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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 29, 1947

Page

7

Birth and Death Notices From Mount Hamilton Hospital May 1947

Births and deaths noted for May 1947 in Ontario. Entries include Mr and Mrs John Brush and Rodney Graham. Johnny Gray ( nee May Cameron) at Guelph General Hospital. mother and child reported in good health. Mr and Mrs J Miggins announce birth John EL at Acton Nursing Home. sibling named Hoanles.

Morrison Ee Coe Dotlees Jend Brush John Brush Mount Hamilton Hospital Amn Rodney’ Graham Gray Johnny Gray May Cameron Guelph General Hospital Fittle Scotaman van Cameron Gray Weod Health Wiggins J. Miggins Church Street Acton John EL Quelph Street Hoanles Fino

Acton Park hosts district race meet this Saturday

Report notes Acton Park race meet set for Saturday afternoon with local participants. George Holmes lands a fine 22 inch trout near Eden Mills while Norman Jackson shoots a five foot seven and a half inch turkey, and a Toronto Acton CNR train collision damages cars but injures none. Road repairs on Highway 25 between Milton and Acton proceed as graders tear up and level the surface.

Norman Jackson Erin CNR Strachan Avenue King Street Toronto Milton Acton

Little Tot L A N Dawed Ty Thriller

Awed and lonesome three year old in a poke bonnet sits with two brothers among hundreds of children. A viewer asks if the knife failed and the killer escaped after a graphic scene of brutality. The Scene argues matinees should exclude unsuitable shows for children.

Bawling Calf Sways Feedorder In Pen Scene

A brindle calf leads a quartet in a feeding frenzy as he bawls for first help. The others copy his cue and wait their turn, while the keeper notes appetite and social pecking order amid a rustic barn scene.

Canadian pumps firm cuts water softener prices to prewar level

Mr Herbart Smith, general manager of Pumps and Softeners Ltd in London Ontario, announced immediate price reductions on Domestic Water Softeners to prewar levels. The cut follows higher production and full employment, with economies passed to Canadian consumers to curb rising costs.

Herbart Smith Pumps & Softeners Ltd London Ontario Smith Costa

Obituary of John Thomas King of Hornby

John Thomas King born June 3 1859 dies May 25 at Hornby aged 85. He was town’s longtime inte manager, respected Presbyterian, and last of eight siblings. He married Mary in 1890 and retired from work in 1930. Parish records note his forthright honesty and kindly nature.

John Thomas King Hornby King Samuel Jane Kinig Ireland John King Mary Too Ay Homestead John Mary

Mourning for Beloved Father Across Four Generations

The King family and relatives gather for the funeral of a father, remembered for Christian faith and Presbyterian values. Surviving children Dr J Lo King of Galt Dr G A King of Milton Erle King of Toronto Russell G King of Hornby and Queenie Galbraith of Hornby attend with grandchildren Leslie King Margaret Galbraith Mary Joan Jack Lenore Kathleen. Services held May 27 at the Presbyterian Cemetery led by ministers from Galt Milton Oakville and Georgetown.

Presbyterian Church J. Lo Kink Galt G. A. King Milton Erle King Toronto Russell G. King Hornby Oakville G. W. Porter William Jones Kenneth MacMillan Georgetown Archie King Clebert McDowt Lindsay Neelands Charles Galbraith Mnt Leslie King Margaret Galbraith Mary Joan Jack Lenore King Kathleen King

Acton Board of Trade discussion with Bantock

Field Representative Bantock of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce visited Acton for several hours last week to discuss re activation of the Acton Board of Trade. He noted growing community consciousness and expansion fueled by Boards of Trade across towns from coast to coast.

Bantock

Halton Juniors Organize Calf and Swine Clubs

Milton hosts Halton junior livestock groups with about 60 members as Calf and Swine clubs elect officers. Ten youths enroll in the Swine Club with pure bred Yorkshire weanling sows. Offcers include President William Brain and Vice President Geo Burkholder.

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 Overview

The Halton County Juvenile League features teams from Milton Acton Georgetown and Oakville. Upcoming games show Acton Georgetown Milton Oakville matchups with dates in May June and July including times such as 3 00 pm 6 30 pm and 2 00 pm The schedule references venues in Milton Acton Georgetown Oakville and Oakville.

Halton Halfton County Milton Acton Georgetown Oakville Inez Hame Oaks Oakaly Jane Ceorgetown Acta Georgetinew

Notice to Creditors of Alexander Hellhat e Estate Acton

Notice to creditors and others of the estate of Alexander Hell hate of Acton Ontario who died about April 14 1947 are asked to file proofs with solicitor FL Leatherland Acton by June 14 1947 after which date the estate will be distributed only on filed claims. Dated Acton May 1 1947.

Estate of William J Mc Coy Acton seeks proof of claims

All persons with claims against the Estate of William James Mc Coy late of Acton Woolcomber in Halton County who died about April 7 are asked to prove with the undersigned solicitor on or before June 14 after which date the estate will be distributed only to claims then filed Dated Acton May 28 1917

Alexander Hell Hate Acton Hilton Leatherland Ontario William James McCoy Halton John Stewart Esquesing Brampton Peal Fesranry Sallchar Thia Samuel Hyssop McCron C.F. Leatherland James Mitchell Norttawn Avenue Algonquin Island Toronto

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