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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 24, 1949

Page

8

Births and memorials flash in local notices and poems

Hindley announce birth of daughter on February 15 at St Joseph's Hospital Guelph. Acton and Toronto families share arrival of son William Pearee Alcander on February 10. Obituaries and memorial verses mark deaths and remembrances from 1947 to 1948 in Ontario, with names including Norris H. Wlack, Gertrude May Heriven, Tammy Duby, and Wm Hutt.

McLyop Irene and Andy Melsod Irene Kryer Acton Kartelscourt Ave Toronto William Pearee Alcander Sc Church Breet Monway Gertrude May Heriven Annie

Local thanks after bereavement from friends and neighbors

Acknowledgments express gratitude for sympathy cards flowers parcels and visits during illness and bereavement. Messages from Alice YooLeitch Annie and Mr Jos Flynn credit neighbors for support after the loss of James Flynn and reflect lasting appreciation.

Mra YooLeitch Annie

Local notes and events touch Easter and cattle markets

The report mentions Good Friday falling on April 1, forecasts spring ahead of year, and notes Robertach quoting for a Dublin bee. It also records a meeting at Mart House, early spring notions, and Grant Samppsli of Moffat visiting Perth Scotland for a cattle sale, aiming to buy more Shorthorns for his Perthshire establishment.

Grant Samppsli Moffat Perth Scotland Bfoffat

James Flynn obituary in Fasquesing Township

James Flynn longtime Fasquesing Township resident dies at 75 in St Joseph's Hospital Guelph after weeks of illness. He farmed with his brother Joseph and was a devout member of St Joseph's Church Acton. Funeral Mass at St Joseph's with burial in Dublin Cemetery. Pallbearers listed from among neighbors and lifelong friends.

James Flynn Fasquesing St Joseph's Hospital Guelph Martin Flynn James Joseph Acton James Wignn St. Joseph's Church St Joseph's Church Father Morgen Flynn Gavin Cree Guelph General Hopital Erin Cree Sarah Jane Cooper Truce Leltch Jean Jamea Mathew Allen Craig A. McEachern Elizabeth Erin Township Annie Leltch Victor HN Rumiey O R Filndill Fame Plot Fairview Cemetery Messrs F Gray A. Saund Fifthtone Ralph and Howard Worgan Mra Jo Millington Mra. N. Bulfeck Metara A Swackhamer A. Kerr A Saunders J. Lightle

Greenock WLI meeting notes address timely talks

The Greenock Women’s Institute met on February 16 at Mrs J Allen’s home chaired by president Mrs A McKeown. Guest speaker Mrs Robertson Ospringe spoke on helpful hints for WI branches urging on time meetings balanced programs and engaging demonstrations.

Greenock Mra J Allen Mes A McKeown To Hemsley Mra F. Johnson Op Roebertson Ospringe F .Johnson Hog Turner Taetta Haugh of Patterson Rebatation Mohan Murat

Valentine Supper Enjoyed At Parish Hall

A parish Hall Valentine supper featured meat from Schneider's of Kitchener. A short film of Schneider's plant and farms and a Canada wildlife film followed a brief musical program before the group sang God Save the King.

Sir Alban’s Schneider's Kitchener Bergen Schneiders Canada God Save Stu King

Erin Council Acts on Sheds and Road Expenditures

Fern Township Council met February 14 with all mentors present. By laws authorized buying Hillsburg Baptist Church Shed for 1000 for township machinery storage and road expenditures for 1940s projects including Construction 16000 Maintenance 16000 Machinery Repairs 3000 Misc 5000. Licensing dogs under act approved. Reeve and Clerk to seek statutory road grant 30408.17. Erin Township joins Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities with 500 membership fee. Donations and accounts paid. adjourned for March 7, 1949 at 10:30.

Fern Township Reese Goldwin Burt Hillsburg Baptist Church Department of Highways Erin Township Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities Hamilton Salvation Anny, Run Fire Brigade Stanley Sonclair

Ho Down Jamboree at Penguin Club Draws Big Local Turnout

This week features a town wide Ho-Down Jamboree hosted by the local club at the Penguin Club. Guests will include three visiting organizations with badges to exchange and a Halton Cowboys appearance for square dances and novelty numbers.

Penguin Club Uweeded Ning P.m Akita Halton Cowboys Untermisshem

New Club Hosts Music Extravaganza With Guest Conductor

The Penguin Club presents a varied program this week featuring guest maestro R Spielvogel filling in for C W Mason. Visitors attend as the lineup aims to boost audience turnout and support for the event through executive input and promotion ideas.

Bok Penguin Club Wa

Auction Ad Lists Tractors and Farm Equipment for Sale

Classified notice details immediate delivery tractors including Ferguson John Deere McCormick Deering and other farming machines. Also lists manure spreaders refrigerators threshing machines hay tools and used trucks with contact Apply Thos Hewson Georgetown Area.

Hornet Sauna Gall Obey Gihaon Ferguson John Deere McCormick Leer Dng Faeman Mo Ite Manery Harrie Stew Fleman Aine Mil Purner Wold KMNG Afber Maces Willys En Durant Rogers George White & Sons McCormick Deering Crain Thos & Hewson Georgetown

Acton High School and St Alban's Theatrical Night

Mackenzie reports a fine Acton High School performance at Commencement and Friday night a new play by St Alban's THON ROY titled The Minister's Aunt. Local talent on stage boosts spirits, despite not matching New York standards.

Acton High School St Alban’s

Auction Notice From Local Farm Sale

A public auction is planned at a farm owned by Chan Auntin to sell property. The notice indicates restructuring and reconstructions connected with the farm and its assets. Authorities and dates are not fully legible in the text.

Chan

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