Obituary Notices From Acton and Nearby Areas
Obituaries record multiple deaths and services in 1943. Gordon Daward Dawkins born to Mr and Mrs Dawkins at a private nursing home. Roland Akitt deceased in his 46th year with funeral arrangements at Johnstone and Rumsey. Mary Sye widow of William H Sye, formerly of Acton, funeral at Church of the Good Shepherd and Riverside Cemetery.
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Bufnagel
Nuhn's
Fiesherton
Baward
Mra Hufnagel
Mercella Pearson
Gordon Daward
Dawkins
Gvithaer Gancok Ae Ve
Mra
Wil Mam
Douglas
Faye
Hazoldton General
Oak
Milton Champion
Roland Agnes Akitt
Wate
Paisley Street
Johnstone & Rumsey
Acton
Fairview Cemetery
Toronto
Mary
Belond
William H. Sye
Goldwin Ave
Mount Dennis
Joseph
William
Lillian
Church of the Good Shepherd
Eastington Agence
Weston Road
Riverside Cemetery
Weston
Acton Fair Days Bring News Of War Returns And Local Buss
Tomorrow and Saturday are Fair Days in Acton with local attendance at Georgetown and Fergus fairs noted. The Boys Band rehearses for a parade to the Fair tomorrow night at 7 30. The Secretary's office at the Fair grounds is open and the phone is 210. James Taylor reports his son Pte G H Taylor has arrived overseas. Ms Higgins learns her husband Gnr Jax Higgins is overseas. Parking lot work at Beardmore Co plant on Agnes Street to expand space. Frosts hindered the season and gardens felt a Sunday dip. No Nazi license plates next year but windshield stickers may increase safety. Little Pat Smethuret narrowly escaped injury from a delivery truck on Guelph Street. Bert Caldwell will not visit Acton Fair. he bridges Toronto artists to appear before the grandstand. A booklet loaned to American troops in Africa, read with Margaret McDonald and Sgt Hector Macdonald in Africa.
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Wardha Enndithans
Iblethday Sparty
Ives
Iim
Fabra
Cape
de Acton
cAetan Fabre
Portnar
Rome
Lorne
Hhin
Harwest
England
Bob
Canada
Alberta
Rallingy
St Alban's Guild Opens Fall Season Meeting
St Alban's Guild began fall activities with a Monday meeting at Mrs Wm Coon's home. Members contributed twelve dollars from a June baking sale to the Greek War Relief Fund. A campaign to augment the fund had closed, but donations can still be sent via the Royal Bank of Canada. Mrs Coon hosted lunch after the Mizpah benediction. Mrs Dolphin will host next.
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St. Alban‘'s Guild
Wm. Coon
Royal Bank of Canada
Deaths Mark Week in Ontario Communities
Donald McGregor of 70 Toronto St. Guelph collapsed from a heart attack at work at Guelph Spring and Axle Co. He was in his sixties, born in Nassagaweya, lived in Guelph 31 years, and previously worked 20 years at the Guelph Stove Co. Survived by wife Agnes Lawson and three children Jessie Jack Kenneth, plus three brothers and two sisters. Funeral held at McLanaghan Ross Funeral Home, burial at Woodland Cemetery. Mary Rebecca Daley widow of Rev. Dr. James T. Daley died in Cobourg after a career with Congregational churches and community service, leaving daughters Nora, Dorothy, Kathleen, and Muriel, and a brother J Arthur Unsworth. Funeral held September 8 at Tait Funeral Home Cobourg. interment at Stouffville.
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Guelph Spring
Axie. Co
Donald McGregor
Toronto St
Guelph
Nassagaweya
Int
The
Spring and Axle Co
McGregor
Guelph Stove Co
St. Paul Presbyterian
Mary Rebecca Daley
Cobourg
James T. Daley
Joseph Unsworth
Georgetown
Stouffville
J. K. Ainsworth
Victoria
B.C
Ars Daley
King
Burford
Maxville
Congregational Church
Port Hope
Daley
Children’s Aid Society
Bay of Quinte
Dominion Bvant
Yn. Cobourg
United Church
Kingdom of God
Nora
Percy E. Weegar
Dorothy
Norman VK. Noble
Kathleen
Toronto
Muriel
Allan A. Outram
Searlde
Acton Soldier Praises Victory Loan Backing Before Sicily Ride
Undated letter from Lance Corp. Jim McGeachie written before Canadian Sicily landings expresses gratitude for Acton Victory Loan support and War Service League help. He notes an upcoming operation, believes it will be a major effort, and hopes to report back later with details. He also thanks readers for cigarettes and newspapers received aboard.
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Lance Corp
Jim McGeadhle
War Service League
Acton
Axis
Service League
Ontario Labor Board Withdrawn and Postwar Plans Discussed
Ontario Government withdraws from the Regional War Labor Board as Premier Drew notes Labor Minister Daley’s nonparticipation. Daley resigns as mayor of St Catharines. Drew met with Quebec officials in Quebec City to discuss postwar collaboration. Windshield stickers planned for 1944 vehicle licensing replacing plates. current 1943 markers reused. Harvesting continues with wet weather delaying some areas. fall wheat planting reported. dairy cattle prices strong with good calf prospects. beef cattle markets slow. sows selling well in Haldimand and Peterborough. Middlesex reports strong dairy sales.
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Tononto
Ontario
Labor Department
Ontario Regional War Labor Board
Drew
Daley
National War Labor
Quebec City
Premiser Godbout
Quebec
Montreal
Jules Deamarais
Quebec Liquor Commission
Comtia
Provincial
Agriculture Department
Granville
Church Street Rebuilt with Filling and Grading Transforming Area
A long neglected stretch west of Main Street was leveled and widened last week. The Public Utilities Commission fixed faulty water services while a power grader worked this week. Council Chairman Oakes praises the street improvements and new frontages have emerged along the south side.
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Church Street
Main Street
Aiso
Oakes
McMurdo-Denny Wedding at Knox Manse Saturday
A wedding solemnized at Knox Manse Presbyterian Church on Saturday September 1 united Edith Mae Denny and Private Lloyd W. McMurdo. Rev Forbes Thomson officiated with Edith given in marriage by her father. The bride wore turquoise blue sheer with navy accessories. her sister Lectia attended in powder blue. The groom was supported by Private Paul F. Sweeney at Camp Borden. A luncheon was served for twenty guests at the home following the reception. The newlyweds departed for a motor trip amid good wishes.
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Presbyterian
Weton
Edith Mae
Evert Denny
Lloyd W. McMurdo
Walter Mc Murdo
Glen Williams
Forbes ‘Thomson
Lectia
Paul F. Sweeney
Camp Borden
Bri
Amowers
Georgetown Fall Fair Shines on Bright Saturday
Georgetown hosts a successful fall fair drawing over 2000 attendees on a clear day. Exhibits showcase children's work and around the hall, with displays of poultry, horses, and garden produce. Track events, harness races, and a baseball tournament add lively contests, though midway attractions were trimmed.
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Georgetown iFall
Corringethie al- Aftingen
Thole
Scottie Loud
Scout Mothers Plan Quilt Fundraiser This Fall
The September meeting of the Scout Mothers' Auxiliary was held at Mrs. C. Ranney's home. Mrs. H Boulton led the session which discussed making a quilt to raise funds for the coming year. After business and benediction, a social hour followed with a contest won by Mr. Ranney and a dainty lunch served by several members.
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Scout Mothers
C. Ranney
H Boulton
Mra
Barn
Agay
Cie Hosteas
Timetables for Georgetown and Guelph Lines
Daily and Saturday schedules with exceptions noted. Flyer services operate at Georgetown and Guelph with limited Sundays. Timings include morning and afternoon departures and special Sunday restrictions.
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Odaily
Georgetown
Sun
Guelph
Ginine
Ghay Coach Lines Shuts Down Between Towns
An Acton based coach line ceases operations citing unclear reasons. Service gaps affect routes to Guelph Stratford Kitchener and daily trips to nearby towns. Public notices indicate suspensions and possible future changes.
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Spa
Pain Po
Undaye
Hulidayve
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Frederick William Huggins
Notice to creditors regarding claims against the estate of Frederick William Huggins late of the Township of Eris Wellington County Farmer. Creditors must file claims by September 25, 1943, for distribution of assets. Dated at Acton Ontario September 4, 1943 by solicitor.
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Fredarick
Withiam Hugring
Eris
Wellington
Acton
Ontario
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Fergus
James Taylor
Pte
G. H. ‘Taylor
Orangeville
Mre
Jas. Higgins
Gnr
Jax. Higgins
Beardmore Co
Agnes Street
Pat Smethuret
Guelph Street
Bert Caldwell
Acton Fair
Africa
Misa Margaret McDonald
Sgt
Hector Macdonald
ST. Alban’s Guild
Sicily
Cpl. McGeachie
Wrltten
Acten Free Press
Jon
Scottadian
Niall Weiler
Oma
Doucett
Federulateel
Lovell Bros
Hone
Kish
Paultry
Ont
Symon Hardware
Mill Street
Action
TES_SMART SPATTNERNS
Biltmore
Galton
Elliott Bros
Ath
Ganger Farm
Clarke
IDR
Ihenney Uthyalelan
Murgeon
Tte
UW. A. McNiven
Iin
Hymnon iMlack
cAeton
Weskionen Uhursh
Uifhome
HR. WM
G. Soulden
ILC
Ihyslelan and Huggean Office
Moura
iLir
Huchanan
Peking
Ikbugh
Austin Mieerial Tikgeess
Coener Keederick
Acton 'Githe Wotless
Gelayhonske
C.F. Sueathlekland
IBA
Hazelalar
Asl Hullelier
Notary Uhlie Mauer
Llanes Veylstrar
Morchated
Beathes Acton Gttlee
iMthunes Wealidnanon
Langdon Warelator
Hallastor
Notary Buble
Grayary
Svynuuk
Jkor
Young,v.s
IBV -Sc
Odfiae
Brodkullle
Whane
Milton
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If.g,oakes, V.5
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Wadosbary Murgeon Office
Witd Heyktanee
Iknox Avenue Action
ECA
INAS
Willlougilby Farm Agency
Apgeney
Dn Canada Mead Office
Ram Ifewaan
Ithoie Georgelowe Bee
Lim
Tal Pam
Ghay Coach Lines
Fred
Eric Willen Huggins
Grin
Wallington
Farore
Denrserd
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