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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 04, 1940

Page

8

Obituary notices from Guelph area 1940 births deaths

Robertson Lloyd and Frances Jennings welcome birth at Guelph General Hospital on June 26 1940. Ley Huard Kathleen Helen and Jarmon Donald wed in Acton Toronto July 1940. Graff Margaret Anne Towns dies at Erin Township age 58. McDonald Mary Ann dies at Acton Mill Street July 1940. In Memoriam Lloyd Allen dies July 6 1936. Allen family remembers him.

Ley Huard Kathleen Helen Mra. A. Huard Acton Jarmon Donald Mra. Jamesley Toronto Graff Genecation Erin Township Ind Margaret ‘Anne Towns John Graff

Acton News Highlights War Savings Draw and Local Wins

War Savings Stamps distribution planned for Acton Main Street Saturday night with a big draw. Lorne Scats Band placed first in Waterloo Musical Festival. Acton men won cornet duet at Waterloo. Ajax Engineers plan new branch plant at Port Arthur. Acton Baptist picnic enjoyed by congregation. Burglar Jack Thompson sentenced to seven years in Newmarket court. Weather cool. no warm up yet.

Acton Lorne Scats Waterloo Main Street Chas. W. Landsborough Jos. Wilcox Georgetown Waterloo Festival Jack Thompson Newmarket Aurora AcTon Free Press

Big Lorne School reunion draws hundreds to Acton

About 1000 people attended the Lorne School reunion on Monday. Former teachers and ex pupils recalled days at Lorne while presentations, speeches by Mr Hughes Cleaver MLP and a variety show entertained the crowd. A souvenir booklet recounts the school’s history and is eagerly collected by attendees.

George Richard Waterhowe Bros Tony Boynuck Exclusive Shoe Store Ada Near Acton Wallace Lasby Avan Lasby Anna Easterbrook RR. L. Davidson Canada Lorne Now Betty Gibson Bill Vincent Flora Sayers G Dessereault J. W. Pell Thora Worham Rockwood Itonic Chas. Landsobrough Norman Aratda J. ©. Dennis M. Macdonald School Yard Doris Hall John Win Lorne School SS. No. 12

Beausoleil Island Y M C A Camp Opens Amid Weather

Letters describe the Acton Y M C A camp on Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay opening after a rainy voyage. The group pitched two tents, endured a downpour, enjoyed early fish catching, and faced provisions running low while awaiting the main expedition to arrive among the many islands.

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Letter Box Letters on Dogs and Gardening in Acton

A reader from Acton Ontario responds to criticism of dogs in town and comments on gardening. The letter defends dog ownership, notes dog licensing, and argues against public notices naming dogs in local papers while urging responsibility and free expression.

Acton Europe Pepés

Rockwood District No 7 Field Day Highlights and Obituaries

The Rockwood district No 7 event at Guelph College drew a large attendance with a judging contest led by Vera Thatcher Helen Henderson and Jean Powers forming the Rockwood trio. Also noted were horticultural displays church teas and local visits plus obituaries for Mrs John Innes and Mrs E Fowle. many locals traveled from surrounding towns to join the holiday activities.

Waterloo Dufferin Peel Wellington A. H. MacLennan St. John's Church J. H. Gibb A. E. Brooks Exhibition Park Rockwood Ospringe

Public Health Bulletin Warns Against Summer Ills and Safe Diets

Health officers urge parents to guard infants from flies and poison ivy during holidays, promote skin and eye care, hydration, and sun safety. Ontario notes at a Toronto convention that diphtheria declined, TB deaths fell, and venereal disease treatment expanded. A bread nutrition trial favors 5% wheat germ for growth.

Medical Health Officers of Ontario Toronto Cameron Warren

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