Birth announcements and memorial notices from aied local paper
A garbled page lists births including a McKeown girl in St Josephs Hospital Guelph and Diane Carol in Milton Private Hospital, plus Agnew in Peterboro and others. It also records memorials for John Gibbons Bea Yelegs Lottie and Eleanor Waters, with personal tributes from families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeown
St Joseph's Hosum
Guelph
Mee
Gordon McKeown
Breads Lee
Weavis
Bea Neoavis
Eughter
Diane Carol
Milton Privetetal
Town notices and events eleventh hour reminders
A set of town notices mentions an election due a week from Tuesday and a March 7 meeting at the Town Hall. It notes March 2 is the last day to secure 1980 auto markers, roads condition forecasts for weeks ahead, and a March 17 reunion for Acton. The piece also references Red Cross hospital deliveries, St. Albans Guild spring plans, a spring tea and bazaar, and past recoveries of stones from Montréal sewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban's Guild
Fred Hunter
Gamble
Henry Jolley
George, Fountain
Death Notices from Vancouver and Ontario Obituaries
Vancouver reports the death of Francis J Vollmer at 62 in Vancouver after a career as a teacher and public servant. Surviving are his wife, three daughters, a son, and a stepdaughter. Other obituaries note Minnie Harding of London and John Agnew of Peterborough with surviving spouses and multiple children, reflecting long ties to Acton and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew
Peterboro
John Agnew
Acton Owl
Hartney
Manitobs
Francis Icv
Vancouver
Francis J. Vollmer
Ballinafad
Wm McLean
Mr Vollmer
Simcoe County
Ont
Regina
Homselfeld
Monac Jaw
Ry United Church
Hilo
Independent Order of Foresters
F.rt. Voltmer
FO OH Alderdice
Gladys Caldwell
W Os Rasborough
Percy Harding
Penny Harding
Londceboro
Mra
Minnie Harding
Roman Limehouse
Mnao
Samuel Meredith
Faith Hinde
William Harding
Percy
Landshare
Herb
Highland Creek
Fred
Hornby
Ed Beerman
Gladys
Georgetown
Robert Mandy
Ela
Schomberg
Reg Irwin
Lucy) Auburn
Doltom Schuitz tHlelan
Niagara Falls
Florence Gul
Etta Davett
Toronto
Margaret Donaldson
Collingwood
Orother William Meredith
Victor Brumley
Acton
Coningsby Cemetery
Arthur, Gyn
Ron Moody
Wilfred
Laverne Harling
Kenneth Beerman
Earl Beerman
Garfield Harding
Alao
Leonard Harding
Peterborough
Robert Agnew
Esquesing
Man
Aimew
Mrs Jackson
Jack Agnew
Wnte
Mary
Roblin
George
Spring Nightmare and a Ruslan Encyclopedia
A cartoon about nightmares of exams echoes common fears among adults recalling school. The piece notes ex servicemen and bombing survivors still dream of death and destruction. A six year plan aims to produce a new fifty volume Ruslan Encyclopedia.
Boy Scout Paper Days Feed Plans For Jamboree Prep
The paper drive schedule shifts after a smaller haul than prior collections. At the Provincial Annual meeting in Guelph Group Chairman T. E Watson and Scouter Dave Dills heard news on the American Scout Jamboree to be held at Valley Forge near Philadelphia in July with about 30 000 Scouts expected. Canada will send 70 to join the South Central Ontario contingent of 32 per unit, with Acton Scouts likely to be chosen. An Acton meeting marked the rise of Gary McFadden and George Smethant to the world Scout movement. A badge presentation is planned next Monday night and all members should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E Watson
Dave Dills
OAC
Guelph
Valley Forge
Philadelphia
Cansds
Ontario
Acton
Howdencas
Gary McFadden
George Smethant
Boy Scout Movement
Oliver Twist Asks For More By Joseph Listereck
Oliver Twist Asks For More criticizes Canadian foreign and domestic spending under Lester Pearson and the government. It argues Canada overspends on aid and domestic programs while facing debt and stagnant foreign markets, noting U.S. freight rate trends and urging restraint. It references Columbo and New Delhi press exchanges and calls for fiscal realism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Listereck
Lester Bo Pearson
Conference of Commonwealth
Colombo
Ceylon
New Delhi
Hts
Pearson
Canada
Mr. Pearson
Mr Pearson
Meahen
Oliver Twist
United States
Wheyere
FOR SALE VARIED ITEMS AND SERVICES IN ACTON AREA
Multiple local listings offer items from a 1938 Ford coach and a 48 Merc engine to baby carriages and kitchen ranges. Also advertised are seed, poultry, fencing posts, maple firewood, and rental or sale notices. Job notices seek an assessor and a town superintendent in Acton Ontario with attached application deadlines.
RAC Mats Woven at Hayes Ave Factory
Woven mat issue reported at 356 Hayes Avenue in Guelph Ontario. Local description notes wide mats and rough handling by workers. No injuries recorded and investigation pending with town authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halle
McGregor
Hayes Ave
Guelph
Mackenzie and Son Announces Coal Supply Resumption
Mackenzie and Son state the coal strike is ended and anthracite will be available in two weeks with orders being accepted now. They offer pre coal nut and range coke briquettes and note delays due to road conditions. deliveries on hand by Friday. They praise Shelburne hockey and predict future improvements with new arena and coaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Birtha
Burli Oaks
Mony
Tesh
Margaret McLaughlin
Martin Kelly
Campbtelvil
Thomas
Catherine
Kelly
Mra Hachael Storey
Adam
Memoriam
Beamn
Gordons -In- Me
John Gibbons
Joe Waters
Mason
Masel
Ilay
Lottie
Gibbons
Biees
Ohn Gibbons
Germany
HLL
Nimegen
Hall
Ewen
Eleanor Waters
Frank
Dad
Hrothers
Silstera
Mars
Camis
Beryl Joraan
Wim Rotertagn
Victoria
Lee
The
Toon Mal
Red Cross
Montréal
Scour
Mem Bers
Aon
A, Lbine Lee Lee Ree
Mecaullen
Bower Avenue
Atallion
Fabisont
Teghuntcolor
Ray Fitzgerald
Ion McCallister
U.S
Wyman
Morgan
Eve Arden
P.m
Berre
Joseph Corren
Wareun
Rass Yung Daamade
David Brian - Ruth Roman King Vidor
Henry Blanke Seme
Lawrence Oliver
Time Magazine
Henry V
Ford
Hev. HH. Ll
Warrior
I Lan
Richard Thompson
Erin Township
Harviston
J.D Ross
Palmerston
Plymouth
Barron
PO Sale
Jamesway
Darwin
Atuhey
Knox Ave
Church
JE McMullen
Hower
Illiam Use & Sons Limited
Streeteville
Kentucky
Wisconsin
William Couse and Sons
Streetsville
Hullonville
Egz
A. Harnett & Hom
Uder
McCoaches
Clert
Jo McCeacle
Early’s
Milton and
Campbellville
J. M. Steele
Janet Alexander
Halton
Spinater
Willam Coleman
F. Leatherland
Farnworth Memorial
Mederales
Wiara Rd
Camstery
Guelph, Ont
Mackengie News
Jow MacKenzie & Son
Hassard Radio
Rachliss
Xray Shoe
Mita
E. Braida Shoe Store
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