Obituary notices from local column reveal multiple aged deaths
DIED STATHAM At the Stanford General Hospital Priday September 20 1940 Statham beloved husband of Rey Osburn in his 65th year RAWSHAW Suddenly at his home in Hazel Mich on Sunday September 15 1940 James Wesley Raws haw beloved husband of Elisabeth Cheyne THOMPSON In loving memory of dear husband George Thompson who passed away September 29 1987 Ever remembered by HIS WIFE
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statham
Santford General Hospital
Priday
Rey Osburn
Acton Fair Brightens with Weather and Parade Prizes
Acton community enjoyed fair weather as the Million Fair attracts visitors from Acton and nearby districts. Scouts helped manage reserved seating, and prizes were awarded for decorated dolls and bicycles in the Fair Day parade. Other items note street work, a Wilbur Street sale, and wartime Scout listeners in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Burns
Helen Somerville
Elaine Hargrave
Margaret Somerville
Reggie Spires
Kenneth Adamson
Local Commerce Sold and Civic Trees Removed in 1926
From The Free Press dated September 30 1926 notice about the D C Russell grocery and dry goods business sold to Norman H Brown of Milton. Also reports removal of two mountain ash trees planted forty four years earlier in front of the Methodist Church memorial and Parsonage area. Mentions Harry McIntosh selling out and returning to England and a bequest from a deceased relative. Oliver Cook and family moving from Selkirk to spend winter locally. References to H H Brown of the Royal Bank promoted and transferred and other dated notes from Acton and Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Russell
Warren Block
Norman H. Brown
Milton
Methodist Church
Harry McIntosh
Bien Miss
England
Oliver Cook
Selkirk
Man
H. Hh, Brown
The
Royal Bank
Br. Thomas
Burlington
Obituaries of Hugh G Clark and Enoch Statham
Hugh G Clark, aged near seventy nine, prominent Greorge town cattle judge and longtime Ontario livestock figure, died Wednesday and was buried Friday. survived by widow Ann Eumbeth McKane and three daughters. Enoch Statham, sixty five, Brantford resident formerly of Acton, died Friday at Brantford General Hospital. ex CN Railway worker of forty years and Woodmen of the World member leaves two sons, a daughter, two brothers, and a sister. funeral Monday from Thorpe Brothers with Mount Hope interment.
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Hugh George Clark
Greorge
James Clark
Ontario
Brampton
Toronto
Clark
Myr. Clark
A. Benior
Kyiox Presbyterian Church
Credit Lodge, A. FP. & AM
Ann * Eumbeth McKane
A. ©. Lowe
Douglas’ L
Ross
Montreal
Ray A. Graham
Paris
Enoch Statham
Brantford General Hospital
Bor
Georgetown
Statham
Acton
Lste
Thomas Statham
Woodmen of the World
Thorpe Brothers Funeral Home
Mount Hope Cemetery
Post-Nuptial Reception for Mr and Mrs H Webster
A pleasant evening honored the newlywed couple Mr. and Mrs. Howard Webster nee Ada McDonald at the groom’s sister’s home Mrs J Ellerby. Euchre winners included Mr R Barr Keltenham Mr M Downes Guelph and Mrs Howard Webster Ariss. Guests came from Toronto Cheltenham Acton Guelph and Ariss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Webster
Ada McDonald
J. Ellerby
R. Barr
Keltenham
M. Downes
Guelph
Ariss
Ed en Mills Honors Helen Scott Before Her Wedding
A large Edgewood Park pavilion gathering of friends and neighbors celebrated Helen Scott ahead of her Saturday wedding. Rev A H Wilson led games and singing. gifts were unveiled for the bride with a travel bag present. Various local acquaintances shared greetings and remarks before a dancing conclusion and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Scott
Edgewod Park
A. H. Wilson
Helen
Jean Lowrie
W. McLean
D. MacDougall
Jim Davies
Presbyterian
C. Ramshaw
Douglas Smith
RCAF
Toronto
Margaret Smith
J. Wilson
Harold Lett
Dayton
Ohio
Charles Kingsbury
A. Kippin
Rockwood Presbyterian
Charles Head
Donalda
Harold Wilson
Hespeter
Ben Wilson
W. Buycombe
Montreal
W. Wilson
Presbyterian Church
Egg gatherer climbs, slips, and ends with eggs and injuries
A rural narrator recounts a humorous and painful day collecting eggs at Ginger Farm. After failed nests above the cutter and straw mow, a fall leaves him with an egg shaped shin swelling and purple blue ankle. He later juggles canning and pickling produce while waiting for better weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partnner
Partner
Ginger Farm
Acton Fair
Activites Begin at Acton Y M C A 1940 41 Season
The Acton Y M C A opens its 1940-41 season with regular gym classes starting Monday September 30 and an opening dance on Friday October 4. The card room gets a new floor and will remain open for adults. invitations go to 1939-40 senior members as the season begins.
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Acton
Local Health Bulletin on Friday School Immunizations
The bulletin states no current communicable diseases and outlines Friday inoculation days at the school. Parents should sign permission cards to enable immediate prevention efforts, with skin tests for partial immunizations to determine further toxoid needs.
Time Tables Canadian National Railway Going East
Daily schedule notes trains traveling east with services at Georgetown and Guelph. Times listed include morning and evening departures with variations for Sundays and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eas
Daly
Shee
Georgetown
Guelph
Gray coach timetable fragment with unclear lines
A partial timetable fragment lists various times such as 6 5 58 am 9 01 am and 2 06 pm with notes on westbound routes toward London via Kitchener and holidays. It includes abbreviations for service days and exceptions but lacks complete clarity.
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Kitchener
Londonia - Daly
Sun
Lands for tax arrears sale announced Nassagaweya 1940
Notice declares lands in Nassagaweya Township offered for sale by public auction due to unpaid taxes and costs. Affected lands must be cleared by 2:00 PM October 9 1940 with sale to occur at the Township Council Chamber if arrears remain unpaid. Treasurer James W Moffat signs the notice dated July 6 1340.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
Ontario
Paki
James W. Moffat
Nhsagaweya
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Memoriam
District
To &Th
Dominion
Reeve J. B. Chalmers
Wool Combing Corporation
Frederick Street
B G.arnold
Wilbur Street
Boulton
Beardmore Co
Acton and
Boy Scouts
the Free Press
H. A. Coxe
Hugh G. Clark
Mrs. H. Webster
Eden Mills
Iaicysy
Shane
Norton Motors
Ford Sales and Service
Ont
Local Health Bulletin
KREE
Aurora Helle Pastry
Monarch Pastry
Ize
W. T. Patterson
R.D
Maher Shoe Store
Bank of Montreal
Canada
Ane
Bank OF
Montreal Mall
Ercome
W. H. Clayton
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
Bower Avenue and Street
E. J. Nelson
WM. G. Cullen
L. M
Drs. Freed
Stevenson Campbellville
Kenneth M. Langdon
Seliciter
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman
P. W. Pearen
D.D. S
L. D
Lymon
Mill Street
B. BD. Young. V.S
Veterinary Surgeon
Brookville
F. G. Oakes
V.S
Knox Avenue
Frank Petch
Commercial Life Assurance Co
Chartes Street
Canadian National
Guelph Oun
Gray Coach
Nessagaweya
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