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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 30, 1948

Page

17

Births and obituaries notice compilation in Acton region

Notices recall births at Milton Hospital and multiple obituaries from Acton Glen Williams Georgetown and nearby areas. Names include Madaling Irene Fisher John H Ruddick James Allan Norton John Barr and related family members with dates around September 1948 and memorial sentiments from Ethel Bull and W J Rutled.

Drew Bernie Shirley Marchment Madaling Irene Milton Hospital Norton Glen Williams Ont James Allan Norton Lillian Beeraman William Dan Arthur Jack Georgetown

Acton Fair Dates Announced With Thanksgiving Ahead

Tomorrow and Saturday mark Acton Fair dates with many friends expected to attend. Thanksgiving Day is a week away. October ends 1948 tomorrow. Hydro saving urged and travel timetable changes noted. Acton High School Field Day saw Eleda Britton fracture her left knee and receive hospital care in Guelph.

Acton High School Eleda Britton Willard Britton Kenney Guelph

Subsidies and Shortages Hit City Families and Farmers

The Serwne at Shingwauk Farm argues that food subsidies worsen inflation by boosting costs for food and housing. City workers face low hours and high prices while farmers struggle to hire help and access equipment. Planagra aims to calm the public with subsidies, yet the cycle of higher prices and constrained supply deepens.

Shingwauk Planagra

Penguin Club Seeks Teen Elections and Dance plans

The Ac-teen club outlines upcoming events including an Organization Dance on Oct 8 and nominations for mayor. It recalls last year’s parade and dance at the YMCA, notes a new Y leader, and invites teens to join, dress in old clothes for Penguin Club work, with details to follow about the Organization and Election Night Dance.

Penguin Club Penguin Club Council Pengilh Organizadiet YMCA Acton Johnny Gray

Notice to Creditors in Estate of Robert Leavens Acton Ontario

Notice to creditors and others asks all that have claims against the estate of Robert Charles Alfred Leavens late of Acton Halton County woodworker who died about August 20 1938 to file proofs with the undersigned solicitor by October 16 1918 after which date the estate will be distributed with respect to claims filed. Dated Acton Ontario September 23 1918. Richard L Leavens administrator by his solicitor C F Leatherland Acton Ontario

Robert Charles Alfred Leavens Acton Halton Ontario

Obituary for Miss Effie Kennedy of Edmonton

Miss Effie Kennedy aged a resident of Edmonton Alberta passed away on September 20. She leaves a sister Christine May and two brothers Alex Kennedy and Paul Kennedy all of Edmonton. Funeral services were held at Foster and MacGarvey s Funeral Chapel on 103 Street 100 Avenue Edmonton with Rev. Dr. W T Young officiating. Interment followed in Edmonton cemetery.

Effie Kennedy St. Edmonton Alta Christine May. Kennedy Alex. Kennedy Paul Kennedy Edmonton Foster and MacGarvey St. 100 Ave W.T. Young

Government may ease housing controls as shortage persists

The Ottawa correspondent for the Financial Post says controls may stay until housing shortage improves with a fall consideration. A modest ceiling increase is possible to appease owners citing rent ceilings up 20 percent since 1939 while general costs rose 60 percent. The government studies the issue with owners. More Indians reside in British Columbia than any other province, totaling 25,515 or one fifth of the national figure.

Financial Post Ottawa B.C Province

For Sale Classified Listings and Miscellaneous Ads

Numerous items advertised including vehicles, stoves, sewing machines, furniture, farm equipment, wood and coal, heaters, plumbing and carpentry services, and rental notices. Listings show names, addresses, and phone numbers across Acton Georgetown and nearby areas. Mixed offers from sellers such as Mrs. Chas Jones Limehouse and Edward Pallister.

Estates of Cooper heirs listed in Acton notice

All persons having claims against the Estate of 9 Frederick Cooper late of Acton Halton and Martha Cooper late of Acton Matton widow deceased are to file proof by October 16 1948. Executors Norman Burns James Moore by solicitor C F Leatherland Acton Ontario invite claims to be filed for estate distribution.

Frederick Cooper Acton Halton Martha Cooper Matton Norman Burns James Moore C.F. Leatherland Ontario

Lost and found notices for dogs in Milton Georgetown area

Lost one black and white spaniel named Peggy. Between Milton and Georgetown a foxhound answers to Sands. Trigg foxhound female missing since September with light tan coat and white breast. Elmer Hurt Georgetown contact 0812. Reward offered.

Peggy. Howard Carl SW Milton Georgetown Sands Trigg Elmer Hurt

Acton Tanners eye strong Intermediate B hockey entry

Plans are laid for the Acton Tanners to field a competitive Intermediate B hockey team this season. The note mentions extra nut coal for immediate delivery if funds are available and highlights ongoing preparations for the Acton Fall Fair at Acton Park with leadership urging community support and attendance at the fair display Friday night and Saturday.

The Acton Tanners

Estate of Alexander D Mann claims notice

All persons having claims against the estate of Alexander D Mann late of Acton Halton Foreman who died about June 19 are requested to file proof with the undersigned solicitor on or before October 16 after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to claims then filed

Alexander Mann Acton Halton Ontario

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