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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 19, 1956

Page

12

Funeral for Henry Gilmore Andrews Follows Sudden Malton Death

Fellow employees from Malton and Acton Legion attended the funeral for Henry Gilmore Andrews who died of a heart attack at the A V Roe plant in Malton on July 10. The service at Rumley Funeral Home Thursday included a Legion parade to Fairview cemetery and pallbearers from Milton and Acton. He leaves a wife Gwen Hayward and three sons ages 15 9 and 4 with sisters Hazel Andrews Ethel Ritchie and Mrs Harry Marsh. Rev Evan Jones officiated and Andrews was in his late 30s or 39. The obituary notes a 1939 Milton marriage and his parents Joseph Andrews and Isabela Pollock predeceased him.

Malton Acton Legion Henry Gilmore Andrews A. V. Roe Gwen Hayward Bruce Keith Robert Hazel Andrews Milton H. N. Ritchie Ethel Acton Harry Jim Smith Red Aikens Coon Varey Norm Morton Fred Johnson Milton Legion Len Newell Andrews Joseph William Andrews Isabela Pollock

Journalism Course Scholarships At Ryerson Institute

Four $100 entrance scholarships for Practical Journalism and Printing Management at The Ryerson Institute in Toronto were announced to attract high school graduates into journalism and printing careers. Scholarships assess high school work after Ryerson resumes September 17 with exams based on prior grades.

Ryerson Institute of Technology Toronto Edward A. Schrader Ryerson Dills Werden Leavens Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Ryerson Journalism Schrader

Obituary of Miss Jean Pasmore of Medford Oregon

Native of Rockwood born January 14 1876 Jean Pasmore died in Medford Oregon after a career as a steno grapher for the customs office inattle and work at the Multnomah Hotel She moved to Medford twelve years ago and was a member of First Presbyterian church Survivors include three brothers Frank William and Fred Pasmore and two sisters Mrs Angus Carter of Guelph and Mrs R W Clancy of Medford.

Medford Oregon Jean Pasmore Rockwood Pasmore Robert and Euphemia Terance Pasmoore United States Customs Office Attle Multnomah Portland First Presbyterian Church Frank Pasmore William Pasmore Fred Pasmore Angus Carter Guelph R. W. Clancy

Service Station Gutted by Fire in Norval

Fire destroyed the White Rose service station garage in Norval last week and spread to a second story apartment and adjoining snack bar. The blaze began in the garage at about 4 45 am and burned for about two hours before firefighters contained it. The owner K M McCallum, who lived in the apartment, could not save furniture. The building, formerly Lloyd Sedore’s, remains under investigation for the cause.

White Rose Norval K. M. McCallum McCallum Lloyd Sedore

Erin Township Council Votes Against Road Spraying

After long discussion and a report from the road superintendent on washout damaged roads the Erin town ship council decides not to spray roads this year The June 26 meeting reviewed repair costs and the building inspector is to be paid 1 dollar per hour plus 10 cents per mile for travel expenses Reeve Harold Griffin presided at the special meeting.

Erin Huis Harold Griffin

Grant Permits Water System In Mountain View Subdivision

Erin township council met on July 6 granting permission for a water system installation in Mountain View subdivision. Installations must follow engineer plans and Board of Health approval. Reeve Harold Griffin presided. A Civic Holiday on Monday August 6 was proclaimed.

Lloyd Death Mountain View Erin Board of Health

Albert Schweitzer An Intimate Portrait

A study of Albert Schweitzer by Jacques Feschotte highlights his religious influence and life saving work at Lamparene Africa. The piece emphasizes Schweitzer as a global figure with his ethic of respect for life and his impact in humanitarian efforts.

Albert Schweitzer Acton Library Jacques Feschotte Lambarene Africa

New Oakville-Traffalgar Hospital Wing Delays Opening

The new 1.767 million wing of Oakville-Traffalgar Memorial Hospital opened a month ago but remains largely unused. Only the kitchen and switchboard are operating since June 28, with full service transfer expected within a week. The 33-bed old section is not overcrowded, while plans for remodeling the original building focus on maternity, nursery, and out-patient areas.

Oakville-Traffalgar Memorial Hospital

Brampton Officials Tackle Sidewalk Bicycle Hazard

Councillor Misener urged the police committee to address bicycles on downtown sidewalks. He warned the practice endangers baby carriages and pedestrians, especially in the business district. Councillor Pawley raised concerns about sand remains on sidewalks and ratepayer duties to remove it.

Brampton Walter Misener John Pawley Nance Horwood

Residents object to water rate changes before commission

A large delegation appeared before the Streetsville Public Utilities Commission last week to protest the revised meter rates. The commission intends July as a trial month with a subsequent review and adjustments. Water meters were installed last month.

Streetsville Public Utilities Commission

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