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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 03, 1941
Page
5
A stream of visitors and residents from Toronto Galt Hamilton Niagara Falls and Sault Ste Marie filled recent social pages. Notable engagements birthdays and travel included Mary Charlotte Wilson and Christian Frank announcing an early April wedding plans.
Mr and Mrs Robt McEnery express deep appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown by friends and neighbors through the loss of their home by fire. These many deeds will be greatly remembered.
War with Germany has been noted by experts who warn the deathwatch beetle continues to burrow into ancient structures. They urge readers to take action to stem the invasion and protect historic roofs from further damage.
A detailed account of the Reed Jackson wedding at Melville Church Fergus. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Bishop with Miareh Vath as bride and Alan Jackson as groom. Attendants, reception, and travel plans to Hamilton and Fort Erie are described with names and locations from Fergus Guelph Arthur and Toronto.
Roland Youn, Hugh S te bert, Nancy Reilly star in novelties including Dog In The Orchard Move About Nostradamus Califor nas Thoroughbreds and My Pop My Pop highlighting a lively community stage.
In wartime Canada the War Appropriations Bill opens a farm policy clash as opposition moves a non confidence amendment. The Prime Minister’s recap of Canada’s war effort highlights armed forces numbers, fleet and air contributions, coastal defenses, and large-scale industrial mobilization.
Notice to creditors and others of the Estate of Annie Sangster of Acton Halton widow who died around March 7 1941 requires sending particulars and proofs of claim to solicitor Co Leatherland Acton Ontario before April 12 1941 for distribution of assets per section 51 chapter 165 RS O 1927 dated March 20 1941.
The Acton area forms a new club under the Y’s Men's Club aegis, with Ken Blow as president and Gord Beattie as secretary. Members plan two meetings monthly, coaching in public speaking, vocational guidance, and various sports, aiming to foster fellowship and youth development in the community. The club’s Brampton visit and Ferguan outcome are noted, plus field on Miss Mary Chalmers’ move to Toronto.
Erin inspector WR TE Wallace initiated a formal fight to Erin Continuation School last Friday. F. J. Anthony Inis is named CoP. R. agent at Kleinburg, succeeding Alex Houston who retired to Brampton. Anthony previously served twenty three years in Erin, moved to Tallington four months ago. About one hundred neighbors and friends of Mr and Mrs Bruce McKinnon of Conlugaby attended their farewell at home on Wednesday March 12 to depart for Gueloh, presenting a purse and address.
Lt Gen Claude Auchinleck, who arrived in India 25 years ago and served in Norway and Southern England during the current war, has been appointed commander in chief in India.
Ballinafad friends gathered Thursday night to express sympathy to Mr and Mrs Robert Menery after a fire destroyed their home. Church and community members signed a sympathy card and offered support for recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Police set staggered opening hours for cinemas amid raids. The domes and theatres may begin operations at 3.0 pm, with schedules adapting to enforcement actions and safety assessments.
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