Acton Sailor Gives Missing-Detail Tale of Torpedoed Ship
A. B. Dron of Acton writes from Halifax about surviving a German torpedo strike 270 miles from land aboard a merchant vessel. He recounts lifeboat drills, rescue by a Dutch tanker, and a later submarine attack as Canadian gunners and Royal Navy crews held the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dins
Acton Fury Varna Deer
Atlantic
Canadian Merchant Co
Canada
Gen Oagaht
Plente
Dilla
Royal and
Canadian Navy
Silent Services
Merchant Navy
Royal Cannadian Naval Reserve
Marche
Mies
Kay
Royal Naval
Onas
Owe
Condado Page
Leaving Circle Circle Tenor Friends Bid Farewell
The Friendly Circle group met Monday evening at Mrs James Symons home for a pleasant second gathering. Misa Bennett led prayers and Miss Bennett received gifts from the Young People's Union for the bride to be. Jean Morse was thanked for her work and a remembrance gift was given as the group planned a farewell for Mrs Morse now leaving Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clete
Mra
James Symon
Fred Kentner
Misa_ Bennett
Flora Sayers
Exther ‘Taylor
Birman Wildersein
Crete
Misa Bennett
Lambert
Jean
Mk” Johar Prelingen
Boya
Young People's Union
Misa Laura
Chrele
Mra. Morse
Acton
Fender Aid
Taylor
Greenock Society Program At Bloomsbury Meeting
The Bloomsbury Literary Society hosted the Greenock society guest Clarence Witxon president of Bloomsbury sac. Gopadda Lexie Greenock president took charge as program unfolds with duets readings piano solos speeches dances and a party line contest. Lunch followed and the evening continued with dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsbury Literary Society
Greenock Literary
Clarence Witxon
Bloomsbury Sac
Gopadda Lexie
Greenock
Wilma
Helen Westy
Jean Mann
Ralph McKeown
Ewood Johnston
Pearen
Johnston
Alavura Dolinstan
Evelyn—Pearen
Doris Wilson
Margaret McPhall
Ailie Let
Margaret
Tavuri Jonnaon
Exabet Swackhammater
Red Cross Shipments From Acton District
Acton district volunteers report weekly Red Cross shipments from headquarters including eight turtleneck sweaters helmets and seamen's socks and life preservers. The ongoing knitting work by Actonane ladies demonstrates sustained support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Acton
Actonane
Music Festival for Halton Week Recap and Acts
Halton County schools join the Hatton Music Festival this week with Acton and Milton entries. Adjudicators include Vera Russell and Harvey Perrin. Contestants perform vocal solos, duets, and piano pieces with War Savings Stamp awards for top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Hatton
Milton
Rodears
Yvonne Brunnele
Barbara Vincent
Acton School
Weil
Bobby Bruce
Freddie Kentner
Acton Sehool
Betts Gibson
Acton Continuation School
Wil
John Apar
Jack Stewart
Acton Schpat
Joyce Desseteaut
Jean Charris
Tach Stewart
Bill Vincent
Acton
Alsa
Canada
How Your Dollar Fights in Canada War Effort Costs
A Canadian House of Commons discussion explains how 44 cents of every dollar will fund war goods. It outlines costs of equipment for soldiers, vehicles, and aircraft, and estimates total sums needed to equip divisions and subsidize industry, totaling hundreds of millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canteta
Toby
France
Canadas
Ottawa
Tao
Activision
Ordinery
Canada
Britain
Stich
da Britan-a
Tar Allied Services
Atut Boo
Ganda
Nigar
Seqampaney
Anata
Isoon
Tistey
Barta
Batain
Cuma Wall
Backwell and Marzo wedding in Acton this Saturday
A wedding took place at St Joseph's Church Acton as Trina Stein daughter of Mr and Mrs Marzo became the bride of Steve Backwell son of Mrs Backwell and the late Mr Backwell. Father McButt performed the ceremony with the bride given in marriage by her brother. The couple will reside in Acton after a honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Joseph’s Church
Acton
Trina Stein
Oc Marzo
Steve Baeckwell
Backwell
Mr Backwell
Oshinwa
McBritthe
Marag
Mish Mars Maren
Jack Duin
Lolern
War Commentary Weekly Bowed by Turmoil in Europe and North Africa
The column surveys tense moves across Greece and North Africa as British and imperial forces arrive in support. It notes German Italian offensives, shifting Russian German ties, Turkey wary, and diplomatic figures racing to Berlin or Moscow as fronts push toward Ukraine and the Aegean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
North Africa
Sena
Hanslats
Red Tac
Mediterranean
Phenum Maiuinee
Pacific
Russia
Mosxense Subeensae
Voustoend
Onc
Bulgaria
Ial Coutry
Gression
Yugoslavia
Alumary
Moscow
Werner von Schulenberg
Bertin
Ankara
van Papen
Berin Te Srepert
Raubbentfrap Anatters
Turkey
Danebes
Mussia
Japan
Europe
Churchills
Moascow
House of Commons
Germany
Ukraine
Shi
London
Luke
Krembnets
Yagoslavia
Anglo-Giatek
George
Conference Banquet in Toronto Honors Girls Leaders
Mrs. Albert Matthews attended the Toronto event as guests. The banquet at Carleton Chapel honored attendees from Ontario and across Canada. National glove work secretary Mina Jacobson spoke as more than a thousand listened. leaders from Quebec and the Maritimes received thanks. Acton delegates included Mrs. O. L Parker and Miss Beatrice Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Matthews
Qo Banean
Carleton Chapel
Foronta
Owhleh
Ming Jacobson
Ty Mina Jacobson
Glo
Bot Mellen
Toronto
Educition Councell
Ontario
Maa
Peles Catrick
Camp Counell
Ghiels Ty Crataing
Testi Eoouws
Au Thy
Lacobsan
Ameteadyeanpe
Mes Phapiece Vrurk Des Tele
fKoom Bo
Mr. Fisher Delivers Talk At Lorne School Meeting
Mr. Paul Pusher of Burlington spoke on agriculture policy and production distribution at Lorne School with Dralton County Federation of Agriculture president addressing changes and future steps. The program featured vocal and guitar numbers by John Dell and Walter Bainham, with music by Fisher's Orchestra and a picnic planned for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne School
Wo. Watkins
Duchoy
Sananer
Bert Davidson
Dane Pranp
John Dell
Betty Wine Weld
Walter Dainham
Paul Pusher
Burlington
Draltan County
Mr. MacaArthur
Audrey June Watkins
Fisher
Second Acton Pilot Receives Commendation and Graduation News
A fragmentary report notes Turner of Acton and Turner’s circle celebrating a graduation from a naval service training program. The incomplete text mentions praise for service to King and Country and a Commonwealth air training context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pri Turner
Aetan
Potton
Cole
Cratiag
Phan Tle
Imimerside
bin Winger
Deferner Kroop
Fred Ik
Fred ‘Turner
Actan
Commonwealth Air
Lambert Wedding Celebrated Amidst Family Pageantry
The ceremony took place Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Lambert receiving a blue frock and corsage of red tones. Attendants included Flora Sayers and others as confetti showered the couple on a brief honeying trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
Canaly
Jenn Larmbert
Digit
Ates
John Lambert Acton
Tale AG
Willing Hawes
Edpeley
Sun Jatchewan
Giffard
Olffie Hastings
Nathan
Bellastage
Lambert
Campaign praises War Services Fund drive success
The Canadian War Services Fund reports total contributions of 6 207 961 to date with an estimated 5 000 000 to come. The campaign objective was 5 500 000. Messages thank citizens, provincial treasurers, and Mayor General for support as directors praise unity and patriotic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan War Services Fund
Murdock
Koc
Canadian War Services Fund
Parry
Sears
Swe
First United War Services
Canada
Candia
Casa
Ted
Hlandrade
McRae
Press of Canada
Town Hall events and dances announced for April
Community notices list coming events from Acton including a Home Made Baking sale, a Women’s Institute Wingo, a town hall concert and an annual dance. Performances feature radio artists Af and Bob Harverne on June 20 and Ye Old Tyme Concert at the Towne Hall on Tuesday night in April. Proceeds support soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Acton
Myy
Duke of Devonshire
YMCA Players Stage Another Enjoyable Play in Acton
YMCA Players presented a three act social drama titled Adam at Acton with local cast members, veterans and many guests in attendance. The production, sponsored by the Acton Young Men's Club, featured notable performances from Charlea Stress and Monte Raote, among others, and drew praise for its unfolding plot and cast cohesion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Adam Ymca
Dave
Phos
Charlea
Pp Falta
Wagody
Lyman Winetell
Tustaund
Monte Raote
Bistelie Winehell
Just Lan
Mabel Thar Otunat
Jst Opal Na
Trace Sterelhage
Dust Derngay
Berta Me Teabb
Cnn’ Wu
Stat Tartan
Jena
Just Ng
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Herbert Dron
Navy
TLV
Dron A.B.A
G. C
SELMS
Halifax
N.S
Marel
Greenock Society
Bloomsbury
Miny
Tnt
Mandenna
Miagg
Hygeon Edel Catalan Pursy
Coa
P. Fisher
Slambert
War Services Campaign
Univer
Women’s Institute
The
Legion
Rorkewoord
Bob Harverne
Jane 20Th Swaters
Tamehouw
Britas
Sean Ae
Atton
Vaan
Foorin
Adenissian Te
Melvin
Temple
Aiton
Cedar Crest
Ceorgsetoan
AMD
Ladves
Y.M.C.A
Parta Ave
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