Notices of Births Marriages and Deaths From Acton Column
BORN LANSING a daughter Shirley Margaret born at 119 Lindsay Avenue Tor onto to Mr and Mrs Robert Lansing formerly of Acton on June 25 1940 MARRIED SUNTER HEPBURN Marion Mabel eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Hepburn to Mr Errett William Sunter on July 20 1940 HURST VICKERS Bessie Micorta daughter of Louis Vickers to Newton Francis on July 20 1940 DIED FREDRICH Mrs August Fredrich aged 85 mother of Mrs J B Chalmers Acton MARTIN Thomas Palmerston Martin beloved husband of the late Marion Henderson died July 19 1940 THURSTON Anson LeRoy Thurston Cobourg July 17 1940 HAVILL George Havill died July 23 1940 interment Fairview Cemetery with funeral at 3 PM
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Lindsay Avenue
Toronto
Robert Lansing
Vera Wells
Acton
Shirley Margaret
Sunter-Hepburn
Everton
Fev
Kenneth T. Norris
Marion Mabel
James Hepburn
Errett William Sunter
Hurst-Vickers
Knox Church
H. L. Bennie
Bessie Micorta
Louis Vickers
Canfield
Newton Francis
N. F
N. F. Hurst
Fredrich
Grand Rapids, Mich
August Fredrich
J. B. Chalmers
Martin
Leslie Martin
Aurora
Ontario
Thomas Palmerston Martin
Marion Henderson
Havill
Agnes Street
George Havill
Ambrosena FP. Hills
Frank E
Dominion Bank
Breld
Fairview
Acton News Briefs Highlight War Efforts and Local Events
Crowds head to Acton on Saturday night while the Fare Press Office stays open Saturday evenings. Acton merchants promote war savings and silver dollars. Five Acton boys overseas are pictured in THE FREE Press window. Acton Y Girls return from Edgewood Park with Helen Ostrinder at the helm. Beardmore plant may offer light work for women. applications available at Beardmore & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Eddie Jamison
Free Press
Acton Y
Edgewood Park
Helen Ostrinder
Jeader
Beardmore
Beardmore & Co
Britain Anxious Send Prisoners to Canadian Camps
The British government seeks Canada with Great Britain to intern enemy aliens and German prisoners in new camps in Canada. The plan prioritizes aliens, then German prisoners, then evacuated children. Ottawa prepares facilities and consent rules, while many Canadians offer hospitality to refugee children.
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Britain
Great Britain
King
House of Commons
Canada
British Isles
Ottawa
Obituaries From Georgetown Acton Cobourg Area
Alton J A McLachlan 66 former Alton Postmaster died at home Sunday. Survived by wife Laura Stevenson two sons Arthur and Lloyd three daughters Mrs Hall Johnston Mrs Leonard Lovell and Eileen. Thomas Palmerston Martin died last Friday aged about eighty born in Erin Township. Survived by two sons John and Leslie and a daughter Anne and two brothers sisters. Anson LeRoy Thurston died July 17 after a stroke at 353 John Street Cobourg. Born 1887, he lived in Acton Georgetown Cobourg worked as traveller for C B Dayfoot & Co and at Edwards & Edwards tannery. He played in local bands. Funeral details noted with out-of-town attendees listed.
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Alliston
Hall Johnston
Toronto
Leonard Lovell
Adoh
Eileen’ McLachlan
Thomas Palmerston
Martin
Lesiié
Erin Township
George Martin
Acton
Evin
Marion Henderson
T. P. Martin
The
Baptist Church
John
Guelph
Leslie
Aurora
Anne
Nelson
Jacob
British Columbia
Leslie Thurston
Schenectady
N.Y
Augusta Black
Kelso
Fairview Cemetery
John Street
Cobourg
Anson LeRoy Thurston
Thurston
McClure Funeral Home
Greenwood Cemetery
Georgetown
Mr. Thurston
H. L. Thurston
Elizabeth Tiurston
LeRoy Thurston
C. B. Dayfoot & Co
Edwards & Edwards Tannery
Cobourg Kittle
Ivy Alfreta Ross
Ada Smith
Town
M. Andrew
Jack Boynton
Jack Boomer
Jack Roscoe
Galt
George Stapleton
S. E. Ross
Walkerville
Geagetown Herald
Twenty Years Ago In Halton County News Recap
Twenty years ago the wheat harvest began in this section. Contractor Mackenzie nearly completed the shoe factory. The Council aims to have a live up to date business in place soon. Mr W J Patterson sold his Georgetown meat business to Robert Erwin and Harry Goldham. Engineer Redfern assures water supply before winter. The Council awarded the reservoir and pump house contracts at Acton and the Acton spring pump house, with completion by October 1. Acton leaves the Halton Peees Baseball League for peace. schedules home and away games with Georgetown and Brampton and the Carpet Mills team of Guelph. Miss Minnie Z Bennett was chosen as Halton County’s teacher to join the Government excursion through Northern Ontario next month.
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Mackenzie
W. J. Patterson
Georgetown
Robert Erwin
Harry, Goldham
Redfern
Acton
Halton-Peees
Brampton
Carpet Mills
Guelph
Minnie Z. Bennett
Halton County
Ontario
Ginger Farm Chronicles by Gwendoline P. Clarke
A feature by Gwendoline P. Clarke for The Acton Free Press presents a ginger farm chronicle. Insights into cultivation, yields, and community impact are shared with a reflective local voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Free Press
Gwendoline P. Clarke
Higher standard of living and wild berries for jam
A writer laments damp homes and heat while noting crowded hen houses. They urge wartime thrift, reduced travel, and reduced waste, highlighting jam campaigns by the Women's Institutes and Red Cross and urging harvesting wild berries for jam to aid troops and refugees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institutes
Red Cross
Mother
Dad
Hitler
Bish
Sunburn and suncare advice from hospital interne
In a hospital rotunda Dr Mackenzie and an interne discuss sunburn cases from Wasaga Beach. The piece extols early day sun exposure, vitamin D benefits, and practical treatment like 2 percent tannic acid spray and Epsom salts, while noting varied skin tolerance and the dangers of noon sun.
Bren Guns Ahead of Schedule Says Howe in Commons
Hon. D. Howe told the House of Commons on June 17 1949 that contractors are producing Bren guns six months ahead of schedule and by year end are expected to be as far ahead as they would be in the second year under the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schedul
Béerr
House of Commons
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Starriage
Desa
Rusholme Road
Fairy Lake
Fred D. Young
Deer Lake
Anson Thurston
Pearkes
A. E. Potts
CASP
G. E. Pearkes
Acton and
Montreal
Niagara Falls
Harold Wiles
Pallant’s
Mill Street
Dr. Mackenzie
Blue Star Service Station
Mill and
Young Streets
Jack Harg Rave
Mien
Ofte Lot
Ing Wee LD
Elliott Bros
Lorne Scots
Acton Streets
Willow Street
Acton Business Men's Association
Georgetown Lumber
Acton’ Footwear
Hinton
Royal Cafe
WM. Cooper
Dale
Edward's Store
A.t."brown
Lovell Bros
Browns Fruit Store
L. W.agar
K. Roszell
E, . J. Hassard
B. D. Rachlin
Symon Hardware
Free Press Office
Blue Star
Wood's Grocery
Rumley
Acton Home Bakery
Harry Waterhouse
Carroll’s Grocery
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