
United Church “Missionary Society
Albert White
Lovell Bros. Meat Market
REEF
Noe VT
Schneiders
Hydro Electric Power Commission
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Pallant’s
Mill Street
Miniipum Charge Soc
Rexton Data
Gov
Bray
Hallett Farm
Eramosa Road
Howitt & Howitt
Douglas Street
Guelph
Wwiam Couse and Sons Ltd
Streetsville
Alberta
O.A. C
Wisconsin
Willam Couse and Sons Ltd
Willys Jeep
KS International
Nash
International
Rogers
Tom Hewson
Fl Holmes and Song
Halton Co
Tuawleigh
Mont- Deal
B.D. Young's
Milton Dtintel
Domestic Animal Service
McKim—Bros
Farnworth Memorials
Ont
Art_Renton
Nmindley & Elliott
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