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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1943
Page
2
Neighbors report Lieut Doug Wasaell reassigned to Brandon Manitoba amid war mobilization. A thaw and storms damaged the lakefront while Oakville Golf Club trims expenses and reduces membership. Red Cross drive gains momentum with a final tally of 15000 dollars in contributions.
Mr Wes Nelson of Toronto spent Sunday with his brother Mr homax Nelson. Mrs J Reed spent the week end with Mr Reed and friends at Orton. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hall of Guelph on the gift of a son. Mr and Mrs Thomas Fines and Miss Dons moved to a new home at Capringe. Mr Lorne Koedler is stationed at Galt for training. Mr Wm Cox has rented Mr George Hardy s farm.
Limehouse reports lively student engagement with a fund raising afghan raffle and a forthcoming school party for war work. The nutrition class met for its fifth session at Mrs Norries, discussing leftovers. Luncheon prizes were awarded at a WW1 euchre game hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Scott. The Presbyterian Girl Lookout Club met at Mrs. Benton. Visitors included Mr Yeates of London and several locals shared Sundays with Mrs. Mummery at her cottage.
A Georgetown resident, Mrs. George Ford, died of a heart attack on Thursday March Ath at her son's Wakefield home. Her passing surprised friends and family after years in Georgetown, and she will be greatly missed. The same issue notes a crowded Gregory Theatre Legion Concert and a Boy Scout leadership meeting hosted by Mrs. J D Licata with Acton’s George Maxon speaking, while Lions Club sponsors engage in supporting the program.
Militon Spr G W Gilbey moves from Petawawa Camp to St Louis Barracks Quebec City for drafting courses. Norman Clarke is fined 50 dollars in Bolton police court for keeping a common gaming house and admitting slot machine postension. Thomas Ford returns home after five weeks in Galt Hospital. Private Billy Gould, recently joined the RCAF in Toronto, convalesces at Chorley Park after scarlet fever. Red Cross campaign receipts trickle in due to poor country roads. over half objective reached and volunteers urged to submit reports promptly.
In Rev Brooks absence, Mr Rannles of Acton led Sunday services at St John’s Church. Heavy rain Tuesday raised water levels but receded by Wednesday. A Rockwood Horticultural Society spring meeting at Town Hall attracted many, with Mrs Albert Board presiding and multiple performances. Family misfortunes include Miss John Henderson’s ankle fracture and Mrs John Cole’s hip injury.
A local social and obituary note batch mentions Mr and Mrs Robert Beatty returning home after wintering with their daughter in Kingston. It notes Mr Caceor from Valera Oklahoma visiting, and a burial service for Lothe Turner in Guelph held March 2. It also mentions McKinnon of Regina Saskatchewan and a hospital stay after a stroke.
A Burlington report notes a Liberal party resolution calling for a committee to study industrial allocations and monthly worker counts. Mayor Blair announced changes to support canned work for Harmiston munition plants, with a drive showing progress toward a 610000 goal, approaching 86000.
A wartime guidance piece from the Department of Agriculture urges Canadian households to start victory gardens. George Rush notes home plots provide fresh produce, supplement limited commercial farming, and bolster vitamins for workers and soldiers.
Fresh rations of typhoid vaccine are sent to overseas detachments of the Canadian Army from Connaught Laboratories Toronto. Inoculations last about three years, requiring a second dose for those who received a "hot" in 1939. Shipments travel by Canadian National Express then RAF to Britain in hermetically sealed cases weighing 1840 pounds, kept at 35 to 40 degrees.
Fragmented OCR recalls a dated mid 19th century diary style entry. It mentions Good Friday and Good Thursday, references to Canada, Abanton, Qa tala, and a misread concrete event. It notes a school opening on Monday and a fire damage event on a first floor. Names appear garbled and uncertain.
The Royal Canadian Dragoons along with Lord Strathcona’s Horse and Fort Garry Horse Cavalry attacked German positions near Moreau Wood during the 1918 Amiens offensive. Heavy fighting followed as they breached trench lines and routed enemy positions, with Lieut. G. M. Flowerdew earning the Victoria Cross and Lieut. F. M. W. Harvey continuing command after losses. Flowerdew died of wounds. Harvey, VC awardee earlier, now commands Military District No. 13 in Calgary.
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