Obituary notices for Samuel James Sharpe and Angus McLean
Deaths reported for Samuel James Sharpe 83 of Campbellville age details and survivors listed with funeral plans at St. Davids Cemetery. Angus McLean aged 82 of Erin Township died at Guelph General Hospital after farm life on Lot 4 Fifth Line Erin. funeral conducted by Rev Q R Fiddall with burial in Erin Cemetery.
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Samuel James Sitarpe
Ares
Thomas Mitchell
Eid
Oferndon
St. David's Cemetery
Jahni MacNeil
Angus McLean
Horn
Erin
andAs
Guelph General Hospital
Donald
Sarah McLean
John Bird
Thos
Bird
Stewarttown
Mary
Toronto
Jean
Janet
Births and memorial notices from Acton area
notices announce the birth of a daughter to Harry Fisher of Thamesville on July 13 at Chatham Hospital and a birth to L Roche of Acton on July 12 at the Nursing Home Guelph Stream. Memorial lines honor Edward Tyler who died July 17 1936 and Harold Simpson who died July 16 1944 in Normandy, signed by family members.
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A. E. Paul
Peggy Smethurst
Limehours
Acton
Juvenile Baseball Test For Oakville Nine At Acton
Oakville topped Acton 14 to 3 in Acton last Saturday afternoon. Oakville had 18 hits to Acton’s 14 and 10 strikeouts for each side. The long game lasted nearly three hours as Oakville surged early and maintained lead throughout the contest.
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Acton
Oakville
Errare Acton
Lakeshore
Oakvide Acton
Cards of Thanks for Mrs Nelson McLaughlin
Family expresses gratitude for sympathy messages, floral offerings, and kindness shown during their loss. They note appreciation from neighbors relatives and friends for the support during Mrs McLaughlin’s bereavement and her long illness.
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Nelson McLaughlin
Townwide Street Improvements Continue
Several buildings around town are being repainted and new sections of sidewalk have been sold this year. A good coating of gravel has helped surface many roads and showers have been spotty but welcome in districts that received them. More cement and sidewalk progress will be announced as available.
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Agiply
Watkins
J. R. Watkins Company
Dept
Masson St
Montreal
Que
Acton
Assa
Vic
F. J. McCutcheon
Reeve
Town Hall
Spruce Budworm International Pest Study Expanded
The Bi monthly Progress Report on Forest Investigations issued an enlarged sign to meet timely needs on the spruce budworm. The pest is described as highly destructive and now an international project across Canada and the United States from Atlantic to Rocky Mountains. The issue includes articles by Canadian and U.S. researchers on key aspects of the problem.
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Forest Investigations
Division of Entomology
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Siig
Deriuny
Canada
United States
Atlantic
Rocky Mountains
Ontario Braces for Summer Traffic Surge
Ontario expands traffic safety efforts as summer motor traffic rises with millions of riders and walkers. New clippings show about twenty community programs and a provincewide highway plan. July accidents and deaths are likely higher than June, with U.S. cars flooding Ontario roads through tourist permits and local traffic permits ahead of Labor Day.
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Ontario
Department of Highway
U.S
Eclipse of the Sun Observed by International Scientists
A total solar eclipse in Brazil draws scientists from many nations. Experts discuss the corona’s million-degree temperature, its implications for solar physics, and how eclipse observations can reveal Earth's true shape and solar radio emissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Harold Spencer
Astener
Canadian Chemical Industry Expands During Wartime
The Canadian chemical industry saw unprecedented wartime expansion with production rising to an estimated 356 million dollars in 1946, more than double prewar levels. In 1946 there were 968 plants employing 36,277 people, up from 808 establishments and 22,595 workers in 1939. Exports reached 67.5 million dollars versus 24.5 million in 1939, with fertilizers acids medical preparations and paints among top exported items.
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Canada
Grace Mission Band meets at Campbellville on Saturday
Mrs Tt B Elliot hosted the Grace Mission Band with Joan King as new president. Members read scripture, discussed gifts, and shared a lunch. Eight girls, two boys and seven ladies attended, with prayers and a sewing session closing the gathering.
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Tt. B. Elliot
Grace Mission
Joan King
Jesson
G. Ingila
Beverly Roberts
Lois Ingils
Ann Parker
Christ
Howard “Lush
Shantl
Niagarna
St. John's Anglican Church
Nassaga- Weyn
Gustav Parchem
Davenport
Claude Inglis
Case Maria
Hamilton
A. Elsely
Hamilton Bird Club
Crawford's Lake
David Hubbert
Montreal
Miases Rith
Kathleen Hubber
James Ferries
Lloyd Crawford
Jong Tongs
Milton
William Mahon
Galt General Hospital
Chivalry and the Hat
The article notes that while women’s suffrage and greater participation in jobs reduced some old fashioned chivalry, many courtesies persist. It highlights men tipping their hats to women as a continued polite gesture and a tribute to women’s contributions to society.
Hot Weather Philosophy Reflects Calm Amid Heat
The piece muses that hot weather drains people and sparks complaints yet notes heat helps ripen crops and fuel national food supply. It suggests idle minds feel more discomfort while busy or pleasant activities ease the heat’s impact and that a cold summer would worsen suffering from crop failures.
Milton Juveniles Defeat Tanners in 9-0 Twilight Tilt
Acton faced a strong Milton pitching duo as Cowboy Grenke and Stan Fay limited the Tanners to no runs and three hits. Lawson lasted five innings before surrendering five runs, with Fay closing and Grenke tallying seven strikeouts to seal the shutout at Agricultural Park.
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Grenke
Stan Fay
Acton
Lawson
Sten Fay
Chia
Stan
Allan
Kentiner
Mowat
Weton
Townsley
Tyler
Adamson
Fay
Duval
McPhail
Stover
Hutchinson
Zajac
Puval
Kentner
Milton
Vaughan
Ruskin
K. Fay
S. Fay
Early
McPhall
South
McEachern
Bending the Twig and Youths Tools Redirect Bad Habits
The piece argues that parental influence can steer youths toward better paths. It notes some teens resist bending but suggests matching activities that engage them, such as giving a mechanically inclined boy a set of tools to focus his interests and reduce undesirable pursuits.
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Younsters
Administrators Named in Rockwood Widow's Estate
D G Robertson of Ospringe and Mrs George Young of Rockwood are listed as administrators for a widow's estate with WR 4 designation. The fragmentary notice confirms the roles but lacks additional context or dates.
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D. G." Robertson
Ospringe
Jeorge Young
Rockwood
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Taylor
Burlington, Gnt
Jerry T.taylor
Wemoriam
Spruce Budworm International Pest
Campbellville
Chivalry and the Hat
Milton Juveniles
Rhe Acton
Acton Park
Earl Ace Mest
Mitinnwon
SAIE
Ualo
Vimy Street
Joe Rafka
Actonte
Nerew
Fe Noberts
Alan
Hale
Springk
Mattress Army
Mrsvacollett
Church’ Street
Sanaa
Duckett
Al 2
Williamton & Sons, Ltd
Street’ Ville
SAI Acton
Knigin Street
Bellhaven
Olive Moyer
Christian’s Electric and Hardware
Oshawa
George White
Chrysler
Beuller
Fellows Cement Mixers
Tom Hewson
Georgetown
Free
State Jront
Ted Han—sen
Ayton
Barred Rocks
New Hampshires
Fergus
Children's Aid Society
County of Halton
Ramshaw's
Iano
Brampton
Wrampton
C. W
Trickey
Ont
Dewsbury
Cc. F. Leatherland
L. Starkman
Actua Symon Hardware
Houwhold
Jene Vitter
Everton
George G. Robertson
Mlachumith
Everen
Dany
Hindley & Eliot
Weare
Farnworth Memorials
Madstate
Prisss
Elora
Quelpil, Ony
Bloor
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