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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 16, 1947

Page

8

Births and Death Notices in Acton Area January 1947

Notices report several births and obituaries in Acton including Janet Marie Parton born January 6 1947 at the Nursing Home Guelph Street Acton to Mr and Mrs A Parton. David Austin son of Mr and Mrs James RR 2 Acton born January 6 1947. Sandra Cripps daughter born January 13 1947. Jeaslé Nickun widow of Frederick Mercer died January 4 1947 in Fort Smith Alberta. Grace Whyte Laing died January 11 1947 and Anna Marzo widow of Caesar Marzo died January 14 1947 in Acton with services at St Josephs Church.

James RR. 2 Acton David Austin Guelph Street Michael Cripps Church ‘Street Sandra Laing Fanny Vealdance Moffat William Walter Laing Andrew Grace Ing R. R Grace Sylda Whyte Andrew Laing Lilla Willa Fred Leonard St. Joseph's Masa Dubun Cemetery

In Memoriam Shaw

In loving memory of Robert Shaw who died January 17 1946. The wife writes of missing him and the bitter pain, life changing, memory lingering, and daily thoughts of Bob.

Longer days and building work mark january thaw

Daylight hours lengthen as brickwork continues on Mr Mac Sym ons new home on West Bower Avenue. A January thaw brings an opportunity to remove ice from roofs and a false fire alarm caused a siren scare during a Saturday night dance. The Scout and Guide Mothers Association met at Mrs Ma KR Anderson’s Cameron Street with a quick contest won by Mrs Timbers and lunch by Mrs Anderton and helpers. Newsprint shortages disrupted production delaying next week’s edition and hindering information about shipments from Grand Mere Quebec.

Scout and Guide Mothers’ Association Ma. KR Anderson Cameron St Grand Mere Quebec

Knox W M S January Meeting at Mrs Blow Home

The Knox W M S held its first year meeting January 9 at Mrs F S Blow’s home with Mrs E J Hassard in charge. The group appointed a representative to attend the Presbyterial in St Andrews Church Guelph and planned program committee meetings. Mrs R M McDonald gave A New Year’s Message and invited the February meeting at her home. A social lunch was served.

Knox Presbyterian Church Wums F. S. Blow E. J. Hassard Guelph R. M. McDonald W.als

Elizabeth Scruton Robson died after long illness in Acton

Following a lengthy period of ill health Mrs Elizabeth Scruton Robson died at her home in Acton on December 30. Born in Preston England she moved to Acton in 1929 with her husband. Survived by three children Jack Harold and Nora, she leaves three brothers in England and a large family. Funeral held January 22 at St Vilban’s Anglican Church with burial at Fairview Cemetery. pallbearers listed.

Thomas—Robsta Chitren Shei Wan Preaton England Elizabeth Scruton Tate Charles Sc ¥ Iton Warrington Acton Deuldes Jack Harold Nora Amathy Siasty Selenda Margaret George Tom Edna Charles James Harold Scruton Robson St. Vilb

United Ladies Aid Presents Good Annual Report

The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Association of the United Church was held at Mrs. Earl Lambert's home on Tuesday with Mrs Agar presiding. The group organized and the annual reports were read. 237 calls were made to the sick and shut ins and letters and cards were sent out. A social hour followed with a luncheon and thanks given to Mrs Lambert for her hospitality.

Woman's Association of the United Church Earl Lambert Agar Prealhlig A. L. Johnston Luneh Anual Meothiz

OHA Sets Ruling on City Players in Group 5

The Ontario Hockey Association concluded Group 5 turbulence by ruling Georgetown Acton Milton may use Toronto and Hamilton imports only if they join Intermediate A. Georgetown opts for Intermediate A, while Acton and Milton face rating choices. The decision aims to curb talent poaching while preserving league structure.

O.tla Georgetown Acton Milton Toronto Elora Orangeville Fergus Mil Hamilton Mooney Evans Queen City Ontario Hockey_.Association O.H.A

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