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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 14, 1945

Page

8

Annoucements of births marriages and obituaries from Acton area

Birth announcement for Robert James Jennings on June 13 1945 at the Nursing Home Acton. Marriage notice for Marian Pearl Cure to Charles Barber of Acton Ontario. Multiple memorials and remembrances for Elliott Sweeney Allan and Allan families noting dates June 1942 1944 1945 and references to Ontario locations Limehouse and Fort Ontario.

Jennings Mra Jensinge Gualph Street Acton Robert James & Brother Ena Edna Ted Eee Barber-Coxe George Kenneth Coxe Marian Pear Charles Barber W. 2D. Darber Ontario

Agnes McLean Dies After Sudden Illness at Home

Friends mourn the sudden death of Agnes May McLean at her Kiln home on Wednesday June 6 after a period of poor health. She is survived by her husband James, a son Donald at home, a brother Fred Couch, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements were by Johnstone and Warley with burial in Faithview Cemetery Avton.

Agnes McLean Agnes May Couch Niampton Edward and Mary Couch John Kenney Ur Acton Sihe James Mc Lean Womon Donald Mclean Waa Presbyterian Church Johnstone & Warley Ken McKenne Fatihview Avton Atec Elbute Esteen Toronto Morampton Guelph Galt Stratford Donald Sinclair Win Couch Dan Nelean Archie Sinclair Elmer Fisher Fredt West

Cards of Thanks for Bereavement and Hospital Thank Yous

A collection of notices expresses gratitude from Donald McLean for kindness after a mother's death, from Master Ronnie McEachern for flowers and cards while in hospital, and from Mr Harold Adley for medical care and kindness from Beardmore Co. and friends during illness.

Donald McLean Ronnie McEachern Guts Carda General Hospital Guelph Harold Adley Beardmore & Co

Acton War Years Jamboree Scheduled Amid Dominion Day Notes

War era Acton items cover Dominion Day observance worries about delays for the early June pens and strawberries. A weekend Jamboree in Acton marks a major event for many residents. John Nicol’s son overseas receives promotions, and dog show results highlight Show Girl owned by Lawrence Welch with top Canadian breed and open class placements.

Acton John Nicol Tun Lawrence Welch

United Church Ladies Meet at Mrs Agar Home

The regular monthly United Church meeting was held Tuesday at Mrs L Agar's home with president in charge. Mrs S Reid led the devotional period and quilting was suspended for the summer. A dainty lunch was served by Mrs D Richardson and Marie Lambert assisted by Mrs Wheeler.

Duke of Devonshire Mra Wood Heatty J.C. Matthewa Mra Shroeder Mra Houston Matthews Mainprize Hosteasea National Institute For the Blind The United Church L. Agar S. Reid

Acton Citizen Proposes Cemetery Beautification Plan

A letter from HL Sagth of Acton discusses cemetery care and suggests planting beds at the front approach as a civic memorial. He proposes a seven to nine member citizen committee to oversee plants and a summer memorial service for all who did not return.

Acton Tom

Halton Junior Homemakers and Farmers Hold Achievement Day

The Halton Junior Homemakers and Farmers held their Achievement Day in Milton on Saturday June 2. Homemakers showcased Meat In the Menu and Clothes Joists up to date while 70 Junior Farmers toured local farms under J L E Whitelock. Prizes, trophies, and pins were awarded in multiple classes with leaders and coaches named and a concluding dance by the Hennett Orchestra.

Halton Milton Lulu Row Women’s Institute J.le Whitelock Trafalgar Tarma MCC. Heatty's Percy Merry Graymar Farm Valley Creat Farm Jo Ab Willmott Joh Willmott JT. Cubholm Milton Marton Heslop Freeman Flynn Senn Livestolk Hranch Toronto Bruce Heer Peel County Hank Inter Township Fea Exquesing Shirley Wright Limehouse Jenn Lindsay Mira Marelon Hun Ashgrove Ania Mra Deforest Viola Brigden Marton Hunter Marion Hunter Georgetown Marion Currie Evaline McCalg Hetty Ruddell Jeasse Wingfeld Missen Margaret Font Verna Webster Norval Ward Brownridge Palermo Douglas Currie Hornby Douglas Alexander Stuart McMillan Orville Orr Angus McNabb Gieofreetown Bank of Nora Sentia Beques- Ing Dr. Anderson Junise Norval Juniors Fraser McNabb Craig Alexander Alexander Duncan Campbell Baronston John Currie Donald Robertson John Pickett, Jr Betty Thos. Blakelock Mason Knitting Co Clarence Fort Lloyd Crawford Mesdames Arthur Ruddell Clayton Dick H. Morris Me. Quinlan Campbelville Bank of Nova Scotia Clauda Crawford Nassagawega John Y. McNabb Halton Juniors Hennett

Bennie Family Accepts Duart Pastor Post

Rev. H L Bennie of Gale Presbyterian Elmira accepts call to lead Duart Presbyterian Church with Winterbourne and Alma charges. Mrs Bennie helped with Girl Guides and blood clinic work. They plan to move and assume duties July 1.

Hool. Bennie Gale Presbyterian Church Elmira Winterbourne Alma Duart Presbyterian Church Bennie Girl Guides Mobile Blood Clinic

Milk for Britain tag day in Acton Saturday

Milk for Britain Fund supports milk for children in Britain with Acton led events. Dr A J McA Minister opened the campaign noting urgent needs for nourishment while Kinsmen work to supply milk. Canadian support has shipped millions of quarts. In a separate note, Baptist Young People's Society met Tuesday with Olive Koot leading and plans to visit Guelph First Baptist Society and discuss leisure time activities.

Mattain Ateange Tentain Acton Jesale Husaed A J MeCa Tentional War Service Nouciah Baptist Young People's Society Tureday Olive Koot Young People’s Society First Baptist Church Guelph

Acton Redo Crose Room to Close This Summer

The Redo Crose rooma in Acton will close during July and August. The latest shipment from Acton So ciety requires 2 housewives 3 pair socks and 1 sweater to be brought in by the last week of June.

Redo Crose Acton Acton Society June Frosts

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