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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 15, 1946

Page

8

Obituary notices from La Grange Sagom Ontario and Toronto

Notices record births deaths and marriages from 1946 including MacLENNON in La Grange Ang us Kennedy in Sagom Ontario BIMMONS in London Wayne Simmons infant son burial Mount Pleasant Toronto Anne Jane Cannan widow of John Sirre and mother of multiple children scattered across Ontario and Argentina.

Bimmons St. Joseph's Hospital London May Sid Wayne Cha Simmons Norman Simmons Vivian Rowles Askin St Mount Pleasant Cemetery Birks Toronto Anne Jane Cannan John Sirre Mre Gk Booth Gertrude George A Acton R. Raymond Buenos Aires Argentina J. Russell Ottawa Helen Hamilton Harland M. Kirre

In Memoriam notices and family remembrances

Several obituary style notices memorialize George Thomas Lappin William Davies Jim Anthony and Ellen Jane Anthony. Messages express love and lasting memory from spouses children siblings and extended family with thanks to friends and well wishers.

Anthony William Herbert Anthony Ellen Jane Anthony

Victoria Day Public Holiday and Local Developments

Victoria Day a week from tomorrow and a public holiday. Robert Anderson has started erection of a new house on Cameron Avenue. Fred Keniner batch foundations started on a new house on Victoria Avenue. May frosts have caused some alarm but no serious damage reported. Masaka Dairy added two modern delivery wagons on town route. Excavations underway for 9 residences and a service station by Frank Toth on Main Street at the highway junction. Annual cadet inspection of Acton Continuation School Cadet Corps will be held in the Park in Acton Friday at 9:30. Parents and citizens invited. Display of military equipment expected. St Alban’s Guildian held at Mrs C Leatherland Mull Street. Eighteen members attended. Meeting covered usual business and closed with Muiz pah medicine. host served lunch.

Cadet Corps of Acton Continuation School Acton St Alban'a Guildian

New Governor General Patron Of Anglican Advance Appeal

The Church of England in Canada launches a world wide religious drive led by Governor General Patron and Lady Margaret Alexander to finance its forward movement. A campaign on May 32 aims to raise 4 300 000 dollars to fund the Henalon clergy fund and promote a Christian way of life and lasting peace.

Bareleney Vyoscount Alexander Tunis Errigal Gome Copel Margaret ‘Alexander Church of England Canada Church of England In

Funeral Held for Angus Kennedy of Nassagaweya Township

Angus Kennedy died at his home in Nassagaweya Township after a prolonged illness. The funeral was conducted at the home with Rev. McNeil and Rev. Poole officiating. Interment followed at Nassagaweya Cemetery. Kennedy lived on Lot 14 Con 4, was a lifelong farmer, and was a member of Nasagaweya Presbyterian Church. He was born in Hamilton and is survived by his brother Frank Kennedy of Georgetown and three Kennedy sisters in Sadam and Campbellville.

Angus Kennedy Sodom Nassagaweya Township McNeil Campbellville S. L. Poole Moffat John Carton Edward Mahon M. Holmes F. Freeman Robert Anderson G. Kingsbury Nassagaweya Cemater Sodam Hamilton Charlee Kennedy Mary McNear Nasagaweye

Alloys Survive Corrosion Tests In Horror Lab

Ottawa reports the corrosion section of the Bureau of Mines experiments under Dr K R Rogers. The lab conducts accelerated testing with humidity 100 percent artificial rainfall and rapid immersion to simulate decades of exposure. They aim to design corrosion resistant metals and coatings for Canadian use and note an alloy of tin and lead that resists corrosion and may lower toothpaste tube costs.

Ottawa Bureau of Mines Bureau Physical Metallurogical Laboratories Canada Iie K. R. Rogers University of Toronto Columbia University New York Rogers Arctic Ouier Roger

DEPENDING ON ITSELF The question of community development

Communities cannot rely on outside aid for growth. Local action is essential to start new developments. A town benefits from self direction, with good schools, public institutions, churches, social groups, and recreation facilities attracting residents.

Questiog Mikes Bregresa Huntati Montionsi

Heckler jeers as speaker laments lack of watch in crowd

A speaker addresses an audience for over an hour then jokes that he spoke too long because he had no watch. A heckler shouts that a calendar behind the speaker proves the time. The scene captures a light moment of public talk and heckling.

Factors for Successful Potato Production

The report highlights five key factors for potato success: certified seed of a suitable variety, ample plant food via crop rotation manure fertilizers and green manures, early planting, protection of foliage from pests and diseases through dusting or spraying, and proper harvesting grading packaging and labeling.

Beet Price Beats Back Market Trade

A butcher and customer talk about meat pricing, noting a 65 cent cut up from 35 cents the previous day. The exchange underscores quick price shifts on a single retail item.

Thirteenth Power Bill Shows Largest Surplus on Record

The article notes a 1945 power purchase cost of $10 994 32 and various operating figures for Acton including operating costs 8 603 90 and interest 13 882 35. A salary change sets Supt Wilson at 2700 commencing May 15. A rebate from the focal Commission is mentioned as the largest received.

Wilson Acton Focal Commission Hydro

Cedarvale Farm sale lists horses cattle dairy gear and implements

A Cedarvale Farm sale on Wednesday May 8 at 1 o'clock offers reg accredited vaccinated Jersey horses cattle and dairy equipment. Animals include Clyde mares and geldings aged 4 to 9 with weights 1600 pounds plus. a long list of Cedarvale horses bred Jan 19 1945 to Apr 29 1946. Dairy gear features a De Laval 2 unit milking setup, cream separator, electric motor fence gear scales vats and more. Also farm implements harness livestock equipment and an extensive apple crop from the 1946 season with reserve bid and no reserve on some chattels. Everything to be settled day of sale.

Cedarvale Main St Georgetown Clyde Cedarvale Marion Azon Cedarvale Elaine Joane Greta Janice Don Lola Cedarvele Moon Heam Cedarvale Royal Rosebud Norma Rose Roya Hetty Doria Wellborn Jene Sue Cedarvale Royal Alice Tillie Cedarvale Royal Flash Brampton W. R. Right de Laval Gem McCormick Massey Harris McCormick Deering Cormick Deering Thea Wigon Lantowath Harris Harrow

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Memoriam Lappin George Thomas Lappin Davids Jame William Davies Mom Dad Ken Davies Jim Elsie Law Chris Jimmie Roas Lawrence Wieck Alco Carda Gifte Cameron Avenue Fred—Keniner Victora Avenue Masaka Dairy Frank Toth Main Street Highway Junction Anglican Advance Appeal Cub Pack News Bagjeeze Dolly Varden Hoy Ted Foottit Dot McHugh Dave Richardson Grant Withers Magheera Don Ander Grant Tommie Statham Cuba Wood Roy W. Goodwen Rawleigh R. MM Neghterat Optometrist Uhone Erin Pege Ona Ulfaring Auction Sale Frank Petch A. J. Corbett Mount Forest Ont Enquires W. Coles Agar’s Coal Office Allan Ray Arthur Si Farnworth Memorials Mederate Prise Cemetery Riera RA Guelfh Softhall Acton Y’s Samuel French Town Hall Cooper's Drug Ality
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