English born Walter Footitt dies after 36 years in Acton
Walter Footitt born August 15 1966 in England died at home March 7 in Acton after months of ill health. He came to Canada in 1913 lived in Galt briefly then Acton as a machinist with Beardmore and Co. Survived by wife Maude Wallbanks and four children Edward George Robert and Dorothy. Funeral held at St Albans Church with Rev Evan Jones officiating and interment at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers named Thai Ware Bert Ware Bob Turner Lynn Smith Bill Knight Bill Maddox.
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England
Acton
Walter Footitt
Crescent St
John Edward Footitt
Eliza Geeson
Footitt
Canada
Galt
Beardmore and Co
Evan Jones
Fairview Cemetery
Thai Ware
Bert Ware
Bob Turner
Lynn Smith
Bill Knight
Bill Maddox
Funeral services for James Edward Massey held in Milton
Funeral services were held Tuesday February 28 1958 for James Edward Massey 141 Main St Acton who died February 3 in Nora Francis Henderson hospital aged 47 He was husband of Olive Kennedy father of Dorothy Eves Eileen and Peter Son of Mrs J Massey and the late Jonas Massey of Acton He leaves grandson Brian Eves sisters Anne Kaley and Lena Emmerson and brother Albert Interment was in Acton cemetery Pallbearers were Marshall Neilson Ross Pearen Harold Wilson Stanley Randell James Van Norman and Ted Joukeéma He lived in Acton and previously ran a butcher shop in Acton later worked in Milton two butcher shops and a Milton factory Funeral home was McKersie and Thatcher in Milton.
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James Edward Massey
Main St
Nora Francis Henderson Hospital
Mr. Massey
Olive Kennedy
Dorothy
Beverley Eves
Glen Williams
Eileen
Peter
J. Massey
Jonas Massey
Acton
Brian Eves
Anne
William Kaley
Barrie
Lena
Robert Emmerson
Albert
Massey
Bart
Bracebridge
Milton
McKersie and Thatcher
EF. Orsborn
Acton Cemetery
Messrs
Marshall Neilson
Ross Pearen
Harold Wilson
Stanley Randell
James van Norman
Ted Joukeéma
Burial notice for Nora Lavina Cutting widow of William Cutting
Nora Lavina Cutting born December 15 1868 in New York State died March 7 at Kitchener Waterloo hospital. She lived in Acton since 1904 and in Bright Ontario for the past five years. Four daughters Cora Butler Texas Sarah Phyfer Cleveland Doris Howling survive. Funeral by Rev R Costerus March 9 at Rumley funeral home with interment in Fairview cemetery Acton.
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Nora Lavina Cutting
William Cutting
Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital
New York State
Acton
R.R. 4
Bright, Ont
Alpheris Norcott
Niagara Falls
Cora
Walter Butler
Texas
Sarah
W. Phyfer
Cleveland
Ohio
Doris
Life Long Acton Resident Miss A H Elliott Dies
Life long Acton resident Miss Alice Henrietta Elliott dies at home on March 6 at 56 Church Street. A daughter of the late Thomas Elliott and Frances McKeown she lived in Esquesing township from 1881 and for 36 years in Acton working as a practical nurse. Survived by brother David and sisters Letitia and Ada Wriggilesworth she was a United church member. Funeral conducted by Rev. G Adams at Rumley funeral home with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers named Lorne Mullin Ted McDowell Roy McDowell Stan Norton Pat Mc Cristall George Dodds. Flower bearers were Charles McKeown and Elliott McDowell.
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Thomas Elliott
Frances McKeown
Esquesing
Acton
David
Letitia
Ada
Frank. Wriggilesworth
Erin
Miss Elliott
United Church
Rev. G. Adams
Rumley
March
Inent
Fairview Cemetery
Eton
Lorne Mullin
Ted McDowell
Roy McDowell
Stan Norton
Pat McCristall
George Dodds
Charles McKeown
Elliott McDowell
Acton Council Deliberates on Town Finances and Park Plans
Council debated street lighting, sewers, and road subsidies while discussing a used garbage truck purchase and drainage. They reviewed minutes sharing disputes over copy distribution and approved a parks commission by election, plus lighting and bridge timber matters.
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Teavas
Regula
Tyes
Sella Naaors
Jessie McGregor
Acton
Miss McGregor
MacGeachie
George Shults
Warren Grove
Suang
Sit
PUC
Comet
Planning Board
Greylea
Beardmore and Co
Crescent
Marin Street
C. Lindsay
Stan Hall
M.P
Fairy Lake
Footitt
Acton Citizens
Cook
Tyler
Counemer Footall
Brunelle
G. Barbeau
Councal
Barbeau
Parks Commission
J. Hargrave
Maria St
Grace Mission Band Emphasizes Third Commandment
In Campbellville the Grace Mission Band met in the Sunday School room on Saturday afternoon with President Jan Mitchell presiding. Devotions followed by Bible study on the first three commandments, led by Mrs. Greenlees. 27 members answered roll call.
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Grace Mission Band
Janet Mitchell
Anne Bauleh
Fern Ramshaw
Saving Grace
Jean Ella
Gwen Walker
United CGIT Girls Bake Cookies at Tuesday Meeting
United Church CGIT members held a Tuesday meeting in the Sunday school room. Mrs. Brayshaw led games and worship while Miss Boyes spoke on the Northwest Indians. The girls mixed cookies to fill orders and delivered them after taps. Earlier notes mention family allowance costs of about $200 million annually, rising to $399.2 million forecast for the coming year.
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United Church Cgit
Dramatized Story at Knox CGST Meeting
The Knox CGST met Monday evening with Margaret Armstrong as acting president and Khana McEachern as acting secretary. The group decided not to schedule an upcoming inspection, and Armstrong led a dramatized mission study along with Norman Sinclair, Sharon Gervais, and Betty Lemon.
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CGST
Knox Hharch
Margaret Armstonrt
Khana McEachern
Margaret Armstrong
Norman Sinclair
Sharon Gervais
Betty Lemon
Yast
Halton Firemen Praised For Mutual Aid Spirit
Halton County Mutual Fire Aid members were praised for cooperative work after a banquet hosted by the Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department 9 at the Ue Beach Brigade clubhouse. Attendees from Burtington Nelson Bronte Oakville Georgetown Acton Trafalgar and Milton heard compliments from fire chief Dan Hazell Walliam Leeming about the mutual aid agreement and intercommunity support. The event followed by a half hour of social time.
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Halton County Mutual Fire Aid Services
Hamilton Beach
Burtington
Nelson
Bronte
Oakville
Georgetown
Acton
Trafalgar
Milton
Ue Beach Brigade
Dan Hazell Walliam
Leeming
Burlington Beach Commission
Halton Group
March Weather Trails Into Spring With Ongoing Snow
The report notes persistent snow across the area with fluctuating conditions. Snow piles accumulate on roads and surfaces while wind and new snowfall threaten continued disruption. The first day of spring is next Wednesday, with unsettled weather to persist.
Highway Accidents East of Here Reported Monday
Two crashes east of Acton on No 7 Highway were blamed by district police after slippery conditions. Gordon Evans and Lonzo Thornton of Limehouse rear ended during a left turn at the 4th in. Damage about 300 dollars. Beverley Edwards’ car rolled over into a ditch near Silver Creek, with over 300 dollars in damage.
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Acton
Gordon Evans
Lonzo Thornton
Limehouse
Evans
Silver Creek
Beverley Edwards
Acton High School News Bowling Standings
Acton High reports two recent square dances and notes strong bowling results. Alley Clowns lead with high team score, followed by Crew Cuts, Muckers and Hawkeyes as of February 29. Gayle Halford tops averages and triple with 210 and 795. Joy Peats has a 300 single.
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Sone
Alley Clowns
Cats
Muckers
Hawkeyes
Gayle Halford
Joy Peats
George Oakes
Crew
Personal notices from Ontario and Florida home travels
Mr and Mrs Jack Reid holiday in Florida. Mr and Mrs R R Arnold and Mr E E Barr visit Daytona Beach. Mr and Mrs L R McGill and Helen King and Kiss of Owen Sound spend Sunday with C W Mason couple. Mrs Wm Ballentine attends Halton County Folk School report omission corrected. Mrs Hector Lambert and Mrs C Maplesden attend Teachers College musical in Toronto. Miss Nancy Lambert serves with Secret Friends. Mrs Ada Franklin injured at daughter's home but no serious injuries. in St Catharines General Hospital awaiting recovery. Acton Club hosts final square dance at St Albans parish hall may have April wind up event.
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Hector Lambert
C Maplesden
Teachers’ College Musical
Toronto
Nancy Lambert
Secr
Ada Franklin
J A Morris
St. Catharines
St. Catharines General Hospital
Acton Club
St Alban'’s
Surrey County Hospital Needs Debate Endorsed for June Meeting
Motion to delay consultant engagement until the June meeting was defeated. Deputy Reeve Hoth advised the consultant assist the Mittom Hospital Board. Reeve Shannon supported endorsing the motion. Service outline discussed includes hospital analysis, long range development, Blue Cross impact, and provincial hospitalization plans with surveys cited across Canada and Newfoundland.
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Covinend
Hoth
Mittom Eospital Board
Shannon
Council
Deak Agnew
Craig and Peckham
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