Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Acton Free Press in Acton, Ontario

We have pages in Ontario

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 11, 1958

Page

12

Travel authority Miss Carol Lane speaks to Acton Y M Mennettes

Miss Carol Lane outlines touring plans to rediscover Canada s heritage through pioneer villages art craft and theatre workshops. She emphasizes pre planning light packing and family inclusion while promoting weekend tours and budget travel. Guests from Kitchener and Acton attend along with Ruth Morales Doris Duby Kay Lidken Edith Douglas and others.

Poneer Carol Lane Acton Y Mennettes Club Waynesdas WWMCA Canada Mans Womans Travel Directore Sheik Oub Company of Cear Misa Lane Shealan Mars Lane Y's Mennettes Guetta Pan Politac Kitchener Acton Club Ruth Morales Doris Duby Kay Lidken Miss Lane Edith Douglas Viviah Smith

Obituary for W. E. Robertson of Erin Township

William E. Robertson, a long time Erin Township resident, died September 5 at Guelph General Hospital. He was active in church work, raised on the family farm, and leaves wife Margaret Towell, sisters Annie Robertson of Acton and Miss Fala Robertson of Cleves, and children Bert Ruth Rockwood Mrs Duncan Kingsbury and Nolan. Funeral service at the Church of Christ Disciples in Erin on September 6, conducted by Rev W G Kitchen.

Erin Township Wiliam E. Robertson Guelph General Hospital Mr Robertson Pat MD O Ospringeany Lowilla Stewand Bert Rockwood Ruth Duncan Kingsburs Guelph Nolen Iis McLeods Albert Robert van Margaret Towell Mars Annie van Norman Acton Mars Fala Robertson Cleves van Ertaon Wumsoatinl Uua Pasert Willem EK Rubsrisan Fain Raberuu Everton Church of Christ Clak

Rescind By-Laws For Store Hours Continued From Page One

Mayor WH Cook reviews correspondence with an Unknown Benefactor who proposed an ice plant for the arena. No record found in London of such plans. mayor declares hoax. Council approves $73 accounts and passes nuisance by law after solicitor review. Funds from rural fire calls to be shared with Acton fire department building fund. 49 percent directed to building fund. John HO Price resigns effective September 1. Junior Pipe Band to hold tag day on September 26. $40 paid to Acton Legion Minor Sports for Maple Leaf trip funding. Mahum Construction active in Acton.

WH. Cook London Byron Cook Duscagnon Nulesnse Aldo Hraida Acton Tes John HO Price Emsployee

Denny Mrs Adam Denny 1830 1880 1890 obituary notice

Mrs Adam Denny Mia Adam Denny aged 80 of Moorefield died at home September 2 after a long illness. She moved from McKallop Township 60 years ago and was daughter of the late Mia and William Fageans. Survived by two sons Alvi and William, a daughter Mrs Potte and husband of Elmira, two brothers Richard of Wroxeter and Albert of Palmerston, three sisters Mrs Thane Minnie Richardson Mrs Eva Shera and Mrs Annie Overend, 13 grandchildren and one Kent grandchild. Funeral by Rev Douglas Armishaw at Palmerston, burial in Palmerston cemetery.

Adam Denny Moorefield Daugher Mra Potte Baseny Elmira Richard Wroxeter Ont Albert Palmerston Thane Minnie Hichardson Negina Eva Shera Mra J Annie) Overend Waterless UK Kent Douglas Armishaw K N Henderson Worial Palmeraton

Obituary of Laura Gertrude Jackson Widow of Jo Irwin Jackson

Laura Gertrude Jackson widow of Jo Irwin Jackson died at Flynn Nursing Home after two years illness. Funeral conducted by Rev G A B Moore at Rumley Funeral Home September 7 with interment at Everton cemetery. She was born in Framosa township daughter of John Scott and Sarah Ann Hudson. Survived by two daughters Anna Stubbringtons Acton and Netts Jackson of Guelph. two sons William Jackson of Rockwood and George Jackson of Acton. a brother Herbert Scott of Fergus. Pallbearers and flower bearers listed. grandchildren named Glen John Larry.

Rumley Laura Gertrude Jackson Jo Irwin Jackson G A B Moore Everton Mix Jackson Flynn Nursing Home John Scott Sarah Ann Hudson Framosa Township Stone Church Anna Ken Stubbingtons Acton Netts Angus Jackson Guelph William R Rockwood George Herbert Scott Fergus Lraman Thompson William Loree George Mack Percy Peavey Harold Theaker Jack Stewart Arnold Bayne Morley Plante Ray Everdell Glen John Larry

Erin Township Council Approves Street Transfer in Bristol

Erin township council meets in Hillaburg and approves transferring Queen Street in Bristol village. No objections were heard to the street transfer scheduled for August 30. They also approve sending a petition to the Department of Highways for interim grants totaling 50.68 and authorize payment of general accounts 210 14 and 030.85 to the road fund.

Erin Township Council Ne Exchange Wales Hillaburg Erin Township Queen Street Bristol Charles Robert Eagles Department of

The Art of Glove Making Talk at Acton Women’s Institute

Nur Gee UW grave was hostess for a September 4 Acton Women’s Institute meeting. Mrs Mere George Fryer presided as members named their industries, Mrs Hert Mowat gave an informative talk on glove making, a guest notebook and small gifts were exchanged, and Mrs Midden reported finances while Mrs Mowat was thanked for hosting.

Nur Gee UW Grave Acton Women’s Institute Mere George Fryer Marria Tanvener Uhoac Jonabe Glatiol Hualesa Gaieiph Cdta Mateeemaen Acton Mis Wo Denny Mie FO Anderson Midden Usta Pea Minx Muaplesder Mowat

Local Community Notices And Memorials From Wverton

A miscellany of local greetings, condolences, anniversaries, and social events. Names include Mr and Mrs Ted Jretin, Mrs Harvey Declover, Miss Joti Tiwan, Mr and Mrs Chaales Foontain, and Mrs Diwan Jackson with bereavements noted at Whipoassesd and Olik word List. The Knox Avenue resurfacing is reported as completed Tuesday evening.

Haven McCutsheun Jewtin Hobby Joe Plusha Mal Fon Vantlesd Ted Jretin Miswes Black Virginia Art Afra Minares Mio Min Huy Mas Chaales Pas Ag Fountains Olik Diwan Jackson

Rockwood Bridge Progress and Local Church Services

Work on the new bridge continues with concrete wall measures and temporary removal of stones on the south end. St Johns Church held a Sunday service with Rev HB Stokreef in charge, and Mr McPhee led the Presbyterian service as he plans further ministry studies in Montreal. The Canadian National Exhibition featured a new fountain display and flower beds, while the Coliseum section showcased relics from Old McDonald’s Farm and old transport implements along the lakefront boulevard.

St Johns Church HB Stokreef McPhee Seaferth Presbyterian Church Mero McPhee Montreal Lakefront Coliseum McDonald's Farm

Enrolment Snapshot At Local School And Districts

Readable fragments show enrolments at multiple schools and districts. Names include Gordon Winter Margaret Kloster Brian Rober Eddie Smith and Gery Warren with grades noted. Community members linked to Everton Church of Christ and various families listed alongside addresses and locations.

Bombay Rathbun Gardiser Gusipp Gordon Winter Margaret Kloster Brian Roberr Eddie Smith Gery Warren Eri District Erhbel Georgins Wragg Reg Bullesh Bewart Mobermen John Rose Cullegials Cary Burls Notre Dew Cullegiste Guelph

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harold Mooney Ted Tyler Jr Sisif Phose Ken Halford Orangeville Golf and Country Club Ken Wiebhedbt Tannen W. E. Robertson Page One Wa 'Public Churchill Acton Legion Acton Legion Auditorium Wes Allen Cameron Avi J. J. Jackson lIn Rural A Selee Raat Acton Wii Wverton Percy Pormoy Reegos Furress Semueday Welford Thursdas Alan Lathernee Ruth Huntress Knox Avene Acton Public Utilities Office Megeachte wspriNog Lowise Stewart Marriet Town Line Duncan Kingsbury Huth Brycedale Mob. McLeod T Helen Bholburne Elm Oremain Margaret Tovell Mutert van Normon T Annier Mary Wala Misberteen Cleveland Ohio Kim Compelast Cnf Bandra A Carolyn McFrwan Huytiland Joan Aitken Acleist Sanddande Frac Jackaun Minds Acton Viellars Calvin Keane Angus Toronto George Craiehehanke Wateco Williamson Moseley Carter Farsby Stratford Acton @erea Garnet Building Products Armstrong Ave Georgetown Tony Damm Acton Fair Acton Park Women‘s Institute Acton Citizens’ Band Legion Auditorium WM. H. Thompson Wene Swackhamer
Search Courier

Search the Acton Free Press Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Acton Free Press?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication