Births and Obituaries From Acton and Surrounding Areas
Aged notices report the birth of Gail Dawn to Mr and Mrs Nell Patrick at Guelph General Hospital on October 14 1947. Isabel Baird widow of Robert Baird dies at home Wilbur Street Acton on October 13 1947. she is mother to Gordon, Doris Duby and Marjorie Tennant. Thomas Henry Campbell dies at his residence Tislington on October 15 1947 in his 21st year. services at Foster Funeral Home Runnymede and Annette with interment at Lawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Nell Patrick
Audrey Kinsey
Gail Dawn
Guelph General Hospital
E Bilton
Wilbur St
Acton
Ont
Isabel Baird
Robert Biltos
Gordon
Doris
Alf. Duby
Rockwood
Marjorie
A. Tennant
Campbell
Tislington
Thomas Henry Campbell
Mininie Worden
Gwyn
Thompson
Fred
George
Taran
Dorothy
Martiny
Brighton
E. F. Collier
Foster Funeral
Runnymede
Annette
R. K. Slater
No. S Highway
No. 25
Trafalgar
Guernsey
Jane
Clare
Pleasant View
Lucy
Norseman
Wendy
Foremost Susan
Tilley
Homer Crest Queen
Norsemyne Gladys
Muling
Norseman Victoria
Springstead
Soldier
s_ Jewel
Heifer
Bunty
Judy
Barbara
Diane
Fraserdale
Patricia Emma
Rose
Hattie
Nellie
Wm. Brooks
Supreme
Delawal
York
Chalmers
Fleury Bissell
Wenanle
Oakviewe
Windley & Elliott
R. R. Ford
Cardy of Thanks and Expressions of Gratitude
Mr John M Wilson thanks all who sent cards fruit and flowers during his stay at Guelph General Hospital. The family of the late Hugh Mee Eachern thanks friends neighbors for sympathy and help at time of sorrow. Mrs W J McKnight thanks Dr Spenney and Rev JC M Anderson and the Legion Auxiliary for kindnesses during illness. Local 721 Textile Workers Union Wool Combing Corp Acton also sent thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Wilson
Guelph General Hospital
Hugh Mee
W. J. McKnight
Spenney
JC M. Anderson
Boy Scout Apple Day Boosts District Efforts
Erin Faircada led a strong district showing on Monday as Scout Apple Day boosted participation. Autumn colors spread across town while Wartime Housing sees progress with foundations and walls. Watson and Ralph brought home the Sheffield Challenge Trophy from Milton. it is on view in the Free Press window. B M Muirhead reported a brisk Erin Township sale on October 8. Most Canadian farms rely on wells for domestic water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Watson
Alfred Ralph
Milton
Rural Mail Couriers Urge Abolition of the Tender System
The Rural Mail Couriers Association of Canada meeting in Guelph to push end of the tender contract system for rural routes. They argue uniform routes deserve equal pay and condemn tendering by entrants lacking rural delivery experience, noting contractors accepting low bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Mail Couriers’ Association of Canada
Canada
Guelph
Ourier
Parliament session hears courier association support in open debate
At the last session of Parliament the association’s viewpoints were supported by more than a quarter of its members in open debate. The group plans to present completed plans to Parliament at the next session, aiming to reform the tender system to improve courier conditions and service for box holders nationwide. Elections elected W. E. Randall as President and S. H. Webster as Secretary-Treasurer by acclamation, with two new vice presidents and two Ontario directors to be added. Special praise was given to branches in British Columbia and Prince Edward Island for strong work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
W. E. Randall
Aylmer
S. HW. Webster
Acton
Lloyd Schultz
Woodstuck
W. D. Britton
Ontario
British Columbia
Prince Edward Island
NASSAGAWEYA and area notes on church, fairs, and travels
Motion pictures of the National Film Woward shown in Bloomsbury School by R S Heatherington of the Federation of Agriculture. United Church booth at the International Plowing Match near Kingston serving meals. Mr and Mrs Duncan Moffat and family of Knatchbull attended St David’s Church Anniversary in Campbellville and visited relatives. W F Darby and family also attended St David’s Church anniversaries and visited kin. District folks attended Kin-Fair on Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving observed quietly. Reg Wilson and daughter of Acton visited Knatchbull. Carl Cargill and sons Bruce and Brian of Campbellville along with Mrs Arthur Nightingale of Knatchbull and Bert Nightingale of Orangeville toured Niagara Falls. Boy Scout Apple Day planned for Saturday Buy a Scout Apple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsbury School
R. S. Heatherington
Federation ‘of Agriculture
Ezer United Church
Kingston
Duncan Moffat
Knatchbull
St. David's Presbyterian Church
Campbellville
Carl Cargill
Bruce and
Brian
Clearing Auction Sale in the Village of Acton
A large village auction lists dining room, sitting room, drawing room, kitchen, bedroom and miscellaneous furnishings. Items include walnut furniture, Chesterfield suites, rugs, lamps, and an electric stove. Viewing times are Saturday 2–4 and 6–9, Wednesday Oct 22 2–4 and 6–9. sale coordinated by Indley & Elliot Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Kroehler
Mason & Reich
Bravmore
Cyshlona
Tuyers
Indley & Elliot Auctioneers
Also Mentioned on This Page
van Goozen
Durham Hospital
Wedneuday
J.C. van Goozen
Ior Kay
Erin
B. M. Muirhead
Erin Township
Hydro & Water Service
Acton Public Utilities Commission
BOY Scouts OF the 1St
Acton Troop
Cale Cutts
R. Ro
Oxford Ram Lambs
E. A. Mann
F. L. Wright
J. J.thompson, JR
Georgetown
C.C.M
Alan Sidway
Fred ‘Harding
New — Hampshire
Madi
Limehouse
F. H. Allan
R. R
Studebaker
Mra
David Joy
Mill Street
SSS Eee
Bray
Geo. C. Brown
Norval
Quebec
Northern Spys
Wis
Enright
Austin James
Kaiser
Packard
Dodge
Pontiac
Gibson
Cenar
Firestone
Tom Hewson
Holmes & Sons
Henen
Greystone Fur Farm
Bud McDonald
Glenspey Farms
R.A
Miltor
Rawleigh
Dept
Montreal
Lind
Acton Public School
Wy, Middleton
Sec
Treas
Acton School Board
Familex
Delorimier
Sarape
Main Street
Angus McLean
ol-Angus-McLean
Wellington
Acoic
Cc. F. Leatherland
Acton, Ontario
Knox Presbyterian Church
W. J. Walker
B.A
Galt
Joanne Stout
BM. Morris
Young Street
Ama Om
Canada Savings Bonds
Wilbur Street
A. J. Melisaac
Pricas
Elora
Guelph, Ont
Fdwin Cripps
Edwin Cripps
Hatton
Carpenter
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