Births and memorial notices from Acton area dated 1949
A mix of birth announcements and memorial notices from Acton and surrounding areas. Names include Mattocks Williamson Johnstone Ferguson Prikin s Balfour Shults Aitken Lasby Dixon Durnan Guthrie Perryman Zajac and others with dates July to August 1949. Wording notes births at nursing homes and hospitals, marriages, and war memorial remembrances for family members.
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Meir
Roy Charles
Diane
Hruce
Taby
Just Fine Aitken
G Aitken
Jean Robertson
Sharon Lynn
Guelph General MM Capital
Acton Seeks Sewer Vote and Band Tattoo Event
Town survey numbers complete and a Band Tattoo planned mid month. Voters face a sewer ballot as Acton campaigners push progress for a healthy community before September 6. July and August saw two accidents at Main and Mill. W Leachman of Inglewood wins a two year Acton Free Press subscription. Betty Gibson sang at Dunn's Pavilion Bala with applause for Galway Bay and Bluebird of Happiness as Nasageéweya Centennial crowds enjoy the concerts.
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tActon
Acton
Main
Mill
Mattawa
W. Leachman
Inglewood
California
Betty Gibson
Dunn's Pavilion
Bala
Galway Bay
Wille Institutes
Nasageéweya
Robert Sinclair obituary notices Perth Fort William
Robert Sinclair son of the late Mr and Mrs Gilbert Sinclair formerly of Acton died suddenly at his Fort William home on Thursday July Mth aged seventy three He was born in the Scotch Block left for the west about 1897. He married in 1905 at Rainy River Ontario and is survived by his wife five sons Gordon Norman Walter Stanley and George plus six grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday the 16th and burial was in Mountain View Cemetery Fort William. Services were conducted by Rev Russell Peden of Tries United Church Port Arthur, an old friend of the family.
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Robert Sinclair
Gilbert Sinclair
Acton
Fort William
Rainy River
Ontario
Gordon Norman
Walter
Stanley
George
Mountain View
Fort Willi
Russell Peden
Tries United Church
Port Arthur
Une
Local residents enjoy long weekend at Wasaga Beach and area
Messis John Sim Veron and Eddie Stewart spent the week end at Wasaga Beach while Mr G Sunter holidayed at Niagara Falls with her son and daughter in law. Numerous guests visited relatives in Toronto Acton Stratford and Guelph. local store decor updated. Women’s Institute members win first prize at Rockalong Institute Garden Party.
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Messis John Sim
Veron
Eddie Stewart
Wasaga Beach
G Sunter
Nuagarea Falls
Arnold Sunter
Robert Hunter
Toronto
Bert Craig
Juan
Georgetown
Ubril
Jerome Hunter
DN McTavish
Elgin Brown
Gail
Rob Nodwell
Orton
Lindaaay
Matey Carter
Karen
Laverne
Stratford
D. G. Robertson
Ken Robertson
Misa Anne Stansbury
Oskville
Douglas Robertson
Mra C Williamson
Mra L
Arthur McKinney
McKinney
Patsy Dickieson
Guelph
Cliff Swain
Stamford Centre
E Fisher
Alvin McCutcheon
George Anderson
Turaday
Women's Institute
Rockalong Institute
Leo Nicholson
Sharon
Diane
St. Catharines
R J Matthews
Local Holiday Visits and Hospital News Across Guelph area
Miss Muriel Benham and Miss Barbara Benham of Guelph spent a two week holiday at their parents home. The McCutcheon couple vacationing in Thornbury. Mr Norris hospitalized for treatment. Various locals including Palframan, Hortop, Alton, Robertson, Kingsbury, Jestin, Wright, Fountain, Cross, Weatherston, Millar, Jentin, Strimble, and Kitty noted visiting relatives or holidaying with family members in the region.
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Muriel Benham
Guelph
J Fpf Benham
Barbara Benham
T. D. McCutcheon
Thornbury
Norris
Tert Palframan
Mount Pleasant
W. HE
James Fountain
Marine Corps
Vancouver
Charlie Fountain
Mack Grill
Fergus
Recorutse
James Cross
Adam Weatherston
Ronney Millar
Brampton
W. Smith
Eva Jentin
Acton
Bill Strimble
Kjity
Plan Re Union When Acton Becomes Town
Council discussed Acton’s change to town status and planned a reunion to mark the elevation. The clerk was to secure tenders for water and sewage studies and designate a speed limit in the park while highways would be asked to paint lines and install a cross street light.
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Acton
Unis
Council
Department of Highways
Mill
Main Streets
Chuinth Street
Actan
A Special Garden for the Blind at Suderland Britain
A garden laid out for blind people in Suderland Britain marks a first in public amenities. Metal tags on plants will guide visitors by touch and scent. Flowers and shrubs are selected for their fragrance and distinct textures.
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Suderland
Britain
Acton Village bylaw vote notice for September 6 1949
Ratepayers are notified a question will be submitted to electors qualified to vote on money by-laws in Acton on September 6 1949 from 9 am to 6 pm at Polling Subdivision One Town Hall Counci Chambers and Subdivision Two Town Hall Firemen’s Room Eight o’clock August 19 1949 to appoint attendees and conduct final tally by the Clerk J McGeachie Clerk
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Acton
Town Hall
Counci
Toom
TENDERS FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION IN AETON MUNICIPALITY
Tenders for garbage collection in the Municipality of Aeton are invited until August 15 at 5 pm. Send bids to the undersigned with tender for Garbage Collection. The contract lasts one year from August 1. Collection hours remain the same as current.
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Aeton
Weather shifts from drought to heavy rain prompts roofing bids
This summer drought has given way to heavy rainfall raising roof repair needs. The ad highlights asphalt shingles from 550 to 8.50 per square and No 2 5X shingles at 12.75 and No 2a at 6.00 for patching. Attendees are invited to Actors Park Pavilion on Saturday nights.
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Actors Park Pavilion
Clearing Auction Sale at Mert Rainey’s farm near Milton
Public auction lists livestock including a Jersey Durham milking cow bred July 22, Halstein Guernsey herd animals, Ayrshire cattle, hens, and game birds. Farm equipment such as mowers, cultivators, plows, threshers, cream separator, and household items plus a 32 Ford pickup Truck. Cash with clerk day of sale. no reserve due to lease expiration. purchaser takes possession after sale as owner departs for England.
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Mert Rainey
Milton
Welock
Jersey
Durham
Guernsey
Ayrshire
York
England
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Mattocks
W. FE. Mattocks
Young Street
Lasby-Dixon
St. Alban’s Church
Hev
W G. Luxton
Dorothy Jean
W. E. Dixon
Manchester
Elmer
Hill Lashy
Durnan
Harrop
W. Durnan
Ferris
Memoriam
Guthrie
Jerry T. Guthrie
Germany
Pasce Reigna
Douglas
Dora
Hetty Peirlyman
A. F. Perryman
Allan
Zajac
En Cat
Oppisselst
Tyne Anid
Ospringe
Everton
Farnworth Memorials
Mente
Nedstate
Wisra Rd of
Osmissry
Guelfil Ont
Cecil A. Carr
Optometrist
Douglss St
Tel
Acton Park
Lovell Bros
Barrie Brand
Pesmes
Llesa Hamburg
Jean
R. Robt. Hamilton
G A. Sirrs
the Municipal Service CO
Oakville
Graham Bell Porcelaine Enamel
LAINE
Wanwile A Ein
Princess
Kirk Douglas
Manlyn Maxwell
Loew's Theatre
Dan Dailey and
Celeste Holm
Stewart Granger
Joan Greenwood
Saraband
S. Brarda
KOR Sale Boye
Sue
Jine Vilaatie
Gurney Foundry Go Ltd
Lake Avenue
Actun
Zoovens
Jaorden Hume
Milton Ue
Reg Jersey
Jyrara
Rockwood
Hilton's
Ont
POR Sale Cement
Saveles
John Moontie
Glenwilliams
George Town
Sudan
William Couse & Sons Ltd
Streetaville Mine
Kos Real Money Makers
Alay
Thompson Poultry Farm
Ford
Skyline” Harvester
Ferguson
Willys Jeep
Centaur
Cabson
Otaco
Austin
His International
Vre Hewson
Taney Pete Ee
Hattonville
Hrampton
la- Quesing
Howard
Joef Pansard
Alexandria
Thane Eta
Quirt House
Archie Martin
Wood Ritchie
Erment
Lloyd's Corn
Masters Drug
van Wyck Cleaners
Mackengie News
J.B MacKenzie & Son
Hindley & Elliott
Silara
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