Diverse Marriage Notices Across Ontario Townships
Public wedding announcements list events in Ontario from June 1 1944 including Harris in Pinclan Ontario Eleanor Vivian at Toronto Western Hospital sister Ev Waida Allison and Norman Joseph Braids of Acton Ontario Audrey Lorraine Maude McKinnon at Rockwood United Church and Kenneth Elmer Younger with Hiteckwoot family connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude- McKinnon
United Cuurea Fereomage
Rockwood
Audrey Lorraine
Kenneth M. McKinnon
Kenneth Elmer
Mre Hiteckwoot
In Memoriam Sweeney and Gamble
In memory of Gav John Peter Sweeney killed in action in France June 1944 and a letter of enduring affection from wife and children Diane and Brian. Also memorial note for Chas S. Gamble who died June 1941 with hopeful lines of reunion and faith from his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney
Gav
John Peter Sweeney
France
Diane
Brian
Card of Thanks for Peter Kirk Family
The family of the late Peter Kirk express deep appreciation for the kindness of 60 friends shown during his illness and at his passing. The sympathy offered was very comforting to their beloved father’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kirkmess
Acton News Roundup Highlights Local Sports and Achievements
Baseball and softball return as local teams resume play. Hastings County Junior Farmers travel to Acton for O A C events. Acton Boys Band performs a park concert. Toronto University results note Don Ros in first year medicine and Jean Barber earns BA. Opening baseball ceremonies planned at Acton Park with Band and Georgetown opposition. Baxter Laboratories levelling pond site expands premises. Samarian Sanatorium staff donate to Madison Ashley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Park
Georgetown
Peter L. Kirkness Dies at 74 A Respected Acton Citizen
Peter L. Kirkness of Acton, a longtime Beardmore and Co. employee, died Monday at General Hospital in Guelph at age 74 after illness. Born in Stromness Orkney Islands, he lived with his son since 1937 after his wife Grace Allan died. He leaves three children Meretta, Heeve Chas L. Kirkness, and Ivan, plus brothers David and John. Funeral held Wednesday at Johnstone and Rumsey with interment in Bracebridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter L. Kirkness
Acton
Peter L. Kirkneas
General Hospital
Guelph
Ulness
Stromness
Orkney Slands
Peter Kirkness
David
Katharine Kirkness
Beardmore and Co
Bracebridge
Meretta
Kitchener
Ileeve Chas L. Kirkiness
Ivan
Toronto
John
Johnstone and
Rumsey
Pall
Mears
Wm. Cooper
Neil McDonald
Geo. Fryer
Howant Allison
Wm. Burton
J. M. McDonald
W. J. O. Oakes
J. H. Creighton
Claude Cook
W. J. Benson
C F. Leatherland
A. Mason
Ow. Wolfe
G. A. Dills
Bracebridge Cemetery
Watson Cleaver Wedding at Trinity Church Burlington
Miss Margaret Cleaver and Howard Hamilton Watson wed at Trinity United Church Burlington at 3 pm on May 24. Rev. Russell O Brien officiated as family and friends attended a reception at the bride’s home on Guelph Line. The couple plan to reside in Belleville for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity United Church
Margaret Cleaver
Hughes Cleaver
Howard Hamilton Watson
Frank Watton
New Toronto
Russell O'Brien
Jean Smith
James Tamle
Hamilton
Frank
Donald Watson
Anna Pond
Guelph
Ronald Stewart
Clarkson
Belleville
Gazette
Campbellville District News and Local Social Highlights
Several residents in the Campbellville district are reported ill with the flu. The local nine of the baseball league defeated Milton Legion. Rev. Mr. Henderson of Prince Edward Island led service at St. David's Presbyterian Church. The church crew cleaned the basement and painted the door. Miss Anne Cluey of Toronto visited at Mrs. Charles Roberta’s home. Miss Mary Teres Quinlan marked her third birthday. The Campbellville quartet sang at Burlington Presbyterian Church 10th anniversary services. Mr. and Mrs. Colin McPhnall hosted the daybreak gathering. A birthday surprise for Miss Anna Glimour drew many gifts. Mr. and Mrs. John Gilmour hosted a bridge and euchre party. Winners included Miss Kathleen Hubbert and Mr. Joe Weir for euchre. Mr. T Wheelihan and Mr. Frank Quinlan for bridge. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weir of Car. Osh visited the Gilmours. Ronald Roberts, after seven weeks at Christie Street Hospital, Toronto, returned home improved following separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McPhail
John Early
Alfred Turner
Betty Lou
Miss Beas Early
Baseball League
Milton Legion
Henderson
Prince Edward Island
St. David's Presbyterian ‘Church
John MacNeil
Thunday
Anne Cluey
Toronto
Charles Roberta
Mary Teres Quinlan
Campbellville
Burlington Presbyterian Church
Colin
McPnall
John Gilmour
Ronald Roberts
Christie Street “Hospital
Esquesing Council Reviews Gravel Tender and Bridge Work
Esquesing Township Council met May 20 with Reeve Murmy presiding. Tenders for crushing and delivering gravel on township roads were read and accepted subject to the Department of Highways approval. A Court of Revision was scheduled for June 3. The council also approved holiday for rural schools on June 1 for a picnic and passed several by laws and accounts including sheep damage claims and road relief payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
Lai
Reeve Murmy
Cleave
George Frankley
Department of Highways
George E. Cleave
C. H. May
H. N. Brown
G. W. Murray
Hoy
Smith
J. W. Ludgate
Brown
Ontario Bridge Co Ltd
Toronto
Roy F. Smith
Ontario Bridge Co. Ltd
Esqueaing
J. N. Brown
G. E. Cleave
George Curre
G H. May
May
Murray
Currie
Court of Revision
Davidson
Glen
Mr. Davidson
Mr. Glenn
Esquesing Towpanip Council
Ally
Heatherington
Halton Federation of Agriculture
Reeve Murray
Bell Telephone Co
Cecil Chisholm
A. W. Benton
Dr. W. F. James
Harold Early
D. W. Banter
Spencer Wilson
Frank Robertaan
John L. Moore
Practical welcome Quebec ship repays veterans with treats
The Duchess of Richmond docked in Quebec and the Canadian Legion arranged a brief welcome for repatriated veterans. Volunteers distributed four oranges each along with chocolate, cu cream, chewing gum, and cigarettes in generous portions to those arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Duchess of Richmond
Canadian Legion War ‘Services
Clearing Auction Sale At Robert Rell Farm
Auction at the Rell farm on Lot 14 Con 2 near Moffat includes horses cattle hogs hens and implements. Machinery and farm tools such as tractors discs mowers plows and separators will be offered with cash terms and no reserve as the proprietor quits farming.
Public Auction at Erin Lot 3 Horses Cattle and Farm Equipment
The undersigned sells by public auction at Lot 3 Eighth Line Erin on Friday June 1 at 1 o'clock. Items include Greg Percheron mare five Holstein and Shorthorn cows and heifers aged two to nine years, jerney cows, Ayrshire heifers, two-year-old polled Angus cow, a purebred Holstein bull, two Yorkshire pigs, dairy equipment including a De Laval cream separator and milking machine, harnesses, implements from Massey Harris and Deering, farm carts, furniture, a Doherty organ and more. Terms cash. No reserve. D J Sinclair clerk. Frank Petch auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Longstreet
Erin
Hay
Aide
Jersry
Jerney
Ayrshire
de Laval
Nharness
Mamey Harris
Tudhope Anderson
Massey Harris
McCormick Deering
Deering
Doherty
Gramophone
Rex
Longstreet
D. J. Sinclair
Frank Petch
Ballinafad United Church Hosts Pretty June Wedding
Rhoda Florence French daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Campbell and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs French Eramosa wed William McClusky son of Mr and Mrs McClusky Smithville at Ballinafad United Church. The ceremony featured floral decor and a reception at the bride’s home with about seventy guests. The couple plan a short honeymoon in the United States and will reside on Eramosa Road near Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinafad United Church
Rhoda Florence French
Donald Campbell
French
Eramosa
William McClusky
Mra McClusky
Smithville
Marguerite Thompson
Mary Howitt
Fergus
Phyllis Craig
Guelph
Maxwell
Montreal
Measra Delmar
Reginald French
Trev
Foreman
Mr Day
Eramees
Mary ‘Thomas
Kitchener
Marguerite Thomfreon
Campbell
Mr. McClusky Sr
Mr. Campbell
United States
Eramosa Road
Evangelist Talks Continue in Acton District Meetings
Due to growing interest in Acton and nearby areas, meetings by Evangelists A W Joyce of Toronto and A M Gratton of London continue, with nightly topics drawn from the Bible. The speakers claim the Bible is their sole ground of appeal and present subjects on ruin, redemption, and regeneration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
A. W. Joyce
Toronto
A. M. Gratton
London
Acton’ Free Press
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Wraida-Allison
St. Joseph's Church
Ont
Hote Vidtans Allison
Henson Allison
Mr. Allison
Truro
N. 8
Norman Joseph Braids
Eugen Braids
Memoriam
Lisboa
Hastings County
O.A.C
Acton Boys
Toronto University
Don A. Ros
Ray Mason
Fred Dawkins
University of Toronto
Tuesaday
Jean Barber
Acton Continuation School
Ttafl
Baxter Laboratories
Samaitan
Quartsi
Bank House
Beardmore & Co
Madeline Ashley
W.m-S
Hujlaburg
McDougall
Eden Mills
JT. Shortill
Mra
Ernie McEnery
A. McDougall
Hulsburg
Blanche McKinnon
Ospringe
Sherlock Foreman
Phyllis Foreman
W. McEnery
Muriel Hills
Dorothy Warne
Gordon Aitken
Oregan
Vannater
David McEnery
Watson-Cleaver
Trinity Church
Burlington
Esquesing Council
Robert Rell
Wtual
Moffat
Honrses
Belgium
Hampshire Reds
Collara Neal
Edinburgh Rd
Farnworth Memorials
Mederate Frise
Wiers Ra
Guelph Ont
Wood's Milker
W. Goodwin
Rawleigh
S, Acton
Ballinapfad
E. P. Head R
Georofs
Gquelfu
Anul
Turaday
Juan
Nicol Bros
A. J. Corbett
Mount Forest
Te — Acton
Rinses
Pal’s
Acton Public Utilities Office
F. G. Turner
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