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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 22, 1949

Page

8

Waldie family welcomes baby girl in Acton Ontario

Mr and Mrs Wilfred Waldie of Acton Ontario announce the arrival of a baby girl at Guelph General Hospital on September 17 1949. Also notice for Jiggins family announcing William Preteick Jiggins born September 17 1949 in Toronto General Hospital. Hannah Ramshaw mother of George of Aurora in his second year.

Jiggins Toronto General Hospital William Preteick Jiggins Acton Hannah Ramshaw George Aurora

Acton Fair Week Approaches in Local Notes

Town updates note Acton Fair planned for the coming weekend in late September and early October with reminders of Daylight Saving time and community events. Mentions include Women’s Institute display, Milton Fair attendance, and a rear renovations at the VACA center.

Storey Shaws Wedding in United Church Fort Frances

The Storey Shaw wedding took place August 24 in Knox United Church Fort Frances with Rev. G A Talton uniting Ramona Merle Shaw and Melvin Thomas Storey. The couple will reside near Acton after a reception at Burris Hall.

Storey-Shaw Fort Frances Knox United Church Ft Frances G. A. Talton Ramona Merle Harvey G Shaw Melvin Thomas Thomas A Storey Acton Mackage Gilbert Marshall Sandra McKensie Ruth Shaw Glen and Allan Shaw Mildred McTavish Fost William Burris Hall States Storey Seine Ie ‘ Eae Tey

Obituary for Roderick Ryder of Acton

Roderick Millar Ryder lived in Acton died in a work related accident. He was 31 and survived by his wife Betty Wynne and three children Madeline Brian and Roderick Glenn. He played baseball with the Intermediate team and for Force Electric Softball. Funeral in Acton with Rev R H Armstrong and pallbearers listed. Interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton.

Roderick Millar Ryder Victor B. Rumsey Jasan Roderick Ryder Acton Es Preas Force Electric Products

Kaley James Edward Dies at 75 in Hamilton

James Edward Kaley longtime Hamilton resident and Acton native dies at age 74 or 75 on Wednesday September 6. He leaves Nellie Sullivan Kaley his wife a daughter Mrs Dauphier and brothers Joseph and two sisters Mrs McMillan and Mrs Phillips. A devout St Patrick's Catholic Church member his service was held in Hamilton Friday morning and interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Bor Hamilton James Edward Kaley Michael Kaley Kaley Acton Hus Nellie Sullivan Dauphier Joseph McMillan Phillips St. Patrick's Catholic Church Holy Sepulchre

Funeral services for Emily Jane Forbes in Fergus

Emily Jane Forbes died September 1 after a long illness in Fergus. Funeral held September 14 at Victor B. Rumiley Funeral Home Acton. interment Ebengzer Cemetery. Survived by two brothers Freeman and Bentley Wilson. two sons Harold and Elden. four daughters Rena Corrigan Edith Dunn Ida Marshland and Leda Marshland. 14 grandchildren. Pallbearers and flower bearers listed.

Emily Jane Forbes Fergus Victor B. Rumiley Acton Thomas Wilson Forbes Nassagaweva Elora Mr. Forbes Nicholas Forbes Crewson's Corners Salem G. E Ashton Melville United Church Ebengzer Cemetery Toronto Edith Reg Dunn Ida D. Smith Landon Leda F. Marshland Flora Earl Rudd Reg Wilson Clarence Wilson Robert Akitt Russell Gordier Harland Wilson Graham Corrigan Ross Dunn Norman Dann Ross Wilson Gordon Akitt

Shower of Gifts for Bride and Groom at AY Social

A miscellaneous wedding shower in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Stores was held at the Blyth home on September 14. Guests enjoyed progressive euchre with high scores by Miss Elenda Brittens and Dalton Row. Former pupils of Nassaguweya School presented baskets and speeches followed by a luncheon.

Melvin Horace Blyth Elenda Brittens Dalton Archie Martin Marx Storey Risyth

Damages awarded in fatal bicycle accident case

A Supreme Court jury in Guelph awarded damages totaling 2250 dollars to Wm. C. McDougall in a suit against Wilbert McCutcheon over the December 16 incident that killed Robert McDougall, 18, when his bicycle was hit on an icy township road. The driver’s loss of control after a right turn caused the collision and sent the car across a field through a fence, ending the cyclist’s life.

Supreme Court Guelph Wm. C. McDougall Wilbert McCutcheon Bramass Township Robert McDougall McCutcheon Dhance

Multiple For Sale Notices From Acton Area Classifieds

A garbled classified page lists for sale items including a Piga pup and various household goods, a Ford tractor, land with a chicken pen, men's coats and quilts, furniture, and tools. It also notes a garden tractor, a team of work horses, plumbing supplies, and a newly decorated cottage with acreage for sale or rent near Acton, with contact details and locations such as Main Street and Victoria Avenue.

al Hien Bercheran Ats McTaggart Rockwood

Stove Repairs Spur Fuel-Saving Fireline Stove Grate

Stove Mire Pota refined with Fireline and new grate from foundry to customers. Con wives heat saves fuel and improves efficiency, according to John V Nekagaton.

Tomer Timate John V Nekagaton

Coal Prices and Warnings for Mackenzie District

The note explains a 10 percent differential between the local dollar and the US dollar affecting coal costs at the border. Anthracite price cited at 2300 per ton and range coke at 1650 per ton. It predicts price rises due to a strike in the coal industry though tuners are not on strike. The message thanks early buyers and notes bins will be filled for winter. It ends with a prompt about saving for the Fair.

Auction Sale Items at Lat 2 Con W CLeanship Farm

Public auction scheduled near Lat 2 Con W CLeanship of herding area north east of Silvercrees. Items include horses cows hay grain farm implements and equipment plus 40 acre farm rental. sale notes cash terms and removal required.

Toe AL Williamson Hepueung Silvercrees Cheentir- Stack Rhiday Sept Na Dhue

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