Local notes on shops, holidays and renovations in Acton area
A roundup of small town events and changes: Bralda s Shoe Bloc expands with simulated stone front, Baxter s Drug Store repainting alga overhang, Eldon Batley at Bank of Montrey for summer, Acton Baptist Y P A picnic in Preston, Mainprize s shop remodel, Hotchen s Bakery new sign, late July vacations, Halton Centennial Manor visiting hours, Mill Street facelift after round paving, Acton Church devotions and Hillsburgh playoff results, hot weather driving crowds to Fairy Lake, rain aiding crops, Baxter Laboratories installing new machinery for post holiday production.
Death of Mrs Laura Burrows in Eden Mills
Mrs Laura Burrows dies suddenly after long illness in Eden Mills. Survived by four daughters Ormia Gibson Iona Millard Wanda and Audrey all of Guelph. Funeral at Eden Mills cemetery conducted by Rev K G MacMillan with four brothers in law and two sons in law as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lasby
Toronto
W. A. Lasby
G. A. McPhail
Gordon Blacklock
Laura Burrows
Ormia
Arthur Gibson
Iona
Garth Millard
Wanda
Audrey
Guelph
Eden Mills
K. G. MacMillan
Burrows
Nassagaweya 5.S Picnic At Lowville Park
The Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Sunday School held its annual picnic in Lowville park with a one o'clock dinner by the ladies. An afternoon of baseball, swings, and slides followed, and ice cream and cake were served after the races. Weekend visitors included the Hetzel and Millar families of Toronto and Mr and Mrs White and Mr Granger of Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Lowville Park
Wm. McCullough
Owen Sound
Mr. McCullough
Hetzel
Fred Hetzel
Millar
Toronto
Mrs. White
Mrs. Granger
Guelph
Mrs. McCullough
Everton Summer Visitors Among Local Residents
Mr and Mrs Gilbank of Owen Sound and their son Howard visit Everton with family. Mr and Mrs McCutcheon and Mrs Jesting with Bobby call on D T McDougall and Elton Rae family in Erin. Clarence Hortop and Bert Balframan visit W H Hortop and Mrs Suter. Stanley Stainton from Toronto spends weekend with Mrs Suter. Mrs Wm Bruce recovering under doctor care. Wilbert Talbot and daughter Wilma of London visit villagers. Miss Sharon Hepburn from Milton holidays with grandparents John and Mrs Alton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Stainton
Toronto
Suter
Wm. Bruce
Wilbert Talbot
Wilma
London
Sharon Hepburn
Milton
John Alton
Waterworks reports new Main Street well in service
Lam bert, waterworks superintendent, said a new Main St N well is now in service with manual pump control awaiting a week end wiring, while commission members inspect the installation and plan equipment for the shaft and pump house. Several accounts were approved for payment. Those present: C E Wood, Mayor B D Rachlin, J R MacArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
Main St. N
Births and memorial notices drift through 1952 Ontario community
A series of notices from Guelph and Toronto records births at Dunn General Hospital and St Michael s Hospital including Barbara Joanne Dunn and Deborah Ma Shaw. Also obituaries and memorial verses for Clarke Bracken Roszell Guthrie and Hendersons express gratitude for condolences, hospital visits and floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Guelph General Hospital
Fred Dunn
Adén
Barbara Joanne
Bryan
Kerr
Gloria
Robert Kerr
Joan Fryer
Deborah Ma Shaw
St. Michael’s Hospital
Toronto
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bralda
Eldon Batley
Preston
Bank of
Acton Baptist Young People's
Guelph Association
The
3.Y.P.A. Piconic
Mainprize
J. K. Gardiner
Halton Centennial Manor
E. W. Clarke
Mil! St
Acton Baptist Church
Hillsburgh
Cheltenham
Fairy Lake
Rockwood
Baxter Laboratories
Baxter Solutions
Acton
Nassagaweva
S.S
Everton
H. S. Holden
Optometrist
Douglas St
Hydro Petty Cash
Toth
Bell Telephone Co
Acc't
D. H. Howden & Co
Masco Elec. Co
Ig H Wood & Co
Hydro Elec
W. D. Talbot
MacDonald
Burndy Can. Ltd
Symon Holwe
F. Leatherland
Ro Kearney
Pinside
Eget
PULC
Acc
Anderson
Ballentine
J. Ridley
Chim
Blox
MacSwain Motors
Corp
City of Guelph
Tiveron Transport
Braida
Rubber Boots
Can, Brass Co
J. B. Mackenzie & Son
Coal
United Steel Corp
Beardmore & Co., Pipe and Ewow Oo
Thompson Motors
C. E. Wood
B. D. Rachlin
J. R. MacArhur
Ledger
Tony Martin
REDS
Greens
BLUES
Travel Bureau
ST. George's Square
Family Style Entertainment
Clarke
Oakmount Rd
Adah Alicia Clarke
John Clarke
Andrew Dunn
Dorn
Port Credit
Ethel
Phyllis
John H. Clarke
Fairview Cemetery
Memoriam
Bracken
Lillian Bracken
Roszell
Selina Roszell
Guthrie
F.O
Jerry T. Guthrie
Germany
Ernie Lawson
John Black Sr
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph
John J. Henderson
Mrs. S., Cordiner
Ae A
Tomamawk Fury
al Real
Howard Hughes
John Wayne
Robert Ryan
Flying Leatherneck
Dom Taylor
Janis Carter
Jay C. Flippem
William Barricam
Andes
Italy
C. R. Evans
Streetsville
Chayne
Reinhart
CR. Evans
Canada
Jack T. Armstrong
Georgetown
Ont
Brampton
Twilight Auction Sale
W. E. Mann
Waterloo Ave
Allis Chalmers
Bissell
Hindley and Elliott
Nao
Cles
Pua Bea
Electrolux
H.p
C.C.M
Harold Harris
Main St. S
Westinghouse
E. van Norman
Apply Farm Lumber Co
Manitoulin Island
H. J. Brown
Crewson’s Corners
N.H
Berlanquet
M. McMillan
Bower Ave
Thompson
R. F. Bean
Mill Street East
Gordon Hume
Montmorency’s
Wm. Green
R. R
C.O.D. Express
A. Thomas
Parliament St
New International
Studebaker
Willys
Austin
Firestone
Buchler
Thos. E. Hewson
Arte
Pas Ee
Imilton
Ro Robertson
Halton
Ontario
Eric W. Clarke
Halton County
P.O
Wm. Laing
Gordon Young
Attacg
Callarlo Rendering Company
Colacton
Main St S
St. S
Ab. Louttit
Ernie’ Radio and Electric
Roxy Theatre
Ernie
Wm. Sheppard
J. E. Hartley
R.R. G. Milton
Kitchener
Farnworth
Elora Rd
Guelph, Ont
Price Bros
Wise Sheet
Freelron
Oie
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