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Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), March 7, 1979, p. 11

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Tho Acton Free Press Wednesday 11 Obituaries C Landsborough Acton residents were February shocked and saddened to The well known Acton hear of the sudden death man died in his Lake of Charles Ave home at the age of Lena Mann An active member of various organizations Acto i Lena Mann has died In her February Mrs Maria St Edith Helena was well known In town for great contributions to the town itself as well as groups Born on December 1906 the daughter of Martin and Janet Buck she came to Acton from Island as a young girl She worked for Wiles Confectionery store and Drug Store In later years Mrs Mann operated the Clansmann Restaurant and the Cameo Shoppe with her son Kenneth She also opened the first claims office m Acton for Unemployment once Commission November Mrs Mann married her husband Alex in Owen Sound She lived on Arthur St for years lief ore moving to the Mario St apartments Her many hobbies in eluded baking pies quill gardening and music She enjoyed tracing the Buck family In additions to these hobbies Mrs Maun also found time to sing in the Knox Church choir something she did until her death She taught Sunday school and was treasurer of the Sunday school She is responsible for starling the Junior choir Mrs Mann was a life member of the Knox Alert Evening Auxiliary and very active In the Ladies Aid She was active in the Acton Golden Age club where was pianist and treasurer and was also a member of the Sunshine Club Left to mourn her loss in addition to all her friends are son Kenneth daughter Lynda Mrs Bob Paul Acton brothers Albert Han over Herbert Owen Sound George Midland Martin Vancouver and William Guelph one sister Mrs Marvin ham Elmvale and seven Mrs Mann was predeceased by her parents her husband and one brother and sis twins who died in In fancy Rev Chas Beaton of at the funeral at Shoe maker Funeral Home Family friends and form neighbors Art Ford A Hansen Henry Kroes Bill Mainprise and Clarence Coles were pallbearers Interment was In Fair view Cemetery Mr Landsborough was born April in Acton son of William Landsborough and Oct a via Leavens He at tended Acton public high and Acton Continuation schools On April 14 he married Marjorie in Acton and was purchasing agent at Bear dm ore The devoted Baptist was church organist treasurer and clerk of the Acton Baptist church and was also a member of the Lome Scots Reg Band Musical Society Band and the Acton Citizens Band He was Bible society president Mr Landsborough took great interest in garden Ing photography travelling and band est competitions He is survived by his wife children Robert Newmarket Helen Mrs Mac Sinclair Ottawa Ruth Mrs Gordon Park Petrolia Donna Mrs David Sarnia Joanne William Acton and Ralph one brother Edwin Guelph and 11 grandchildren Funeral service was held at Shoemaker Funeral Home with Rev Das Sydney officiating Interment was at Fair view Cemetery Pall bearers were Grant Ian Clarke Armstrong Mike and ne phews David Walton Don Livingston and Doug Peck were grandchildren Cathy Park Steven Park Gina Sinclair Chris Landsborough and Angela Syer ML Roszell A long lime resident of Acton Leone died in Women College Hospital Toronto February following a lengthy 111 She was years old Mrs was born May 16 1925 in Toronto daughter of and Ernest Ingles On Sep tember she married in ChurLhiH Ontario The couple moved to Acton 33 years ago and years ago moved into Knox Ave where she resided until her death Mrs was a devoted wife mothtrand friend All her married life she worked in indus tries in Acton Left to mourn her loss art her husband Elmer her mother I children Wayne North Vancouver British Col Gail Shelburne and John bro thers Bill Ballinafad Ken Begin a and Allan Calgary one sister Dorothy Georgetown and five grandchildren She was predeceased by her father Ernest brother Murray and daughter service was held at Shoemaker Fun Home February 24 with the Rev Chuck ton officiating Interment was at Cem Pallbearers were Car son Rac and Earl both of Georgetown and Craig Powers and Russell Powers both of Dundas and all friends and nephews Jim McDowell and Ted McDowell both of Acton EAT SALE by AIR CANADA CPAIR AMERICAN AIRLINES to a mod diminutions Limited space Forpenodof 1979 IN CANADA Winnipeg Edmonton 129 Calgary 129 Vancouver 00 St John B St Johns 10900 IN USA Los Angeles San Francisco Dallas Houston 109 Mm stay 7 days max stay 30 days Book at least days in advance Cancellation penalty of Fim Call TED TYLER TRAVEL SERVICEACTON ACTONS ONLY AIR CANADA AMERICAN AIRLINES APPOINTED AGENT Camera to focus on Erin vandalism A film documentary on vandalism is being produced by six grade 12 students at Erin District high school The five minute Super color film is a class project in a history com muni cat ion course of fcred by teacher Don Plans for the film include interviews with com leaders on causes of vandalism in the village According to one of the students involved in the film the boredom of in a small town may be one of the reasons for vandalism and the film makers plan to look at the activities offered to fill the void No public screening of the film is planned lit Acton Outers Club members again collected glass Saturday In town Money raised from monthly collections buys equipment for the club which Is based at the NkkWaRtierondSleveMargelU Leonard Miller and Julie help unload their catch at Goy Carta Ltd TRAINS WOMEN In Botswana Southern Africa the Unitarian Ser vice Committee is sup port ing the Tiro Workshop where women are trained in weaving karakul wool used for making carpets The Workshop handles trainees at a time over a 10month period headquarters is located at 56 Sparks Street Ottawa J KohanDT J Novak DT GEORGETOWN 7 beside Post Office DENTURE therapy CLINIC Phono 877 8974 or 791 2314 beauty now features Earpiercing gold or silver birthstone ST appointments not always necessary 298 Queen St Acton 8533150 Wed I Saturday March 10 The Phantom Sat f2jut Wttiu 15 Show Times Sunday to it Friday and Saturday 7pm Er 9 m To care to share to help to give to others CAMPAIGNFORFUNDS Please be generous with your contribution to the RED CROSS GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE To care to share to help to give Red Cross gets NO funds from any United Appeal campaigns so help US to help YOU in OUR own communityl No U A Others monies ere coming back here If wo go over our GOAL of for Hills we can also help with INTERNATIONAL AID this year MARCH CAMPAIGN CANVASSERS all volunteers will be calling on you RECEIVE THEM WITH A SMILE PLEASE EVENING CANVASS leave your porch light BUY A SHARE IN HUMANITY GIVE TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY WHAT DOES THE RED CROSS PROVIDE IN YOUR COMMUNITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSEMini courses will bo given to prepare Workers for a major or minor disaster also Instructor training will bo possible Anyone interested phono 877 5233 during office hours MINOR DISASTER Emergency Aid given in time of fire flooding by storm etc for 3 days g shelter clothing food bedding etc Phone 877 or 877 3 BLOOD DONOR CLINICS In Georgetown Mondays May August and Nov at the Holy Cross Auditorium from 1 30 Phone 9866 or 877 4626 for further information 4 SICKROOM beds wheelchairs commodes etc availble on loan FREE OF CHARGE for a limited time Call 3636 877 1523 or 877 SERVICES FOR SENIORSFor information phono 877 6 WATER SAFETY At the pools and swimming areas In Georgetown and Acton districts training is given by Red Cross Instructors After passing badges and cards are given Water and Ice Safety procedures are stressed through the schools and in the community Phone 5233 or 877 7721 pool 7 INDIVIDUAL EMERGENCY AIDTransportation can be provided to and from out of town clinics or specialists Phone 877 9338 or Aid food clothing shelter given when necessary Also a civilian enquiry service assists persons in locating close relatives with whom they have lost contact Phone 877 2731 or 8 RED CROSS YOUTHMeet 3rd Monday each month at Cedarvale Com munity Centre Activities and projects to help needy children Phone or 5323 FIRST Instructor Qualification Requahfication courses in Red Cross Fust Aid are conducted in Georgetown Groups requiring a Standard Course in Red Cross First Aid phone 5233 evenings For CPR instruction watch local papers Emergency Response First Aid Mini course and Youth First Aid instruction is available 1 MINOR 0973 2097 1868 or 5628 2 BLOOD DONOR CLINICSAt the Legion Hall on Tuesdays Match June 12 Sept 11 Dec For information call 1868 or LOAN OFSICKROOM SUPPLIESCall 1517 3140Pool EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND 853 1899 877 6540 or 6 INDIVIDUAL EMERGENCY or 853 2180 FIRST AIDPhone853 Speakers films and slides are available on request AM films are sound and can be shown on any 16 mm projector Phone 5233 All the above services are given to you FREE OF CHARGE by Red Cross vol who donate thousands of hours freely each year If you wish to be such a volunteer phone or in Georgetown and 1868 in Acton NORTH HALTON Red Cross HOMEMAKER SERVICEWhen ava table this service will place a trained Homemakor in a home for a period of not less than 4 hours per day There is a CHARGED FEE whether it be paid completely by the client or under the and Nurses Services Act OHIP Social and Family Services or Welfare For instance while the mother is ill at home or in the Hospital or in other emergency in case of home assistance to senior citizens or to the chronically ill Phone 878 on weekdays GIVE IN HALTON HILLS WHERE YOU AND YOURS GET THESE SERVICES HELP US HELP ESQUESING residents in the rural area will be mainly canvassed by mail If not contacted by MARCH 17th please sen I your DONATION with address for receipt to P BOX Georgetown Georgetown District Red Cross Branch for ACTON to Red Cross Bank of Nova Scotia Acton Next BLOOD DONOR CLINICS ACTON Tuesday MARCH 13 1979 GEORGETOWN Monday MAY 14 1979 Georgetown District Branch 8775233 PO Box 106 Georgetown Ont L7G4T1 Office hours are Tuesdays Thursdays from 9 12 a m and 14pm ACTON 8531868 or 8775233 Call CONTACT CENTRE 8771211 A 24hour a day 7 days a week volunteer telephone service offering caring and listening referral and information suicide prevention Telephone Contact Point for A A Al Anon Al Toon ADAPT Meals on Wheels Big Brothers Mother Self Help and Acton Community Centre Events for Georgetown Acton and Milton Speakers are available for interested groups DO NOT THROW AWAY IN AN EMERGENCY CALL RED CROSS 8775233 Acton 8531868 or after hours NORTH HALTON CONTACT CENTRE distress befriending suicide prevention information referral etc 8771211 IMPORTANT INFORMATION KEEP HANDY FOR REFERENCE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RED CROSS ITS WORKING FOR YOU I

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