Birth notices from Acton and area patients
Mr and Mrs E Walker Acton announce the birth of their second son at the Nursing Home on July 6. Mr and Mrs Fred Spear announce the birth of their daughter Gail Lorraine at Guelph General Hospital in June. Mr and Mrs J Clone announce the birth of their son Edward John at the Nursing Home on June mth. Fred Mollison and Anne Kelly announce the birth of their second son John at St Joseph's Hospital Guelph on July 5. Margaret Laird Anderson dies in London home on Thursday June 20. John Carlisle of Acton is referenced with interment at Hillsburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller
Mrs. E. Waller
Mill St
Acton
Fred Spear
Margaret Anderson
Gail Lorraine
Guelph General Hospital
Trudy
Mollison
Fred Mollison
Guelph
Anne Kelly
John
St. Joseph's Hospital
A &Rother
David Voth
Carlisle
Hraverton
John Carlsl
Robert Patterson
Huxley's Cemetery
Hillsburg
Cards of thanks for kindness after move and loss
Nellie Erlene and Albert Roberts thank neighbors and friends for the lovely gifts and help during their move. Mr Jas Turner and family RA Acton express sincere thanks for acts of kindness and sympathy after the recent death of a wife and mother. Mr Rhumsey and Mr Calder of Amehouse Presbyterian Church are named in appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Erlene
Albert Roberts
Jas. Turner
Acton
Lion
Jon
Rhumsey
Calder
Amehouse Presbyterian Church
Acton Community Notes Highlight Local Events
Holiday accidents were minimal in Acton while weddings crowded the final days of June. Hotaru Fair photos from Free Press on display. Mrs. W. Cross won a radio in the Rotary Draw. Acton Girls Hall Team defeated Omagh 16 to 7, with Pitching by Vivian Halt and Jean Palmer, Berle Jordan catching, next facing York Road Guelph at Acton Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotaru
Free Press
Acton Girls Hall
Omagh
Vivian Halt
Jean Palmer
Berle Jordan
York Road Guelph
Acton Park
Record Gold Mine Output Rises in March
Canadian gold production in March reached 342,677 fine ounces, the highest since the Financial Past report. The March total is about 20 percent above March 1948 and 30 percent above February 1947, with July 1945’s low cited at 320,000 ounces. First quarter production stands at 1,050,274 ounces versus 832,677 in 1948. Acton was previously called Danville, renamed Adamsville after a clerk in the dry goods store.
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Itn2
Acton
Danville
Firet Dry Goods
Adamsville
Obituary notices for Spencer Husband and Jane Huggins
Spencer Husband 91 died Monday in Toronto General Hospital. A longtime Acton resident and skilled carpenter, he worked with Beardmore & Co and was active in Knox Presbyterian Church and Liberal circles. Survived by widow Mary A Miatt, daughter Mrs Anderson of Toronto, son Gladstone of Ogdensburg NY, funeral at Victor B. Rumley Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery Acton. Jane Huggins of Matheson Ont died Thursday at home in London Ontario aged unknown. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs Morton of London, sisters Mrs MacDonald Acton and Mrs Denninton Wabassa. Funeral from First St Andrew's United Church officiated by Dr John Y MacKinnon.
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Spencer Husband
Toronto General Hospital
Kilbride
Acton
Beardmore & Co
Husband
Knox Presbyterian Church
Tere Bealdes
Mary
Miatt
Mra HE Anderson
Reasle
Toronto
Gladstone
Ogdensburg
Victor B. Rumley
Messie C. AG Matthews
Harvey Gray
Wm Farly
Robt. Darby
Robt. Winton
Geo Mann
Fairview Cemetery
W. J) Anderson
LODE
Red Cross
London Hunt and Country Club
Wellington Street
London
Ontario
Mia Anderson
Margaret A Laird
Samuel Laird
HM. (Morton) Morton
Ro MM. MacDonald
Alexander Crawford longtime resident of Nassagaweya dies at 75
Alexander McKen dry Crawford died at General Hospital Guelph after a stroke in his 76th year. Born in Nassagaweya he was one of eight children of William Crawford and Jane McKendry. Survived by one sister Royd and a son James two daughters Ida and Annie and four grandchildren. Funeral from Victor Bo Rumley Funeral Home Acton July 1 at 230 with interment in Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McKendry Crawford
General Hospital
Guelph
Nassagawega
No 7 Section
William Crawford
Jane (McKendry) Crawford
County Monihan
Northern Ireland
Royd
Victor Bo Anderson
Crawford
No. 7
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Sarah Henderson
Ida J
Annie Mac
Lloyd Liefsot
James
Alex Crawford
Victor Bo Rumley
Acton
Furrview Cemetery
Tragic Drowning Adds Strain to Haltonville Couple
The body of Cox lies near where his wife was found after their boat capsized in a channel near Nassagaweya. William Blacklock pulled the body from the water while C Meredith rowed nearby. Police consider wind or medical distress as possible causes. The couple’s daughter Lois witnessed the dragging, and funeral services were planned at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church. Cox, a WWI veteran and Marion County worker, left three daughters. An inquest is expected.
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Cox
William Blacklock
Rockwood
Blacklock
C Meredith
Lois
Dantica Searchera
Haltonville
Guelph
Nassagaweys
Marion Barber
Acton
Misa Verna Cox
Victor Bo Rumsey
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
June Promotions at Bannockburn School Report
June promotions announced at Bannockburn School include Frank Benton passing entrance to high school. Promotions listed: Grade VII to VI I I Francia Heffernan Evelyn McDonald. Grade VI to VII Leonard Zions Avelina Zions. Grade V to VI Marjorie McDonald Dorothy McDonald Gordon Evans. Grade IV to V Brian Evans. Grade I to II Margaret Morrison Kenneth Rotz Joan Brooks Theodore Zions Lilian Phillips Rosemary Brooks. Franklin McLeod recommended for Grade IV.
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Frank Benton
Bannockburn
Francia Heffernan
Evelyn McDonald
Fox
Leonard Zions
Avelina Zions
Marjorie McDonald
Dorothy McDonald
Gordon Evans
Brian Evans
Margaret Morrison
Kenneth Rotz
Joan Brooks
Theodore Zions
Lilian Phillips
Rosemary Brooks
Franklin McLeod
Fourth Centenary of Froglish Book of Common Prayer Celebrated
World wide ceremonies mark the fourth centenary of the Froglish Book of Common Prayer first used on Whit Sunday 149. The book underpins Anglican liturgy globally and has been translated into about 1400 languages.
LARD SUPPLIES AND WORLD PRODUCTION NOTES
The United States remains the leading land producing and import country after the war supplying about half of the world’s output. The United Kingdom France and Cuba have been the top importing nations taking roughly 40 to 60 percent of weekly totals. The town waterworks can store 180000 gallons and serves a town from a bountiful spring.
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United States
Uate
Haly
France
China
United Kingdom
Cuba
Home Furnishings and Antiques Auction at Acton
Public auction at Willow Street Acton on Saturday July 8 begins 1 o'clock. Items include dining room set maple dining suite chair cabinet radio Victrola bed wardrobe sewing machine and kitchenware. Cash sale. buyers cannot remove items before settlement. Hutchins and Elliott, Auctioneers.
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Willow Nt
Acton
Wureau
For Sale Classified Notice Compendium
Multiple sale items list used electrical items machinery tools vehicles and poultry with locations in Milton Ospringe Fergus and other Ontario towns. Entries include household furniture tractors plows pumps pipe and plumbing supplies plus day old chicks and pullets with prices and contact notes for vendors like Victor Heamlen and Thos Hewson.
Erection of Acton Into a Town
The Village of Acton plans to apply to the Ontario Municipal Board to elevate the arid village to town status. The change would take effect on or about September 15. Clerk McGeachle is handling the filing.
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Acton
Ontario Municipal Board
Promotions Announced for Lorne School
The flowing students have completed their year and advanced a grade. Promotions include Jr to Grade I for Ronald Broughton and David Poole. Grade I Sr to Grade II for Sherlock Aitken, Beverly Holmes. Grade I to II for Yvonne Poole and Mervin Broughton. Grade VII to IV for Gail Dobb ie and Sophia Moore. Hon Gordon Holmes. Grade IV to VI for Glen Broughton. Grade VI to VII for Vera Ware, Bill Thompson, Rob Holmes. Joyce Allan awarded the High School Entrance Certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Broughton
David Poole
Sherlock Aitken
Beverly Holmes
Yvonne Poole
Mervin Broughton
Gail Dobbie
Sophia Moore
Gordon Holmes
Glen Broughton
Vera- Ware
Bill Thompson
Rob Holmes
Joyce Allan
Mackenzie River Holds Canada’s Longest Title
The Mackenzie River is the longest river in Canada though fourteenth globally. Acton’s current population is 2700 with nine and a half miles of water mains.
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MacKenzie
Mackenzie River
Canada
Acton
Rent Notice for Housekeeping Team In Guelph Phase 1400
A rental advertisement describes housekeeping duties and utilities in Guelph area, listing amenities such as running water and staging details. It mentions tenancy terms and location near Teies Cotta and nearby streets with phase 1400 reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notley
Guelph
Vallets Offer Bounties for All Ages Breeds and Hybrids
A cryptic notice from Chick Hatcheries Limited lists rewards up to 228 for bold breeds and hybrids. It mentions grading station and locations like Hultaunvile and Hirampton with unclear references to fires and culled stock.
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Vallets
Rergus
Chatarbo
Ront
Hirampton
Miscellany Notes From The Neighborhood District
Fragmentary notices reference local names and places including a street, a drug store, and a charter chart. The readable text hints at a public health or vendor query and a phone contact for information. The garbled lines obscure clear events or dates but indicate an area tidbit page item.
Building boom and new fire truck for Jork village
Fourteen hours under construction in Jork village amid a building boom. A new fire truck arrived to meet growing needs. Rice Hall trustees faced delays as the dogs of the village’s trust pushed to enlarge to fit the vehicle. Lockwood suppliers are urged to provide a full line of building materials for impending projects. See you at the Acton Park Pavilion Saturday night.
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Jork- Went
Tim Dogs
Lockwood
Acton Dpark
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W. Cross
Beautiful Radio
Rotary
Rachlin’'a Jewellery
Acton Home Bakery
Swimming
Nazsa@aweya
Halton
Cleavers
Spencer Husbani
W J Anderson
Alexander McKendry
Vritin
Peos One
Bannockburn School
Actron
Hindley & Elliott
Rockwood Bt
Milton Arena
Milton and District
Acton & District
Kettle
Ma and Pa Kettle
Roxy Theatre
Lovell Bros
Barrie Brand
Rou Sale Agine
ROK Sale
Lee Gow
Hapite Sronelty
Gestapatigg
Scatipens
Aalety
Ospringe
Byte
Gumeermaan Neel
Victor Heamlen
Ingort Binder Socanvenses
George White
Pal
Dan Davin
Woolf Clayton
Witten Street
Kopan
Milton
Fou Ae
Bree Auetin
Nea K? International
Kt International
Watertug
Githaan
Berguson
McCormick Twering Farmath
Skyline Harvester
New Hampshire
Red Rock
Hampshire
Laight Sussex
Wweddle Chick Hatcheries Limited
Fergus
McGeachle
Lorne School
Sprincess Theatre
William Bendix and
Claire Trevor
Babe Ruth Story
Dick Powell
Jane Greer
Tyronne Power
Anne Baxter
Hassard Radio
Saby and
Bibi Ferreirra
Leou
Tone-Lite
Carl Was Optical
Deng Guelph
Ont
Sat Taulagh
Nanter
Machengis News
MacKenzie & Gon
Farnworth Memorials
Queiph, Ont
St.amforch
FL. Wright
Wilbur
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