Acton Loses Two Soldiers in World War II
Local families grieve as Gov Franklin W Near and Pte George Horace Taylor are reported killed in action. Near, 25, dispatched rider, served in Italy after training in Gulph Kingston and Petawawa. Taylor, 21, served in Germany after 19 months overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnr
Franklin W. Near
Pte
George Taylor
Acton
Ada Near
James Taylor
Franklin Woodrow' Near
Holland
Gulph
Kingston
Petawawa
Italy
William H
Fort Erie
Marione A
Detroit
Franklin
Bearimore & Co
Boy Hurt When Chain Falls From Rack
Roy Hutt ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Gordon Hutt of Matin Street suffered injuries to his right side and chest when a large chain fell from a rack. He received first aid from Dr Kenney and was taken to the General Hospital in Guelph for examination and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hutt
Gordon Hutt
Matin Street
Kenney
General Hospital
Guelph
McDonald Crawford Wedding at Georgetown Manse
A quiet Presbyterian wedding in Georgetown united Crawford of Pow Watson and Alex McDonald of Acton on Saturday April 1. Rev C C Cochrane officiated. Attendants Evelyn Edwards and Joe McDonald joined the couple for a reception at the groom’s mother's home with gifts exchanged and a formal supper. The couple left amid confetti for Mount Forest and Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald-Crawford
Manse
Georgetown
Presbyterian
Garnet Kay
Russell
Wm. McDonald Jy
Doris Welter
Long Braner
Amit
Mount Forest
Durham
Trav Elling
He Gave His Life in Germany Battle
Pre. Geo. Taylor, youngest son of Mr James Taylor of Acton, was killed in action while fighting in Germany. Two of his brothers also served. two were wounded and one was evacuated home.
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Pre
Geo. Taylor
James Taylor
Acton
Germany
Cnr
Franklin W. Near
Ada Near
Halton Presbytery Meeting Names Officials and Plans Crusade
Halton Presbytery met in Milton on Tuesday electing Rev F S Dowling Burlington as new Chairman. The executive includes Rev N J Truax Cartiale as Secretary Rev RC Todd Georgetown as Treasurer Rev DD A Facey Bronte as Past Chairman Rev J Ib Moore Milton as Pastoral Relations Convener and Prof Graham of Burlington. Rev Dr J R Mutchmer Toronto spoke on A Crusade for Christ to be launched under Moderator Dr J H Arnu. A special committee was formed to promote it in the presbytery. Rev A L Sanderson Waterdown moved to Dentonia Park Church and vacancies remain at Waterdown and Hornby. Knox Presbyterian Church earned thanks for supplying a Sunday School Room. The Burlington Presbytery will meet next in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Dowling
Burlington
Halton V Presbytery
Milton
N. J. Truax
Cartiale
RC. Todd
Georgetown
DD. A. Facey
Bronte
J. Ib. Moore
Graham
E J. Caldwell
Acton
F Sandersan
Oakville
A. l L. Sanderson
Waterdown
Dentonia Park Church
Toronto East Presbytery
Hornby
J. O. Totten
United Church
Knox Presbyterian Church
Fulton Presbytery
War Service League Plans Gifts for Overseas Brides
Action and Vicinity War Service League organizes a bridal shower for returning soldiers wives in The new Canadian homes. Convenor Mrs Maddox leads a committee with a set gift list including linens and towels. Financial report shows receipts of $467.86 and disbursements of $1,088.96 with extra funds from Bell Telephone Co and Victory Club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton and Vicinity
War Service League
Maddox
Bell Telephone Co
Victory Club
League
Acton Women‘s Institute
Bannockburn Institute
Beardmore -Foreman's Association
Dublin Women’s Institute
Anlvage
Bride of Month Honored by a Shower of Gifts
A gathering at Miss Dorothy Footitt’s home honored Miss Gwenm Hill, bride to be, with a charitable shower. Hosts offered a dainty spright meal, songs and a social hour, and guests presented many useful gifts amid warm appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Footitt
Gwenm-Hill
Hil
Eighth Victory Loan Starts Amid War Bond Drive
The Eighth Victory Loan launches Monday with a townwide appeal led by F L Wright, George Muselle and Murray Clarke in Acton district. Officials urge early bond purchases to reach the $235,000 target and sustain the war effort as Germany nears defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.L. Wright
Geo. Muselle
Murray Clarke
Acton
District
Germany
Artun
Canner
V-Day
Victory Loan Buyers Offer Home Access Through Nomination
Victory Loan campaigns propose giving a new brick home to a general service member or honoured veteran as a campaign feature in Halton and Wentworth counties. Donors will select recipients by card drawings conducted by June 2 1945, with nominations due May 14 1945 and cards obtainable via local Victory Loan offices in Acton or by mail.
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Eigth
Alton
Wentworth
Huainesumen and Industriatlats
Canis Witte
Allied Armed Forces
General Service
Victory Loan Headquarters
Acton 5
Addrena
Victory Loan
Acton
Bannockburn Women’s Institute Elects Officers for 1945-46
The Bannockburn Women’s Institute held its annual meeting on a Monday in April at Mrs H Johnston's Georgetown home. New officers were elected for 1945-46 including President Mrs N McEachern and Vice President Mrs S Morrison. other posts filled for the year, with reports heard and thanks given to Mrs Johnston for hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Women's Institute
Wismonday
Mra H. Johnston
Georgetown
Fece
Xaiateen
D. A. Russell
Mra
N. McEachern
S. Morrison
W. J. McDonald
S. Russell
D. Morrison
S Lindsay
D. Russell
M. Coles
J. Brooks
C Coles
Wm. . McDonald
D. Runsell
Jolley
C. Coles
Assit
Mra S. Morrizon
S. Morrizon
A. Kerr
Iecorness
Acton and
Vicinpis
Edna Runsell
Mra. A. Brooks
Mixa M. Young
S. Swackhamer
E. Evana
H. Johnston
W. Russell
B. Fax
iMre. Jolley
R. Kerr
Mra. Mac
Dominion Hotel Sold to J Royston in Acton
The Dominion Hotel on Main Street was sold this week by Harry Holmes to J Royston of Bothwell. Royston takes possession in May and will operate the Dominion House, one of Acton’s oldest hotels. The building, modernized years ago, housed Ryder Mowat Glove during prohibition and later passed to Holmes’ father H S Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Hotel
Main Street
Harry Holmes
J. Royston
Bothwell
Dominion House
Acton
Ryder_& Mowat Glove Company
H. S. Holmes
Holmes
Woman's Missionary Society Led Evening Service in United Church
The Woman's Missionary Society conducted the evening service at the United Church last Sunday in the pastor's absence. Mrs. E. J. Caldwell, president, spoke on the home influence of religion and on the San Francisco conference assisted by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
United Church
A. W. Fosbury
E. J. Caldwell
San Francisco
R. L. Johnson
E. T. Thetford
Aww Fosbury
Ivan Chalmers
Fire damages Peel Gazette plant in Brampton business block
Brampton police investigated a Sunday evening fire that began in a rear fire shop and gutted the Masonic Hall and an adjacent apartment. The Peel Gazette plant suffered heavy water and smoke damage and may not resume operations in the current premises. Minor fires were later reported at Savage's Implement warehouse and Era Publishing Co. plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Peel Gazette
Brampton
Cedt! Boyle
Masonic Hall
Oie Adams
Gazette
Savage's
Era Publishing Co
Loose Gravel Triggers Truck Overturn on Wintry Milton Road
A Burns Packing Co. truck overturned Monday afternoon on a Milton road slick with loose gravel. The driver, shaken but unhurt save for scratches, said the spill was his first in more than two decades of driving. A tow truck from Acton relefted the vehicle.
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Milton Tas
Burns Packing Co
Acton
Hillsburg Soldiers Wounded Overseas
Mrs Isabel Bessey of Hillsburg reports her son Everet is in a hospital overseas with burns and a wound. Mr and Mrs Stanley Hall learn their son Gordon was wounded. extent unknown. Billy Macdonald also in hospital with an injured hand. All three served with the 100th LAA Battery from Guelph. Col Ro Jo Nodwell nearby in another hospital avoids long separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Bessey
Hillsburg
Everet
Tcapital
Stanley Hall
Gordon
Billy Macdonald
Col
Ro Jo Nodwell
100Th Laa. Battery
Guelph
Local dog fancier shines at London and Windsor shows
At the London Canine and Breed Show Fair Glen Kennels English Lettera owned by FLL excelled with Cinderella of Fair Glen winning open female and Beet of Winners. Champion Rummey of Fair Glen captured Beat of Breed at Windsor and later Reserve Winner in the Sporting Group. Large entries with setters and 40+ breeds featured.
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London
Fair Glen
FLL
Cinderella
Rummey
Windsor
Sundday
Actlerma
Bennie Guest Speaker at Knox Y W A Meeting
Mrs H L Bennie of Elmira spoke at the Thanksgiving meeting of Knox Y W A last Thursday evening on WMS in Action and in Duty. Mrs F Terry presided and other members contributed vocals and solos, with a life-membership certificate awarded to Mrs O Hara and closing prayer by Mrs Matthews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Bennie
Elmira
Knox Y, W. A
Bennie
W. M.S
F. Terry
Wilds
Otterbein
Somerville
Price
O'Hara
Aplésden
Bowen
Thomson
Tne Fanita
Mra
Murselle
Mra. O'Hara
Matthews
Stanley Hall Unanimous Choice for Progressive Conservative Nomination
About 400 people at Militon Town Hall on April A nominated Stanley Hall for the Halton provincial riding in the June 4 election. Duncan McCallum opened the meeting. Grace Hallett seconded Hall’s nomination. Hall defended Drew Government policies and education funding, promising to continue strong legislation if re elected. Federal candidate A S Nicholson praised Hall and introduced Peter Tulley, with Nicholson citing talks with National Leader Draken. The meeting closed with the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Haleton
Duncan McCallum
Stanley Hall
Min Grace Hallet
Oak
Ate
J. E. Fieck
Georgetown
Hal
Hall
Drew
Alan
Limeelf
A. S Nicholson
Halton
Ile
Peter Tulley
Nurlington
Wnta
Nicholson
Draken
Former Prisoner Now Back in Allied Hands
The Allied advance in Germany sent word to Mr. Angus McDonald and family on Tuesday that Pte. Norman McDonald a prisoner of war is now officially reported safe in Allied hands on April 12. He had been a prisoner for several months and had written home that he was well and receiving Red Cross parcels. He has served overseas with the Canadians for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Angus McDonald
Norman McDonald
Rafe
McDonald
Red Cross
Pioneer M D Celebrates 85 Years In Medicine In The Pas
Dr Arthur Rose marked his 85th year as a medical doctor, a pioneer physician who arrived in The Pas 43 years ago when it was part of the North West Territories.
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PAS
Man
Arthur Rose
Northeal Territories
Community events and dances announced in local churches
Readable fragments show a tea, bake sale, bazaar at United Church on Saturday and an Old Time Dance at Brookville Hall on April 30. A Legion Dance in Acton Town Hall on April 28 features Harvey Fisher Orchestra with admission, plus a Euchre and Dance to support a memorial at Cannockburn School on April 27. Tickets 2 cents. prizes include quilts and draws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gung Ho C.g.lt. Group
United
Brookville Hall
Natgagaweye Women's Institute
Alex
Legion
Acton-Town Hall
Harvey Fishers
Hal F
Cannockburn
Woodalde’ Victory
Carls
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George Horace Taylor
Thorn
James
Mra Taylor
Acton Pub
Moat Boys
Furs Puasa
Tada
Anaconda Brass Co
Toronto
Taylor
Ward
Halton Presbytery
Tome
Bannockburn Women’s Institute
Flower
Mra. Joley
Edna Russell
Mrs Johnston
W. M
Pioneer M.D
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