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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 17, 1946

Page

8

Notices of Births Marriages and Deaths in Guelph area

Notices from October 1946 record births at Toronto General Hospital Burnside Wing and Guelph General Hospital Acton and Guelph Street Nursing Home. Births listed for Goy Williams Collier Thomson Taylor McLaughlin Powinson Hobbsen and family thanks for support and remembrance notices for Sgt Donald F Att and Daniel Taylor in 1946.

Thomson Hf .Thompson Acton Guelph Street Donald Kenneth Taylar Guelph General Hospital Daniel ‘Taylor Marguerite Syren

Community stirs after town sports meet details and harvest notes

Report covers injuries from a school event at Acton Brinscall Georgetown and harvests from local gardens. Mentioned are Jack Whittell's head injury, peaches grown near Mrs John Dennis, potatoes from James Johnston Marsville, and strawberries from Mr and Mrs Raasen Lake Avenue.

Jack Whittell Iin Continua

Burlington Posts Notices For Postmaster Applicants

The Gazette reports town notices seek applications for postmaster positions and a grant night. At Nelson township council business, the clerk was told to file a complaint with the Liquor Control Board against a lake shore restaurant permit, arguing the area is residential and home values would fall.

Burlington Brant Inn Viington Nelson Township Liquor Control Board Lake Gazette

Kilgour Dies in Toronto Hospital After Long Career

David Errett Kilgour president and managing director of North American Life died in Toronto General Hospital. Born in Guelph he studied at the University of Toronto earning a mathematics gold medal and joined North American Life in 1900 rising to president in 1939. Surviving are his widow ten sons and several daughters, with funeral held at Acton United Church noted for his community work.

David Errett Kilgour North Amercan Life Toronto General Hospital Phurtday Guelph Lth John Wo Sophia Kilgour University of ‘Toronto North American Life Waaay Absalutior Watendon John David Mats Rather Pheemus van Satandes Hooton Daniel Taylor Jenelph Ceneral Hospital Tage Vyas Ae Son Hispiwoek Ida Basher Karlstad Sweden Chaniel Taslor Acton Beardmore and Coyere Bertram Dundas Chow Efe Jess Bone Mos Jas Symon Rex A Masonio Range Batoaes Messrs Ed Mercer Dunedas Co Tlansen Vo Craster Harrs Verna John Bertrany International Machinists Association John Thertram Merrer Peter Smith Moss Pearl Smith Woof Clayton Stroo Oo F Leatherland Grant Gthespe Dryden Kennedy Faraty Wm Goudy Rumirs

Halton Plowmen Host Annual County Match with Prizes

The Halton Plowmen announce a county match on the farm of Win Near in Faquesing Township near Hornby. A prize list of 795 dollars includes special classes for Halton contestants and cash awards for the horses show plus a 1000 dollar donation for a new machinery exhibit with demonstrations and farming gear on display.

Halton Plowmen Win Faquesing Township Hornby I. J. Roberman Halton Association Halton Asociation Ontario Halton Neon Mubineon Nerval Pyear Yul Dager Prader Milton Die WIT Gee Teed Ponts Grange

Rev John McNeil Guest Speaker at Knox Church

The Roos Presbyterian WMS hosted a meeting with Rev John McNeil of Nanagae wesa Church as guest speaker. Mrs Blow opened with scripture and prayer, Mrs Buchanan led devotion, and Mrs Van Goway performed a piano solo.

John McNeil Knox Church WSLS Roos Presbyteriam Wms Blow Buchanan Desson Forbes ‘Thomason van Goway Ho Malaprize Mr. McNeil

Ready for Fatherhood North American Life Advice

A paternal moment prompts calling a North American Life representative to review life assurance. The message argues ensuring family protection eases worry about the future and offers practical steps for expectant fathers.

Community YMCA program offers free membership for public school children

The board voted to provide eight free memberships into the YMCA for all boys and girls attending public schools to boost participation in recreation and hobbies. Weekly schedules and class offerings for nursery to senior levels were outlined with opening dates and activity periods to be announced.

Acton YMCA Hailiaten Juanior Nisery Saturstas Bev Bagre Caaf Yronten

Oakville Child Struck by Car During School Day

Five year old Mary Deuchiss, daughter of Mae and Mrs Norman S Devedass, was injured when hit by a car at Spruce and Heynalts on Monday noon. Alan Marcellis of Mitton joined Ring Passing Co. Fire Chief Fred Shaw and others inspected Oakville School for fire hazards and child safety.

Mary Deuchiss Mae Norman S Devedass Mornday Alan Marcellis Mitton Fred Shaw William Whitaker Chaiman Board of Education Ore C. Atkins School of Oakville

Georgetown Sets Debenture Plan for Queen Street Resurfacing

The town council approved a by law for a debenture up to 5000 to cover resurfacing costs on Queen Street. Mayor Jo Arnott Early was chosen Georgetown’s assessor as the council met. Also noted were Lions Club donations, a sermon at Rinnow Presbyterian Church, and local obituaries.

Rinnow Presbyterian Church Coc Cochrane Lions Club Medbbon Koc Sop Bays Mentale Salan Guolon Counc Queen Street Jo Arnott Early Georgetown Tel Hearth William George Nelon Cooke Anygly Main Street Connen Recrvaton Council

Acton Institute Met At Home Of Mrs W Marchment

The October meeting of the Acton Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs W Marchment with good attendance. The report from the booth on Farr Day and Soldiers’ Reception Day was highlighted. Donors supported the Acton Free Library Board and Women’s Institute anniversary programs while a memorial was planned for two members unable to attend.

Acton Waimnen's Institute Mes W Marchment Farr Dey Soldiers K Hothday Actun Free Library

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