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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 10, 1949
Page
8
Fragmented obituary notices from a historical page recall Melting memory of deceased family members. Messages express deep sorrow from husbands wives and children with thanks for condolences and church acknowledgments across unrelated names and places.
First taste of winter arrived with light snow last week. Most Acton stores are closing from 10:30 pm until 1:00 am tomorrow. Remembrance Day services in Acton tomorrow at 10:30 with unveiling by Lieut Governor Ray Langdon. Mrs G C Gifford widow of Rev G C Gifford dies in Kitchener hospital. Fire Brigade demo on fire extinguishers conducted in school grounds. W K Randell transfers to Acton Bank of Nova Scotia branch and starts duties this week. Acton Junior Hockey Club to meet last year’s players and eligible new juniors at 6 pm Wednesday November 16 with Dr G A Girra presiding.
Mrs Minerva Dora Nicklin age near eighty seven, widow of A K Nicklin, longtime Acton resident and United Church member, died Monday at 17 Florand Guelph. Survived by two daughters, one son, sister Jennie Dryden, five grandchildren, one great grandchild. Funeral held at Victor Ho Rumsey Funeral Home, Rev Dr Avison officiating, with burial at Fairview Cemetery.
Mrs. Mary Goldham longtime Acton resident died Monday October 1 at her son Charles’s home in Guelph in her eighty first year. She came from England with her husband who preceded her, and she spent four years with her daughter in Guelph. She leaves five children including Harry of Georgetown and Mrs. Holmes of Acton. Funeral was set for Thursday at Victor B Rumley Funeral Home with burial in Acton.
William Hubert Ernest Blair a long time resident of Acton died suddenly at his daughter's home Samisy evening. He was 69, a carpenter by trade who owned a plumbing and heating business for 20 years. Survived by wife Mary Ann Allen two daughters and two brothers, he was active in Walker Lodge AF and AM where he was Master and an officer in 1931. Funeral held Wednesday at Victor Rumley Funeral Home with Masonic rites at Fairview Cemetery.
Margaret Yemen Cole, widow of Peter Cole, died at her daughter Mary Casady’s home in Rallinafad. She was 73 and survived by six sons and a daughter, a granddaughter and a Toronto-based grandson. Funeral service was led by Rev. O R Flindall at Victor B Rumley Funeral Home Acton with interment in Fairview Cemetery Acton.
Dear Sir: The Halton Presbytery Committee on Evangelism and Social Service praised Bronte Novard for not accepting liquor advertisements. They endorsed the stance and instructed the editor to convey appreciation for resisting such “good will” ads. Wm. Delve signs the letter.
A jumble of classifieds lists multiple items for sale including a six pig lot, used hydra heater, Ford 18 car, a black cloth ladies coat, a six room residence in Acton, plumbing supplies, and a collection of farm machinery. Contacts and addresses are scattered, including 237 Arthur St, 69 Church St, 192 Main Star, and agents like Chane Gough and Verma canh.
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