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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
17
Edwin Grace died at Brampton on Monday June 18 1945 in his 75th year. The obituary notes his long life and local family ties.
The June gathering at Mrs. E. Collier's home, led by President Mrs. Lappin, featured a flower slip exchange, donations to the National Institute for the Blind and Jam Fund, a district report, and a talk on weeds and plants. Guests included soloist Mrs. Pulker, with Miss Fool Oakes on piano, plus a social close and thanks to members for hosting.
Knox Presbyterian Church choir held a Thursday evening practice then a surprise party for Margaret McPhail before her marriage. George Muelle sang two solos, the choir quartet sang, a mock wedding featured Heeryge Musselle and Ab Robinson, and Dora Hansen read an address. A table lamp and end table were presented, Babe Stos wet Dora Hansen. A dainty lunch followed.
Dr. Wendal MacDonald presented to a service club a plan to build a fishing pond within early city limits for exclusive use of school boys without transport to distant fishing sites. The idea aims to provide accessible recreation for youths.
Jon Scott and family extend thanks to friends for support after the death of their wife and mother. They name those who offered tributes flowers and pallbearers and acknowledge kind words from Ven WG O Thompson and Mr Sam Gisby.
Dominion Day a week from Sunday will be observed on Monday July 2. Home grown produce appears on family tables for the week. The promotion by Tom Nicol to Lance Sergi is clarified. Tuesday night opened at the local tennis and bowling grounds despite brea in the weather. Dora Hansen passes examinations at Toronto Normal School with congratulations. The Baptist Young People's Society met in the church with Miss Edina Fryer in charge, hymns sung, a reading titled The Song in My Heart, and Mr Stanley Cripps delivering Life of Naham TM as the talk.
In Watfordshire a revived spinning craft faces wool shortages as the heir of doge teering uses dyed wild flower colors. Wool dyed and woven into garments shows good quality despite scarce supply.
At the Robert Sault farmhouse in Kilbride Mr and Mrs William Vivian of Nelson Ontario celebrated 57 years of marriage. Fifty seven descendants attended including 36 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The gathering featured relatives from Ontario and the United States with siblings and cousins joining in the supper.
The community mourns Joseph Scott who died at home in Limehouse on Saturday June Sth aged fifty six. He married Miss Tarzwell in 1913 and lived in Limehouse most of his life. Surviving are his wife and four children, plus four grandchildren and several siblings. The funeral, conducted by Ven WG C Thomson, drew a large crowd and many tributes from family, friends, and local groups. Interment is at Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown.
The Halton Federation signs an agreement with the National Film Bean to operate a projector with sound in the county for winter starting September. Twenty points are chosen in Halton where farm groups will sponsor monthly meetings in the afternoons with a special show planned. The program includes farm tapes, beautification, conversation, and marketing of farm products as part of a broader effort to develop Canada’s natural resources.
Four year old Robert Duncan was hit by a passenger train but remained unhurt and mobile after the accident. He was on the right-of-way when the train struck him and threw him clear of the track with only minor injuries reported.
Un Med Airlines announces a 6 passenger aircraft service in Vancouver next year. Within five to six years after the war, 100 passenger planes will enable trans oceanic and trans continental flights.
Acton hosts a village jamboree with proceeds supporting the Boys Band. The article recalls 35 years of band work led by Charlie Mason and notes community volunteers including Kt F Hyena and chairs Clayton Benson Lorne Heant and Lambert. Souvenir ads were popular and a crown age evening drew crowds.
The administrator of the estate of Laty Jam and Amner McLean authorizes a public auction at their Erin residence on the flat line two miles south of Highway 24. The sale includes horses cows poultry implements and farm equipment with a grand piano and household furniture. Real estate comprising 90 acres, a stone dwelling and barn will be offered with terms: 10 percent down day of sale and balance in 60 days.
Miss Mona Smith hosted a surprise shower for Mary Simpson the upcoming week at her home. Master Harry McFadden helped with untying gifts while pink and white decor set the scene. Mrs J Kentner won the kitchen contest as guests signed the bride’s book and enjoyed lunch.
Georgetown High School held a special assembly on June 4 where leaving teachers were thanked. Miss Peebles Mr Carpenter and Mr Matthews received two books each, Miss Fair Harn a table lamp, and Craig Alexander president of the Student Council chaired the event. Nearby visitors Sgt and Mrs Armand Swackhamer and their baby Jimmie joined Mr Swackhamer and Mrs Herbert Erwin, from Mountain View.
Public auction of household and farm goods at the late residence Lot 14 Con two Tra falgaer near CHL Station on Monday July with sale starting at dawn. Items include parlor suite oak dining set chairs clocks radio sewing machine trunks cooking stoves tools and broad assortment of linens glassware and canned goods. Terms require full settlement by sale day. Roy Hindley Auctioneers TOA Elliott and Clark conduct the sale.
Mary Mann widow directs sale at Mann Homestead on NoT High near Acton Wednesday June 27 at 3 PM. Horses cows ewes implements hay grain household effects and harnesses offered cash on day. no reserves. auctioneers handle the proceedings.
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