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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
10
Hassard Mr. and Mrs J ildrvey Hassard announce the birth of a son to Patricia Baker Hassard on September 4 at St Josephs Hospital London. Cooke James Clayton beloved son of Mary and the late George W Cooke dies at his residence in Aspiringe Ontario on September 6 1946.
In loving memory of my father brother and husband Allen family members who died suddenly. The verses speak of deep sorrow and enduring remembrance. Read as a mourning note from Elwoat Isabe Aggy to Holle Allen and Lord Allen with mention of dates and lifelong loss.
Mrs Alfred Patrick and family express gratitude to the Legion Vos Men's Association Band Act Free The Onchestea Daughters of the Bingite Speaker Mr Coles Hal Feam and all who contributed to a quiet day. Special thanks to Rev Forbes Thorson, neighbors and friends for expressions of sympathy and care.
The Acton Youth Band performed at the Orangeville Fair yesterday afternoon. A double header baseball card features Acton Juvenile vs Aurora with Weston Midgets at Acton Park. The Lions beat Weston 8 7 last week and the first game starts at 4 pm.
Lifebuoy Debonaires headline a dance at Acton Park Pavilion on Monday September 23 at 9 pm hosted by the Ys Men. Admission is one Lifebuoy carton or 25 cents with Lev er Brothers supporting the event and proceeds aiding local charitable efforts. Public invited to enjoy a teen oriented band praised for sweet and swing music.
Mrs. Sarah Patrick wife of Alfred Patrick and daughter of Neil and Elizabeth Mekhechney died suddenly at home on Cameron Street Acton. She lived in Hornby and Milton before moving to Acton in 1916 and was active in Krux Presbyterian Church. Funeral was held at Tyannatane and Humley Funeral Home with interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton. She leaves three daughters Mrs Robert O’Hara Mrs Herbert Dodds Mrs Ernest Anderson and four sons Emeran Nell Vic all of Acton and Toronto, plus five grandchildren and three sisters and one brother.
The Rockwood CTU met at Mrs O Ostrander's home last Tuesday with Mrs Ostrander presiding. A letter from Ross McEwing MB regarding liquor legislation was read. Officer elections re elected the previous year's slate. Reports covered the Norfolk Street Church convention in June and an executive meeting in Guelph. The drive for Fool of Quarters drew good support.
The Acton Women's Institute held a September meeting at the Hague of Afra with reports on preparations for Fair Day. Members discussed exhibits coordination, membership drives, and annual donations benefiting the Kleis Crip for Chicago.
The article lists sudden death of Mrs Sarah Jane Adelaide Wansborough in Toronto while visiting relatives. It notes Grand Valley resident and mother of Col EM Wansborough, Ottawa based dental development head in the Canadian army, as well as details of school enrollment with 39 in the Junior room, 74 in the Continuation School, and supervision by Mr Bell and Mrs Myrtle Steen. It references a judging post held by Mr McKinnon at Western Ontario fairs and mentions Erin Hh Tournament events and Shelton Lake activities.
The Horm wullucal Society has nearly finished rebuilding and completing the retaining wall around Spencer Park. Miss Margaret Camp traveled to Cleveland to watch the Thompson Air Trophy races, arranged by Peninsula Air Lines of Hamilton, owned by Cash North Glen White and William Fletcher, former RCAF instructors.
Nineteen inmates serving prison terms for nude parading in Vancouver and Nelson B C were denied parole at the halfway point of their sentences. Attorney General R L Maitland announced the decision. Thirteen of the nineteen are women and six are men.
A rambling recap blends amateur hockey at Acton and Ontario clubs with a baseball race track tale and the Canadiens Bruins and Rangers talk. It highlights Acton Athletic Association’s softball and junior entries, plus a nod to wartime player retention and team overhauls.
The Karn Meredith wedding took place at the United Church Acton with Ellen Angus Meredith daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Meredith Limehouse wed to Jack Karn son of Mr and Mrs Karn of Montreal. The ceremony was performed by New A W Foshury with bride attended by her sister Miss Karn of Montreal. The text describes the gowns flowers and jewelry in formal bridal detail and notes gifts from relatives including a cigarette case and a shirt waist.
Caledonia won the first game in the Oakville series, then Oakville claimed a 6 1 loss in 11 innings in the second game played in Hamilton on Saturday. Major General Geo Chisholm visited town prior to a trip to Focusaype, and the Oakville Retail Committee’s Street Sign Campaign reached halfway with $1800 in donations.
Reports list J H Hare BSA son in law of Mr and Mrs JM Steele RR 4 Acton of the National Research Council winning a scholarship in food technology. OAC 1942 chemistry graduate to study at Macdonald College and MacGill University. Veteran of the Second World War. Wife and daughter reside at 221 Carling Ave Ottawa. Grandson of the late Dr Hare former principal of Ontario Ladies College Whitby.
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