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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 19, 1935

Page

7

Deaths of John W Bilton and Catherine McGowan

Sudden death of John W. Bilton at home lot 32 second concession Esquesing Township on Sept 15 1935 aged 48 49 beloved husband of Ysabella Cooper. Also Catherine McGowan widow of Patrick Francis McBride died at 63 West Avenue North Hamilton on Sept 15 1935 mother of Rev. Father Leo McBride Acton and Frank McBride Perth Avenue Toronto.

Bilton Esquesing Township John W. Bilton Ysabella Cooper

Acton District Weather, Elections and Local Events

Rains helped farmers prepare fall fields while Acton escaped a severe electrical storm. Thanksgiving and elections remain on Toursday, and the arena drew a new attendance and receipts record. Local notices mention political shifts, a church meeting, and the sale of Emory Avenue house to Rev Caldwell with welcomes planned for new residents.

Acton and District Emory Avenue Mr. Moore H Caldwell KR. J. Kerry

Boy Scouts Run Rest Tent At Fair Attracts Crowd

Report notes Scouts provided a rest tent for tired visitors and a coupon prize at Johnstone Rumiley’s store. The piece also mentions a C C P candidate Shaw Helth holding an open air meeting and weather disruptions affecting attendance. It cites large tourism figures for July 1945 and June 1935 comparisons.

Boy Scouts Shaw Helth

Tragic Deaths Mark Hamilton and Acton Obituaries

An obituary note covers the sudden death of John Bilton on Sunday due to ill health and a melancholy incident on his farm, with funeral details in Acton. It then reports the death of Mrs Katharine McGowan in Hamilton on Sept 5, noting her Irish origins, Catholic ties, and survivors, with a large funeral at St Patrick's Church and a grand memorial service. An additional line mentions the Holy Name parade participants from Acton and Georgetown visiting the deceased’s home for prayers.

John Bilton Mr. Bilton Robert George Acton Catherine Wm. Beavers Robert. Jolly Fort Wiliam Hamilton Ontario Katharine McGowan Patrick Francis McBride Altar Society Catholic Women's League Doctor Snetsride St.Atichael Cathedral Toronto J. L. McBrian John Prank J. L. Alpaych Brantford Mary Raymond P. Gaffney J. McAleese Akron Ohio Archie McGowan Danby Ireland West Avenue Nari St Patrick's Church G. L. Cassidy J. L McBride Mondynor G. L. Cassidy Sher G. Ryan JT. McNaily D. D Liberia Doctor J. Ryan Weather McMahon S. J J. O'Reilly Guelph Idloney N. Sullivan Elora Monahan B. Harris Caledonia F. McNuch Freesten T. Clancy Ayton D. Curtis Drayton Smith Galt Frank Filgiano P. L.o'brien V. Shea P. Campbell Bodentstel St. Patrick Holy Sepulchre Cemetary J.L. McBride J. McDowell P. Maloney T McMahon Afonahan Sr J Pr. Smith Lardy George White Michael Allan P. J. McGowan John McGowan S. Cooney O. VanPel F. Gaffney John McCausland Magh Georgetown

Two Old Friends Meet After Five Years

A fragmentary exchange shows two bachelors reuniting after years. One asks if the other has chosen a wife or still lives the bachelor life, prompting a hesitant reply about commitment and personal choices.

Tom

Acton Fair Scores A Big Success In Horticultural Display

Acton Fair showcases Flora and quilts with plentiful prize listings. Winners include Mrs D F Williamson and Mrs J Savage in Verbenas and zinnias, plus numerous display and basket arrangements credited to local families. A note credits ad reach boosting The Fur Payas paper.

D. F. Williamson J. Savage George Cook Av. Savage D- F. Williamson RH. P. Watson

School Fees of County Pupils

County Educational Committee debates paying fees for Peel and Halton pupils at Oakville during the last school year. Council seeks authorization from the Municipal Board to cover these charges, arguing necessity amid intercounty funding tensions and administrative delays.

Pee Council Toronto Oak Ville Currie Irving Halton Harris Keard Carrad Miried Ball

Farewell to Rev G R Easter at Baptist Church

A farewell gathering honors Rev and Mrs Easter hosted by the Baptist congregation Monday evening. Rev G Mase chaired. readings and a sermon on community welfare followed. Speakers cited Western Canada conditions and dominion-wide support, with praise for the couple’s service and plans for future unity.

Baptist Church Waster Everning G Mase Tae Thaening G. BR Rawtey Una Chide Charles Charles Laettialtattute Dleyat Aga Coetiat Vitara

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