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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 22, 1946
Page
8
A collage of obituary fragments and memorial notices lists names and dates from 1940s to 1948. Entries include ANDERSON CIBSON, WORINSON, LANGFORD, HOLLOWAY, LAMBERT, and others with mentions of Dovercourt church, Guelph General Hospital, and Acton funeral arrangements. Includes Peter-like messages from families thanking supporters.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Thomas Langford of Acton aged 89 after a short illness at Guelph General Hospital and John Frederick Robinson of Milton in his seventies. Langford, born Mimico, lived with his niece in Acton. funeral held at Johnstone and Rumsey, interment at Fairview Cemetery. Robinson, longtime International Harvester agent and community volunteer, died after years of service. service conducted on Martin Street, interment Evergreen Cemetery.
Victoria Day falls on May 28 a statutory holiday. Showers aid early growth while excavations advance for a Witow Street home and a Main Street residence project clarifies as a house not a service station. Blight harms Fairview Cemetery spruces and a new fire siren test sounds from the Town Hall with beams added for future dances.
Swedish Lapplanders fear reindeer herding may fade as youth seek city life. The Lapplander youth group asks Agriculture Minister for a new deal including airplanes radio telephones and other comforts to attract and retain families in the Arctic settlement.
W P Watson addressed Halton club members outlining five organized youth groups in Milton. Officers for the Calf, Boy Swaine, Grain, Hailey, and Matton galore clubs were named with presidents, secretaries, and leaders listed. Watson shared remarks on Ontario livestock and dairy prospects, noting limited future for pure bred cattle, sheep, or hogs and signaling potential dairy markets.
A pair of socks knitted by Mrs. Hugh Boyd widow of Richmonds first reeve will be preserved in a glass case to commemorate the town s founding. Mrs Boyd sent the socks to Maj J S Matthews Vancouver archivist who suggested keeping them as a memento The same hands that baked coffee and sandwiches for mudflatters who came to found Richmond made these
Rev A W Fosbury elected moderator for the Halton Presbytery as Rev N J Truax named secretary and R F Sanderson treasurer. Mercer and Moore named to the Settlement and Pastoral Relations committees. Dr Gordon Agnew spoke on postwar world duty, China relief, and missionary spirit. Presbytery adjourned after reports and thanks to Acton Baptist Church.
The Know Your Flag game sparks lively debate among Wolf Cubs as they try to name the Akela of the British umpire. George Mason, a former Wolf Cub reader, has joined meetings during Akela's absence and helps with challenging games. Leaders plan ball throwing and catching tests as part of First Star work.
Under the Woman’s Association, United Church hosted a home crafts display led by Mrs W Wolfe. The evening featured handmade place mats purses belts wallets and crocheted items with shell work and wine velvet designs on show. Knitted mittens quilts rugs tablecloths drawn work embroidery and crocheted cloths were admired along with small dolls and dresses. Piano solos by Johanna Veldhuis and Shirley Elliott complemented the program. A closing thanks recognized lenders and Mrs Wolfe. Light lunch and tea followed a social period.
Dean F M Clement announces registrations in the faculty of agriculture have risen to over 400 for the year, the largest enrolment the faculty has ever seen. The addition of another student brings the total beyond previous highs at Vancouver.
Firemen and Summerhade police chase two inmates after a break from the town jail. The men allegedly escaped aboard a hook and ladder truck in an apparent escape attempt.
A postponed sale at Dia Street Mills lists furniture and decor from a recently sold home. Items include chairs tables cabinets lamps rugs bedding cookware and china, plus lawn equipment and tools. Terms require cash settlement with the clerk on sale day and no removal until settled.
The council discussed exemptions for armed forces personnel from poll tax, planned a special meeting on the matter, and authorized a treasurer’s payment for casual labor with proper vouchers. A request to use the park for the Maltby reunion on July Jet was considered but exclusive rights were denied. park access could be granted if no games occurred and debate was cleared. The assessor’s visit noted requirements for lot measurements, while forms and office setup were lacking.
The Nesang aweya Womteehs Institute held its annual meeting at Mrs Frank Jthinehart home. Mrs Rhinehart was elected president and Mrs Hobertson first vice president with Mrs Free man secretary treasurer and Mr Pickett as Flower Fund treasurer. District director is Mrs Padbury and auditors include Mrs Brownlow and Mrs Pickett. Delegates to the district annual are the president district director and Mrs Brownlow. The session opened with roll call and closed with the National Anthem followed by lunch.
Premier Manning promotes a bill to grant all adults 19 and older a $600 yearly income in Alberta Credit Certificates as part of a broader social security plan. The proposal envisions $50 monthly pensions for the unemployed and a linked old age pension, funded by a provincial system contrasted with federal family allowances. The plan emphasizes security and aims to make Alberta a prosperous, stable state.
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