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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 04, 1950

Page

17

Birth announcement and family notices from Hamilton area

McKnight announces birth Beverly Joan at Acton Nursing Home on May 4 1650 to delight mother and baby. Draye Desye wife of Kaneet Desye of Hamilton mourns. Obituary notes include Gladys Penson 44 McAnulty Hird aged 64, and survivors. Memorials recall James S S McPherson April 30 1947 and William MacArthur May 4 with verse. Gratitude expressed by Sterrit Patterson family and others for sympathy and cards after loss. Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

McKnight Jim McKnight Acton Iy Dsubler Beverly Joan Nursty Thureday Ronny Draye General Hospital Hamilton Kaneet Desye Marie Gladys Penson McAnulty Vonest John Miss Fills Draye Hinckley Leicestershire England Eastlawn Harmultan Cworgetown Herald

Weather and community notes from Acton area

Weather hints for Mother's Day week with fishing trends and quicker spring changes. Local goose egg record reported on a Dublin farm. Dublin Women's Institute hosted euchre and dance with prizes won by Mrs Hook, Mrs Matthews, Duncan Waldie, and R Davidson. New C N R westbound flyer added to Acton schedule, daily except weekends, 548 pm. Travelers urged to check updated schedules with agents.

Dublin Women's Institute Stewarttown Township Peggy Hook Stan Matthews Duncan Waldie R. Davidson C.N.R Acton Guelph Kitchener Stratford London Detroit

Obituary of Harry W. P. Weir El Monte California

Harry William Percival Weir of San Gabriel died March 18 at his home El Monte California. He was born February 21 1889 in Campbellville Ontario Canada and ran a jewelry and radio business in El Monte for 27 years before retiring. He helped install Pacific coast broadcasting and the first radio at the Frances Willard School in South San Gabriel. Survived by wife Florence two sons H Chester Weir and H Hugh Weir mother Nancy E Weir and a granddaughter.

H.W. P. Weir el Monte Cal Harry William Percival Weir San Gabriel Lafayet St California Campbellville Ontario Canada Weir Lexington Lodge A.M Pacific Coast Frances. Willard South San Gabriel Calvin Coolidge Florence E. C. Weir H. Chester Weir H. Hugh Weir Nancy E. Weir Monte

Memorial for Rob Patterson in Acton at Knox Church

The obituary notes the sudden death of Robert Patterson on April Bth in Caledon Township at about eighty years old. He farmed near Rochwood and Acton with his wife Mary Carl, retired to Acton on Young Street, and celebrated a golden wedding two years ago. He was a longtime member of Know Presbyterian Church and survived by wife, sons Aldon Rows Arthur En route from California, Elliott Wilbur Russell, seven grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Victor I Rumsey Funeral Home and Knox Church, with interment at Fairview Cemetery and pallbearers named.

Robert Patterson Patterson Wes Thomson Motors Caledon Township Robiene David Jane Petterson Mary Carlie Rochwood Acton Young Street Peeebyterian Church Senason Se Alidon Rows Arthur California Elliott Wilbur Russell Victor I Rumsey Knox HR Ho Armstrong Fairview Cemetery Mesare Geo Norman Armstrong Sims McLean J Hargrave Ray Thompson Fo Jo

Notice to Creditors in Ontario Probate Case

Creditors of Margaret Sopris late of the Township of Fursing Halton County deceased who died about December 15 1940 must file proof with solicitor Annie F Moore at Acton Ontario by May 13 1940. Assets will be distributed among entitled parties per the law.

Margaret Sopris Watsan Fursing Halton Waidow St Acton Ontario CF Suratherland Annie F Moore Feecating Acton Ontario

Notice of Probate for Dente Montian Nunn

Notice to all persons with claims against the estate of Dente Montian Nunn late of Acton Malton that they must file full particulars with the executor by May 7 1940. After that date Abemait Maccator will distribute assets to those entitled based on received claims only. Dated Hamptons Ontario April 15 1940 Graham Graham and Bowyer solicitors for the executor.

Dente Montian Acton Malton Lec Apesdt Abenait Maccator Hramptes Ontario Graham Graham and Bowyer Heampton Soaltellora

Bargain car sale lists Ford and Monarch models for quick sale

A local ad lists numerous 1940s and 1930s Ford and Mopar vehicles with pricing from $200 to $13000. The seller promotes summer readiness and offers trade ins, down payments, and easy credit terms with immediate delivery on Ford and Monarch cars trucks and tractors.

Sean Ford Chevrolet Monarch

For Sale Items and Classified Notices From Acton Region

A flood of mixed small ads from Acton Georgetown and surrounding area lists items for sale. Phrases mention stoves bicycles lamps purses hearing aids tractors and farm equipment plus cars and trucks including 1935 Plymouth and 47 Plymouth. Contact numbers appear for various sellers and locations include Acton Georgetown and nearby streets.

Spartan Construction Complimented For Road Condition

The note praises Spartan Construction for the road in front of the office, saying it is in good condition though not perfect. It mentions new items at Moffat Electric Stores and a sale event by the LODE at the YMCA on Saturday afternoon.

Elf Terien Ernie Rory Moffat Lode YMCA

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