Births and obituaries from local area announcements
The notice bundle records births for McNab hammers Margaret and James McNabb on July 6 1949 at Guelph General Hospital. Several other births announced at Guelph General and Orangeville hospitals include Loma Jane Torrance born July 7 1949 and Karen Ann Perkins born July 7 1949. Obituary and memorial notes honor Lyle J Morton who died July 1949 and Harold Simpson who died July 16 1944. Family thanks extend to friends and neighbors for support during bereavements and hospital stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNabh
Margaret
James
McNabb
Guelph General Wespits
Town drains swept after heavy rain and park lawns recover
Town employees cleaned street drains during last week’s heavy downpour. Park grass is regaining its green after a dry spell. A social evening drew crowds at the tennis courts on Wednesday. Ferguson fractured a heel in a barn ladder fall last Saturday. The Army Field Regiment RCA Trumpet Hand will headline the Acton Rand Tattoo in mid August. The town will publish one more issue before the annual week vacation and residents are urged to send in copies early. Jack Davidson and others head to Ottawa for the First Canadian Boy Scout Jamberer representing the local troop. House numbering system explained next week to improve visitor convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ith Army Field Regiment
RCA
Acton Rand
Jack
Don Davidson
Rae Hutt
Dave Dills
Ottawa
Pheasants Released in Halton County Week End
Halton County released 250 ten week old English Ting necked pheasants by train for distribution in Esquesing Trafalgar and Nelson townships. Birds will be kept in camouflaged pens in Bronte district until release and tagged before October hunting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Department of Game and Fisheries
Esquesing
Trafalgar
Nelson
Bronte
Dudley Hutchcox
Tragic drowning claims Kenneth Coxe and wife in 1849
George Kenneth Coxe and Rocella Brown Coxe of Nassagaweya were drowned together while boating near Rockwood at Henderson's Pond on July 3 1849. Survivors include four children Marian Verna Laois Remice and others mourn their loss. Funeral at Acton with Nassagaweya Church interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Coxe
Haltonville
Nasagaweya
Eramosa River
Rockwood
Henderson's Pond
George Kenneth Coxe
Robert Cone
Stephen Coxe
Sophia (Lowry) Coxe
Cornwall
England
Nassagawega
Knatchbull
Jack
Brantford
Fred. Hamilton
Tom
Lucy
Mra Smith
Simcoe
Halton County
Rocella (Brown) Coxe
William Brown
Rose
Cardinel) Brown
Hamilton General Hospital
Milton
May
Fred Jeffreys
Fred. Streetaville
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Marian
Charles Marber
Acton
Verna
Laois
Naltonville
Remice
Victor B. Rumiley
Newlyweds Honored at Cramp Ceremony in Campbelltown
A large crowd gathered at the Masonic Hall to honor Mr and Mrs Stuart Cramp, formerly Miss Vision Hill Brampton. Gifts included a chrome table and four chairs. Organizers Robert Inglis, Ross Mitchell, and Ross Carbett were thanked as guests spoke and prizes were awarded in a euchre tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Droppo
To- Tonto
Frank Quinlan
Masonic Hall
Stuart Cramp
Vision Hill
Brampton
Charles Roberts
Campbell Agnew
Gordon McPhan
Jack Roberts
William van Sickle
Anna Hurren
Jane Smith
Lois Inglis
Sandra Turner
Gloria Purdy
Audrey Hurren
Norman Brown
Chita
Miss McPhail
Mrs. Menzies
Rockwood Fire Department By-Law Approved at July Meeting
Eramosa Township council in Rockwood July 4 approved by law for the Rockwood Fire Department as requested by the Police Village. Discussions covered a new fire engine purchase, highway costs, subdivision assessments, and road maintenance with adjournment set for August 2 at 7:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa Township
Rockwood
D. K. Gray
Hydro
Mesera
J. R. Rutherford
F. J. Cox
Hockwood
Cox and Hutchinson
W R Shaw
Peavey
Hamilton
Wm. Hamilton
Rutherford
Benham
Acton Town Council urged liquor outlet debate
A reader condemns Acton council for asking the Ontario Liquor Control Board to place a liquor and beer outlet in Acton haw, arguing it harms the town and questions who supports the request. The letter criticizes missing public input and warns the council may lose votes in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Edditor
Weton
Ontario Liquor Control Board
Actonhaw
Halton
Bride selects coal with playful mispronunciation
A humorous exchange at a coal dealer features a bride asking for “egg coal” and then choosing “chestnuts” to cook eggs more often, joking about coal types and cooking plans.
North Walton High School Plan Debate Continues
At a contentious North Walton meeting, Acton backs a central school while Georgetown mayor Gibbons opposes Speyside sites. Milton and Georgetown support a two school plan, Namagaweya and Acton oppose. Several speakers seek clarity as inspectors answer questions. Ludwig van Beethoven is noted as a trivia aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Gibbons
Georgetown
Speyalde
Milton
Speyside
GA Ditls
Col GO. Brown
Inspector Stewart
Inspector Lahey
Reew Tyler
Lever
Neaumont
W Wehn
Speyside Alto
Faquesing
Namagaweya
North Hatton
For Sale Classifieds Include Tractors Chick Chicks and Ford Coupe
Various farm equipment and livestock ads from Fergus Ontario list items for sale including 1947 Ford 35 passenger coupe a range of tractors engines and implements cattle and poultry. Names and places include Lasby Joe Wataon Oran and Ge Georgetown UW. Bargains in started chicks and pullets with catalog reference Wheeddle Chick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Gibson
Ferguson
Wow
McCormick Deerin
Skyline Harvester
Cummlen Ge
Farmall
International Tractor
Otaco
Ford-Ferguson
Hewson
Georgetown UW
Sussex
New Hampshire
New Hampshires
Rhode Island
Hlafeherries Lamited
Fergus
Ontario
Local Fund Reaches Star Fresh Air Aid
A reader notes a sum of money claimed from Minton's Beta Store totaling 100 dollars before July. The amount will be forwarded to the Star Fresh Air Fund. The report records the transfer as a charitable contribution from Minton's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minton
Mackenzie News Says Servant Leaves After Ten Years
The firm announces the retirement of its old red truck after ten years of service. The vehicle, once owned by Guy Mariartie Golf Mines Limited and brought to this country by D G Wright of Georgetown, has been refurbished with a new engine and paint. The change aims to improve customer service as they shift to a newer truck. The Junior Ball Club shows strong play, with their next home game at Acton scheduled a week from Friday, July 22, signaling upcoming playoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Mariartie Golf Mines Limited
D G Wright
Georgetown
U Secon Tig Farm
Sears
Aden
Acton
Acton Village Plans to Seek Town Status
The Village of Acton intends to apply to the Ontario Municipal Board to elevate the village to town status with the change effective around September 15. The notice outlines the intention and the procedural step toward reclassification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ontario Municipal Board
Also Mentioned on This Page
Torrance
Yorrance
Norma Campbell
Loma Jane
Guelpheneral Hospital
McDougall
Orangeville Hosital
Junean McDouall
Husband
Cathanne Ann Smith
Memoriam
Bimpson
Hrother
Harold
Sampseon
Kkol
Normanay
Dad Helen
Lorne
Carda
Ken
Cox
Rumley
Macon
Nella
Mra J. McKeown
W. L Ferguson
Mrs. G. Kenneth Pone
Messrs
Kart Cargill
Cyril Ellet
James Deforeat
Willis Powell
Ivan Gumbert
Norman Chisholm
Coxe
Messia
Glenn Britton
Ray Backlock
Ernest Dredge
Jack Moffat
James Allizon
Lawrence King
Campbellville
Rockwood Fire Department
Eramosa
Erie
Humanity
North Walton High School
Ludwig von Beethoven
Farnworth Memorials
Viere
Ocanwstlery
Guelph, Ont
Princess
Sabu
Bibi Ferreira
Gregory Peck
Anne Baxter
Loretta Young and
Robert Mitchum
Rachel
The
Feancher
Jane Bair
F. L. Wright
Insuror
Lovell Bros
Schneider
Crispyerust
Barrie Brandlet Grade Creamery
Choice
Haby Carriage Blue
Mason Hird
Mra
Joe Lasby
Boston Sterrier Pup
Oran
Ont
Sophia Watson
Churchill
Lome Johnson
Krank Wilson
Pine
Rick Apts
Miftoni
Acton PC
Wrleea
Ordet
C Brown
Norval
Phomson
Hilton
Monarch
Ford Tractors & Implements
NEWS
John Thoman Davidson
John Thomas Davidson
Exquesing
Nestor
C.F. Leatherland
Will
Huttonville
Bram
Cherry Kickers
Ccna
Adam Shepherd
Natasagaweya
Merefaord
Dinder Blanse
Adam Isael Hey
Mawrie
Charles Pack
Phone Mart
Lee Mint
Baxter's
Peggy
Ase Lanly Ge
Mackenzie News
J.B Machenzi
Ron
McGeachie
Hassard Radio
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