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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
8
Edwin Grace aged 74 or 75 is reported to have died at Brampton on Monday June 18 1945. The notice records his age in the 75th year and indicates a forthcoming funeral in the town.
The June meeting of the Acton Women's Institute at Mrs. E Collier's home was led by President Mrs. Lappin. Members reported on district activities, discussed donations to the National Institute for the Blind and Jam Fund for overseas aid, and a social close with cake donated by Mrs. Wilds.
Knox Presbyterian Church choir held a Thursday practice then a surprise party for Margaret McPhail ahead of her marriage. George Musette sang two solos and the choir performed two numbers. A mock wedding entertained, with gifts of a table lamp and end table presented to the bride.
In Charlottetown a service club heard a proposal from Dr. Wendal MacDonald regarding a fishing pond to be built near the city for exclusive use by school boys without transportation to distant fishing sites. The plan was presented as a public discussion item.
Jon Scott and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for help during the illness and passing of their wife and mother. They thank those who sent flowers, paid tributes, and offered condolences and kind words, including Thompson and Sam Gisby.
Dominion Day will be observed on Monday July 2. Home grown strawberries appear on family tables for the week. A tennis and bowling event opened Tuesday night despite a break in the weather. Dora Hansen passed examinations at the Toronto Normal School. Baptist Young People's Society met with Miss Edina Fryer in charge, sharing hymns and readings.
In a Watfordshire village the craft of spinning returns as sheep’s wool is scarce. The dog wool is dyed with wildflower dyes and woven into garments. The cloth is said to be of good quality.
At the Robert Sault farmhouse in Kilbride the Vivian family marked 57 years of marriage for William Vivian of Nelson and his wife. 75 descendants attended, including 36 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Local relatives from Ontario and New York joined in, with grandchildren serving at tables and a large family reunion tradition continuing each year.
The community mourns the sudden June death of Mrs Joseph Scott at Limehouse aged fifty six. She leaves a husband four children and seven grandchildren. funeral at Limehouse Presbyterian Church followed by interment at Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown with many tributes and pallbearers named.
The Halton Federation signs an agreement with National Film Bean to operate projection equipment with sound in the county for winter starting September. Twenty points are set for county venues where farm groups will sponsor monthly meetings in the afternoons with a special show. The plan includes farm topics, beautification, conservation, and marketing farm products with broader resource discussions.
Four year old Robert Duncan was struck by a passenger train while on the right of way. He was thrown clear of the track and reportedly suffered only minor injuries, walking away shortly after the incident.
United Airlines announces future air service in Vancouver with 6 passenger aircraft next year. Within five to six years after the war 100 passenger planes will enable trans oceanic and trans continental flights.
The Acton jamboree drew crowds with a strong showing by Guelph winning first place while Acton took second. Committee leaders included F Hyan WH Clayton Wood Benson J Lorne R Meant E Lambert and Kath … A souvenir program featured many ads and the Acton Women’s Institute ran a successful ground booth.
An estate sale in Erin offers for public auction farm implements animals and furnishings from the Laty Jam and Amner McLean estate. Items include horses cattle poultry tools household furniture and a stone farmhouse with 90 cultivated acres and pasture. Sale starts 12 30 PM on Saturday with farm and chattels bidding per stated terms.
Miss Mona Smith hosted a home shower for Mary Simpson the bride to be with pink and white decor. Master Harry McFadden helped unwrap gifts as guests enjoyed lunch. Mrs J Kentner won a contest and the bride’s book was signed by all attendees.
Ralph Hansen of Georgetown passes his second year examinations at the University of Toronto. Teachers leaving were honored at a special assembly with gifts from Georgetown High School. Craig Alexander led the event as Student Council president.
Auction of diverse household goods and furnishings from Laurietta Marel McCurdy estate at Lot 14 Con &, near Tra falgar Station. Items include parlor suite oak furniture dining set clocks sewing machine appliances tools and bedding with many smaller household articles. Terms require settlement by sale day and removal only after payment. Roy Hindley Auctioneers TOA Elliott fordn Clark act as organizers.
Mary Mann widow of Laty. Arch Mann directs a public sale at the Mann Homestead near Acton on Wednesday June 27 at 3 o clock. The auction lists horses cows sheep farming tools hay grain household items and equipment including a 6 ft mower disc etc and a 3 seated Democrat buggy. Cash on day of sale no receipts. Auctioneers note no item removed until settled for.
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