Births Marriages and Deaths Notice Board 1926
BORN McMILLAN Atton grandson to Mr and Mrs Tred McMillan born Oct 9 1926 at Atton Hospital notes show a son. WARREN Cottage Hospital Toronto daughter born Oct 2 1926 to Mr and Mrs C R Warren. MARRIED TOWNSEND RUMLEY Knox church Acton Oct 19 1926 Viola Rumsey to Russell Townsend. DIED LAURENCE Prenton Oct 1926 Clark wife of W K Coy aged. PEART Locust Street Burlington Oct 10 1926 Christina Davidson Peart. DENNY Esquesing Oct 7 1926 Robert J Denny husband of Mary A Sahn. MARSHALE General Hospital Guelph Oct 8 1926 Margaret Lawson Marshall aged 29. PEER Mount Hamilton Hospital Sept 29 1926 Mary Jane Coulson widow of John Peer Lowville in her 61st year. IN MEMORIAM McCAINSH Alfred McCalnah Oct 9 remembered by mother sister brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend-Rumley
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
A. C. Stewart
Viola Mae
Thomas
Rumsey
Russell S
Townsend
Richard Townsend
Whitestone
New York
Laurence
Prenton
Innie Clark
W. Wk Re Coy
el Youre
Peart
Locust’s Street
Burlington
Christina’ Davidson
Edwin Peart
Denny
Hia
Robert J. Denny
Mary A. Sahn
Marshale
General Hospital
Guelph
Margaret Lawson
Richard Marshall
Peer
Mount Hamilton Hospital
Mary Jane Coulson
John Peer
Lowville
McCainsh
Alfred McCalnah
Juat
Presbyterian Church
Thomas Rumsey
Harvell
V. B. Rumley
V. 5. Rumsey
Jessie Anderson
Markc Lantz
Jessie Morton
Marguerite Ryder
Washington
West 24Th Street
L. I
N.Y
Mich
Richard “Townsend
N. Y
Roy Rumley
Ecclestone
David Stewart
Jim, Dods
Alton
Lowell Textile College
Lowell
Mass
Potato
John Wilson
Erin
Toronto General Hospital
Richard Medley
Detroit
Fraser Valley
B.C
Barber
EB. D. Barber
J. M. Doda
Erin Railway Crossing
Staton
Mungo Nodwell
Knox Church anniversary noted with services next Sunday
Acton residents read brief local items from Erin Farr fair attendance and autumn weather notes. Detours and road improvements on Willow Street and No 7 Highway are reported. The Chamber of Commerce meets in Town Hall and construction on the park band stand progresses. Police warn against dangerous child behavior near streets and tail light enforcement begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Efin Falr
Acton
Erin Farr
Crousaga
Sault.star
Listowel
Dufferin County
Frm
Corain
Burlington
Willow Street
Government
Robertson
Erin Fair
Dorset Sheen
Thompson's
The
United Church
Peel and Dufferin Regiment
36Th’ Peel Regiment
Brimpton
Barrié
Gjl
Mai Street
Knox Avenue
Main
Park Ave
Sioux City
Planalp
Witt
Anna
Otto
Hannah
Glenelg
Dundalk Herald
Acton Community Groups Plan Meetings and Events
Acton committees urge full attendance for the Park Improvement meeting in the Council Chamber. Knox Church Women’s Missionary Society hosts an annual thank offering with Mrs. Gamble of Guelph as speaker. Jack Lewis, Acton, to broadcast from CFCA tonight. Wonderland Theatre to show Dempsey-Tunney fight film. Wellington County compensates Myrtle Collis family after fatal car accident. Community groups seek help for Halloween arrangements. United Church Young People meet for missionary program. Newlywed Spielvogel couple celebrated by choir and band members. Autumn wedding at Acton Presbyterian Church between Viola Rumsey and Russell Townsend with reception and trip to Washington.
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
Servo Us
Ruth Gibbnon
Miss Atcheson
Furloough
Atcheson
China
Bennett
Lottie Mason
Lorna Kennedy
United Church Choir
Rudolph ‘Spielvogel
Elgin Street
H. McComb
Felicitation
Missern Brown
Spielvogel
Acton Citizens’ Band
Big Apple Crop Estimated in British Columbia
The Horticultural Department of British Columbia projects the Okanagan District apple harvest this year at 3 27 000 boxes, up from 2 553 449 last year. Crab apples total 117 860 boxes versus 116 623. pears 100 900 vs 16 434. plums and prunes 215 350 vs 177 766. An exhibition advocate praises fairs as progress makers for states and nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Department
British Columbia
Okanagin
Acton notices recap from Norfolk Street Church to summer schools
Local items report honors for Mrs Alma Springer-Magon at Norfolk Street United Church Guelph and praise for the Salvation Army service. Road work begins on the Fergus Guelph link with cement laying and gravel trucks. Community notices cover church meetings, Oddfellows hall purchase, and Richmond Hill United Church formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Fergus
Fergus-Guelph
Ennotville
Bhuilders
A. T. Mann
W. G. Murray
Velma
Richmond Hill
J. A.moffat
The
United Church
Social Life Notes Reach Across Town and Toronto
Life’s social column records visits and gatherings among residents, noting Emma Robinson’s Toronto trip, Miss Helen McBonald from Toronto University home for the weekend, and numerous weekend returns. It mentions several families visiting relatives in Woodbridge, Guelph, Milton, and Richmond Hill, with engagements and church events also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milas Emma Robinson
Toronto
Bertie. Smith
William Robertson
Helen , McBonald
Toronto ‘University
Acton Athletes Shine at Intercounty Field Meet
Acton sent a strong team to the Intercounty High School Field Meet at Oakville. Juniors Prank Cook and Allan Marshall posted top finishes in sprints and jumps, intermediates led by W Wilson, while girls led by Margaret Grindell and Mary Chalmers. Milton topped the meet with 123 points. Oakville 113. Burlington 89. Acton 61. Georgetown absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Oakville
Cook
Jung
Allan Marshall
W Wilson
Margaret Grindell
Mary Chalmers
Bernice ‘Bracken
Jane Smith
Cam
German officers hear Die Wacht am Rhein at German restaurant
A French journal reports English officers in Cologne were surprised when the orchestra played Die Wacht am Rhein. The leader asked if the piece was recognized and an Englishman loudly confirmed the joke, revealing the misheard title. The incident sparked laughter among the diners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Burol
Rhein
Harvest Home Service Held at Local Church
A special harvest home service occurred Sunday afternoon at the church. Rev. R. E. Zimmerman preached an appropriate sermon. The United Church choir from Acton assisted in the service, and Miss Ruth Gibson sang a sacred solo with splendid precision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
United Church
Ruth Gibson
Farm near Knatchbull Sold to Toronto Man
The farm of Wm. Lasby near Knatchbull was sold to a man near Toronto for a good figure. Farmers are taking up their maize and potatoes as harvests proceed amid a wet season. Mrs. Jox Haw near Knatchbull suffered a paralyzing stroke and remains in critical condition. Mr. J. M. Denyes Public School Inspector visited Nassagaweya schools this week. Wet weather makes buckwheat harvest difficult though the crop shows promise this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lasby
Knatchbull
Toronto
Jox. Haw
J. M. Denyes
Nassagaweya
Anniversary Services in Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Anniversary services were held at Limehouse Presbyterian Church with Rev. Chas H McDonald of Lucknow officiating. The social drew a large crowd and a programme featured readings vocal and instrumental pieces by J John Lewis of Acton and others. John Nickell won first prize at the Toronto Exhibition in Class 31 for fiddling. Also noted is road work on the Aft Hne hill and the death of Mrs Richard Marshall, deeply mourned by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Chas. H. McDonald
Lucknow
J. John ,Lewis
Acton
John Nickell
Toronto
Clauss
John
Richard Marshall
Marshall
Cattle escapades and community notes from Erin district
The report covers a chaotic Friday when two cattle escaped D Glassford’s slaughter house, one breaking a fence near A J McAlear’s bridge, the other into L J Guild’s property and river edge. both were shot after being corralled and are hung at Glassford’s shop. Also included are local arrivals, deaths, and society news from Erin and surrounding towns, with updates on residents traveling, elections, and local industry advances such as a potato grading motor and new trucking venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Glassford
A. J. McAlear
L. J. Guild
Glassford
Jean Pasmore
Cleveland
Pasmore
M. Milroy
Toronto
Mr. Gosslin
Presbyterian Church
A. C. Stewart
Acton
W. W. Craw
Mr. McDonald
Lucknow
Ministerial by Elections Set Across Nine Constituencies
Ottawa Oct 11 ministerial by elections scheduled for Tuesday November 9 in nine constituencies. Nomination day is November 2 with writs issued last week. Districts include Middlesex West Waterloo North Ontario Chateauguay Huntingdon Dorchester Richelieu St James Quebec Gloucester New Brunswick Brandon Man Regina Sask Edmonton Wear Alberta. Most members expected to be elected without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Middlesex West
Waterloo North
Ontario
Chateauguay-Huntingdon
Dorchester
Richelieu
St. James
Quebec
Gloucester
New Brunswick
Brandon
Man
Regina
Sask
Edmonton Wear
Alberta
Wonderful Home Treatment for Varicose Ulcers Ad
Mrs H David of Rhein Saskatchewan writes praising a healing medicine for varicose ulcers and eczema. She used the remedy for 14 days after receiving it a year and a half ago and says her legs were healed. She grants permission to use her letter for advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurse-Denoker
Portage Ave
Winnipeg
Man
H. David
Rhein
Saskatchewan
Clearing Auction Sale at Rockwood Farm
Edgar W. Harris heirs announce a Monday auction at Rockwood with 19 Oxford Down sheep plus 50 lambs and various implements from Massey Harris and others. The 83 acre farm includes barn, house, electric lights, hay, apples, and a Fordson tractor with reserve bids. terms include eight months on sheep and implements and cash discounts on lambs, hay, and other items. Auctioneer Roy Hindley and clerk C.0. Plank, Erin phone listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hne
Edgar W. Harris
Rockwood
Oxford Down
Adam .Armstrong
Mueller
Guelph
Massey-Harris
Tolton
Democrat
Stanhope
Concord
Stewart
Peel
Royal Bank Rockwood
Roy Hindley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Free Press
Acton and District
Parker
Counc
Lewis
Jack Lewis
Toronto Exhibition
CFCA
Toronto Star
Wonderland
R. N. Gregory
Wonderland Theatre
Gregory
Wellington County
Misa Myrtle Collis
Maryborough
Wellington County Council
Collis
Acton Ciizens
A. Mason
G. A. Dills
Chus
Avton and District
Deceiph Reformatory
Unday
Alex. McDonald
Ontirio Reformatory
Salvation Army
P. A. Smith
Norfolk Street United “Church
Alvena
Springer-Magon
Mercury
Canadan Baptist
R. D. Warren
Demonsnational
College Studenta
Ontario Agricultural College
America
South Dakota State University
Oregon
North Carolina
Watford
Lambton
Watford Guide
Fire Company
Young People’s Guild
Knox Church
Knox College
Fred Wright
Mishes Nelle Anderson
Annie McDonald
Woodstock
Minnie Moore
Isobel BicDonald
the Oddfellows’ Hall
MHI
Willow Streete
Oddfellow's
Acton ‘Lodge I. C
Peatmaster
Matthews
Oddfellows’ Lodge
Women's Institute Meeting
Women’s Institute
George Aghew
Bick
Children's Hospital
Reid
George Cowle
James
Isobel
Methodisl
United Church of Canada
Mra. Cowle
Cowle
Thale
Thia
R. W. Stewart
St. Catharines
Sal
Katle. 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 Dills
Nid
Margaret Macdonall
Cunningham
Woodbridge
Harold Mullaney
Edmunds
Silver Water
Monitoulin Island
May Edmunds
H. P. Moore
Dominion and World Service Convention
United Church Ine
W. Campbell
Windsor
Jack Harris
Springfield
G. H. Lantz
Jessie McPherson
James Symon
A.C. Stewart
Teviotdale
Margaret Elliot
Mirs
J. W.3iliott
Milton
Wellesley Hospital
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
Harry
Mr. Murray
Edwin Murray
Kitchener
Gray
Laura
McGregor
John St
Wyn. Thompson
J. K. Irwin
Muriel
Joseph Harrigan Willmott
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
Harry “Harrison
Pratts
Rove
Cocen
Wilson Street
Nicol
Howe
W. J. Patterson
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