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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1940
Page
9
July 1940 notices report multiple weddings and births in Acton and nearby regions. Entries include Allan to Ross Allan in Toronto, Lambert to Lambert in Acton, Cornell at Guelph, Biernes Harris in Acton, McRache rn Hall in Acton, Cook Perry in Caledonia, Hotchen Cook in Toronto, and a Perth Avenue United Church ceremony. Died Ramsden at Lonsdale Ry. In Memoriam Dorothy Ruth Wilfong aged 6, with family tributes from mother father and siblings.
Acton plans Civic Holiday events as grain harvests rise and a big registration drives August 19 to 21. Volunteers urged by Clerk C F Leatherland to aid in registration at Town Hall and Y M C A.
The Department of Munitions and Supply has contracted firms in various centers nationwide to provide overhaul and repair facilities for training airplanes. After a set number of flight hours, planes and engines are dismantled, repaired, and retightened.
Relatives and friends mourn the sudden death of John Ramsden formerly of Acton at 51 Earle Street Lonsdale Rhode Island last Wednesday evening. Survived by widow and three sons J Gordon Munet Indiana William E Kenmore NY H H Bingham Acton aged parents Mr and Mrs Wright Ramsden Lonadald RI. Former Beardmore Co Belting Department manager interment Lonadale Cemetery.
George Havill died at his Agnes Street home on Tuesday evening of last week. Born in 1860 at Galt, he lived in Acton for sixty years and built a local tinsmith business. He served as School Board member, Councillor, Reeve, County Councilor and Warden of Halton, and was Acton’s first Pallbearer President. A Liberal, he and wife Ambrosena Hills marked their fifty-fourth wedding anniversary in June. Survived by widow and son Frank of West Toronto. Interred at Fairview Cemetery after services at St. Alban’s Church.
Dr. E W McHenry outlines essential nutrients for growth and health in Health. Milk provides calcium and vitamin A and combines with cheese and butter for strong bones and diet variety. Eggs, rich in protein and minerals, complete the indispensable food set for infants and families.
No man entering the Royal Canadian Air Force knows what he will become. Special qualifications may indicate pilots wireless operators or other specialists but the Force makes the decision. As recruits progress through training officers assess talents and assign the best suited job.
H V Dron writes from Acton Pree Pens Ne Dear Str. He describes a naval souvenir and explains the three branches of the Royal Canadian Navy the permanent force naval volunteers and naval reserve. He notes training duties and the hope that sailors will return home.
The text notes Icelandic and Faroese fish curing industries now require superior salt from Cheshire, England, replacing unavailable German and Dutch salt. English solar salt, produced from natural brine by modern methods, boosts export demand to British colonies and West Africa, while preserving a foothold in Indian markets.
The proposal outlines universal basic military training for all drafted men with core physical drills and small unit tactics. It envisions flexible service options, later specialization, and a focus on initiative and self reliance while preparing for potential calls to duty domestically or internationally.
The House of Commons tabled returns showing 1,080,299 men aged 18 to 29 and 1,629,984 men aged 30 to 59 in Canada based on the latest census. Figures are inclusive per the 19 censius data.
The Department of Munitions and Supply and its predecessors have let over 23 500 contracts since July 4 1940. In the last three months the average is above 4 000 contracts monthly with expenditures around 65 800 000 dollars plus 50 000 000 dollars for new plant construction and extensions.
Senator W D Euler laid the cornerstone of the National Research Council Aerodynamics Building planned as the first of six on the site this year. The facility will support aeronautical research for war and peace using the latest devices for efficient work.
Notice announces sale of lands for arrears of taxes in Nassagaweya Township for 1940. List published in Ontario Gazette July 6 1940. If taxes and cash remain unpaid by October 2 1940 at 2 pm auction will proceed October 8 1940 at Brookville Township Hall. James W Moffat treasurer signs.
The column notes many boys and girls passing swimming tests since last week's Prep Press. Named youths include Hey Spires, Al Corry, Martin McCristol, Tob Hruce, Ken Pap led, Russell, Hobby Rowles, Howard Deforest, Arthur Russell, John Marr, Johny Latawiecs. girls Irma Kentner Norma atner Kathleen Corry Elaine Ibha. It announces final week of 8-15 girls class and new 6-8 sessions next week at 3 PM for one week, urging better conduct on beach and in water.
The War Committee reported plans to mobilize about 40 000 more men for Canada’s Active Service Force. Second Division troops likely to depart soon with detachments for outposts and camp guards. If enlistment slows, non permanent militia and general mobilization training will proceed, while Canada rushes heavy equipment and uniforms to support overseas deployment.
A troubled correspondence across the sea ends with threats to the writer and the captain as the sailor refuses to return a photograph. The man borrows and bundles all pictures of the woman, then mail them back with a note claiming amnesia about her image.
Observer described as highly trained in meteorology, navigation, photography, signaling, and air analysis. He can identify unusual or suspicious activity miles away and combines pilot skills with specialized field expertise.
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