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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 12, 1946

Page

18

Births and Obituary Fragments Note Hassard Child

Hassard Mr and Mrs J ildrvey Hassard announce the birth of a son on September 4 at St Josephs Hospital Springfield. Cooke James Clayton, beloved son of Mary and the late George Wim Cooke, died at his late residence in Aspiringe Ontario on September 9 1846.

Hassard Mre J. Ildrvey Hassard Patricia Haken Ban Boan David Tin Rae St. Josephs Hospital Spnin

Allen family bereavement memory note

In loving memory of father and brother and husband and son. The text mourns sudden losses and enduring sorrow, naming Elwood Allen, Holle Allen, and Lord Allen as loved ones now gone. Ags writes of enduring grief and remembrance through the years.

Allen Holle Allen Lord Allen

War Service Personnel thank local groups and friends

The War Service Personnel committee of Wandal acknowledges the Legion Vos Men's Association Mand Acton Free the Orchestra Daughters of Ate the Speaker Afr Coles The Haleam and many others for their support. Mr Alten Patrick and Family thank Rev Forbes Thomson Neighbors and all who expressed sympathy for a beloved wife and mother. Special thanks to Dr Kenney.

War Service Wandal Blquenmg Legion Vos Mand Acton Free Daughters of Ate Afr Coles Haleam Avany Alten Patrick Forbes Thomson Reghbors Eapresmona Joann Dlewr Kenney

Acton bands and local events featured at area fairs

Activities include the Acton Boys and Girls Band performing at Orangeville Fair, the Dominion Conference of Canadian Clubs electing D Gowdy as Vice President, and the Lome Scotia P D HL Regt Hand of Georgetown playing at Lindsay Fair. A double header baseball game in Acton Park pits Acton Jasenites Mall against Aurora while Weston Midgets meet Acton. rivals won 8 7 last week. Paper supplies and subscription reminders are noted. school results and autumn color are also mentioned.

Lome Scota D & HL. Regt Georgetown A. H. Perrott Lindsay Fair Acton Park Acton Jasenite Team Mall Aurora Weston Acton Apm

Lifebuoy Debonaires At Acton Y's Men’s Club Dance

The Acton Y's Men's Club hosts a youth dance on Monday evening September 23 at 9 00 in the Park Pavilion Acton. Admission is 25 cents per Lifebuoy carton with Lifebuoy makers Lever Brothers supplying the band free of charge for charity. The Lifebuoy Debonaires play teen friendly tunes appealing to Ontario youths and promise lively music.

Lifebuoy Debonaires Acton Hiya Gang You Hase Park Pavilion Acton Y Lever Brothers Lifebuoy Debonaires Ontario Sweet Ewing

Obituary for Mrs Sarah Patrick in Acton

Mrs Sarah Patrick wife of Alfred Patrick and daughter of the late Neill and Elizabeth Mekhechney died suddenly at her home Cameron Street Acton on Sunday September 1. She lived in Hornby and Milton before moving to Acton in 11K. Survived by husband four sons Emereon Nell Vic of Acton and Port of Toronto three daughters Mrs Robert O'Hara Udgie Mrs Herbert Dodds Kathleen Mrs Ernest Anderson Marjorie five grandchildren and three sisters Mrs W Calhoun Mrs Stewart Robertean and Mrs Jack Coxe with one brother Mary of Toronto. Funeral held from Tyuhkanane and Ytumlsey Funeral Home Tuesday September Ard with interment in Fairview Cemetery Acton. The tribute list included many relatives and local organizations.

Alfred Patrick Sarah Patrick Alfred Patrek Neill Eliabeth Mekhechney Cameron St Acton Erin Hornby Milton Syne Alfret Patrick Therloss Robert O'Hara Udgie Fairview Cemetery Abe Mors Bibbot Robertson Moniet Mes Tharns Martel Bealdimore & Co Mire We Nesbit Mildred We Ateterson Hub Elzabeth Mroe Mies Frank St. Jara Emile Jack Bowsie Stewart YWA Ni Lawetla Fallies John Edwin Bilton Cale Maan Jon Mowles Millie Robert ‘Puyr‘new Baap Lesses Storey Lowe Mabel and Farotty Ritehie OM Robertson Saat Fo Anderson Emiployeen Association Beardmore & Co Storey Glove Sos Lees Knas Church Henton Kuo Chunch Lad Marin Calhoun Frank Calvan Gregory Dennis J Haver Mro Mos Blanche Colin Me. Teo Jato Rowles Haery Urns Thee Papilllon Robi Anders Robert Tumet Flower John Dennie John Dunn Charlie

Rookwood CTU Holds Regular Meeting At Ostrander Home

The Rockwood CTU met at Mr. Ostrander's home last Tuesday with the president in the chair. A letter from MEP Ross McEwing regarding new liquor legislation was read. Officers were re-elected, the clip sheet discussed liquor traffic expansion, and a hymn closed the session. Members noted trips and local church services, with several community updates and ongoing teaching and drilling notices.

Rookwood CTU Ostrander Ross McEwing Norfolk St. Church Guelph S. Petty Mr.Trout Pearl Hamilton Trout Rockwood Ato John's Church Raines Acton BR Gardiner Marden School Muskoka Verner T Smith Stewart Royce Toronto Mra. Venness Edith Rovee Ron Lovina’ Richannion Kitchener FE. Nickell Mrs. Morris Mra. Pollack Misa C. Campbell P. Powers Mr. Sprowl and Sons

Parole Refusal Report For Nineteen Nude Parade Detainees

Nineteen inmates serving penitentiary terms for nude parading in Vancouver and Nelson British Columbia refused parole at half-term expiry. Attorney General R L Maitland announced the result. Thirteen of the group are women and six are men.

Victoria Vancouver Nelson B.C R. L. Maitland

September Meeting At Acton Institute Discusses Fair Day Plans

The Acton Institute September meeting featured a varied program with the Women’s Institute, committees on exhibits and booth bidding, and a focus on Fair Day preparations. Members approved serving a corn dish in the park and scrutinized exhibitor roles while funds were allocated to the annual donation and memberships.

Acton Institute Phe Acton Women's Institute Tusne Afra Hunter Am Exchange of Powereis Seaview Mra Maddox Aml Mire Belended Oto Pacchase Nemberahipe Gene Cap Alwaya Benny

Local Fair Postings and Obituary Notice

Fragmented read shows a mix of amateur softball event notes at Skelter Lake and a death notice for Mrs Sarah Jane Adelaide Wansborough, 7, describing hospital care in Toronto. Also mentions school term registrations and classroom counts, with staff names and local education notes.

Biwe Stentes Park Weeney Poly Doupghas Gear Skelter Lake University of ‘Poronte Fa Mmesttehye New McKinnon

Parks work completes retaining wall at Spencer Park

Burlington notes the Hort soulltcal Society near completion of rehubling and retaining wall work around Spencer Park. Miss Margaret Camp joined others traveling to Cleveland to view the Thompson Air Trophy races arranged via Peninsula Air Lines of Hamilton, owned by Cash North Glen White and William Fletcher.

Hortsoulltcal Society Spencer Park Margaret Camp Cleveland Ohio Peninsula Air Lines Hamilton Cash North Glen White William Fletcher RCAF Gazette

Unclear sports clash and race track anecdote mix in unsure report

A jumbled page blends hockey club chatter with a horse race vignette and stray notes on teams like Canadiens Leafs Wings Bruins and Rangers. It mixes prewar echoes with postwar hopes, mentioning Acton and Canadian Wool, plus a race track bet tale and fragmented league commentary.

Karn Meredith wedding in the United Church Acton

The wedding of Miss Karn Meredith of Montreal to Mr. Angus Meredith took place at the United Church in Acton. The ceremony was performed by Rev A Poshary with a gown of white silk and lace, bouquet of white bot leaves, and attendants including Miss Karn of Montreal. Guests included relatives from Brampton Kitchener and Acton as well as distant connections. reception followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Meredith.

Aten Alelen Angus Meredith Chas Laimehouse Mr Wa Mire Katn Montreal Rev OW Poshary Hee Cather Mw Hermes Wan Ming Bihel Karn Ethel Faroktiut Lareetyer Geroamias Nate Kortrenmers MonUreal Parentea Kitchener Brampton Cheltettamn Acton Owilliams

Oakville and Caledonia play as signs campaign advances

Oakville defeated Caledonia 6 1 in extra innings with the opener affected by a points gap. The town sees Major General G Chisholm and executives from the World Health Organization visiting, while the Oakville Chambers of Commerce Street Sign Campaign nears the halfway mark with about $18000 raised toward its $19000 goal.

Caledonia Quik Beg Peeare Oakville Hamlton Kent Unter Harold Roberts Lost Channel Tweed G . Chisholm World Health Organization Europe Oakville Chambers of Commerce

J H Hare BSA Wins Scholarship at Guelph OAC

J H Hare BSA wins a scholarship at Guelph OAC. He is an OAC class of 42 chemistry graduate planning studies at Macdonald College and Medill University. A Second World War veteran, his family resides at 21 Carling Avenue Ottawa.

OAC J. H. Hare BSA JM. Steele RR 4 Acton National Research Council O.ac Hare Macdonald College Medill University Carling Avenue Ottawa Day Hare H.R. Har Tabdar O.A.C Dr. Hare Ontario Ladies’ College Whitby

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