Obituary and birth notices from a 1949 newspaper fragment
A jumble of birth announcements and condolences from March 1949 includes Mr and Mrs Ivan Harris announcing the birth of Ivan Meri Harris. Lawrence and Jean Cutting with various relatives. Mrs Augusta Martin and family on the passing of John Hinck. a McDonald family note from Bracebridge Ontario. Harrop family items from Detroit. thanks extended by Mrs Jack Malfenemy and Harvey Jestin to friends, Rev Chartlan, and neighbors for flowers, sympathy, and gifts after a recent loss.
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Harris
Ivan Harris
Ton Ivan Meri
Ts ' Marth
Harvey
Chartlan
Mary
Rny
Albert Hants
Local notes and events from Acton area page
Public skating at Milton Arena 2 08 to 8 pm on Wednesday. Milestones recall the 1048 49 winter storm on March 10 with a foot of snow in the district. Lions Club dinner at Yellow Briar Inn April 8 invites conservation supporters. Results of mid winter exams at Toronto Conservatory list students with honors. A British Labour pamphlet notes a baby photo tied to Prince Edward. Cansole field crops value sets a record at 34 905 000 000.
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Lions Club of
Brampton
Oakville
Georgetown
Yellow Briar Inn
Cansole
Acton Rotary Luncheon Debates Chair Project and Nominations
Acton Rotary Club luncheon discussed one chair project with thirty lawn chairs ready for painting. Members including Jack Royston and Geo. Siers planned to leave early for a junior hockey game in South River. Vic Rumsey Art Ped bury and Amos Dilly named as Nominating Committee for next meeting.
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Acton
Vic Rumsey
Art Pedbury
Amos Dilly
Amos Mason
Florida
South
Early medieval sword found beneath Westminster Palace grounds
Archaeologists disclose a two foot nine and a half inch double edged sword unearthed about 30 feet underground near the Thames bed. The weapon, dating to the seventh or eighth century with a four panel ivy leaf motif, is to be cleaned and shown in the Houses of Parliament.
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Weatmin- Mer
Ministry of Works
Thames
Britain
Fireproofing Fears and Parallels With American Fire Trends
The piece warns of seasonally rising fires echoing the United States pattern. Percy Bugbee of the National Fire Protection Association predicts widespread blazes: tens of thousands of factories hotels theatres churches shops and homes could be at risk next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Bugbee
National Fire Protection Asociation
United States
J. LR
New Painkiller Heptagin Claims Six Times Morphine Strength
Glaxo Laboratories in Greenfont England produced Heptagin a new painkiller claimed six times stronger than morphine. It acts within minutes and lasts three to four hours offering relief without drowsiness or low mood. Early trials suggest lower addiction risk though not confirmed. It can be taken as a tablet or injection and shows quick relief in rheumatic pain pleurisy heart trouble toothache gastric ulcers and inoperable cancer pain.
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Glaxo Laboratories
Greenfont
England
Care Tips for House Plants During Winter
Christmas gift plants last longer with ample sunlight cool air and moist soil. Keep night temperatures around 60 degrees or lower except poinsettias which prefer warmer nights. Water when soil dries and avoid drafts. raise humidity with humidifiers or shallow water trays. avoid gas leaks and use safe pesticides.
Push sales south to boost Canada’s exports
Canadian officials urged shifting focus from Britain to the United States market for agricultural products. The lifting of the beef embargo opened profitable prospects, aiding farmers and easing deficits in Canada’s international accounts. Dairy, barley, seeds, and processed goods were cited as examples likely to move quickly.
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Great Britain
United States
Financial Post
Canadai Farmare
Britain
Auction Sale At Esquesing Farm March Day
Public auction on a Tuesday at 1 o clock from Jamea Kendall's farm Lot 3 Con 2 Esquesing. Horses and harness included plus grade and reg Guernsey cows bred to Doras Majesty and listed farm implements John Deere tractor and assorted equipment ready for sale. Clerk Hindley and Elliott Auctioneers.
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Jamea Kendall
Con
Esquesing
Guernsey
Canada
John Deere
Candeee
Sa o_Reserve
Montreal
Geo. Currie
Hindley & Elliott
Auvetion
Ford offers 2 ton Monarch and Sport Sedan models
New Ford lineup includes a 2 ton Monarch truck with 158 inch wheelbase and a 2 tone Sport Sedan. a Ford tractor remains unsold.
Notice to Creditors in Kennedy Estate
Notice to creditors of Thomas William Kennedy deceased Eyquesin Farmer Township. Claims must be sent by April 30 1948 to Walter Oliver Mofist executor at Georgetown Ontario via solicitors Dale and Bennett. If not received the estate will be distributed only for claims of which notice is given.
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Acton
Council
Ontario
Weanesay
Thomas William Kennedy
Eyquesin
Neate
Georgetown
Walter Oliver Mofist
Thomas Willlans Kennedy
Dale and Bennett
Acton Girls Shine At Winter Fashion Show
Acton girls participate in a mid winter theatre fashion show after last summer’s fur coat display. Readers note a clash with a hockey game while locals talk about new orders for gypsum plaster at forty dollars per thousand. The Juniors did well after their long trip to South River and are expected to perform tonight.
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Acton
South River
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Cgiarens
Lawrence Gibbens
Mt. Michaels Hospital
Taranto
Marek
Cutting
Jean and
Norman Cuttng
Aut
Areery
Pailliga
Kmilsabseth Kaley
Mac Donald
Memoriam
Harrop
Far
Ure
Jene Harrop
Detroit
Ferree
Jack Malfenemy
Mr. and
Mrs
Fred Hiunter
Milton Arena
Acton Free Press
Milton
Gewtly
Toronto Conservatory of Music
Joan Colea
Lorraine Mullin
Eleine Hufnagel
Denise Coleg
Prince Edward
Duke of Kent
Acton Creamery Ltd
Huttonville
Bert Croas
Nicholson and
Kelly
Chas, Cooper Equipment
Wetmore Hamtimer
Fairbanks-Moree Hammer Mills
Reatty Bros
Ojibway Farm
Bard Wire
John Re
Lovell Bros. Meat Market
Sirlomn
Porterhouse
Gilson
Symon
Beatty
General Electric
Frank Toth
Thos EK. Hewson
Gaeorgetown
Bao
Thi
Hedan
Tso
Nicholson & Kelly
Ason |Able
Bernice Crump
Wisconsin
William Couse and Sons, Ltd
Streetaville Ontario
Bray
Ulleta
Cockere
Thomson Jiro Farm
Geo. C. Brown
Norval
Willy
Centaur
International Cub
Verguson
Gibson
McCormick Deering
Oliver
Massey
de Laval
Otaco
Farmall Hotor
George White
Woods
Skyline
EL Hewson
JERP
PFORD
FORD
Sontario
Rockwood F. Lock
Hockwood
Dean
Main St
Que
Spemmeru
J McGrachie, Alerk
Farnworth Memorials
Monts
Medevate
Uuelph, Ony
Machexg
J.B. Machenyis & Gon
Rosedale Floral
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