Birth and death notices from Acton and surrounding area
Births announced for Harvey Hassard in Forest Ontario daughter Mary born October 4 1949 at Strathroy General Hospital sister for Brian. Henry Bitter and Helen Sim announce son Hubert George born November 3 1949 Acton nursing home. Emma Augusta Swackhamer widow Wansbrough noted. Margaret Yener widow of Peter Cole and Martha Ledgerwood widow of Harry Goldham listed. William Lenin Holmes born November 1949 at Guelph General Hospital. Minerva Dore Nicklin widow listed at Acton funeral home. Catherine McMillan Smith remembered in memorial notice. Thank you notes from John and Heatrice Cole Tam and Mrs Wansbrough for sympathy and care from Dr Waller and Dr Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hassard
Harvey
Patricia Hassard
Forest, Ont
Mary
Strathroy General Hospital
Brian
Wansbrough
Toronto
Wridey
Emma Augusta Swackhamer
Goldham
Grenge Street
Martha Ledgerwood
Harry Goldham
Guelph General Hospital
Weday
Willam Lenin Holmes
Victor B. Rumley
Acton
Fairview Cemetery
Acton Community Notes Before Christmas and Local Grants
Seven weeks from Sunday to Christmas as Opstar notes. Provincial Police take over protection in Acton on Tuesday. Rockwood Community News marks its third anniversary this month. Dell Telephone Co underground lines advance and poles will soon be removed from Acton streets. Acton residents commend Halloween decor and minor property damage remains. Maple trees planted to replace cut ones and subdivision plantings planned. Jos Fimilay played the pipes at Masonic Anniversary, not Fitzsimmons as reported. Free Press copies scarce, butstand sales rise with over 800 copies sold in Acton outlets weekly. total weekly circulation near 1500 at Verree.
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Acton
Rockwood
Jos Fimilay
Piper Fitzsimmons
Joe
Free Press
Ghostly Seance Sparks Odd Exchange in Lively Chat
A widow at a seance asks if the spirit is happy and receives affirmative replies. The exchange plays with playful talk about happiness and the afterlife, mentioning the phrase Appler than you was with me and a reference to Raven as a place. A separate note mentions a time locomotive speed record of 137 wuph and a figure who stood for 44 years.
Obituary notices from Acton region include Wansbrough and Sockett
Obituary notices report the death at 88 of Emma Augusta Swackhamer Wansbrough of Toronto widow of Robert I L Wansbrough with services at Yorke Bros Funeral Chapel and Churchill interment at Fairview Cemetery. The piece also notes the funeral of the late Mrs Sockett from Rockwood with service by Rev Luxton and multiple pallbearers and floral tributes, and lists surviving family members and community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R H. Wansbrough
Emma Augusta Swackhamer
Robert IL Wansbrough
Toronto
Swackhamer
Osf Churchill
Mra Wansbrough
Christopher Swackhamer
Flizsbeth Denny
Churchill
Wanabrough
Ac~ton
Crewson Corers
Friday Harbour
San Juan Islands
Washington State
Lake Avenue
Ho Roy
Harold L Wansbrough
Gordon MacKay
Annetta
Yorke Hros
Fairview
Acton
Marion Sanderson
North Parkdale United Church
Aow
Arthur Swackhamer
Homer Sweackhamer
Brampton
Brant Swackhamer
Georgetown
Bruce MacKay
Fred Day
Hamilton
Falwin Bates
Richard Unwin
Gertrude Swackhamer
Norden
Rochester, N.Y
Morey Miles to the Gallon Device Aims to Boost Mileage
The Erimist Humidifier developed by an English firm is said to help motorists gain more miles per gallon of gasoline, with claims of 18% to 33% depending on car make and age. The simple gadget has no moving parts and requires only maintaining a water level in a special tank. Canada is noted as a leading plastic exporter.
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Financial Post
Junior Farm Clubs Represent Canada at Royal Winter Fair
Junior Farm Clubs from across Canada will join National Club Week in Toronto during the Royal Winter Fair. About 60 boys and 40 girls, ages 16 to 21, from eight project areas and 50,000+ young farm people are expected to attend November 13 to view exhibits and tour Toronto Niagara Falls Hamilton Ottawa during a week of events and displays highlighting youth agricultural work.
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Canada
Toronto
Canadian Council On Boys and Girls
Wort
Banque Ta
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Ottawa
The
Royal
Where the Money Comes From By Joseph Licter Rutledge
The piece argues against broad government underwrites for public works noting past taxes and rainy day warnings. It cautions that spending may outpace affordability as provinces and Ottawa seek subsidies for projects like a Trans-Canada Highway and Toronto subway, urging prudent budgeting and citizen responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Licter
Rutledge
Ottawa
Toronto
POR SALE Wide range of household and farm goods
Listings include burners and stoves from 8950 up with 10 down, dry hardwood firewood $9000 per cord, apples 150 per bushel, and farm supplies from Bilton’s Plumbing in Acton Ontario. Also semi portable saw ing outfit 22 blade 4 hp with trailer and lights for sale in Georgetown.
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Sage Art
Avion
Pallor Wonster
Benright
Bidet Dub
Bilton
Acton
Ont
Biehn
Hamilton
P.O. Hox Zul
Kennedy St
Georgetown
Voters List Notice for Acton Ontario 1949
Notice states compliance with the Voters List Act and posting of the voter list at the Acton office on November 1 1949 It invites corrections of errors or omissions by the legal deadline and cites McGeachie town clerk of Acton as the authority.
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Acton
Ntario
Lst
Legislative Assembly
McGeachie
Notice of Extension of Tender Time for Sewer Plant Projects
Notice extends deadline for tenders on contracts for saving of sewers and foundation of sewerage treatment plants and pumping stations to Monday November 4 at 5 pm. Acton town clerk and treasurer announces extension.
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Acton
JO Metgachie
Acton Council expands town status and sewage contract efforts
The Acton Council has a busy year with changes to town status, assessment updates, police engagement, and the sewage contract. They urge residents to consider insulation as winter nears and note insulation costs remain stable while fuel rises. Local ads mention ample loose insulation and a shortage of 2 inch fiberglass roll, inviting shoppers on Saturday night in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
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Memoriam
Jean
John and Heatrice Cole
Tam
Mra
Allan Smith
Lake Avenut
Opstar
Dell Telephone Co
Hallowe'en
Bent Sockett
Mrt Sockett
R.R
Mr. Sockett
John Sockett
Toronto General Hospital
Luxton
Tle
Annie McCaw
Ghters
Beatrice
John Locx
Ery’ Orten
Lucy
David Atkins
Guelph
Grace
Shirley
Eileen
FE Wishart
Mra Hanna
Mra J. Laybourne
R. R. Rockwood
Rockwool
Morey
Oakville
Colborne ST. West
Mill Street
YAACA
Japan
Salvation Army
Wm. Shaver
M.8.e
ARMY
Steve
Regal
Quebec
Lorne Street
Mill St
Arthur Street
FOI Sale
Hockwood
Thomyaon Motors
Iracken
F Holmes and Sons
Morris
Norval
Garis
Studebaker
Sinsue Dodge
Chevrolet
Ron Hoard
Beatty
Stewart
Main Stote
Hultonville
Neaalion
Hrampton
Acton and
District
George White
Lana
London
New Hampshires
Tweedle Chick Statcheries Limited
Fergus
Ontario
Babel
Bower
Kent
Okitchen
Tost
Laoshodak Browne Kettler
Jeave
Lloyd Yrajesr
Clarny
Heawant
Lovell Bros
Barrie Brand
Tet Grade Creamery
Frech Hams
Jean Pork Butta
Hayward Turnaham
Guelph Street
Foopreich
Farnworth Memorials
Hlere
Guelph, Ont
Voter's List
Habton
Moecallum
Matitess
Leaut Yrest
Marshall Mattresen
Quck
Rideniowns
Rhone
Acta
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