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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
8
Obituary Notices from Eden Mills and Ontario 1939
Multiple death notices and weddings dated June 1939 list individuals including Mary Marian Dukes widow of David Swackhamer age 88, Henry Stafford Leslie age 62, Stephen Huxley husband of Ellen Carmichael, and Mary Reta Cripps married to Frederick Lemon. Funeral details note Eden Mills Cemetery and Eden Mills United Church service times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huxley
Hilsburg
Janeith
Stephen Huxley
Ellen Carmichael
Dan
Tommy Huxley
Leslie
West Lorne
Henry Stafford Leslie
Elizabeth Jane Root
Eden Mills
Ontario
Eden Mills United
S.T
Longest day ends as schools break for summer
Notes from Acton to Oakville report on exams upcoming next Wednesday and Thursday, summer schedules, local sports results, and garden blooms. Oakville beats Georgetown 11 to 4, Milton falls 6 to 5, and a 17 year old George Haviill stars in the Oakville Georgetown game. Summer bus timetables start Saturday, Royal visit criticism appears in papers, and geraniums brighten Soldiers Memorial bed as local officials praise upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Haviill
Halton Institute Holds County Convention at Norval
The Halton Women's Institute opened a busy year at Norval in St John's Church of England hall. Nearly a hundred members from four townships heard departmental reports and a historical briefing led by Miss E Slider and Miss M E Wallace. New officers include President Mrs A Cowan Palermo and Vice Presidents Mrs P W Merry Hornby and Mrs A Near Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Institute
Norval
Halton Women's Institute
J. E. Gamble
Acton
Institute
E. Appleby
Georgetown
C. Dick
Ashgrove
J. Mahon
Campbellville
J. McMillan
Kilbride
William Leslie
Nelson
A. Milligan
Burlington
William Bracken
Dublin
William Bullard
Nassagaweya
J. Clarke
Scotch Block
Federation
T. Agnew
P. W. Merry
Hornby
A. Near
Margaret Brown
Cabbage maggot control with sublimate careful use advised
Advice warns that the cabbage maggot attacking cabbages cauliflower turnips and radishes can be controlled by corrosive sublimate diluted in water at one ounce per ten gallons. It must be mixed in nonmetal vessels and applied to stems and soil at set intervals, with strict caution due to the poison risk to humans and animals.
Airplanes Deliver Medical Aid to Indians in Canada
Air transportation aids Canada's Indian health by reaching remote areas quickly. Pilots access inaccessible regions to report sickness or rescue victims, enabling fast medical aid. Radio and air mail support officers in delivering care and preventing epidemics. A recent case in the Liard River district BC prompted prompt investigation and aid through radio, air mail, and provincial cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Indian Affairs Branch
Department of Mines and Resources
Ottawa
Department
Snes
Death of William Bessey in Mitchell From Heart Condition
William Bessey died suddenly at his daughter's home in Mitchell from a heart condition he had suffered for years. Born March 3 1861 in Erin Township, he lived in Hillsburg until seven months ago and was predeceased by his wife by about 40 years. Surviving are two sons Joseph of Alsask Saskatchewan and Leonard of Cupar Saskatchewan, two daughters Mrs Wesley Entwistle Mitchell and Mrs John Heater Brussels, a brother Leonard Bessey Orton and a sister Elizabeth Hillsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Bessey
Wesley Enstwhstle
Mitchel
Bessey
Wesley
James Dunbar of Everton Dies After Illness
Prominent Everton resident James Dunbar died peacefully at Guelph General Hospital on June 6 after a period of ill health. He spent most of his life in the district and the past two years with James Glendenning. A Church of Christ (Disciples) member, his funeral was conducted by Rev. McLeod at Johnstone & Rumley funeral home in Acton on June 7 with interment at Fairview Cemetery, Acton. He is survived by two sons, Robert of Kitchener and Melvin of Hamilton. his wife Hannah Bilton had died in 1901. Pallbearers included W. Hortop, W. Robertson, E. Sunter, S. Stewart, W. Beavers, and R. Bilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everton
Guelph General Hospital
James Dunbar
Dunbar
James Glendenning
Church of Christ
McLeod
Johnstone & Rumley Funeral
Acton
Wis
Fairview Cemetery
Hannah Bilton
Robert
Kitchener
Melvin
Hamilton
Mary Maria Swackhamer Dies at Limehouse at 87
Mary Maria Dukes widow of the late David Swackhamer, longtime Limehouse resident, died Sunday at her home in her 88th year after a fall that fractured her thigh. Born in Churchill, she was the oldest living member at the church centennial. Survived by six children and many friends, with funeral services at home and Churchill United Church. Interment in Churchill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swackhamer
Limgehouse
Ontario
Mary Marian Dukes
David Swackhamer
Limehouse
Mary Maria Dukes
Swackhmer
Churchill
Churchill United Church
Robt.Thurston
W. J. McKechnie
Toledo
Ohio
Margaret Swackhamer
Fred Swackhamer
New Westminster
B. C
Vernon Swackhamer
Albany
N.Y
Nellie Swackhamer
Detroit
Mich
Cecil Dierkenthal
New York City
Churchill United
Chas. Jollitte
Harvey McDowell
Wm. Gowdy
E. Fobert
Angus Lawson
Thirsten
J. Nickell
Churchill Cemetery
Sectional Rally of the United Church WMS at Bethel Church
Eighty delegates from the Eastern Section of Halton Presbyterial WMS met at Bethel Church on June 12. Key talks covered devotion, information on mission efforts, and a poster forum. Mrs. J. W. Chapman shared India experiences. Mrs. J. S. Flatt framed Forward with headlights on Pull with a poster. Luncheon followed as Bronte agreed to host the 1940 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
W.M.S
R. M. Clements
J. W. Chapman
Burlington
India
J. S. Flatt
Dundas
W. A. Shane
A. ‘K. Leonard
Bronte
Wilson
H. Inglehart
Ladies of Bethel Church
Miss Isabel Bruce Honored At Toronto Shower
Mrs. E. E. Russell hosted a miscellaneous shower at her Toronto home for Miss Isabel Bruce, the bride to be. Guests enjoyed games and singing, followed by a dainty lunch as manylovely gifts were presented to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss I. Bruce
Toronto
Isabel Bruce
Camp Norval Opportunities For Acton YMCA Boys
The Acton Y M C A offers boys aged 8 to 15 a chance to attend Camp Norval run by the Toronto Y M C A West End. Camp runs July 3 to August 14 in three two week periods at a nominal rate of 1.50 per week with $2.00 due at registration and the rest on arrival. An extra $1.00 covers non member membership. Registration via Acton Y M C A or West End Y M C A. A medical certificate is required. The summer junior baseball schedule will be posted this week. Members should clear lockers and return locks, new locker space to follow in fall. Be careful traveling and observe safety three Cs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton- Y.M.C
Norval
Toronto
Acton Y
West End
Y.M.C.A
Acton Y.M.C.A
Friends Tender Shower For Verna Murray And Murray Smith
About a hundred friends honored Verna Murray and Murray Smith with a surprise shower at the Murray home. R L Davidson led a brief program with piano duets by Donalda and Jean McPhail and solos by Barbara Vincent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Murray
Murray Smith
A. J. Murray
R. L. Davidson
Donalda
Jean McPhail
Barbara Vincent
Wilma Hansen
Officer relinquishes seat to a girl aboard crowded liner
A young officer returning from leave offered his seat when a girl begged a passenger to tell her where her mother lay ill. The liner was full, so he gave up his seat and wired his command about the berth. The reply stated congratulations and warned his next confinement will be in barracks.
Living Beyond Our Means Cited As Credit Trouble
Dialogue shows concern about financial strain with a character stating they are living beyond their credit, implying worsening fiscal habits and anxiety about money. The exchange underscores economic stress and household budgeting issues.
Notable Family Quip Sparks School Day Reflection
A playful exchange between a mother and child turns on school day lessons. The son jokes that growing up makes him too big to be called mamma's little baby, highlighting the humor of parental shorthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Spaghetty Dispute Over Veil Provokes Laughs
He asks if Gertie should remove her veil to try the spaghetti. She retorts that the spaghetti is too stringy, sparking a light moment of banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie
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Hilyer
Milton
George 2. Hilyer
William Hall
Oakville
Guelph
Halton County
J. M McDonald
Beardmore & Co
Industrial Accident Prevention Associations
McDonald
Leather,Rubber and Tanners Safety Association
John McCulloch
The
Peel Institute
A. Cowan
Palermo
William Bessey
Messrs. W. Hortop
W. Robertson
E. Sunter
S. Stewart
W. Beavers
R. Bilton
St. John
Maritimes
Barrack Green
St. John, NB
United Church
Lois Merry
Jack Ford
Bethel
Peel
Mrrs. G. Fox
Ford Tudor
Studebaker
Commander
FORD
Highway Garage A
McIsaac
Main
B.D. Rachlin
John Allen
Emma Robinson
Verna
Murray
New Fe
Jack Allan
R.L. Davidson
Westinghouse
Sentinel
J. R. Leishman
Mill Street
Acton, Ontario
Jack Hargrave
Elliott’s
Shorts
By Tooke
Sockees
Silk
Oxfords
New Stylea
Elliott Bros
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