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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 01, 1943

Page

3

Fragmented wartime note with names and hospital scene

An OCR fragment lists a cast of persons including Sir and Sire, M. HI, and Lady figures, with mentions of a hospital and treating injuries. The text weaves names such as Willem Munn, Sade Hoighta Reedewand, Betty Menymen, and Ed. LL. Bennie among others, indicating a social or ceremonial context with references to a Sunday morning incident and transfer to a hospital.

End Metin Buns Sdis Caaretiy Immens Willem Munn Sade Hoighta Reedewand

Obituary notice for Hitty Lowlas of Sue Ballinafad

Mr and Mrs tuberd Warne announce the death of their daughter Hitty Lowlas of Sue Ballinafad. Peder Bindle of Woodslaw, son of Mr Prank and the late Maw Binnie of Eardney Sinketchenn attended the ceremony at Ballinafad Waited Church.

Mra Tuberd Warne Wolstt Hitt Lowlas Lo Sue Peder Bindle Woodslaw Prank Maw Binnie Eardney Sinketchenn Muamalape de la Tate Metter Mart Agri Ballinafad

Mica Rush Opens In Canadian North Woods

Before the war Canada barely produced mica. A discovery near Eau Claire Quebec sparked a mica rush as Justin Pondy and companions mined a ten foot hole yielding about 13000 in value. Ponds Mica Mines Limited grew from claims around Purdy's Property with Muscovite prized for electrical and heat insulation. Mattawa serves as grading and shipping hub for Eau Claire deposits, a key source for Canada and the United States.

Canada India Justin Pondy Eau Claire Qatania Iit Dorems Purdy Ponds Mica Mines Limited United States Mattawa North Bay Royal Ontario

Woman Land Army recruit asks to train as milker

A Land Girl at a British training centre asked to start training on a calf. Lady Denman, head of the Women’s Land Army, notes the recruit’s eager response and humor in the exchange.

London Lady Denman Women's Land Army Britain

Notice to Creditors for the Alleged Siches Wench

The letter to creditors appears from Ge The Sletter of the ieee MesnGen, beter af Achem and GivGierd ioceeet a the Aliege Siches Wench. The notice cites claims and deadlines pending against the estate and requests timely filing of proof of debts.

Ieee MesnGen GivGierd

Beaus Predicted Berlin Reach by British Planes

The Winnipeg Free Press questions why British aircraft could reach Berlin in daylight, challenging claims of a dominant German air force and questioning the authority of Lindbergh as the source.

Berlin Europe United States Lindbergh Winnipeg Free Press

New NFU President Named Captain J Templeton of Wales

Capt J Templeton of Radyr Cardiff Wales is elected president of the National Farmers Union in Britain. His wife will manage the 200 acre farm in his absence.

London National Farmers’ Union Britain Capt. J. Templeton Radyr Cardiff Wales

Auction Notice for Omnes and Associated Goods

Auction sale announces items including tiles and paraphernalia with multiple bidders titled OM and Binder. Details reference prices and procedure but are incomplete due to garbled text.

Massive Farm Auction Includes Cattle Implements and Household Goods

A large rural sale lists cattle including Angus and Hereford, various cows and calves, horses, poultry, crops, and a wide array of farming implements. Names like Richard Bryan and R. No. 3 Acton appear among clerks. sale details reference Pierce County area and general auction items.

Bond Tie of Wales Oxford Plymouth Waryshire Durham Dunny Hake Masey-Hans Massey-Harris Peter Tato Massey-Harsia Chatham Viking Sepaerator

Retired railwayman 84 keeps hammer and anvil in hobby shop

Tor Tibbetts, 84, formerly a Canad ian Railways blacksmith at the roundhouse, maintains a backyard workshop. He recently completed a 700 pound pet of bobsleds for lumbering operations and still visits the roundhouse to stay in touch with the smithy.

Tor Tibbetts Canadian Railways Roundhouse Mr. Tibbetts Round House Ouch

London youths taller now than five years ago

London post office workers surveyed 14 year olds for employment show boys average height up by one inch since 1838 and girls by a half inch indicating growth over the period.

London

Youth Keepers Manage Lions at London Zoo in Wartime Effort

Sixteen year old Leonard Yaxley oversees sixteen lions and sixteen hons and tigers at the London Zoo. He is among twelve boy keepers aged fourteen to eighteen now employed to release men for war tasks.

London C. P.b Leonard Yaxley London Zoo

Bermuda bans sale of canned vegetables to boost local supply

SMUDA CONSERVATION in Hamilton Bermuda says a ban is imposed on the sale of canned vegetables to encourage consumption of locally produced supplies.

Hamilton Bermuda

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