Local Births Marriages and Deaths in Acton and District 1926
Births Warren son to Tred and McMillan October 2 and 9 1926 in Ontario. Married Townsend Rumley Viola Mae and Russell Townsend at Knox Church Acton October 19 1926. Deaths Laurence P Booten Prenton. Peart Christina Davidson Burlington October 10 1926. Denny Robert J Esquesing October 7 1926. Marshale Margaret Lawson Guelph October 8 1926. Peer Mary Jane Coulson Mount Hamilton September 29 1926. In Memoriam Alfred McCalnah died October 9. Family notices and memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Rumley
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
A. C. Stewart
Viola Mae
Mra
Thomas
Rumsey
Russell S
Townsend
Richard Townsend
Whitestone, Lf
New York
Laurence
Prenton
Innie Clark
W. Wk Re Coy
el Youre
Peart
Locust’s Street
Burlington
Christina’ Davidson
Eawin Peart
Denny
Hia
Robert J. Denny
Mary A. Sahi
Marshale
General Hospital
Guelph
Margaret Lawson
Richard Marshall
Peer
Mount Hamilton Hospital
Mary Jane Coulson
John
Lowville
McCainsh
Alfred McCalnah
Juat- Og
Knox Church anniversary noted in Acton briefing
The Acton Free Press reports Knox Church plans for next Sunday’s anniversary service and notes related town events. It mentions Erin Farr attendance, detour signs multiplication, local roadwork progress, and community notices including the Chamber of Commerce session and local crop prices.
Acton Community Groups Hear Various Local Notices
Local committees meet in the Council Chamber with attendance urged. Knox Church Women hold a thank offering at 3 PM with Mrs. Gamble of Guelph as guest. Jack Lewis to broadcast from CFCA at 9 16 PM. Wonderland Theatre shows Dempsey Tuner fight footage. Wellington County offers Mr Collis 600 settlement over a fatal auto accident. Acton Circus Band seeks partners for Halloween event. United Church Young People’s Society hosts a missionary meeting with tableau and China talks. Newlyweds Rudolph Spielvogel welcomed by choir and orchestra with gifts. band presents cream and sugar set. Autumn wedding Viola Rumley to Russell Townsend at Acton Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church Women's Missionary Society
W. P. Gamble
Guelph
United. Church Young People's Meéting
United Church Young People's Society
Mra. M. Oorholt
Jesus
Cross
Velma.Murray
Josephine McKeown
Alma Johnstone
Ruth Glhvon
Miss Atcheson
Furloough
Atcheson
China
Bennett
Lottie Mason
Lorna Kennedy
United Church Choir
Rudolph ‘Spielvogel
Elgin Street
H. McComb
Missern Brown
Spielvo
Acton Citizens’ Band
Acton
Presbyterian Church
Viola Mae
Thomas Rumity
V. B. Rumley
V.B. Rumsey
Ushera
Mosacs
J. MN. McDougall
McPherson
J- “Hurst
C. Kirkweass
Jean Kennedy
F. Salt
Jessie Anderson
Markc Lantz
Jessse Morton
Marguerite Ryder
Washington
Townsend
West 24Th Street
Whitestone
S. 1
N.Y
Mirch
Richard “Townsed
N. Y
Roy Rumley
Big Apple Crop in British Columbia Estimated
The Horticultural Department of British Columbia projects the Okanagan District apple crop this year at 3 27 000 boxes, up from 2 553 449 last year, with crab apples at 117 860, pears at 100 900, and plums and prunes at 215 350, while other totals differ from prior year. An enthusiastic fair supporter notes fairs and exhibitions drive progress, enterprise, and public knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Department
British Columbia
Okanagin
Uchus
Acton News Highlights Local Events and Road Work
Reports from Acton detail Salvation Army service at Meceiph Reformatory, cement work on the Fergus Guelph road near Ennotville, and a seven week completion target. A Norfolk Street United Church delegation honored Mrs. Alvena Springer-Magon for 21 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Fergus
Fergus-Guelph
Ennotvlle
Bhuilders
Norfolk Street United “Church
Alvena
Springer-Magon
Mercury
Social life notes from Toronto visits and local households
Local column records numerous visits and returns among residents visiting friends and relatives in Toronto and nearby towns. Entries name Emma Robinson, Bertie Smith, Helen McDonald, R. W. Stewart, Katie Foley, Angus Kennedy, Helen Coxe, John Graham, E. A. Brown, Jack Lambert, and others, with weekend and weeklong sojourns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milas Emma Robinson
Toronto
Bertie. Smith
T Pronto
Wiliam Robertson
Helen McDonald
Toronto ‘University
Acton Teams Shine at Intercounty Field Meet 1927
Acton sent a strong contingent to the Oakville intercounty high school field meet. Juniors led by Frank Cook placed in sprints and throws, with Allan Marshall and a relay squad also scoring. Intermediates and girls dominated events led by Margaret Grindell and Mary Chalmers, as Milton won the meet with Oakville second and Burlington third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Oakville
Frank Cook
Jung
Allan Marshall
W Wilson
Margaret Grindell
Mary Chalmers
Bernice ‘Bracken
Cone Smith
Cam
English Officers Mistakenly Sing Die Wacht Am Rhein
A French journal notes English officers in Cologne Germany were dining in a German restaurant when the orchestra played Die Wacht am Alten and then Die Wacht am Rhein causing a chorus of acknowledgments. An English member loudly clarified the miscue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Burol
Rhein
Vania
Harvest Home Service Draws Acton Congregation
A special harvest home service was held Sunday afternoon at the Church here and was well attended. Rev. R. E. Zimmerman of Acton preached an appropriate sermon. The United Church choir of Acton assisted, with Ruth Gibson singing a sacred solo with splendid effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
United Church
Ruth Gibson
Farm Sale Near Knatchbull and Local Harvest Woes
The Lasby farm near Knatchbull sold to a buyer near Toronto for a good figure. Farmers report slow progress on mar ipolds and potatoes amid wet weather. Mrs. Haw of Knatchbull is in critical condition after a paralyctic stroke. J M Denyes Public School Inspector visited Nassagaweya schools. Wet season hampers buckwheat harvest, though yield looks good this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lasby
Knatchbull
Toronto
Jox. Haw
J. M. Denyes
Nassagaweya
Anniversary Services At Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Anniversary services were held at Limehouse Presbyterian Church last Sunday led by Rev. Chas H McDonald of Lucknow with morning and evening sermons. A social followed featuring readings vocal and instrumental selections by orchestra and J John Lewis of Acton a Toronto Exhibition medalist. John Nickell won first prize at the Toronto Exhibition in musical competitions as an old-time fiddler. Also noted is recent work on the Afth Hill above the village and the death of Mrs Richard Marshall drawing sorrow and sympathy for Mr Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Efin Falr
Acton
Erin Farr
Crousaga
Sault.star
Listowel
Dufferin County
Fram Press
Corain
Burlington
Willow Street
Government Building
Co-Operative Store
OR Robertson
Erin Fair
Dorset Sheen
Yorkshire
Thompson
The
United Church
Knox Church
Peel and Dufferin Regiment
36Th’ Peel Regiment
Brimpton
Barrié
Gjl
A. “‘McCann
Thethigher Place
Mai Street
Knox Avenue
Main
Park Ave
Sioux City
Planalp
Witt
Anna
Otto
Hannah
Glenelg
Dundalk Herald
Sania
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Chas. H. McDonald
Lucknow
J. John ,Lewis
John Nickell
Toronto
John
Giolnists
Richard Marshall
Marshall
Lis
Mr. Marshall
Cattle mishap and community news from local village
The incident reports D Glassford losing two fat cattle in Valley Road with one breaking into A J McAlear's fence and creek, the other entering L J Guild's land, both shot and carcasses hung by his shop. Also notes on residents: Miss Jean Pasmore returns from Cleveland, Miss M Milroy home from Toronto, Mrs A J McAlear visiting Toronto, G H Milne returns from Florida, and funeral details for D G Mitchell with Coulson clergy. Additional items mention trucking sale, schooling, medical treatment for John Wilson, diabetes care for Richard Medley, Lillian Hyndman’s mission to Africa, Harry Barber’s Conservative re election in Fraser Valley, a car accident near Erin, potato farming progress, and new potato grading technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Glassford
A. J. McAlear
L. J. Guild
Glassford
Jean Pasmore
Cleveland
Pasmore
M. Milroy
Toronto
G. H. Milne
CG. N. R
Florida
D. G. Mitchell
Thornton Deine
Dunedin
Gosslin
Presbyterian Church
A. C. Stewart
Acton
W. W. Craw
McDonald
Lucknow
Ecclestone
David Stewart
Jim, Dods
Alton
Lowell Textile College
Lowell
Maas
John Wilson
Erin
Toronto General Hospital
Richard Medley
Detroit
Thon
Medley
Lillian Hyndman
Africa
Chas. Smith
Harry
Mungo Nodwell
Ministerial by Elections Set for Nine Constituencies
Ottawa October 11 ministerial by elections scheduled for November 9 in nine constituencies including Middlesex West Waterloo North Chateauguay Huntingdon Dorchester Richelieu St James in Quebec Gloucester New Brunswick Brandon Manitoba Regina Saskatchewan and Edmonton Alberta Nomination day is November 2 with writs issued last week officials expect most seats to be unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Middlesex West
Waterloo North
Ontario
Chateauguay-Huntingdon
Dorchester
Richelieu
St. James
Quebec
Gloucester
New Brunswick
Brandon
Man
Regine
Sask
Edmonton Wear
Alberta
Wonderful Home Treatment for Varicose Ulcers Ad
Mrs H David of Rhein Saskatchewan writes in gratitude after using a home remedy advertised by Wurse Denoker Winnipeg. She reports healing of leg ulcers after just 14 days following stated instructions and grants permission to publish her testimonial to help others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurse-Denoker
Portage Ave
Winnipeg
Man
H. David
Rhein
Saskatchewan
Clearing Auction Sale at Rockwood Farm
Edgar W. Harris authorizes public sale at Rockwood on Monday October 18 at 1 pm featuring 19 Oxford Down sheep with registered stock and 50 lambs along with extensive implements including Massey Harris gear and other farming equipment. The 83 acre farm offers a 7 room framed house, 32 by 80 barn, electric lights, water supply, and terms of payment include eight months on sheep and implements and three months on hay with specific cash discounts. sale conducted by Roy Hindley Auctioneer in Rockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar W. Harris
Rockwood
Oxford Down
Adam .Armstrong
Mueller
Guelph
Massey- Harris
Massey-Harris
Tolton
Democrat
Stanhope
Concord
Stewart
Peel
Royal Bank Rockwood
Roy Hindley
Plank
Erin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Free Press
Acton and District
Parker
Lewis
Jack Lewis
Toronto Exhibition
CFCA
Toronto Star
Wonderland
R. J. Gregory
Wonderland Theatre
Gregory
Wellington County
Misa Myrtle Collis
Maryborough
Wellington County Council
Collis
Acton Circus
A. Mason
G. A. Dills
Avton and District
Meceiph
Unday
Alex
Ontirio Reformatory
Salvation Army
P. A. Smith
Canadan Baptist
R, D. Warren
Trec
Mich
Ontario Agricultural College
America
South Dakota State University
Oregon
North Carolina
Watford
Lambton
Watford Guide
Fire Company
Young People’s Guild
Knox College
Fred Wright
Mishes Nelle Anderson
Annie McDonald
Woodstock
Minnie Moore
the Oddfellows’ Hall
MHI
Willow Streets
Oddfellow’s. Hall
Peatmaster
Matthews
Oddfellows’ Lodge
Women's Institute Meeting
Women’s Institute
George Agdew
Bick
Children's Hospital
Teft
Wm. Sayers
Jappe Dobbin
Miss Graham
Armstrong
Reid
Richmond Hill
George Cowle
James
Isobel
Methodist Church
United Church of Canada
Mra. Cowle
Richmond Hal
Blby Caldwell
A. T. Mann
Wensley Murray
Thale
R. W. Stewart
St. Catharines
Sal
Katie. Foley
Walkerton
J. Pp. Gibbens
Angus Kennedy
School of Pharmacy
Helen Coxe
Toronto University
J¢ohn Graham
A. C. Currie
E. A. Brown
Misa Ferm Brown
Jack Lambert
Jean
Roy
Harry Frankum
Harriston
Archie Wynn
Bert Ryerse
George Dis
Nid
Margaret Macdonall
Cunningham
Woodbridge
Harold Mullaney
Edmunds
Silver Water
Monitoulin Island
May Edmunda
H. P. Moore
Dominion and World Service Convention
Miga Jessie McPherson
James Symon
A.C. Stewart
Teviotdale
Margaret Elliot
John Boomer
Seattle
Boomer
Joseph Armstrong
Georgetown
James Scott
Emma, Robinson
Henlworth
Minnie
Manitoba
H. R. Grant
New Glasgow
N.S
Malcolm McLean
Bower Avenue
Ms. Murray
Ruby
Verna
Mr. Murray
Edwin Murray
Kitchener
Dr.) Gray
Laura
McGregor
John Sr
Wyn. Thompson
J. K. Irwin
Muriel
Joseph Harrigan Willmott
Milton
W. G. Murray
Velma
J. A.moffat
Intercounty High School
Neighborhood News
Limehouse
D. X. Engineering and
Bales~ Co. Limited
Bloor St. Ww
Jk. W. Jones
LUX
Star Agjmonia
Dalton’s
Tiger Brand
Penman
S .Penman
Stanfields
Stanfield
Lovat
McLean & Co
Mill Street
Ont
Suippers Oxfords
Oxfords
New ‘Children’s
Harry Harrison
Pratts
Rove
Wilson Street
Nicol
Howe
W. J. Patterson
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