Heat and community life in Acton and district
The town notes ongoing school holidays with two days left and heat dominating conversations. Activities include the Acton fair prize lists sold in town, visitors at the Exhibition in Toronto with special buses, and a church devotion period at St. Joseph's with visiting priests. A party celebrated Mr and Mrs Richard Rawson's 28th wedding anniversary, while local residents and visitors share garden flowers and local updates.
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Acton
Toronto
Town
Miss Ethel Brown Honored at Neighborhood Showers
A bride to be, Ethel Brown, was celebrated with multiple showers in August. Mrs. Allan Harrop hosted a mock wedding at her home, assisted by Aliss-Isobel Currie and Mrs. Donald Ismond, as friends and neighbors presented gifts and a luncheon. Marion Hunter organized a church choir shower and pink white decor brightened a church parlour gathering.
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Allan Harrop
Ethel Brown
Ethel
Aliss—Isobel Currie
Donald Ismond
Marion Hunter
Presbyterian Church Choir
Marion
Eileen
Hunter
Bernice Wilson
Barbara Watson
Smith and Stone
Mary Patterson
Mary Haines
Lena Thompson
Shirley Fendley
Marion McCandless
Toots Murphy
Joan Harrison
Toronto
Miss Sargent
Thomas Warre
St. George's Choir
Margeret Sargent Married After Widely Noted Prewedding Events
Miss Margaret Amy Sargent and Andrew Robert Molozmi wed after a series of pre nuptial gatherings. The bride received gifts including a sector rug a blanket and a chest of Rogers Brothers silverware. Attendees included local clergy teachers and office staff with showers and social visits across Rockwood Georgetown and Toronto.
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Margaret Amy Sargent
Andrew Robert Molozmi
Emery Thompson
Rockwood
Miss Sargent
Ted Arnold
Smith and Stone
Georgetown
Georgeown
E. Fendly
Archdeacon Thompson
Tvorusts
Fall Fair Dates Set for Ontario Towns in 1953
The Department of Agriculture lists fall fair dates for Ontario towns including Acton Milton Georgetown Aberfoyle Arthur Bolton Caledon Erin Markham Orangeville Streetsville and the Royal Winter Fair plus CNE events. Highlights include CNE August 30 to September 12 and Royal Winter Fair November 13 to 21.
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Ontario
Department of Agriculture
Acton
Milton
Georgetown
Aberfoyle
Arthur
Bolton
Caledon
Erin
Markham
Orangeville
Spelbourne
Streetsville
CNE
Royal Winter Fair
District Resident Andrew Dobbie Dies in Guelph Hospital
Acton district resident Andrew Dobbie died suddenly at Guelph General Hospital on Tuesday August 25. He lived on lot 31, third line Esquesing and was born at lot 21, Kequesing. Survived by sons and daughters including Gertrude Miller Lily Smith William Dobbie Gwendolyn Anderson nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Interment in Churchill Cemetery. Funeral conducted by Rev. Armstrong at Victor B Rumley funeral home.
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Acton
Andrew Dobbie
Guelph General Hospital
Mr. Dobbie
Porth Line
Kequesing
Tate William_Dobbie
Lily Ann McQuarkindale
Minnie Lappin
Dolly Varden
Dobbie
Knox Presbyterian Church
Sons of Scotland
Armstrong
Victor B. Rumley
Bert Davidson
Fred McArthur
Wallace Swackhamer
Jack Dennis
Bill Croft
Bill McDonald
Don Saint
Kurt Miller
Billy Miler
Carl McClements
Dobble
Annie
Powell
Wm. McArthur
Apostolic Church of
Kitchener
Churchill United” Church
Mitchell
Sanford
Cross
F. ‘Graff
Inez
Crofts
Wool
Squire
Wagner
Jack Spoors
Muriel
Bannockburn W. II
U.R.W. of America
the Sewing Room
Obituary notices from Guelph area August deaths
Notices list several death and funeral details across Ontario towns including Guelph Acton and Brockville. Names include Alice Tidtehie Gordon late David Garden Edna Perryman Frederick Brudmryder Verna Campbell Constance Abbotson Thomas Leatham with burial and service details and interment in Fairview Eden Mills Oakland Dublin and Rackwood cemeteries.
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Gordon
Guelph General Hospital
Alice Tidtehie
David Garden
R. Lindsay
Ro Ross
Russell K
Guelph
Eden Mills Cemetery
Ryder
Brockville
Ontario
Frederick Brudmryder
Alice Chisholm
Harry Donovan
Audrey
Charles Broadbent
Barbara
Oakland Cemetery
Remembering Rod Ryder and family memories
In loving memory of Rod Ryder who died September 7 1949 and 1948 two entries reflect a family sorrow. Betty and children recall a husband and father with a lasting tribute and enduring love.
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Ryder
Rod Ryder
Ynne
Roderick Millar
st.Jl
1954 Mercury Panel Truck and 1949-46 Sedans For Sale
Classified listing offers a 1954 Mercury Panel Truck new three, plus a 1949 Plymouth sedan a 1946 Pontiac sedan and a Nash Ambassador station wagon. Vehicle details appear concise and pricing not provided.
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Adna
Skal
Thornton
Limehouse
The
Free Press
Free Press Office
St. Joseph's Church
Tueday
Pricala
Y Mig
Annie Akinegan
Richard Rawson
A P.oak
Canada
Korea
Gunner Orval Jenkins
Hamilton
R. N. Davidson
A. Mason
D. Schmull
Schmull
Holland
Woededeschont
Rogers Brothers
Olive M. Lampard
A.T.C.M., Amt
Studio United Church
Park Ave
Sara
Lara
Srohs
Seeklaren
Gray Coach Lines
Harold Wiles
Royal Cleaners
John
Betty
John David
Hassard
J. Harvey Hassard
Ottawa Civic Hospital
Patricia June
Jones
Frank
Teenie
Nicol
Bonnie Elizabeth
Justine
Harris
Jack Harris
Jessie Patricia
Johnole
Toma Sel lI SP BE
Pony Express
Atery Technicolor
Carlin Beston
Rhonda Fleming
Jan Sterling
Forrest Tocker
EXTRA
Sun
Midnite & Mon
Segonds
Foreign Legion
Warnes Bros
Virginia
World News
Vat
Clifton Webb
Barbara Stanwyck
Tiien
Memoriam
Ware
Paths of Heaven
Barbyorge
Jammer
Mother
Esther
Young St
Church St
Hower Ave
St Francis Barnat
Bill Somerville
Colin MacColl
Cameron St
Rockhaven
Axminster
Brock St . Treat al
Cornell
Wong Winter
Ghorderaiealic
Acta
H.R. Howard
Ospringe
Ford
Early Motors Sales & Service
Ont
Piper
T. E. Hewson
Georegtown
DeLee
ADA
ESS
Milton, Ont
Dons Sirrs
Maryard Hew
Lakesde Cray
Legon Hall
Woman's Association of the United Church
Baby's Play Pen
Victoria
Baxter Laboratories Paper Limited
Georgetown 11
Gordon Young
Ste
Barnett and Son
Huttonville
Brampton
Landard
Candler
Delorimier
Montreal
CRESS
Ernie
Roxy Theatre
Bidgetf
George Gibson
Belwood
Allan and Cook
George
Cail
TOM & AL Henry Royal City Laundry
Master Cleaners
Central
Main South
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