Birth notices and memorials from local column
Notices of births and obituaries list several local families. The Drew family welcomes daughter Madaline Irene born September 29 at Milton Hospital. Other items report Robert John Winher and John H Ruddick deaths in Ontario, James Allan Norton and John Barr memorials, and thanks from Mrs. W. J. Rutled for hospital kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew
Bernie Drew
Shirley Marchment
Madaline Irene
Milton Hospital
Norton
Glen Williams
Ont
James Allan Norton
Lillian Beeraman
William
Dan
Arthur
Jack
Georgetown
Nowhan
Joe
Glen Willams
Beatrice
Fred Norton
Hamilton
Kathleen
Syd Morris
Norvally
Ken Weston
Erin
Besse
Jack Puckering
Acton Fair Dates and Transit Change Highlight Local Notes
Tomorrow and Saturday mark Acton Fair dates with holiday greetings from locals. Thanksgiving Day falls a week from Monday as October 1948 ends. Acton residents report Milton Fair was excellent and trains now run Detroit to Toronto via Acton at 6 44 am. Eleda Britton sustained a left knee fracture during Acton High School Field Day and received hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton High School
Eleda Britton
Willard Britton
Kenney
Guelpa
Food subsidies and housing costs drive urban hardship
The scene at Shingwauk Farm depicts city workers struggling to buy food at current prices while housing costs rise. Farmers and landlords face controls that shrink both supply of food and homes. Planners push subsidies to ease inflation, but many will be employed short hours to subsidize and pacify the public, worsening conditions over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shingwauk Farm
Penguin Club Plans Oct Eight Dance and Election Prep
Ac-teen topic recalls last year’s parade and mayoral nominations. The Penguin Club at the YMCA invites teens to join in the Oct 8 organization dance, welcomes the new Y staffer, and asks teens to help with penguin club work Thursday at 7 pm in old clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penguin Club
Penguin Club Council
YMCA
Acton
The
Johnny Gray
Notice to Creditors and Others in Acton Estate
Notice to creditors and others claims against the estate of Robert Charles Alfred Leavens late of Acton Halton Woodworker who died about August 20 1443 are to file proofs with the undersigned on or before October 16 1918. Estate will be distributed after that date with regard only to filed claims. Dated Acton Ontario September 23 1918 Richard L Leavens Administrator by Solicitor co FL Leatherland Acton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Charles Alfred Leavens
Acton
Halton
Ontario
Estate claims asked for Frederick and Martha Cooper heirs
All persons with claims against the estate of Frederick Cooper late of Acton Halton retired farmer who died about May 29 PMS and all claims against the estate of Martha Cooper late of Acton Halton widow who died about September 16 1948 must file proof with the undersigned solicitor on or before October 16 1948 after which date the estates will be distributed having regard only to claims filed Norman Burns James Moore Executors by their solicitor Cor Leatherland Acton Ontario
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Cooper
Acton
Halton
Martha Cooper
Haiton
Solletter
Norman Burns James Moore
Cor
Leatherland
Ontario
Obituary for Miss Effie Kennedy of Edmonton
Miss Effie Kennedy of 1132197 St Edmonton Alberta died September 20. She leaves a sister Christine May and brothers Alex Kennedy and Paul Kennedy, all of Edmonton. Funeral services were held at Foster and McGarvey's Funeral Chapel at 1 45 p m Wednesday with Rev Dr W T Young officiating. Interment in Edmonton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Kennedy
St. Edmonton
Alta
Jmourn
Christine May. Kennedy
Alex. Kennedy
Paul Kennedy
Edmonton
Foster and McGarvey
St. 100 Ave
W.T. Young
Government debates housing controls as shortage persists
The Financial Post Ottawa correspondent reports that controls may stay until the housing shortage eases with a possible fall relaxation. An immediate move could be a modest precept increase to appease owners citing higher costs since 1939. No decision has been made as the issue is studied with property owners. More Indians live in B C than any other province with 25 515 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Post
Ottawa
Studg
B.C
Province
For Sale Classifieds Diverse Items Acton
A dense Acton classified page lists numerous For Sale notices including pullets a 31 Chev Coupe with rumble seat and various appliances furniture and farm equipment. Also offers jobs rentals and business ads with multiple contact phone numbers and addresses in Acton Georgetown and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chee Barr
Main Street
Lost and Found Dogs and Rewards in Milton Georgetown
Lost and found notice items list multiple dogs including a black and white spaniel named Peggy and a fox hound named Sands. Rewards offered and contact details show contact points at Milton Georgetown area with partial phone numbers and names such as Elmer Hurt in Georgetown. Second dog described as a trigg foxhound female with tan and white markings and a September 10 date appears in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Georgetown
Sands
Acton Tanners plan strong Intermediate B hockey entry
Reports indicate Acton Tanners aim for a prominent Intermediate B hockey season. The piece notes surplus nut coal and mentions preparations for the Acton Fall Fair at Acton Park with calls for community support and attendance at the fair display Friday night or Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Tanners
Notice of Claims Against the Estate of Alexander D Mann
All persons with claims against the estate of Alexander D Mann late of Acton Halton Foreman deceased 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 of record September 23 1thisS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander du Mann
Acton
Halton
Lok
Tim
Ontario
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fisher
Unita
Robert John Winher
Wlora MacPhedran
Imma
F. Billingsley
Guelph
Woneid Dickleson
Elmer
Gordon
Rouyon
Que
Ruddick
Bolton
John H. Ruddick
Stella’ Stewart
Stewart
Doreen
Keith Wallace
Fairview Cemetery
Adam
John Barr
Ethel
Bill
W. J. Rutled
Frien
Guelph General Hospital
C.N.R
Detroit
Toronto
Act
Streetsville
Brampton
Grand Valley Rockton
Teeswater
Woodbridge
P.O Ber
Charles Alfred Leavens
Richard L. Leavens
Fonthill
Solieitor
Co FL Leatherland
Farnworth Memorials
Blora
Camstary Guelpil Ony
Nigher
Lovele Bros
Schneider
Country Club
Smart
S. M
Sinclair
E. Roberts
R.R
Mra
Chas. Jones
Limehouse
Thos. E. Cutting
Mill St. Acton
Guelph St
Quebec
Nt. Lashley
Snyder Marie
Good Ag
New
James Moore
Queen
St. Acton
C. Gough
Rockwood
Singer
Esa
Gurney
C. Atlen
Edward Pallister
Wm. J. McLeod
Studebaker
Farmall
Massey
S.C.P
Skyline
Ford-Ferguson
Ferguson
Massey Harris
de Laval
Thos. E. Hewson
P. O
E. B. Grischow
Cooper's Drug Store
Collings Saw Mill
Cantons
Lloyd’s
Baxter's
H. Arthur Larris
Telephone
P.O
Keith Bardner
King and
Union Streets
C.O.D
Elwes Distributing Co
Park Ave
Montreal
Kapex Products
Station
Familex
Delormier
Peggy
Hreward
Acton Park
J. Br, MacKenzie & Son
Alexander Dmann
Jessie Robertson
CF. Lautherland
Es Optometrist
St. George’s Aq
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