Reid and Moore Births and Obituaries in Acton Notices
Births and obituaries from Acton detail Fraser Donalt Reid born at Toronto General Hospital to J H W Reid and wife, Martha Moore Cooper dies at Bowery Avenue residence with funeral from Johnstone Rumsey and interment at Fairview. Jane Termes Perry dies at Arthur Street home with funeral at 2:30 p.m. and Fairview Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Toronto General Hospital
J. HW. Reid
Acton
Fraser Donalt
Fairview Cemetery
In Memoriam Cripps and Cripps Memorials
In loving memory of Edwin Cripps who died September 6 19 16. Also Aggie and Elwood (Babe) recall the husband a father who died July 5 1936. Many lines express sorrow and memories of a family left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Se Cripps
Edwin Cripps
Allen
Yather
Alson
Aggie
Elwood
Acton Fair Dates and School Renovation Updates
The notices announce Acton Fair on October 1 and 2 with prize lists from the Secretary on Saturday. It notes warm summers ahead and questions about a future swimming pool. Acton swimming pool remains short of its objective while planning charges. Austen Fair is on the 24th and 8th with plaster work underway at Acton High School by Messrs Jones and Van Gils to be ready for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton High School
Meesrs
Jones
van Gils
Horn use on roads urged by safety officials
Officials compare horn overuse to crying wolf. They urge drivers to honk only to avoid danger and to drive with courtesy. The message emphasizes that horns are warning signals and should aid safety, not annoyance.
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Vwolf
Wolf
Department of Highways Safety
Daffynitions Political Satire Card
A witty collection of political definitions lampoons a politician and his allies. It mocks committees that waste time and taxation as plucking a goose for feathers with minimal squawking.
Soper Re union Held At Brookville Last Saturday
Brookville Hall hosted the Soper family reunion with nearly 100 attendees from Dundalk Cedarville Rockwood Cartes Detroit Georgetown Milton Acton Hamilton Dundas Shelburne Campbellville and Kilbride. An afternoon of fellowship included a supper prepared by Miss Arlee Woods and teen volunteers, followed by games, dancing, and a meeting electing officers for next year.
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Brookville
Nassagawoya
Aoclan
Dundalk
Cedarville
Rockwood
Cartse
Detroit
Georgetown
Milton
Acton
Hamilton
Dundas
Shelburne
Campbellville
Kilbride
Paheretis
Arlee Woods
Martin & Soper
Jas. Martin
Chas. Martin
Edgar Wowden
John Stroble
Albert Stephenson
H—J
Medy
Reuben Smith
Harry Woods
Denter
Stroble
Dick Martin
Wm. Martin and
Jerry
Barbara Soper
Don Hill
Christine Smith
Everton Visitors Share Weekend at Local Homes
Mr and Mrs Alf Couling and others visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Irvin Hamilton. Mrs Harvey Jestin and Betty Ann joined the Jeston family in Brampton and Toronto visits while Barbara Benham of Guelph spent the weekend with her parents. Mary Robertson of Cleveland stayed a few days with her brother Will Robertson in Guelph. Mr and Mrs Robert Patten of Guelph visited the Robertson household as did Mr and Mrs Albert Alton and son. Fred Baptie and Alvin Millend families hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs WII Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf. Couling
Will
Robertson
Guelph Round
Wii Smith
Fred Baptle
Alvin Millend
Brampton
Harvey Jestin
Betty lAnn
Spence
Toronto
Oiling Work Modernizes Main Street and City Services
The Municipal Oiling and Spraying Co of Toronto applies new road material on upper Main Street improving appearance. Bell Telephone Co crews erect new poles and blast to required depth. Mr and Mrs Wilfred Hauser and son Gerald return from Shuble Beach. St John’s Church holds 11 o’clock Holy Communion with Rev W G Luxton. next Sunday service at 2 30 p.m. Cyril Knight’s father dies in Toronto from heart attack. friends offer sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Oiling and Spraying Co
Toronto
Upper Main Street
Bell Telephone Co
Wilfred Hauser
Gerald
Shuble Beach
St. John’s Church
W. G. Luxton
Cyril Knight
Useful Word Teacher Comment Sparks Reflection on Knowledge
A dialogue contrasts a teacher and a student as the pupil questions the term etc. The exchange highlights the idea that using etc signals broader, but unspecified, knowledge. The vignette comments on rhetorical shortcuts and humility in communication.
Post Office Drives Safety Campaign for Telegraph Delivery
The United Kingdom Post Office issued safety posters for display to drivers and officers on telegraph delivery. With a fleet of 25 000 motor vehicles covering about 240 000 miles annually, it backs the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents safe driving competition. In 1946, 28 187 drivers entered and 17 420 received awards.
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United Kingdom
Post Office
Britain
Royal Society For the Prevention of
CBC to Broadcast Address From the C W N A Convention
John Fisher of CBC Staff will be guest speaker at the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Convention in Niagara Falls on September 22. CBC will record his address for broadcast the next day over the Trans-Canada network on September 23 from 8 to 8 30 p m EDT.
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John Fisher
CBC
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Niagara Falls
Fisher
Snake Skin Overspans Window Display In Buenos Aires Loot
The 12 foot boa constrictor skin on view in the Free Press window draws crowds. Brought from Buenos Aires Argentina by Mrs RoR Sirra sister in law of Dr and Mrs Geo Sirra the skin is too long to unroll in two windows. The piece prompts talk of universal military training and a selective draft with estimates contrasting costs and manpower.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Ror. Sirra
Geo. Sirra
FOR SALE AND WANTED ITEMS LISTING
A long list offers dry soft wood slabs for delivery or pickup and a variety of vehicles farm equipment and home appliances for sale including 1947 De Luxe Dodge, 1941 Ford De Luxe Coach, 1847 Mercury, 1919 Rover Sedan, tractors and implements from Farmall Massey Harris International and Ford Ferguson, plus household gear and a steel filing cabinet. A police notice requests witnesses to a Main Street incident on a Saturday night. Ek E Harrop Chief of Police.
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Mercury
Rover
S.C.P
Farmall
Massey
Waterloo
Skyline
De-Laval
de’ Laval
Ford-Ferguson
Ferguson
Massey Harris
Dodge
Fargo
Thos E. Hewson
Georgetown
Minion
Ek. E. Harrop
Acton Fair Nears as Weather Brightens Park Pavilion Invites
Mackenzie and Son promote Acton Fair with hopeful weather. They note limited stock of combination dodks in 24 by 68 and VION8 10 with glass and screen, bowling alley reopened after fresh decorations. Two dances remain to support YMCA activities.
Clearing Auction Sale on Farm Nass ipuweya
Mrs. F E SHAMBLEAU sells by public auction at her farm Lot 14 Con 4 Nass ipuweya on Friday September 17 at 1 PM. Cattle, poultry, York sows and hogs, implements, hooks, bridles, furniture and household items offered with cash payment and no reserve as possession is immediate. Auctioneers Hindley and Eliott. clerk L McMillan.
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FE. F. Shambleau
Con
Nassipuweya
Brookville
Fiuiday
Guernsey
YORK
McClary
Quebec
Hindley and
Eliott
L. McMillan
Erin
Milton
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Cooksville
London
New Hamburg
Lindsay
Orangeville
Aberfoyle
Arthur
Waterdown
Markham
Bolton
Streetsville
Grand Valley
Rockton
Teeswater
Woodbridge
Daffynitions
Soper
Everton
Alfred
Little Alfred
Farnworth Memorials
Elora Rd
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Post Office Drivers’ Safety Campaign
CEC. A. Carr
Havege Optical
Douglas St. Guelph, Ont
Lovell Bros
Canady
Financial Post
United States
Gordon
Chesterlaine
Gordon Mackay Chesterlaine
R. M. Bell
Optometrist
Ekn
Korrent
Bo McLean
Bower Avenue
Coleman
Susacs
New Hampshire
Stan Rob Inton
Isagawaya
Finlay
Maxon
Ford Coach
Sana
Renal
George Riddall
Mason Blvd
FO Sale
Collie
Pups Star Sale
David Staddon
6Th Line
Erin ‘Township
Norge
Phang
G. Hargrave
Yonge St
Singer
Wilbur St
Bower Ave
J. H. Boulton
Beatty
J. J. Boultan
Wilebur Street
Floh. Allan
Mervin Hillard
Ballinafad
Phone George
Town
Perry
Glenwilliams
L. Starkman
Station Hotel
U Street
Lloyd Masales
Church St
P.O
Cooper's
Baxter's Drug Store
Oqollings
Milie
Arthur Harris
Rockwood Gbrid
Thomas Mckerr
Ontario
Hazel ‘Tarzwell C.o
J. Vickery
Yonpe St
John V Savage
Delorimier
Montreal
Mackenzie News
Acton Fair
Pavion
J.B. MacKenzie & Son
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