Acton Community Notes and Local Updates
Roses highlight local gardens this week and the Acton Citizens Band gave an outdoor concert in Acton Park last Thursday. Ted Rachlin earned first class honors in Commerce and Finance at the University of Toronto. Doreen Cole will receive a first class teaching certificate.
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St Alban
Acton
Acton Park
University of Toronto
Ted Rachlin
Doreen Cole
Hamiton Normal School
G. Lane
Georgetown
Peter Hurst
George Mann Marks Quarter Century of Public School Service
George Mann celebrates twenty five years serving Acton Schools. Born in Acton, he stayed devoted, joining the board briefly after Frank Gamble’s death and guiding maintenance and refurbishments. The district prepares a five classroom addition and auditorium set to open, with Mann’s steady care noted as foundational to the school’s growth.
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George Mann
Acton
George
Smith
Port Arthur
Frank Gamble
Mann
Obituary of J. D. Nelson of Amesdale Ontario
Native of Acton dies at Amesdale Ontario from heart ailment. Born July 104 in Acton to Mr and Mrs J B Nelson. Survived by wife Nella Thompson of Dryden a daughter Gail and a son Marvin two brothers Jim of Sioux Lookout and Donald. Funeral in Dryden United Church Rev Fraser presided with six fellow employees and six Amesdale children as pallbearers. Distances mourners include Mr and Mrs Cameron McEnery and Mr and Mrs Robert McEnery of Bathinafad.
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Acton
J. D. Nelson
Amesdale
Ontario
J. B. Nelson
Nella Thompson
Dryden
Gail
Marvin
Jim
Sioux Lookout
Donald
Fraser
United Church
Honrary
Cameron MecEnery
Robert MecEnery
Bathinafad
County Orangemen Attend St. David's
County Orangemen and families gather for St. David's service with Cambellville and Halton participants. Social visits include Menzies Elliot Lamb and Markley families. Hartley-Shields reunion at Crawford's Lake. 23rd wedding anniversary of James and Mrs Hawkins noted near Guelph and Rockwood Park.
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Robert Menzies
Robert Elliot
Mroo
Swan Lamb
Stoney Creek
Beverley Roberts
Harry Hood
Carlisle
Lois Inglis
Arthur Markley
Millgrove
William Blicklock
Rockwood
James
Orange Lodge
Cambellville
Orange Men
Halton County
Ada Currie Speaker At Greenock Institute Meeting
Miss Ada Currie spoke at the Greenock Women's Institute afternoon meeting hosted by Mrs. Robert Allan. She urged support for a Wellington County museum and shared her Canada to Florida trip with aid of pictures. Mrs. Chester Allan reported on the Centre Wellington district annual meeting.
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Robert Allan
Greenock Women's Institute
Ada Currie
Elva Pearen
Calvin Aitken
Carrie
Wellington County Historical Research Society
Greenock
Wellington
Isobel A Smieltzer Obituary Taught Milton Schools
Isobel A Smieltzer born in Milton died at her Weston home after teaching nine years at Humber Heights Public School Weston. She also taught at Agincourt and other schools. She married George Franklin Smeltzer four years ago and is survived by her parents, two sisters, two brothers, and was interred in Weston.
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Isobel A. Perry Smieltzer
Milton
Weston
Humber Heights
Agincourt
George Franklin Smeltzer
Francis Perry
William Perry
Stanley Joe
Acton
Arthur Perry
Thomas
New
Toronto
Matheson Anniversary Gifts Given In Hillsburgh
Mr and Mrs W M Matheson of Hillsburgh celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with friends and family. Guests included W Beatty Lois and Joyce Don Matheson Emily and Alex Reid Matheson Pearl Kennedy Minnie Somerville George Somerville Fyfe and Bill. Socialists and communists want to share everything equally except the power to rule.
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W. W. Matheson
Hillsburgh
W. Beatty
Lois
Joyce
Guelph
Don Matheson
Emily
Alex
Reid Matheson
Pearl Kennedy
Minnie Somerville
George Somerville
Fyfe and
Bill of
Acton
Build your own screens door offer from J. B. Mackenzie
The advertisement promotes a weather friendly door with plastic screening options and all weather features. It claims a stock on hand with price 17 dollars and 50 cents. The text invites customers to inquire about building their own screens to keep everyone cool and content.
Nesset and others birth and obituary notices
Births announce Roberta Ellen Nesset at Guelph General Hospital June 26 1932 to Mervin and Enna Nesset née Wilderspin. McEachern birth John Bruce June 25 1952 to Elmer and spouse Caledon Erindown One. Sterritt birth at Nursing Home July 2 to Mr and Mrs B Sterritt. Deaths note Dan McDonald July 8 1951. Akitt parents memorials. Spielvogel memorial Elmerna July 3 1950.
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Nesset
Guelph General Hospital
Mervin
Enna Nesset
Wilderspin
Roberta Ellen
McEachern
Elmer McEachern
Caledon
Erintown
John Bruce
Billie
Babcock
Gordon Babcock
Brampton
Gordon Dean
Nancy
Ingrid
Brenda
Marzo
J. Marzo
Crescent St
Acton
Peter Joseph
Donnie
Philip
Sandra
Sterritt
B. Sterrit
R. Roo
Gerald
Donna
Dorothy
Jane
Babe
Scout and Guide Mothers' Association Resumes
The Scout and Guide Mothers' Association will resume their cudres starting September 12 and continue every other week through the winter season.
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The
Scout and Guide Mothers’ Association
Estate claims notice for Margaret Maud Garvin heirs
AMD persona having clams the Estate of Margaret Maud Garvin of Noten Forelady. creditors must file particulars and proofs before July 12 1942 for distribution among rightful legal claimants. Dated Aston Ontario June 24 1952. Leatherland solicitor for the executors.
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Margaret Maud Garvin
Noten
Ain
Hinton
Jame
Aston
Ontario
Leatherland
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Elmerna Spielvogel
Bannockburn School
Erin Township Junior Farmers Wall
Stanley ‘ Enn
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Young Plus
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P.O
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Acton Auto Body
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Peel St
Lorne Johnson
Quebec
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Thompson's
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D. Express
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Parliament St
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Roxy Theatre
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Elora Rd
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