Acton Personal Notes Reflect Local Movements and Visits
Personal notes from Acton record moves like Mr and Mrs Vleistra to Acton from Ospringe and Mrs Gerry Candler moving to Cardinal Ontario. Visits include Norman Hinton with Hinton family, Jack McCutcheon recovering at home, and Toronto hospitalizations for Mrs C L Poole. Local church and social events note attendance and speakers at Bethel United church and Hill Top Lodge banquet in Erin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry Candler
Acton
Mr. Candler
Cardinal
Ontario
Hill-Top Lodge
Erin
Sam Brunelle
Jessie Coles
Don Ryder
Harry Otterbein
Bill Dumarch
Jim Graham
Cec. McKnight
Arlene Gordon
Bob Bruce
al Spence
Bob Lavoie
Georgetown
Acton Club
Obituary of Lottie Margaret Ann Gordon of Limehouse
Lottie Margaret Ann Gordon died in St Josephs hospital Guelph after months of illness and was interred October 28 at Ashgrove cemetery. She is survived by husband William J Gordon two sons Wallace J Acton and James serving in Germany, three grandchildren and five brothers Will Bart Ern Charlie Olonzo. Born in Esquesing township she married in Teeswater in 1917 and was a dressmaker in earlier years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumley
Acton
Lottie Margaret Ann Gordon
Limehouse
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Rev. Calder
Georgetown
Ashgrove Cemetery
Art Benton
A .C. Patterson
Glen Scott
Harvey Norton
Bill Shelbourne
Frank Smith
Auction Sale In Nassagaweya Township Farm Equipment
Public auction at John Howard's Nas sagaweya farm lot 6 con 2 one mile west of Campbellville On Saturday November 12 at 1 30 PM items include horses and harness cattle hogs and poultry hay grain implements and household furniture with cash only settlement and no reserve as farm is sold Auctioneers Hindley and Ellioty L MacMillan clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howard
Con
Township
Nassagaweya
Campbellville
Durham
York
Hindley
Ellioty
Ford
Ford Ferguson
Kroehler
Ardeuliott
David Benham and Wellington County Delegates On Two Nations Tour
David Benham of Rockwood Guelph Collegiate joins 24 other Ontario Junior Farmers on a week long Two Nations tour in the United States. The party visited Niagara Williamsburg Washington and New York under leaders Jim McDonald and Miss McPhail as district farmers attended the county plowing match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Benham
Rockwood
Guelph
Wellington County
United States
Ontario Junior Farmers
Niagara
Williamsburg
Washington
New York
Jim McDonald
Miss McPhail
Earn Money At Home Promotion
Miscellaneous ad offers a home earning program with no selling or canvassing. It promises $5 to $30 weekly using provided equipment during spare time. Respond by mail or send a $2 money order for information to Imperial Box 1832 St. Louis Missouri USA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial
St. Louis
Missouri
USA
Birth announcements from Guelph area families October 1955
Engleby announces birth of son Donald Richard on October 30 1955 at home. Kingsmill announces birth of Frederick John at Guelph General hospital October 27 1955. Rafferty announces Patricia Geraldine born October 23 19565 at St Josephs hospital Guelph. Winter announces Stephen Howard born October 26 1955 at Guelph General hospital. Gordon announces Lottie Thornton dies not. birth record lists mother of Wallace and James in Acton. stationed in Germany?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engleby
Art Engleby
Erin
Donald Richard
Kingsmill
Charlie ‘Kingsmill
Lorraine Mullin
Frederick John
Guelph General Hospital
Rafferty
Michiel Rafferty
Donna Papillon
Patricia Geraldine
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Winter
John F. Winter
Ivy Cripps
Stephen Howard
Nancy
Fine
Auction notice for farm sale in Nassagawega township
Township to sell by auction at the farm lot 21 con 6 Nassagawega on Friday November 11 1955 at 12 30 p.m. sale features Shorthorn cows young cattle pigs horses and harness hay grain tractors and implements with cash terms no reserve and clerk sale conducted by WM A Gipson Auctioneer and W McMillan clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagawega
Acton
Freday
York
Ajax
ANT
Ford
McCormick Deering
Massey Harris
McCormick
Deering
H.o
Laval
WM. A. Gipson
Guelph Tas
W. McMillan
Community events list highlights November gatherings
Local notices preview a Lakeside CCC E bazaar on November 26 at United church S S room and a November 5 Euchre night at Luxton Memorial Hall with 35 cent admission. Remembrance Day program November 8 features Henry Hosking MP speak at Legion Hall 815 p.m. Acton Arena hosts Midget wrestling tonight with TV stars and Garibaldi. Anniversary services at Ballinafad United Church November 6 at 11 a.m. and 730 p.m. Reverend Gordon Adams guest preacher. Turkey Supper November 8 530 to 8 with prices 125 for adults 75 for 6 to 12 and under 6 free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
C.C.E
Legion Hall
Henry Hosking
Wellington
M.P
Ballinafad United Church
Gordon Adams
Acton
Mimosa
For Sale Items: Heater and CCM Bicycle
For sale large Coleman space heater in good condition and a Roy's CCM bicycle with carrier priced at 25 dollars. Contact Paul Elliott at 149 Church Street or call 353 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Paul Elliott
Church St
Ostrex Tonic Tablets Ad Claims Boost for "Old" Feeling
An old style health ad targets men and women feeling rundown at midlife. It promotes Ostrex Tonic Tablets as a remedy for fatigue and lack of iron, asserting benefits for those who feel “old” and offering a 60 cent price from druggists.
Cards of Thanks Note Gratitude From Local Families
A list of thanks to friends neighbors relatives and hospital staff for flowers fruit cards inquiries and support after a bereavement in Guelph Ontario. Special thanks are given to Rev Armstrong Rumiley Funeral Home St Joseph's Hospital doctors and nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Rumiley Funeral Home
A. Buchanan Sr
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Sam Gisby
Dr.Williams
Alex Calder
Wm. J. ‘Gurdon
Acton Council Considers Highway By Law Between Main Street and Elizabeth Drive
Town of Acton announces a proposed By-Law to establish a highway from Main Street to Elizabeth Drive expropriated lands, with public hearing on November 21 1955 at 8 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers. The description follows Plan 603 and outlines the land parcel limits and bearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Fuel Board
Poarts
Municipal
Milton
Ontario
Messrs Walsh, Evans and Philp
James Street South
Hamilton
Acton
Main Street
Elizabeth Drive
Town of
Aocton
Halton
J. McGeachie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norman Hinton
Mrs. H. W. Hinton
Jack McCutcheon
Charlie Symon
Toronto
E. A. Currey
London
Mrs. J.B. Miller
Ottawa
C. L. Poole
William H. Carlisle
Richmond Hill
Roy Arnott
Don Bexton
Kitchener
Everton
Jack Heron
J. S. Sargent
Arnprior
Mrs. Sargent
A. K. Mann
Mrs. Mann
B. Veldhuis
M.Z. Bennett
Miss E. Hawthorne
Halton Presbyterian
Women's Missionary Society
Bethel United Church
Veldhuis
A. R. Graham
Bosse Onel TS
W. J. Gordon
Canada
Apuis Tmru
Smootn Renan
Firestone
Lorne Garner Motors . Ltd
Toth Motors
Town & Country Tires
Lotes
Roa
L. MacMillan
R.S.C
United—Suburban—Gas
United Suburban Gas Company Limited
Free Press
County of
Gordon
Lottie Thornton
William J. Gordon
Wallace
James
Germany
Irwin Little
Edwards
Main St
William John Edwards
Alice Marley
Harry
Albert
Kingston
Robert
Oakville
Alex
Hompagne
John
Owen Sound
Edward
U.S. Army
Henry Hunter
Dolly
W. Stumpf
Adelaide
James MacDonald
Constance
Rumsey Funeral Home
Rockwood Cemetery
Memoriam
Blair
W. R. E. Blair
Mary Anne Blair
Torrance
Churchill
United Church
S.S
Euchre
Brotherhood of
Anglican Churchmen
Luxton Memorial Hall
Acton Arena
Sonny Boy Cassidy
Chief Little Eagle
Garibaldi
Pee Wee Rogers
River Valley
John L. Kingshott
Harris St
Maguire
Denny
Frederick A
Mouton
Electrolux
Omar Parker
Atf
F. Holmes
International
Nelson Anderson
Sarge
Horace Tomlinson
West Brampton
Phene
R. W. Grant
Watson’s Music Store
Halton Poultry
Elmira Rea
Gordon Young
Burlington
Bronte
Surroundings
Dept. I
Montreal
Freeston
Hannon
Steve Peconi
Rawleigh
P.Q
Belwood
George Gibson
Monarch
Mercury
Meteor
Pontiac
Studebaker
Buick
Lorne Garner Motors Ltd
Joe Woods
Agnes St
Crescent St. A
Elgin St
Wil
Gordon Holmes
Speyside - Stewarttown
Airdale
Barney
Terry Slaven
Madame Rose
Dominion
Cal
Nassagaw
J. C. Soanes
Stone Road
Soldiers’ Monument
Haltonville
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