Births and Obituaries Notice from May 1945
Birth announcements list Harris to Cecil Harrig at Peel Memorial Brompton on May 5 1945. Revoy welcomes Alice Maud Coleman born May 10 1945 Toronto General Hospital, mother of Winnifred 16 Munro Street Toronto. Mills James Mills died May 16 1945 Acton service May 18 at Joinstone Rumsey Funeral Home with interment Fairview Cemetery Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Cecil Harrig
Peel Memorial
H. Tal
Brompton
Cary Farm
Davies Family Remember Son James W Davies
In loving memory of our dear son and brother James W Davies who left us May 20 1941. Pods greatest put remembrance. Janing is remembered by Mom Dad Ken Elsie and Chris.
Card of Thanks for Pte John Drysdale and Bereavement
Pte John Drysdale thanks the Acton War Service League and Acton friends for parcels and gifts while overseas. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Harris and family express appreciation for messages of sympathy during their recent bereavement.
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John Drysdale
Acton War Service League
Acton Friends
Ivan Harris
Acton News Highlights Local Election Sparks and Community Updates
Campaign activity rises ahead of elections as Liberal rooms open on Mill Street and supporters praise Acton’s strong finish in the Eighth Victory Loan. Reports note Mother's Day arrivals from overseas, court fines for intoxication, and Red Cross aid including sweaters quilts socks and mitts. A new waterworks pump began operation at the spring, pumping 157 gallons per minute, and John Leishman bought eleven acres of farm land on No. 7 Highway, described as ideal building land with good water and services.
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John Leishman
Jeremiah Dell
Acton
No. 7
Wm. Bracken
Meeting Knox W M S Holds May Session
The Knox Presbyterian W. M. S. met in the church classroom on May 8. With president Mrs Blow absent, 1st vice president Mrs Hassard spoke briefly and 2nd vice president Mrs Murray led the meeting. Scripture was read by Mrs Allizan and prayers offered by Mrs Hassard. A short discussion on the recent Preatytorial in Toronto followed, then a dainty lunch and social time.
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Knox Presbyterian W. MM. S
Mra Blow
Mra
E. J. Hassard
Geo. Murray
H. Allizan
BE. J. Hassard
Acton Public Utilities Commission approves funds and purchases
The Acton Public Utilities Commission postponed a regular meeting for V E Day then held it Thursday evening. Commissioner Hansen and McDonald attended. J W MacArthur urged approval to buy Victory Bonds and Victory Roads from surplus. Treasurer authorized payments to Hydro and various suppliers. reservoir plans for Cheapring property submitted. no Summer Convention this year.
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Acton Public Utilities Commission
C. M. Hansen
Jo Mo McDonald
Jo WO MacArthur
T Tetter
Ontario
Victory Roads
Incall Commission
Acton
Viana
Anderson
Obituary of Mrs Philip H Revoy of Toronto
Friends in Acton and vicinity regret the passing on Thursday of Mrs Philip H Revoy of Toronto in General Hospital. Born Alice Maud Coleman in Hamilton she resided in Toronto after marriage with husband and daughter Winifred. Survived by three brothers and three sisters, funeral held at Washington and Johnston chapel conducted by Rev F Breckon. Interment at St John’s Cemetery Norway.
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Philip H. Revoy
Acton
Phillip H. Revoy
Toronto
General Hospital
Winifred
William
Joseph
East Chicago
Robert
Los Angles
Cart M. Hansen
Tanhel Anderson
Nellie Anderson
Georgetown
British Guinana
South America
Washington and Johnston
F. Breckon
Silverthorn Avenue Baptist Church
Holstein and Jersey Breeders Field Day at Guelph
Holstein and Jersey Breeders of Halton and Peel plan an Annual Field Day at Ontario Agricultural College Guelph on Saturday June 9. The program includes tours of experimental plots and dairy facilities, lunch, a lecture by Dr G J Christie, judging for men women and junior farmers, and livestock parade. Weather permitting a larger turnout is hoped for June 15.
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Halton
Peel
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
G.J. Christié
Liberal appeal to Hatton County voters for postwar plans
A letter from a Liberal candidate urges Hatton County residents to back his party in the June federal election. He appeals for support to win the peace, outlines plans for fair income distribution among agriculture labor and capital, and defends past Liberal measures while warning of a possible CCF shift benefiting Conservatives.
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Hatton County
Japan
Canada
CCP
Palley
Husben
Menther
Tom
Liberal
Regional Highways Artwork for Rural Ontario Revealed
A new regional highways artwork plan targets rural areas and Northern Ontario. Proposals include refreshed route concepts and improved corridor visuals to guide future infrastructure.
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Ontario
Department of Veterans' Affaire
Easiat
Mina
Workman’s Companians
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Sam Lawrence
Hamilton
Acton Theatre
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David Lewis
C CF
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CKEY
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M. J. Coldwell
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