Births and Deaths in May 1947 Notices
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs John Brush a son born May 27 1947 at Mount Hamilton Hospital Rodney Graham Gray born May 26 1947 at Guelph General Hospital to Mr and Mrs May Cameron Gray and a child named Scottaman Cameron. Wiggins couple of Acton announce birth of John El at nursing home on May 26 1947, a brother for Hoanles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Cee Otlees
Jend
Ter Ber Lee
Brush
John Brush
Mount Hamilton” Hospital
Rodney’ Graham
Gray
Johnny Gray
May Cameron
Guelph General Hospital
Little Scotaman
van Cameron Gray
Weod Health
Wiggins
J. Mggins
Church Street
Acton
John EL
Quelph Street
Hoanles
Fino
First district race meet set for Acton Park this Saturday
George Holmes reports a 22 inch trout caught in newbream near Eden Mills during the opening district race meet at Acton Park. Norman Jackson of Erin shot a five foot seven and a half inch turkey buzzard on Saturday morning. Four runaway scrap iron cars and a caboose crashed into a Toronto Acton CNR train near Strachan Avenue and King Street. no injuries. Highway No 25 between Milton and Acton undergoes repairs with a grader working days and road surface torn up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Jackson
Erin
Toronto-Acton
CNR
Strachan Avenue
King Street
Toronto
Milton
Acton
Awed Child Watched Brutal Matinee Scene
A three year old girl in a green poke bonnet sat among two hundred children as a film depicted a violent killing. Brothers whispered questions about the knife and death while the killer escaped. The Scene notes artful brutality and laments unsuitable shows for children at matinees.
Bawling Calf Tops Feed Queue In Curious Herd Tale
A brindle calf leads four in a penned group as he bawls for feed. He appears to inspire the others to join him at the manger while beaming with a back scratched. The Scene notes his demand for priority and hints at a banquet joke about bids.
Tyke Water Softeners Prices Reduced to Pre War Level
Herbert Smith, General Manager of Pumps & Softeners Ltd in London Ontario, announces immediate price cuts on Tyke Domestic Water Softeners to pre war levels. He attributes the cut to higher postwar production and full employment, saying economies gained from increased output are passed to Canadian consumers to curb the cost spiral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Smith
Pumps & Softeners Ltd
London
Ontario
Smith
Costa
Death of John Thomas King a Hornby staple leader
On May 25, John Thomas King, born June 3, 1859, died suddenly. He served as an influential Hornby industrial manager, a Presbyterian, and the last of eight siblings. King married Mary in 1890 and retired in 1930, leaving a legacy of honesty and civic regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas King
Hornby
Mgr
King
Samuel
Jane Kinig
Ireland
John King
Mary
John
King Family Mourns Loss Of Beloved Father
Four sons and a daughter recall their father, Dr J Go King and Dr G A King among others. Mary Graham King predeceased him in 1916 with funeral held May 27 at the Presbyterian Cemetery conducted by several ministers. Pallbearers included Dr William Jones and Archie King among Hornby and Georgetown friends. Grandchildren lead procession to lay flowers on Grandpa's grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. Go Kink
Galt
G. A. King
Milton
Erle King
Toronto
Russell G. King
Hornby
Queen
Oakville
G. W. Porter
William Jones
Kenneth MacMillan
Georgetown
Archie King
Clebert McDowth
Lindsay Neelands
Charles Galbraith
Mnt
Leslie King
Margaret Galbraith
Mary Joan
Jack
Lenore King
Kathleen King
Gait
Acton Board of Trade discussed by Canadian rep Bantock
Field Representative Bantock of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce visited Acton to discuss re activation of the Acton Board of Trade. He noted 210 Boards exist locally and 369 boards and chambers are affiliated nationwide, stressing boards' role in community building and national economic interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bantock
Halton Juniors Organize Calf and Swine Clubs
Milton hosts Halton Calf Clubs and Hoys Girls Swine Club meeting with about 60 members. Officers elected include President William Brain Norval and Vice President Geo Burkholder Freeman. 38 youths aged 12 to 20 enrolled in Calf Club with J E Whitelock in charge. Milton Holstein and Halton Calf Club sections named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Hoys
Court House
Milton
Wm. Brain
Norval
Geo. Burkholder
Freeman
Harold Tyrrell
Peércy Merry
Hornby
Milton Holstein
Oakville
Anita Peer
Messia
A. T. Woodley
W. H. Robinson
Morley Watson
Wm. T. Oates
Campbellville
United States
Halton County Juvenile Baseball Schedule
Schedule for Halton County Juvenile League teams from Milton Acton Georgetown and Oakville with dates from May to July including matchups Acton Milton Georgetown Oakville in order of listed games. The schedule outlines venues and times for each date as the season progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Halfton County
Milton
Acton
Georgetown
Oakville
Inez Hame
Oak- Milton
Oakaly
Ceorgetown
Acta
Notice to Creditors Estate of Alexander Hell
Notice to creditors and others the estate of Alexander Hell late of Acton Hilton Gentleman deceased who died about April 14 1947 requests proof of claims with the undersigned solicitor on or before June 14 after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to claims filed dated Acton May 1 1077 4 FL Leatherland Acton Ontario solicitor for the executor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Hell Hate
Acton
Hilton
Leatherland
Ottario
John Stewart
Esquesing
Halton
Brampton
Peal
Fesranry
Init
Sallchar
Thia
Samuel Hyssop McCron
C.F. Leatherland
Ontario
James Mitchell
Norttawn Avenue
Algonquin Island
Toronto
Estate of William J McCoy Acton Halton Woolcomber
The Estate of William James McCoy late of Acton Ontario who died about April 7 requests all claimants to file proof with the undersigned solicitor by June 14. After that date distribution will occur based on filed claims only. Dated Acton May 28 1017.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Park
George Holmes
Newbream
Eden Mills
Little Totl
Thriller
John Thomas King Hornby
Field Representative Board of Trade
Halton Juniors
Miss
Pheno
Arther
Guelph
Farnworth Memorials
Beddrate
Pricse
Dueiet, Ont
Worlkmen
A. Bridgeman
Grove Street
Aal’s Beauty Salon
Eda
J.B. Mackenzie & Son
Dan
Tibulley
Rock Gardens Oy Cesapools
A.J. Melsane
Atton
Lloyd's
Banter's Drug Store
M.alexander
Geo- Toctown
Christian’s Electric and Wardware
Oshawa
Avon
Mra. E. Seischaw
P. O
Iceland
FR. Gray
Rackwood
Carton
Rockwood
Geo. C. Brown
R. J. Norval
New Hampshires
New Hampshire
Sussex
C.O.D
Wbl
Station Hotel
AMM Tweddle
Watkins
J Rh. Watkins Company
Masson St
Montreal
Que
Alexander Hell
Witliam James‘ McCoy
William James McCoy
C. F. Leathuherland
Otaria
Administratrix
CE Leatherland
Sallettor
Otnery
SAMUEL_HYSSOP McCRON
Guernsey
Wolstein
Robert Irving
Con
Mons
York
Hindley & Elliott
Milton Tommy Joyce
Hes
Tone-Lite
Cecil A. Carh
enlAe TE Vege
Tel
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