Obituary for Mrs Frank Scriven Scriven Many
Mrs Jane Ann Scriven widow of the late Francis John Scriven died May 25 in Victoria Hospital London after about a year and a half illness. She lived in Acton then moved to London six years ago with daughter Mrs Howard Van Wyck. Born 1869 in England she married there in 1897 and came to Canada 49 years ago. Survived by daughter Mrs Van Wyck sons Jack and Sidney Scriven of Toronto. three grandsons Frank Van Wyck Ted Moyse Fred Booker pallbearers. Funeral conducted by Rev Evan Jones at Rumley funeral home and burial in Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Ann Scriven
Francis
Frank)John Scriven
Victoria Hospital
London
Church St
Acton
Howard van Wyck
Scrivéin
England
Canada
St. Alban’s Church
Evan Jones
Rumley Funeral Home
Aterment
Fairview Cemetery
Scriven
van Wyck
Jack
Sidney Scriven
Toronto
Frank van Wyck
Ted Moyse
Fred Booker
Obituary of Edith Massey Interred in Fairview Cemetery
Edith Massey born in England 1877 died at her Acton home May 26 1960 funeral conducted by Rev Robert Armstrong Tuesday May 29 at Rumley Funeral Home. Survived by daughters Anne Barrie Lena Emmerson and son Albert Acton two brothers Frank Pickles Bracebridge and Fred Pickles Hamilton. pallbearers named. interment at Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Armstrong
Rumley
Jonas” Massey
Young St. Acton
Edith Massey
England
Canada
Jonas
W. Kaley
Anne) Barrie
Robert Emmerson
Lena) Acton
Albert
Acton
Frank Pickles
Bracebridge
Fred Pickles
Hamilton
Massey
Fairview Cemetery
Fred Coles
Harry Dennis
William Smith
Fred Lawson
Bob Turner
Stewart McDonald
Funeral for S Wiggins Held at Rumley Home
Funeral service for Samuel Wiggins former Acton district farmer was held at Rumley Funeral Home Monday with Rev Gordon Adams officiating and interment at Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers named. Wiggins born 1866 in Quebec, married 1896 to Hannah Howe. several siblings and a son predeceased him. Next week’s Appreciation Day draw offers $500 chest. Wayne Keelley won $29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumsley Funeral Home
Samuel Wiggins
Acton
Hamilton
Gordon Adams
Fairview
Andy Murray
Arthur Swackhamer
Frank Holmes
Charles McKeown
Jack Allan
Bob Allan
Wiggins
Quebec
Powassan
Hannah Louise Howe
Russell
Andrew
Toronto
Burton
Port Colborne
W. B. Misner
Vera
Orwell Johnston
Elsie
Wayne Keelley
Acton Intermediates Beat Oakville 10-3 In Season Opener
Acton Intermediates defeated Oakville 10-3 on home ground in the season opener. H Lawson pitched well allowing five hits while B Bruce collected two doubles and B Skelding added two singles and a walk. Oakville lineup lists Hall Southern Goodall Burke Billingsley Trudell Johnson McPherson Tedoy. Oakville 4 errors. Next game vs Waterdown at Acton Park.
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Acton
Oakville
D. Anderson
H. Lawson
B. Bruce
B. Skelding
Milton
Bramp
Euchre and Penny Sale At St Josephs Hall
In St Josephs church hall on Saturday a euchre and penny sale awarded prizes to winners in both events. Euchre prizes went to Mrs L Cripps and Mr Creasy for first places and to Mrs Osbourne and Mrs Jacquelon for second places. Penny sale winners included Willa Hewitt for nylons, Mrs Lindegard for pillow cases, Thomas Gibbons for cup and saucer, Preddy Lester for sugar and tea and coffee, Edna Jennings for a photo album, Mrs Pat McCristall for tea towels and cake plate, William McMillan for a rug, Mrs Michael McMillan for a planter set, Mary Cooney for a plaque, Mrs Jean Marcoux for cup and saucery, Doris Morton for towels, and Mrs Don Timmings for a salad bowl.
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Euchre
St. Joseph’s Church Hall
L. Cripps
Mr. Creasy
Osbourne
Jacquelon
Ed Laronde
Willa Hewitt
Mrs. Lindegard
Thomas Gibbons
Preddy Lester
Edna Jennings
Pat McCristall
William McMillan
Michael McMillan
Mary Cooney
Jean Marcoux
Doris Morton
Don Timmings
Polio Vaccine Shortage Delays Third Dose for Local Children
Dr. A F Bull of the Halton County Health Unit in Milton says poliomyelitis vaccine is not enough to give a third dose this year. The second dose is planned for children who had one dose about a month ago, starting June 4, with the end of June as a likely vaccine end date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Bull
Halton County
Milton
Community Showers Celebrate Saturday Bride Kathleen Kirkpatrick
A series of showers for Kathleen Kirkpatrick and bridesmaid Avelina Rocher were held in May. Mrs Doug Herrington of Georgetown hosted a pantry shower on May 22. Alliance Paper Mills staff in Georgetown gave a junior miximaster. Limehouse neighbors attended a May 19 shower at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Kirkpatrick
Avelina Rocher
Doug Herrington
Georgetown
Alliance Paper Mills
Limehouse Neighbors
Acton News Roundup of Visits and Travel
Several residents and visitors are noted: Harold Kennedy of Detroit visited Acton. Mrs. C A MacPherson of Toronto spent the weekend with Mrs. Peter Sayers. the Am Isons returned from Florida. Ed Bilton, Janet and baby Jerry are back in Acton after moving to Kitchener. Mr and Mrs Wm Chisholm left for Winnipeg for a funeral. Ben Rachlin and wife celebrated a silver anniversary in Toronto. Isabel McDonald and R L Davidson attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J E Dunne in Streetsville. Eugene Braida and wife flew via Malton to Milan then Gravere Italy. Rev G R Easter of Victoria BC spoke at a Toronto YW convention with his daughter Jean Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kennedy
Detroit
Mich
Acton
Ed Bilton
Janet
Baby Jerry
Kitchener
Toronto
Ben Rachlin
Isabel McDonald
R. L. Davidson
J. E. Dunne
Streetsville
Robert Lowrie
Malton
Eugene Braida
Milan
Italy
Montreal
Gravere
G. R. Easter
First Baptist Church
Victoria
B.C
B.Y.P.U
Walmer Road Baptist Church
M . Jean Easter
McMaster University
Ugh M. Reid
Grand View Farm
Easter
Acton Baptist Church
Wed Beneath Arch of Daffodils in Limehouse Nuptials
A wedding at the bride’s Limehouse home unites Kathleen Beatrice Kirkpatrick and Calvin John Macdonald with Rev. Alex Calder officiating on May 26. The setting features an arch of ferns and daffodils, with baskets of flowers, pink yellow and blue accents, and a trip planned to Elmwood after the ceremony.
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Limehouse
Kathleen Beatrice Kirkpatrack
Calvin John Macdonald
Alex Calder
Georgetown
Sidney Karkpatrick
Philip Macdonald
Elmwood
Macdonald
Avelina Robert of
Acton
Ross Norton
Canada Showcases Aluminum Use At 1955 Jamboree
Report from the 1955 Jamboree notes Canadian exploits with aluminum foil in outdoor cooking and food preservation. A troop demonstrated potatoes and steaks cooked over a campfire while foil protected summer foods, signaling potential wider adoption of aluminum in resourceful applications.
United Church CGLT Girls Final Season Meeting
The Canadian Girls in Training at Knox church met in the Sunday school room for their last season meeting. Norma Sinclair and Sharon Gervaiza led worship. Ruth Spielvogel presented Margaret Armstrong a parting gift as the group noted her departure. Taps closed the session.
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The
United Church C.g.lt
Cg.lt
Alvena Hill
Karen Mmn
Miss Boyes
Merle Russell
Knox Church
Norma Sinclair
Sharon Gervaiza
Galt
Ruth Spielvogel
Margaret Armstrong
Margaret
Taps
Frank Heffernan Celebrates 74th Birthday Family Honors Him
At his son Edward’s home a surprise party marked Frank Heffernan’s 74th birthday. Attendees included Rev Father Morgan and numerous relatives from Toronto Smith’s Falls Islington Scarborough Acton and Peterborough. A long distance call from Sister Sacred Heart and a message from son Thomas followed dinner.
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Edward
Frank Heffernan
Father Morgan
Michael O'Meara
Toronto
Bill Bennett
Maureen
Cecile
Donald
John Heffernan
Jacque
Ray Heffernan
Peter
Margaret
Susan
Smith's Falls
Nearman Heffernan
Billy
Marnie
Joseph
Islington
Wilfrid Hickey
Diane
Cathy
Paul
Denis
James Heffernan
Larry
Scarborough
Ed Heffernan
Francis
Acton
Sister Sacred Heart
Precious Blood
Peterborough
Thomas
Beaverbrook to Fund New School in Fredericton
Lord Beaverbrook announces furnishing and equipment support for a new Beaverbrook named school in Beaverbrook Fredericton New Brunswick to be funded and named in his honor by the donor.
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Beaverbrook School
Fredericton
Lord Beaverbrook
Beaverbrook, N.B
Mothers Banquet Highlights CGLT Girls and Guests
Canadian Girls in Training of Knok Presbyterian Church hosted a Mother and Daughter Banquet on May 23 with prayers, toasts, songs, and a skit The Case of the Mutilated Uniform was staged while greetings were exchanged by CGLT leaders and church auxiliaries with speakers from the Women’s Missionary Society and local auxiliaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knok Presbyterian Church
RL HL Armstrong
Margaret Armstrong
Daughters of Knox
Mra Ro Kirkness
C.G ET
Acton Woodcrafts Promises Prompt Lumber Supply
When renovations are in order you can be assured that Acton Woodcrafts can supply your needs promptly and efficiently describing themselves as the best in lumber and building materials.
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Acton Woodcrafts
Engagements announced for Kinread and Cannons families
Mr and Mrs Harold Kinread of Acton announce the engagement of their daughter Maureen to Walter John Wilson of Milton. Mr and Mrs Albert G Fryer of Acton announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Shirley George Etta to Robert Benjamin Cannons of Brampton. The weddings are set for June in Acton with St Alban’s church named for the ceremony.
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Harold Kinread
Acton
Maureen
Walter John Wilson
Milton
Acton United
Albert G. Fryer
Shirley George Etta
Robert Benjamin Cannons
Brampton
St. Alban’s Church
Ban nockburn Cerealettes Hold Fourth Meeting
The Ban nockburn Cerealettes met at Marjorie McDonald's home on Saturday with seven members and two guests. They prepared raisin bread top bars cookies oatine dishes and other oatmeal treats which were served for lunch.
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Bannockburn Cerealettes
Marjorie McDonald
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Frank Scriven
Actonian
Jonas Massey
Rumley’s
S. Wiggins
Acton Swats
Rhe Acton
St. Joseph's Hall
Amos Mason
St. Petersburg
Florida
Wm. Chisholm
Winnipeg
Herbert J. Smallwood
Fish and Chips
Aliance~Paper Mills
Fred Brooks
John Foster
Dianne and
Gordon
Philipine Macdonald
Ralph Turner
Walter Ewing
Durham
Aluminum Company OF. “Canada, Ltd
ALCAN
Acton Jersey
DAIRY
Perorating
Cyril £. Witt
Decorator
Rockwood 51
RING
C.g.lt
Ella Jang
Ann Watkins
Greatings Aid
Norma Sinclaw
Charles Kiekhess
G. Dawson
Iron Galt
Girds
Guelph Presbyterial
Inez McLellan
CGLT
Young Women
Miss MccLellan
Aan Watkins
A. J. Buchanan
D. Davidson
CGH
Women's Missionary Society
James Inglis
Atert
Ontario
Lotri Te Ete Ata Ft Lumber & Building Materials
ITV
Bob Ridsdale
TIP Top Tailor's
SLAX
Craftsreamship
Ghaewsre
Dad
Ri Notary
MacKenzie News
Begonial
Boston Ferns
Spegal
Bram
Rennie's
Steele-Briggs
Frank Carney
Rockwood
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