Acton News Roundup Reflects Local Happenings
The Free Press notes calls to 1176 or mail to Acton office for column tips. Several items report local incidents from October, including Mackrum funeral home lights, road repairs, and standardized fire equipment. Other notes cover hunting and fishing trips, a St Joseph altar bingo win, a Chrysler theft, a broken window, school visits, and street improvements in Acton and Georgetown areas. Thanksgiving is observed as a holiday. World Series chatter ends the week.
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Free Press Office
Acton
Death of Wm. O. Ross Shocks Fort Village
The village mourns the sudden death of Wm. O. Ross reported from Fort William. His funeral was held Saturday from his home with Rev. John W. Oliver officiating. Interment was in Rockwood cemetery. Masonic members carried wreaths. pallbearers named. Community extends sympathy to Mrs. Ross and family. The article also notes a storm interruption at a Presbyterian anniversary supper and describes several local events and meetings in the village.
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Fort William
Wm. O. Ross
John W. Oliver
S. BR. Peart
Wm. Peart
Frank Day
Herb Simmons
Dave Gerrie
W. B. Royce
Rockwood Cemetery
Ross
Presbyterian Church
Ockwood and Everton
Bible Society
Charles H. Harris
Ross Gordon
Fred Williamson
Helen Bayne
Preston
Roy Kirwan
Babe
Hamilton
Douglas Patterson
Midland
Stewart S. Royce
Rockwood Community Club
George Day
Hallowe’en
United Church
Fort Williamber
William Orio Ross
Florence Chamberlain
Thelma Eileen
Centennial quip about 98th birthday photo
A photographer captures an 98 year old man and jokes about photographing him at 100. The man quips that he’s healthy enough to pose again, prompting a light exchange about future pictures.
Canada Savings Bonds touted as best investment
Gordon Oder of the Bank of Montreal in Acton promotes the new Canada Savings Bonds as the best investment due to high interest and guaranteed face value. The issue offers 3.75 percent coupons, with a first 21 month period, and installment plans from $2.50 down for a $50 bond or $5 down for a $100 bond, aiming to fight inflation and build nest Eggs.
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Canada Savings
Gordon Oder
Bank of Montreal
Acton
Canada Savings Bonds
Mr. Oder
Mc Oder
Consumer Credit
Oder
Canada
Mothers Gather With Children in Kindergarten Open House
More than 70 mothers joined their children in the kindergarten room of the new public school addition last Thursday. The Home and School Association ran the event with Mrs. Shirley Dills answering questions on kindergarten work and training as displays showed current work and refreshments were served.
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Home and School Association
Shirley Dills
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of John Jeremiah Henderson
The estate of John Jeremiah Henderson of Nassagaweya Halton farmer died about July 6 1682. Creditors must send particulars and proofs to the undersigned by October 18 1832 for asset distribution among those legally entitled. Dated Acton Ontario September 24 1982. 133 Cc. F Leatherland Solicitor for the Executors.
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John Jeremiah Henderson
Nassagaweya
Halton
Acton
Ontario
BORN PROSSER TOOLE RICH LANDSBOROUGH MOFFAT MCCLAVISH
Births and deaths notices from Hanover Ontario to Fort William Ontario outline births at Chesley Memorial York County and Sunnybrook Hospitals. Marriages announced include Jean Marie Landsborough to Marvin Robert with officiant Rev Roelmer. Obituaries note William Orio Ross Enid Sylvia Webster Pearl Bell and thanks from families for flowers and condolences.
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Prosser
Chesley Memorial Hospital
C. FR Prosser
Hanover
Ont
Frances Dills
Roderick William
Official opening of Acton Public School addition
Announcement lists events at Scout Hall and St Alban's Parish Hall with dates in October and November. Details include a 13-3 euchre fundraiser, a 14-2 anniversary at St David's Campbellville, and a Sunday evening service with Rev John Ross and soloist Mrs Maxwell. Target audience appears local communities in Acton region.
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Acton Public School
St Alban’s Parish Hall
Betty Blight
Toronto
St. David's Presbyterian Church
Campbellville
John Ross
Woodbridge
Wm. Maxwell
Guelph
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John Graham
Hillsburgh
Wilcox
Georgetown
St. Joseph's
Baxter Laboratory
Bill
Benson
Handy Harbor
Chrysler
MacSwain Motors
W. J. McHugh
Guelph St
Milton and
Acton School
L. L. Skuce
Robert Bornhold
Maine and
Mill Sts
William
Town Hall
Thor Hansen
Community Club
James Whiteside
Malton
Prairie Provinces
Vancouver
B.C
James
Neave
Messrs
Nell
Norman Lambert
Kitchener
Evangelical Youth
Olivet Church
Thos. C. Winlow
Harrisburg
Mr. Graham
Streetsville
Jean Harris
Ivy Ritchie
Grace Cross
Brampton
Port Credit
New Toronto
Streetville
Sudbury
Ontario Ladies’ Amateur
John Jeremiah Henderston
Cc. F. Leatherland
Robt. R. Hamilton
Optometrist
ST. George's Square Guelph
B. P. Head
Ryan’s Auditorium
Bob Donelle and His Orchestra
Oma
Oscar Ne
Maemo
Domergue
Stephen Ncnally
Truman Spence
Moffat
Sunnybrook Hospital
Tober
William George Moffat
Thomas and
Margaret Moffat
Victor B. Rumley
Fairview Cemetery
Bell
Pearl Bell
Webster
Enid Sylvia Webster
Clifford
Alice Clifford
A. B. McLean
Hugh O'Rourke
R. H. Armstrong
Ellis McLaughlin
W. O Moffat
Buick
Dodge
Young St. Acton
le Hemsley
Bower Ave
John Barr
Ed Jennings
Toth
Tady
Manitoulin Island
H. J. Brown
Crewson's Corners
Gordon Hume
Milton
Leicester
Arthur Norrish
Ria
G. W. Masales
Main St North
Phone
Baby’s Basinette
Main St. North
Willard H. Laidlaw
Lot
West Chinguacousy
Austin
G.M.C
Fargo
Ford
Ferguson
Thos. E. Hewson
Carroll's Ltd
Wm. Balng
Gordon Young
Cal Tarlandering Company
Bellwood
Geo Gibson
Fur Faring
Watkins
J.R. Wadkins Co
St. Roch St
Montreal
J. McGeachie
Mike Stedal
Art Vine
C. W. Trickey
John St
Aston
Rolla Arts
Ernie’sadio
George
Roxy Theatre
A- E
Scott
Jack Mountain
Ernie
Euchre
Scout Hall
Scout and Guide
Retscurs
Walter Pidgeon
Dvents
World News
Acton Town Hall Council
Early Motors
Ory
Farnworth
Elers Rd
Comstery
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Pollock and
Campbell
Water St
North
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