In Memoriam Notices From Acton and Surrounding Towns
A collection of obituaries and thank you notices from Acton Ontario and nearby areas. Entries mention the deaths of Jan See cee and others, expressions of gratitude from families including Hodge Walter, Reo, Soper, Allan Smith, and spouses. The notices acknowledge condolences, cards, and well wishes during illness and bereavement, with community ties to Lake Avenue and Guelph area institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Smith
Lake Avenus
Acton
Roe Gualph
Toronto
Knox Club
Smith
Guelph General
It 1858 Local Notes Acton Milton Highway News
Heavy rains kept the Acton Milton highway in fair condition though damp conditions persist. The Free Press urges readers to sign letters for publication and notes police transfers, new street lights, and upcoming mid winter ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Milton 2
Potato chip industry trends reveal rising US investment
At a Potato Association of America meeting officials note 30 million bushels of potatoes yearly become chips. Four pounds of raw potatoes yield one pound of chips. In 1945 federal data show $985 million invested in potatoes and related capital goods with growing output. By 1948 production and packaging expanded to 3560000 cellophane bags and a total industry value near $2.6 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potato Association of America
United States
Pennsylvanis
No Disappointment and the Storm Cellar Tale
A Oklahoma woman grows embittered by yearly storm cellar trips as her family endures spring tornadoes. After a house is wrecked, her husband consoles her with a grim quip about liking what she sees after surviving a storm. In Syracuse a street scene ends with a neon sign flashing Nuts above two radical speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Atreet Corner
Syracuse
N. Y
Obituary notices for George Forbes and Mina Kennedy
Obituary items report George Frederick Forbes died in Lachine Quebec on December 38 148 and services were held at Victor Rumily Acton with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Born 1891 he worked for Aviation Products Co and served in WWI. survived by four sisters and two brothers with pallbearers named. Also listed are Mina Kennedy widow of Frank Kennedy who died suddenly in Hamilton in January 1980 aged 77. She came from Neilston Scotland and lived in Whitby and Acton. service followed by interment at Wallview Cemetery with pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Frederick Forbes
George Frederick Forbes
Lachine
Que
Victor B. Rumilay
Acton
Foreman
Fairview Cemetery
Forbes
Mary Campbell
William H. Forbes
Montreal
Mra Wilhelmina
Mina
Jeasle Kennedy
Frank EB Kennedy
Joseph N. Bald
Tragine Ave
S. Hamilton
Neilston
Renfrew
Scotland
Kennedy
Canada
Whitby
Frank E. Kennedy
Toronto
Wingham
Mr. Kennedy
Mr. and
Myre
Joseph N. Reid
Hamilton
Beaides
Loma
John E. Waterhouse
Dorothy
Nancy Reid
Robert McDonald
Betty
Donald Kennedy
Detroit
Mich
Jack
Swackhamer and Hills Funeral Home
Fred Filis
St. Paul's United Church
Wm. Smith
Hugh Reid
Harold Griffin
Messrs
Chas. Landsborough
Mervin Hillard
Smith Griffin Sr
For Sale Turnips and Farm Supplies From Acton Advertisers
Purple Top Turnip offered at one dollar per bushel with quantity deals. C F Cutta of Acton R4 promotes clovers pastures and white honey at affordable prices. Kam-Oouar Sons Ltd of Streetaville lists seeds and honey, plus plumbing supplies from Milton’s Plumbing in Acton Ontario with pipes fittings and pumps available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. FE Cutta
Acton
Kam —Qoouara Sons Ltd
Streetaville
Phonsa
Milton
Mackenzie residence rises as miners strike on coal supply
Machengie News reports ongoing coal miners strike limiting hard coal while coke briquettes and pea coal are available for a short period. A foundation on Lake Avenue marks the future home of Mr K A MacKenzie leaving the firm understaffed until completion. The Intermediate hockey team wins 5 2 over Bridgeport and local junior game plans are set at Acton Arena Fergus for Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Avenue
K. A. Mackenzie
Bridgeport
Acton Arena
Fergus
Notice to Creditors in Estate of William Hebert Fer Heel Alah
Notice to creditors in the estate of William Hebert Fer Heel Alah who died around November 6 1X9. Claims must be filed by February 38u with the undersigned solicitors. After that date the administrator will distribute the estate to those entitled and is not liable for undisclosed claims. Dated at Guelph January 10 1950. KEARNS and KEARNS solicitors for Velma J West Administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Cox
Naasagaweya
Ean Ea
Marion Invert Harver
Dave and Bennettt
Georgetown
Ontario
William Hebert
Actan
Haltya
Tineambth
Guelph
Kearns and Kearns
Uglas Street
Velma J. West
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Ewer
Jan
Cee
Anee
Hodge
Lew
David
Walter Hodge
Stewarttown
Caens
Robert Darby
Ofe Taloves
Joseph N. Reo
Nancy
Mre B. Soper
Free Press
D. A. Russell
R. RR
Kay
Brantford
Coady
Mill Street
U.S
Theron Jonso
E. Tyler
Vic Bristow
Caldwell & Mathers Food Store
A. Little of
Premier
ACE
Luxor Paints
Waterloo
Bower Ave
Mrs
Frank Kennedy
GALE
DeSoto
Wm. Mainpriza
Addieon T-tate
Dominion Hotel
Ed Jennings
Yor Hale
Gordon Clow
Enright
Quebec
Davenport
Young St
Lamb
Albert
Ware
Crescent St
Thelon Hotel
Lyle Marchmeng
Guelph St
Keith Darber
King and Union
Coorgetown
Tost
Jennings
Lower Avenue
Machengie News
J. MacKenzie & Bon
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Eisen’s Clothing
Farnworth Memorials
Cleve Rd
Uuelph, Ont
Home & Auto
Hassard
Kony
Petch
Council Chamber
Audhors
A. Robinson
Swackhamer
Kennevi Box
Williase Norert Ernent Blalk
W. T. Patterson
Wxant
Wyndham. &Y
Guelpr
Fielow Maher Shoe Story Ortheptind
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